it's gav

June 15th! Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER, a variety showcase of gamedevs from marginalized backgrounds. Part of @torontogamesweek.com! (Free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel Wanna present or volunteer? forms.gle/a4A2hYej6rTH...

We're proud to share that in a few weeks' time, Rockstar staff will get to have their own say over union recognition. From pay and pensions to parental leave and overtime, this recognition agreement is a chance for workers to be involved in the decisions that shape their lives.

Just a wee heads up regarding the #toronto election that I only learned yesterday: There is a second Chow on the ballot, so if you are voting for Olivia Chow, be sure to double check you are voting for the right candidate!

Lula Goes HARD

My short film SIDESKATERS has been nominated for Best Film at the Couch Film Festival in Toronto!! Absolutely delighted to finally get to premiere this short. Get a ticket here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-2026-...

Capy Castaway is OUT NOW on Steam! 💜 We’re launching as part of the Wholesome Celebration! Join a capybara pup and fledgling crow on one big, cozy journey home. 🐾🐦 🎉 10% off at launch 🎨 Soundtrack + digital artbook bundle 12% off Play now: s.team/a/2890240/

Ambrosia Sky: Act Two is now available + you can grab the game for 20% off! 🎉 In this update: 7️⃣ Seven brand new levels to explore ⚙ Updates to crafting + progression 💜 Dalia's mission to find Maeve continues ➕ Cloud saves, Simplified Chinese localization, and more! More info: tiny.cc/acttwolaunch

Women after several years in the video game industry:

great industry we have, no problems whatsoever

"The moment you put the controller down, your licence to use it will be revoked and you will need to purchase a new one" said Sony chaser.com.au/entertainmen...

Happy to share Sea Serpent, a fantastic project I wrote in collaboration with @yifatshaik.bsky.social for Unplaces! Take a walk along a shoreline dreamscape — in Miro. Yes, really, in Miro! Tap through the post for the link to the hub world, or click here for Sea Serpent: miro.com/app/board/uX...

Replacing E3 with a combination game announcement and layoff festival was a mistake.

Looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer for your next project? Give me a ping! I've worked on everything from tiny Twine projects to huge AAA games. I love collaborating with other creatives and bringing diverse stories to life while staying within scope and budget ✨️✨️✨️

BREAKING: Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion, Ninja Theory and Double Fine, are negotiating with Xbox as they try to avoid closure. Some or all could spin off. Lots still in flux as many studios remain unsure about what's happening. Here's the latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

If you missed DEI or DIE, Douglas has the cliff notes here!

For anyone who wasn't able to attend (I get it, so many great @torontogamesweek.com events to get to, like NextGen Showcase, and only so much time/spoons…), I did my best to live-skeet? TranSKYbe? the talks in this thread: bsky.app/profile/dmgr...

TONIGHT!! DEI or DIE comes back to bring you a lineup of *7* speakers. Don't miss it! Get your (free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel

Only slightly embarassed

You ever get SO EXCITED about your event that you... accidentally delete your presenter intake form?? Welp. If you submitted to give a talk at DEI or DIE this year, please forgive me – and fill out the form again! Feel free to share this around so folks see it! 🙏 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

but at what cost

Ontario worker co-op game studios. One roundtable. NO BOSSES! @covertsky.bsky.social @polyvalestudios.bsky.social @rocketadrift.bsky.social ++ more on building cooperative studios. Free, June 12 at North York Central Library. Register: tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a15b0acf56bd86e00b22249

Hey gamedevs, gays, and gamers on my phone! Come to my @torontogamesweek.com event this month! It's *FREE*!! Have a talk? Wanna show off your project, give a mini workshop, or something else? Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Thinking about Gniesbert again

EVENT POSTER REVEAL! Gamedev from a marginalized background? Want to give a talk, show us your game, or otherwise present something game-adjacent to a crowd of game developers and players? Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER on June 15th! luma.com/hvj6wvel Poster by Bec Bailey

Official petition to the Canadian government to consider multiple sclerosis (heyoo, it's me, your friend with MS ✌🏼) a recognized disability, specifically in the eyes of the CRA who doesn't consider that this disease might affect your work/revenue. Please consider signing and maybe sharing around? ☺️

rip games industry

Delighted to have been at GDCheese this weekend! Huge thanks to @rajio.bsky.social for reminding me that the Toronto gamedev scene is thriving 🍔🍔🍔

Look we're just Water/Ice types now, okay. That's not so bad. Cloister isn't so bad. Cloister is COOL But they won't be at Dirty Rectangles March 11th 8:00pm WILL YOU?! Come and show off all your work. I know you finally got it doing the thing right. The thing looks great!

Made a complete branching dialogue wireframe in the style of Disco Elysium – check it out here! miro.com/app/board/uX... If you're looking for a Writer or Narrative Designer, shoot me a DM or take a look at my site: gavsarafian.com

#IKYMI we announced Curse of Resthaven, which we’ve been building in the shadows. (And in the fog. Honestly, suspicious amounts of fog.) The trailer slaps, but check these screenshots. Come on! If it’s your kind of dark delight, toss us a wishlist. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...

Tickets for March 7 @gdcheese.bsky.social Toronto are now available! Pay what you can - All funding will be contributed towards growing future events! Get your tickets today at www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-devel... Got questions or want to support us even more? Let @rajio.bsky.social know!

After months working in the shadows… meet Curse of Resthaven. A gothic horror mystery where you govern a cursed island trapped in a time loop while searching for your missing niece. If it’s your kind of weird, please wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/... More dev secrets soon.

the video game industry is a mess

"What's everyone's GDC plans?" You're... you're just going to nightmare hell country? Willingly? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

‘This shouldn’t be normal’: developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world’s biggest PC gaming storefront