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#gamedev jake of all trades. Admin & Industry Liasion @NYUGameCenter Production, Design, & Ops Formerly: Pixelberry, Pontoco, Funomena. Org @expgameworkshop

Brooklyn, NY
Joined October 2009
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Jake Weidner
10 months
RT @NYUGameCenter: Announcing No Quarter 2024 games and artists! Discover the 4 titles in the thread. RSVP for NoQuarter here https://t.co/….
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An exhibition debuting brand new games from local & international artists. Curated by Marie Foulston and hosted by the NYU Game Center.
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Jake Weidner
10 months
First day wrapped, and so excited to announce that I've joined the @NYUGameCenter.as their Center of Excellence Administrator & Industry Liaison!. I'll be developing partnerships and facilitating opportunities for the program & students. Can't wait to share more!
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What do you want to know?.
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Jake Weidner
10 months
ICYMI, we're accepting submissions for experimental games to present on stage or via video for our showcase at GDC!. Great opportunity to attend the conference, get eyes on your game in the industry, and develop new connections. Show us the cool stuff you're working on! 🧪💥🎮.
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EGW
11 months
Submissions are now open for the 23rd edition of Experimental Game Workshop at #GDC2025!. Find more info and the submission form at
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Jake Weidner
11 months
RT @dougnorthcook: 10am PST.Our little Starship Home finally takes off.I’m so proud of our team. Thank you all for believing me when I said….
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Travel the stars. Care for alien plants. Uncover the mysteries hidden deep at the center of the universe. Traverse the galaxy in a starship bound for adventure! Prepare your room for lift off as you...
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Jake Weidner
1 year
Hey y'all, I'm still looking for a new production role after layoff at PB. If you need a producer or project manager for games, VR, or a technical team a working on creative software, please keep me in mind!. Can find a bit more about my experience here!.
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Jake Weidner
1 year
Thanks again everyone who came to see @ExpGameWorkshop at GDC!. Finally caught up on rest and can celebrate what a fun session we had, really proud of our team and all the amazing speakers. Hope you had a good time participating in the experiments along with us! Make cool stuff!
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1 year
We're getting ready! Come see @ExpGameWorkshop at 1:30pm in South Hall 303!! #GDC2024.
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Jake Weidner
1 year
Do you like wildly complex tool-powered dynamic narrative structures? Physics enabled soup noodles? Deeply introspective role play experiences that will make you relate more to your fellow person?. Come check out this year's iteration of EGW tomorrow and get inspired!.
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EGW
1 year
#GDC2024 It's happening once again! .Come see the Experimental Game Workshop showcase tomorrow (Friday) at 1:30pm in South Hall Room 303. We have so many innovative systems, inspiring designs, and tales of developer experimentation to present for you!.
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1 year
RT @hellopontoco: Ready for a VR headset upgrade? We've teamed up with @mcstaib to give away The Last Clockwinder decals for Quest 2 & 3. C….
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Jake Weidner
1 year
RT @Lift_LastDays: Top Floor Studios presents Lift: The Last Days of the Westwind. Check-in is Summer 2024, and we can't wait to see you th….
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Jake Weidner
2 years
RT @anitatung: This GDC I'm going to be asking a panel of fantastic art directors all about their processes - from setting a visual style t….
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Jake Weidner
2 years
Gathering submissions until this Friday at Midnight for next year's EGW showcase at GDC! .Great way to meet other experimental creators, supporters, and show your work at the conference!.
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EGW
2 years
🚨Experimental game creators! Submissions for the 2024 Experimental Game Workshop at @officialGDC close this Friday, November 17th!. Prototypes, jam games, or polished masterpieces, they are all welcome. Don't miss out!. Submission form and more at:
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Jake Weidner
2 years
STOP ✋. If you’re reading this, then you’ve reached the Pokémon checkpoint. You’re now obligated to share your favorite Pokémon or else
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2 years
STOP ✋. If you’re reading this, then you’ve reached the Pokémon checkpoint. You’re now obligated to share your favorite Pokémon or else
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Jake Weidner
2 years
Back in Hyrule once again, awakening from a strange dream.
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Jake Weidner
2 years
So just wanted to take this moment to remind everyone (and mostly myself) to be careful with your drive, take care of yourself, and don't compare your path to others with critical scrutiny. Do what you love, make a living somehow, and find a sustainable life with joy and support.
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Jake Weidner
2 years
And doing all that work simultaneously with the singleminded goal of "making it" and "keeping my career alive" lead me to burn myself out twice, become bedridden from exhaustion and heart problems. Took 6mo disability last year & made it to the other side, happy and healthy ❤️‍🩹.
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Jake Weidner
2 years
At the same time, being home had me reflect on how much effort it takes to break into games at all. Revisited the bathroom at the market I cleaned every day after high school to save for my first laptop that I used for media freelance work. Which gave me the exp for my first gig
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Jake Weidner
2 years
Being from the Bay Area is one of the most useful parts of privilege that has helped me find some quick success in games. Impossible to fathom the cost others face going. Flight from nyc -$450.Stay with parents $0.Commute gas + parking -$150.Speaker pass comp'd $0.Stipend +$500.
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