Sherveen Uduwana
@suduwana.bsky.social
Currently making 🌒 Midautumn 🌘
Available for freelance design/tech art/production
Previously @ Anima Interactive • Visai Games • Code Coven • Devolver Tumble Time
💌 [email protected]
👨🏾He/They
Available for freelance design/tech art/production
Previously @ Anima Interactive • Visai Games • Code Coven • Devolver Tumble Time
💌 [email protected]
👨🏾He/They
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Hey folks! I'm looking for some new game contracts for July onwards
I can do:
✨design
✨tech art
✨production
In 2025 I've simultaneously had contracts in Unity, Unreal AND Godot so that's a milestone for me! Let me work on your projects and make em cool!
DMs or Email: [email protected]
I can do:
✨design
✨tech art
✨production
In 2025 I've simultaneously had contracts in Unity, Unreal AND Godot so that's a milestone for me! Let me work on your projects and make em cool!
DMs or Email: [email protected]
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Thanks to everyone who's chipped in so far. This is so heartening to see!
As a reminder, if we cross $25,000, PMG is going to donate $5000 at the start of January.
As a reminder, if we cross $25,000, PMG is going to donate $5000 at the start of January.
December 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thanks to everyone who's chipped in so far. This is so heartening to see!
As a reminder, if we cross $25,000, PMG is going to donate $5000 at the start of January.
As a reminder, if we cross $25,000, PMG is going to donate $5000 at the start of January.
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If bosses are trying to foist an LLM/gen AI into your gamedev pipelines, what you really need is either:
* something fully authored by a human
* a state machine
* a purpose-built markov chain
you'll never need THAT much data to do something procedural or automated. You actually WANT constraints
* something fully authored by a human
* a state machine
* a purpose-built markov chain
you'll never need THAT much data to do something procedural or automated. You actually WANT constraints
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If bosses are trying to foist an LLM/gen AI into your gamedev pipelines, what you really need is either:
* something fully authored by a human
* a state machine
* a purpose-built markov chain
you'll never need THAT much data to do something procedural or automated. You actually WANT constraints
* something fully authored by a human
* a state machine
* a purpose-built markov chain
you'll never need THAT much data to do something procedural or automated. You actually WANT constraints
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[extremely boss voice] everyone at the company is more or less ok with this
sigh
December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
[extremely boss voice] everyone at the company is more or less ok with this
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"save systems should dynamically handle object IDs and automatically populate the serialized data of every object that requires save states, and then for dialogue progression it needs to-"
team cherry:
WRONG. 1400 hardcoded fields in PlayerData.cs
team cherry:
WRONG. 1400 hardcoded fields in PlayerData.cs
December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"save systems should dynamically handle object IDs and automatically populate the serialized data of every object that requires save states, and then for dialogue progression it needs to-"
team cherry:
WRONG. 1400 hardcoded fields in PlayerData.cs
team cherry:
WRONG. 1400 hardcoded fields in PlayerData.cs
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Before the Game Awards in LA last week, a US video game workers union turned up to protest. "Anyone who works in the games industry can identify that our art form is being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money." @alyssamerc.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
‘Our industry has been strip-mined’: video game workers protest at The Game Awards
Outside the lavish event, workers called out the ‘greed’ in the industry that has left games ‘being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money’
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Before the Game Awards in LA last week, a US video game workers union turned up to protest. "Anyone who works in the games industry can identify that our art form is being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money." @alyssamerc.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
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"Lay off CEOs instead": Game Awards protesters fed up with the show and the state of the industry
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
December 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
"Lay off CEOs instead": Game Awards protesters fed up with the show and the state of the industry
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
aftermath.site/game-awards-...
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around 40 game developers affiliated with @videogameworkers.bsky.social have gathered outside the peacock theater, where the game awards will take place in a few hours, for a “the industry is dead” demonstration
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
around 40 game developers affiliated with @videogameworkers.bsky.social have gathered outside the peacock theater, where the game awards will take place in a few hours, for a “the industry is dead” demonstration
👀
We gather here at PEACOCK SQUARE, 2-4 PM PT TODAY to celebrate the life of a once vibrant game industry, killed far too soon by greedy bosses. Wear your mourning fit, and join us for a candlelight vigil in front of The Game Awards, because THE INDUSTRY IS DEAD!
actionnetwork.org/events/the-i...
actionnetwork.org/events/the-i...
December 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
👀
When you have to name 9 swords before content lock
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
When you have to name 9 swords before content lock
wow can't believe it's TGA week
Time to
Get
A Unbeatable
Time to
Get
A Unbeatable
December 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
wow can't believe it's TGA week
Time to
Get
A Unbeatable
Time to
Get
A Unbeatable
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📢 1000xRESIST + UNBEATABLE Bundle!! 📢
It’s hard to BEAT a bundle this good, sisters…
We’re so excited to have a launch bundle with our friends at @dcellgames.com , who have just launched UNBEATABLE!
Get the games together. And remember: RHYTHM IS RESISTANCE.
It’s hard to BEAT a bundle this good, sisters…
We’re so excited to have a launch bundle with our friends at @dcellgames.com , who have just launched UNBEATABLE!
Get the games together. And remember: RHYTHM IS RESISTANCE.
December 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
📢 1000xRESIST + UNBEATABLE Bundle!! 📢
It’s hard to BEAT a bundle this good, sisters…
We’re so excited to have a launch bundle with our friends at @dcellgames.com , who have just launched UNBEATABLE!
Get the games together. And remember: RHYTHM IS RESISTANCE.
It’s hard to BEAT a bundle this good, sisters…
We’re so excited to have a launch bundle with our friends at @dcellgames.com , who have just launched UNBEATABLE!
Get the games together. And remember: RHYTHM IS RESISTANCE.
