Josh Guerrero
@bitsage.bsky.social
Head of Development, Incredulous Interactive
Dabbling in a little bit of everything.
Dabbling in a little bit of everything.
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SNEAK PEEK 👀
Nothing official yet but us overhauling the slow old VSCode extension and graph preview has slowly turned into making a whole new Yarn Spinner editor experience...
(will be backported into VScode, plus be in browser, plus electron standalone may allow it on iPad ??? 🤔)
Nothing official yet but us overhauling the slow old VSCode extension and graph preview has slowly turned into making a whole new Yarn Spinner editor experience...
(will be backported into VScode, plus be in browser, plus electron standalone may allow it on iPad ??? 🤔)
January 20, 2026 at 8:51 AM
SNEAK PEEK 👀
Nothing official yet but us overhauling the slow old VSCode extension and graph preview has slowly turned into making a whole new Yarn Spinner editor experience...
(will be backported into VScode, plus be in browser, plus electron standalone may allow it on iPad ??? 🤔)
Nothing official yet but us overhauling the slow old VSCode extension and graph preview has slowly turned into making a whole new Yarn Spinner editor experience...
(will be backported into VScode, plus be in browser, plus electron standalone may allow it on iPad ??? 🤔)
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Game devs who say they're bad at estimating how long things take:
- Give a rough estimate
- Track how long it actually takes
- If wrong: is that the time it actually takes, or did something happen? (Life, distraction, etc)
- Revise old estimate
- Keep tabs going forward to revise as necessary
- Give a rough estimate
- Track how long it actually takes
- If wrong: is that the time it actually takes, or did something happen? (Life, distraction, etc)
- Revise old estimate
- Keep tabs going forward to revise as necessary
January 7, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Game devs who say they're bad at estimating how long things take:
- Give a rough estimate
- Track how long it actually takes
- If wrong: is that the time it actually takes, or did something happen? (Life, distraction, etc)
- Revise old estimate
- Keep tabs going forward to revise as necessary
- Give a rough estimate
- Track how long it actually takes
- If wrong: is that the time it actually takes, or did something happen? (Life, distraction, etc)
- Revise old estimate
- Keep tabs going forward to revise as necessary
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Helm’s Deepeche Mode.
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Durin Durin.
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Flock of Smeagols
December 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Helm’s Deepeche Mode.
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This is qualityslop. You just like it because it's good.
December 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is qualityslop. You just like it because it's good.
This article makes a slew of salient points, but I felt this one in my soul.
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This article makes a slew of salient points, but I felt this one in my soul.
YES! We have holiday movies, why not holiday games? This might be the only one I’ve ever seen.
6 years ago I made a seasonal physics-puzzle game🎅
Mr. Slumberton has picked the worst place to nap! Your goal is to remove presents, without letting him hit the floor
There's 24 levels so you can play it as an advent calendar, and it's FREE!
kaylousberg.itch.io/surprise-stack
#gamedev
Mr. Slumberton has picked the worst place to nap! Your goal is to remove presents, without letting him hit the floor
There's 24 levels so you can play it as an advent calendar, and it's FREE!
kaylousberg.itch.io/surprise-stack
#gamedev
December 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
YES! We have holiday movies, why not holiday games? This might be the only one I’ve ever seen.
Open ended question for artists in the indie game space! What are you looking for in collaborators? What does an appealing indie team look like for you? What questions do you need answered right out of the gate?
November 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Open ended question for artists in the indie game space! What are you looking for in collaborators? What does an appealing indie team look like for you? What questions do you need answered right out of the gate?
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this is pretty solid spiritual advice tbh
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
this is pretty solid spiritual advice tbh
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth. Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.”
I know everyone is only playing Silksong right now but I just finished Neva by @nomada.studio and wow, what an incredibly beautiful game. Actual tears so many times.
September 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I know everyone is only playing Silksong right now but I just finished Neva by @nomada.studio and wow, what an incredibly beautiful game. Actual tears so many times.
