Kay Purcell
@kaypurcell.com
🎮 Brand Manager at Konami
🎲 TTRPG Charity Streamer
🗯️ @thegig.bsky.social Host
🖤 Asexual ✦ She/They
📋 Formerly DeviantArt, Red Bull, Avalanche Studios
💭 Opinions are my own
🎲 TTRPG Charity Streamer
🗯️ @thegig.bsky.social Host
🖤 Asexual ✦ She/They
📋 Formerly DeviantArt, Red Bull, Avalanche Studios
💭 Opinions are my own
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As we take the pedal off graphics-maxxing, I think this is the most interesting direction for #gamedev to take in the coming years. By @danctheduck.bsky.social
What is a Social Systems Designer?
A brief definition of the emerging game design discipline of Social Systems Designer. With references for further exploration.
lostgarden.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
As we take the pedal off graphics-maxxing, I think this is the most interesting direction for #gamedev to take in the coming years. By @danctheduck.bsky.social
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God, that's awful. I'm so sorry to his family and everyone who was close to and worked with him. Tragic loss.
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty' franchise, killed in crash www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/v...
December 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
God, that's awful. I'm so sorry to his family and everyone who was close to and worked with him. Tragic loss.
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tl;dr: GenAI and game design concepts traditionally referred to as "AI" (enemy behaviors, pathfinding, etc.) are not the same thing, and I'm on my knees begging people to learn the difference, lest we see more bullshit claims like what The Escapist put out re: Blue Prince.
Weird weekend, huh? Took a crack at breaking down the whole Clair Obscur genAI situation, and its bizarre fallout, as best as possible. My main takeaway right now is that people really need to figure out exactly what they're criticizing or it's going to get messy. www.polygon.com/clair-obscur...
The debate over gen AI in games is about to get a lot messier in 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's GOTY retraction signals the start of something huge
www.polygon.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
tl;dr: GenAI and game design concepts traditionally referred to as "AI" (enemy behaviors, pathfinding, etc.) are not the same thing, and I'm on my knees begging people to learn the difference, lest we see more bullshit claims like what The Escapist put out re: Blue Prince.
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Everything is on sale for the Kitfox Steam Winter sale!
❄Store page: store.steampowered.com/publisher/ki...
❄Store page: store.steampowered.com/publisher/ki...
December 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Everything is on sale for the Kitfox Steam Winter sale!
❄Store page: store.steampowered.com/publisher/ki...
❄Store page: store.steampowered.com/publisher/ki...
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now is the time to contact us if you want us to help you integrate Yarn Spinner, or build custom Yarn Spinner features for your team, or do something else narrative tools-related for you next year!
we're about to clock off for 2025!
www.yarnspinner.dev
#gamedev #indiedev #narrativetools
we're about to clock off for 2025!
www.yarnspinner.dev
#gamedev #indiedev #narrativetools
Yarn Spinner
Yarn Spinner creates narrative game tools for writers, programmers, and everyone in between.
www.yarnspinner.dev
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
now is the time to contact us if you want us to help you integrate Yarn Spinner, or build custom Yarn Spinner features for your team, or do something else narrative tools-related for you next year!
we're about to clock off for 2025!
www.yarnspinner.dev
#gamedev #indiedev #narrativetools
we're about to clock off for 2025!
www.yarnspinner.dev
#gamedev #indiedev #narrativetools
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Just a bunch of very normal plants. Just a regular ole' gardening sim. Nothing magical going on here for sure... ✨
Test your budding necromantic arts with the demo for Greenhearth Necromancer!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
Test your budding necromantic arts with the demo for Greenhearth Necromancer!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Just a bunch of very normal plants. Just a regular ole' gardening sim. Nothing magical going on here for sure... ✨
Test your budding necromantic arts with the demo for Greenhearth Necromancer!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
Test your budding necromantic arts with the demo for Greenhearth Necromancer!
store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
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Most of the times I introduce myself as a game designer, I get immediately asked if I code games. Most of the remainder, I get asked if I animate the characters.
Anyone want to make a kids book on game dev with me so this isn't a problem for future generations? 🤣
Anyone want to make a kids book on game dev with me so this isn't a problem for future generations? 🤣
My explanation of my job goes in steps:
-I’m a writer
-I’m a screenwriter
-I’m a screenwriter for video games
Otherwise I have to field a million questions about coding. “Like you write the code?” NO
-I’m a writer
-I’m a screenwriter
-I’m a screenwriter for video games
Otherwise I have to field a million questions about coding. “Like you write the code?” NO
“Wow so you get to play games all day?” as a reaction to me being a game dev still has the power to make me instantly need a nap
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Most of the times I introduce myself as a game designer, I get immediately asked if I code games. Most of the remainder, I get asked if I animate the characters.
