Patrick Villegas
@infernoguy13.bsky.social
He/Him...26...Narrative Designer...Emotionally attached to ellipses...
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Pixel creates the pixel art for Avemary Rocket using EDGE2.
He’s been using this tool since the original EDGE, for nearly 30 years.
While I was taking photos, he suddenly scribbled “Uooo!” onto the canvas and I burst out laughing.
This app was used to draw the pixel art for Cave Story and Ikachan.
He’s been using this tool since the original EDGE, for nearly 30 years.
While I was taking photos, he suddenly scribbled “Uooo!” onto the canvas and I burst out laughing.
This app was used to draw the pixel art for Cave Story and Ikachan.
December 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Pixel creates the pixel art for Avemary Rocket using EDGE2.
He’s been using this tool since the original EDGE, for nearly 30 years.
While I was taking photos, he suddenly scribbled “Uooo!” onto the canvas and I burst out laughing.
This app was used to draw the pixel art for Cave Story and Ikachan.
He’s been using this tool since the original EDGE, for nearly 30 years.
While I was taking photos, he suddenly scribbled “Uooo!” onto the canvas and I burst out laughing.
This app was used to draw the pixel art for Cave Story and Ikachan.
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The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
It's a Junji Ito and Look Outside kinda day
December 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It's a Junji Ito and Look Outside kinda day
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I wish nothing but the worst for Google.
December 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I wish nothing but the worst for Google.
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Practicing saying “it is what it is” for when over Christmas family ask about job searching in two separate industries that are imploding
December 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Practicing saying “it is what it is” for when over Christmas family ask about job searching in two separate industries that are imploding
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I’m trying to think of something more Orwellian than turning Animal Farm into a cartoon about outsider evil forces corrupting well meaning folk heroes.
December 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I’m trying to think of something more Orwellian than turning Animal Farm into a cartoon about outsider evil forces corrupting well meaning folk heroes.
I can't stop thinking about Absolum.
December 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I can't stop thinking about Absolum.
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It's been one year since @smallloanstudio.bsky.social launched The Ouroboros Express!
This is a game I created the concept for and directed originally as a game jam and later as a Steam release with a team of 40++ incredible game devs. (We rotated members between the game jam and Steam release).
This is a game I created the concept for and directed originally as a game jam and later as a Steam release with a team of 40++ incredible game devs. (We rotated members between the game jam and Steam release).
December 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's been one year since @smallloanstudio.bsky.social launched The Ouroboros Express!
This is a game I created the concept for and directed originally as a game jam and later as a Steam release with a team of 40++ incredible game devs. (We rotated members between the game jam and Steam release).
This is a game I created the concept for and directed originally as a game jam and later as a Steam release with a team of 40++ incredible game devs. (We rotated members between the game jam and Steam release).
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The handmade, human qualities of your work are more valuable than they've ever been. Don't doubt that for a second.
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The handmade, human qualities of your work are more valuable than they've ever been. Don't doubt that for a second.
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Interested in game-writing?
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
Sign up for news about the Game Writing Kaleidoscope
In early 2026 we’ll be publishing The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, a collection of over 100 short essays by game writers about writing.
Featuring some very famous names, some highly experienced free...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Interested in game-writing?
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.
~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.
Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
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Again, apologizing to all videogame environment artists who knocked up satirical posters for their games, I should not have rolled my eyes, yes, even you Cyberpunk billboard team, I am sorry
jesus christ
December 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Again, apologizing to all videogame environment artists who knocked up satirical posters for their games, I should not have rolled my eyes, yes, even you Cyberpunk billboard team, I am sorry
Did a thing today
December 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Did a thing today
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Come help us write articles for the internet made by humans https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-looking-for-freelance-contributors-2000650081
Kotaku Is Looking for Freelance Contributors - Kotaku
We're looking for thoughtful writers to help with covering news, reporting, and more
kotaku.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Come help us write articles for the internet made by humans https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-looking-for-freelance-contributors-2000650081
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And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
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Here's 40 minutes of insight gained from 20 years of highest-difficulty-possible replays, and some lit class analysis where caves are never just caves. It's resisting arbitrary negativity, while asking a big question about Konam crediting the actors. It's beautiful!
nebula.tv/videos/super...
nebula.tv/videos/super...
Super Bunnyhop — Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta is Phenomenal in Black & White, and The World Must Know!
This video is the fruit of resisting arbitrary online negativity, an effort to explore a game's merits on its own terms, while also asking a big question about what Konami is doing with crediting the ...
nebula.tv
November 22, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Here's 40 minutes of insight gained from 20 years of highest-difficulty-possible replays, and some lit class analysis where caves are never just caves. It's resisting arbitrary negativity, while asking a big question about Konam crediting the actors. It's beautiful!
nebula.tv/videos/super...
nebula.tv/videos/super...
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the disco elysium horn stops my brain in its tracks as soon as i hear it, every time. like being transported somewhere altogether more real than wherever i am for a brief moment
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
the disco elysium horn stops my brain in its tracks as soon as i hear it, every time. like being transported somewhere altogether more real than wherever i am for a brief moment
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Hundreds of Starbucks baristas and labor organizers blockaded Starbucks' largest distribution center in York, Pennsylvania, halting distribution of syrups, coffee beans, and other supplies to the entire northeast.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hundreds of Starbucks baristas and labor organizers blockaded Starbucks' largest distribution center in York, Pennsylvania, halting distribution of syrups, coffee beans, and other supplies to the entire northeast.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
This escalation is part of @sbworkersunited.org's ongoing strike.
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Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Feet of Clay, for Trans Day of Remembrance
Guess who got their license today?
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Guess who got their license today?
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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I went to Netflix House and had a very weird time, you can read about it here
slate.com/culture/2025...
slate.com/culture/2025...
Netflix Has Built Its Own In-Person Immersive Experience. It’s … Weird, to Say the Least.
What it’s like visiting Philadelphia’s Netflix House, a disorienting experience housed in a giant mall.
slate.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I went to Netflix House and had a very weird time, you can read about it here
slate.com/culture/2025...
slate.com/culture/2025...
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Video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell y
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell y
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell y
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell yeah
Another video game: [thinly veiled metaphor for how capitalism is bad]
Me: Hell y