Jared Dixey-Hefty
@dixeyhefty.bsky.social
Principal Engineer at Opus Major.
Ex-Improbable, Splash Damage, Ritual.
he/him
Ex-Improbable, Splash Damage, Ritual.
he/him
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I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I hate how much I enjoyed this
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
BIG NERD DESIGN ENERGY 🫦
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🚨 The UK Video Games Industry Census closes 19 Dec.
Run by Ukie & Dr Mark Taylor, it’s the most comprehensive survey of the UK games workforce, exploring:
🔹 Industry mood & outlook
🔹 Layoffs, visas & training
🔹 Careers of women in games
Open to all UK games workers. Take part: zurl.co/yfMwu
Run by Ukie & Dr Mark Taylor, it’s the most comprehensive survey of the UK games workforce, exploring:
🔹 Industry mood & outlook
🔹 Layoffs, visas & training
🔹 Careers of women in games
Open to all UK games workers. Take part: zurl.co/yfMwu
December 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🚨 The UK Video Games Industry Census closes 19 Dec.
Run by Ukie & Dr Mark Taylor, it’s the most comprehensive survey of the UK games workforce, exploring:
🔹 Industry mood & outlook
🔹 Layoffs, visas & training
🔹 Careers of women in games
Open to all UK games workers. Take part: zurl.co/yfMwu
Run by Ukie & Dr Mark Taylor, it’s the most comprehensive survey of the UK games workforce, exploring:
🔹 Industry mood & outlook
🔹 Layoffs, visas & training
🔹 Careers of women in games
Open to all UK games workers. Take part: zurl.co/yfMwu
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INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
November 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
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Time for some play testing of our game!
Time for some play testing of our game!
MAJJAM - First Playtest Trailer
YouTube video by MAJJAM
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September 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Time for some play testing of our game!
Time for some play testing of our game!
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Snort laughed at work
August 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Snort laughed at work
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Another great article from Doc, covering my most favourite of genres, the mighty FPS.
Hey! New article! This one's about the history of first person shooters, what makes 'em work, and why I like the shooters I like. It's also me lamenting how they've died, and talking a bit about why I want to go ahead and make one.
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first person shooters are extremely fun, but the industry rarely makes the ones i like anymore
There’s something about that anticipation as your dropship passes over open ocean and the fighting on the beach comes into view…
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August 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Another great article from Doc, covering my most favourite of genres, the mighty FPS.
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Some of our more common rescue animals
June 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Some of our more common rescue animals
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I'm feeling grumpy, so in an attempt to change that I am posting these old fake Antiques Roadshow pictures that make me laugh
July 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I'm feeling grumpy, so in an attempt to change that I am posting these old fake Antiques Roadshow pictures that make me laugh
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A SECOND HUCKLEBERRY HAS HIT THE JOHNNY RINGO
July 3, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A SECOND HUCKLEBERRY HAS HIT THE JOHNNY RINGO
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Owner Of D.C. Doggy Daycare Worried Her Military Parade Float Sticking Out theonion.com/owner-o...
June 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Owner Of D.C. Doggy Daycare Worried Her Military Parade Float Sticking Out theonion.com/owner-o...
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I'm trying to comment on this without being hyperbolic.
As a manager, insisting on deadlines that you and your ICs straight up don't believe are possible almost GUARANTEES that a) their work will be thrown out or completely redone and b) you will put them in danger of burning out.
As a manager, insisting on deadlines that you and your ICs straight up don't believe are possible almost GUARANTEES that a) their work will be thrown out or completely redone and b) you will put them in danger of burning out.
June 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I'm trying to comment on this without being hyperbolic.
As a manager, insisting on deadlines that you and your ICs straight up don't believe are possible almost GUARANTEES that a) their work will be thrown out or completely redone and b) you will put them in danger of burning out.
As a manager, insisting on deadlines that you and your ICs straight up don't believe are possible almost GUARANTEES that a) their work will be thrown out or completely redone and b) you will put them in danger of burning out.
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I’m seeing a lot of outrage about this story but honestly it’s preferable to the old way of doing this which was both disrespectful of the deceased and traumatising for the puppeteer
May 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I’m seeing a lot of outrage about this story but honestly it’s preferable to the old way of doing this which was both disrespectful of the deceased and traumatising for the puppeteer
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March 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Some really nice insights about how and why business-brain can ruin game design
made a blog post out of some old thoughts about rarity in games (and how the coolest shit in games is the shit that hardly ever happens) www.joewintergreen.com/design-thoug...
March 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Some really nice insights about how and why business-brain can ruin game design
After 23 years in the industry I’m finally heading to GDC! The previous attempt was March 2020…let’s see if this time is any luckier…
March 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
After 23 years in the industry I’m finally heading to GDC! The previous attempt was March 2020…let’s see if this time is any luckier…
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Unsung | Helmet cover | ft. Cunio
YouTube video by Brass Against
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February 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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New video & article: The Dangerous Watermelons 🍉 in your Software
Watermelons🍉are the kind of workflows that technically work, but are frustrating, difficult, and hard for users to perform.
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGO...
Article: rystorm.com/blog/waterme...
Watermelons🍉are the kind of workflows that technically work, but are frustrating, difficult, and hard for users to perform.
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGO...
Article: rystorm.com/blog/waterme...
The Dangerous Watermelons in your Software
YouTube video by Robin-Yann Storm
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February 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New video & article: The Dangerous Watermelons 🍉 in your Software
Watermelons🍉are the kind of workflows that technically work, but are frustrating, difficult, and hard for users to perform.
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGO...
Article: rystorm.com/blog/waterme...
Watermelons🍉are the kind of workflows that technically work, but are frustrating, difficult, and hard for users to perform.
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGO...
Article: rystorm.com/blog/waterme...
I love making chili because I can constantly eat spoonfuls all day under the guise of “making sure the flavours are blending ok”
January 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I love making chili because I can constantly eat spoonfuls all day under the guise of “making sure the flavours are blending ok”
Another thorough, interesting, and informative read from @docseuss.bsky.social
new article. it's about what cozy and wholesome games are, why shitty people like them, and why I really liked I Was A Teenage Exocolonist.
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i was a teenage exocolonist (and so can you)
I’ve realized that I’m much better at discussing broad ranging theory than individual games, just because it’s easier to find ten games…
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December 21, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Another thorough, interesting, and informative read from @docseuss.bsky.social
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I'm sorry I said you weren't very scary.
November 22, 2024 at 6:33 PM
I'm sorry I said you weren't very scary.
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Morpheus: You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
me (42 years old): which one is ibuprofen
me (42 years old): which one is ibuprofen
December 14, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Morpheus: You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
me (42 years old): which one is ibuprofen
me (42 years old): which one is ibuprofen
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It should have gone:
Gladiator
Gladiators
Gladiator³
Gladiator Resurrection
Gladiator
Gladiators
Gladiator³
Gladiator Resurrection
November 24, 2024 at 11:28 AM
It should have gone:
Gladiator
Gladiators
Gladiator³
Gladiator Resurrection
Gladiator
Gladiators
Gladiator³
Gladiator Resurrection