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(Let\u2019s be real\u2014who else would actually try to make a game about a sentient blob of cheese?) But hey, it works, right? Weird snacks = weirdly good ideas. \ud83c\udf6b\ud83c\udf36\ufe0f\ud83e\uddc0 "},"id":"b229b4b7-90e9-4799-b68b-cf1590acdb23","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"location":"web","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xOHTS88qHUo","video":[],"poster":[],"caption":"Who else could come up with a game as weird and wonderful as Arctic Eggs than Game Devs?","autoplay":"false","muted":"true","loop":"false","controls":"true","preload":"auto"},"id":"b1b093f2-0229-4588-86b8-2db7db77753a","isHidden":false,"type":"videoBlock"},{"content":{"level":"h2","text":"Innovation at the Heart of it All (and Sometimes in the Bugs)","customid":""},"id":"5b4b5fbb-b1b4-43f2-8339-812dec081dd5","isHidden":false,"type":"headingBlock"},{"content":{"text":" The best part about the gaming industry is that innovation is always just around the corner. Whether it's new tech, groundbreaking mechanics, or just a new way to make players throw their controllers in frustration (you know who you are, platformers), there\u2019s always something new to discover. And let\u2019s not forget those \u201cgame-changing\u201d moments when you push an update, only to have 50 bugs magically appear out of thin air. Classic. But the thing is, you all power through that chaos with resilience and a belief that \u201cit\u2019ll work after one more cup of coffee\u201d (or maybe two\u2026 okay, fine, maybe five). 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And that passion is what keeps us all coming back for more, even when the project feels like it\u2019s never going to end. \ud83c\udfae It\u2019s that undying love for your craft that turns you into legends, even if your idea of \u201crelaxing\u201d is tweaking a line of code or watching an entire game\u2019s worth of YouTube tutorials. I see you, and I appreciate you. \ud83d\ude0a "},"id":"5025e5a9-e7a4-4e05-8bab-60367b841f24","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"},{"content":{"location":"kirby","image":["file:\/\/qf4tXQb8zLjDMHmC"],"src":"","alt":"CarmenDeMint on an interview with the host of Women in Games International","caption":"Shameless plug time! Ready to match your dev skills to a dream job? 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You\u2019ve built worlds, created unforgettable characters, and given us the games we can\u2019t stop playing. \ud83c\udfae\ud83d\udca5 So, here\u2019s to all of you\u2014the dreamers, creators, and innovators who make gaming the incredible experience it is. Without you, there would be no world to save, no dragons to slay, and no loot to grind for. I\u2019m truly grateful for all that you do, and I\u2019m excited to see what you create next. Happy holidays, and may your code be bug-free and your coffee cup always full! \u2615\ud83c\udf84 "},"id":"c73d23e3-9d1e-4fc2-8fb8-9ea847b1dcda","isHidden":false,"type":"textBlock"}]

Thank You to the Game Dev Community

December 9, 2024 · insights

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