Sean Braithwaite 🔜 GDC

Climbing rocks, cooking dinner. Making toys for small humans.
Lead Developer & Designer @playpokpok
He/ Him.

[Melissa Cash @melissacash_]

So this happened! 😱

@playpokpok is on @TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025!

I still can't comprehend that we're on a list alongside of icons like @OpenAI, Berkshire Hathaway, @Nintendo—and inspiring, life-changing start-ups like Bobbie, @ouraring and @function. Please pinch me!

Our work that started as *literal scribbles* on paper has now made Pok Pok one of the most decorated digital children’s brands in the world.

Over the last 5 years we worked like crazy to make impact and build the business and push the boundaries and, and, AND....

And then the day-to-day takes over.

The long nights, the hard conversations, the expensive set-backs...and it can be so easy to lose the big picture.

But, this week I looked back on everything we've done so far as a company—and only then did I *actually realize* everything we've done so far as a company.

We’re not just making kids’ content—we’re reimagining it.

Pok Pok is leading a movement toward smarter, calmer, more creative digital experiences. Content that kids genuinely love and learn from—and that parents finally feel REALLY good about.

No buzzwords or nonsense. Just real play and learning like we had when we were kids.

And in true start-up fashion, we're forever just getting started. First with our app, and now with our YouTube channel—and neither are anywhere near complete.

We still have a lot of dreams to still bring to life, and we hope you’ll keep following our journey and keep trusting us to help you raise our next generation of creative thinkers.

But first—to our fantastic team, beautiful community of Pok Pok families and everyone who's ever felt guilty or afraid of screens—THANK YOU.

This one is for you. ❤️

Read the full piece: https://t.co/exXFCTuZs2

#TIME100Companies

[Laya's Horizon @layashorizon]

We’re pleased to announce that Laya’s Horizon is now available on iOS & Android only on Netflix!

Soar among the clouds with Laya and the Windfolk as you explore a vast and peaceful island in this wingsuit adventure.

Download it today: https://t.co/YKtYkOzDSX

[Pok Pok @playpokpok]

For the past while we've been writing original music. But not the usual lullabies or nursery rhymes you're thinking of. Reggae, hip hop, funk, electronic music, rap and tons more that your kids (and you) are going to love. Pok Pok Radio launches today! 🎶

[Laya's Horizon @layashorizon]

Take to the skies and master the art of flight in an all-new open world adventure. Watch the official launch trailer for Laya’s Horizon, coming soon to @netflix on May 2nd.

[Snowman @builtbysnowman]

Master the art of flight in an all-new open world adventure. @layashorizon is landing on iOS and Android devices everywhere on May 2nd, exclusively on @netflix. Watch the official launch trailer for Laya’s Horizon now.

[Amanda the Adventurer 3 @AmandaAdvnturer]

https://t.co/o8G5YNuCX2

Amanda the Adventurer is OUT NOW on Steam! GO GO GO

[James Pratt (is LEAVING! @rattfinks.bsky.social) @jpratt_design]

🚨WEE-WOO WEE-WOO🚨

LAUNCH DAY! THIS IS NOT A DRILL I REPEAT THIS IS NOT A DRILL! LAUNCH DAY!

You can go play Amanda the Adventurer NOW on Steam!
https://t.co/B7NTIEb90m

[James Pratt (is LEAVING! @rattfinks.bsky.social) @jpratt_design]

ICYDK: Amanda the Adventurer releases April 25th, about a week away. I'm beyond proud of what the team and I have created and I'm so excited to finally share with you all. If you haven't already, please add us to your wishlist on Steam!
https://t.co/B7NTIEb90m

[Netflix Geeked @NetflixGeeked]

Soar among the clouds and master the art of flight in a brand new open world adventure. Laya’s Horizon is coming soon to Netflix Games.

[Laya's Horizon @layashorizon]

A whole new world is just beyond the horizon… Watch the teaser trailer now.

[Snowman @builtbysnowman]

A whole new world is just beyond the horizon… Watch the teaser trailer for @layashorizon now.

[Snowman @builtbysnowman]

A whole new world is just beyond the horizon…

[festive vector @festivevector]

been working on an improved method for detecting navigation obstacles, think I'm onto something now!

this costs 1 raycast per frame and maintains a 'radar' around the boat that I can use to adjust steering on the fly

[PlayStation @PlayStation]

Introducing Project Leonardo for PS5, a highly customizable accessibility controller kit designed to help players with disabilities play more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods.

More info: https://t.co/qqCfpnPJr6

[Supergiant Games @SupergiantGames]

JOB OPPORTUNITY - We're seeking experienced translators to work with us on Hades II! Details:
https://t.co/M3hTAXfoWz

We're looking for specialists in these languages in particular: FR, IT, DE, ES, KO, PT-BR, RU, ZH-CN, PL

#gamedev #gameloc #localization

[Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstk]

I just released a huge Unity tutorial on YouTube. It's designed for those who just want to get the basics, and then learn the rest themselves.

It covers everything from installing the engine, to writing your first ever line of code, to building an exe. Hope it helps!

[Carmico 🦋 @carmiico]

No matter what happens here, thank you all for making my dreams a reality on this site 💛 Here are all my other socials so we don't lose touch (reposted bc typos)

https://t.co/2vXESw3FCs
https://t.co/qFXhzTN7LB
https://t.co/KRrEmBwgCm
https://t.co/IjZ22lF0PH (shop & newsletter!)

[Pok Pok @playpokpok]

Do you live and breathe TikTok and Instagram? We're hiring a Social Media Content Manager to be at the forefront of growing our amazing community. If you want to help change the world one family a time, we want to meet you! ✨

➡️Apply now! https://t.co/pTyr0L4SW1

[Pok Pok @playpokpok]

To celebrate the scariest season of all, some of your favourite experiences in Pok Pok have new tricks and treats only for Halloween!🎃

[Noclip @noclipvideo]

RT if you’d watch a documentary about how ugly & broken your favorite game was while it was being developed.