Kyle Lautenbach

Oh, dang! Are you saying there might be the slimmest chance of getting an in-person greeting from you? Sounds grand! I'll be there Wednesday haha.

Distant Dreams KyleL · Album · 2025 · 7 songs

I released an amateur music album about all the craziness of the past few years! Let me know your thoughts.
#music #newrelease #indie
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It's advisable to do a little safety check where I was from in South Africa, especially near areas of open veld 🤣. There's even a crazy story about a black mamba appearing in my dad's mini fridge while on holiday...

Hell yes!!

That's freaking awful! This damn industry is failing too many people. But you've got this shit 💪!

We're reaching something beyond heartbreak at this point. Our industry is bleeding out, and it's not the fault of the talented devs who now suffer the axe. But we're in this together, and I've seen endless support from peers and strangers alike. I still have hope. Keep fighting for our art form!

I finally found you again!!

This is correct! Steve is a legend.

I've got tickets to Guildford Games Fest, baby.
Come with me Friday, don't say maybe.
I'm just a laid-off game dev, baby, like you. 🎶

Following the tragic Splash Damage announcement, I am on the hunt for a new opportunity! Time is ticking on my visa, but I am also open to relocation. 12 years of industry experience, 8 years of Unreal Engine dev. Can do anything you need to a AAA standard!

#gamedev #OpenToWork #TechDesign #UE5

Trying to keep my little studio afloat was an uphill battle. I chose the wrong project to push in terms of indie success, but the right one to learn and grow from. I pitched 30+ publishers with no bites. I didn't even think that many existed 🤣. Huge highs and lows. But still here, still passionate!

Basically my first time in the EU! Visiting some good friends I haven't seen in ages. Guess where I am for the first week 👀!

At long last, I am finally starting a little euro trip tomorrow for 2 weeks!! Doing some couch surfing with some dear friends along the way. Haven't seen them in ages! First time in Europe. Heading to the Netherlands first and Germany thereafter. Planning for plenty more visits in the future!

It's technically also a casual golf game if you try hard enough.

Throwback to the dumb, physicsy castle destruction game I made for a physics game jam a while back. I'd love to come back to it with everything I've learned about Chaos in UE5.

Kew Gardens is such a magical place! Very keen to go back sometime. This was the middle of spring.

It was lovely meeting you! I'm super keen for the game!

The art haul from London MCM! @spikingsart @annahollinrake.bsky.social @ThandaArt + others. Thanks so much!

Going to my first-ever London Comic Con today! If you have any recommendations, let me know.

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I need to get better at making smaller games. Maybe even tiny ones. Little itsy bitsy shitsy games.

The state of the world can be summed up as:
Too many cool things are owned or run by rich dumbshits. All good things are eventually ruined by rich dumbshits. They are never held accountable, good people lose jobs, and the cycle continues.

I'm aiming to work on some side projects again as soon as I can 👀. My first year in the UK has been so action-packed that I've barely touched the ground so far!

This is the only way stuff gets made

Oh, wow! Bluesky added video support 👀. I'm hoping to start working on more fun little things for you soon, but don't forget to give the Project Nyx demo a go!
#gamedev #indiedev #finally
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