Nicholas O / Essay Games
@essaygames.bsky.social
Bundle of Joy is OUT NOW:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/Bundle_of_Joy/
Founder of Essay Games (he/him)
https://essay-games.com/
https://essaygames.itch.io
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/Bundle_of_Joy/
Founder of Essay Games (he/him)
https://essay-games.com/
https://essaygames.itch.io
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Bundle of Joy is a lighthearted, story-rich, minigame romp about becoming a parent during the pandemic. Complete all your child-rearing tasks, manage your stress, find time to rest, survive the day,…
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Bundle of Joy is OUT NOW!
🎉 🎉 🎉
I can't believe it. I don't really know what to say. What a day.
Please go check it out on #Steam and @itch.io
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essaygames.itch.io/bundle-of-joy
#indiegames #godot
🎉 🎉 🎉
I can't believe it. I don't really know what to say. What a day.
Please go check it out on #Steam and @itch.io
store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...
essaygames.itch.io/bundle-of-joy
#indiegames #godot
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“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
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“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.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
No.
Even though I have little extra time, I've been thinking abt revisiting my "Unlearn Unity" video from a while back and turning it into a video tutorial series with visual/code examples.
I've been doing a bit more consulting and mentorship lately, and it's shown me there's a need for that "content."
I've been doing a bit more consulting and mentorship lately, and it's shown me there's a need for that "content."
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Even though I have little extra time, I've been thinking abt revisiting my "Unlearn Unity" video from a while back and turning it into a video tutorial series with visual/code examples.
I've been doing a bit more consulting and mentorship lately, and it's shown me there's a need for that "content."
I've been doing a bit more consulting and mentorship lately, and it's shown me there's a need for that "content."
Just recommend this review to my students when we were discussing “chasing zeitgeist” game design.
For Arc Raiders to ride the wave of human sociability all the way to the bank, while also being so contemptuous of the thing that makes us social animals in its own workflow demonstrates a lack of artistic integrity that I find impossible to ignore.
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Just recommend this review to my students when we were discussing “chasing zeitgeist” game design.
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The quiet contented feeling of folding laundry while kiddos are quietly playing nicely together with a side-of-the-road new toy acquisition.
A good rainy Sunday afternoon.
(Famous last words)
A good rainy Sunday afternoon.
(Famous last words)
November 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The quiet contented feeling of folding laundry while kiddos are quietly playing nicely together with a side-of-the-road new toy acquisition.
A good rainy Sunday afternoon.
(Famous last words)
A good rainy Sunday afternoon.
(Famous last words)
After having a couple of brief convos and encounters with some parent strangers I’ve come to realize that we do like maybe 10% of the screen time that a lot of parents do.
I’m pleased about this discovery.
I’m pleased about this discovery.
November 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
After having a couple of brief convos and encounters with some parent strangers I’ve come to realize that we do like maybe 10% of the screen time that a lot of parents do.
I’m pleased about this discovery.
I’m pleased about this discovery.
Started playing Seance of Blake Manor last night and am instantly into it.
The combination of complicated character dynamics, historical fiction, and Golden-Idol-like puzzles proves very engrossing.
One of those “I gotta see where this goes” kinda games.
The combination of complicated character dynamics, historical fiction, and Golden-Idol-like puzzles proves very engrossing.
One of those “I gotta see where this goes” kinda games.
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Started playing Seance of Blake Manor last night and am instantly into it.
The combination of complicated character dynamics, historical fiction, and Golden-Idol-like puzzles proves very engrossing.
One of those “I gotta see where this goes” kinda games.
The combination of complicated character dynamics, historical fiction, and Golden-Idol-like puzzles proves very engrossing.
One of those “I gotta see where this goes” kinda games.
I'm trying to participate in a NaNoWriMo for game writers and am already falling way behind because I've written over 3500 words in student feedback on midterm projects.
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I'm trying to participate in a NaNoWriMo for game writers and am already falling way behind because I've written over 3500 words in student feedback on midterm projects.
Hell fucking yes New York.
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Hell fucking yes New York.
Dang.
Nothing quite like the feeling of the project maintainer of the game engine you use posts about your game.
Thanks so much for sharing truly!
Nothing quite like the feeling of the project maintainer of the game engine you use posts about your game.
Thanks so much for sharing truly!
I have yet to play it (who knew having a toddler leaves so little time for gaming) but in that theme there's also @essaygames.bsky.social's Bundle of Joy released recently (also with Godot).
store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...
Bundle of Joy on Steam
Bundle of Joy is a lighthearted, story-rich, minigame romp about becoming a parent during the pandemic. Complete all your child-rearing tasks, manage your stress, find time to rest, survive the day, w...
store.steampowered.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Dang.
Nothing quite like the feeling of the project maintainer of the game engine you use posts about your game.
Thanks so much for sharing truly!
Nothing quite like the feeling of the project maintainer of the game engine you use posts about your game.
Thanks so much for sharing truly!
Just got Kirsten Gillibrand’s New York Minute newsletter where she highlights “urging bipartisanship” during the shut down but can’t even endorse @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
A telling snapshot of a political party at odds with itself.
