SmG
@smg1138.bsky.social
Game Dev from Western Australia
Currently working on The Inn Quest
Graduate of SAE University College - Bachelor of Game Development (Game Design)
Currently working on The Inn Quest
Graduate of SAE University College - Bachelor of Game Development (Game Design)
Cyberpunk Legends: Into the Night by Night Crew Games on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyb...
Cyberpunk Legends: Into the Night
Return to the world of Cyberpunk, discover the history of Night City in this strategic story driven co-op card game.
www.kickstarter.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Cyberpunk Legends: Into the Night by Night Crew Games on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyb...
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🌎🌎🌎NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!💀💀💀
Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social
A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3
Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social
A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3
September 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌎🌎🌎NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!💀💀💀
Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social
A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3
Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social
A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more
store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...
RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3
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I know Hades 2 comes out today, but I'm begging people to check out Consume Me, an IGF-winning sensation that's got so much heart
My chat with @qdork.bsky.social and AP went up on the Guardian. I've been crossing my fingers for Consume me to release for YEARS, and was such a joy to finally speak to them.
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/a...
Consume Me, the highly personal game about feeling ‘stupid, fat and ugly’ in high school
Jenny Jiao Hsia’s award-winning coming-of-age tale is a charming look at a teen trying her best to stay on top of things
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I know Hades 2 comes out today, but I'm begging people to check out Consume Me, an IGF-winning sensation that's got so much heart
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video game of the year is cheese rolling and it’s not close
September 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
video game of the year is cheese rolling and it’s not close
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The ANZ Indiefest on Steam is in full swing until the 11th!
Beyond #TradingCardInspector, there are dozens of brilliant games featured, take a look! 🤩🎮
#gamedev #indiedev #anzindieshowcase2025 #anzindiefest
Beyond #TradingCardInspector, there are dozens of brilliant games featured, take a look! 🤩🎮
#gamedev #indiedev #anzindieshowcase2025 #anzindiefest
ANZ IndieFest 25
Your True Blue Guide to the Best ANZ Indie Games!
store.steampowered.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The ANZ Indiefest on Steam is in full swing until the 11th!
Beyond #TradingCardInspector, there are dozens of brilliant games featured, take a look! 🤩🎮
#gamedev #indiedev #anzindieshowcase2025 #anzindiefest
Beyond #TradingCardInspector, there are dozens of brilliant games featured, take a look! 🤩🎮
#gamedev #indiedev #anzindieshowcase2025 #anzindiefest
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I left little critiques on lots of game trailers so here's a thread with the most common issues (and additional reading) 🧵
1. Don't put logos at the start. It's just dead air that could be gameplay, which is 100000000X more interesting.
www.derek-lieu.com/blog/2021/3/...
1. Don't put logos at the start. It's just dead air that could be gameplay, which is 100000000X more interesting.
www.derek-lieu.com/blog/2021/3/...
August 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I left little critiques on lots of game trailers so here's a thread with the most common issues (and additional reading) 🧵
1. Don't put logos at the start. It's just dead air that could be gameplay, which is 100000000X more interesting.
www.derek-lieu.com/blog/2021/3/...
1. Don't put logos at the start. It's just dead air that could be gameplay, which is 100000000X more interesting.
www.derek-lieu.com/blog/2021/3/...
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Are you in the Australian #gamedev industry? Want to be included in my starter pack? Let me know!
go.bsky.app/6sRRJ2s
go.bsky.app/6sRRJ2s
July 25, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Are you in the Australian #gamedev industry? Want to be included in my starter pack? Let me know!
go.bsky.app/6sRRJ2s
go.bsky.app/6sRRJ2s
Today my Bachelor of Game Design was certified complete. Going back to University at 47 was nerve wracking. Rediscovering my passion & creativity was more fulfilling than I could have imagined.Couldn't have done it without my ridiculously supportive wife ♥️ Just wanted that out in the world #gamedev
July 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today my Bachelor of Game Design was certified complete. Going back to University at 47 was nerve wracking. Rediscovering my passion & creativity was more fulfilling than I could have imagined.Couldn't have done it without my ridiculously supportive wife ♥️ Just wanted that out in the world #gamedev
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May 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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🧵of my level / game design videos, talks etc:
Every game designer should understand Orthogonal Design:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW5s...
