Dustin Wretch
@dustinwretch.bsky.social
🌷 Wishlist Flowerdrops on Steam: http://s.team/a/3708530/
Game Dev. Word Clown. Emerging from a new Chrysalis. He/Him. https://wretchworks.itch.io/
http://cozyz.one/
Game Dev. Word Clown. Emerging from a new Chrysalis. He/Him. https://wretchworks.itch.io/
http://cozyz.one/
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“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
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“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 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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technology that makes people more productive is inherently used to perpetuate capitalism, that’s why I make videogames, technology that makes people less productive
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
technology that makes people more productive is inherently used to perpetuate capitalism, that’s why I make videogames, technology that makes people less productive
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this is one of the most insane policies people are subjected to in Australia
if you're in a couple, your partner's income is used to assess *your* eligibility for dole, disability, etc. if your partner makes a basic wage, *you* can't get help
it's designed to keep victims in abusive relationships
if you're in a couple, your partner's income is used to assess *your* eligibility for dole, disability, etc. if your partner makes a basic wage, *you* can't get help
it's designed to keep victims in abusive relationships
I've long criticised the dehumanising and patriarchal partner income test embedded everywhere in the Australian welfare state. The tax on love really does hurt families, and has a real impact on relationship formation or termination.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
this is one of the most insane policies people are subjected to in Australia
if you're in a couple, your partner's income is used to assess *your* eligibility for dole, disability, etc. if your partner makes a basic wage, *you* can't get help
it's designed to keep victims in abusive relationships
if you're in a couple, your partner's income is used to assess *your* eligibility for dole, disability, etc. if your partner makes a basic wage, *you* can't get help
it's designed to keep victims in abusive relationships
Just finished the Kirby and the Forgotten Land DLC. Was a simple time, but a very good time!
The gear ability is so fun, I hope that or something like it gets a big focus on whatever full sequel/followup this game will eventually get.
The gear ability is so fun, I hope that or something like it gets a big focus on whatever full sequel/followup this game will eventually get.
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Just finished the Kirby and the Forgotten Land DLC. Was a simple time, but a very good time!
The gear ability is so fun, I hope that or something like it gets a big focus on whatever full sequel/followup this game will eventually get.
The gear ability is so fun, I hope that or something like it gets a big focus on whatever full sequel/followup this game will eventually get.
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DiViD[e]: THE D[e]AD LETTERS (Demo) is now available on Gamejolt!
Releasing the original ViViD & Cylor on Gamejolt back in 2013 were formative moments for us getting our work out in front of a wider audience, and we plan to continue releasing our work there to honor that.
#gamedev #gamejolt #godot
Releasing the original ViViD & Cylor on Gamejolt back in 2013 were formative moments for us getting our work out in front of a wider audience, and we plan to continue releasing our work there to honor that.
#gamedev #gamejolt #godot
Game Jolt - Share your creations
gamejolt.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Reworked the lighting again.
All of the 'lights' you see in this video are just clever shader tricks on completely unlit geometry.
This is significantly more performant than using Godot's omnidirectional lights and dynamic shadows aren't really a concern for my art style.
#solodev #indiegame
All of the 'lights' you see in this video are just clever shader tricks on completely unlit geometry.
This is significantly more performant than using Godot's omnidirectional lights and dynamic shadows aren't really a concern for my art style.
#solodev #indiegame
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Reworked the lighting again.
All of the 'lights' you see in this video are just clever shader tricks on completely unlit geometry.
This is significantly more performant than using Godot's omnidirectional lights and dynamic shadows aren't really a concern for my art style.
#solodev #indiegame
All of the 'lights' you see in this video are just clever shader tricks on completely unlit geometry.
This is significantly more performant than using Godot's omnidirectional lights and dynamic shadows aren't really a concern for my art style.
#solodev #indiegame
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hey if you are an artist who depends on SNAP,
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
hey if you are an artist who depends on SNAP,
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
✅ share some art
✅ share links to where people can buy from/donate to you
✅ share the thread
✅ share someone else's post too
✅ label NSFW/horror/etc. properly
⛔ no AI
#artistsonbsky #supportartists #artshare
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what if you made a metroid-esque game with very live environments with a lot of mechanical engagement (mostly around routing, information, movement, mysteries), deemphasized combat, and made it about 4x as large as they usually are but a lot more labyrinthine and empty.
