John Aljets
@johnaljets.bsky.social
Video Producer and more. Independent Game Journalist. Professional Nerd. That guy who tries to make games. Pizza roll connoisseur. Be sure to check me out on YouTube.
https://linktr.ee/jpaljets
E-mail: [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/jpaljets
E-mail: [email protected]
Trying to learn how to create textures from scratch. Because I hate myself apparently...
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Trying to learn how to create textures from scratch. Because I hate myself apparently...
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With this discount, I'm making art at $25-50 a piece, easily the cheapest I've offered in a long long time!
I'd love to make a piece for you to give as a gift to someone you love! Or someone you hate! Either works for me.
I'd love to make a piece for you to give as a gift to someone you love! Or someone you hate! Either works for me.
While I do not have any immediate emergency issues, I would like to afford a bit of food for Thanksgiving this week.
So I'm here to announce 50% off my normal rates for commissions! A Black Friday deal!
Please reach out if you're interested: finfrockzack.wixsite.com/artbyzackfin...
So I'm here to announce 50% off my normal rates for commissions! A Black Friday deal!
Please reach out if you're interested: finfrockzack.wixsite.com/artbyzackfin...
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
With this discount, I'm making art at $25-50 a piece, easily the cheapest I've offered in a long long time!
I'd love to make a piece for you to give as a gift to someone you love! Or someone you hate! Either works for me.
I'd love to make a piece for you to give as a gift to someone you love! Or someone you hate! Either works for me.
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Rule of thumb, don't ever listen to a CEO about anything related to Ai.
Ai is being marketed as "helping" devs but devs don't like it and are being forced to use it.
The only thing Ai is guaranteed to create are layoffs, it's really good at that.
Ai is being marketed as "helping" devs but devs don't like it and are being forced to use it.
The only thing Ai is guaranteed to create are layoffs, it's really good at that.
Opposing Steam’s AI Disclosures, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Says Game Stores Should Drop "the AI tag" Because "it makes no sense" When "AI will be involved in nearly all future production"
www.gamesradar.com/games/opposi...
#ai #gamedev #steam #epicgames #videogames #gaming
www.gamesradar.com/games/opposi...
#ai #gamedev #steam #epicgames #videogames #gaming
Opposing Steam's AI disclosures, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says game stores should drop "the AI tag" because "it makes no sense" when "AI will be involved in nearly all future production"
Steam has actually made AI disclosures even more prominent
www.gamesradar.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Rule of thumb, don't ever listen to a CEO about anything related to Ai.
Ai is being marketed as "helping" devs but devs don't like it and are being forced to use it.
The only thing Ai is guaranteed to create are layoffs, it's really good at that.
Ai is being marketed as "helping" devs but devs don't like it and are being forced to use it.
The only thing Ai is guaranteed to create are layoffs, it's really good at that.
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Sat down with @johnaljets.bsky.social again last week and played a bit of #BeefArena, with plenty of discussion about the development process and my focus while devving!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #dvdcommentary
youtu.be/1gS1-WPG2wY?...
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #dvdcommentary
youtu.be/1gS1-WPG2wY?...
Mutant Bovine Carnage! - Developer Commentary with BeefArena Developer Matthew Zinke
YouTube video by John Aljets
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Sat down with @johnaljets.bsky.social again last week and played a bit of #BeefArena, with plenty of discussion about the development process and my focus while devving!
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #dvdcommentary
youtu.be/1gS1-WPG2wY?...
#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #dvdcommentary
youtu.be/1gS1-WPG2wY?...
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Alright! Let's actually talk about this waterfall thing. It is an amazing showcase of many things that I adore from late 90s/early 2000s graphics.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Alright! Let's actually talk about this waterfall thing. It is an amazing showcase of many things that I adore from late 90s/early 2000s graphics.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
Well well well...if it isn't those old feelings of inadequacy. Good to see you're still hanging around...
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Well well well...if it isn't those old feelings of inadequacy. Good to see you're still hanging around...
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
Been a long time coming, but I finally earned that fifth digit.
Might not be the biggest accomplishment, but I'm incredibly proud of it. More good stuff to come in the future.
Onwards and upwards!
Might not be the biggest accomplishment, but I'm incredibly proud of it. More good stuff to come in the future.
Onwards and upwards!
