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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · 4d

📽️ 🎬 I should really consider watching ‘Her’ again. I wasn’t that impressed back then, but after seeing a video about it got me thinking.

Looking back, it probably hit a little too close to home. Especially with how some people use LLMs(or AI) today.

I should give it another shot with that in mind.

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · 14d

I MUST cut down my YouTube screen time if I want to thrive.

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Sep 15

Switching to less crowded platforms helped a lot with my screen time. Not good news for the platform obviously, but definitely a huge win for me.

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · 16d

📚 I really hate when a book adds a footnote but then throws the actual reference all the way to the end.

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · 18d

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · 18d

I like mission/quest systems, but you really need to strike the right balance. Giving players another reason to play is one thing — making them feel like they’re chasing a carrot is another.

#gamedev

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 30

I still think about the mission generator I wrote for our unreleased game.
The code was simple — just like the game itself — but it covered every ground possible.
Sadly, the game never saw the light of day, so that little piece of code just sits there, waiting for its chance to shine.

#gamedev

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Sep 15

Switching to less crowded platforms helped a lot with my screen time. Not good news for the platform obviously, but definitely a huge win for me.

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Sep 15

I get it’s all about engagement, but man, do I hate the constant push for video content on every single platform. Every. Single. Platform!

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Sep 12

📺 🎮 Lately I’ve been hooked on the "Psychonauts 2 Lost Levels" series over on @doublefine.com YouTube. The devs share some great behind-the-scenes insight, mostly around design stuff. If you’re into game dev, this is a must-watch.

Here is the first episode:

Psychonauts 2 Lost Levels: The Quarry

YouTube video by Double Fine

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Sep 5

I’d love to jump on the Silksong hype train, but the truth is… I still haven’t played the first game yet. I really should.

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 31

from where the show left off,” but I don’t think the adaptation was ever a 1:1.

Still, I enjoyed it for what it was. Good until the end it had — but I get why people might not want to start something that will never be finished.

Rating: 7/10

The Wheel of Time (TV Series 2021–2025) ⭐ 7.2 | Action, Adventure, Drama

1h | TV-14

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 31

I’m not familiar with the source material, but as a standalone series I found it solid. The problem is: with the cancellation, it feels hard to recommend. It’s a big time investment for a story that likely won’t ever see its conclusion. Sure, someone might say “just pick up the books 🔽

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 31

📺 📽️ 📚 Before jumping into season 4 of Upload, I want to share some thoughts on another series — Wheel of Time.

I heard about the cancellation while I was halfway into season 3. The frustrating part is, I thought season 2 was when the show started finding its own voice and actually building on it.🔽

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 30

📺 📽️ “Upload” season 4! Here we go!

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 30

I still think about the mission generator I wrote for our unreleased game.
The code was simple — just like the game itself — but it covered every ground possible.
Sadly, the game never saw the light of day, so that little piece of code just sits there, waiting for its chance to shine.

#gamedev

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 30

🇹🇷 Kutlu olsun!

@harpcografyasi.bsky.social -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2n...

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 30

📺 📽️ “Upload” season 4! Here we go!

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 29

⚽ I get why players stick to the same goal celebration — branding, image, all that stuff.
But for me, the great ones lose their minds when they score instead of thinking about PR.

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 28

We’ve traded control of our lives for convenience, handing it to a handful of people. That balance needs to shift.

First, decentralize devices and software where we can.
Second, take them offline.
The future shouldn’t be “always online” — it should be “online when we want it.”

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 26

Years ago, I was against blocking or silencing people on my social media. Everyone should be free to share their opinions and I still believe that. What’s changed is the flood of manipulative accounts farming clicks and stirring rage. That's unbearable.

What I do now? I block them straight away.

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 25

Those games were fun!

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 24

I’ve been watching videos of Ultima Online free shards lately — mostly Outlands. I last played years ago, and seeing how far things have come feels unreal. One day, I’d love to jump back in and experience it for myself. I really miss fishing... 🎣

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s also free on multiple platforms, including mobile, so why not give it a try?

As for me, I'm on to the next game on my list. Let's see what that will be.

seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 22

Or maybe not. Either way, it’s something I’ll dig into when the time comes.

All in all, Realm Grinder is a solid example of the genre. I spent about 6 hours with it, which is plenty for me in this space, so yes—I’d recommend giving it a shot. 🔽

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 22

That’s one of the things I’ll consider when making a game of my own.

The other thing is I sometimes can’t really tell if my current setup is still making money or if it’s time to reset and get the multipliers. Maybe that’s on me, but I feel like there could be a clearer way to show it. 🔽

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seko @sekosky.bsky.social · Aug 22

crammed into the UI. I get why it’s there, but honestly, I just stop reading after a while. In incremental/idle games, I reach a point where I’m basically clicking whatever the latest option is without bothering to read the fine print. So all that writing starts to feel kind of pointless. 🔽

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