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
what if you made a metroid-esque game with very live environments with a lot of mechanical engagement (mostly around routing, information, movement, mysteries), deemphasized combat, and made it about 4x as large as they usually are but a lot more labyrinthine and empty.
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A fanart tribute to the fantastic game that is Disco Elysium ✨
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A fanart tribute to the fantastic game that is Disco Elysium ✨
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Check out the latest page of The Bekkoning #9!
This is an awesome cyberpunk comic created by me with art by
@comradevideo.bsky.social !
New pages every Friday!
Happy Halloween everyone!
This is an awesome cyberpunk comic created by me with art by
@comradevideo.bsky.social !
New pages every Friday!
Happy Halloween everyone!
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Check out the latest page of The Bekkoning #9!
This is an awesome cyberpunk comic created by me with art by
@comradevideo.bsky.social !
New pages every Friday!
Happy Halloween everyone!
This is an awesome cyberpunk comic created by me with art by
@comradevideo.bsky.social !
New pages every Friday!
Happy Halloween everyone!
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Halloween was the 15th anniversary of our game ViViD!
This month we will be showing you some behind-the-scenes content and releasing a game set in the ViViD universe.
For Day 1 we released the soundtrack of the new game: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
#gamedev #indiegame #horrorgame
This month we will be showing you some behind-the-scenes content and releasing a game set in the ViViD universe.
For Day 1 we released the soundtrack of the new game: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
#gamedev #indiegame #horrorgame
ViViD Relapse by WretchWorks
Find the help you deserve and explore the depths of your illness in this mind-bending platformer.
wretchworks.itch.io
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Halloween was the 15th anniversary of our game ViViD!
This month we will be showing you some behind-the-scenes content and releasing a game set in the ViViD universe.
For Day 1 we released the soundtrack of the new game: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
#gamedev #indiegame #horrorgame
This month we will be showing you some behind-the-scenes content and releasing a game set in the ViViD universe.
For Day 1 we released the soundtrack of the new game: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
#gamedev #indiegame #horrorgame
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For Day 2 we are releasing the first Phase of DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS, a narrative horror game.
It explores the strange goings-on and inhabitants of the town known as Bridg[e]wood, and is the standalone demo for a longer story we are working on.
Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
It explores the strange goings-on and inhabitants of the town known as Bridg[e]wood, and is the standalone demo for a longer story we are working on.
Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
Phase 1 of DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS is available now!
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
![DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS (D[e]MO)
Relive the past. Determine what's real.
This is your only chance.
Entering Day 2
Welcome, UNDEFINED USER.
Phase 1 of your assessment begins now.
cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters-demo](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a76xx6gitj2psyp75fxbyzx2/bafkreigxci2uiyd6esr7p5rkg4cnuuysome7hm7eqerfrwujfeh4jktlni@jpeg)
November 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
For Day 2 we are releasing the first Phase of DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS, a narrative horror game.
It explores the strange goings-on and inhabitants of the town known as Bridg[e]wood, and is the standalone demo for a longer story we are working on.
Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
It explores the strange goings-on and inhabitants of the town known as Bridg[e]wood, and is the standalone demo for a longer story we are working on.
Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
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Phase 1 of DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS is available now!
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Phase 1 of DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS is available now!
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
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Phase 1 of DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS is available now!
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
✉️ In this narrative horror game you must re-live other people's memories in order to determine if they really happened, or if it was simply a difference of perspective…
🎮 Play it for free: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
#gamedev #indiegame
November 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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can't believe I forgot to post pics from our booth! a little late now lol but here's a couple we got during setup
September 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
can't believe I forgot to post pics from our booth! a little late now lol but here's a couple we got during setup
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🎶 BONUS HALLOWEEN TREAT 👻
The Original Soundtrack for DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS (D[e]MO) is out right now!
Pick it up FOR FREE over on Bandcamp: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
Happy listening! And good luck on your assessment…
#gamedev #indiegame #gamemusic
The Original Soundtrack for DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS (D[e]MO) is out right now!
Pick it up FOR FREE over on Bandcamp: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
Happy listening! And good luck on your assessment…
#gamedev #indiegame #gamemusic
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
🎶 BONUS HALLOWEEN TREAT 👻
The Original Soundtrack for DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS (D[e]MO) is out right now!
Pick it up FOR FREE over on Bandcamp: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
Happy listening! And good luck on your assessment…
#gamedev #indiegame #gamemusic
The Original Soundtrack for DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS (D[e]MO) is out right now!