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Been a long time coming, but I finally earned that fifth digit.
Might not be the biggest accomplishment, but I'm incredibly proud of it. More good stuff to come in the future.
Onwards and upwards!
Might not be the biggest accomplishment, but I'm incredibly proud of it. More good stuff to come in the future.
Onwards and upwards!
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Attention Indie Devs!
I just need 15 seconds ... of your game footage! A lot of people jumped on the 15s video trend, so I thought it would be cool to make a compilation to help indies get some visibility.
The anti-spam key is "kook".
lonewulfstudio.com/indieshowcas...
I just need 15 seconds ... of your game footage! A lot of people jumped on the 15s video trend, so I thought it would be cool to make a compilation to help indies get some visibility.
The anti-spam key is "kook".
lonewulfstudio.com/indieshowcas...
Lone Wulf Studio 2025 Indie Showcase Submission
Submit 15 seconds of game footage from games you worked on in 2025!
lonewulfstudio.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Attention Indie Devs!
I just need 15 seconds ... of your game footage! A lot of people jumped on the 15s video trend, so I thought it would be cool to make a compilation to help indies get some visibility.
The anti-spam key is "kook".
lonewulfstudio.com/indieshowcas...
I just need 15 seconds ... of your game footage! A lot of people jumped on the 15s video trend, so I thought it would be cool to make a compilation to help indies get some visibility.
The anti-spam key is "kook".
lonewulfstudio.com/indieshowcas...
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Rebecca Heineman, known best for co-founding original Fallout developer Interplay alongside Brain Fargo, Jay Patel, and Troy Worrell in the early 1980s, has died aged 62. https://bit.ly/4ifr8Ic
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Rebecca Heineman, known best for co-founding original Fallout developer Interplay alongside Brain Fargo, Jay Patel, and Troy Worrell in the early 1980s, has died aged 62. https://bit.ly/4ifr8Ic
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The Nightdive team is saddened by the loss of friend and industry legend, Rebecca Heineman. Her career spanned decades and impacted millions, with over 60 game credits to her name, including Baldur's Gate, Bard's Tale 3, and Killing Time: Resurrected.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Nightdive team is saddened by the loss of friend and industry legend, Rebecca Heineman. Her career spanned decades and impacted millions, with over 60 game credits to her name, including Baldur's Gate, Bard's Tale 3, and Killing Time: Resurrected.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
While I fully expect Expedition 33 to run away with the IGOTY award (and probably a lot of other GOTY awards) I also wouldn't be surprised if Silksong or Blue Prince took it.
Honestly might be one of the most stacked list of nominees of all time. So many good games out there!
Honestly might be one of the most stacked list of nominees of all time. So many good games out there!
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, airing on December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @ign.com, @gamespot.com, and @sixoneindie.com's YouTube and Twitch channels.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
November 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
While I fully expect Expedition 33 to run away with the IGOTY award (and probably a lot of other GOTY awards) I also wouldn't be surprised if Silksong or Blue Prince took it.
Honestly might be one of the most stacked list of nominees of all time. So many good games out there!
Honestly might be one of the most stacked list of nominees of all time. So many good games out there!
Always a good time talking to @zinkem.bsky.social about BeefArena!
Last month, I caught up with @johnaljets.bsky.social at Portland Retro Games Expo and talked a little about why BeefArena isn't out yet! 😅 Check it out!
youtu.be/77q4qteLLyQ?...
#solodev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #prge #prge2025
youtu.be/77q4qteLLyQ?...
#solodev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #prge #prge2025
BeefArena Developer Matthew Zinke @ Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2025
YouTube video by John Aljets
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Always a good time talking to @zinkem.bsky.social about BeefArena!
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Logged in to see senate democrats continue to be spineless fucking losers.
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Logged in to see senate democrats continue to be spineless fucking losers.
Now that Ive seen Predator: Badlands, figured I'd rank the Predator films as someone who has always had a deep love for the franchise.
1) Prey
2) Predator
3) Predator: Badlands
4) Predator 2
5) Killer of Killers
6) AVP
7) Predators
8) AVP: Requiem
9) The Predator
What's your ranking?
1) Prey
2) Predator
3) Predator: Badlands
4) Predator 2
5) Killer of Killers
6) AVP
7) Predators
8) AVP: Requiem
9) The Predator
What's your ranking?
