James ๐ซ โ๐พ
@jamestl.bsky.social
Gamer โข Game Designer โข Aspiring Author
Lead, Content Production @unity.com
CEO & Founder @ Hi-Score Games Consulting
www.hsgamesconsulting.com ๐ฎโ๐พ๐ง๐พโโ๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Lead, Content Production @unity.com
CEO & Founder @ Hi-Score Games Consulting
www.hsgamesconsulting.com ๐ฎโ๐พ๐ง๐พโโ๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
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James ๐ซ โ๐พ
@jamestl.bsky.social
ยท Nov 9
Hey BlueSky! ๐๐พ
James (or SteezyXL) here. Iโm a:
๐ฎ Gamer, always have been my entire life. Iโve made games and currently work in the industry
โ๐พ Aspiring author whoโs currently writing a Fantasy novel
๐ง๐พโโ๏ธ Consultant for Game & UI Design
Expect random musings about any one of these topics or more. ๐
James (or SteezyXL) here. Iโm a:
๐ฎ Gamer, always have been my entire life. Iโve made games and currently work in the industry
โ๐พ Aspiring author whoโs currently writing a Fantasy novel
๐ง๐พโโ๏ธ Consultant for Game & UI Design
Expect random musings about any one of these topics or more. ๐
If you want to play the game you can on your computer here: play.unity.com/en/games/edc...
January 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
If you want to play the game you can on your computer here: play.unity.com/en/games/edc...
Weโre unveiling the game we made!! Come see what we were able to create in just 7 days!!
It's time for the big reveal! Team Unity has been hard at work on their submission for Global Game Jam 2025 and they're FINALLY ready to show it!
Join the commUnity in our livestream to see the finished project! Join us soon! โถ๏ธ shorturl.at/9Mmp2
Join the commUnity in our livestream to see the finished project! Join us soon! โถ๏ธ shorturl.at/9Mmp2
January 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Weโre unveiling the game we made!! Come see what we were able to create in just 7 days!!
Weโre back on stream discussing what our game will be and do a little working session! Check us out ๐๐พ
Team Unity is back with a Game Jam working session. Join the team as they work to finish _____________ (its a surprise). See you in just a few! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk9b...
Character Modeling and Adding VFX - Team Unity Game Jam Work Session
YouTube video by Unity
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Weโre back on stream discussing what our game will be and do a little working session! Check us out ๐๐พ
Streaming on @unity.comโs Twitch for Global Game Jam 2025! Come check us out and help us decide what kind of game to build ๐ค๐
www.twitch.tv/unity
www.twitch.tv/unity
Unity - Twitch
Team Unity Jams - Global Game Jam Kickoff
www.twitch.tv
January 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Streaming on @unity.comโs Twitch for Global Game Jam 2025! Come check us out and help us decide what kind of game to build ๐ค๐
www.twitch.tv/unity
www.twitch.tv/unity
One thing that I hope is a big focus for #NintendoSwitch2 is a vastly improved online experience. I want it to be easier to connect with friends online, system-wide party chat, a stronger network infrastructure, and a fun social app to connect with others who play similar games to make new friends ๐๐พ
a black nintendo switch with a blue and red controller on a blue background
ALT: a black nintendo switch with a blue and red controller on a blue background
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January 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
One thing that I hope is a big focus for #NintendoSwitch2 is a vastly improved online experience. I want it to be easier to connect with friends online, system-wide party chat, a stronger network infrastructure, and a fun social app to connect with others who play similar games to make new friends ๐๐พ
A bit underwhelming of a reveal, but that could be thanks to all of the recent leaks that were pretty accurate. Regardless, looking forward to learning more about the next generation of Switch and seeing the games!!
Introducing #NintendoSwitch2, the successor to Nintendo Switch, releasing in 2025.
Learn more: ninten.do/6013U8Rsf
youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ?...
Learn more: ninten.do/6013U8Rsf
youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ?...
Nintendo Switch 2 โ First-look trailer
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
youtu.be
January 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A bit underwhelming of a reveal, but that could be thanks to all of the recent leaks that were pretty accurate. Regardless, looking forward to learning more about the next generation of Switch and seeing the games!!
Thor is so much fun to play. ๐จโก๏ธ
#MarvelRivals
#MarvelRivals
January 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Thor is so much fun to play. ๐จโก๏ธ
#MarvelRivals
#MarvelRivals
Agreed. Which is probably why Persona 5 was so beloved too. Final Fantasy has such a cool world / magic lore that this could actually fit well in a school setting.
December 30, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Agreed. Which is probably why Persona 5 was so beloved too. Final Fantasy has such a cool world / magic lore that this could actually fit well in a school setting.
That would be cool. Iโd definitely play that!
December 30, 2024 at 2:53 AM
That would be cool. Iโd definitely play that!
Merry Christmas! Got an awesome new ornament for our tree as a gift! #SonicTheHedgehog was the first game I ever played ๐คฉ
December 25, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Merry Christmas! Got an awesome new ornament for our tree as a gift! #SonicTheHedgehog was the first game I ever played ๐คฉ
Spent some time trying out different characters today. Thor is starting to click with me. ๐จโก๏ธ
#MarvelRivals
#MarvelRivals
December 23, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Spent some time trying out different characters today. Thor is starting to click with me. ๐จโก๏ธ
#MarvelRivals
#MarvelRivals
Iโve always said that I plan to spend my retirement years working through the massive backlog of games Iโve accumulated over the years. ๐ด๐พ๐ฎ
๐ฎGaming question of the day๐พ
Do you think you will ever voluntarily stop gaming, or will you keep this hobby for the rest of your life?
