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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 58m

I'm speaking at Games Talks Live next week! It's always a great event. If you'll be there, please do say hello! We will be touring 3 Scottish cities over 3 nights!

Tues 14 - Edinburgh
Weds 15 - Dundee
Thurs 16 - Glasgow

The full speaker list and and tickets are available at www.gamestalks.live

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 21h

Unity have had a really tough few years. People keep asking me if they should still use for their games or move to a different engine. I popped some thoughts in the latest podcast ep.

📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/-BuWqvu6lvw

🎧 Audio versions available on all the usual places!

#gamedev #unity

Unity’s in Crisis…But Is It Still the Right Engine for Your Next Game?

YouTube video by Cat Burton

youtu.be

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 1d

Yessss!

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6d

P.S. We're still on the look out for a Lead Unity Developer to join the Mind Candy team and help bring the updated Moshi Monsters game to life!

Job spec here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Moshi monsters artwork showing lots of different monsters.

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 1d

Stand back everyone, I'm attempting to write shaders 😂😱

a cat looking at an acer laptop with a bunch of text on it

Alt: a cat looking at a laptop with a bunch of text on the screen going AAAAAAAA (which is how i feel when trying to write shaders)

media.tenor.com

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Ciro Continisio @ciro.continis.io · 6d

Now this is a bit excessive if you ask me, but here we are.
My already discounted bundle – at half the price. I'll do the math for you: all my tools for only 30% of their original price!!

assetstore.unity.com/packages/too...

It includes...

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Tony Gowland @tonygowland.bsky.social · 6d

Good morning from Unity, I guess. If you’ve released a Windows/Linux/macOS game in Unity recently, might be worth patching unity.com/security/sep...

Security Update Advisory

A security vulnerability was identified that affects games and applications built on Unity versions 2017.1 and later for Android, Windows, and macOS operating systems. Unity has provided fixes that ad...

unity.com

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6d

P.S. We're still on the look out for a Lead Unity Developer to join the Mind Candy team and help bring the updated Moshi Monsters game to life!

Job spec here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6d

The video touches on the future of the industry, including potential recovery and the importance of networking and visibility for everyone.

We've got some interesting insights from folk in the YT comments already, so please do add to that conversation with your own insights if you can! 🙏

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6d

In this ep, I discuss the current challenges facing the games industry, including significant job losses, studio closures and the impact of rising costs and market saturation. I share insights from conversations with industry friends and offer practical advice for navigating these turbulent times.

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 6d

In my excitement at working on fun Moshi Monsters things this week I completely forgot to share this week's podcast ep on socials 🤣 🙈

YouTube: youtu.be/sy0l6ecXeYA?...

It's also on all the usual audio places.

Surviving the Games Industry: Layoffs, Studio Closures and Future Predictions

YouTube video by Cat Burton

youtu.be

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 7d

If you make experimental or unusual games, the Out of Index festival in Seoul is still accepting submissions through the 17th! www.outofindex.org

Out Of Index 2025 - Experimental Game Festival

Out Of Index is an experimental game festival in South Korea. The goal of the festival is to inspire the game industry with new ideas and experimental energy.

www.outofindex.org

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Scottish Games Network @scottishgames.bsky.social · 8d

Applications are now open for the SGDA Games Acclerator programme, the first dedicated business development programme for the games sector.

Applications Open for SGDA Games Accelerator

The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has opened applications for a major new initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of games industry leaders: the SGDA Games Accelerator. Funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund, the accelerator is Scotland’s first dedicated business development programme for the games sector. It offers a free, intensive series of workshops designed to provide early-stage and aspiring games leaders with the practical skills and expert mentorship needed to build a successful studio.

scottishgames.net

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Dr Emily Vincent @dremilyvincent.bsky.social · 9d

Exciting news! Join @gothicauob.bsky.social for 👾 Video Game Gothic 👾 with our special guest speaker @dreframss.bsky.social on Zoom on Thursday 23rd October 5.00pm - 6.30pm (UK). As an expert in occulture, Efram's talk will explore issues of video game censorship during the 1980s ‘Satanic Panic’ ⬇️

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 10d

Who wants to help bring back Moshi Monsters? After a successful Kickstarter campaign we're bringing the game back and looking for a Lead Unity Developer to join the team!

The role is hybrid with 2 days on-site in their London office.

Full job spec is here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43... #gamedev

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 9d

If you'd like to see what we're up to, the Kickstarter is here and has a super cute video that's full of nostalgia for the old game 😍 www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...

Moshi Monsters - Online Virtual Pet Role-Playing Game

Help support our efforts to relaunch the online role-playing game, Moshi Monsters on PC and mobile. Pledge for Summer 2026 Early Access

www.kickstarter.com

Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 10d

Who wants to help bring back Moshi Monsters? After a successful Kickstarter campaign we're bringing the game back and looking for a Lead Unity Developer to join the team!

The role is hybrid with 2 days on-site in their London office.

Full job spec is here: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43... #gamedev

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 15d

A short clip 🖤🥹

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 15d

Honestly getting a wee bit emosh rewatching clips from this week's episode of the podcast with @spadgy.bsky.social ❤️

It quickly became an honest conversation about his struggles & how the industry has rallied around him.

Available now in all the usual places!

youtu.be/9BU1BzVf7sk

Games Journalism and a Love Letter to the Industry with Will Freeman

YouTube video by Cat Burton

youtu.be

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 22d

Another vote here for Sleep Token's Even in Arcadia. Listened to it (and their older albums) a bunch over the last week or so.

Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 23d

P.S. Diversity and inclusion efforts are under attack and it takes a lot of bravery to speak publicly about this. Please drop Cinzia a supportive comment on the video if you have the time. Thank you 🖤

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 23d

On today's episode of The Goth Boss Podcast, Cinzia Musio shares insights on the challenges and myths of diversity and inclusion in games, along with practical steps leaders can take to create truly inclusive spaces.

Cinzia's profile: @geekybaking.bsky.social
YT link: youtu.be/AxmQj2Ik-wc

Diversity and Inclusion in Games with Cinzia Musio

YouTube video by Cat Burton

youtu.be

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 23d

On Thursday there's a fringe event for DICE happening in Dundee.

I'll be hosting a panel on developer survival and success with speakers from Double Fine, Vivrato and Keelworks.

If any friends are going, please let me know so we can grab a coffee! ☕

a screenshot of the afternoons schedule for the Dundee game day showing my panel at 3:15pm

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 28d

Had the absolute best time teaching kids how to make games in Scratch today. I’m amazed at their willingness to get stuck in, try stuff and be chill when things break. They all made such fun games and even recorded their own sound effects 👏 Thanks to the Codebase Edinburgh team for inviting me! 🖤

Me at Codebase in Edinburgh with my demo game on display.

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Cat Burton @gothbosscat.bsky.social · 29d

I’d love to have a little spooky goth shop selling weird curios, antiques and art. I’d source independent artists to sell their stuff. Like an IRL etsy 🦇🖤

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