Clinton Shepherd
@foolhardygames.bsky.social
Senior Game Designer at Mighty Games (Keywords). Coffee, game dev and painting minis, in no particular order... (he/him)
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"The Bridge", my short, arcade-y, tower-defense-like is now up on @itch.io for anyone to play; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
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I'm going to call this done.
Was fun to dive back into doing Creature Animation.
If anyone wants their dragons animated, or anything animated for that matter, I'm currently looking for new work :)
#3Danimation #animation #dragon #animator
Was fun to dive back into doing Creature Animation.
If anyone wants their dragons animated, or anything animated for that matter, I'm currently looking for new work :)
#3Danimation #animation #dragon #animator
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
I'm going to call this done.
Was fun to dive back into doing Creature Animation.
If anyone wants their dragons animated, or anything animated for that matter, I'm currently looking for new work :)
#3Danimation #animation #dragon #animator
Was fun to dive back into doing Creature Animation.
If anyone wants their dragons animated, or anything animated for that matter, I'm currently looking for new work :)
#3Danimation #animation #dragon #animator
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Are the games industry jobs in the room with us now Mark
At SAGE this morning, Big Ant Studios COO Mark Bracken suggests you can go and get a games degree and walk into a video game job.
"Now is the easiest time to get into the industry" he says.
"Now is the easiest time to get into the industry" he says.
February 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Are the games industry jobs in the room with us now Mark
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Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
February 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
Got an incredible comment from a player over on @itch.io who not only really liked the game, but also invented their own custom mode/challenge where they only allow two of their gunners to actually fire the cannons (forcing the third to never leave the back line)
"The Bridge", my short, arcade-y, tower-defense-like is now up on @itch.io for anyone to play; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
February 1, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Got an incredible comment from a player over on @itch.io who not only really liked the game, but also invented their own custom mode/challenge where they only allow two of their gunners to actually fire the cannons (forcing the third to never leave the back line)
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it's out now!!! store.steampowered.com/app/3811020/... #BLASTERMANCER
January 30, 2026 at 1:54 AM
it's out now!!! store.steampowered.com/app/3811020/... #BLASTERMANCER
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I'm In This Photo and I Don't Like It.
With winter in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, Australia really stands out as exceptionally hot looking at the forecast temperatures across the world. Possible record-breaking heat tomorrow in the southeast. www.bom.gov.au/australia/ch...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
January 26, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I'm In This Photo and I Don't Like It.
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Hi all! 🦝
I'm looking for a new position as a game design lead / director!
I've been designing games for almost 15 years now (😳) with 6 of those as a lead, on anything from AAA transmedia worlds to experimental indie projects.
My website: robin-v.net
Please share! (and friends, say hi!) 💜
I'm looking for a new position as a game design lead / director!
I've been designing games for almost 15 years now (😳) with 6 of those as a lead, on anything from AAA transmedia worlds to experimental indie projects.
My website: robin-v.net
Please share! (and friends, say hi!) 💜
Robin Vilain
robin-v.net
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Hi all! 🦝
I'm looking for a new position as a game design lead / director!
I've been designing games for almost 15 years now (😳) with 6 of those as a lead, on anything from AAA transmedia worlds to experimental indie projects.
My website: robin-v.net
Please share! (and friends, say hi!) 💜
I'm looking for a new position as a game design lead / director!
I've been designing games for almost 15 years now (😳) with 6 of those as a lead, on anything from AAA transmedia worlds to experimental indie projects.
My website: robin-v.net
Please share! (and friends, say hi!) 💜
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An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
www.freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 1:35 AM
An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
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Would love to speak to any regular international GDC attendees who are skipping this year's show (or were going to attend and have now cancelled) due to the current political climate. DMs here or [email protected], thank you!
January 17, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Would love to speak to any regular international GDC attendees who are skipping this year's show (or were going to attend and have now cancelled) due to the current political climate. DMs here or [email protected], thank you!
