Stef Peacock 😴
@stefpeacock.com
Senior UX/UI Designer @ Runaway Play in Ōtepoti/Dunedin. Used to help run NZGF. Loves coffee, food, D&D, sport, too many other things.
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Stef Peacock 😴
@stefpeacock.com
· Sep 15
Would people be interested in a thread of UX, UI and graphic design resources? Been sharing some fonts and other bits and bobs around but I thought I could make a bit of a thread if people would find it useful ☺️
Okay! 1x Design resource thread coming up! 🫡
For context I've been a UX Designer for ~7yrs and working in games for 4. I'm constantly learning / finding stuff and no magically perfect unicorn ninja design guy but this is some stuff I've found useful! Feel free to add your own stuff in replies! ✨
For context I've been a UX Designer for ~7yrs and working in games for 4. I'm constantly learning / finding stuff and no magically perfect unicorn ninja design guy but this is some stuff I've found useful! Feel free to add your own stuff in replies! ✨
wow I really do love to distill a game into silly* little** flow charts
* - not silly
** - they're never that little
* - not silly
** - they're never that little
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
wow I really do love to distill a game into silly* little** flow charts
* - not silly
** - they're never that little
* - not silly
** - they're never that little
My weekend of too-many-tasks is fuelled exclusively* by coffee and ice blocks ✨
(*not actually exclusively, I still ate I promise)
(*not actually exclusively, I still ate I promise)
November 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
My weekend of too-many-tasks is fuelled exclusively* by coffee and ice blocks ✨
(*not actually exclusively, I still ate I promise)
(*not actually exclusively, I still ate I promise)
Hey how come almost all emoji/reaction search is trash? 🤔
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hey how come almost all emoji/reaction search is trash? 🤔
The pervasiveness of gambling in sports sucks on truly every level imaginable
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The pervasiveness of gambling in sports sucks on truly every level imaginable
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“Not human meat. 100% roadki…”
Jess from @mischiefmakers.studio gave me one of her 3D printed burger trucks from her forthcoming game, Burger Bois. Un/fortunately, the print was a bit flawed so I had to zhuzh it up somehow. I give you the Burger Truck of the Apocalypse.
Jess from @mischiefmakers.studio gave me one of her 3D printed burger trucks from her forthcoming game, Burger Bois. Un/fortunately, the print was a bit flawed so I had to zhuzh it up somehow. I give you the Burger Truck of the Apocalypse.
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
“Not human meat. 100% roadki…”
Jess from @mischiefmakers.studio gave me one of her 3D printed burger trucks from her forthcoming game, Burger Bois. Un/fortunately, the print was a bit flawed so I had to zhuzh it up somehow. I give you the Burger Truck of the Apocalypse.
Jess from @mischiefmakers.studio gave me one of her 3D printed burger trucks from her forthcoming game, Burger Bois. Un/fortunately, the print was a bit flawed so I had to zhuzh it up somehow. I give you the Burger Truck of the Apocalypse.
I know it’s a Saturday in November but I’m really gonna need other drivers to both look left, AND indicate what the fuck they’re doing lol
November 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I know it’s a Saturday in November but I’m really gonna need other drivers to both look left, AND indicate what the fuck they’re doing lol
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Thanks to a generous donation, we've completed our digitized collection of E3 directories from 1995–2006. Every booth, every company, every map. 2400 pages.
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/53778...
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/53778...
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Thanks to a generous donation, we've completed our digitized collection of E3 directories from 1995–2006. Every booth, every company, every map. 2400 pages.
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/53778...
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/53778...
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the average salary of tens of thousands of games industry professionals is actually now $0, hope that clears things up
The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report from GDC Festival of Gaming.
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
Findings reveal 33% of workers feel employers are "working to close existing pay gaps," while one-tenth report no efforts are being made
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
the average salary of tens of thousands of games industry professionals is actually now $0, hope that clears things up
505 US based respondents btw, just so we're clear on the data being presented
The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report from GDC Festival of Gaming.
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
Findings reveal 33% of workers feel employers are "working to close existing pay gaps," while one-tenth report no efforts are being made
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
505 US based respondents btw, just so we're clear on the data being presented
Damn no one quite does merch like dropout does merch 😮💨
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Damn no one quite does merch like dropout does merch 😮💨
It’s been a kinda weird / up-and-down year but there’ve been a few moments recently that remind me:
Fuckin’ love making video games y’all 😌
Fuckin’ love making video games y’all 😌
November 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
It’s been a kinda weird / up-and-down year but there’ve been a few moments recently that remind me:
Fuckin’ love making video games y’all 😌
Fuckin’ love making video games y’all 😌
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Over 200 employees at Rockstar North have sent letters to senior management, demanding that over 30 fired employees be reinstated.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
Over 200 Rockstar Staff Send Letters to Management Condemning Layoffs
After protests and legal claims against Rockstar, employees at the developer have issued letters demanding laid off staff be reinstated.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Over 200 employees at Rockstar North have sent letters to senior management, demanding that over 30 fired employees be reinstated.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
Videogame workers unions will also hold new protests on 14 and 18 November outside of Take-Two offices in London, Paris, and Edinburgh.
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When you don't have time for the full freakout
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
When you don't have time for the full freakout
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What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
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I think “just go indie!” Is a far more complicated decision than people make it out to be. it means my limited time and energy must be put towards earning and keeping subscribers who have other writers they want to support. it also means I need people to like me, AND the work. maybe more than!
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I think “just go indie!” Is a far more complicated decision than people make it out to be. it means my limited time and energy must be put towards earning and keeping subscribers who have other writers they want to support. it also means I need people to like me, AND the work. maybe more than!
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We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
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it's very easy to make games without using AI actually
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
it's very easy to make games without using AI actually
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Hey folks, bit of news. Commissioning changes have meant that ABC Gamer will be rested at the end of the year. My contract ends in December and I will be back on the job hunt. It’s been a dream to work here, and the Children & Family team have been extraordinary to work with. Nothing but love.
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Hey folks, bit of news. Commissioning changes have meant that ABC Gamer will be rested at the end of the year. My contract ends in December and I will be back on the job hunt. It’s been a dream to work here, and the Children & Family team have been extraordinary to work with. Nothing but love.
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credits that include the names of everyone who worked on the game at any point
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
credits that include the names of everyone who worked on the game at any point
In my defence sometimes my normal spot is dumb
"This is not my normal spot but I'll remember where I put it"
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
In my defence sometimes my normal spot is dumb
Parallels was such a delight this year (as always) check out these amazing talks 😁
The Parallels 2025 recording is live! Whether you want to revisit a favourite talk or see the show for the first time, it's available on our channel now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
Freeplay Parallels 2025
YouTube video by Freeplay
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Parallels was such a delight this year (as always) check out these amazing talks 😁
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Screen Australia's future leaders delegation to BitSummit applications close on November 13th!
Genuinely, I have friends who have undertaken these programs and seen how much it's done for their confidence, their projects, and their skills. PLEASE don't count yourself out. It's so good.
Genuinely, I have friends who have undertaken these programs and seen how much it's done for their confidence, their projects, and their skills. PLEASE don't count yourself out. It's so good.
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Screen Australia's future leaders delegation to BitSummit applications close on November 13th!
Genuinely, I have friends who have undertaken these programs and seen how much it's done for their confidence, their projects, and their skills. PLEASE don't count yourself out. It's so good.
Genuinely, I have friends who have undertaken these programs and seen how much it's done for their confidence, their projects, and their skills. PLEASE don't count yourself out. It's so good.