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John Spjuth

@johnspjuth.bsky.social

Producer/designer in the video game industry. Figuring out how we make games is almost as interesting as actually making them in the first place. Currently at Amplifier Studios, prev. Thunderful, Ghost EA. Tabletop RPG nerd. He/Him

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Latest posts by johnspjuth.bsky.social on Bluesky

I'm trying to comment on this without being hyperbolic.

As a manager, insisting on deadlines that you and your ICs straight up don't believe are possible almost GUARANTEES that a) their work will be thrown out or completely redone and b) you will put them in danger of burning out.

11.06.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2303    ๐Ÿ” 486    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15
Ricki Heicklen

This is what the web is for. If you ever ask yourself, "why did all those people in the 1990s stop watching TV and start typing things on the open web?" this is why. Utterly niche shit that could only exist in a free, collaborative space without ads. rickiheicklen.com/unparalleled...

11.05.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 418    ๐Ÿ” 101    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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Been having a lot of fun working on this sliding block game. I didn't know how much mileage it had and it turns out, a lot.

Recently added a visual and polish pass. Lots of clicks and bounces, shadows and fun things. #gamedev

18.03.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was brainstorming some game ideas last night that were getting me excited and let me tell you whatever game I make next is going to be absolute dogshit

17.03.2025 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4763    ๐Ÿ” 320    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 96    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

A very interesting, engaging, inspiring and emotional read from @localthunk.bsky.social.

07.03.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hey everyone! It's back! I'm running the huge deal again on all 650 of my commercial use fonts! Representing over a decade of my font output, at a crazy low price of just $19 (less than I normally license a single font for!) Cheers! :) hawtpixel.itch.io/hawtpixel-fo... #gamedev #fonts #indiedev

06.03.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1816    ๐Ÿ” 931    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 46    ๐Ÿ“Œ 27
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Save 10% on Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings on Steam Train unique samurai, embark on missions, and play the cards dealt each run on an epic roguelite adventure in the Legend of the Five Rings universe. Each defeat opens new strategic skill tree options ...

Shadowveil is OUT NOW!

Become a brave warrior of the Crab Clan and fight back the evil forces of the Shadowlands!

Buy Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2536960/... #gaming #indiegame #indiedev #samurai #roguelite

04.03.2025 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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what a fuckin headline!
๐Ÿคฏโค๏ธ being dropped amongst giants! #keepdriving

26.02.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 58    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Keep Drivingโ€™s perfectly annoying hitchhikers are a game-design master class Every irritation is a great storytelling prompt and full of personality

I should probably read this.
www.polygon.com/review/52461...

20.02.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Only had time to play a couple of hours so far but I really like it. Super creative and stylish and immaculate vibes :D Will leave a review after I've managed to put a few more hours in :)

10.02.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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we've been working on this road trip management rpg where you "battle" against mundane things on the road for the past 5ish years and as we're new to Blusky we'd really appreciate some help reaching out here too. If you see this please RT and share the summer road trip. ๐Ÿซถ #keepdriving

27.01.2025 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1390    ๐Ÿ” 592    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 28    ๐Ÿ“Œ 60
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Keep Driving - RELEASE DATE! ๐Ÿš—๐ŸŽ‰
Our management RPG about life on the open road
launches on...

๐Ÿ—“๏ธFebuary 6๐Ÿ—“๏ธ
on Steam for PC (Windows)

Check out the new trailer ๐Ÿ”ฝ Sound on! ๐ŸŽถ
#keepdriving #steam #gaming

20.01.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 324    ๐Ÿ” 105    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 19
wishlist graph showing spike during Summer Games Fest and a small nudge during Steam Next Fest

wishlist graph showing spike during Summer Games Fest and a small nudge during Steam Next Fest

Recap from Stean Next Fest showing:
988 total players
1,256 wishlists
205 played & wishlists

Recap from Stean Next Fest showing: 988 total players 1,256 wishlists 205 played & wishlists

massive steam next fest (SNF) recap thread!

๐ŸŽ‰ what went well
๐Ÿ˜ฌ what i didn't know i had to do
๐Ÿ‘€ trends across games on the front page

tldr: SNF is not a wishlist multiplier, it mainly surfaces titles with strong wishlist momentum (i.e. top ~500 most wishlisted games)

๐Ÿงตโคต๏ธ

22.10.2024 08:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 156    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
Keep Driving - Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by YCJY games Keep Driving - Reveal Trailer

After years of teasing, we're excited to finally reveal our next game:
๐Ÿš˜๐Ÿ’ฟKEEP DRIVING๐Ÿ’ฟ๐Ÿš˜

Itโ€™s an atmospheric management RPG about life on the open road. Customize your car, pick up hitchhikers and drive around.

Youโ€™re young, itโ€™s the early 2000s, and you have looots of time. Sound on! ๐Ÿ’–

02.10.2024 13:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 65    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Hey gamedevs! I'm curious about other peoples experiences and thoughts on sprint reviews.

Waste of time or valuable? A slog or an exciting part of the process? Vague and meandering or clear and to the point? Looking at the game or at a task list?

24.09.2024 09:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Best of luck with the new gig. I hope I get to work with you again sometime, it was a pleasure :)

23.12.2023 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello everyone, due to all the embracer stuff going on with the downsizing and stuff I am looking at if there are any new opportunities within hard surface, weapons, vehicles, or props

It would also need to be 100% remote

Thank you!

05.10.2023 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This honestly sounds like a pretty good idea. Having a "play space" that makes it easier to sketch and take notes would be nice for some games.

05.10.2023 13:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very cool! I hadn't heard about this jam but it sounds like it will produce some interesting stuff. Need to check it out.

03.10.2023 10:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not music but the zone The Hinterlands in vanilla WoW will forever be linked in my head with the stand up of George Carlin since I binged his stuff when I was doing the final grind to max level on my first character :)

28.09.2023 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey gamedevs! We just opened up a new role for a โœจLead Narrative Systems Designerโœจ on my team at Possibility Space.

Fully remote. Excellent pay. Great team. Really unique project. Reposts/sharing this around would be most welcome.

possibility.co?gh_jid=43206...

22.09.2023 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 215    ๐Ÿ” 190    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

[Beck voice] in the time of NFTs they stole my monkey

04.07.2023 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3120    ๐Ÿ” 781    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 78    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

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