Danni W. 🌱 🔜 DICE!
@dpandaheart.bsky.social
Art Director at Self Hunter Studio
Co-Owner/Manager of @gamedevperkup.bsky.social ⚔️
3D Enviro Artist @HeartMachineHQ
Scholarship Manager @gdocexpo.com 🫒
Creator of @thepeepsdiscord.bsky.social 🌱
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Co-Owner/Manager of @gamedevperkup.bsky.social ⚔️
3D Enviro Artist @HeartMachineHQ
Scholarship Manager @gdocexpo.com 🫒
Creator of @thepeepsdiscord.bsky.social 🌱
|| Opinions my own♡
📨 [email protected]
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Hello I got to briefly work on Goodnight Universe!! 🥹💛💛 It's such an incredible experience and the team is stellar. Go check it out 🥂✨
I'll be at DICE next week!✨ As someone who helps manage several orgs empowering gamedev communities - will be continuing to expand my network w/ like-minded folks.
I'll also be there helping pitch our game our team at Self Hunter Studio have been working on; w/ representation by The Arsenal Agency.
I'll also be there helping pitch our game our team at Self Hunter Studio have been working on; w/ representation by The Arsenal Agency.
February 6, 2026 at 8:31 PM
I'll be at DICE next week!✨ As someone who helps manage several orgs empowering gamedev communities - will be continuing to expand my network w/ like-minded folks.
I'll also be there helping pitch our game our team at Self Hunter Studio have been working on; w/ representation by The Arsenal Agency.
I'll also be there helping pitch our game our team at Self Hunter Studio have been working on; w/ representation by The Arsenal Agency.
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Dosa Divas, a spicy narrative turn-based JRPG, launches on April 14 for PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, and Switch 2. Demo is now available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2950710/...
February 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Dosa Divas, a spicy narrative turn-based JRPG, launches on April 14 for PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, and Switch 2. Demo is now available on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2950710/...
Excited to announce that I've been awarded/ selected into @bvigaming.bsky.social 2026 D.I.C.E. Cohort! Grateful to be accepted alongside so many absolutely stellar, industry champions.
Another post following with details of my attendance! 💚✨
Another post following with details of my attendance! 💚✨
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Excited to announce that I've been awarded/ selected into @bvigaming.bsky.social 2026 D.I.C.E. Cohort! Grateful to be accepted alongside so many absolutely stellar, industry champions.
Another post following with details of my attendance! 💚✨
Another post following with details of my attendance! 💚✨
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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This is our Island adventure Lou's Lagoon - no combat, but so much to explore, on foot and by seaplane! 🛩️🫶
#louslagoon #indiedev
#louslagoon #indiedev
February 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This is our Island adventure Lou's Lagoon - no combat, but so much to explore, on foot and by seaplane! 🛩️🫶
#louslagoon #indiedev
#louslagoon #indiedev
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Shout out to all the amazing Black game developers, media, and creatives across every part of making games. I’m rooting for y’all year-round.
Go follow Black folks making games. We’re often ignored, then imitated. Tag some Black devs below and follow the ones you don’t know yet.
Go follow Black folks making games. We’re often ignored, then imitated. Tag some Black devs below and follow the ones you don’t know yet.
February 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Shout out to all the amazing Black game developers, media, and creatives across every part of making games. I’m rooting for y’all year-round.
Go follow Black folks making games. We’re often ignored, then imitated. Tag some Black devs below and follow the ones you don’t know yet.
Go follow Black folks making games. We’re often ignored, then imitated. Tag some Black devs below and follow the ones you don’t know yet.
