ari velazquez 🌯
@arivelazquez.com
technical designer @sleightofhand.game ◦ pronounced airy ◦ he/him ◦ american gameboy in australia ◦ prev: coreborn, sims 4, dawngate ◦ fka roxaloxa
https://arivelazquez.com ◦ https://clumsywords.blog ◦ discord: roxaloxa
https://arivelazquez.com ◦ https://clumsywords.blog ◦ discord: roxaloxa
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ari velazquez 🌯
@arivelazquez.com
· Oct 18
life's been in the way of shareable work but here's the last thing i was jamming on: recreating Ys Origin in unreal so i can use it as a mechanical base for making my own game on top of it. would really love to come back to this
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #unrealengine5
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #unrealengine5
hi new folk, i'm ari! 10 years in gamedev on shit you haven't heard of and one you definitely have, nowadays i'm a technical designer mainly in unreal and doing contract work and a hundred side projects.
one of my fave side things:
one of my fave side things:
these are all hideous and overpriced, good job everyone involved (yes i know they will still print money)
The first Lego Pokémon sets have been revealed, including a $650 Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur set.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-fir...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-fir...
The first Lego Pokémon sets have been revealed, including a $650 Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur statue | VGC
The new sets are available for pre-order today…
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
these are all hideous and overpriced, good job everyone involved (yes i know they will still print money)
i’d say at least three times a week i think about how much dave grohl sucks and it’s because prior to that i am thinking about christopher walken saying “foo fighters”. like it’s an intrusive thought every other day at least
January 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM
i’d say at least three times a week i think about how much dave grohl sucks and it’s because prior to that i am thinking about christopher walken saying “foo fighters”. like it’s an intrusive thought every other day at least
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based on the power suit cuz i think the shoulders fit better
February 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
based on the power suit cuz i think the shoulders fit better
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The developers of PEAK explain pricing
January 12, 2026 at 7:01 AM
The developers of PEAK explain pricing
my iphone is 8 years old and still in good condition so i can't justify an upgrade. but i have found myself hoping for a screen crack or damage when i accidentally drop it. i'm like well i could get the screen replaced but it's so old i might as well just- ahhhh god fuck there's not a scratch on it
January 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM
my iphone is 8 years old and still in good condition so i can't justify an upgrade. but i have found myself hoping for a screen crack or damage when i accidentally drop it. i'm like well i could get the screen replaced but it's so old i might as well just- ahhhh god fuck there's not a scratch on it
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i'd rather repeatedly slam my cock and balls in a car door but thanks for the offer linkedin
January 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM
i'd rather repeatedly slam my cock and balls in a car door but thanks for the offer linkedin
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holy shit tim sweeney shut the fuck up!! stop talking!! you're the fucking worst!!
January 10, 2026 at 5:21 AM
holy shit tim sweeney shut the fuck up!! stop talking!! you're the fucking worst!!
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me when a games CEO starts talking
January 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
me when a games CEO starts talking
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sometimes someone in my discord is is so self-hating, stating as fact such nasty shit, that they become hostile to any kindness at all. "i'm shit and if you say I'm not you're lying to me" type shit. you have to change your outlook before your helplessness becomes real in a way you don't expect
January 12, 2026 at 1:27 AM
sometimes someone in my discord is is so self-hating, stating as fact such nasty shit, that they become hostile to any kindness at all. "i'm shit and if you say I'm not you're lying to me" type shit. you have to change your outlook before your helplessness becomes real in a way you don't expect
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i think about this thread from @mightyatom.bsky.social basically ten times a day. sketchbook is toilet.
January 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
i think about this thread from @mightyatom.bsky.social basically ten times a day. sketchbook is toilet.
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Ayooooo please post this everywhere
January 12, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Ayooooo please post this everywhere
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Guess I should actually mention this every once in a while so that people might actually see this thing when it comes out lol.
I have a tiny YouTube channel with a handful of videos where I infrequently attempt to say something novel about games etc.
Next video is...
Considerably larger in scope.
I have a tiny YouTube channel with a handful of videos where I infrequently attempt to say something novel about games etc.
Next video is...
Considerably larger in scope.
January 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Guess I should actually mention this every once in a while so that people might actually see this thing when it comes out lol.
I have a tiny YouTube channel with a handful of videos where I infrequently attempt to say something novel about games etc.
Next video is...
Considerably larger in scope.
I have a tiny YouTube channel with a handful of videos where I infrequently attempt to say something novel about games etc.
Next video is...
Considerably larger in scope.
damn these have come a long way. i am safe from impulse gadget buys for the time being due to my principles (waiting on OLED mister FPGA handheld)
New video! Here are my first impressions of the Retroid Pocket 6. youtu.be/5ATL1kX7fMQ
January 12, 2026 at 1:25 AM
damn these have come a long way. i am safe from impulse gadget buys for the time being due to my principles (waiting on OLED mister FPGA handheld)
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this describes a lot of girls I know
January 12, 2026 at 12:11 AM
this describes a lot of girls I know
lol visual studio code just auto-updated itself to a version my old macbook can't run. thank you microsoft very cool
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
lol visual studio code just auto-updated itself to a version my old macbook can't run. thank you microsoft very cool
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Hi AU-based marketing and biz dev friends!
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
January 11, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Hi AU-based marketing and biz dev friends!
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
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I am %name, a %class. What's it to you?
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
I am %name, a %class. What's it to you?
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GDQ not only heals me every year, it overcharges me. every donation saying trans rights, the minority event-to-main stage pipeline, the unbridled joy and wide open arms of the community and everyone watching — this is what _my_ gaming community looks like and this is who i make games for
January 11, 2026 at 8:10 AM
GDQ not only heals me every year, it overcharges me. every donation saying trans rights, the minority event-to-main stage pipeline, the unbridled joy and wide open arms of the community and everyone watching — this is what _my_ gaming community looks like and this is who i make games for
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Upcoming events:
Back to Black 2026: Feb. 5-8th
#FrostFatales 2026: Mar. 8-15th
#SGDQ2026: Minneapolis, MI | July 5-11th
#AGDQ2027: Atlanta, GA | Jan. 3-10th
Back to Black 2026: Feb. 5-8th
#FrostFatales 2026: Mar. 8-15th
#SGDQ2026: Minneapolis, MI | July 5-11th
#AGDQ2027: Atlanta, GA | Jan. 3-10th
January 11, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Upcoming events:
Back to Black 2026: Feb. 5-8th
#FrostFatales 2026: Mar. 8-15th
#SGDQ2026: Minneapolis, MI | July 5-11th
#AGDQ2027: Atlanta, GA | Jan. 3-10th
Back to Black 2026: Feb. 5-8th
#FrostFatales 2026: Mar. 8-15th
#SGDQ2026: Minneapolis, MI | July 5-11th
#AGDQ2027: Atlanta, GA | Jan. 3-10th
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🏁TIME🏁 #AGDQ2026 has raised a total amount of $2,443,414 for @preventcancer.org!
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!!
See you all next time at #SGDQ2026!!
We are SO BACK!!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!!
See you all next time at #SGDQ2026!!
We are SO BACK!!!!!!!
January 11, 2026 at 7:58 AM
🏁TIME🏁 #AGDQ2026 has raised a total amount of $2,443,414 for @preventcancer.org!
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!!
See you all next time at #SGDQ2026!!
We are SO BACK!!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!!
See you all next time at #SGDQ2026!!
We are SO BACK!!!!!!!