Marcomix
@marcomix.bsky.social
Jack of all trades artist and game dev!
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Emmy is getting dangerously good at these
November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Emmy is getting dangerously good at these
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The original Let It Die was famous for its absolutely amazing soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka went and got in touch with a HUNDRED of his favourite indie bands and commissioned each to do a track named 'let it die'. The result was borderline mystical.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
The Let it Die sequel - Let it Die: Inferno - which is coming out next week (4th December), seems to have been built using a considerable amount of generative AI. https://bit.ly/4ol7lIA
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The original Let It Die was famous for its absolutely amazing soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka went and got in touch with a HUNDRED of his favourite indie bands and commissioned each to do a track named 'let it die'. The result was borderline mystical.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
They're AI-generating the music here.
Fuck that.
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Alright! Let's actually talk about this waterfall thing. It is an amazing showcase of many things that I adore from late 90s/early 2000s graphics.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Alright! Let's actually talk about this waterfall thing. It is an amazing showcase of many things that I adore from late 90s/early 2000s graphics.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
I am replicating this in Blender through mere observation, so some things might not be fully accurate to the mind-boggling effects of the PS1.
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I need you all to know that a ton of folks put a HEROIC amount of effort into keeping Archive going this week
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I need you all to know that a ton of folks put a HEROIC amount of effort into keeping Archive going this week
Tales of Berseria is getting a remaster...? I hope they took this chance to proofread its script 'cause I remember typos being everywhere in that game.
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Tales of Berseria is getting a remaster...? I hope they took this chance to proofread its script 'cause I remember typos being everywhere in that game.
You can dress it up all you want, but if you even used ChatGPT for "character creation proposals" you're not fooling anyone. Man, I've been rooting for Level-5 since Dark Cloud too...
automaton-media.com/en/news/2023...
automaton-media.com/en/news/2023...
Japanese game developer Level-5 reveals how they use generative AI like Stable Diffusion - AUTOMATON WEST
Ni no Kuni and Professor Layton developer Level-5 demonstrate exactly how they use generative AI to assist game development and promotion.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
You can dress it up all you want, but if you even used ChatGPT for "character creation proposals" you're not fooling anyone. Man, I've been rooting for Level-5 since Dark Cloud too...
automaton-media.com/en/news/2023...
automaton-media.com/en/news/2023...
While that Metroid Prime 4 MacKenzie news is disappointing, I can't say I'm that surprised. Between the flower in Mario Wonder and Pauline in DK Bananza, this is the way Nintendo games are right now. Splatoon story modes also have constant comms chatter but the squid voices make it less tedious.
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
While that Metroid Prime 4 MacKenzie news is disappointing, I can't say I'm that surprised. Between the flower in Mario Wonder and Pauline in DK Bananza, this is the way Nintendo games are right now. Splatoon story modes also have constant comms chatter but the squid voices make it less tedious.
Final Fantasy XIII [2010] is one of the most deservedly misunderstood RPGs I've ever played. From the story, which throws you into high-stakes in medias res with characters throwing similar-seeming terms around all over, to the gameplay, which takes roughly 20 hours of combat mechanics onboarding.
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Final Fantasy XIII [2010] is one of the most deservedly misunderstood RPGs I've ever played. From the story, which throws you into high-stakes in medias res with characters throwing similar-seeming terms around all over, to the gameplay, which takes roughly 20 hours of combat mechanics onboarding.
Have dialogue choice systems ever just not felt right for you in a game? Doc lays down some good groundwork on why they are so often at odds with satisfying conversations and truly memorable moments in video game storytelling.
YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT! I HAVE WRITTEN A NEW ARTICLE!
this one's a bit weird; rather than doing my usual "trying to organize my thoughts and building a winding case that builds on itself," I decided to show you what my EARLY article creation process looks like:
docseuss.medium.com/some-loosely...
this one's a bit weird; rather than doing my usual "trying to organize my thoughts and building a winding case that builds on itself," I decided to show you what my EARLY article creation process looks like:
docseuss.medium.com/some-loosely...
some loosely organized thoughts about dialogue sysin games
think of this as me trying to find out what parts of dialogue choices are load bearing game design and what else can be done with dialogue.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Have dialogue choice systems ever just not felt right for you in a game? Doc lays down some good groundwork on why they are so often at odds with satisfying conversations and truly memorable moments in video game storytelling.
