Simon "Darkside" Jackson

YouTube video by ЯKAPUT 【CM】 クイックス 【GB】 QIX (Commercial - Game Boy - 1990 - ゲームボーイ)

They do not make them like they used to :P

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfJR...

YouTube video by MonoGame MonoGame: What Tom Thinks about the new SDL3 GPU API.....

During a recent CodeTime! Tom answered a question about SDL3's new GPU API.
Watch the clip here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mseD...
Watch the full CodeTime! here - www.youtube.com/live/dh-pUo3...

New algorithm for matrix multiplication fully developed by AI x.com/Archivara/st...

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #math

YouTube video by MonoGame MonoGame University - 2D Tutorial Walkthrough - The beginning w/Simon

If you've missed Simon Jackson's, @simondarksidej.bsky.social, MonoGame University series that covers each chapter of our new 2D Game Tutorial, then get up to speed by watching the playlist now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otx-...
He'll be streaming another chapter later today!

Unlock the power of Agent Skills in VS Code! In this video, we break down what Agent Skills are, why they’re game‑changing for developers, and how to create your first skill in minutes. 🔎… Introducing Agent Skills in VS Code

Introducing Agent Skills in VS Code | with James Montemagno

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JepV...

#vscode #ai #githubcopilot #agents #agentskills

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I'm Jeremy, I like drawing scifi. My contract ended recently, and I'm currently looking for work.

How to install a preview release of MonoGame from NuGet | MonoGame This topic describes how to use a preview release of MonoGame in a new or existing project.

The MonoGame Foundation team is pleased to announce the release of MonoGame v3.8.5-preview.2!

Read this guide if you want to tryout these preview releases
docs.monogame.net/articles/get...

More details here:
monogame.net/blog/2026-01...

Test it out and help us make 3.8.5 official!

I Built a Claude Code Plugin That Unifies 10 AI Image Providers The Problem Last month I was working on a project that needed AI-generated images....

I Built a Claude Code Plugin That Unifies 10 AI Image Providers | by Merlin Rabens

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#claudecode #ai #imagegen #claude #images

YouTube video by MonoGame MonoGame: Tom explaining how C# is Interacting with Native...

During a recent CodeTime! Tom explained how .NET was interacting with our new Native backend.
Watch the short here - www.youtube.com/shorts/IStWr...
Watch the full explanation here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ovy...

Thanks @concernedape.bsky.social for your support!!

For those who didn't know #StardewValley was #BuiltWithMonoGame 😊!

Festive Gift for all Sponsors | MonoGame One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games

The MonoGame Foundation is pleased to offer a thank-you gift to our supporters.

A festive 3D sample showing various 3D rendering techniques including how to simulate snowfall accumulation & More!

Learn more in our blog post - monogame.net/blog/2025-12...

Guess who owns gamejams.com now

it's ya boi

Game accessibility isn’t niche — over 1 billion people worldwide have a disability. Accessible design expands your audience by default.

Todd Howard shares his memory of the late Matthew Perry being the biggest fan of Fallout 3:

It would be great if there'd be an app that would generate all capsule images of Steam, Itch.io, EGS, GOG, Microsoft Store, Game Jolt, Google Play, App Store and Unity Asset Store in a single click... 👀

(subtle foreshadowing, announcement soon)

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Thank you for using your subscription. Your coupon is set to expire on 2027-10-26. No further steps are needed on your end

NOT in 2027!!! That's too soon....

MonoGame University | MonoGame One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games

Join Simon Jackson (@simondarksidej.bsky.social)TODAY for the another of MonoGame University.

When:
Thursdays @ 10:00 EST, 15:00 UTC/GMT, 16:00 CET
Today he's walking us through SpriteBatch & Textures.

Stream Links are in our blog: monogame.net/blog/2025-10...

Have questions at the ready!

It has begun :D

Remember classic Snake? Check out Positron's modern take on the game with a retro-arcade feel. steam.positrongame.com/trailertuesday

#trailertuesday #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #steam #earlyaccess #positron

MonoGame Content Builder | MonoGame One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games

The new Content Builder Project is one of the hottest things coming in MonoGame 3.8.5 preview release. It aims to greatly simplify asset management for MonoGame projects. Read our blog post - monogame.net/blog/2025-11... and watch the related video (link in the blog post).

YouTube video by MonoGame MonoGame Code Time! - The New Content Pipeline

What are the benefits of the NEW Content Pipeline Project system coming in 3.8.5? Simon Jackson (@simondarksidej.bsky.social) gives the details here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLi...

YouTube video by MonoGame MonoGame Code Time! - Understand Why The Content Pipeline is SO Important

Why is the Content Pipeline important for cross-platform game development? Simon Jackson (@simondarksidej.bsky.social) explains why here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjci...

Happy birthday to the Microsoft Kinect, a device I dearly hope to never write about again. For @theverge.com, I recounted the history of its hacking and the echoes of an older, now unreachable, internet that resound in its story. Also, AI, because… 2025.

Join Simon Jackson (@simondarksidej.bsky.social)TODAY (4/11) for the some extra Code Time!

When: Tuesday @ 11:00 EDT, 15:00 UTC, 15:00 BST, 16:00 CET

Today he'll be doing a deep dive on the NEW Content Builder project (replacing the MGCB-Editor).

Stream Links : monogame.net/blog/2025-10...

YouTube video by MonoGame MonoGame University: Q&A - What about MonoGame on Web?

During last Thursday's MonoGame University Q&A, someone asked "What about MonoGame on the Web"? This was @simondarksidej.bsky.social 's reply - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjfc...

GitHub - kniEngine/kni: KNI is a cross-platform C# game framework. KNI is a cross-platform C# game framework. Contribute to kniEngine/kni development by creating an account on GitHub.

Want to know more details about the awesome KNI engine by Nikos Kastellanos (NKast), check out the GitHub link below:

github.com/kniEngine/kni

#MonoGame #XNA #Web #KNI

MonoGame University | MonoGame One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games

Join Simon Jackson @simondarksidej.bsky.social TODAY (30/10) for the next episode of MonoGame University.

When: Every Thursday @ 11:00 EDT, 15:00 UTC/GMT, 16:00 CET

Streaming links here - monogame.net/blog/2025-10...

Today he's continuing with the "Getting Started with 2D" tutorial.

MonoGame University | MonoGame One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games

Join Simon Jackson (@simondarksidej.bsky.social) TODAY for the inaugural episode of MonoGame University.

When:
Thursday @ 11:00 EDT, 15:00 UTC, 16:00 BST, 17:00 CET Today we're beginning with the "Getting Started with 2D" tutorial.

Stream Links are in our blog: monogame.net/blog/2025-10...

MonoGame 3.8.4.1 update patch | MonoGame One framework for creating powerful cross-platform games

In order to address some key policy changes by Apple and Google, the MonoGame Foundation is pleased to announce the patch release of v3.8.4.1!

More details can be read here - monogame.net/blog/2025-10...