Anyone want to make a kids book on game dev with me so this isn't a problem for future generations? 🤣
Anyone want to make a kids book on game dev with me so this isn't a problem for future generations? 🤣
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For those who work in Games Media, I have a genuine question. I've watched Game Awards "Picks/Predictions" pieces, and often you skip the accessibility category. I understand why, you don't feel like you have the knowledge to offer an opinion.
What could we in the a11y community do to help?
What could we in the a11y community do to help?
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 AM
For those who work in Games Media, I have a genuine question. I've watched Game Awards "Picks/Predictions" pieces, and often you skip the accessibility category. I understand why, you don't feel like you have the knowledge to offer an opinion.
What could we in the a11y community do to help?
What could we in the a11y community do to help?
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If you want to start making games, instead of trying to make your magnum opus on your first go, please do some game jams. Ludum Dare. Something short with a fixed time limit and specs you need to follow. Learn about developing under restrictions, how to get creative in them, how to scope smartly.
November 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
If you want to start making games, instead of trying to make your magnum opus on your first go, please do some game jams. Ludum Dare. Something short with a fixed time limit and specs you need to follow. Learn about developing under restrictions, how to get creative in them, how to scope smartly.
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Hey so, today is my last day at Crystal Dynamics apparently. I joined the company in 2018 to work on Marvel's Avengers and it's been the longest (and best) job I've ever had. It now means I'm looking for work, so if you know of any senior writer/narrative designer positions please send them my way.
November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hey so, today is my last day at Crystal Dynamics apparently. I joined the company in 2018 to work on Marvel's Avengers and it's been the longest (and best) job I've ever had. It now means I'm looking for work, so if you know of any senior writer/narrative designer positions please send them my way.
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We asked @willovergard.bsky.social: What made you join The Game Club? 🎮🤔
"I heard that @robmanuel.bsky.social was selecting the games and I had to join. Knowing Rob is picking the games is such a huge mark of quality."
"I heard that @robmanuel.bsky.social was selecting the games and I had to join. Knowing Rob is picking the games is such a huge mark of quality."
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We asked @willovergard.bsky.social: What made you join The Game Club? 🎮🤔
"I heard that @robmanuel.bsky.social was selecting the games and I had to join. Knowing Rob is picking the games is such a huge mark of quality."
"I heard that @robmanuel.bsky.social was selecting the games and I had to join. Knowing Rob is picking the games is such a huge mark of quality."
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That's No Moon looking for folks across several roles, some in LA, California or Remote: thatsnomoon.com/careers
Careers | That's No Moon
The official website of That's No Moon, a new independent AAA game development studio founded by award-winning industry veterans.
thatsnomoon.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
That's No Moon looking for folks across several roles, some in LA, California or Remote: thatsnomoon.com/careers
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While we are volunteer led, it's sponsors that (quite literally) keep the lights on. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping build a better, more inclusive, games industry together 💖
If your organisation is interested in sponsoring us in 2026 get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If your organisation is interested in sponsoring us in 2026 get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
While we are volunteer led, it's sponsors that (quite literally) keep the lights on. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping build a better, more inclusive, games industry together 💖
If your organisation is interested in sponsoring us in 2026 get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If your organisation is interested in sponsoring us in 2026 get in touch: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Button City is on sale during the Steam Animal Fest for 65% off from Nov 10-17! Be a cute fox, play arcade games, and go on an adventure with cute animal friends to save the arcade!
🦊🐱🐰🐼
store.steampowered.com/app/1273750/...
#SteamAnimalFest
🦊🐱🐰🐼
store.steampowered.com/app/1273750/...
#SteamAnimalFest
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Button City is on sale during the Steam Animal Fest for 65% off from Nov 10-17! Be a cute fox, play arcade games, and go on an adventure with cute animal friends to save the arcade!
🦊🐱🐰🐼
store.steampowered.com/app/1273750/...
#SteamAnimalFest
🦊🐱🐰🐼
store.steampowered.com/app/1273750/...
#SteamAnimalFest
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We've added 100 new CDs to our collection of press CDs from GamePro magazine, with thousands of pieces of game art, screenshots, and more
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
The art of GamePro | VGHF Library Highlights
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We've added 100 new CDs to our collection of press CDs from GamePro magazine, with thousands of pieces of game art, screenshots, and more
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
So, what's the GamePro press CD collection? We put together an explainer
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hey hey if you're someone like me who can't make it out to pax unplugged this year, check out con zero this november! looking for event hosts and gms, submissions due by November 9th 😎🎲
November 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
hey hey if you're someone like me who can't make it out to pax unplugged this year, check out con zero this november! looking for event hosts and gms, submissions due by November 9th 😎🎲
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Changing the schedule up a bit!
