David Thompson
@dthompsoncs.bsky.social
Game Director on unofficial mod project Tiberian Sun Rising. Game Designer & Producer, Formerly mod.io, Gameloft, PikPok, Wooga, Immutable. He/Him. Opinion's are my own. https://linktr.ee/dthompsoncs
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David Thompson
@dthompsoncs.bsky.social
· Oct 10
From Passion Projects to Player Power | David Thompson | NZGDC 2025
YouTube video by NZGDA
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🎮 From Passion Projects to Player Power
✨ My NZGDC 2025 talk is now live!
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zbPLrGbXaRE
From building C&C mods to working with studios like Larian and Gearbox at @mod.io - this journey is about one thing: putting creative power in players' hands. 💜
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
✨ My NZGDC 2025 talk is now live!
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zbPLrGbXaRE
From building C&C mods to working with studios like Larian and Gearbox at @mod.io - this journey is about one thing: putting creative power in players' hands. 💜
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
Reposted by David Thompson
A great talk from @dthompsoncs.bsky.social at #NZGDC on how studios can approach UGC & mod support implementation, filled with valuable examples and case studies from all across the gaming landscape. ✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHkJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHkJ...
Empowering Creators | David Thompson | NZGDC 2025
YouTube video by NZGDA
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October 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A great talk from @dthompsoncs.bsky.social at #NZGDC on how studios can approach UGC & mod support implementation, filled with valuable examples and case studies from all across the gaming landscape. ✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHkJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHkJ...
🎮 From Passion Projects to Player Power
✨ My NZGDC 2025 talk is now live!
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zbPLrGbXaRE
From building C&C mods to working with studios like Larian and Gearbox at @mod.io - this journey is about one thing: putting creative power in players' hands. 💜
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
✨ My NZGDC 2025 talk is now live!
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zbPLrGbXaRE
From building C&C mods to working with studios like Larian and Gearbox at @mod.io - this journey is about one thing: putting creative power in players' hands. 💜
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
From Passion Projects to Player Power | David Thompson | NZGDC 2025
YouTube video by NZGDA
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
🎮 From Passion Projects to Player Power
✨ My NZGDC 2025 talk is now live!
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zbPLrGbXaRE
From building C&C mods to working with studios like Larian and Gearbox at @mod.io - this journey is about one thing: putting creative power in players' hands. 💜
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
✨ My NZGDC 2025 talk is now live!
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/zbPLrGbXaRE
From building C&C mods to working with studios like Larian and Gearbox at @mod.io - this journey is about one thing: putting creative power in players' hands. 💜
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
✨ Grateful Reflections on #NZGDC25 ✨
My first time speaking at a conference - 2 talks + 1 workshop! As a modder turned dev, it meant the world to see so much interest in UGC & modding.
Slides + resources:
📑 linktr.ee/dthompsoncs
💬 New UGC Dev Discord: discord.gg/CqDAfTnnXc
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
My first time speaking at a conference - 2 talks + 1 workshop! As a modder turned dev, it meant the world to see so much interest in UGC & modding.
Slides + resources:
📑 linktr.ee/dthompsoncs
💬 New UGC Dev Discord: discord.gg/CqDAfTnnXc
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
✨ Grateful Reflections on #NZGDC25 ✨
My first time speaking at a conference - 2 talks + 1 workshop! As a modder turned dev, it meant the world to see so much interest in UGC & modding.
Slides + resources:
📑 linktr.ee/dthompsoncs
💬 New UGC Dev Discord: discord.gg/CqDAfTnnXc
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
My first time speaking at a conference - 2 talks + 1 workshop! As a modder turned dev, it meant the world to see so much interest in UGC & modding.
Slides + resources:
📑 linktr.ee/dthompsoncs
💬 New UGC Dev Discord: discord.gg/CqDAfTnnXc
#UGC #Modding #GameDev
🎉 Happy 30th Anniversary, Command & Conquer!
This series means more than games - it’s been a home, a passion, and lifelong friendships. From CnC Source to @tibsunrising.bsky.social , community has shaped my career & inspired me every step.
🎥 youtu.be/Kdz8XwgPagE
#CnC30 #CommandAndConquer #RTS
This series means more than games - it’s been a home, a passion, and lifelong friendships. From CnC Source to @tibsunrising.bsky.social , community has shaped my career & inspired me every step.
🎥 youtu.be/Kdz8XwgPagE
#CnC30 #CommandAndConquer #RTS
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🎉 Happy 30th Anniversary, Command & Conquer!