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🚨🏺Introducing our newest game: KILN!🏺🚨
An online multiplayer, pottery party brawler! Teams of colorful spirits sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel, and the size and shape of your pots determine your play-style and abilities. Coming 2026 (yep, THIS year)!
youtu.be/mi0iRV0U3VY
An online multiplayer, pottery party brawler! Teams of colorful spirits sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel, and the size and shape of your pots determine your play-style and abilities. Coming 2026 (yep, THIS year)!
youtu.be/mi0iRV0U3VY
Kiln Announce Trailer - YouTube
An online multiplayer, pottery party brawler! Launching 2026
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 6:53 PM
🚨🏺Introducing our newest game: KILN!🏺🚨
An online multiplayer, pottery party brawler! Teams of colorful spirits sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel, and the size and shape of your pots determine your play-style and abilities. Coming 2026 (yep, THIS year)!
youtu.be/mi0iRV0U3VY
An online multiplayer, pottery party brawler! Teams of colorful spirits sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel, and the size and shape of your pots determine your play-style and abilities. Coming 2026 (yep, THIS year)!
youtu.be/mi0iRV0U3VY
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PSA: You do NOT have "until Jan 30th" to call your reps about ICE. The House is voting on the DHS appropriations bill TODAY (1/22) 🚨🚨
January 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM
PSA: You do NOT have "until Jan 30th" to call your reps about ICE. The House is voting on the DHS appropriations bill TODAY (1/22) 🚨🚨
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Are you a writer or narrative designer attending GDC? For the first time, GDC is hosting a Narrative Portfolio Review Workshop! I've assembled a literal dream team of Senior/Lead narrative folks to review portfolios, so bring your materials!
Deets: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...
Deets: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...
January 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Are you a writer or narrative designer attending GDC? For the first time, GDC is hosting a Narrative Portfolio Review Workshop! I've assembled a literal dream team of Senior/Lead narrative folks to review portfolios, so bring your materials!
Deets: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...
Deets: schedule.gdconf.com/session/narr...
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Happy New Year Peeps! Just in case you missed it, we have partnered with GDC Festival of Gaming to provide 4 Festival Passes for GDC valued at $1,199 to you lovely peeps! Taking place in San Francisco from March 9th-13th,2026. Tomorrow is the last day to don't, so don't miss out! 📣💚
January 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Happy New Year Peeps! Just in case you missed it, we have partnered with GDC Festival of Gaming to provide 4 Festival Passes for GDC valued at $1,199 to you lovely peeps! Taking place in San Francisco from March 9th-13th,2026. Tomorrow is the last day to don't, so don't miss out! 📣💚
And one MORE thing! Excited to be able to continue providing opportunities for folks in this chaotic industry. We need community now more than ever. 💛🩵
🌱📢 Announcement pt.2! This month, we are also proud to announce that we are 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗗𝗖: 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!✨ As a thank you for being a part of our community, you have the chance to apply for a free GDC Festival pass through our Gamedev PerkUp Scholarship. (1/2)
January 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
And one MORE thing! Excited to be able to continue providing opportunities for folks in this chaotic industry. We need community now more than ever. 💛🩵
1st Gamedev PerkUp of the year! 🥳 We might have some new goodies in the works as well 👀 See y'all there!
🌱 Announcement! 1st Gamedev PerkUp of the year will be February 21st, 10am - 2pm @ Good People Coffee's gorgeous venue in Santa Monica!
As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge! We'll be doing some quick check-ins when folks arrive.
We'll see u there!
🎊 tinyurl.com/GDPU-Feb2026
As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge! We'll be doing some quick check-ins when folks arrive.
We'll see u there!
🎊 tinyurl.com/GDPU-Feb2026
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
1st Gamedev PerkUp of the year! 🥳 We might have some new goodies in the works as well 👀 See y'all there!
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#portfolioday, I'm trying my luck again with my very old illustrations ⚡️⚡️⚡️
January 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM
#portfolioday, I'm trying my luck again with my very old illustrations ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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Absolute shame on Ubisoft management for this revolting union busting move - no matter how they try to spin it, the timing could not be more obvious. Full solidarity with the workers ✊ keep an eye out for calls of support from @uwch.bsky.social !
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-shut...
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-shut...
Ubisoft shuttering freshly-unionised Halifax studio, 71 jobs affected
The studio is the latest to be hit by the company's ongoing cutbacks.
www.gamesindustry.biz
January 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Absolute shame on Ubisoft management for this revolting union busting move - no matter how they try to spin it, the timing could not be more obvious. Full solidarity with the workers ✊ keep an eye out for calls of support from @uwch.bsky.social !
