VP Of Growth at Nitrate Games. Pioneered dev rel at Roblox & Fortnite Creative. Ex Meta and Crystal Dynamics. Focused on UGC, Creators, & Player Expression.
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Joined January 2012
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Love games with interesting choices!
Even if you aren’t particularly into the vampire fantasy, The Blood of Dawnwalker is one that any RPG fan should absolutely not miss.
Our review: bit.ly/4wZHkmq
ALT Review: The Blood of Dawnwalker is an impressive, bloody cocktail of interesting ideas and well-written characters, making it one of this year’s best open-world RPGs. Score: 9 Amazing
Excited to finally share what I've been advising on! Jay and Silent Bob are back. It's been a blast helping the team out on this indie project, Jay and Silent Bob's Joint Venture.
Check out the official trailer below: youtu.be/S5cvTNM5pB8
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"PS5 Will Be My Last Console": After 45K Votes, 86% of DF Viewers Say Sony Should Reconsider Killing Physical Games. digitalfoundry.net/news/2026…
Stayed on the Queen Mary for AWE. For a famously haunted boat, I’m a little disappointed I only ran into one ghost.
#AWE2026
GOAT!
#NintendoDirect
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be reborn on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. #NintendoDirect
Thank you! So much of my passion for game dev comes from experiencing the magic of playing this game with friends. :)
Read the full blog at bung.ie/d2_may_21_2026
For almost twelve years, we have had the joy and honor to explore the Destiny universe with you all. Through all the ups and downs, surprises and triumphs, building Destiny alongside our players has been a monumental privilege. While our love for Destiny 2 has not changed, it has become clear that after The Final Shape, we have reached the time for our shared worlds, and Destiny, to live beyond Destiny 2.
As our focus turns towards a new beginning for Bungie, we will begin work incubating our next games. To that end, on June 9, 2026, we will release the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 to begin that new journey as a studio.
Though active development may be concluding, we will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, just as the original Destiny is today. Many changes in this final update will aim to ensure that Destiny 2 is a welcoming place for players to return to.
We’re proud of Destiny 2, the places it took us, and the legacy it has created. Because of you all, our universe is vast, built on years of shared stories, adventures, and victories. From the Cosmodrome to the Pale Heart to the Lawless Frontier, we have forged life-long memories and friendships with you all.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made that journey with us.
From the deepest part of our hearts, thank you, and we'll see you in the stars.
ALT Destiny 2: Monument of Triumph artwork showing Guardians and civilians gathered on a red carpet in the Tower around a large monument beneath the Traveler, with banners and confetti framing the scene.
Supporting my friend Jimmy on this one. SecureMR is doing some proper work on the privacy side of on-device AI.
Go give them a vote for Most Ethical Product at the Auggie Awards!
Super proud to have SecureMR be nominated for an Auggie for Most Ethical Product. We've worked hard on this to change the story of privacy and on-device AI for XRAI application development. Please give us a vote at auggies.awexr.com/entry/vote…
More info developer.picoxr.com/news/in…
I did not have this on my bingo card for this year🧐
Step into the Arwing using AR Filters and Character Avatars!
#StarFox is coming to #NintendoSwitch2 on June 25.
Watch the Star Fox Direct: ninten.do/6016vMYb0
Seeing modders and creators and platform partners from across the entire UGC ecosystem under one roof at the WorldBuilder Summit today. The industry growth is undeniable.
#ugc #uefn #roblox #gta #minecraft #dorian #horizonworlds
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'Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over.' (Sept 1st, 2026) macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim…
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We’ve been updating parallax layers + tutorial scrolls in demon crush so more to make things feel better + clearer overall.
What else would you want to see improved? Open to ideas. :)
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev
Most game studios think they’re “communicating” with players…
They’re not.
@jogo Marketing lead @NathanMooney breaks down:
- Why devs get player comms wrong
- How to build trust (not just replies)
- Why community = retention
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/w10N20DbrZ0
🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3v1…
#gamedev #UGC #fortnite
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#gta
Rockstar is currently on the lookout for someone with a “deep understanding of Roblox and Fortnite” for its Creator Platform Team (the division that currently runs UGC and FiveM).
Source @GTAonlineNews:
rockstarintel.com/rockstar-l…
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We have officially sold out of tickets for the @worldbuildersmt ! Only a few more weeks now 😍 I couldn't be more excited for this event and to see everyone!!! Plus, I get to meet some of @GenesisStudios in person for the first time!! 🔥
Austin went from painting houses… to running his own game studio. At first, his family thought he was throwing it all away. Then the paychecks came in.
We talked about what it really takes to make that leap👇
Video:
youtu.be/eQ9sOFTs03k
Audio:
open.spotify.com/episode/1dt…
#gamedev #indiedev #vr #horizonworlds
Dead Space has one of the smartest UI designs in games. Instead of covering the screen with menus and stats, the UI is integrated directly into the world. It keeps the player immersed while still communicating critical info.
Full conversation with Archil, UI engineer 👇
youtu.be/hyFMeApfyU8
#gamedev #gamedesign #UIDesign
I’ll be heading to GDC this year! If you’re around, reach out and say hi, I would love to catch up with folks and meet new people in the industry!
#GDC2026
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🚨 New Episode
Sat down w/ @brown_lantern, who has worked inside Roblox, Epic, AND Meta.
We get into:
→ What platforms prioritize vs what they tell creators
→ Why feedback never becomes real change
→ What separates the 1%
🔎The Creative Juice Podcast