This series means more than games - it’s been a home, a passion, and lifelong friendships. From CnC Source to @tibsunrising.bsky.social , community has shaped my career & inspired me every step.
🎥 youtu.be/Kdz8XwgPagE
#CnC30 #CommandAndConquer #RTS
This series means more than games - it’s been a home, a passion, and lifelong friendships. From CnC Source to @tibsunrising.bsky.social , community has shaped my career & inspired me every step.
🎥 youtu.be/Kdz8XwgPagE
#CnC30 #CommandAndConquer #RTS
🎮 Wrapping up #NZGDC25 tomorrow with my final talk:
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 27
🕤 9:30–10:00 AM
📍 Whataitai Room
From Passion Projects to Player Power
Mods and UGC aren’t just content — they’re culture.
This talk explores how creator communities fuel game longevity, shape ecosystems
#GameDev #UGC
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 27
🕤 9:30–10:00 AM
📍 Whataitai Room
From Passion Projects to Player Power
Mods and UGC aren’t just content — they’re culture.
This talk explores how creator communities fuel game longevity, shape ecosystems
#GameDev #UGC
September 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🟢 System Online 🟢
Tiberian Sun Rising joins the C&C 30th Anniversary Showcase Sept 22!
📅 1PM GMT+0 | 11PM AEST | 9AM EST | 3PM CET
🎥 Showcase | 🎤 Q&A (Twitch) | 💬 Discord
🎮 Event Hub: discord.gg/zktcZQY
#CnC30th #CommandAndConquer #CnCCommunity #TiberianSunRising #TSRising
Tiberian Sun Rising joins the C&C 30th Anniversary Showcase Sept 22!
📅 1PM GMT+0 | 11PM AEST | 9AM EST | 3PM CET
🎥 Showcase | 🎤 Q&A (Twitch) | 💬 Discord
🎮 Event Hub: discord.gg/zktcZQY
#CnC30th #CommandAndConquer #CnCCommunity #TiberianSunRising #TSRising
September 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🟢 System Online 🟢
Tiberian Sun Rising joins the C&C 30th Anniversary Showcase Sept 22!
📅 1PM GMT+0 | 11PM AEST | 9AM EST | 3PM CET
🎥 Showcase | 🎤 Q&A (Twitch) | 💬 Discord
🎮 Event Hub: discord.gg/zktcZQY
#CnC30th #CommandAndConquer #CnCCommunity #TiberianSunRising #TSRising
Tiberian Sun Rising joins the C&C 30th Anniversary Showcase Sept 22!
📅 1PM GMT+0 | 11PM AEST | 9AM EST | 3PM CET
🎥 Showcase | 🎤 Q&A (Twitch) | 💬 Discord
🎮 Event Hub: discord.gg/zktcZQY
#CnC30th #CommandAndConquer #CnCCommunity #TiberianSunRising #TSRising
🎮 I’m running 3 UGC sessions at #NZGDC!
🚀 Workshop: Build your modding/UGC strategy (Unreal + Unity examples)
🎤 Talk 1: Empower creators w/ smart UGC design
🎤 Talk 2: How mods extend your game’s life
🎟️ Open to all devs: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
#GameDev #Modding #NZGDC25 #UGC
🚀 Workshop: Build your modding/UGC strategy (Unreal + Unity examples)
🎤 Talk 1: Empower creators w/ smart UGC design
🎤 Talk 2: How mods extend your game’s life
🎟️ Open to all devs: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
#GameDev #Modding #NZGDC25 #UGC
September 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🚀 Still spots left for my #NZGDC25 Workshop open to devs in Wellington! Interested in UGC/mod support
🎮 Designing a UGC and Modding Strategy for Your Game
📅 Thursday, Sept 25 · 1–3pm NZST
📍 Wellington (open to all)
🔗Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
✅ Plus examples in Unreal & Unity
#NZGDC
🎮 Designing a UGC and Modding Strategy for Your Game
📅 Thursday, Sept 25 · 1–3pm NZST
📍 Wellington (open to all)
🔗Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
✅ Plus examples in Unreal & Unity
#NZGDC
September 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🚀 Still spots left for my #NZGDC25 Workshop open to devs in Wellington! Interested in UGC/mod support
🎮 Designing a UGC and Modding Strategy for Your Game
📅 Thursday, Sept 25 · 1–3pm NZST
📍 Wellington (open to all)
🔗Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
✅ Plus examples in Unreal & Unity
#NZGDC
🎮 Designing a UGC and Modding Strategy for Your Game
📅 Thursday, Sept 25 · 1–3pm NZST
📍 Wellington (open to all)
🔗Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/nzugcworkshop
✅ Plus examples in Unreal & Unity
#NZGDC
Running a workshop at #NZGDC25 🎮 (Programming Track)
"Designing a UGC & Modding Strategy for Your Game"
For experienced devs adding UGC/mod support from technical setup to community, moderation & monetisation.
Details 👉 www.nzgdc.com/workshops
Tickets cheaper before 17 Aug, Hope to see you there!
"Designing a UGC & Modding Strategy for Your Game"
For experienced devs adding UGC/mod support from technical setup to community, moderation & monetisation.
Details 👉 www.nzgdc.com/workshops
Tickets cheaper before 17 Aug, Hope to see you there!
August 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Running a workshop at #NZGDC25 🎮 (Programming Track)
"Designing a UGC & Modding Strategy for Your Game"
For experienced devs adding UGC/mod support from technical setup to community, moderation & monetisation.
Details 👉 www.nzgdc.com/workshops
Tickets cheaper before 17 Aug, Hope to see you there!
"Designing a UGC & Modding Strategy for Your Game"
For experienced devs adding UGC/mod support from technical setup to community, moderation & monetisation.
Details 👉 www.nzgdc.com/workshops
Tickets cheaper before 17 Aug, Hope to see you there!
Reposted by David Thompson
The NZGDC 2025 Full Programme is out now on the website! Check it out here and plan your experience NOW!
https://www.nzgdc.com/programme
https://www.nzgdc.com/programme
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The NZGDC 2025 Full Programme is out now on the website! Check it out here and plan your experience NOW!
https://www.nzgdc.com/programme
https://www.nzgdc.com/programme
Reposted by David Thompson
BRIEFS IS BACK!
The open call is NOW!
The theme is CHEESE!
Think 1500 EUR to make a short game! Think jam-sized, like 40 hours to make it over a couple months.
Pitch your game and get that cheese.
Apply until 22nd of May!
www.goldextra.com/en/briefs-20...
#indiedev #gamedev #art
The open call is NOW!
The theme is CHEESE!
Think 1500 EUR to make a short game! Think jam-sized, like 40 hours to make it over a couple months.
Pitch your game and get that cheese.
Apply until 22nd of May!
www.goldextra.com/en/briefs-20...
#indiedev #gamedev #art
BRIEFS 2025 - Cheese - Apply NOW! | gold extra
WHAT’S BRIEFS?Briefs is a micro-publishing initiative that gives out small grants for small digital games. Think jam sized.Think € 1500 for that effort. You will find a link to submit a project at the...
www.goldextra.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BRIEFS IS BACK!
The open call is NOW!
The theme is CHEESE!
Think 1500 EUR to make a short game! Think jam-sized, like 40 hours to make it over a couple months.
Pitch your game and get that cheese.
Apply until 22nd of May!
www.goldextra.com/en/briefs-20...
#indiedev #gamedev #art
The open call is NOW!
The theme is CHEESE!
Think 1500 EUR to make a short game! Think jam-sized, like 40 hours to make it over a couple months.
Pitch your game and get that cheese.
Apply until 22nd of May!
www.goldextra.com/en/briefs-20...
#indiedev #gamedev #art
Our team put a ton of effort into this configurable, customizable mod browser, enabling studios to seamlessly tailor it to their game for a high-quality UGC experience.
The goal? Fast, efficient implementation with flexible theming for effortless mod support
Excited to see teams make it their own!
The goal? Fast, efficient implementation with flexible theming for effortless mod support
Excited to see teams make it their own!
Catch up with the latest from mod.io in our newsletter; including our 2024 year in review, and highlight of our latest solution for easy custom UI integration using our Unity & Unreal plugins.
newsletter.mod.io/p/modio-news...
newsletter.mod.io/p/modio-news...
mod.io Newsletter: Component UI
Our 2024 year in review, and introducing our latest UI solution for easy integration of custom UI when using our Unity & Unreal plugins.
newsletter.mod.io
February 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our team put a ton of effort into this configurable, customizable mod browser, enabling studios to seamlessly tailor it to their game for a high-quality UGC experience.
The goal? Fast, efficient implementation with flexible theming for effortless mod support
Excited to see teams make it their own!
