Cody Brock
codybrock.bsky.social
Cody Brock
@codybrock.bsky.social
💻 Software Engineer
🕹️ Game Dev
☕ Exmo

he/him, English/Spanish
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Normal maps for 2D lighting are so cool!

I just threw this little demo together with an old sprite and an auto-generated normal map. Imagine how much better the results could be with more compatible art and a hand-drawn normal map!

#gamedev #pixelart
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Godot feels like what it is: an engine made in 2025 by people who know how small to mid size games are actually put together.
November 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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This is an amazingly succinct analysis of what I’ve noticed as an indie/artist that tried to make a commercial product.

“Passively consuming frictionless media” is so on point.

We’ve lost our ability to be in dialog with media and instead demand instant satisfaction for our niche needs.
I can't escape the conclusion that we've ceded the entire public discourse about art to outrage merchants and algorithms and this is the result. Massive audiences addicted to passively consuming frictionless media while eagerly waiting to be told which title it's en vogue to hate next.
every game on steam is like Very Positive (86 Reviews) or Overwhelmingly Negative (34,581 Reviews)
July 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Hooray!

The video of my #GodotCon workshop, Narrative Design for the Solo Developer, was just posted on the official @godotengine.org YouTube channel:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0Cs...

I just watched the first 10min and you can tell I'm having a really good time. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Narrative Design for Solo Devs – Nicholas O'Brien – GodotCon 2025
YouTube video by Godot Engine
www.youtube.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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July 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Super excited about releasing my cozy game MakeRoom on August 7th! I've put a lot of work in and It'll launch with over 1,000 objects, an object creator and Steam Workshop support ✨
June 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Normally it’s annoying in a sequel when you have to get all your skills back but Death Stranding 2 makes sense because losing your gains because you had a kid is the most relatable middle aged guy shit on earth.
June 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Here we go: #GodotEngine 4.5 is ready for wider testing with its first beta snapshot! 🤖 🧪

As usual, it's feature-packed so we wrote a wordy blog post showcasing the main highlights in this new version.

Please report any issue you encounter while testing on GitHub!
godotengine.org/article/dev-...
Dev snapshot: Godot 4.5 beta 1 – Godot Engine
Godot 4.5 has entered beta and is now feature-complete!
godotengine.org
June 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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These are the people that make America great 🇲🇽🇺🇸
June 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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June 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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June 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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this is like drake and kendrick lamar but they're both drake
June 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Onion is always on it, but I don't usually feel PERSONALLY called out by them
Coworker Has Sad Little Vacation Souvenir On Desk To Help Mentally Whisk Him Back To Boston theonion.com/coworke...
May 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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🤸🏾‍♂️ despelote is almost at 200 Steam reviews!

your indie dev reminder that Steam reviews REALLY help other players find the game 👍🏾
May 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Bundle of Joy is OUT NOW!

🎉 🎉 🎉

I can't believe it. I don't really know what to say. What a day.

Please go check it out on #Steam and @itch.io

store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...
essaygames.itch.io/bundle-of-joy

#indiegames #godot
Save 15% on Bundle of Joy on Steam
Bundle of Joy is a lighthearted, story-rich, minigame romp about becoming a parent during the pandemic. Complete all your child-rearing tasks, manage your stress, find time to rest, survive the day,…
store.steampowered.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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one thing I respect about medieval beekeepers is their total commitment to looking like Doctor Who villains
May 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Gonna share this one last time, because I'm real proud of the work we've done.
hey, so, I made a video and I think after I post it everything will be fine

youtu.be/9l6u07zYUho
Is Every Game REALLY Political?
YouTube video by No Pun Included
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Kurt Vonnegut man
April 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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PUSH NOTIFICATIONS

Happy Belated April Fool's Day!

xkcd.com/3074/
April 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Introducing BOSTON GAMEDEV WEEK - May 5-11! 🥳

Traveling to Boston for PAX East? Join us early for a week full of developer-focused events including meetups, roundtable chats, GodotCon, indies demo night and more!

Full schedule at gamedev.boston

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev
March 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The CoLab has officially launched! 🎊

We’re a new indie publisher focused on doing things differently - supporting devs, championing creativity, and building a kinder industry. 💖

Let’s change games for the better! 👾

🌐 www.thecolabgames.com/news/new-ind...

#IndieGames #GameDev #TheCoLab
April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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bill and ted's game engine of choice
April 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Yep
March 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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all devs at every single financial institution in the world are laughing
March 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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This game is juiced to the gills, you have got to check it out

⭐ Comes out in a month! ⭐
Our Release Date Trailer is now LIVE!

StarVaders will release on April 30th🎉

🤖Unlock 3 mecha classes with 10 unique pilots to choose from
💥Over 400 cards, aritfacts and upgrades
🎯Deep turn-based tactics

Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/...
March 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Soon…
March 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM