Most of you know I stepped away for a couple of weeks. My kid had surgery, so family had to come first for a bit. Thankfully everything went well and we’re on the other side of it now. So it’s time to get this place moving again. While I’ve been away the industry hasn’t exactly improved. Layoffs still happening. Talented devs still getting ghosted. People still stuck in the classic “no experience, no job” loop. Which is exactly why this community exists. Not for fluff. Not for empty motivation posts. But to actually help game devs get work. So I’m back to doing what this space was meant for (including but not limited to:) • Job search advice • Opportunities I come across • Helping people break through the hiring wall I wanna know… - one thing that’s been positive over the past few weeks - And something that hasn’t gone so well… Let’s build accountability back and get some people unstuck/back into the industry. Time to press start again. 🎮

Heres something that might support those looking for work right now. Havent thought of a name for it but take a look .. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RPgM-O6KUqJVsLOHV5p2QVu2WmY-4ditPH6U_JNlrb8/edit?usp=sharing - It will be updated regularly. - Its not a replacement for current searching, but it will support it. - Any ideas to help shape it are welcomed. Feel free to share on your socials to others looking for work.

Hi all, Some of you already know, but I just wanted to share a quick update as a few of you have messaged to check in. My little boy had to go in for surgery recently, which has meant I’ve been a bit quieter than usual and not as active on socials. All went well and he’s recovering nicely. That’s the main thing. Really appreciate those of you who reached out. It doesn’t go unnoticed. And apologies to those who I’ve not managed to speak to in recent weeks! Normal service will resume very soon 👊 Darren

My updated draft concept for Callum’s ruined throne room. I still couldn’t decide on which design I liked best, so I sketched them both. I might end up combining them together.

Some stories don’t hinge on twists or spectacle. They hinge on the moment after the journey, when the searching finally stops. I’m drawn to narratives where emotion is carried through restraint: stillness as payoff, proximity as confession, silence as trust in the audience. It’s the same philosophy I bring to character-driven storytelling and narrative design. Let the player feel the history before they understand it. Let meaning surface slowly, like memory. P.S. Yes, I drew this! I use Procreate, and used watercolors.