Nic McConnell 🔜 GDC

goddamn is this a breath of fresh air after Allred 2024

Tonight’s @themix.bsky.social was just absolutely incredible, every step a reminder of why games are so cool. Hard to overstate how energized I am after that

@philsalv.bsky.social’s presentation just now at GDC was #gangbusters

I would feel weird barricading myself in there if I had a Game Changer pass. Bizarre decision from Informa

What the hell are they doing over there?

Me, looking tired

If you see this exhausted looking person at GDC, that’s me, please say “sup”

Big news - someone farted in Moscone West, second floor near the Xsolla booth

Watching a demo of how you can turn every NPC in your RPG town into somebody who says "That's right — you *are* the four LIGHT WARRIORS. You make a great point! The bridge to the main continent *does* need to be repaired, and you're just the person to do it."

Me, looking tired

If you see this exhausted looking person at GDC, that’s me, please say “sup”

Critical context - I’m complaining about the time change!

I’ve seen enough - I want that hour back

YouTube video by Kinda Funny Games 15 Never Before Seen LIVE Game Demos - Spring Game Showcase 2026 - The MIX x Kinda Funny

LET'S STREAM INDIE GAMES AND DEVS ALL DAY LONG!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTv6...

Humble Games Bundle: Mix Showcase ($16 for all) buff.ly/YnXMd14 #ad

I’ve been in transit so haven’t seen any yet but is it hype? I bet it’s hype

Of course we can’t put our morals aside, but I hope the people who think it’s possible to do so will at least recognize the fact that Newsom is a losing candidate.

Again, all morals aside, Newsom is a _terrible_ candidate because his stances are constantly shifting and triangulated. He’ll get _crushed_ in the general.

Classic Floppy Joe smh

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Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Ryosuke Horii & Yutaka Ito talk Yakuza 3 Kiwami's Game Gear games, NAOMI & other vintage game-specific topics https://automaton-media.com/articles/interviewsjp/ryu3-20260309-427576/ 🇯🇵

this is a short one, so check the thread for a rundown:

Thanks for the thread on this!

Take a look at DIDDY KONG RACING with my friend, the legendary composer, @davidwise.bsky.social

An indoor scene full of people and colorful screens showing video games

Enjoyed #DayoftheDevs, just an amazing show year after year

More and more people are saying it: Minishoot’ Adventures

Spare a thought for your local bluesky gamedev during GDC

I used to work in adtech and we tried to ingratiate ourselves in ways that were clearly bought and this has that vibe

Who the heck is “Xsolla” and why are they everywhere

If you feel like celebrating with us. The game is 60% off now by the way 🫣

Day of the Devs, who’s going

Yes

Nice! Safe trip!

Folks this comes out on Monday - I’m hoping there’ll be a way to get people together to play at GDC. Game looks cool as heck