Jonathan J Game Dev
@jonnyjgamedev.bsky.social
I'm a Software Engineer and game designer of over 12 years, I love game devs and am currently living the dream working at Owlchemy Labs !
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Jonathanj?locale=en_US&
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Jonathanj?locale=en_US&
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Hey everybody my name is Jonathan Jennings but lots of people call me JJ or Jonny! I've been a game dev for over 12 years, have worked on dozens of games / apps ranging from mobile to VR , and currently I enjoy working at Owlchemy Labs . Game devs are my favorite people!
#gamedev #blackgamedev
#gamedev #blackgamedev
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Ah-hoy hoy! ☠️ It’s not rum, but it’s BOMBAY! No drinking on the job, unless it’s used as an instrument to record music for a pirate game 🏴☠️
Listening party is tomorrow! 19:00 PST RSVP chasebethea.bandcamp.com/merch/sunken...
#gamemusic #videogamecomposer #vgm
Listening party is tomorrow! 19:00 PST RSVP chasebethea.bandcamp.com/merch/sunken...
#gamemusic #videogamecomposer #vgm
July 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Ah-hoy hoy! ☠️ It’s not rum, but it’s BOMBAY! No drinking on the job, unless it’s used as an instrument to record music for a pirate game 🏴☠️
Listening party is tomorrow! 19:00 PST RSVP chasebethea.bandcamp.com/merch/sunken...
#gamemusic #videogamecomposer #vgm
Listening party is tomorrow! 19:00 PST RSVP chasebethea.bandcamp.com/merch/sunken...
#gamemusic #videogamecomposer #vgm
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Are you bored? I bet you are since you're scrolling. How about you head on over to the BiG Byte Game Jam and play some of our entered games! We've got them all, from changing diapers to solving mysteries and connecting the dots. Check them out at:
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
Submissions to BiG Byte Game Jam 2025
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July 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Are you bored? I bet you are since you're scrolling. How about you head on over to the BiG Byte Game Jam and play some of our entered games! We've got them all, from changing diapers to solving mysteries and connecting the dots. Check them out at:
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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With the jam over, it's time to find the top games! Our judges will be judging based on Design, Theme, and Quality —let's give a big round of applause to our judges:
⚖️Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social
⚖️Claire Rice @kadorice.bsky.social
⚖️Jabari Ali @Jabaricreates.bsky.social
#BiGByteJam2025
⚖️Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social
⚖️Claire Rice @kadorice.bsky.social
⚖️Jabari Ali @Jabaricreates.bsky.social
#BiGByteJam2025
July 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With the jam over, it's time to find the top games! Our judges will be judging based on Design, Theme, and Quality —let's give a big round of applause to our judges:
⚖️Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social
⚖️Claire Rice @kadorice.bsky.social
⚖️Jabari Ali @Jabaricreates.bsky.social
#BiGByteJam2025
⚖️Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social
⚖️Claire Rice @kadorice.bsky.social
⚖️Jabari Ali @Jabaricreates.bsky.social
#BiGByteJam2025
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We're proud to sponsor Big Byte Game Jam 2025.
From June 1st to June 29th, join @mgamekitchen.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social for an annual game jam using a theme related to cultural ideas, perspectives, and issues relevant to members of various Diasporas.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
From June 1st to June 29th, join @mgamekitchen.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social for an annual game jam using a theme related to cultural ideas, perspectives, and issues relevant to members of various Diasporas.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
May 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We're proud to sponsor Big Byte Game Jam 2025.
From June 1st to June 29th, join @mgamekitchen.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social for an annual game jam using a theme related to cultural ideas, perspectives, and issues relevant to members of various Diasporas.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
From June 1st to June 29th, join @mgamekitchen.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social for an annual game jam using a theme related to cultural ideas, perspectives, and issues relevant to members of various Diasporas.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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🌟 Say hello to your Game Jam event host — @chelseabytes.bsky.social! 🎤💫
She’s fun, brilliant, and here to cheer you on as you build your best game yet 🕹️💥
As someone who highlights games, tech, and community, Chelsea is a perfect event host for our jam. We're excited to have her!
Links in 🧵
She’s fun, brilliant, and here to cheer you on as you build your best game yet 🕹️💥
As someone who highlights games, tech, and community, Chelsea is a perfect event host for our jam. We're excited to have her!
