A #gamedev thread on Nintendo Switch input latency for @UnrealEngine (#UE4) games. Featuring @DreamscaperGame, our #indiegame leaving Early Access in August. It is a deceptively simple game that uses low-poly models & textures but hi-fidelity shading and post-processing. (1/X)

Yes, Dreamscaper (@AfterburnerDevs) runs great on Nintendo Switch 2!. Enjoy your Roguelike Dream Crawling! ❤️

I'm now at the age where, when I can find a (rare) solid stretch of a few hours to play a game, I spend half the time trying to figure out *what* to play and the remainder of the time *downloading* the game.😅.

RT @AfterburnerDevs: Dream. Die. Wake. Repeat. 🌙. Did you miss the "Sleeper" Action Roguelite Hit of 2024?. Dreamscaper is @Steam's Daily D….

RT @DevRelCallum: I'm looking to contract someone, short term, with a deep understanding of ANRs, Android app native behaviour, and Unreal….

Our mantra has always been "do more with less" which allows us to punch above our weight. As our company has matured, the only way to scale it has been to be laser-focused on things that our players *actually* care about. AAA games are filled with fluff. That's an opportunity.

RT @Focus_entmt: The free 4K Texture Pack DLC has recently been added to #SpaceMarine2 on PC!. Check out the details! How terrifying does….

RT @Anim8der: PUPGAME HAS LAUNCHED!!!!!! GOGOGOOgogogogooooo

RT @NPurkeypile: My first solo indie game comes out next month!. Hope you all like it!🤘. Also this video has a special guest lol😸 https://t….

RT @t_looman: Did you know instantiating Actors is slower when it has components added via the Blueprint Editor compared to adding via C++?….

RT @AfterburnerDevs: Congratulations to our friends and partners at @Focus_entmt , and @SaberGames on the launch of Warhammer 40K: Space Ma….

I love how many small, nimble teams are leveling up to take more ambitious swings that *pay off*. Notable examples: Acid Nerve w/ Death's Door & Aggro Crab w/ Another Crab's Treasure. Studio Pixel Punk's first game, UNSIGHTED, was criminally underrated. This looks even better!.

This was a very bold year for me to also plan a wedding and start basement renovation. Feeling very spread thin, but worth it!.

It's been my most challenging year juggling the growth of our core team from 3 to 15(!) while locking down the entire vision, tech and features for game #2. But I'm staying sane through conviction in the team, market opportunity, and consistently very positive playtest feedback.

🌶️ Take: The industry is getting incredibly bad at understanding and delivering on what players actually want and it’s creating the illusion of a crashing games market.

FYI.

RT @AfterburnerDevs: We are currently looking to hire some talented people to help us with our next game:. - 3D Environment Artist.- UI Des….

Gamers trying to explain to their partners the 25 convoluted steps they must complete by Friday in order to find Mohgwyn Palace and defeat Mohg.

Indie Game Dev is back baby. Such a well-deserved win for this team.

Of course, as complexity and scale of the game increases, these weaknesses *need* to be covered by strengths across your whole team.

A great Software Engineer with shaky Game Design skills will *always* fail in the indie space. A great Game Designer with shaky Programming skills will *often* succeed in the indie space. Content really is King.