johnventions
@johnventions.bsky.social
Chicago software dev.
Electronics. Theme parks. Muppets.
Just got here 🙃
Electronics. Theme parks. Muppets.
Just got here 🙃
Jumped over to your discord to ask more and not flood bsky but it looks like you didn't post it there
What are you using for the UI? A JS canvas api like pixi or phaser? Or something more interesting
What are you using for the UI? A JS canvas api like pixi or phaser? Or something more interesting
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Jumped over to your discord to ask more and not flood bsky but it looks like you didn't post it there
What are you using for the UI? A JS canvas api like pixi or phaser? Or something more interesting
What are you using for the UI? A JS canvas api like pixi or phaser? Or something more interesting
And --- congrats on the launch!
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
And --- congrats on the launch!
Looks awesome, I might try it with my coworkers later this week. Very cool to see something off-beat like this be created by Sony
The mobile website has a few usability issues, is it targeted specifically for desktop / do the games work on mobile?
The mobile website has a few usability issues, is it targeted specifically for desktop / do the games work on mobile?
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Looks awesome, I might try it with my coworkers later this week. Very cool to see something off-beat like this be created by Sony
The mobile website has a few usability issues, is it targeted specifically for desktop / do the games work on mobile?
The mobile website has a few usability issues, is it targeted specifically for desktop / do the games work on mobile?
Yes! Pixelated banners and posters are peak technology. All we need are that and geocities websites
October 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Yes! Pixelated banners and posters are peak technology. All we need are that and geocities websites
I've never been but now I really want to check it out next time I'm downtown. I was in Chicago for 13 years... but moved to the northshore suburbs in '22
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I've never been but now I really want to check it out next time I'm downtown. I was in Chicago for 13 years... but moved to the northshore suburbs in '22
I'm happy to hear that! I hope you keep working on the game and finish it
October 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I'm happy to hear that! I hope you keep working on the game and finish it
But overall, I think it was really cute and a great way to share these personal stories about your family.
I have two daughters, so I can see how building something like this would be a really fun thing to share with them and bond over
I have two daughters, so I can see how building something like this would be a really fun thing to share with them and bond over
October 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
But overall, I think it was really cute and a great way to share these personal stories about your family.
I have two daughters, so I can see how building something like this would be a really fun thing to share with them and bond over
I have two daughters, so I can see how building something like this would be a really fun thing to share with them and bond over
I embarrassingly got stuck on the first stage for a long time not realizing that the bus schedule was clickable. It might be nice to have some items shine or light up after a while if people don't get it
October 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I embarrassingly got stuck on the first stage for a long time not realizing that the bus schedule was clickable. It might be nice to have some items shine or light up after a while if people don't get it
I finally got a chance to try this last night and I really enjoyed it. I have not finished it yet, I just finished the statue and bench stage, which was a fun puzzle
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I finally got a chance to try this last night and I really enjoyed it. I have not finished it yet, I just finished the statue and bench stage, which was a fun puzzle
Alright I'm going for it - thanks for creating these!
October 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Alright I'm going for it - thanks for creating these!
Oh! @carolmertz.itch.io is in this GDC video too!
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Oh! @carolmertz.itch.io is in this GDC video too!
I was just thinking about this the other day -- excited to see it's back!
I'm going to watch the GDC talk tonight, do you have any other development related articles online?
I'm going to watch the GDC talk tonight, do you have any other development related articles online?
October 17, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I was just thinking about this the other day -- excited to see it's back!
I'm going to watch the GDC talk tonight, do you have any other development related articles online?
I'm going to watch the GDC talk tonight, do you have any other development related articles online?
This is ridiculous and I love that it exists
September 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This is ridiculous and I love that it exists
Great piece of history! Are these shirts part of your collection?
September 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Great piece of history! Are these shirts part of your collection?
You have such a unique and animated style
August 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
You have such a unique and animated style
I love that this exists
August 3, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I love that this exists
Wait do we know who the tiniest door is for now?
July 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Wait do we know who the tiniest door is for now?
This is what lights look like at night for people with astigmatism -- which is either fun or annoying depending on the scenario
July 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This is what lights look like at night for people with astigmatism -- which is either fun or annoying depending on the scenario
Your work is very inspiring, thanks for sharing
July 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Your work is very inspiring, thanks for sharing
I really enjoyed reading through this! I don't see myself ever doing it *but* the spec was fun to learn about and the Rust code was new and interesting to me. Thanks for sharing
June 27, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I really enjoyed reading through this! I don't see myself ever doing it *but* the spec was fun to learn about and the Rust code was new and interesting to me. Thanks for sharing
Really love the art - I could see myself playing this with my kids
June 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Really love the art - I could see myself playing this with my kids
Can you share it here or somewhere similar for the rest of us to enjoy? ☺️
June 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Can you share it here or somewhere similar for the rest of us to enjoy? ☺️