Dishonored 2 LD critiques Dishonored 1 level:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQD...
Why Speed Level Design videos are so misleading:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcCF...
Every game designer should understand Orthogonal Design:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW5s...
Dishonored 2 LD critiques Dishonored 1 level:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQD...
Why Speed Level Design videos are so misleading:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcCF...
May 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🧵of my level / game design videos, talks etc:
Every game designer should understand Orthogonal Design:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW5s...
Dishonored 2 LD critiques Dishonored 1 level:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQD...
Why Speed Level Design videos are so misleading:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcCF...
Every game designer should understand Orthogonal Design:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW5s...
Dishonored 2 LD critiques Dishonored 1 level:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQD...
Why Speed Level Design videos are so misleading:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcCF...
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Hey folks! 👋
I'm open for Audio Design work starting June! 🔊
Small games, big games, trailers or anything in between - if you're ready to bring your project to life with some ear noises, hit me up! 💜
Reposts are hugely appreciated, cheers! #gamedev #sounddesign
I'm open for Audio Design work starting June! 🔊
Small games, big games, trailers or anything in between - if you're ready to bring your project to life with some ear noises, hit me up! 💜
Reposts are hugely appreciated, cheers! #gamedev #sounddesign
May 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hey folks! 👋
I'm open for Audio Design work starting June! 🔊
Small games, big games, trailers or anything in between - if you're ready to bring your project to life with some ear noises, hit me up! 💜
Reposts are hugely appreciated, cheers! #gamedev #sounddesign
I'm open for Audio Design work starting June! 🔊
Small games, big games, trailers or anything in between - if you're ready to bring your project to life with some ear noises, hit me up! 💜
Reposts are hugely appreciated, cheers! #gamedev #sounddesign
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"Dungeons of Hinterberg" is currently 33% off on Playstation 4/5!
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Travel to a modern day alpine village, explore 25 magical dungeons, slay mythical monsters, and have a schnitzel with locals and other adventurers!
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Travel to a modern day alpine village, explore 25 magical dungeons, slay mythical monsters, and have a schnitzel with locals and other adventurers!
May 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Dungeons of Hinterberg" is currently 33% off on Playstation 4/5!
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Travel to a modern day alpine village, explore 25 magical dungeons, slay mythical monsters, and have a schnitzel with locals and other adventurers!
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Travel to a modern day alpine village, explore 25 magical dungeons, slay mythical monsters, and have a schnitzel with locals and other adventurers!
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Last night I was asked to reshare a talk I did back in 2017, which didn't get filmed the many times I gave it.
Let's do it as a thread. I've not done an informational thread on here before, interested to see how folks like it.
(forgive obvious stuff, it was ever so slightly fresher 8 years ago)
Let's do it as a thread. I've not done an informational thread on here before, interested to see how folks like it.
(forgive obvious stuff, it was ever so slightly fresher 8 years ago)
April 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Last night I was asked to reshare a talk I did back in 2017, which didn't get filmed the many times I gave it.
Let's do it as a thread. I've not done an informational thread on here before, interested to see how folks like it.
(forgive obvious stuff, it was ever so slightly fresher 8 years ago)
Let's do it as a thread. I've not done an informational thread on here before, interested to see how folks like it.
(forgive obvious stuff, it was ever so slightly fresher 8 years ago)
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The Launch Grenade is useful for drastically repositioning enemies - or yourself.
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
April 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The Launch Grenade is useful for drastically repositioning enemies - or yourself.
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
@scalzi.com any idea why Zoe's Tale isn't available on Audible in Australia?
April 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
@scalzi.com any idea why Zoe's Tale isn't available on Audible in Australia?
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Hi Bluesky! I'm Chris, and this is my studio Wild Vector Games, hailing from New Zealand.
I've been working on Orbifold, a co-operative FPS set in inverted spherical arenas. I'll be showing off more gameplay soon, so follow if you're interested!
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
I've been working on Orbifold, a co-operative FPS set in inverted spherical arenas. I'll be showing off more gameplay soon, so follow if you're interested!
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
April 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Hi Bluesky! I'm Chris, and this is my studio Wild Vector Games, hailing from New Zealand.
