George Miranda

Software engineer turned game dev. Knowledge and game enthusiast.

[George Miranda @funky_George]

Google's proposed workaround for installing unverified apps requires 9 steps, a 24-hour wait, and runs through Play Services, which Google can modify at any time. It hasn't shipped in any beta. https://t.co/lvJD0aa3YA #KeepAndroidOpen

[George Miranda @funky_George]

Just finished my last snow trip of the season. My progress this year surpassed all my previous years combined. This year is a small slope. Hopefully next year I can go big

[Dogma Games @DogmaGames_]

If you haven't tried out my original game Wake out of Twilight, now is a great time to try it out. Dynamic lighting has just been added and the whole city just comes to life. Check it out at https://t.co/VB91V1FJVN.

#indiegame #Steam #gamedevelopment #Unity #platformer #pixelart

[Dogma Games @DogmaGames_]

In my new game, you'll need a key to escape from sand worms. But to get the key you'll have to solve some puzzles while in the open. Join the discord in my bio to get into the playtest on February 20th.

#gamedevelopment #playtest #SurvivalGame

[Dogma Games @DogmaGames_]

I'm having a multiplayer playtest for my game called Rumblings on Feb 20th. You get chance to play an early version of an indie game, provide feedback to shape the game, and gain an indie dev's eternal gratitude. Join my discord get into the playtest! https://t.co/tm7T1ngMJM

[George Miranda @funky_George]

@HonourableV2 @AutismCapital @elonmusk Here it is

[George Miranda @funky_George]

Living out my farming sim dreams with a lantern festival.

[Pirate Software @PirateSoftware]

My assumption is that Nintendo is going after Pocket Pair for the Pal Sphere mechanic as it directly mirrors the Pokéball.

Nintendo has a patent on file for this mechanic but the dates make it a bit interesting. The US patent was filed in May 2024 and approved in August 2024. The JP one appears to have been filed in December 2021 and was approved in November 2023. Palworld was announced publicly on June 2021 and launched in January 2024.

From this basis it appears that Nintendo saw a threat and tried to shore up with patents in case Palworld did well.

Overall I feel that patenting mechanics in this way limits games and gives us worse games overall. We should be copyrighting characters, art, music, and other content. Patenting mechanics sucks for everyone.

Patents aren't my forte but this definitely seems in the realm of possibility. Waiting to see how this all plays out and if my assumption is even correct.

Patent Links:
https://t.co/kPzDeASjEP
https://t.co/XXQ2b7fxuX

[Dogma Games @DogmaGames_]

Ever want to play a 2D dead by daylight? Do you think playing as small animals trying to escape predators would be fun? Follow for more updates. I'm cooking up a multiplayer game that I think will be loads of fun with friends.

#gamedevelopment #indiegame #wishlistwednesday

[George Miranda @funky_George]

Another year at #PAXWest. Thank you Seattle. Thank you all the developers I spoke to. Hopefully next year I can be among you showing off one of my games.

[George Miranda @funky_George]

#Arknightsendfield

[Arknights: Endfield @AKEndfield]

Day 1 at PAX West was incredible! Thank you to everyone who joined us and explored the world of Talos-II today. See you on Day 2!

Cosplayers
- Perlica: 小宇
- Angelina: @_Sushibo
- Ember: @Irine_Meier

#Endfield #ArknightsEndfield #PAXWest

[George Miranda @funky_George]

@thomasbrushdev Option B. It looks a little darker towards the ceiling and far wall which makes the halfway look longer to me. More spooky

[Dogma Games @DogmaGames_]

Wake out of Twilight is now discounted for the steam summer sale. And just in time for you to see the updated visuals. New animations and art everywhere. Check it out if you're into challenging platformers. #indiegame #steamsummersale2024 #gamedevelopment

[George Miranda @funky_George]

@NinjaTheory's Hellblade 2 was one of my highest anticipated sequels and I wish more folks played this franchise. They tell powerful stories that feel like a movie, but in a way that I feel can only be captured in a video game format. Well done to the studio 👏

[Game Dev Feed @Game_Dev_Feed]

Hello, fellow #indiedeveloper It is #WishlistWednesday 📷 Post your #indiegame in the comments! 📷#indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #gaming #indiegames #gamedesign

[George Miranda @funky_George]

@Game_Dev_Feed Thanks for the host. Check out the game I made.

https://t.co/gYwd1el0UI

[Dogma Games @DogmaGames_]

I've released a game and its new name is "Sun Domain Showdown". Fight enemies in waves while they try to attack you with swords and magic. See how long you can survive.

Play it for free at https://t.co/vxmuV69KWB

#indiedev #indiegame #itchio #gamedev #UnrealEngine #gaming

[Dolores Entertainment @Dolores_Ent]

Are you starving for more wishlists?

Let's celebrate together this #wishlistwednesday!

🗨️Show us your amazing projects

😍Like and 🔁RT

[George Miranda @funky_George]

@Dolores_Ent Thanks for the host. Check out the game I made.

https://t.co/gYwd1el0UI

[Dogma Games @DogmaGames_]

I've released a game and its new name is "Sun Domain Showdown". Fight enemies in waves while they try to attack you with swords and magic. See how long you can survive.

Play it for free at https://t.co/vxmuV69KWB

#indiedev #indiegame #itchio #gamedev #UnrealEngine #gaming

[Lucid Dreams Studio 👾 BIOMORPH out on PS4! @ldstudiomtl]

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