Derek Lyons

Co-founder and CTO @ActualHQ

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Becoming one with #Unity: first engine impressions, plus tips for a seamless Unity environment on the Mac. #gamedev https://t.co/IZIHK2idua

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Duskers' striking feel is all about resolute adherence to an emotional core. Consistency makes the whole greater than its parts. #GDC17

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#GDC17 Day 2 highlight: @MisfitsAttic on listening to your design. Strong designs will tell you what they want if you're open to hearing it.

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What inspires about @monomipark's Slime Rancher design is its respect for the fact that the real magic is in the mind of the player. #GDC17

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Personal fave from #GDC17 Day 1: @NickPopovich on the inner lives of Slime Rancher's unbelievably charming slimes. FYI: they dig nose boops.

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As gameplay designers, there's a lot we can learn from the atoms of childhood play. Let's start with #LEGO! #gamedev https://t.co/TpnU5uLw7o

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A ten-meter diving platform is the stage for a remarkable mini-documentary about fear and overcoming it. So good! https://t.co/PX3SN97afO

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In Development continues this month with #Unity prototyping. Catch up on the first episode on the new site! #gamedev https://t.co/msF04KsjE4

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@buyog Awesome! That’s great to hear, and I’m really pleased you’re enjoying it so much. I’m working hard to keep ‘em coming!

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1969: Fred Rogers testifies before Senate to uphold funding for @CPBmedia. This is what civic discourse can be. https://t.co/cXV2RRCk10

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The exuberance of the classic Zelda theme, performed on marimba. Listen, then seize a torch and set off on a quest! https://t.co/cLiIFpfSaK

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Great games begin with great building blocks. Let's dive into the psychology of gameplay design! #gamedev https://t.co/lMkT2kyAXX

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#NiNoKuni 2: Revenant Kingdom continues to look beautiful. Really excited for this one. Also digging the cat ears. https://t.co/3KAyEh5Eul

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Spelunky proves procedural levels can have heart. Here’s a great review of the magic by @britishgaming #gamedev https://t.co/QxCAqJmi9z

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Our #gamedev podcast @verticalslicefm has hit iTunes! Join @cccobbb and I for game dev, design, analysis, and more. https://t.co/RIEoR82EaU

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If you’re a #gamedev interested in FPS design, Titanfall 2 is a game to savor. Best in the genre since Bioshock. https://t.co/LLJXFY8G09

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It's tempting to keep our #gamedev process top secret, but consider: what can we learn from iterating in public? https://t.co/RgtlwRYvrk

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#NintendoSwitch is betting on hybrid play flowing seamlessly from home to mobile. Is the pitch plausible? #gamedev https://t.co/pC8tskoDpB

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Spot-on tip from @DavidWehle on solo #gamedev: "Never have a 0% day." Make the habit of creative progress your ally. https://t.co/FOxn8aBTzJ

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Need a feel-good Netflix find? How about a surprisingly touching tale of goals, goodness… and a game about a snake. https://t.co/ydH9Tyb1o2