Matt "Game Dad" Dyet
@matt.dadof.games
Writer, Producer, Games Lecturer, Man of Many Hats. Working with EverySecond Studio on Omi Oh My AI, author of Great Games Need Great Leaders. He/They. Dad only in title.
Find me at https://linktr.ee/gamedadmatt
Find me at https://linktr.ee/gamedadmatt
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Seeing a looooot of takes and:
- if you can move on from Unity you should. Just cus they've proven themselves iffy and closed source limits your options.
- Unreal is fine if you like it. It has source. Worst case you branch off.
- Don't bare metal your own tech. Start with Godot. Saves ya time.
- if you can move on from Unity you should. Just cus they've proven themselves iffy and closed source limits your options.
- Unreal is fine if you like it. It has source. Worst case you branch off.
- Don't bare metal your own tech. Start with Godot. Saves ya time.
One of the biggest questions in 2024 was if developers should move on from Unity and other proprietary engines, and if so, how?
At GDC 2024, developer Rez Graham made a case for building your own engine, outlining the available tools, as well as some pitfalls #GDBestof2024
At GDC 2024, developer Rez Graham made a case for building your own engine, outlining the available tools, as well as some pitfalls #GDBestof2024
Why (and how) you should leave Unity and Unreal to make your own engine
Longtime developer Rez Graham shares the advantages (and disadvantages) of building your own tech for indie game development.
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 28, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Seeing a looooot of takes and:
- if you can move on from Unity you should. Just cus they've proven themselves iffy and closed source limits your options.
- Unreal is fine if you like it. It has source. Worst case you branch off.
- Don't bare metal your own tech. Start with Godot. Saves ya time.
- if you can move on from Unity you should. Just cus they've proven themselves iffy and closed source limits your options.
- Unreal is fine if you like it. It has source. Worst case you branch off.
- Don't bare metal your own tech. Start with Godot. Saves ya time.
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new article. it's about what cozy and wholesome games are, why shitty people like them, and why I really liked I Was A Teenage Exocolonist.
docseuss.medium.com/i-was-a-teen...
docseuss.medium.com/i-was-a-teen...
i was a teenage exocolonist (and so can you)
I’ve realized that I’m much better at discussing broad ranging theory than individual games, just because it’s easier to find ten games…
docseuss.medium.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:23 AM
new article. it's about what cozy and wholesome games are, why shitty people like them, and why I really liked I Was A Teenage Exocolonist.
docseuss.medium.com/i-was-a-teen...
docseuss.medium.com/i-was-a-teen...
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David Zaslav, like so many other execs in creative industries and beyond, can’t imagine that something can be thriving and essential if it’s not growing exponentially forever.
HBO has declined to renew “Sesame Street” for new episodes. The series that’s been teaching generations of little kids since 1969 now has no studio.
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December 15, 2024 at 8:55 PM
David Zaslav, like so many other execs in creative industries and beyond, can’t imagine that something can be thriving and essential if it’s not growing exponentially forever.
This coming year I want to start research for my next book on games development. I had thoughts about looking into games specific project management process, worker cooperatives structures, why games fail, or the past few years of industry layoffs.
What do you see being the most beneficial?
What do you see being the most beneficial?
December 14, 2024 at 8:16 AM
This coming year I want to start research for my next book on games development. I had thoughts about looking into games specific project management process, worker cooperatives structures, why games fail, or the past few years of industry layoffs.
What do you see being the most beneficial?
What do you see being the most beneficial?
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My manifesto is "Things aren't as bad as they seem, despite the fact that people aren't as good as they seem."
My manifesto just says "NEVER LET THE PARTY DIE!"
December 11, 2024 at 4:12 AM
My manifesto is "Things aren't as bad as they seem, despite the fact that people aren't as good as they seem."
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Opinion: Google's latest AI innovation offers a putrid vision of game development
Opinion: Google's latest AI innovation offers a putrid vision of game development
Another supposedly life-changing AI model, another exasperated plea from a weary video game journalist.
