Barrett Mize

🎮 Game dev & storyteller | 🚀 Founder @ElevonStudios | Making games that inspire & entertain. Follow for dev updates & behind-the-scenes!

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Haven’t posted here in a while, but I’m back! 🚀
Co-founded my own game studio, Elevon Studios, and finally making the games I’ve always wanted to. Second project is in the works—gonna be wild.
Follow along for updates, chaos, and behind-the-scenes dev stuff. Let’s go! 🎮🔥

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Just dropped a new YouTube update on where our game’s at, what we’re building next, and some lessons learned along the way. Gonna check it out? 👀🎮
🔗 https://t.co/IurX6nHVYW
#indiegamedev #gamedev #madewithunreal #elevonstudios

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Putting the finishing touches on proximity chat.
Almost there—soon our characters will only spill the tea when you’re nearby.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #VoiceChat

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Working on proximity chat today—because nothing says “immersion” like hearing your friend panic in real time as the monster grabs them.
Let’s make screaming local.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #Multiplayer #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Big milestone: we got multiplayer working over Steam!
In this video, we share the breakthrough—and dive into how we’re building a narrative-driven game that means something.
If you care about gameplay and story, give it a watch: https://t.co/cYTgfJY1SY
#GameDev #IndieDev

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Back at it this morning—building out multiplayer and genuinely enjoying the learning aspect.
Every challenge solved feels like leveling up IRL.
Let’s build.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #Multiplayer #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Still chipping away at Steam multiplayer sessions today—made progress, broke a few things (as one does), but I’m confident we’ll have it working soon.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #Multiplayer #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

It’s Friday, game dev is rolling, and we’ve got something special for you—
We just dropped a new video on why we pivoted and a look at the latest game demo.
Would love for you to check it out: https://t.co/4SZkDhJ4Xq
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

It’s Friday and we’re still deep in multiplayer setup—hoping to wrap it today.
Even when you’re building something you love, there’s always that one piece that tests your patience. This is ours.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #BuildInPublic #DevLife

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Half-day today—celebrating my amazing wife’s birthday! Before that, getting the team what they need and continuing work on multiplayer. Pushing forward, even in slices.
#GameDev #IndieDev #WorkLifeBalance #BuildInPublic #UnrealEngine

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Got local multiplayer working—huge win! Next up: getting it working over Steam. Hoping to knock that out tomorrow… fingers crossed!
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #Multiplayer #SteamDev #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Continuing work on multiplayer today—making steady progress! Meeting with the team later to get the week dialed in and set up for success. Let’s build!
#GameDev #IndieDev #Multiplayer #UnrealEngine #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Taking today to get ahead on some non-dev work since the weekend’s packed.
Game dev picks back up Monday—rest, reset, then build.
#GameDev #IndieDev #BuildInPublic #WeekendPrep

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Working on multiplayer today using Steam—fingers crossed it all goes smoothly!
Networking always feels like magic… or mayhem.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #Multiplayer #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

@samm_duc Thanks, Samuel! I try to start Monday with vision and gratitude, then ride that clarity into the rest of the week. Having a clear roadmap (and a team I believe in) helps keep the fire lit! And caffeine. Lots of caffeine lol

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

It’s Monday and I’m fired up to be chasing the dream.
Today’s plan: update the Trello board with a fresh wave of tickets, knock out some top priorities, and keep cranking forward.
Let’s build.
#GameDev #IndieDev #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Today’s a twofer: adding health to our character system and tackling a mountain of social media tasks.
Code and content—both gotta level up.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #BuildInPublic #DevLife

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Finishing up tickets on the Trello board today, grabbing a task off the top, and digging into some narrative ideas—since story and mechanics are tightly linked in this one.
Loving how it’s all coming together.
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #BuildInPublic #NarrativeDesign

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Finished Friday strong—knocked out a ton today and feeling extra thankful for the team.
We’re getting our projects written down with clear definitions of done, and momentum is picking up fast.
#GameDev #IndieDev #BuildInPublic #UnrealEngine

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

It’s Friday and we’re still chasing the dream.
Today’s mission: getting animals into the game and making sure our character can finally eat.
Gotta stay fed!
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #BuildInPublic

[Barrett Mize @Bear_Duke]

Working on proximity-based weather today—so when the player enters certain areas, the weather shifts to add drama and mood.
Because sometimes the storm should follow you.
What’s your favorite weather effect in a game?
#GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #BuildInPublic