GrunkleGrok
@grunklegrok.bsky.social
I make software things, including games in the PNW with my Golden Retriever Atreus, and cat Navi.
I run a discord for GameDevs and sometimes stream at https://twitch.tv/GrunkleGrok
Previous: PlayStation, EA, Sega, Eidos, Zynga, GREE, NCSoft and more...
I run a discord for GameDevs and sometimes stream at https://twitch.tv/GrunkleGrok
Previous: PlayStation, EA, Sega, Eidos, Zynga, GREE, NCSoft and more...
Some of you know esrly last year I got this guy.
Unfortunately today we got a diagnosis of aggressive osteosarcoma in his leg. Even with amputation, radiation and chemo treatment, I might get him another year. But his quality of life will be severely degraded. There are no good options.
Unfortunately today we got a diagnosis of aggressive osteosarcoma in his leg. Even with amputation, radiation and chemo treatment, I might get him another year. But his quality of life will be severely degraded. There are no good options.
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Some of you know esrly last year I got this guy.
Unfortunately today we got a diagnosis of aggressive osteosarcoma in his leg. Even with amputation, radiation and chemo treatment, I might get him another year. But his quality of life will be severely degraded. There are no good options.
Unfortunately today we got a diagnosis of aggressive osteosarcoma in his leg. Even with amputation, radiation and chemo treatment, I might get him another year. But his quality of life will be severely degraded. There are no good options.
He's a big boy now.
September 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
He's a big boy now.
The industry is broken and doesn't deserve the passion of the people that truly built it.
This game was and is an absolute hit.
And not months after a hugely successful release... This.
It's time to burn it all to the ground.
This game was and is an absolute hit.
And not months after a hugely successful release... This.
It's time to burn it all to the ground.
February 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The industry is broken and doesn't deserve the passion of the people that truly built it.
This game was and is an absolute hit.
And not months after a hugely successful release... This.
It's time to burn it all to the ground.
This game was and is an absolute hit.
And not months after a hugely successful release... This.
It's time to burn it all to the ground.
With his human cousin. My heart nearly exploded.
December 30, 2024 at 9:53 PM
With his human cousin. My heart nearly exploded.
Blessed Yuletide to y'all.
December 26, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Blessed Yuletide to y'all.
Pretty sure buried under these two, not allowed to disturb them by law, is how I die.
December 15, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Pretty sure buried under these two, not allowed to disturb them by law, is how I die.
Our first flight.
December 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Our first flight.
With his dapper new kerchief for winter...
November 30, 2024 at 8:28 PM
With his dapper new kerchief for winter...
If nobody is going to get me the trading bruto for my birthday, I accept this as a worthy alternate present. Thank you Birthday RNG.
October 28, 2024 at 1:51 AM
If nobody is going to get me the trading bruto for my birthday, I accept this as a worthy alternate present. Thank you Birthday RNG.
He got a bath and is now very asleep.
October 27, 2024 at 1:31 AM
He got a bath and is now very asleep.
How our day started vs. how it's going...
October 26, 2024 at 9:44 PM
How our day started vs. how it's going...
Found a stick on the ground...
October 18, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Found a stick on the ground...
Right up until he finds dirt, a puddle, or mud...
October 18, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Right up until he finds dirt, a puddle, or mud...
Atreus sends his greetings.
October 18, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Atreus sends his greetings.
Rainy day, but some sunlight time means (albeit muddy) park time.
October 17, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Rainy day, but some sunlight time means (albeit muddy) park time.
He's very sleepy...
October 17, 2024 at 4:39 PM
He's very sleepy...
So not only does he decide to lay down and look cute where *I* need to lay down to sleep, he also proceeds to unmake the damn bed so he can do it...
September 24, 2024 at 7:40 AM
So not only does he decide to lay down and look cute where *I* need to lay down to sleep, he also proceeds to unmake the damn bed so he can do it...
I don't know why she has decided to sit in the tub suddenly, but giving me this look, I'm too afraid to question it...
September 24, 2024 at 5:14 AM
I don't know why she has decided to sit in the tub suddenly, but giving me this look, I'm too afraid to question it...
No intelligence was used to make this photo...
September 24, 2024 at 1:54 AM
No intelligence was used to make this photo...
*Got nothing in my brain... Mmm mmm*
June 22, 2024 at 12:09 AM
*Got nothing in my brain... Mmm mmm*
He will not nap unless it's on top of my jeans, with my sandals nearby.
June 19, 2024 at 8:35 PM
He will not nap unless it's on top of my jeans, with my sandals nearby.
The day he came.home.
June 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The day he came.home.
Hey y'all, for those that haven't met him yet, meet Atreus.
June 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Hey y'all, for those that haven't met him yet, meet Atreus.