MalcolmOwen

Apple-focused tech blogger @AppleInsider, Photographer @paperdragonsuk, GameDev @HotelOutlaw. Occasional podcast guy. Collects playing cards.

[Casting Off @CastingOffGame]

Hi, this is @HotelOutlaw and one of our next in-development projects.
Yes, it's a boat. On water.

Boat: A temporary @kenney_nl asset until the hero model gets made.

Water: Gerstner waves and ibuprofen.

#Indiegame #game #welshgame

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

After Malcolm concluded his working week(?) on the iPhone launch stuff, he's worked on the next patch for #CharacterLimit. It includes a missing achievement fix, tile size changes when selected, and a Zen mode that's more.... Zen.....
Zeeeeeen?

#Indiegame #Wordgame #Gamedev

[Game Dev Cardiff @GameDevCardiff]

Character Limit, a fast-paced word game developed by community member Malcolm Owen, has now fully released on steam (with a generous discount too 😉)! Go check it out!! 🥳

https://t.co/jrouQzwzPP

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

I did this. Still no Toblerone...

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

Our first game #CharacterLimit has gone live on @Steam!

There's also a launch discount of 20% for the first week, to sweeten the deal.

Malcolm may celebrate later with a @Toblerone, If he can find one...

https://t.co/YJWHgtotBB

#IndieGame #WordGame #Welsh #PuzzleGame

[AppleInsider @appleinsider]

The Steam launch of "Character Limit" looms thanks to a final push to get the game ready. However, while it's "done" enough for people to play, there's still the problem of actually releasing it. By @MalcolmOwen

https://t.co/z3AF3JKVDf

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

Holy crap!
I bought this Destiny Age of Triumph t-shirt from @Bungie in early 2017 but was way too fat to wear the thing, even at - 4XL size. Tried it on over the years but was still way too tight on me.
Nine years later, and I can wear it and not look entirely horrible!
Woo!

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

@BothersBar To be fair, the freestanding aircon unit that was the last one in my local B&Q that I bought a decade ago for £300 is still going strong. 26C indoors, 31C outside. Worth it.

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

Our game Character Limit is taking part in #SteamNextFest, which runs all week. Go play our #Demo of our tough #WordGame now!
#IndieGame #Welsh
https://t.co/mqWPzgBO9d

[AppleInsider @appleinsider]

Game development diary: I slipped under the wire and got a demo of "Character Limit" submitted to Steam just in time. That wasn't the stressful part. By @MalcolmOwen

https://t.co/kxpEtWCxLa

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

The game demo is finally live on #Steam! Go play #CharacterLimit!
(And yes, it's part of next week's #SteamNextFest if you're into that kind of thing.)

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

Good news! The demo for #CharacterLimit is live, and we are taking part in #SteamNextFest from Monday! Go play it and add a wishlist please!

https://t.co/mqWPzgBO9d

#Indiegame #Wordgame #Gamedev

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

I have tons of caffeine and ibuprofen on hand, the cats are out of the office, and Amazon's late with the catheter. Let's do this #WWDC26

[AppleInsider @appleinsider]

Join AppleInsider live from WWDC 2026 as we prepare for Apple's big keynote address, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and a ton of AI announcements. By @MalcolmOwen

https://t.co/ofk7nuKJAG

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

So.... Has an AI been used to make the perfect city in SimCity 2000 yet?

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

"Face it: you are WWDC Santa."

That may be my best line of the year...

[AppleInsider @appleinsider]

Sunday Reboot: Dear Craig, your operating systems need some help, and we all know it. Hopefully, WWDC won't just be a massive AI push. By @MalcolmOwen

https://t.co/5Wl2VdiKGV

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

This screams "Middle manager with a healthy budget and a wish to be free on the road, but they have severe kids soccer practice requirements."

[AppleInsider @appleinsider]

Former Apple designer's take on Ferrari will upset fans of the vehicle brand https://t.co/j12IVmFrP4 #Apple

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

Pro tip: If you're making a game that happens to work on macOS, take some time to learn about Apple's notarization.
A side point: For COMPLETELY UNRELATED REASONS, the #CharacterLimit demo is almost ready to be submitted to Steam. ....
#Steamgame #Indiegame #GameDev

[MalcolmOwen @MalcolmOwen]

Where were you when you found out John Ternus would be the next @Apple CEO? I had just finished my normal shift and was heaving a rusty fridge through the garden. Perfect timing....

[AppleInsider @appleinsider]

John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here? By @MalcolmOwen

https://t.co/qS9TYk0kVd

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

We just hit 100 wishlists for #CharacterLimit on Steam 🎉

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us so far ❤️
Next stop: 1,000…

If you haven’t yet, please consider wishlisting 👇
https://t.co/mqWPzgBO9d

(Yes, Malcolm might cry again.)

#WordGame #IndieDev #GameDev

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

Come try to beat the #CharacterLimit High Score at @DreamHack Birmingham! We're at the Indie Playground! #GameDev #Indiegame #Wordgame

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

Apparently someone managed to last 11 minutes on #CharacterLimit at #Dreamhack Birmingham. The demo is only meant to last about six minutes, so they played for at least five minutes at the game's fastest speed.
Malcolm salutes whoever did it.
#Utterchadgamer #Wordmeister #Yikes

[HotelOutlaw @HotelOutlaw]

To mark #StDavidsDay, here's a screenshot of our #Wordgame "Character Limit" in #Welsh. What's the best Welsh word you can come up with from this rack?

#IndieDev #gamedev