If you're into some unique combat challenges (think breakout meets bullet hell) then I can recommend 10SF. It's pretty intense!
hey all i havent posted about it here yet but, 10S FOREVER is half off this week on steam! kinda making a small resurgence on the other site after a failed launch, finally hit 500 sales! hoping to push it further. anyone with a platform wanna help yr girl? lol
store.steampowered.com/app/3257310/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3257310/...
November 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
If you're into some unique combat challenges (think breakout meets bullet hell) then I can recommend 10SF. It's pretty intense!
The fun premise, snappy pacing, dynamic camerawork, bangin' soundtrack, funny voice and character acting, visual gags around every corner...it's all here already. And expanding Bunlith's signature PSX cutscene style to an entire show? There's just gotta be more!!
It's Bunlith: The Witch Upstairs
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📅 EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON KICKSTARTER!
Watch Now!! 📺
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November 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The fun premise, snappy pacing, dynamic camerawork, bangin' soundtrack, funny voice and character acting, visual gags around every corner...it's all here already. And expanding Bunlith's signature PSX cutscene style to an entire show? There's just gotta be more!!
Silent Hill 3 [2003] is the most intense of the original trilogy by far! Cramped, dingy hallways filled with too many threats to handle. Do you spend some bullets on clearing a path? Risk getting hurt by swinging in melee range? Risk getting intercepted while running past? Supplies are scarce.
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Silent Hill 3 [2003] is the most intense of the original trilogy by far! Cramped, dingy hallways filled with too many threats to handle. Do you spend some bullets on clearing a path? Risk getting hurt by swinging in melee range? Risk getting intercepted while running past? Supplies are scarce.
Some lore in Caves of Qud. How do you figure someone could fake their death using a hologram? Surely they had to put his "body" to rest. Did people bury or cremate a hologram?
November 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Some lore in Caves of Qud. How do you figure someone could fake their death using a hologram? Surely they had to put his "body" to rest. Did people bury or cremate a hologram?
When I learn of a game that's outed to have genAI placeholders, it all falls apart. What else was made using it? Even the work that's not genAI: was it thoughtlessly generated and then reworked by an artist? Where's the intent beyond "rework this thing scraped from various indeterminate sources"?
"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose."
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
I’m Still Not Done Talking About AI Use in The Alters | Qualbert
The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose. We examine the ripple effects of AI use in games, beginning with The Alters.
www.qualbert.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
When I learn of a game that's outed to have genAI placeholders, it all falls apart. What else was made using it? Even the work that's not genAI: was it thoughtlessly generated and then reworked by an artist? Where's the intent beyond "rework this thing scraped from various indeterminate sources"?
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 5 Steam codes for Once Upon a Katamari courtesy of @gamesplanet.bsky.social. Giveaway closes on Oct 27th, 6:30 PM PT
Game is $32.97 on Gamesplanet w/ code KATAMARI buff.ly/j4qOsMG
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LOOKING FOR BASS
October 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
LOOKING FOR BASS
Silent Hill 2 [2001] is such an intriguing follow-up to the original. Flipping the script on what a Silent Hill story is about, especially immediately after the first game, was probably really unexpected at the time! I wish I hadn't known anything about it through cultural osmosis before playing.
October 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Silent Hill 2 [2001] is such an intriguing follow-up to the original. Flipping the script on what a Silent Hill story is about, especially immediately after the first game, was probably really unexpected at the time! I wish I hadn't known anything about it through cultural osmosis before playing.
Played this fun little puzzle game called Something is wrong with my World Map. It takes the RPG abstraction of exploring a miniature world when you leave a town and asks, what if you were actually GROWING to that size??! Really tightly-designed puzzles and I thought the dialogue was pretty funny.
