Tim Rattray

Really adored Gloom Gate, a deconstruction of Dark Souls on the Play date that I just had to write about it.

Got to relive the days of mobile gaming press with my friend @timrattray.bsky.social: www.stayawhileandplay.com/p/stay-awhil...

Got a new one up on Substack about how Level-5's AI push has ramifications beyond the usual ethical concerns. Read more here: www.stayawhileandplay.com/p/why-level-...

I sifted through the mountain of 2026 games I'm interested in that have yet to release, only to lament my lack of time and mortality in the process of picking priorities. For better or worse, I wrote out that process here: www.stayawhileandplay.com/p/losing-my-...

Gorillaz outdid themselves with this immersive experience that incorporated game design (and even gave me a personalized quest). Read more about how House of Kong achieved this on my Substack: timrattray.substack.com/p/questing-i...

Tim Rattray's lightning talk at @gamesforchange.bsky.social Games for Change 2026 is posted for free! Tim's making a documentary on the NYC game scene called Playing in the Shadows of Skyscrapers. @timrattray.bsky.social #g4c2026 #NYMakesGames

There's Tim again, with Amit from @igdanyc.bsky.social, who's organizing another Gamapalooza—an even bigger indie game showcase in #nyc slated for mid-October. You can learn more about it by following the Discord: discord.gg/Ft8vjgg7V #NYMakesGames

At #g4c2026, Tim Rattray @timrattray.bsky.social and Kevin Hoskin filmed talks for their documentary about the NYC game scene, Playing in the Shadows of Skyscrapers. Tim also threw a fun afterparty! Bonus: I met the SON of a coworker from the dawn of my career, now a game audio/music creator.

Reviving Kanto - My Mental Health Journey Through Pokémon Pokopia.

30 Pokémon You Probably Forgot That Deserve A Second Chance. (Repost)

Pombon is the first fire starter I've fell in love with in many generations. I will protect it. Also, check here Sunday for a fun lil' PokéThing I wrote... a different angle on celebrating the 30th anniversary.

Huge thanks to @timrattray.bsky.social for a feature on Nintendo Life about who we are and the games we make! Check it out! 👇👇👇 www.nintendolife.com/features/you... (via @nintendolife.com)

Yoko Taro witnessed… that’s one thing off the bucket list.

Gotta love when one of my favorite breweries names an excellent IPA after one of my favorite bands.

good night, bsky & @gdocexpo.com 😘 📺 - "NYC Game Dev Yearbook - 2025" by @timrattray.bsky.social via YouTube

Don’t mind me, I’m just a third dog.

I love home base my bar for many reasons, but this has to be the top one

Can’t say it loud enough: fuck cancer. I feel very fortunate to have seen him play one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Absolutely tragic loss. pitchfork.com/news/dangelo...

Special appearances (and thanks) to @halfrobot.com of @nyugamecenter.bsky.social and @playcrafting.bsky.social and @gdocexpo.com's Brian Carr and Mark and Stephanie of @wonderville.nyc HEART of the NYC indie game scene all in one place! #NYMakesGames

State of the Game Industry panel, Oct 9, archived stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25875... With IGDA NYC's @mpts33.bsky.social NYC Indie Game Social's @jesshaskins.bsky.social GUMBO's @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social EGD's @xenjade.bsky.social Doc film maker @timrattray.bsky.social moderating

ℹ️ // sources featured (2/2) Documentary Interview & Rock-Paper-Scissor Tournament footage courtesy of @timrattray.bsky.social, Nicole Papadopoulos, and Kevin Hoskin The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community moderated by Tim Rattray 🎫 - [ get tickets for the panel ]

Entry 34 - Hosting @gdocexpo.com and being a part of the gaming community #SharpieVLOG

IGDA NYC's @mpts33.bsky.social will also be there, along with @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social from @gumbonyc.bsky.social and Kyro Willis-Undenstock from @egdcollective.bsky.social Get a taste of @timrattray.bsky.social docuseries on NYC game scene. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...

We're a week away from the NYC games industry panel! Join me and four local leaders at 7:00 PM on October 9th @ the NYU Game Center as we speak about why developing games in NYC rules and struggles the scene is currently facing. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-... #NYMakesGames

I'm beyond excited to announce an event I've been working on for months: a meeting of the minds between leaders of the NYC video game industry. I can't wait for the insight of our panelists, and we'll have a stream as well. And a sneak peak of docuseries footage! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...

Tickets: 10% of sales will go to the panelist's orgs, and further profits (minus operational costs) will help fund Tim Rattray's docuseries about the NYC game scene. 📽️ His team will present the first sneak peak of footage from the series and will take questions, hear idea from the community.

Oct 9: NYC Game Industry Panel @timrattray.bsky.social hosts NYC game leaders Yiyi Zhang, Jess Haskins, Kyra Wills-Umdenstock, Mattia Sicuro. What makes NYC a great place to develop games? How can we support NYC #gamedevs? 🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...

Well, I guess I found my panel afterparty spot. Panel? Check back next week! Do you need to be in NYC for it? Great if you are, but if not, you may still get the experience sans afterparty.

Our next Level Up Tuesday: August 19! Speaker, two indie game spotlights to be announced. Join us on third Tuesdays at Coexist Gaming in Midtown. Photo: Vikash Kumar

A reminder that my talk about the NYC game dev docuseries is tomorrow @ 6PM. You can sign up to get in for free here: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...

I’ve been loving blippo+ so much that I had to splurge on some merch. And if you’re asking “what is blippo+?”…. I’ve got you covered www.howtogeek.com/playdate-sea...

Tim Rattray @timrattray.bsky.social will discuss the making of his docuseries about the NYC indie game dev scene, highlights & challenges. He invites attendees to share thoughts and ask questions. YOU have a chance to make a direct impact on the project! www.linkedin.com/in/tim-rattr...

Loved watching this Steam event come to fruition, and one day you may see some behind-the-scenes from it without even realizing what you're watching 😉 store.steampowered.com/sale/GamesinNY

From BOTW To TOTK - How The Switch Helped Me Overcome Mental Illness And Thrive.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is my favorite game success in a bit. Putting aside that it plays to my sensibilities, it's a rebuke to every poor tendency of the AAA industry. I have no idea if this game will have any change there, but hopefully it'll encourage more small studios to chase their dreams.

The Nintendo Switch 2 C Button Has a Big Problem (And an Easy Fix)

7 Signs It’s Time to Quit a Mobile Gacha Game

Had the honor of seeing Yoko Kanno play her first ever show in NYC (how???) tonight. Absolutely lived up to the a decade and a half of waiting for this moment. Yes, “Tank!” is as good live as you’d expect. But Kanno conducting the audience to sing “Space Lion” to close out was life-affirming.

Both things are true on your anniversary.

Ever Wanted to Conduct an Orchestra? This Meta Quest 3 Game Lets You