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 6, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Opinion: Google's latest AI innovation offers a putrid vision of game development
The most satisfying part of teaching has to be hearing from past students seeking advice, asking for references, or even just reaching out to say hello. Really makes you realize that you had a positive enough impact that well after they graduated they still think of you when they need support.
December 6, 2024 at 12:47 AM
The most satisfying part of teaching has to be hearing from past students seeking advice, asking for references, or even just reaching out to say hello. Really makes you realize that you had a positive enough impact that well after they graduated they still think of you when they need support.
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I'm so happy to share that Citizen Sleeper 2 releases Jan 31st 2025!🚀
Play our dice-driven RPG on PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Gamepass in less than 2 months!
Wishlist now to be notified the moment the game goes live 💫
Play our dice-driven RPG on PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Gamepass in less than 2 months!
Wishlist now to be notified the moment the game goes live 💫
December 5, 2024 at 8:24 PM
I'm so happy to share that Citizen Sleeper 2 releases Jan 31st 2025!🚀
Play our dice-driven RPG on PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Gamepass in less than 2 months!
Wishlist now to be notified the moment the game goes live 💫
Play our dice-driven RPG on PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Gamepass in less than 2 months!
Wishlist now to be notified the moment the game goes live 💫
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Announcing:
🦆 A Waddleful Life 🐤🐤🐤
A sweet little game where you play as a duck raising ducklings.
Wishlist now on Steam!
#indiegame
🦆 A Waddleful Life 🐤🐤🐤
A sweet little game where you play as a duck raising ducklings.
Wishlist now on Steam!
#indiegame
September 24, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Announcing:
🦆 A Waddleful Life 🐤🐤🐤
A sweet little game where you play as a duck raising ducklings.
Wishlist now on Steam!
#indiegame
🦆 A Waddleful Life 🐤🐤🐤
A sweet little game where you play as a duck raising ducklings.
Wishlist now on Steam!
#indiegame
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December 3, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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I'm not trying to be super dour tonight, but these jobs are not coming back anytime soon. We're years and years away from a major rebound. Plan accordingly. Hold out hope, don't give up, but no shame in work outside the industry to stay afloat. Whatever your rainy day plan is, it's fucking pouring.
2024 currently has more known games industry layoffs than 2023+2022 combined.
2024 is roughly 600 layoffs away from doubling 2023. There is still plenty of business days left in the month.
I can't emphasize enough how extreme these last few years have been.
So far.
2024 is roughly 600 layoffs away from doubling 2023. There is still plenty of business days left in the month.
I can't emphasize enough how extreme these last few years have been.
So far.
December 4, 2024 at 1:32 AM
I'm not trying to be super dour tonight, but these jobs are not coming back anytime soon. We're years and years away from a major rebound. Plan accordingly. Hold out hope, don't give up, but no shame in work outside the industry to stay afloat. Whatever your rainy day plan is, it's fucking pouring.
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I love Outer Wilds fans, because where other fandoms can backseat the hell out of you when you stream their favourite games, for Outer Wilds fans every day is shut the fuck up Friday, they'll all watch you fuck about and let you find out.
12. Outer Wilds
Yes, it's really that good. No, I will not elaborate.
store.steampowered.com/app/753640/O...
Yes, it's really that good. No, I will not elaborate.
store.steampowered.com/app/753640/O...
Save 40% on Outer Wilds on Steam
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless t...
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December 2, 2024 at 2:12 AM
I love Outer Wilds fans, because where other fandoms can backseat the hell out of you when you stream their favourite games, for Outer Wilds fans every day is shut the fuck up Friday, they'll all watch you fuck about and let you find out.
