Steve Dennis

My first game, SpinShot is finally releasing exclusively for #playdate on Jan 20th, 2026. It's a block-breaker score-chaser with a spin. Play through 48 story levels across 4 biomes. Master 3 unique abilities and a suite of upgrades, and see how far you can get in the endless Arcade mode.

If you're in Auckland (or nearby) and like heavy music, definitely grab a ticket to this in September. www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/103788/R...

@alanahpearce.bsky.social second ep in a row I've got a gambling ad before PWL. Just want to check that's intentional (understand if so) and to flag in case it isn't.

Last year, miHoYo copied my puzzle game Ouros in Zenless Zone Zero. Because they are a recognized, billion-dollar studio and my game isn't well known, some people are now assuming that their version is the original, and mine is the clone. I hope this video clears that up.

@christianspicer.bsky.social Just wrapping up the first episode, but coming out the gate strong with Formative Media. Great job! (And yes, Aliens > Alien)

hi! we're the makers of 1000xRESIST, and we have... something special coming up soon 👀 ✨ triple-i showcase on April 9 ✨ 9am PDT / 12pm EDT ✨ no hosts, no ads, just GAMES see you there, sisters 💖

If anyone (Nvidia?) needs an honest voice to tell you your AI-generated slop-machine is a terrible idea before embarrassing yourself in a public announcement, I'm available. While my rates are indeed astronomical, you can clearly afford it, so calm down.

To better encompass its strategic priorities, Meta will be renaming its corporate brand to "Slop".

The annual #playdate anniversary sale is now on and the SpinShot wishlists have definitely been doing their (much needed) job. Thanks to all who've played it to date, and if not, it's only $4 for a bit. play.date/games/spinsh... (also check out Xorbius, Diora, and Wheelsprung. Fantastic games.)

Developing for #Playdate sure is a humbling experience. 3+ years of dev on and off. 130 sales in the first month. 🥲 No regrets, did it for enjoyment and learning. It's calibrated my expectations appropriately I think. (Sale in March, wishlist perhaps? play.date/games/spinsh... )

Public service announcement for everyone playing and loving Cairn, especially streamers. (God, it's such a good game!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rfH...

anyways, make video game

The next Figma Config conference is going to be *really* interesting. I feel like we'll be able to feel the impending disruption and erosion of their position, due to the erosion of the traditional design process within orgs. I want to see how they try to stay relevant.

@frycandle.bsky.social This felt like important design feedback to forward. XD

That fun feeling when your phone dies randomly in a completely unrecoverable way a few months before the phone you're actually excited about releases. 🥲

With a name like 'Noble Futures', you know their heart is in the right place. Right? Kindness and innovation probably values on their corporate slide deck. 😬

SpinShot is out on #playdate Catalog and itch.io! It's an arcade block-breaker score-chaser with a spin, and a completely unnecessary sci-fi story mode full of puns and anti-corporate sentiment. Pick it up, tell your friends with Playdates, or wishlist for later! play.date/games/spinsh...

Maybe when the AI bubble inevitably bursts, we'll be able to get SUPER cheap RAM second hand from data centre closures, the same way everyone was able to get second hand Herman Miller chairs after the .com bubble and financial crisis.

3rd day stuck in Amsterdam after what was supposed to be a 1h KLM stopover to London on Saturday. Currently scheduled for a flight on Wednesday afternoon. Do not recommend.

In awe of the technical achievement here, knowing the limitations of the PD hardware. Can't wait to give this a shot!

🔄 labsylle, a cool word puzzle game about the "building blocks" of the english language, is launching 02.24.2026 for #playdate and personal computers!! available on playdate catalog at launch day — stay tuned! save the itch page: raewtf.itch.io/labsylle

Can you believe it guys? Diora, just a week away. Diora is in a week! #playdate

Are human engineers named Claude OK?

All this AI investment, but we still can't figure out how to get The Tea Party's full album back catalog on streaming services :'(

Little yellow #Playdate console friends, if you have some time over the next week to help me out and play test SpinShot (an arcade block breaker score chaser with a spin) pop your details into the play testing form and I'll be in touch. forms.gle/sng14hFABTkA...

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at blinkingguy.com

All those sensible game devs who said the hardest part about making a game is finishing a game. Not wrong. Not wrong at all.

Development on SpinShot for the #playdate continues and is going great. I've been putting time into achievements and tutorials recently. Also busy polishing the story, UI, and added an endless Arcade mode.

Whoever at @atlassian.bsky.social needs to hear it, please fund a small team to continue developing Arc and maybe even make it open source?

I don't think I've ever randomly stumbled across such Google reviews drama before, but this is wild. Yikes.

Not sure Microsoft is going to win this AI race.

A nice reminder that this Friday's Euromillions jackpot is a whopping 174 million pounds, or put another way 0.05% of Elon Musk's net worth.

We are incredibly disappointed by the Labour government's decision to seek advice from such a narrow segment of our industry. You can find our open letter here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-...

@discolu.bsky.social Hello neighbour! 👋