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January 12, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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uh oh it s time for : new game. this one is
❄️ SPACE CORGI 2: SNOWHOUND PROTOCOL ❄️
🐶 pilot my ACTUAL dog s
🔄 switch freely between dogs (UNLIKE space corgi ONE)
🌭 one dog is PRETTY LONG
🍞 the other is NOT USEFUL
🧱 30 levels !! what? in ONE GAME? listen
adamatomic.itch.io/space-corgi-2
❄️ SPACE CORGI 2: SNOWHOUND PROTOCOL ❄️
🐶 pilot my ACTUAL dog s
🔄 switch freely between dogs (UNLIKE space corgi ONE)
🌭 one dog is PRETTY LONG
🍞 the other is NOT USEFUL
🧱 30 levels !! what? in ONE GAME? listen
adamatomic.itch.io/space-corgi-2
January 10, 2026 at 4:04 AM
uh oh it s time for : new game. this one is
❄️ SPACE CORGI 2: SNOWHOUND PROTOCOL ❄️
🐶 pilot my ACTUAL dog s
🔄 switch freely between dogs (UNLIKE space corgi ONE)
🌭 one dog is PRETTY LONG
🍞 the other is NOT USEFUL
🧱 30 levels !! what? in ONE GAME? listen
adamatomic.itch.io/space-corgi-2
❄️ SPACE CORGI 2: SNOWHOUND PROTOCOL ❄️
🐶 pilot my ACTUAL dog s
🔄 switch freely between dogs (UNLIKE space corgi ONE)
🌭 one dog is PRETTY LONG
🍞 the other is NOT USEFUL
🧱 30 levels !! what? in ONE GAME? listen
adamatomic.itch.io/space-corgi-2
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Do you like #pico8? Of course you do! 🕹️
@nerdyteachers.bsky.social published this years PICO-View full of amazing articles! Reviews, dev articles, showcases, everything your heart might desire!
Cover Art by OK_Letterhead1848
nerdyteachers.com/PICO-8/pico-...
#indiedev #retrogaming
@nerdyteachers.bsky.social published this years PICO-View full of amazing articles! Reviews, dev articles, showcases, everything your heart might desire!
Cover Art by OK_Letterhead1848
nerdyteachers.com/PICO-8/pico-...
#indiedev #retrogaming
January 2, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Do you like #pico8? Of course you do! 🕹️
@nerdyteachers.bsky.social published this years PICO-View full of amazing articles! Reviews, dev articles, showcases, everything your heart might desire!
Cover Art by OK_Letterhead1848
nerdyteachers.com/PICO-8/pico-...
#indiedev #retrogaming
@nerdyteachers.bsky.social published this years PICO-View full of amazing articles! Reviews, dev articles, showcases, everything your heart might desire!
Cover Art by OK_Letterhead1848
nerdyteachers.com/PICO-8/pico-...
#indiedev #retrogaming
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I am on the lookout for a contract games designer for paid work. Preferably with experience in Unreal and at least 1 shipped game (due to the responsibilities).
Remote Australia, VIC preference but not required.
Send them my way for a chat!
Remote Australia, VIC preference but not required.
Send them my way for a chat!
January 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM
I am on the lookout for a contract games designer for paid work. Preferably with experience in Unreal and at least 1 shipped game (due to the responsibilities).
Remote Australia, VIC preference but not required.
Send them my way for a chat!
Remote Australia, VIC preference but not required.
Send them my way for a chat!
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My kid Tom loves drawing cities, so we made a game where you can draw them like he does! Go play Tom City here -> tomanddad.itch.io/TomCity
December 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
My kid Tom loves drawing cities, so we made a game where you can draw them like he does! Go play Tom City here -> tomanddad.itch.io/TomCity
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NEW VIDEO! The last Scanlines for the year is APPROACHING FAST, and it's a look at Darius Extra for the #megadrive/#genesis, which shows off a neat case of a fan project going legit and filling an ever so unique gap!
As well as being a fantastic shmup!
#retrogaming
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bAr...
As well as being a fantastic shmup!
#retrogaming
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bAr...
Darius Extra (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis): Huge Battleships Are Approaching Fast!
YouTube video by Beyond The Scanlines
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
NEW VIDEO! The last Scanlines for the year is APPROACHING FAST, and it's a look at Darius Extra for the #megadrive/#genesis, which shows off a neat case of a fan project going legit and filling an ever so unique gap!
As well as being a fantastic shmup!
#retrogaming
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bAr...
As well as being a fantastic shmup!
#retrogaming
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bAr...
Been making the most of the Xmas/NYE time void by chipping away at my current #pico8 project; a little hex-grid, turn-based strategy game dubbed "Oh Nobles!". Currently have most of the core-gameplay down and a basic dumb-as-bricks AI to play against, so things are coming along nicely!
December 29, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Been making the most of the Xmas/NYE time void by chipping away at my current #pico8 project; a little hex-grid, turn-based strategy game dubbed "Oh Nobles!". Currently have most of the core-gameplay down and a basic dumb-as-bricks AI to play against, so things are coming along nicely!