The goal? Fast, efficient implementation with flexible theming for effortless mod support
Excited to see teams make it their own!
Poured a lot of work into this over last two years with the dev team in my prior role as Product Owner at mod.io go get the Unreal plug-in and add mod support already to your game! (Or use the C++ SDK if your custom engine). Cross-platform mod support at its finest!
We're live on FAB.com with the @mod.io Unreal Plugin. Glad to support the changes to @unrealengine.bsky.social marketplace and to be providing developers with the tools to create new worlds!
www.fab.com/listings/63d...
www.fab.com/listings/63d...
Mod Browser & Manager by mod.io
mod.io is the leading User-Generated Content (UGC) in-game integration solution; our plugin for Unreal Engine helps developers to easily integrate mod.io services in their project, allowing for cross-...
www.fab.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Poured a lot of work into this over last two years with the dev team in my prior role as Product Owner at mod.io go get the Unreal plug-in and add mod support already to your game! (Or use the C++ SDK if your custom engine). Cross-platform mod support at its finest!
Reposted by David Thompson
The Games Industry Gathering 2024 Holiday Party has now begun!!!
Feel free to drop in and drop out at any point over the next 12 hours, where one of our wonderful hosts will welcome you to the event and help you with anything you need!
Feel free to drop in and drop out at any point over the next 12 hours, where one of our wonderful hosts will welcome you to the event and help you with anything you need!
December 6, 2024 at 7:53 PM
The Games Industry Gathering 2024 Holiday Party has now begun!!!
Feel free to drop in and drop out at any point over the next 12 hours, where one of our wonderful hosts will welcome you to the event and help you with anything you need!
Feel free to drop in and drop out at any point over the next 12 hours, where one of our wonderful hosts will welcome you to the event and help you with anything you need!
Reposted by David Thompson
Unreal Engine 5.5 is here 🦾
Check out what’s new, including major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, ICVFX, mobile game dev, and developer iteration toolsets:
Check out what’s new, including major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, ICVFX, mobile game dev, and developer iteration toolsets:
Unreal Engine 5.5 is now available
Check out the major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, virtual production, mobile game development, and developer iteration toolsets—plus much, much more.
www.unrealengine.com
November 14, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Unreal Engine 5.5 is here 🦾
Check out what’s new, including major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, ICVFX, mobile game dev, and developer iteration toolsets:
Check out what’s new, including major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, ICVFX, mobile game dev, and developer iteration toolsets:
Thanks everyone! Already at 100 followers awesome! Here’s a little treat we rendered up for @tibsunrising.bsky.social the Wolverine.
November 16, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Thanks everyone! Already at 100 followers awesome! Here’s a little treat we rendered up for @tibsunrising.bsky.social the Wolverine.
Reposting to help out fellow Game Designers connect on BlueSky! #gamedesign
(1/2) Reposting these for the benefit of recent influx of users arriving on these blue sky shores:
Game Designers 101 - Starter Pack with 150 video game designers to follow in one click: go.bsky.app/KFBJn7C
#gamedesign #gamedev
(See thread for the sequel!)
Game Designers 101 - Starter Pack with 150 video game designers to follow in one click: go.bsky.app/KFBJn7C
#gamedesign #gamedev
(See thread for the sequel!)
November 16, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Reposting to help out fellow Game Designers connect on BlueSky! #gamedesign
Reposted by David Thompson
oh yeah tahts the stuff
August 6, 2024 at 10:38 PM
oh yeah tahts the stuff
Hello everyone! It's me David your neighbourhood game dev and modder I'm now on Bluesky! You may know me from my work at mod.io, Immutable, Wooga, PikPok and Gameloft. Or you might know me for my ambitious Tiberian Sun Rising mod project for C&C3 TibWars. #gamedev #modding #hello
Tiberian Sun Rising mod for C&C3: Tiberium Wars
Tiberian Sun Rising is a total conversion for Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars! Tiberian Sun Rising brings back GDI and Nod battling it out during the Second Tiberium War, retelling Tiberian Sun as n...
www.moddb.com
November 13, 2024 at 7:10 AM
Reposted by David Thompson
Since there are a lot of new folks coming in again, I'm going to post this for anyone looking for a great game producer community to follow:
go.bsky.app/JDrnkFk
go.bsky.app/JDrnkFk
November 11, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Since there are a lot of new folks coming in again, I'm going to post this for anyone looking for a great game producer community to follow:
go.bsky.app/JDrnkFk
go.bsky.app/JDrnkFk