Rayman 2 on the N64. The ghouls that fly through the swamp are terrifying, but something about that little whispering guy really did me in as a kid 💀
What was the first video game that scared you?
It doesn't have to be a horror game. Maybe you didn't even play it -- plenty of ads freaked me out as a kid.
It doesn't have to be a horror game. Maybe you didn't even play it -- plenty of ads freaked me out as a kid.
August 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Rayman 2 on the N64. The ghouls that fly through the swamp are terrifying, but something about that little whispering guy really did me in as a kid 💀
I’m trying to stop waiting until things are “done” to post them and focus on sharing the journey instead. So here’s a half-done sketch of a chef because I’m trying to flesh out the art side of my game dev skills. Feedback welcome! I’m here to learn 💪
August 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I’m trying to stop waiting until things are “done” to post them and focus on sharing the journey instead. So here’s a half-done sketch of a chef because I’m trying to flesh out the art side of my game dev skills. Feedback welcome! I’m here to learn 💪
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1d-Pacman – finished, free, browser-only, reflex-driven
Inspired by @abagames.bsky.social
➡️ beep8.org
#IndieGame #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #IndieLove #PixelArt #beep8
Inspired by @abagames.bsky.social
➡️ beep8.org
#IndieGame #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #IndieLove #PixelArt #beep8
August 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
1d-Pacman – finished, free, browser-only, reflex-driven
Inspired by @abagames.bsky.social
➡️ beep8.org
#IndieGame #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #IndieLove #PixelArt #beep8
Inspired by @abagames.bsky.social
➡️ beep8.org
#IndieGame #GameDev #SoloDev #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #IndieLove #PixelArt #beep8
It took us the first 30h of the jam to land on an idea, but somehow we still pulled it off! Our GMTK Jam entry this year is a cozy puzzle game about conveyor belt sushi. #gmtk
incredulous.itch.io/makimono
incredulous.itch.io/makimono
Makimono by Incredulous Interactive
Bring the sushi full-circle
incredulous.itch.io
August 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It took us the first 30h of the jam to land on an idea, but somehow we still pulled it off! Our GMTK Jam entry this year is a cozy puzzle game about conveyor belt sushi. #gmtk
incredulous.itch.io/makimono
incredulous.itch.io/makimono
I’ve been in a bit of a game dev slump recently, so #GMTKJam is the perfect opportunity to kick out the cobwebs and build something! Top goals this year are “complete experience” and “not horribly broken”.
July 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I’ve been in a bit of a game dev slump recently, so #GMTKJam is the perfect opportunity to kick out the cobwebs and build something! Top goals this year are “complete experience” and “not horribly broken”.
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if you'd like more stability in your game and less monotonous QA work, but figured automated tests were complicated and a big investment, you should check out 🌟asset tests!🌟
but first let me tell you about an exploding barrel bug🧵
but first let me tell you about an exploding barrel bug🧵
May 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
if you'd like more stability in your game and less monotonous QA work, but figured automated tests were complicated and a big investment, you should check out 🌟asset tests!🌟
but first let me tell you about an exploding barrel bug🧵
but first let me tell you about an exploding barrel bug🧵
Mixed feelings about this article. Yes, creatives absolutely deserve access to stability. But this feels like it’s complaining that game dev is accessible now, as though the success of indies is “unfair” to the big studios. Indies make original games that large studios won’t—they could change that.
The 'deprofessionalization of video games' was on full display at PAX East
The 'deprofessionalization of video games' was on full display at PAX East
PAX East felt like a warning: explosively successful games by solo devs and small teams are great, but it could lead to a dearth of vital specialists.
www.gamedeveloper.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Mixed feelings about this article. Yes, creatives absolutely deserve access to stability. But this feels like it’s complaining that game dev is accessible now, as though the success of indies is “unfair” to the big studios. Indies make original games that large studios won’t—they could change that.