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Played this fun little puzzle game called Something is wrong with my World Map. It takes the RPG abstraction of exploring a miniature world when you leave a town and asks, what if you were actually GROWING to that size??! Really tightly-designed puzzles and I thought the dialogue was pretty funny.
Video games are the kind of thing you appreciate more and more as you learn what makes 'em tick. Not just on a technical level, but conceptual too!
GUESS WHO'S BACK
BACK AGAIN
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TELL A FRIEND
That's right. It's time for part 3 of the FPS series; this time, a lot of assorted thoughts on what makes for good enemy design. This one was fun as hell to write.
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BACK AGAIN
DOC'S BACK
TELL A FRIEND
That's right. It's time for part 3 of the FPS series; this time, a lot of assorted thoughts on what makes for good enemy design. This one was fun as hell to write.
docseuss.medium.com/building-a-b...
building a better first person shooter part 3: enemy mine
So! First, we talked about a specific subgenre of first person shooter, loosely starting with Unreal and Half-Life and dying off around…
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October 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Video games are the kind of thing you appreciate more and more as you learn what makes 'em tick. Not just on a technical level, but conceptual too!
Silent Hill [1999] hardly needs an introduction, being both highly influential and a name everyone's heard of. Coming to it for the first time in 2025, I was very impressed with its commitment to using anticipation to drive its horror gameplay.
October 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Silent Hill [1999] hardly needs an introduction, being both highly influential and a name everyone's heard of. Coming to it for the first time in 2025, I was very impressed with its commitment to using anticipation to drive its horror gameplay.
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DISASTER ARMS IS OUT
30 BOSSES
2 ARMS
1 SOLDIER
0 TURNING BACK
30 BOSSES
2 ARMS
1 SOLDIER
0 TURNING BACK
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
DISASTER ARMS IS OUT
30 BOSSES
2 ARMS
1 SOLDIER
0 TURNING BACK
30 BOSSES
2 ARMS
1 SOLDIER
0 TURNING BACK
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📣 ICY TOWER IS COMING BACK
Stoked to announce that we're making a brand new Icy Tower game, ready for the 25th anniversary next year!
Check out the trailer, spread the news, and wishlist on Steam :D
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Stoked to announce that we're making a brand new Icy Tower game, ready for the 25th anniversary next year!
Check out the trailer, spread the news, and wishlist on Steam :D
s.team/a/3014860
More in thread 👇🧵
October 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
📣 ICY TOWER IS COMING BACK
Stoked to announce that we're making a brand new Icy Tower game, ready for the 25th anniversary next year!
Check out the trailer, spread the news, and wishlist on Steam :D
s.team/a/3014860
More in thread 👇🧵
Stoked to announce that we're making a brand new Icy Tower game, ready for the 25th anniversary next year!
Check out the trailer, spread the news, and wishlist on Steam :D
s.team/a/3014860
More in thread 👇🧵
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Game is currently $57.71 on Gamesplanet w/ code DIGIMON buff.ly/0d0q6NQ
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September 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win 1 of 5 Steam codes for Digimon Story Time Stranger (giveaway courtesy of @gamesplanet.bsky.social. Giveaway ends on Oct 1st, 6:30 PM PT)
Game is currently $57.71 on Gamesplanet w/ code DIGIMON buff.ly/0d0q6NQ
Game is currently $57.71 on Gamesplanet w/ code DIGIMON buff.ly/0d0q6NQ
Final Fantasy IX really takes the Fantasy part to heart! Knights and mages, castles and airships, it's a lived-in world that transforms a lot over the course of the story. With its high focus on the Mist Continent though, the rest of the world feels quite empty, landmarks few and far between.
September 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Final Fantasy IX really takes the Fantasy part to heart! Knights and mages, castles and airships, it's a lived-in world that transforms a lot over the course of the story. With its high focus on the Mist Continent though, the rest of the world feels quite empty, landmarks few and far between.