Neil King
@neiltking.com
All views are my own... unless they are someone else's. Programmer, author, gamer. Posts may be work related or personal.
(None of my content may be used to train AI without written permission)
(None of my content may be used to train AI without written permission)
I still buy my daughter an advent calendar every year, even though she's grown up now ("You're never too old..."). This year she has surprised me by giving me this one - an awesome electronics projects advent calendar! Love it. ⚡👍
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I still buy my daughter an advent calendar every year, even though she's grown up now ("You're never too old..."). This year she has surprised me by giving me this one - an awesome electronics projects advent calendar! Love it. ⚡👍
To celebrate my book's anniversary, get 25% OFF "Make Independent Computer Games" at Amazon (US & UK) for a very limited time! Perfect Xmas gift for anyone interested in #videogames or being an #indiedev.
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
To celebrate my book's anniversary, get 25% OFF "Make Independent Computer Games" at Amazon (US & UK) for a very limited time! Perfect Xmas gift for anyone interested in #videogames or being an #indiedev.
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
This is great to see... The University of Staffordshire won "Best Educational Institution" at this year's #TIGAawards tonight. An excellent institution for #GameDev.
My game "Cogalot" was a finalist in the TIGA Games Industry Awards last year:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
My game "Cogalot" was a finalist in the TIGA Games Industry Awards last year:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This is great to see... The University of Staffordshire won "Best Educational Institution" at this year's #TIGAawards tonight. An excellent institution for #GameDev.
My game "Cogalot" was a finalist in the TIGA Games Industry Awards last year:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
My game "Cogalot" was a finalist in the TIGA Games Industry Awards last year:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
It's sad but pretty much all websites are subject to attacks - mostly automated opportunists rather than targetted. Good hosts monitor these to spot persistent troublemakers. I do. I recently contacted an ISP to inform them of a user doing this & got a good but worrying reply😂.
@joetidy.bsky.social
@joetidy.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It's sad but pretty much all websites are subject to attacks - mostly automated opportunists rather than targetted. Good hosts monitor these to spot persistent troublemakers. I do. I recently contacted an ISP to inform them of a user doing this & got a good but worrying reply😂.
@joetidy.bsky.social
@joetidy.bsky.social
I don't normally eat breakfast, but as a treat I bought a bag of this... mocha chocolate/coffee flavoured granola. It's amazing! So good I even posted about it on social media 🙄. I don't think it contains ground-up barista, but you never know.
August 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I don't normally eat breakfast, but as a treat I bought a bag of this... mocha chocolate/coffee flavoured granola. It's amazing! So good I even posted about it on social media 🙄. I don't think it contains ground-up barista, but you never know.
Just found out that England's #Euro2025 #Lionesses incredible goalkeeper Hannah Hampton went to my old school! Not only was she crucial in our win against Spain, but was named player of the match for the final. Fantastic #football
July 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Just found out that England's #Euro2025 #Lionesses incredible goalkeeper Hannah Hampton went to my old school! Not only was she crucial in our win against Spain, but was named player of the match for the final. Fantastic #football
NEW chapter in my fully animated #Udemy course "Computer and Video Game Theory" for the #indiegamedev, all about "Pathfinding". Essential for modern games, especially for NPCs. Learn about a simplified algorithm to avoid obstacles & navigate play areas. #gamedevelopment
www.udemy.com/course/compu...
www.udemy.com/course/compu...
July 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
NEW chapter in my fully animated #Udemy course "Computer and Video Game Theory" for the #indiegamedev, all about "Pathfinding". Essential for modern games, especially for NPCs. Learn about a simplified algorithm to avoid obstacles & navigate play areas. #gamedevelopment
www.udemy.com/course/compu...
www.udemy.com/course/compu...
A collection of #paranormal apps, two of which reached No.1 in the App Store! Used and loved by professional investigators and hobbyists alike. Serious about #ghosts or use the apps for fun, try them now:
www.worldbydesign.com/paranormal/
www.worldbydesign.com/paranormal/
June 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A collection of #paranormal apps, two of which reached No.1 in the App Store! Used and loved by professional investigators and hobbyists alike. Serious about #ghosts or use the apps for fun, try them now:
www.worldbydesign.com/paranormal/
www.worldbydesign.com/paranormal/
To anyone who struggled to purchase any of my apps on #GooglePlay recently, everything should be working again now.
Sadly, Google changed a payment rule, introduced a broken validation system & had me create a new developer account to fix it. All good now though! 🤞🏻
www.worldbydesign.com
Sadly, Google changed a payment rule, introduced a broken validation system & had me create a new developer account to fix it. All good now though! 🤞🏻
www.worldbydesign.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
To anyone who struggled to purchase any of my apps on #GooglePlay recently, everything should be working again now.