Links in 🧵
May 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🌟 Say hello to your Game Jam event host — @chelseabytes.bsky.social! 🎤💫
She’s fun, brilliant, and here to cheer you on as you build your best game yet 🕹️💥
As someone who highlights games, tech, and community, Chelsea is a perfect event host for our jam. We're excited to have her!
Links in 🧵
She’s fun, brilliant, and here to cheer you on as you build your best game yet 🕹️💥
As someone who highlights games, tech, and community, Chelsea is a perfect event host for our jam. We're excited to have her!
Links in 🧵
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📰 [Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics] The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker Gameplay Video (Battles)
View this content in the Nintendo Today! app: 🔗 today.oatmealdome.me
View this content in the Nintendo Today! app: 🔗 today.oatmealdome.me
May 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
📰 [Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics] The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker Gameplay Video (Battles)
View this content in the Nintendo Today! app: 🔗 today.oatmealdome.me
View this content in the Nintendo Today! app: 🔗 today.oatmealdome.me
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Lots of good energy here already.
Today's casual setup.
Today's casual setup.
April 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Lots of good energy here already.
Today's casual setup.
Today's casual setup.
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Visit our game jam page to join our discord to get involved in upcoming prep events, learn about the theme early, and find team members!
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
Here's some Okra Stew to satiate your appetites.
#bigbytegamejam
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
Here's some Okra Stew to satiate your appetites.
#bigbytegamejam
May 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Visit our game jam page to join our discord to get involved in upcoming prep events, learn about the theme early, and find team members!
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
Here's some Okra Stew to satiate your appetites.
#bigbytegamejam
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
Here's some Okra Stew to satiate your appetites.
#bigbytegamejam
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It’s jam season again at the Game Kitchen!
Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize!
Starting on June 1st!
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize!
Starting on June 1st!
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
May 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It’s jam season again at the Game Kitchen!
Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize!
Starting on June 1st!
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize!
Starting on June 1st!
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
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If I can pay off my debt early and secure enough operating funds for the company, I’d love to get started right away.
But right now, we’re still on the brink of going under.
But right now, we’re still on the brink of going under.
If The Hundred Line turns out successfully profitable and rescues TooKyo Games from its indebtedness. How long would it take to port the game to other gaming platforms? If possible? Added, what length of time will foreign-language users have to wait for translation and localization, if possible too?
May 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
If I can pay off my debt early and secure enough operating funds for the company, I’d love to get started right away.
But right now, we’re still on the brink of going under.
But right now, we’re still on the brink of going under.
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Hexas is one heck of a darn tootin' time. But don't take our word for it... just watch PowerOnVR's video.
No y'all, for real - they created chaos.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPX...
No y'all, for real - they created chaos.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPX...
We Were The WORST Chefs At A Restaurant For DEMONS! - Dimensional Double Shift Hexas Dimension Pack
YouTube video by PowerOnVR
www.youtube.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Hexas is one heck of a darn tootin' time. But don't take our word for it... just watch PowerOnVR's video.
No y'all, for real - they created chaos.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPX...
No y'all, for real - they created chaos.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPX...
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Sorry yall Im gonna be annoying about South of Midnight for the next month. But representation matters and seeing reactions like this reminds me how important it is to make authentic games. People want to see it and your audience will find your stories. This made me tear up.
April 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sorry yall Im gonna be annoying about South of Midnight for the next month. But representation matters and seeing reactions like this reminds me how important it is to make authentic games. People want to see it and your audience will find your stories. This made me tear up.
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CONTENT CREATORS - we've got a whole new way for you to scoot your booties on down to HEXAS, LurkIt!
Log in with your YT, Twitch, or TikTok account to apply for a code. If approved, enjoy access to the rootinest, tootinest new Gas N Grill location.
www.lurkit.com/campaigns/di...
Log in with your YT, Twitch, or TikTok account to apply for a code. If approved, enjoy access to the rootinest, tootinest new Gas N Grill location.
www.lurkit.com/campaigns/di...
April 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CONTENT CREATORS - we've got a whole new way for you to scoot your booties on down to HEXAS, LurkIt!
Log in with your YT, Twitch, or TikTok account to apply for a code. If approved, enjoy access to the rootinest, tootinest new Gas N Grill location.
www.lurkit.com/campaigns/di...
Log in with your YT, Twitch, or TikTok account to apply for a code. If approved, enjoy access to the rootinest, tootinest new Gas N Grill location.
www.lurkit.com/campaigns/di...
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Saddle up, Pardners, Conglomni Corp has opened HEXAS, the newest Dimension in Dimensional Double Shift! Travel ain't free though!