I've been working on Orbifold, a co-operative FPS set in inverted spherical arenas. I'll be showing off more gameplay soon, so follow if you're interested!
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
I've been working on Orbifold, a co-operative FPS set in inverted spherical arenas. I'll be showing off more gameplay soon, so follow if you're interested!
#gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine #UnrealEngine5
I'm a big #TRON and Legacy fan. Legacy in 3D is 🔥 Really looking forward to Ares (and the upcoming #TRONCatalyst by @bithellgames.bsky.social ! ) but damn if that one shot in the trailer doesnt smack of that one shot from Morbius.
April 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I'm a big #TRON and Legacy fan. Legacy in 3D is 🔥 Really looking forward to Ares (and the upcoming #TRONCatalyst by @bithellgames.bsky.social ! ) but damn if that one shot in the trailer doesnt smack of that one shot from Morbius.
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Someone is promoting their game on Steam using our assets, along with assets from other titles.
We've reported it to Valve, but could use your help!
More info below
We've reported it to Valve, but could use your help!
More info below
March 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Someone is promoting their game on Steam using our assets, along with assets from other titles.
We've reported it to Valve, but could use your help!
More info below
We've reported it to Valve, but could use your help!
More info below
@bondsarahbond.bsky.social How much effort is it to add 3D support to XS as it was in X1X? Films are still released in cinemas and they all get 3D releases in Japan on Bluray, and often in parts of EU. Enough of a community for releases. I ♥️ my XSX but I'll be devastated if my X1X ever dies
March 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
@bondsarahbond.bsky.social How much effort is it to add 3D support to XS as it was in X1X? Films are still released in cinemas and they all get 3D releases in Japan on Bluray, and often in parts of EU. Enough of a community for releases. I ♥️ my XSX but I'll be devastated if my X1X ever dies
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Microsoft has paid over $5 Billion to independent developers with ID@Xbox program, since its initial launch
"lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak....and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"
"lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak....and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"
March 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Microsoft has paid over $5 Billion to independent developers with ID@Xbox program, since its initial launch
"lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak....and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"
"lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak....and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"
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We need your help 💪
ICYMI - California is suffering from record breaking fires. We're asking YOU, the community, to help us compile resources for our devs in need.
⭐Submit your resources
⭐Access the list
Let us know what other community efforts you see going on, so we can help each other out!
ICYMI - California is suffering from record breaking fires. We're asking YOU, the community, to help us compile resources for our devs in need.
⭐Submit your resources
⭐Access the list
Let us know what other community efforts you see going on, so we can help each other out!
Join Us Help Me GIF by Pudgy Penguins
Join Us Help Me GIF by Pudgy Penguins
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January 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We need your help 💪
ICYMI - California is suffering from record breaking fires. We're asking YOU, the community, to help us compile resources for our devs in need.
⭐Submit your resources
⭐Access the list
Let us know what other community efforts you see going on, so we can help each other out!
ICYMI - California is suffering from record breaking fires. We're asking YOU, the community, to help us compile resources for our devs in need.
⭐Submit your resources
⭐Access the list
Let us know what other community efforts you see going on, so we can help each other out!
There's nothing in my life right now that couldn't be made better if I got a bull whip for Christmas. #IndianaJones #xbox #GamePass
December 12, 2024 at 3:07 PM
There's nothing in my life right now that couldn't be made better if I got a bull whip for Christmas. #IndianaJones #xbox #GamePass
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For whatever reason it's quite hard to find my GDC talk but here's a link if you missed it: gdcvault.com/play/1027721...
The Art of 'Sable': Imperfection, Limitation and Worldbuilding through Visual Design
An overview of the visual art goals, challenges and solutions in making Sable, and how limitations of a small team informed our approach to art and design production. nnHow we adapted to our limitatio...
gdcvault.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:07 PM
For whatever reason it's quite hard to find my GDC talk but here's a link if you missed it: gdcvault.com/play/1027721...
My wife and I were front row for @profaliceroberts.bsky.social show "From Cell to Civilisation" tonight and it was captivating. Thank you for coming to Perth, too many leave us out.
December 3, 2024 at 7:28 PM
My wife and I were front row for @profaliceroberts.bsky.social show "From Cell to Civilisation" tonight and it was captivating. Thank you for coming to Perth, too many leave us out.