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Ashley Gwinnell @ashleygwinnell.bsky.social · 1d

Data science time!

Most games heading into #SteamNextFest have between 10 and 100 followers. That's like between ~50 (low estimate) and ~1500 (high estimate) wishlists.

But you probably know that already. Anything you want to see?

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6h

Plus Trevin's book is available to pre-order: The Game Needs to Change: www.routledge.com/The-Game-Nee...

The Game Needs to Change: Towards Sustainable Game Design

This book shows how games can play their part in addressing climate change and how we can sustainably make games for sustainability. Based on both industry practice and research, the chapters within t...

www.routledge.com

Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6h

Trevin's Book recommendations (part 2)!

4. Ideas Arrangements Effects by the Design Studio for Social Intervention: amzn.to/477DpJx
5. The Transformational Framework by Sabrina Culyba: amzn.to/4n446Vt

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6h

Trevin's Book recommendations (part 1)!

1. Design for the real world by victor Papanek: amzn.to/43d7nKK
2. Design when everybody designs by ezio manzini: amzn.to/3KKd2lh
3. Designs for the pluriverse by Arturo escobar: amzn.to/4nMxzV3

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6h

Can game design really change the world? 🎮

In this week's ep of The Goth Boss Podcast, I chat to @trevinyork.bsky.social about Game Design For Change and hear about projects that are having a real impact on the world.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@gothboss
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6ZPydcl...

Episode cover image with photos of Trevin and me over a black background. It has the title "Can game design change the world" in white text with a red highlight.

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 4d

The last few people I've dated I met via friends or in person at events. That's definitely my preferred way now. Apps-wise, I mostly met people on Feeld, but that app (like the rest) is a nightmare most of the time 😅

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Daniel Turner @pointered.bsky.social · 5d

A point-and-click parody of Les Miserables? Where could I register my interest for such a thing??

www.kickstarter.com/projects/col...

#IndieGame #AdventureGame #PointAndClick #LesMiserables

Coming soon: Less Misearbles: A point-and-click parody of Les Miserables

An adventure game that's a loving parody of Les Misérables, complete with hand-drawn art and live voice acting.

www.kickstarter.com

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 5d

It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies

Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 5d

I'm speaking at Games Talks Live next week! It's always a great event. If you'll be there, please do say hello! We will be touring 3 Scottish cities over 3 nights!

Tues 14 - Edinburgh
Weds 15 - Dundee
Thurs 16 - Glasgow

The full speaker list and and tickets are available at www.gamestalks.live

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6d

Unity have had a really tough few years. People keep asking me if they should still use for their games or move to a different engine. I popped some thoughts in the latest podcast ep.

📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/-BuWqvu6lvw

🎧 Audio versions available on all the usual places!

#gamedev #unity

Unity’s in Crisis…But Is It Still the Right Engine for Your Next Game?

YouTube video by Cat Burton

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 7d

Yessss!

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 12d

P.S. We're still on the look out for a Lead Unity Developer to join the Mind Candy team and help bring the updated Moshi Monsters game to life!

Job spec here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Moshi monsters artwork showing lots of different monsters.

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 7d

Stand back everyone, I'm attempting to write shaders 😂😱

a cat looking at an acer laptop with a bunch of text on it

Alt: a cat looking at a laptop with a bunch of text on the screen going AAAAAAAA (which is how i feel when trying to write shaders)

media.tenor.com

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Ciro Continisio @ciro.continis.io · 12d

Now this is a bit excessive if you ask me, but here we are.
My already discounted bundle – at half the price. I'll do the math for you: all my tools for only 30% of their original price!!

assetstore.unity.com/packages/too...

It includes...

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Tony Gowland @tonygowland.bsky.social · 11d

Good morning from Unity, I guess. If you’ve released a Windows/Linux/macOS game in Unity recently, might be worth patching unity.com/security/sep...

Security Update Advisory

A security vulnerability was identified that affects games and applications built on Unity versions 2017.1 and later for Android, Windows, and macOS operating systems. Unity has provided fixes that ad...

unity.com

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 12d

P.S. We're still on the look out for a Lead Unity Developer to join the Mind Candy team and help bring the updated Moshi Monsters game to life!

Job spec here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 12d

The video touches on the future of the industry, including potential recovery and the importance of networking and visibility for everyone.

We've got some interesting insights from folk in the YT comments already, so please do add to that conversation with your own insights if you can! 🙏

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 12d

In this ep, I discuss the current challenges facing the games industry, including significant job losses, studio closures and the impact of rising costs and market saturation. I share insights from conversations with industry friends and offer practical advice for navigating these turbulent times.

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 12d

In my excitement at working on fun Moshi Monsters things this week I completely forgot to share this week's podcast ep on socials 🤣 🙈

YouTube: youtu.be/sy0l6ecXeYA?...

It's also on all the usual audio places.

Surviving the Games Industry: Layoffs, Studio Closures and Future Predictions

YouTube video by Cat Burton

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 12d

If you make experimental or unusual games, the Out of Index festival in Seoul is still accepting submissions through the 17th! www.outofindex.org

Out Of Index 2025 - Experimental Game Festival

Out Of Index is an experimental game festival in South Korea. The goal of the festival is to inspire the game industry with new ideas and experimental energy.

www.outofindex.org

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Scottish Games Network @scottishgames.bsky.social · 14d

Applications are now open for the SGDA Games Acclerator programme, the first dedicated business development programme for the games sector.

Applications Open for SGDA Games Accelerator

The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has opened applications for a major new initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of games industry leaders: the SGDA Games Accelerator. Funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund, the accelerator is Scotland’s first dedicated business development programme for the games sector. It offers a free, intensive series of workshops designed to provide early-stage and aspiring games leaders with the practical skills and expert mentorship needed to build a successful studio.

scottishgames.net

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Dr Emily Vincent @dremilyvincent.bsky.social · 14d

Exciting news! Join @gothicauob.bsky.social for 👾 Video Game Gothic 👾 with our special guest speaker @dreframss.bsky.social on Zoom on Thursday 23rd October 5.00pm - 6.30pm (UK). As an expert in occulture, Efram's talk will explore issues of video game censorship during the 1980s ‘Satanic Panic’ ⬇️

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 15d

Who wants to help bring back Moshi Monsters? After a successful Kickstarter campaign we're bringing the game back and looking for a Lead Unity Developer to join the team!

The role is hybrid with 2 days on-site in their London office.

Full job spec is here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43... #gamedev

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 15d

If you'd like to see what we're up to, the Kickstarter is here and has a super cute video that's full of nostalgia for the old game 😍 www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...

Moshi Monsters - Online Virtual Pet Role-Playing Game

Help support our efforts to relaunch the online role-playing game, Moshi Monsters on PC and mobile. Pledge for Summer 2026 Early Access

www.kickstarter.com

Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 15d

Who wants to help bring back Moshi Monsters? After a successful Kickstarter campaign we're bringing the game back and looking for a Lead Unity Developer to join the team!

The role is hybrid with 2 days on-site in their London office.

Full job spec is here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43... #gamedev

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