There's a Room Browser, new gameplay, new rewards, and it's only $4.99! PLUS if one of your buds owns it, you can all play!
www.meta.com/experiences/...
There's a Room Browser, new gameplay, new rewards, and it's only $4.99! PLUS if one of your buds owns it, you can all play!
www.meta.com/experiences/...
April 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Saddle up, Pardners, Conglomni Corp has opened HEXAS, the newest Dimension in Dimensional Double Shift! Travel ain't free though!
There's a Room Browser, new gameplay, new rewards, and it's only $4.99! PLUS if one of your buds owns it, you can all play!
www.meta.com/experiences/...
There's a Room Browser, new gameplay, new rewards, and it's only $4.99! PLUS if one of your buds owns it, you can all play!
www.meta.com/experiences/...
I'm super excited to share that I've been nominated for a Black In Gaming award and I didn't even vote for myself 😅 . A lot of people I really admire and respect have either won one of these or have been nominated so this means a lot ! Thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social
#bigawards2025
#bigawards2025
February 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm super excited to share that I've been nominated for a Black In Gaming award and I didn't even vote for myself 😅 . A lot of people I really admire and respect have either won one of these or have been nominated so this means a lot ! Thanks @blackingaming.bsky.social
#bigawards2025
#bigawards2025
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I made a documentary about Sonic
the hedgehog that includes an interview with Sonic the hedgehog
#videogames
youtu.be/c4o12t8qkg0
the hedgehog that includes an interview with Sonic the hedgehog
#videogames
youtu.be/c4o12t8qkg0
How Sonic was Created in Tokyo and Born in Central Park (documentary)
YouTube video by The Icon
youtu.be
January 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I made a documentary about Sonic
the hedgehog that includes an interview with Sonic the hedgehog
#videogames
youtu.be/c4o12t8qkg0
the hedgehog that includes an interview with Sonic the hedgehog
#videogames
youtu.be/c4o12t8qkg0
Today is our first community day of the new year ! Join me and my coworkers as we play a few DDS shifts with our gaming community ! You can find the room codes and other information on our Owlchemy Labs Discord Server !
January 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today is our first community day of the new year ! Join me and my coworkers as we play a few DDS shifts with our gaming community ! You can find the room codes and other information on our Owlchemy Labs Discord Server !
The BIPOC Game Studies conference is calling for submissions ( up until Janaury 18th ) 2025 .
Papers, Panel Suggestions, and work showcases are welcome !
If you'd like to share your work, experience, and knowledge of games and game development apply !
conference.blackgamestudies.com/Calls.html
Papers, Panel Suggestions, and work showcases are welcome !
If you'd like to share your work, experience, and knowledge of games and game development apply !
conference.blackgamestudies.com/Calls.html
BIPOC Games: Calls for Submissions
conference.blackgamestudies.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The BIPOC Game Studies conference is calling for submissions ( up until Janaury 18th ) 2025 .
Papers, Panel Suggestions, and work showcases are welcome !
If you'd like to share your work, experience, and knowledge of games and game development apply !
conference.blackgamestudies.com/Calls.html
Papers, Panel Suggestions, and work showcases are welcome !
If you'd like to share your work, experience, and knowledge of games and game development apply !
conference.blackgamestudies.com/Calls.html
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STARTING NOW👇🏾
The Developer Hardship Fundraiser!
Join us in raising money for our community's #gamedev in need! Many have been hit hard by the ongoing mass layoffs in the games industry - let's kick off this new year with a rally together:
▶ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVl_...
💸 tilt.fyi/rKF58yt5JO
The Developer Hardship Fundraiser!
Join us in raising money for our community's #gamedev in need! Many have been hit hard by the ongoing mass layoffs in the games industry - let's kick off this new year with a rally together:
▶ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVl_...
💸 tilt.fyi/rKF58yt5JO
Developer Hardship Fundraiser Livestream
YouTube video by Game Devs of Color Expo
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
STARTING NOW👇🏾
The Developer Hardship Fundraiser!
Join us in raising money for our community's #gamedev in need! Many have been hit hard by the ongoing mass layoffs in the games industry - let's kick off this new year with a rally together:
▶ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVl_...
💸 tilt.fyi/rKF58yt5JO
The Developer Hardship Fundraiser!
Join us in raising money for our community's #gamedev in need! Many have been hit hard by the ongoing mass layoffs in the games industry - let's kick off this new year with a rally together:
▶ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVl_...