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Top 5 Pico-8 Games of 2025 ::: Best #Pico8 games released this year (out of those I'd played / in my opinion). What's your favourite #indiegame title on the platform?
Links to all games are in the video description.
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=83YO... «
Links to all games are in the video description.
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=83YO... «
Top 5 Pico-8 Games (I've Played in) 2025
YouTube video by LastofAvari
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Top 5 Pico-8 Games of 2025 ::: Best #Pico8 games released this year (out of those I'd played / in my opinion). What's your favourite #indiegame title on the platform?
Links to all games are in the video description.
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=83YO... «
Links to all games are in the video description.
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=83YO... «
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This year I wrote and released a set of methodologies for measuring the greenhouse gas emissions of videogame making, distributing, playing, etc. (with a lot of help and input)
I think they’re pretty neat and provide new pathways to reduce those emissions
sustainablegamesalliance.org/standard/
I think they’re pretty neat and provide new pathways to reduce those emissions
sustainablegamesalliance.org/standard/
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025, no matter how big or small
Reading & writing has kept me alive this year.
Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
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Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
1/
December 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
This year I wrote and released a set of methodologies for measuring the greenhouse gas emissions of videogame making, distributing, playing, etc. (with a lot of help and input)
I think they’re pretty neat and provide new pathways to reduce those emissions
sustainablegamesalliance.org/standard/
I think they’re pretty neat and provide new pathways to reduce those emissions
sustainablegamesalliance.org/standard/
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🕛 Final 12 hours of ModDB voting
Didn’t expect this at all, but Tiberian Sun Rising made it into the Top 100 Mods of 2025 ❤️
After a long year focused on deep optimisation, it honestly means a lot to know the project still resonates.
www.moddb.com/groups/2025-...
Didn’t expect this at all, but Tiberian Sun Rising made it into the Top 100 Mods of 2025 ❤️
After a long year focused on deep optimisation, it honestly means a lot to know the project still resonates.
www.moddb.com/groups/2025-...
Top 100 - 2025 Mod of the Year Awards
The 24th installment of the Mod of the Year Awards has arrived, to crown the best new releases, updates, and upcoming mods from 2025. It's the biggest celebration of modding for developers and players...
www.moddb.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🕛 Final 12 hours of ModDB voting
Didn’t expect this at all, but Tiberian Sun Rising made it into the Top 100 Mods of 2025 ❤️
After a long year focused on deep optimisation, it honestly means a lot to know the project still resonates.
www.moddb.com/groups/2025-...
Didn’t expect this at all, but Tiberian Sun Rising made it into the Top 100 Mods of 2025 ❤️
After a long year focused on deep optimisation, it honestly means a lot to know the project still resonates.
www.moddb.com/groups/2025-...
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Sharpen your swords, steady your nerve, and maybe pack a spare pair of socks, because Scorpion Swamp has officially arrived as the latest DLC gamebook for Fighting Fantasy Classics!
Available now for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, via Steam, Google Play and the App Store.
#choosewiselyfestival
Available now for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, via Steam, Google Play and the App Store.
#choosewiselyfestival
Fighting Fantasy Classics - Choose Wisely in the Scorpion Swamp! - Steam News
Two Steves. One swamp. Infinite bad decisions.
store.steampowered.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Sharpen your swords, steady your nerve, and maybe pack a spare pair of socks, because Scorpion Swamp has officially arrived as the latest DLC gamebook for Fighting Fantasy Classics!
Available now for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, via Steam, Google Play and the App Store.
#choosewiselyfestival
Available now for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, via Steam, Google Play and the App Store.
#choosewiselyfestival
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Thinking about doing more shit like this in my spare time. When I get some.
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Thinking about doing more shit like this in my spare time. When I get some.
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My job is create problem and then solve it
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My job is create problem and then solve it
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This is the most Australian thing I have seen all week and it's a mood
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is the most Australian thing I have seen all week and it's a mood
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Introducing Barrow!
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Introducing Barrow!
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
A Gardening FPS where your Grandma has opened a portal to a decaying underworld in her cottage town.
We were unable to secure funding but I'm excited to share what the team built.
bit.ly/43xLiXG
🎮 Pitch Demo
📄 Project History
🖼️ Gallery
🎶 Soundtrack
🫂Team Credits
It doesn't look like much, but I'm pretty happy with my initial attempt at some basic hex-based range-finding/pathing on this new #pico8 project. Still much more to do!
November 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
It doesn't look like much, but I'm pretty happy with my initial attempt at some basic hex-based range-finding/pathing on this new #pico8 project. Still much more to do!