Sadly, Google changed a payment rule, introduced a broken validation system & had me create a new developer account to fix it. All good now though! 🤞🏻
www.worldbydesign.com
Sadly, Google changed a payment rule, introduced a broken validation system & had me create a new developer account to fix it. All good now though! 🤞🏻
www.worldbydesign.com
It's easy for #students & staff to report #safeguarding concerns any time, anywhere, using #Safeguarding24. All reports (including evidence) go directly to the safeguarding officer/team in your organisation. Safe, secure and fast.
See www.safeguarding24.com
#school #college #dutyofcare #onlinesafety
See www.safeguarding24.com
#school #college #dutyofcare #onlinesafety
April 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It's easy for #students & staff to report #safeguarding concerns any time, anywhere, using #Safeguarding24. All reports (including evidence) go directly to the safeguarding officer/team in your organisation. Safe, secure and fast.
See www.safeguarding24.com
#school #college #dutyofcare #onlinesafety
See www.safeguarding24.com
#school #college #dutyofcare #onlinesafety
#Safeplace24 isn't just for sharing your location in an emergency. Use it to meet up, remember where you parked the car, go back to somewhere you love, etc. FREE app requires no internet connection, no login & no personal info.
safeplace24.com
#LocationSharing #FindMe #Geolocation #EmergencyServices
safeplace24.com
#LocationSharing #FindMe #Geolocation #EmergencyServices
March 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#Safeplace24 isn't just for sharing your location in an emergency. Use it to meet up, remember where you parked the car, go back to somewhere you love, etc. FREE app requires no internet connection, no login & no personal info.
safeplace24.com
#LocationSharing #FindMe #Geolocation #EmergencyServices
safeplace24.com
#LocationSharing #FindMe #Geolocation #EmergencyServices
Is my retro-style racing game #DinkyRacing officially a #retrogame now it has been 10 years since launch? Includes:
🏎️FREE version (6 tracks).
🏎️FULL version (24 tracks).
🏎️Simple controls, easy to play.
🏎️No adverts.
🏎️Apple & Android.
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dinky-ra...
@retroblast.bsky.social
🏎️FREE version (6 tracks).
🏎️FULL version (24 tracks).
🏎️Simple controls, easy to play.
🏎️No adverts.
🏎️Apple & Android.
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dinky-ra...
@retroblast.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Is my retro-style racing game #DinkyRacing officially a #retrogame now it has been 10 years since launch? Includes:
🏎️FREE version (6 tracks).
🏎️FULL version (24 tracks).
🏎️Simple controls, easy to play.
🏎️No adverts.
🏎️Apple & Android.
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dinky-ra...
@retroblast.bsky.social
🏎️FREE version (6 tracks).
🏎️FULL version (24 tracks).
🏎️Simple controls, easy to play.
🏎️No adverts.
🏎️Apple & Android.
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dinky-ra...
@retroblast.bsky.social
If you haven't seen #Adolescence on @netflix.com yet, watch it now. Incredibly powerful, important & heartbreaking drama. It deserves every award you can throw at it, especially Stephen Graham who is superb. The single camera shots for each episode are mind-blowing 🤯. Misogyny online must stop.
March 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
If you haven't seen #Adolescence on @netflix.com yet, watch it now. Incredibly powerful, important & heartbreaking drama. It deserves every award you can throw at it, especially Stephen Graham who is superb. The single camera shots for each episode are mind-blowing 🤯. Misogyny online must stop.
Feeling at risk or need to get attention? The FREE #Safeplace24 app has a built-in "Scrolling Alert". Also share your location using 4 simple words, anywhere in the world. Apps do not require the internet. #KeepingYouSafe #VAWG #IWD
safeplace24.com
safeplace24.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Feeling at risk or need to get attention? The FREE #Safeplace24 app has a built-in "Scrolling Alert". Also share your location using 4 simple words, anywhere in the world. Apps do not require the internet. #KeepingYouSafe #VAWG #IWD
safeplace24.com
safeplace24.com
Need to let someone know where you are? #Safeplace24 is FREE and lets you share your location with anyone you choose using 4 simple words. Works anywhere in the world! Apps do not require an internet connection. #Safeguarding #StaySafe
safeplace24.com
safeplace24.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Need to let someone know where you are? #Safeplace24 is FREE and lets you share your location with anyone you choose using 4 simple words. Works anywhere in the world! Apps do not require an internet connection. #Safeguarding #StaySafe
safeplace24.com
safeplace24.com
"Where are you?" is a question that invokes worry. Our new project #Safeplace24 makes it super-simple to share your location using just 4 words.
📍FREE via website or apps.
📍Apps do NOT require the internet.
📍Words can be entered in any order.
📍Covers the entire planet.
safeplace24.com
#safeguarding
📍FREE via website or apps.
📍Apps do NOT require the internet.
📍Words can be entered in any order.
📍Covers the entire planet.
safeplace24.com
#safeguarding
February 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Where are you?" is a question that invokes worry. Our new project #Safeplace24 makes it super-simple to share your location using just 4 words.