💸 tilt.fyi/rKF58yt5JO
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Our Developer Hardship Fundraiser stream is just 1 hr away! Please come out and support this great cause, and hear from some fantastic devs of color too 👌🏾
#gamedev
#gamedev
Meet the game developers we're featuring in our Developer Hardship Fundraiser stream this Friday 🙌🏾
🔗 tilt.fyi/8d3HmyZJAC
They'll be discussing their experiences in #gamedev, industry hardship, and showcasing their games.
#indiedev
🔗 tilt.fyi/8d3HmyZJAC
They'll be discussing their experiences in #gamedev, industry hardship, and showcasing their games.
#indiedev
January 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our Developer Hardship Fundraiser stream is just 1 hr away! Please come out and support this great cause, and hear from some fantastic devs of color too 👌🏾
#gamedev
#gamedev
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Hi new followers!
I'm Sherveen, I'm making Midautumn! It's a roguelike dungeon crawler about a town reckoning with the (literal) ghosts of its past!
When guarding the spirit world is your day job, you'll need to face ghosts, myths, and evil CEOs! We're currently in early access on Steam!
I'm Sherveen, I'm making Midautumn! It's a roguelike dungeon crawler about a town reckoning with the (literal) ghosts of its past!
When guarding the spirit world is your day job, you'll need to face ghosts, myths, and evil CEOs! We're currently in early access on Steam!
October 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Hi new followers!
I'm Sherveen, I'm making Midautumn! It's a roguelike dungeon crawler about a town reckoning with the (literal) ghosts of its past!
When guarding the spirit world is your day job, you'll need to face ghosts, myths, and evil CEOs! We're currently in early access on Steam!
I'm Sherveen, I'm making Midautumn! It's a roguelike dungeon crawler about a town reckoning with the (literal) ghosts of its past!
When guarding the spirit world is your day job, you'll need to face ghosts, myths, and evil CEOs! We're currently in early access on Steam!
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I've made a little starter pack of some cool indie devs and game artists making some really cool games if you are new here & trying to find your people :) 🦋
#gamedev #indiegamedev #sologamedev #gameartist
go.bsky.app/F2ebNot
#gamedev #indiegamedev #sologamedev #gameartist
go.bsky.app/F2ebNot
November 30, 2024 at 2:55 AM
I've made a little starter pack of some cool indie devs and game artists making some really cool games if you are new here & trying to find your people :) 🦋
#gamedev #indiegamedev #sologamedev #gameartist
go.bsky.app/F2ebNot
#gamedev #indiegamedev #sologamedev #gameartist
go.bsky.app/F2ebNot
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Hi Bluesky! I'm an indie dev working on a chill colony sim game where you help little plant people reclaim their planet taken over by defective robots.
It's called Green Again and it has a demo on Steam!🌱
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
It's called Green Again and it has a demo on Steam!🌱
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
October 21, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Hi Bluesky! I'm an indie dev working on a chill colony sim game where you help little plant people reclaim their planet taken over by defective robots.
It's called Green Again and it has a demo on Steam!🌱
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
It's called Green Again and it has a demo on Steam!🌱
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
I contributed a few quotes to the book Great Games Need Great Leaders by Matthew Dyet and finally managed to get a copy for myself, I look forward to reading through it myself !
December 23, 2024 at 4:21 AM
I contributed a few quotes to the book Great Games Need Great Leaders by Matthew Dyet and finally managed to get a copy for myself, I look forward to reading through it myself !
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MEGA Engine progress:
I've just finished the enemy respawning feature. There are three possible behavior: on out of view (shown below), on changing screen or never respawn!
Changing the behavior is as easy as selecting it from a list!
#gamemaker #indiedev #gamedev
I've just finished the enemy respawning feature. There are three possible behavior: on out of view (shown below), on changing screen or never respawn!
Changing the behavior is as easy as selecting it from a list!
#gamemaker #indiedev #gamedev
December 20, 2024 at 8:32 PM
MEGA Engine progress:
I've just finished the enemy respawning feature. There are three possible behavior: on out of view (shown below), on changing screen or never respawn!
Changing the behavior is as easy as selecting it from a list!
#gamemaker #indiedev #gamedev
I've just finished the enemy respawning feature. There are three possible behavior: on out of view (shown below), on changing screen or never respawn!
Changing the behavior is as easy as selecting it from a list!
#gamemaker #indiedev #gamedev