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-shut...
www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-shut...
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I know plenty have folks have shared it but in case you missed it, Discord is asking for user opinions on adding AI to the platform. Give em hell and tell them precisely how you feel about it. Including the intent to leave if it's added in.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I know plenty have folks have shared it but in case you missed it, Discord is asking for user opinions on adding AI to the platform. Give em hell and tell them precisely how you feel about it. Including the intent to leave if it's added in.
discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Happening in 10 minutes!! 🥳🩷
✨Announcement!! I will be paneling at MAGFest 2026!! I'll be speaking about community support & leadership positions, helping so many in and around this industry! 🥳💜
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
January 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Happening in 10 minutes!! 🥳🩷
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✨Announcement!! I will be paneling at MAGFest 2026!! I'll be speaking about community support & leadership positions, helping so many in and around this industry! 🥳💜
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
✨Announcement!! I will be paneling at MAGFest 2026!! I'll be speaking about community support & leadership positions, helping so many in and around this industry! 🥳💜
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
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ICE funding expires January 30. Call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
January 8, 2026 at 4:09 AM
ICE funding expires January 30. Call Congress to say whether you think it should be continued. US Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121.
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magfest magfest magfest magfest magfest :D
January 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
magfest magfest magfest magfest magfest :D
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Wishlist #GDoCExpo alum @aerialknight.com's upcoming title, DropShot, on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3465190/...
They're so close to their wishlist goal, so if a fast-paced, stylized FPS where you face off against enemies to grab a parachute and land first sounds up your alley, wishlist now!
store.steampowered.com/app/3465190/...
They're so close to their wishlist goal, so if a fast-paced, stylized FPS where you face off against enemies to grab a parachute and land first sounds up your alley, wishlist now!
Aerial_Knight's DropShot on Steam
Dropshot is a fast-paced, stylized FPS where you face off against enemies to grab a parachute and land first. Armed with limited "Finger Gun" bullets, outsmart enemies, avoid fire, and use s...
store.steampowered.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Wishlist #GDoCExpo alum @aerialknight.com's upcoming title, DropShot, on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/3465190/...
They're so close to their wishlist goal, so if a fast-paced, stylized FPS where you face off against enemies to grab a parachute and land first sounds up your alley, wishlist now!
store.steampowered.com/app/3465190/...
They're so close to their wishlist goal, so if a fast-paced, stylized FPS where you face off against enemies to grab a parachute and land first sounds up your alley, wishlist now!
✨Announcement!! I will be paneling at MAGFest 2026!! I'll be speaking about community support & leadership positions, helping so many in and around this industry! 🥳💜
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
✨Announcement!! I will be paneling at MAGFest 2026!! I'll be speaking about community support & leadership positions, helping so many in and around this industry! 🥳💜
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
Stop by this Friday at Panels 5 @ 5pm with my stellar fellow panelists alongside me!
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Heading to MagFest this week and will be on a few panels, including one I'm helping to host.
Along with showing Clock Out at 2, our upcoming Thriller Narrative Adventure Game.
✨"This Road isn't all Rainbows" Game Dev Panel
✨"Let's Make a Megaman-Like Game" Workshop
Along with showing Clock Out at 2, our upcoming Thriller Narrative Adventure Game.
✨"This Road isn't all Rainbows" Game Dev Panel
✨"Let's Make a Megaman-Like Game" Workshop
January 6, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Heading to MagFest this week and will be on a few panels, including one I'm helping to host.
Along with showing Clock Out at 2, our upcoming Thriller Narrative Adventure Game.
✨"This Road isn't all Rainbows" Game Dev Panel
✨"Let's Make a Megaman-Like Game" Workshop
Along with showing Clock Out at 2, our upcoming Thriller Narrative Adventure Game.
✨"This Road isn't all Rainbows" Game Dev Panel
✨"Let's Make a Megaman-Like Game" Workshop
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magfest is short for Magnificent Festivities
January 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
magfest is short for Magnificent Festivities
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Watchtower
Painting study
Painting study
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Watchtower
Painting study
Painting study