📍FREE via website or apps.
📍Apps do NOT require the internet.
📍Words can be entered in any order.
📍Covers the entire planet.
safeplace24.com
#safeguarding
📍FREE via website or apps.
📍Apps do NOT require the internet.
📍Words can be entered in any order.
📍Covers the entire planet.
safeplace24.com
#safeguarding
My new #Paranormal app #GhostRadio available now! Easy & powerful for experts & beginners. Convert raw #EMF & vibration sensors to vocal sounds, which it pieces together & lists the most likely words. Export audio as WAV files. Free LITE version
Apple & Android
www.worldbydesign.com/app/ghostrad...
Apple & Android
www.worldbydesign.com/app/ghostrad...
January 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My new #Paranormal app #GhostRadio available now! Easy & powerful for experts & beginners. Convert raw #EMF & vibration sensors to vocal sounds, which it pieces together & lists the most likely words. Export audio as WAV files. Free LITE version
Apple & Android
www.worldbydesign.com/app/ghostrad...
Apple & Android
www.worldbydesign.com/app/ghostrad...
I know your a fan of unexpected emails @joetidy.bsky.social, so I thought I would share this one I got today. I feel very special 😀
(They are very keen I don't reply to the sending email account 🤔)
(They are very keen I don't reply to the sending email account 🤔)
January 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I know your a fan of unexpected emails @joetidy.bsky.social, so I thought I would share this one I got today. I feel very special 😀
(They are very keen I don't reply to the sending email account 🤔)
(They are very keen I don't reply to the sending email account 🤔)
Got a #boardgame or #RPG for Xmas? Try "Dungeons & Dice" - my mobile 3D dice simulator supporting D2 to D20 & bags of dice. Includes a FREE full set, unlock all 93 dice & 8 environments for a small in-app purchase. Available on AppStore & GooglePlay. #TTRPG #DnD
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dungeons...
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dungeons...
January 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Got a #boardgame or #RPG for Xmas? Try "Dungeons & Dice" - my mobile 3D dice simulator supporting D2 to D20 & bags of dice. Includes a FREE full set, unlock all 93 dice & 8 environments for a small in-app purchase. Available on AppStore & GooglePlay. #TTRPG #DnD
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dungeons...
www.worldbydesign.com/app/dungeons...
January 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
All sorted to ring in the #NewYear2025 with my daughter. Got the "Annual Hootenanny" on TV with Jools Holland, and some nice Jack Daniels ready. Happy New Year everyone 🥳
December 31, 2024 at 11:53 PM
All sorted to ring in the #NewYear2025 with my daughter. Got the "Annual Hootenanny" on TV with Jools Holland, and some nice Jack Daniels ready. Happy New Year everyone 🥳
Only 1 week left ⏰ to get a 25% discount on my book "Make Independent Computer Games" worldwide from Amazon. Currently just £7.49 UK (normally £9.99) or $8.99 USA (normally $11.99) paperback. Makes a perfect #XmasGift 🎄 for #gamers, students, hobbyists and #IndieGameDevs.
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
December 11, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Only 1 week left ⏰ to get a 25% discount on my book "Make Independent Computer Games" worldwide from Amazon. Currently just £7.49 UK (normally £9.99) or $8.99 USA (normally $11.99) paperback. Makes a perfect #XmasGift 🎄 for #gamers, students, hobbyists and #IndieGameDevs.
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
www.worldbydesign.com/book/
Always jam first, then cream.
(A lesson in "How to start an argument online" 🤣)
(A lesson in "How to start an argument online" 🤣)
December 1, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Always jam first, then cream.
(A lesson in "How to start an argument online" 🤣)
(A lesson in "How to start an argument online" 🤣)
It's the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2024 tonight. I am so proud to have my game "Cogalot" as a finalist in the #Arcade category. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻.
Try the game for FREE here:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
#TIGAwards! #GameDevs #GamesIndustry
Try the game for FREE here:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
#TIGAwards! #GameDevs #GamesIndustry
November 28, 2024 at 7:57 PM
It's the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2024 tonight. I am so proud to have my game "Cogalot" as a finalist in the #Arcade category. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻.
Try the game for FREE here:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
#TIGAwards! #GameDevs #GamesIndustry
Try the game for FREE here:
www.worldbydesign.com/app/cogalot/
#TIGAwards! #GameDevs #GamesIndustry
One of my all-time favourite films is on #Film4 this Thursday at 9pm (UK)... "Brian and Charles". So funny, moving and wonderfully put together (like Charles himself 😂). If you haven't seen it, I recommend it to everyone. Honolooploop.
November 26, 2024 at 3:46 PM
One of my all-time favourite films is on #Film4 this Thursday at 9pm (UK)... "Brian and Charles". So funny, moving and wonderfully put together (like Charles himself 😂). If you haven't seen it, I recommend it to everyone. Honolooploop.