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Now that Ive seen Predator: Badlands, figured I'd rank the Predator films as someone who has always had a deep love for the franchise.
1) Prey
2) Predator
3) Predator: Badlands
4) Predator 2
5) Killer of Killers
6) AVP
7) Predators
8) AVP: Requiem
9) The Predator
What's your ranking?
1) Prey
2) Predator
3) Predator: Badlands
4) Predator 2
5) Killer of Killers
6) AVP
7) Predators
8) AVP: Requiem
9) The Predator
What's your ranking?
Fucking Dispatch...why ya gotta end the episode like that?
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Fucking Dispatch...why ya gotta end the episode like that?
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Any retro-gamer who used emulators in the 90's NEEDS to see this awesome interview @zophar.bsky.social just posted with the creator of ZSNES, zsKnight! I really enjoyed this one: www.retrorgb.com/zophar-inter...
Zophar Interviews ZSNES Creator
https://youtu.be/iG-oqvj4Tqk
Zophar has just posted an interview with legendary Super Nintendo emulator ZSNES' creator zsKnight. This is an absolute MUST-WATCH for anyone who grew up using ZSNES in ...
www.retrorgb.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Any retro-gamer who used emulators in the 90's NEEDS to see this awesome interview @zophar.bsky.social just posted with the creator of ZSNES, zsKnight! I really enjoyed this one: www.retrorgb.com/zophar-inter...
This weekend was #PRGE 2025, and as expected it was magnificent! Had an absolute blast meeting a ton of people, and checking out all the show had to offer. From all the exhibitors to the Retro Computer Lab, to the FMV Zone (a definite highlight), it was all so awesome!
Stay tuned for videos soon!
Stay tuned for videos soon!
October 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This weekend was #PRGE 2025, and as expected it was magnificent! Had an absolute blast meeting a ton of people, and checking out all the show had to offer. From all the exhibitors to the Retro Computer Lab, to the FMV Zone (a definite highlight), it was all so awesome!
Stay tuned for videos soon!
Stay tuned for videos soon!
You may be cool, but are you "playing Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation on the Evercade" cool?
October 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
You may be cool, but are you "playing Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation on the Evercade" cool?
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Excited to announce that the DEMO for Shutter Story will launch on Oct 23rd on Steam!
Shutter Story is a horror game where you investigate a family's photos for signs of the paranormal 👻
#screenshotsaturday
Shutter Story is a horror game where you investigate a family's photos for signs of the paranormal 👻
#screenshotsaturday
October 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Excited to announce that the DEMO for Shutter Story will launch on Oct 23rd on Steam!
Shutter Story is a horror game where you investigate a family's photos for signs of the paranormal 👻
#screenshotsaturday
Shutter Story is a horror game where you investigate a family's photos for signs of the paranormal 👻
#screenshotsaturday
It's that time of year again! Let the fun begin!
October 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It's that time of year again! Let the fun begin!
I will be at Portland Retro Gaming Expo this upcoming weekend! I'll be running around, covering the expo for my own personal YouTube channel. If ya see me, say hi! Would love to meet up with some of my retro gaming peers!
October 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I will be at Portland Retro Gaming Expo this upcoming weekend! I'll be running around, covering the expo for my own personal YouTube channel. If ya see me, say hi! Would love to meet up with some of my retro gaming peers!
Might be a hot take, but I actually quite like the design of Zilla (The 1998 American Godzilla). It's a great bit of creature design that is truly menacing.
It's just not Godzilla. Looking at it out of that context though, I think it's rad.
It's just not Godzilla. Looking at it out of that context though, I think it's rad.
October 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Might be a hot take, but I actually quite like the design of Zilla (The 1998 American Godzilla). It's a great bit of creature design that is truly menacing.
It's just not Godzilla. Looking at it out of that context though, I think it's rad.
It's just not Godzilla. Looking at it out of that context though, I think it's rad.
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You heard the man! And MJR himself will host a super awesome panel with Sierra legends!
🎮 Next weekend: Portland Retro Gaming Expo! Dust off your cartridges, stretch those thumbs, and prepare to smell that vintage plastic. You won’t wanna miss it! 👾🕹️ #PRGE #RetroGaming -- TIX: www.retrogamingexpo.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
You heard the man! And MJR himself will host a super awesome panel with Sierra legends!