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with the switch 2 price increases i've seen multiple posts lately going "why should i pay $70-$80 for a AAA game when i can buy five indie games for that price" and like. i appreciate the sentiment, but you realize that those indie games realistically should cost more but are undercharging, right
April 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
with the switch 2 price increases i've seen multiple posts lately going "why should i pay $70-$80 for a AAA game when i can buy five indie games for that price" and like. i appreciate the sentiment, but you realize that those indie games realistically should cost more but are undercharging, right
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Appreciate that the South of Midnight credits feature an Alumni section, instead of not crediting (or "downgrading") people who depart before the project ships. It's a respectful way of handling an inevitability on years-long productions and should be the norm. Congratulations to the team 🙏
April 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Appreciate that the South of Midnight credits feature an Alumni section, instead of not crediting (or "downgrading") people who depart before the project ships. It's a respectful way of handling an inevitability on years-long productions and should be the norm. Congratulations to the team 🙏
I’m just now catching up on the Nintendo Direct news and I’m so happy this game is finally coming out 😭
𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞...
Enrol this Winter on PC, Switch & Xbox. Make friends, find love, & discover a world filled with magic 🎓
🔗 witchbrook.com #Witchbrook🧙
Enrol this Winter on PC, Switch & Xbox. Make friends, find love, & discover a world filled with magic 🎓
🔗 witchbrook.com #Witchbrook🧙
March 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’m just now catching up on the Nintendo Direct news and I’m so happy this game is finally coming out 😭
@ryansucks.bsky.social we got a new catch phrase
i hope sometimes game developer's highfive eachother and go "we really storytelled the shit out of that environment"
March 28, 2025 at 6:36 AM
@ryansucks.bsky.social we got a new catch phrase
“Success in games has always been a bit of a lie, a bit of an illusion. My measure of success is: did I make something I’m proud of, and has it impacted my life and other people’s lives in a positive way?” Grace Bruxner (Frog Detective)
What do breakout indie game developers do next?
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/mar/27/these-games-were-indie-smash-hits-but-what-happened-next
#indiedev #gamedev
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/mar/27/these-games-were-indie-smash-hits-but-what-happened-next
#indiedev #gamedev
These games were indie smash hits – but what happened next?
The developers of Thank Goodness You’re Here!, Frog Detective and Consume Me discuss burnout, ‘second-album syndrome’, erotic fan art, and the other highs and lows of having a breakout success
www.theguardian.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
“Success in games has always been a bit of a lie, a bit of an illusion. My measure of success is: did I make something I’m proud of, and has it impacted my life and other people’s lives in a positive way?” Grace Bruxner (Frog Detective)
Reposting mainly as a reminder to myself 😅 There are a lot of lessons in here I definitely learned the hard way, especially the “don’t you say a damn word the entire test”.
Let’s talk playtesting, shall we?
After playtesting dozens of games for tabletop, PC/console, and installations, I've learned a thing or two about how to test well. So I figured it's a good time to remind folks about playtesting best practices while we're all hyped up with inspiration from GDC. 🧵
After playtesting dozens of games for tabletop, PC/console, and installations, I've learned a thing or two about how to test well. So I figured it's a good time to remind folks about playtesting best practices while we're all hyped up with inspiration from GDC. 🧵
March 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Reposting mainly as a reminder to myself 😅 There are a lot of lessons in here I definitely learned the hard way, especially the “don’t you say a damn word the entire test”.
In no particular order, here’s a thread of some amazing indie games I encountered at #gdc. I know there were so many more! What am I missing?
March 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
In no particular order, here’s a thread of some amazing indie games I encountered at #gdc. I know there were so many more! What am I missing?
As a self-taught indie dev, GDC is the first time I’ve gotten to feel like a “real” member of the industry. Back-to-back I was meeting like-minded creators, developers whose work I already knew, and industry vets with amazing insights. It was pretty surreal. Thanks everyone 🙏
March 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
As a self-taught indie dev, GDC is the first time I’ve gotten to feel like a “real” member of the industry. Back-to-back I was meeting like-minded creators, developers whose work I already knew, and industry vets with amazing insights. It was pretty surreal. Thanks everyone 🙏