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Donald Harris

@tallgamer.bsky.social

1.1K followers 350 following 260 posts

On a mission to increase #diversity in the #games industry. Creator of ATX Game Makers & Sol Rivals passion projects! Executive Producer @Farbridgeco www.donald-harris.com

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · 15d

Damn must be getting old. Almost had to ask my kid about a reference to Majora’s Mask…

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · 19d

Don't believe the hype!

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ALT: a green background with the words public enemy in blue

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · 21d

How was your weekend? …oh mine? Just hanging out with a Texas legend… Dj Micheal Watts!

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · 21d

I love those green little dudes!

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · 21d

Helping my buddy throw a spades event at Riches Art Gallery in Austin,Tx

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · 29d

I am who I am :)

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 19

Hahaha you have experience this amazing character trait LOL

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 19

Character Flaw: I often talk crap to my friends right before I ask them for a favor :)

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 19

Good lord THOSE games look gorgeous :)

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 9

Okay here is a prediction. Same rectangle. Slightly faster CPU better camera. Oh and one that is way to thin. All the other software features you wont use.

Yes I am a long time Apple phone user and desperately want something NEW. I would love a folding iPhone!!!

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 8

So Open AI wants to start a job seeking site to potentially compete with Linkedin. So basically Linkedin with more AI bots telling you how much they like you work in sand castle building?

fortune.com/2025/09/05/a...

As AI makes it harder to land a job, OpenAI is building a platform to help you get one

OpenAI exec Fidji Simo admits AI will disrupt some jobs; the company is partnering with Walmart to help workers pivot.

fortune.com

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 3

Prompt: there were 3 families of power that constantly fought each other on the battlefield. But at one point in time the 3 generals of each of the armies decided to join together and rebel against the 3 families….. and go!

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 2

For RSVP links & more info: blog.atxgamemakers.com/events/

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Sep 2

September #AustinGameDev Events! 🎮 Sept 2: Game Dev Beer Night @ The Brewtorium Sept 4: EGaDS! Kickoff @ UT Austin Sept 6: Weird Worlds Wind-Down @ Pinballz Sept 11: Accessible Gaming @ St. Edward's Sept 26-28: Texas Game Jam Sept 28: The Art of Spades @ RichesArt Gallery

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 26

Okay so now that #gamescom is over and my head all in business mode. What were yalls biggest take away or what got you most excited?

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 23

Might be time to go back to IRC :)

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 23

This is kind of weird to be honest.

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 23

Usually when I goto different countries I try and spend a little time just learning Thank you and Good Morning… man I am killing it on my layover in London.

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 23

Mission Complete! - I pointed at several things at #gamescom In all seriousness it was a great show and I had a blast meeting and catching up with everyone.

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Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 20

Chilling in a German Uber rocking out to classic 80s rock. Life’s good

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 20

Chilling in a German Uber rocking out to classic 80s rock. Life’s good

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 20

Good grief I love #gamescom and really love being able to see all my friends again. Video games ain’t easy and to see my friends still kicking in this industry makes me happy.

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 19

Things are going well at #Gamescom

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 17

Running into the homie @bliargh.bsky.social on my way to #Gamescom

Donald Harris @tallgamer.bsky.social · Aug 14

August Game Dev Events in ATX!

Aug 14: Unreal Engine Meetup (PCG talk)
Aug 16: IGDA Producers Board Game Night
Aug 22: Games Y'all Pride Meetup @ Howson Lib.
Aug 28: Unity User Group (Chris Knight)

For RSVP & info: blog.atxgamemakers.com/events/ #ATXGameDev #GameDev #Austin

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