Reposted by Sherveen Uduwana
UNBEATABLE TODAY ???
December 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
UNBEATABLE TODAY ???
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The Avarice Awards holds a mirror to the hollow glamour of The Game Awards, as workers continue to have their livelihoods upended by mass layoffs. We are speaking truth to the powers ruining the game industry with their greed!
Stream begins on December 10th at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on twitch.tv/UVW_CWA
Stream begins on December 10th at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on twitch.tv/UVW_CWA
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The Avarice Awards holds a mirror to the hollow glamour of The Game Awards, as workers continue to have their livelihoods upended by mass layoffs. We are speaking truth to the powers ruining the game industry with their greed!
Stream begins on December 10th at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on twitch.tv/UVW_CWA
Stream begins on December 10th at 7pm PT / 10pm ET on twitch.tv/UVW_CWA
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ANGELINE ERA IS NOW OUT ON STEAM!!!
In this 3D ACTION ADVENTURE GAME...
🔍Every level is hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… so chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼 and a soul-shattering story!
PLAY TODAY! BUMPSLASH TIME!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
In this 3D ACTION ADVENTURE GAME...
🔍Every level is hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… so chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼 and a soul-shattering story!
PLAY TODAY! BUMPSLASH TIME!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
ANGELINE ERA IS NOW OUT ON STEAM!!!
In this 3D ACTION ADVENTURE GAME...
🔍Every level is hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… so chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼 and a soul-shattering story!
PLAY TODAY! BUMPSLASH TIME!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
In this 3D ACTION ADVENTURE GAME...
🔍Every level is hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… so chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼 and a soul-shattering story!
PLAY TODAY! BUMPSLASH TIME!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
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One of the many things worth thinking about re: Steam's ban on Horses is how it highlights is the centralization problem caused by having such a monolithic (and maybe mono-something-else) retail giant.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
One of the many things worth thinking about re: Steam's ban on Horses is how it highlights is the centralization problem caused by having such a monolithic (and maybe mono-something-else) retail giant.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
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In which i lay out what's going on with Horses up to and including the recent humble ban.
An unsettling indie game about horses keeps getting banned from stores
An unsettling indie game about horses keeps getting banned from stores
Short answer: Neither Steam nor EGS will say exactly why.
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In which i lay out what's going on with Horses up to and including the recent humble ban.
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ok they deleted and reposted it for some reason but, reminder: this is a survey of GDC attendees only which self-selects for highly paid, senior devs and management
which is to say: this is most likely what a result skewed _against_ unionization looks like right now
which is to say: this is most likely what a result skewed _against_ unionization looks like right now
GDC survey indicates over half of U.S. game workers want to join a union
Half of U.S. game workers want to join a union
According to the 2025 Game Industry Salary Report, 64 percent of developers support unions and 56 percent want to join one.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
ok they deleted and reposted it for some reason but, reminder: this is a survey of GDC attendees only which self-selects for highly paid, senior devs and management
which is to say: this is most likely what a result skewed _against_ unionization looks like right now
which is to say: this is most likely what a result skewed _against_ unionization looks like right now
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Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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it's very easy to make games without using AI actually
“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-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“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 1:12 AM
it's very easy to make games without using AI actually
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October 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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I let ghosts haunt my attic to bring you the release date for THE SPIRIT LIFT, our ghostpunk roguelike deckbuilder! Check out the full trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxTh...
Wishlist, play demo, tell friends! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...
#gamedev #horror #indiegame #deckbuilder
Wishlist, play demo, tell friends! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...
#gamedev #horror #indiegame #deckbuilder
October 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I let ghosts haunt my attic to bring you the release date for THE SPIRIT LIFT, our ghostpunk roguelike deckbuilder! Check out the full trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxTh...
Wishlist, play demo, tell friends! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...
#gamedev #horror #indiegame #deckbuilder
Wishlist, play demo, tell friends! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...
#gamedev #horror #indiegame #deckbuilder
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You are a clone named Watcher, and you’ve made a grave mistake.
💠 Surface a 1,000-year-old lie from the cosmic shadows
💠 Discover the forbidden truths about your god
💠 Unravel a tapestry of familial pain, love and revolution
1000xRESIST is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass on November 4.
💠 Surface a 1,000-year-old lie from the cosmic shadows
💠 Discover the forbidden truths about your god
💠 Unravel a tapestry of familial pain, love and revolution
1000xRESIST is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass on November 4.
October 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
You are a clone named Watcher, and you’ve made a grave mistake.
💠 Surface a 1,000-year-old lie from the cosmic shadows
💠 Discover the forbidden truths about your god
💠 Unravel a tapestry of familial pain, love and revolution
1000xRESIST is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass on November 4.
💠 Surface a 1,000-year-old lie from the cosmic shadows
💠 Discover the forbidden truths about your god
💠 Unravel a tapestry of familial pain, love and revolution
1000xRESIST is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Game Pass on November 4.
More studios SHOULD take risks on making games like these.
But until we have a mechanism that forces studios to actively protect their developers from hate campaigns, and address the most toxic parts of their fanbase, I don't think we'll see games like this from major studios very often.
But until we have a mechanism that forces studios to actively protect their developers from hate campaigns, and address the most toxic parts of their fanbase, I don't think we'll see games like this from major studios very often.
SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan
Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke
www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke
www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year
Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File
www.gamefile.news
October 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
More studios SHOULD take risks on making games like these.
But until we have a mechanism that forces studios to actively protect their developers from hate campaigns, and address the most toxic parts of their fanbase, I don't think we'll see games like this from major studios very often.
But until we have a mechanism that forces studios to actively protect their developers from hate campaigns, and address the most toxic parts of their fanbase, I don't think we'll see games like this from major studios very often.