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This is where I'm plotting my downfall
December 2, 2024 at 4:14 AM
This is where I'm plotting my downfall
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My single greatest hope for this massive wave of studio closures is that
maybe
please I am begging you
do not make the mission statement of your next studio "to make really good games for diverse every persons"
Pick something! Aim for anything! Have an identity other than We Will Take Your Money
maybe
please I am begging you
do not make the mission statement of your next studio "to make really good games for diverse every persons"
Pick something! Aim for anything! Have an identity other than We Will Take Your Money
November 27, 2024 at 12:17 AM
My single greatest hope for this massive wave of studio closures is that
maybe
please I am begging you
do not make the mission statement of your next studio "to make really good games for diverse every persons"
Pick something! Aim for anything! Have an identity other than We Will Take Your Money
maybe
please I am begging you
do not make the mission statement of your next studio "to make really good games for diverse every persons"
Pick something! Aim for anything! Have an identity other than We Will Take Your Money
Tom Cardy's "Red Flags" is a retelling of Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" for a modern society that has not only normalised but glorified the act of eating ass. In this essay I will
November 26, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Tom Cardy's "Red Flags" is a retelling of Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" for a modern society that has not only normalised but glorified the act of eating ass. In this essay I will
Master and Main are outdated default branch names.
November 22, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Master and Main are outdated default branch names.
The work that inspired Great Games Need Great Leaders really came out of my Masters, where I interviewed leaders from the games industry to get a better picture of what good, sustainable leadership looks like. And despite our present circumstances, it gives me hope for the future of our industry.
November 22, 2024 at 12:57 AM
The work that inspired Great Games Need Great Leaders really came out of my Masters, where I interviewed leaders from the games industry to get a better picture of what good, sustainable leadership looks like. And despite our present circumstances, it gives me hope for the future of our industry.
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series where i sit down with people who made games i don't like and we talk about the decisions that made them. the idea would be that with a respectful dialogue, we might learn interesting things about each others' processes. maybe we'll change our minds as we reconsider things. or we kill each oth
November 21, 2024 at 8:22 AM
series where i sit down with people who made games i don't like and we talk about the decisions that made them. the idea would be that with a respectful dialogue, we might learn interesting things about each others' processes. maybe we'll change our minds as we reconsider things. or we kill each oth
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Its worth noting that coverage of games industry layoffs has slowed significantly - This is definitely NOT because layoffs have slowed!
It seems more likely that its due to the layoffs have extended to those covering industry news.
Its so hard to keep this up to date lately.
It seems more likely that its due to the layoffs have extended to those covering industry news.
Its so hard to keep this up to date lately.
November 20, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Its worth noting that coverage of games industry layoffs has slowed significantly - This is definitely NOT because layoffs have slowed!
It seems more likely that its due to the layoffs have extended to those covering industry news.
Its so hard to keep this up to date lately.
It seems more likely that its due to the layoffs have extended to those covering industry news.
Its so hard to keep this up to date lately.
Possibly my favourite chapter to write of Great Games Need Great Leaders was about Culture, told through the lens of Valve's flat studio structure and wheeled desks that are specifically noted in their employee handbook.
November 17, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Possibly my favourite chapter to write of Great Games Need Great Leaders was about Culture, told through the lens of Valve's flat studio structure and wheeled desks that are specifically noted in their employee handbook.
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Let me show my hand as a narrative designer:
It's all narrative all the time whether you intend it to be or not. Mechanics are not just abstract tools, they mean and imply things too
It's all narrative all the time whether you intend it to be or not. Mechanics are not just abstract tools, they mean and imply things too
November 14, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Let me show my hand as a narrative designer:
It's all narrative all the time whether you intend it to be or not. Mechanics are not just abstract tools, they mean and imply things too
It's all narrative all the time whether you intend it to be or not. Mechanics are not just abstract tools, they mean and imply things too
The biggest selling point I've heard for going and getting my PhD is being able to call myself Dr Game Dad.
November 14, 2024 at 7:42 AM
The biggest selling point I've heard for going and getting my PhD is being able to call myself Dr Game Dad.
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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive