Derek Rumpler (The original DerekGameDev)
@derekrumpler.bsky.social
Game developer for Alkterios Games. Platforms: Wii U, mobile, and more to come. Also in charge of YouTube channel Fast Facts in History. #gamedev #indiedev
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My #NintendoSwitch2Experience in New York City - a thread. #NintendoSwitch2
I think someone actually unfollowed me for this just demonstrating my point. 😂
I turn on easy/invincibility mode when grinding in RPGs and turn it back off during story objectives (as long as it doesn't affect achievements). The way some people describe gaming discourse, I'm not a "real gamer" even though I do it to save time because I have less of it now.
February 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM
I think someone actually unfollowed me for this just demonstrating my point. 😂
I turn on easy/invincibility mode when grinding in RPGs and turn it back off during story objectives (as long as it doesn't affect achievements). The way some people describe gaming discourse, I'm not a "real gamer" even though I do it to save time because I have less of it now.
February 2, 2026 at 8:25 AM
I turn on easy/invincibility mode when grinding in RPGs and turn it back off during story objectives (as long as it doesn't affect achievements). The way some people describe gaming discourse, I'm not a "real gamer" even though I do it to save time because I have less of it now.
I was walking through the pitch dark, turned on my flashlight, turned around, saw this written in the snow, and almost had a heart attack. 😂
Apparently, my fiancée wrote it earlier. It's a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reference.
Apparently, my fiancée wrote it earlier. It's a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reference.
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 AM
I was walking through the pitch dark, turned on my flashlight, turned around, saw this written in the snow, and almost had a heart attack. 😂
Apparently, my fiancée wrote it earlier. It's a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reference.
Apparently, my fiancée wrote it earlier. It's a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reference.
I like how in Japanese, to describe someone as intelligent, you can say: 彼は頭が良いです。(Kare wa atama ga ii desu).
"He has a good head." (or "He is smart.")
"He has a good head." (or "He is smart.")
January 29, 2026 at 8:43 AM
I like how in Japanese, to describe someone as intelligent, you can say: 彼は頭が良いです。(Kare wa atama ga ii desu).
"He has a good head." (or "He is smart.")
"He has a good head." (or "He is smart.")
I finished both Dragon Quest III and I HD-2D remakes this year and I'm about to start II HD-2D. I wish they would release 4-6 next, even if it is upscaled from the mobile versions. But the fact they jumped to VII leads me to believe VIII is next.
January 22, 2026 at 7:42 AM
I finished both Dragon Quest III and I HD-2D remakes this year and I'm about to start II HD-2D. I wish they would release 4-6 next, even if it is upscaled from the mobile versions. But the fact they jumped to VII leads me to believe VIII is next.
My fiancée got the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A as a gift so I am obligated to play it and form an opinion.
I boycotted it because while I didn't think it was a bad game, it looked rushed. I want Game Freak to do better. I'll buy it later if I feel mistaken.
I boycotted it because while I didn't think it was a bad game, it looked rushed. I want Game Freak to do better. I'll buy it later if I feel mistaken.
January 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
My fiancée got the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A as a gift so I am obligated to play it and form an opinion.
I boycotted it because while I didn't think it was a bad game, it looked rushed. I want Game Freak to do better. I'll buy it later if I feel mistaken.
I boycotted it because while I didn't think it was a bad game, it looked rushed. I want Game Freak to do better. I'll buy it later if I feel mistaken.
I think 2024 was double my 2025 playtime on Nintendo consoles. I played Xbox more because I am trying to grind a bunch of Microsoft Rewards points before my Game Pass Ultimate sub ends at the end of May (I'll probably switch to Premium then).
#NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
#NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
January 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I think 2024 was double my 2025 playtime on Nintendo consoles. I played Xbox more because I am trying to grind a bunch of Microsoft Rewards points before my Game Pass Ultimate sub ends at the end of May (I'll probably switch to Premium then).
#NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
#NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
I know this won't happen, but if Nintendo put their retro games on Steam and allowed Workshop support, fans could release content patches for old ROMs and the best of the best could end up on the Nintendo Classics apps on Nintendo Switch Online.
youtu.be/FgpXTNPxjlQ?...
youtu.be/FgpXTNPxjlQ?...
Unreleased and new games on Nintendo Classics?
YouTube video by Nintendo Forecast
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January 11, 2026 at 12:38 AM
I know this won't happen, but if Nintendo put their retro games on Steam and allowed Workshop support, fans could release content patches for old ROMs and the best of the best could end up on the Nintendo Classics apps on Nintendo Switch Online.
youtu.be/FgpXTNPxjlQ?...
youtu.be/FgpXTNPxjlQ?...
It's January 3rd, so today is my second 21st birthday. I get two beers instead of one.
January 3, 2026 at 5:13 AM
It's January 3rd, so today is my second 21st birthday. I get two beers instead of one.
I figured out a way to make decent-looking sprites with no artistic ability (no, it isn't generative AI).
I am not ready to spill my secret sauce just yet, but it just shows me art doesn't have to be inaccessible.
Eventually I want to do it all by hand, though.
I am not ready to spill my secret sauce just yet, but it just shows me art doesn't have to be inaccessible.
Eventually I want to do it all by hand, though.
January 2, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I figured out a way to make decent-looking sprites with no artistic ability (no, it isn't generative AI).
I am not ready to spill my secret sauce just yet, but it just shows me art doesn't have to be inaccessible.
Eventually I want to do it all by hand, though.
I am not ready to spill my secret sauce just yet, but it just shows me art doesn't have to be inaccessible.
Eventually I want to do it all by hand, though.
It sounds dumb but they really fixed a typo with a human leg
YouTube video by JRH
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January 2, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I'm probably not buying an Xbox or PlayStation console after this generation, especially if they go all-digital, unless they are some sort of PC hybrid.
This personally felt like the most useless generation to me. I used Xbox primarily for Game Pass and Microsoft mucked that up.
This personally felt like the most useless generation to me. I used Xbox primarily for Game Pass and Microsoft mucked that up.
December 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I'm probably not buying an Xbox or PlayStation console after this generation, especially if they go all-digital, unless they are some sort of PC hybrid.
This personally felt like the most useless generation to me. I used Xbox primarily for Game Pass and Microsoft mucked that up.
This personally felt like the most useless generation to me. I used Xbox primarily for Game Pass and Microsoft mucked that up.
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I swear if I die and anyone writes something like this about me... You better hope that they burned my head and shot it out of a confetti cannon; if not I'm reanimating and coming for you
And another thing: I'm not mad. Don't write in my People Magazine obituary that I got mad about "followers"
And another thing: I'm not mad. Don't write in my People Magazine obituary that I got mad about "followers"
December 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I swear if I die and anyone writes something like this about me... You better hope that they burned my head and shot it out of a confetti cannon; if not I'm reanimating and coming for you
And another thing: I'm not mad. Don't write in my People Magazine obituary that I got mad about "followers"
And another thing: I'm not mad. Don't write in my People Magazine obituary that I got mad about "followers"
Reposted by Derek Rumpler (The original DerekGameDev)
I barely touched my PS5 this year so I didn't even get a 2025 Wrap-Up. LOL. #playstationwrapup
December 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I barely touched my PS5 this year so I didn't even get a 2025 Wrap-Up. LOL. #playstationwrapup
If Peter Parker or Miles Morales bite someone, does that person get spider powers, too?
"Spider-Man-Man, Spider-Man-Man, does whatever a Spider-Man can."
"Spider-Man-Man, Spider-Man-Man, does whatever a Spider-Man can."
a spider is crawling on a person 's arm
ALT: a spider is crawling on a person 's arm
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December 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
If Peter Parker or Miles Morales bite someone, does that person get spider powers, too?
"Spider-Man-Man, Spider-Man-Man, does whatever a Spider-Man can."