Do you think you will ever voluntarily stop gaming, or will you keep this hobby for the rest of your life?
December 22, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Iโve always said that I plan to spend my retirement years working through the massive backlog of games Iโve accumulated over the years. ๐ด๐พ๐ฎ
Hereโs my #Nintendo2024YearInReview!
I definitely played my Switch a bit less this year, but still had a great time with games like Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario Party: Jamboree. With the imminent announcement of the Switch 2, Iโm eager for 2025 to be the year of Nintendo!
I definitely played my Switch a bit less this year, but still had a great time with games like Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario Party: Jamboree. With the imminent announcement of the Switch 2, Iโm eager for 2025 to be the year of Nintendo!
December 18, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Hereโs my #Nintendo2024YearInReview!
I definitely played my Switch a bit less this year, but still had a great time with games like Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario Party: Jamboree. With the imminent announcement of the Switch 2, Iโm eager for 2025 to be the year of Nintendo!
I definitely played my Switch a bit less this year, but still had a great time with games like Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario Party: Jamboree. With the imminent announcement of the Switch 2, Iโm eager for 2025 to be the year of Nintendo!
One of my top anticipated games. Big Mass Effect vibes ๐คฉ
Exodus | Official Gameplay Trailer
Full Video โถ๏ธ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmJx...
Quick Details
โช๏ธAction RPG with dialogue choices, your own ship, human/alien companions
โช๏ธCustomizable protag, male/female
โช๏ธTime dilation can 'radically' change companions, your homeworld, etc depending on your choices
Full Video โถ๏ธ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmJx...
Quick Details
โช๏ธAction RPG with dialogue choices, your own ship, human/alien companions
โช๏ธCustomizable protag, male/female
โช๏ธTime dilation can 'radically' change companions, your homeworld, etc depending on your choices
December 18, 2024 at 3:28 AM
One of my top anticipated games. Big Mass Effect vibes ๐คฉ
Reposted by James ๐ซ โ๐พ
-shows up wearing ceasefire pin
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
December 13, 2024 at 4:16 AM
-shows up wearing ceasefire pin
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
-talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs
-denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms
-takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives
-doesnt name drop any celebs
forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man
This clip needs to be shared everywhere in the games industry! Game devs, publishers, and most importantly EXECUTIVES need to hear and understand this! THIS is how we push the industry forward. Create the game that YOU want to play - not the game that will make you the most money ๐๐พ๐ค
December 13, 2024 at 6:23 AM
This clip needs to be shared everywhere in the games industry! Game devs, publishers, and most importantly EXECUTIVES need to hear and understand this! THIS is how we push the industry forward. Create the game that YOU want to play - not the game that will make you the most money ๐๐พ๐ค
Woohoo congrats on Astro Bot winning Game of the Year at #TheGameAwards! ๐ฅณ
With #TheGameAwards happening tonight, I figured Iโd add my take for Game of the Year: AstroBot! I absolutely loved every minute of it. There was so much fun and creativity added to every level. You can feel Nintendoโs decades of influence all throughout. Games like these are why I LOVE gaming!
December 13, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Woohoo congrats on Astro Bot winning Game of the Year at #TheGameAwards! ๐ฅณ
Yes I was thinking the same!
December 13, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Yes I was thinking the same!
I would be very surprised given Metaphor JUST came out but hey it could happen! ๐ค๐พ๐
December 12, 2024 at 10:44 PM
I would be very surprised given Metaphor JUST came out but hey it could happen! ๐ค๐พ๐
Runner-up: Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Now this was a surprise for me. I did NOT expect to enjoy this game as much as I did. Bringing the creativity of the last two 3D Zelda games into a 2.5D experience was done ingeniously. Exploring dungeons and the open world any way you want was so fun!
December 12, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Runner-up: Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Now this was a surprise for me. I did NOT expect to enjoy this game as much as I did. Bringing the creativity of the last two 3D Zelda games into a 2.5D experience was done ingeniously. Exploring dungeons and the open world any way you want was so fun!
With #TheGameAwards happening tonight, I figured Iโd add my take for Game of the Year: AstroBot! I absolutely loved every minute of it. There was so much fun and creativity added to every level. You can feel Nintendoโs decades of influence all throughout. Games like these are why I LOVE gaming!
December 12, 2024 at 10:39 PM
With #TheGameAwards happening tonight, I figured Iโd add my take for Game of the Year: AstroBot! I absolutely loved every minute of it. There was so much fun and creativity added to every level. You can feel Nintendoโs decades of influence all throughout. Games like these are why I LOVE gaming!
Im hoping we see the reveal of the Switch 2 ๐๐พ
December 12, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Im hoping we see the reveal of the Switch 2 ๐๐พ
Overwatch 2 officially dethroned Apex Legends this year for me. Curious to see if Marvel Rivals will dethrone OW2 in 2025 ๐
PlayStation Wrap-up 2024
wrapup.playstation.com/en-us/
PlayStation Wrap-up 2024
wrapup.playstation.com/en-us/
December 12, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Overwatch 2 officially dethroned Apex Legends this year for me. Curious to see if Marvel Rivals will dethrone OW2 in 2025 ๐
PlayStation Wrap-up 2024
wrapup.playstation.com/en-us/
PlayStation Wrap-up 2024
wrapup.playstation.com/en-us/
SteezyXL - Twitch
SteezyXL plays #MarvelRivals #PS5share #CloakNDagger #StrategistMain
Twitch.tv
December 7, 2024 at 6:27 AM