Karl Schmidt
@karlschmidt.net
Tech Leader, author at DebugBetter, former cofounder of Gasket Games, former Relic Entertainment, DeNA, Mobify engineering leader
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I'm so excited for the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller and Steam Frame announcements. Here is the original Steam Machine and first edition of the Steam Controller, still on my office desk all these years later.
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I'm so excited for the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller and Steam Frame announcements. Here is the original Steam Machine and first edition of the Steam Controller, still on my office desk all these years later.
Hesitant to share this (since I don't offer hands-on dev anymore), but I built "minesweeper in space" in about a day and a half last week (Brackeys Game Jam 2025.2). Play it in your browser: kschmidt.itch.io/asteroid-miner
September 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Hesitant to share this (since I don't offer hands-on dev anymore), but I built "minesweeper in space" in about a day and a half last week (Brackeys Game Jam 2025.2). Play it in your browser: kschmidt.itch.io/asteroid-miner
I think I like FPS games
August 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I think I like FPS games
It's #siggraph2025 in Vancouver this week! I picked up my pass on the weekend, celebrated my wedding anniversary yesterday (16 years! ❤️), and am ready to learn from and connect with folks at the conference this week! 🎉
August 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It's #siggraph2025 in Vancouver this week! I picked up my pass on the weekend, celebrated my wedding anniversary yesterday (16 years! ❤️), and am ready to learn from and connect with folks at the conference this week! 🎉
This weather is so Vancouver 😂 welcome #websummit #websummitvancouver
May 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This weather is so Vancouver 😂 welcome #websummit #websummitvancouver
Made new business cards for the first time in a long time. Excited for #WebSummit in Vancouver this week! 🎉
May 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Made new business cards for the first time in a long time. Excited for #WebSummit in Vancouver this week! 🎉
In 2 weeks I’m hosting my first tech meetup, and I’m looking for sponsors! It is the Rands Leadership Slack 10 year anniversary, and I volunteered to organize the Vancouver event. Check out the vancouver channel to RSVP!
May 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
In 2 weeks I’m hosting my first tech meetup, and I’m looking for sponsors! It is the Rands Leadership Slack 10 year anniversary, and I volunteered to organize the Vancouver event. Check out the vancouver channel to RSVP!
On painting and achieving your dreams
This past weekend my wife debuted her latest painting collection: she painted her dreams. In January she had a profound dream about space, and immediately journaled and sketched what she could recall.
This past weekend my wife debuted her latest painting collection: she painted her dreams. In January she had a profound dream about space, and immediately journaled and sketched what she could recall.
April 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
On painting and achieving your dreams
This past weekend my wife debuted her latest painting collection: she painted her dreams. In January she had a profound dream about space, and immediately journaled and sketched what she could recall.
This past weekend my wife debuted her latest painting collection: she painted her dreams. In January she had a profound dream about space, and immediately journaled and sketched what she could recall.
Opening night complete! My role for the last 2 days and the next three is “Exhibitor Assistant”. Yesterday was a whirlwind of meeting the other amazing exhibitors, speaking with media, and even bumping into old friends.
Today the doors open at 1PM! 🎨 #AV2025 #ArtVancouver
Today the doors open at 1PM! 🎨 #AV2025 #ArtVancouver
April 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Opening night complete! My role for the last 2 days and the next three is “Exhibitor Assistant”. Yesterday was a whirlwind of meeting the other amazing exhibitors, speaking with media, and even bumping into old friends.
Today the doors open at 1PM! 🎨 #AV2025 #ArtVancouver
Today the doors open at 1PM! 🎨 #AV2025 #ArtVancouver
This is the week! In the same venue where I've attended SIGGRAPH and AWS events, my talented wife is part of the Art Vancouver exhibition at Canada Place! 🎉 #AV2025
April 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This is the week! In the same venue where I've attended SIGGRAPH and AWS events, my talented wife is part of the Art Vancouver exhibition at Canada Place! 🎉 #AV2025
Planning out the week, month and quarter using several notebooks. With all the “virtual” work, it feels good to use paper and pen.
April 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Planning out the week, month and quarter using several notebooks. With all the “virtual” work, it feels good to use paper and pen.
My March Video Challenge is over! I learned a lot, and there are more videos to come. Did one stand out so far?
April 1, 2025 at 3:57 AM
My March Video Challenge is over! I learned a lot, and there are more videos to come. Did one stand out so far?
E-commerce and video games - what do they have in common?
March 30, 2025 at 4:47 AM
E-commerce and video games - what do they have in common?
Co-op students are great team additions. I started my game industry career as a co-op, and have since built co-op programs at multiple companies with great results. Check out my website for articles with best practices and advice for hiring co-op students.
March 28, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Co-op students are great team additions. I started my game industry career as a co-op, and have since built co-op programs at multiple companies with great results. Check out my website for articles with best practices and advice for hiring co-op students.
Are you working on a game with a team? What is the first tool you open when start your day? Please share your answer!
March 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Are you working on a game with a team? What is the first tool you open when start your day? Please share your answer!
I’m almost through my month challenge of video recording. It certainly has been challenging! I share my reflections and lessons so far.
March 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I’m almost through my month challenge of video recording. It certainly has been challenging! I share my reflections and lessons so far.
This is another one of our bunnies, meet Sophie. She is a lop.
March 11, 2025 at 5:07 AM
This is another one of our bunnies, meet Sophie. She is a lop.
I almost forgot to record yesterday, so did a quick video last night. Habits take time to form!
March 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I almost forgot to record yesterday, so did a quick video last night. Habits take time to form!
Lately I've wanted to start using video to share my knowledge, and promote myself. But I'm finding it really hard! So this month I'm recording a video a day. I'm kicking off with this one.
March 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Lately I've wanted to start using video to share my knowledge, and promote myself. But I'm finding it really hard! So this month I'm recording a video a day. I'm kicking off with this one.
I attended my first Vancouver Tech Journal event last night. The panel was great and very informative. The conversation I had were even better!
Thanks to the VTJ team for organizing, and I look forward to continuing the conversations!
Thanks to the VTJ team for organizing, and I look forward to continuing the conversations!
February 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I attended my first Vancouver Tech Journal event last night. The panel was great and very informative. The conversation I had were even better!
Thanks to the VTJ team for organizing, and I look forward to continuing the conversations!
Thanks to the VTJ team for organizing, and I look forward to continuing the conversations!
Game technology is growing in other industries. Check out this list from Epic Games. They recently announced a partnership with Qualcomm to bring UE5 to car HMIs (Rivian also has UE in theirs).
February 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Game technology is growing in other industries. Check out this list from Epic Games. They recently announced a partnership with Qualcomm to bring UE5 to car HMIs (Rivian also has UE in theirs).
It feels like a good time for this reminder.
February 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It feels like a good time for this reminder.
DICE just finished. If you know someone at WB Games, I want to help get The Matrix: The Path of Neo remastered. There are zero Matrix games on Steam and Switch. I love the IP. I may not be the best poet nor know kung fu, but I have the skills and network to get this game on new platforms.
😎
😎
February 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
DICE just finished. If you know someone at WB Games, I want to help get The Matrix: The Path of Neo remastered. There are zero Matrix games on Steam and Switch. I love the IP. I may not be the best poet nor know kung fu, but I have the skills and network to get this game on new platforms.
😎
😎