"Spider-Man-Man, Spider-Man-Man, does whatever a Spider-Man can."
Damn, I am a nerd. #YouTubeRecap
@maklelan.bsky.social (a critical Bible scholar) was also my most watched channel this year. I learned a lot from him and I am considering a potential career path due to that channel alongside continuing game development on my own time.
@maklelan.bsky.social (a critical Bible scholar) was also my most watched channel this year. I learned a lot from him and I am considering a potential career path due to that channel alongside continuing game development on my own time.
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Damn, I am a nerd. #YouTubeRecap
@maklelan.bsky.social (a critical Bible scholar) was also my most watched channel this year. I learned a lot from him and I am considering a potential career path due to that channel alongside continuing game development on my own time.
@maklelan.bsky.social (a critical Bible scholar) was also my most watched channel this year. I learned a lot from him and I am considering a potential career path due to that channel alongside continuing game development on my own time.
I'll be honest, I gave up focusing on consoles and focus on PC and (to some extent) mobile game development now.
That doesn't mean I can't release ports to console, I just suspect consoles will become increasingly niche as PC gaming becomes more affordable.
That doesn't mean I can't release ports to console, I just suspect consoles will become increasingly niche as PC gaming becomes more affordable.
US video game hardware total units sold and average price paid, Nov 1995 through Nov 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I'll be honest, I gave up focusing on consoles and focus on PC and (to some extent) mobile game development now.
That doesn't mean I can't release ports to console, I just suspect consoles will become increasingly niche as PC gaming becomes more affordable.
That doesn't mean I can't release ports to console, I just suspect consoles will become increasingly niche as PC gaming becomes more affordable.
I played Wario World for the first time the past weekend and 100%ed it last night. It was my first time playing and I am ashamed I missed it, but enjoyed it despite some old-school jank. #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoSwitchOnline #GameCube
December 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I played Wario World for the first time the past weekend and 100%ed it last night. It was my first time playing and I am ashamed I missed it, but enjoyed it despite some old-school jank. #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoSwitchOnline #GameCube
Mission accomplished.
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Mission accomplished.
I forgot to mention my personal Games of the Year:
1) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2) Avowed
3) Donkey Kong Bananza
(based on games I've played)
My picks don't have to be yours.
#TheGameAwards
1) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2) Avowed
3) Donkey Kong Bananza
(based on games I've played)
My picks don't have to be yours.
#TheGameAwards
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I forgot to mention my personal Games of the Year:
1) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2) Avowed
3) Donkey Kong Bananza
(based on games I've played)
My picks don't have to be yours.
#TheGameAwards
1) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2) Avowed
3) Donkey Kong Bananza
(based on games I've played)
My picks don't have to be yours.
#TheGameAwards
I am mostly not offended by this list. With a few exceptions, I consider many of these to be among the greatest games of all-time.
December 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I am mostly not offended by this list. With a few exceptions, I consider many of these to be among the greatest games of all-time.
I suck at visual art and I rely on a lot of "programmer art" when developing and have to replace it later with someone else's art.
So I think next year I am going to get better at drawing and build on that foundation. Even if it is just to understand the process more.
So I think next year I am going to get better at drawing and build on that foundation. Even if it is just to understand the process more.
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I suck at visual art and I rely on a lot of "programmer art" when developing and have to replace it later with someone else's art.
So I think next year I am going to get better at drawing and build on that foundation. Even if it is just to understand the process more.
So I think next year I am going to get better at drawing and build on that foundation. Even if it is just to understand the process more.
Probably the closest thing to an "ethical company" is small businesses and corporations obliterated a lot of them. If you are in a position to support small businesses, do so.
Until you stop shopping at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Publix and stop using apple products, google products and Microsoft products, I really don’t want to hear your opinion on me using Spotify. Ethical companies do. not. exist anymore or really ever.
December 4, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Probably the closest thing to an "ethical company" is small businesses and corporations obliterated a lot of them. If you are in a position to support small businesses, do so.
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM