Professor at Northeastern University • award-winning indie game dev • PhD in game design, aging, motivation & learning • helps game devs to be mindful of older players
Bob De Schutter
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I have shared this story, this thread, before - but I think given the state of the world, it's worth telling once again. Maybe it can help, especially if like me, you make art, and you wonder what the use of all of it is right now.
57 million Americans over 50 play video games, more than those under 18, but 69% say that games aren't designed with them in mind.
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Even from my perch inside gamedev, I had no idea it was already this bad. The rot is spreading. A necessary, sobering read. (gift link)
Indie Hive launched in 2019. Here are some games we played back then that we think are still deserving of a spot on your Steam wishlist (if you don't own them already!. #IndieGames #WishlistWednesday
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Was on a video call when my screen froze for a bit. For some reason it left a gaping hole in my face creepy enough for folks to take a screenshot. Maybe this is all a simulation after all?
The Accessibility Wizard from @steampowered.com is a serious step forward, even if there's still room for refinement. What stands out most is how genuinely satisfying it feels to progress through the checklist. Hoping motivates devs to include more game accessibility features.
So far 2025 hasn't disappointed for horror movies. Sinners, 28 Years Later, Companion, Final Destination and Ugly Stepsister would make for a fine top 5 at the end of any year and we're just halfway there.