Thanks to @nintendocanada.bsky.social I get to jump into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment today! Let's see how accessibile it is! #gifted
twitch.tv/stevesaylor
or youtube.com/@stevesaylor
Thanks to @nintendocanada.bsky.social I get to jump into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment today! Let's see how accessibile it is! #gifted
twitch.tv/stevesaylor
or youtube.com/@stevesaylor
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Changing the schedule up a bit!
Thanks to @nintendocanada.bsky.social I get to jump into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment today! Let's see how accessibile it is! #gifted
twitch.tv/stevesaylor
or youtube.com/@stevesaylor
Thanks to @nintendocanada.bsky.social I get to jump into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment today! Let's see how accessibile it is! #gifted
twitch.tv/stevesaylor
or youtube.com/@stevesaylor
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Everything about making video games is harder than you think.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Everything about making video games is harder than you think.
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Almost 200 pages of game dev resources including:
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
October 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Almost 200 pages of game dev resources including:
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
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We're looking for a Community and content coordinator! ✨
If you love creating content and engaging with players in meaningful ways, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply here: www.redthreadgames.com/community-an...
If you love creating content and engaging with players in meaningful ways, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply here: www.redthreadgames.com/community-an...
October 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We're looking for a Community and content coordinator! ✨
If you love creating content and engaging with players in meaningful ways, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply here: www.redthreadgames.com/community-an...
If you love creating content and engaging with players in meaningful ways, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply here: www.redthreadgames.com/community-an...
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Happy 2nd anniversary to the Steam Dev Cheat Sheet 🥂
LMK if any info is out of date! Good luck with your game 🎮
#indiegamedev
LMK if any info is out of date! Good luck with your game 🎮
#indiegamedev
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy 2nd anniversary to the Steam Dev Cheat Sheet 🥂
LMK if any info is out of date! Good luck with your game 🎮
#indiegamedev
LMK if any info is out of date! Good luck with your game 🎮
#indiegamedev
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Featuring 30 musicians, this is my first time doing a wind ensemble arrangement!
I absolutely adore The Apothecary Diaries, so I'm excited for you all to hear it!
I absolutely adore The Apothecary Diaries, so I'm excited for you all to hear it!
October 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Featuring 30 musicians, this is my first time doing a wind ensemble arrangement!
I absolutely adore The Apothecary Diaries, so I'm excited for you all to hear it!
I absolutely adore The Apothecary Diaries, so I'm excited for you all to hear it!
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The book club for video games is here!
I helped to curate the games for this season of the club. So if you are looking to meet other people, play cool and over-looked games, and talk about said game -- this place is for you. Check out the site!
I helped to curate the games for this season of the club. So if you are looking to meet other people, play cool and over-looked games, and talk about said game -- this place is for you. Check out the site!
If you are friendly, would like to meet new people, and want to join us in building a community like no other, come find your friends at The Game Club.
Beta now open, use the limited time promo code: HEYLOOKLISTEN for 50% off your subscription!
www.thegameclub.com
Beta now open, use the limited time promo code: HEYLOOKLISTEN for 50% off your subscription!
www.thegameclub.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The book club for video games is here!
I helped to curate the games for this season of the club. So if you are looking to meet other people, play cool and over-looked games, and talk about said game -- this place is for you. Check out the site!
I helped to curate the games for this season of the club. So if you are looking to meet other people, play cool and over-looked games, and talk about said game -- this place is for you. Check out the site!
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Writing this game was its own lovecraftian nightmare and I'm pretty sure it caused me to develop non-euclidean synapse connections in my brain.
plz buy so I can go and untangle it
plz buy so I can go and untangle it
Enjoy #Autumn with this #Lovecraftian #Horror story! Watch the madness and see your family fall like the leaves.
Twist time and decide to save or bring damnation.
⭐️50% off store.steampowered.com/app/1395120/...
#indiedev #IndieGameDev #indiegame #indiegames #indiehorror #Steam #SteamAutumnSale
Twist time and decide to save or bring damnation.
⭐️50% off store.steampowered.com/app/1395120/...
#indiedev #IndieGameDev #indiegame #indiegames #indiehorror #Steam #SteamAutumnSale
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Writing this game was its own lovecraftian nightmare and I'm pretty sure it caused me to develop non-euclidean synapse connections in my brain.
plz buy so I can go and untangle it
plz buy so I can go and untangle it
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Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means
Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means
Let's discuss the role of journalists and journalism in the video game industry.
www.gamedeveloper.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Dear game developers, please remember what 'on the record' means