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read it, look at the early posting dates, and learn from my mistakes www.phantomarine.com
Phantomarine
www.phantomarine.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
read it, look at the early posting dates, and learn from my mistakes www.phantomarine.com
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The problem is that so many people put “Indie” on the same scalar plane as AA and AAA, when it isn’t. Small games should be Single A or something.
That way indie can actually mean independent, rather than small, low budget, cheap, etc…
That way indie can actually mean independent, rather than small, low budget, cheap, etc…
The definition of what's an indie has been incredibly broad and muddy for several years now.
"Publisher? Not indie!" Cool you just removed most full time indies.
"Million dollar bugdet? Not indie!" So Silksong isn't indie?
Imo, independent means no creative restraints from external actors/investors
"Publisher? Not indie!" Cool you just removed most full time indies.
"Million dollar bugdet? Not indie!" So Silksong isn't indie?
Imo, independent means no creative restraints from external actors/investors
Clair Obscur is getting elevated as an indie because it's pulling off AAA on a smaller-than-AAA budget, not because it fits in the normal indie traits.
Feels like it's getting harder and harder to compete as an indie game dev because even the "indie" games now need to have massive budgets.
Feels like it's getting harder and harder to compete as an indie game dev because even the "indie" games now need to have massive budgets.
December 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The problem is that so many people put “Indie” on the same scalar plane as AA and AAA, when it isn’t. Small games should be Single A or something.
That way indie can actually mean independent, rather than small, low budget, cheap, etc…
That way indie can actually mean independent, rather than small, low budget, cheap, etc…
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Sorry I think using AI for placeholders is also bad
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I know you only care about finished art but placeholder art also needs to be made by a human being who also needs to be paid for that
But placeholder midjourney slop cuts that artist out
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I know you only care about finished art but placeholder art also needs to be made by a human being who also needs to be paid for that
But placeholder midjourney slop cuts that artist out
December 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Sorry I think using AI for placeholders is also bad
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I know you only care about finished art but placeholder art also needs to be made by a human being who also needs to be paid for that
But placeholder midjourney slop cuts that artist out
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I know you only care about finished art but placeholder art also needs to be made by a human being who also needs to be paid for that
But placeholder midjourney slop cuts that artist out
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I hope it's okay to piggyback off this quote-
For a rundown since I've had a lot of ppl asking about my site; I used Wordpress with the Toocheke theme and (will soon be) using BlueHost as the server. It was roughly $220 to get it rolling. I had help from a friend who makes websites.
For a rundown since I've had a lot of ppl asking about my site; I used Wordpress with the Toocheke theme and (will soon be) using BlueHost as the server. It was roughly $220 to get it rolling. I had help from a friend who makes websites.
I know I'm from a different era, but I still think it's comparatively easier to own your comic site than trying to promote yourself on censored platform full of desperate people who treat each other as competitors instead of friends/peers.
Self-promoting + intentional community is the solution, imo
Self-promoting + intentional community is the solution, imo
It's definitely difficult getting a separate site going since it feels like you then need to put in even more time to spreading the URL via social media, but holy shit, avoiding censorship restrictions and ads all over the place is so worth it
December 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I hope it's okay to piggyback off this quote-
For a rundown since I've had a lot of ppl asking about my site; I used Wordpress with the Toocheke theme and (will soon be) using BlueHost as the server. It was roughly $220 to get it rolling. I had help from a friend who makes websites.
For a rundown since I've had a lot of ppl asking about my site; I used Wordpress with the Toocheke theme and (will soon be) using BlueHost as the server. It was roughly $220 to get it rolling. I had help from a friend who makes websites.
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How about everyone cancel their subscriptions like they did when Kimmel was removed from his late night show? It would probably make a difference like last time.
Disney and OpenAI sign a deal to bring 200+ Disney characters to Sora
Disney makes $1 billion investment in OpenAI and will become a "major" OpenAI customer
openai.com/index/disney...
Disney makes $1 billion investment in OpenAI and will become a "major" OpenAI customer
openai.com/index/disney...
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
How about everyone cancel their subscriptions like they did when Kimmel was removed from his late night show? It would probably make a difference like last time.
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of the Devil also has a budget of less than $10M
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' had a budget of less than $10M 💰
(via NY Times)
(via NY Times)
December 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
of the Devil also has a budget of less than $10M
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i'm speechless...thank you jeff keighly, for awarding Game of The Year to 'of the Devil: Episode 2.' it's a little strange given that it is DLC, and not released yet, but i can always trust the "The Game Awards" to recognize greatness, especially from a little indie team like ours.
just...wow. ❤️
just...wow. ❤️
of the Devil - Episode 2 on Steam
A dizzying cyber-noir crime thriller is unveiled when a defense attorney with Killer insight finds herself at the middle of a brewing war between rival criminal organizations in the neon-soaked underb...
store.steampowered.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
i'm speechless...thank you jeff keighly, for awarding Game of The Year to 'of the Devil: Episode 2.' it's a little strange given that it is DLC, and not released yet, but i can always trust the "The Game Awards" to recognize greatness, especially from a little indie team like ours.
just...wow. ❤️
just...wow. ❤️
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Welcome to game award season, when like 5 indie games that are in your top ten are released because awards are fake.