Pick it up FOR FREE over on Bandcamp: skyeash.bandcamp.com/album/divid-...
Happy listening! And good luck on your assessment…
#gamedev #indiegame #gamemusic
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Surprise! Our next project drops TOMORROW.
It's a (free) narrative horror game in which you must vicariously experience unsettling events in order to determine just how real they are… ✉️
Follow us so you don't miss it: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
Happy Halloween! 🎃
#gamedev #indiegame
It's a (free) narrative horror game in which you must vicariously experience unsettling events in order to determine just how real they are… ✉️
Follow us so you don't miss it: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
Happy Halloween! 🎃
#gamedev #indiegame
![DiViD[e]: D[e]AD LETTERS (D[e]MO)
Relive the past. Determine what's real. This is your only chance.
Assessment begins November 1st 2025](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a76xx6gitj2psyp75fxbyzx2/bafkreian3kbtzt7hzy6hzxubmrlhbvcjmxfdn3upnfvkbb2lukvk4z4lqq@jpeg)
November 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Surprise! Our next project drops TOMORROW.
It's a (free) narrative horror game in which you must vicariously experience unsettling events in order to determine just how real they are… ✉️
Follow us so you don't miss it: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
Happy Halloween! 🎃
#gamedev #indiegame
It's a (free) narrative horror game in which you must vicariously experience unsettling events in order to determine just how real they are… ✉️
Follow us so you don't miss it: cozy-zone.itch.io/dead-letters...
Happy Halloween! 🎃
#gamedev #indiegame
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There's people out there who think "the only people who dislike AI are people who don't understand it."
Nah, fuck that. I wrote about why people who use AI are unhireable, and that point is relevant as shit today
docseuss.medium.com/using-chatgp...
Nah, fuck that. I wrote about why people who use AI are unhireable, and that point is relevant as shit today
docseuss.medium.com/using-chatgp...
October 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
There's people out there who think "the only people who dislike AI are people who don't understand it."
Nah, fuck that. I wrote about why people who use AI are unhireable, and that point is relevant as shit today
docseuss.medium.com/using-chatgp...
Nah, fuck that. I wrote about why people who use AI are unhireable, and that point is relevant as shit today
docseuss.medium.com/using-chatgp...
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the endpoint of chatgpt and other llm chatbot interfaces is a cohort of people who don't really live so much as they are on a sort of guided tour of their own lives, who have more or less totally abdicated agency and responsibility in favor of a step by step template of how to pretend to be a person
October 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
the endpoint of chatgpt and other llm chatbot interfaces is a cohort of people who don't really live so much as they are on a sort of guided tour of their own lives, who have more or less totally abdicated agency and responsibility in favor of a step by step template of how to pretend to be a person
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Hi hi #PortfolioDay! 🎨✨
I'm Requinoesis, someone who loves the ocean! I'm dedicated to creating a new insight into the imagery of sharks under pastel colors! 🌊🦈✨
You can see more of my art stuff here, if you want: linktr.ee/requinoesis
I'm Requinoesis, someone who loves the ocean! I'm dedicated to creating a new insight into the imagery of sharks under pastel colors! 🌊🦈✨
You can see more of my art stuff here, if you want: linktr.ee/requinoesis
October 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Hi hi #PortfolioDay! 🎨✨
I'm Requinoesis, someone who loves the ocean! I'm dedicated to creating a new insight into the imagery of sharks under pastel colors! 🌊🦈✨
You can see more of my art stuff here, if you want: linktr.ee/requinoesis
I'm Requinoesis, someone who loves the ocean! I'm dedicated to creating a new insight into the imagery of sharks under pastel colors! 🌊🦈✨
You can see more of my art stuff here, if you want: linktr.ee/requinoesis
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🎮Nintendo girl🎮
If any of these are your favorite games, let me know! 😆
If any of these are your favorite games, let me know! 😆
September 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🎮Nintendo girl🎮
If any of these are your favorite games, let me know! 😆
If any of these are your favorite games, let me know! 😆
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I'd like to see more journalists explicitly exploring the neo-nazi ideology of accelerationism
September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'd like to see more journalists explicitly exploring the neo-nazi ideology of accelerationism
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sleep deprivation is a cult tactic
September 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
sleep deprivation is a cult tactic