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Joined July 2012
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Tim Sweeney getting upset at Steam's AI disclosure is an endless stream of funny content. He claims it's bad for developers, but what he actually means is it's bad for Epic Games. Because Epic are literally building UE6 around generative AI, which they say will play a "central role" If generative AI is good, and developers are proud to use it, there shouldn't be an issue disclosing it. But the problem is gamers don't agree, and some actively avoid games using AI. This in turn will mean avoiding UE6 games using their fancy gen AI integrations, which hurts Epic's business model. It's another one of those things where companies are not on the same page as gamers. Gamers want engine developers to solve problems they are having (eg poor performance, traversal stutter, visual artefacts). They don't want those problems to remain unsolved while Epic makes it easier to fill storefronts with low quality AI-made games. Transparency is always good for consumers and shouldn't be sacrificed. Ever. Why hide the use of a feature if you think the feature is good? If it's a "hate mob" issue, maybe time to reassess the messaging. Prove that AI use is good, instead of hiding it. Because if it's actually good, it should be easy to explain and show why. The work speaks for itself with these things. If Epic are ever wondering why gamers love Steam and avoided the Epic Games Store for so long, it's because Valve continue to deliver what gamers want. Being hostile to gamers doesn't work.
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Hey, I'm @SeaGL today showing off games built with @godotengine including Incrate the 2D/3D #Sokoban puzzle game and more. #IndieGameDevs #Godot #dotnet
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Mikeware retweeted
I've made 6 open-source @godotengine projects perfect for as a base for your first or next game. Completely human-made and easy to understand code & comments. All visuals and sounds included, CC0! kenney.nl/starter-kits
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Mikeware retweeted
Don't let billionaires convince you slop is the future. They're used to managing & directing, not making things themselves. Of course they can't see the difference. They don't understand your love for the craft. Keep making personal, beautiful games. You've got my support 💖
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I've been trying my hand at #LudumDare again this weekend. Theme Old Tech and been working with #MorseCode. Have the tutorial together! Need to finish the game bit in the next few hours... Check it out! #LD60 #IndieDev #GameDev youtu.be/XvJjCGevxq0?si=qC_U…
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Hey! Checkout our submission for the #FallingBlockJam 2026! Really excited with how our Spaghetti Western match-3 game turned out! Spaghetti was a hard theme, it took us over a day to just brainstorm, but a week to build! With amazing art by @ruemilley! mikeware.itch.io/a-fistful-o…
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Thank you for the positive comments on Little Troubles in Spooky Town so far! 🙇‍♂️ I'd like to share a few tips for those looking to create a similar polished game in just a short time! 🧵
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No, someone is not "gonna know better". That, for some reason, is the point. More often than not, they hire writers who know nothing about the source material to "broaden the appeal" - thereby effectively neutering what made it so great and successful in the first place.
Kratos actor Christopher Judge calls out Amazon's 'God of War' series for not hiring writers from the games 🪓 "What are you thinking? These guys have been immersed in this world for 20 years ... [You think] someone's gonna know better?" (via @FANEXPOHQ)
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Be sure to play along with Samgo! samgo.mikeware.com/
we formally invite you to attend this evening's game changer
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Fans keep #savestargate trending, over and over. It's so awesome to see.❤️ I still can't get over how dumb people running Amazon are rn for doing this to Martin Gero's Stargate. It's ok though. We can keep doing this...@AmazonMGMStudio
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Hey Amazon, Ignoring a passionate fanbase has never been a great long-term strategy. #SaveStargate
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Have we done it yet? We need answers, we have Thor on our side! How long can Amazon stay silent? #SaveStargate
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