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Welcome to game award season, when like 5 indie games that are in your top ten are released because awards are fake.
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Big prediction for something that will be revealed at the Game Awards, an interactive piece of software that may or may not feature gameplay, graphics, sound, and text. You've heard it here first folks.
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Big prediction for something that will be revealed at the Game Awards, an interactive piece of software that may or may not feature gameplay, graphics, sound, and text. You've heard it here first folks.
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I am so furious at YouTube for doing this. You have literal gambling ads plastered across your website. The video you take action on contains no real gambling, and is promoting an LGBTQ+ children's charity fundraiser. Absolutely horrendous image and optics for the website. Completely moronic
I am beyond upset, YouTube has age restricted my video tonight for thinking it depicts real actual gambling. The video is on CloeverPit and contains no real gambling, but does contain a massive charity push for The Trevor Project. Last time this happened I almost quit YouTube
December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I am so furious at YouTube for doing this. You have literal gambling ads plastered across your website. The video you take action on contains no real gambling, and is promoting an LGBTQ+ children's charity fundraiser. Absolutely horrendous image and optics for the website. Completely moronic
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Delicious Shiny Secrets 🍓🍬👀
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Delicious Shiny Secrets 🍓🍬👀
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Phantomarine is updated - Ch 7 p 33
Do you have a moment to talk about your car's extended warranty?
www.phantomarine.com/comic/733-th...
Do you have a moment to talk about your car's extended warranty?
www.phantomarine.com/comic/733-th...
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Phantomarine is updated - Ch 7 p 33
Do you have a moment to talk about your car's extended warranty?
www.phantomarine.com/comic/733-th...
Do you have a moment to talk about your car's extended warranty?
www.phantomarine.com/comic/733-th...
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This really is a must read for anyone in academia.
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This really is a must read for anyone in academia.
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i was in the top 0.02% of his listeners this year
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
i was in the top 0.02% of his listeners this year
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It's deeply surreal to me that people praise Cyberpunk now.
I don't trust them. Even if you fixed all the bugs, that game was just so shallow and nothing. I guess that's what AAA gamers are used to tho?
I don't trust them. Even if you fixed all the bugs, that game was just so shallow and nothing. I guess that's what AAA gamers are used to tho?
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It's deeply surreal to me that people praise Cyberpunk now.
I don't trust them. Even if you fixed all the bugs, that game was just so shallow and nothing. I guess that's what AAA gamers are used to tho?
I don't trust them. Even if you fixed all the bugs, that game was just so shallow and nothing. I guess that's what AAA gamers are used to tho?
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Jesus christ, fuck every one of these platforms
Humble's now banned it too, post-launch:
www.ign.com/articles/hor...
www.ign.com/articles/hor...
Horses, the Upsetting Horror Game Previously Banned on Steam, Gets Last Minute Ban From Epic Games Store Too - IGN
Last week, we reported that disturbing horror game Horses had been banned from Steam. Now, at the last possible minute before the game was set to release widely across other PC store fronts, Epic Game...
www.ign.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Jesus christ, fuck every one of these platforms
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This is DEFCON 1 priority, y'all. Call your senators, reps, call your friends and tell them to call their senators and reps about this. Call your grandma and tell her to call her senators and reps about this.
What we have here will be *gone* if these bills pass.
What we have here will be *gone* if these bills pass.
Congress is attempting to fast track KOSA and more than a dozen bills that would restrict internet access, censor speech and increase surveillance under the guise of protecting children.
Committee hearings begin tomorrow.
Committee hearings begin tomorrow.
Lawmakers to consider 19 bills for childproofing the internet
KOSA is back, along with more than a dozen other bills that will erode free speech and privacy in the name of protecting kids.
reason.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
This is DEFCON 1 priority, y'all. Call your senators, reps, call your friends and tell them to call their senators and reps about this. Call your grandma and tell her to call her senators and reps about this.
What we have here will be *gone* if these bills pass.
What we have here will be *gone* if these bills pass.
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Game developers were here first. Not executives.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Game developers were here first. Not executives.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
Game developers make games. Not executives.
Game developers have skills & knowledge important to the business. Not executives.
Game developers deserve to keep their jobs. Not executives.
Executives are replaceable. Not game developers.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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One of the reasons I've never bought into AI doomerism, is that to believe "it's here to stay, get used to it!" you have to buy into the idea that AI generated elements are so hardcoded or integral as to be permanent, when they really aren't.
You can simply remove it, and it's gone just like that.
You can simply remove it, and it's gone just like that.
November 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
One of the reasons I've never bought into AI doomerism, is that to believe "it's here to stay, get used to it!" you have to buy into the idea that AI generated elements are so hardcoded or integral as to be permanent, when they really aren't.
You can simply remove it, and it's gone just like that.
You can simply remove it, and it's gone just like that.
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last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')