A telling snapshot of a political party at odds with itself.
November 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Just got Kirsten Gillibrand’s New York Minute newsletter where she highlights “urging bipartisanship” during the shut down but can’t even endorse @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
A telling snapshot of a political party at odds with itself.
A telling snapshot of a political party at odds with itself.
Just got my first filling in like 20+ years and my two take aways are:
1. Dental technology has made some great strides
2. Teeth are so fucking weird
1. Dental technology has made some great strides
2. Teeth are so fucking weird
October 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Just got my first filling in like 20+ years and my two take aways are:
1. Dental technology has made some great strides
2. Teeth are so fucking weird
1. Dental technology has made some great strides
2. Teeth are so fucking weird
Fantastic line up as always from @tigershungry.co.uk
The line up for No Quarter 2025 is finally live alongside tickets & a shiny new visual identify.
This year's event will debut new playful commissions from the superlative... Jana Romanova 🟡 @nicole.pizza + @okremiok.bsky.social 🟡 @alt254.bsky.social + @chouxsalad.bsky.social 🟡 Julián Cordero
This year's event will debut new playful commissions from the superlative... Jana Romanova 🟡 @nicole.pizza + @okremiok.bsky.social 🟡 @alt254.bsky.social + @chouxsalad.bsky.social 🟡 Julián Cordero
No Quarter is back!
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Fantastic line up as always from @tigershungry.co.uk
This to be precise:
October 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This to be precise:
I've been really struggling with focus and attention. I have these small pockets of time between things I used to fill with small incremental progress on work, but I haven't been able to get back into that routine this Fall.
It might be my new teaching/work schedule, but I fear it's something else.
It might be my new teaching/work schedule, but I fear it's something else.
October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I've been really struggling with focus and attention. I have these small pockets of time between things I used to fill with small incremental progress on work, but I haven't been able to get back into that routine this Fall.
It might be my new teaching/work schedule, but I fear it's something else.
It might be my new teaching/work schedule, but I fear it's something else.
heck yes, one of my fav events of the Fall is back and w/ some absolute amazing artists and designers!
No Quarter is back!
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
heck yes, one of my fav events of the Fall is back and w/ some absolute amazing artists and designers!
Python rejected curtailing DEI initiatives stipulated by a $1.5m grant.
If you can donate a couple bucks I think it’d be a good showing of solidarity.
I don’t event use python regularly but deeply respect this commitment to their user base and community.
If you can donate a couple bucks I think it’d be a good showing of solidarity.
I don’t event use python regularly but deeply respect this commitment to their user base and community.
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Python rejected curtailing DEI initiatives stipulated by a $1.5m grant.
If you can donate a couple bucks I think it’d be a good showing of solidarity.
I don’t event use python regularly but deeply respect this commitment to their user base and community.
If you can donate a couple bucks I think it’d be a good showing of solidarity.
I don’t event use python regularly but deeply respect this commitment to their user base and community.
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I asked Microsoft PR about this—specially the DHS using Halo IP to recruit for ICE—and the company declined to comment.
October 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I asked Microsoft PR about this—specially the DHS using Halo IP to recruit for ICE—and the company declined to comment.
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Online censorship is one of the many levers of state power right-wingers have been pulling to try and snuff out queer and trans existence. But instead of fighting back, some Democrats are helping them at the controls. Read the full #OpEd from @fightforthefuture.org
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Online censorship is one of the many levers of state power right-wingers have been pulling to try and snuff out queer and trans existence. But instead of fighting back, some Democrats are helping them at the controls. Read the full #OpEd from @fightforthefuture.org
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I crushed this run. PB for 2 mile split, at times running at 8:30 / mile pace, minimal fatigue, lots of spring in my stride.
Feeling fit at 40.
strava.app.link/6rx3fyimJXb
Feeling fit at 40.
strava.app.link/6rx3fyimJXb
strava.app.link
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I crushed this run. PB for 2 mile split, at times running at 8:30 / mile pace, minimal fatigue, lots of spring in my stride.
Feeling fit at 40.
strava.app.link/6rx3fyimJXb
Feeling fit at 40.
strava.app.link/6rx3fyimJXb
At MAGFest last year, a stranger a bit older than me visibly welled up playing BoJ.
After finishing the demo, he solemnly came up to me, shook my hand for about 10 seconds, wiped a tear, and uttered “Thank you.”
After finishing the demo, he solemnly came up to me, shook my hand for about 10 seconds, wiped a tear, and uttered “Thank you.”
Artists 👋 what's a compliment you've received that has really stuck with you or meant a lot to you? I'm curious, and also, I think it's nice to occasionally remind yourself that people appreciate what you do and that it matters 🥰
A thought that often occurs to me: “I really need to expand my vocabulary so I have more ways to compliment my friends’ beautiful artwork.”
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
At MAGFest last year, a stranger a bit older than me visibly welled up playing BoJ.
After finishing the demo, he solemnly came up to me, shook my hand for about 10 seconds, wiped a tear, and uttered “Thank you.”
After finishing the demo, he solemnly came up to me, shook my hand for about 10 seconds, wiped a tear, and uttered “Thank you.”