it's daniel
@dkmode.bsky.social
musician+producer. just hangin' out, man.
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it's daniel
@dkmode.bsky.social
· Oct 24
hi! i'm daniel. i produce videogames at KO_OP. here's some other stuff i like and may or may not post about:
- music and playing instruments
- labour organizing (hit me up if you want to unionize your studio)
- comic books
- weightlifting
- music and playing instruments
- labour organizing (hit me up if you want to unionize your studio)
- comic books
- weightlifting
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Now that everyone has turned on Ed Sheeran I finally feel comfortable saying this: you shouldn’t be allowed to get a bunch of tattoos if you’re a musician who makes wuss music
September 15, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Now that everyone has turned on Ed Sheeran I finally feel comfortable saying this: you shouldn’t be allowed to get a bunch of tattoos if you’re a musician who makes wuss music
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btw Kanye did a song Heil Hitler and no one stepped in to oppose his tour(s), which is ongoing. In fact, Kanye is scheduled to perform at one of the stadiums Macklemore has been stopped from being at.
Rapper Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he made a “Free Palestine” speech on stage earlier this month
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran's Tour After 'Free Palestine' Speech
www.huffpost.com
September 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
btw Kanye did a song Heil Hitler and no one stepped in to oppose his tour(s), which is ongoing. In fact, Kanye is scheduled to perform at one of the stadiums Macklemore has been stopped from being at.
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You can wishlist our woke gay space game on Steam right now and help support a queer- and trans-run democratically operated studio!!
🫶🏼 hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
🫶🏼 hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
Young Suns is built on solidarity and reciprocity, and our community gardens are a huge part of that. Join us on Jupiter and become a sundog today! 🚀 🧑🏼🚀
🎮 Play on XBOX: hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
✨ Wishlist on Steam: hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
🎮 Play on XBOX: hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
✨ Wishlist on Steam: hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
September 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
You can wishlist our woke gay space game on Steam right now and help support a queer- and trans-run democratically operated studio!!
🫶🏼 hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
🫶🏼 hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
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Yo. This is the union calling for a boycott. Here in America people like to say "Well I was already boycotting Starbucks!" No you were not. You were just choosing not to buy their stuff. That is not a boycott. A boycott is an organized, collective activity. "I" don't boycott: we do.
We have power in numbers, and we'll continue to fight for a better Starbucks.
Support us by BOYCOTTING STARBUCKS until the company finalizes fair union contracts with workers!
boycottstarbucks.net
Support us by BOYCOTTING STARBUCKS until the company finalizes fair union contracts with workers!
boycottstarbucks.net
BOYCOTT STARBUCKS
Starbucks is the biggest violator of U.S. labor law in modern history. Join the movement - Boycott Starbucks!
boycottstarbucks.net
September 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Yo. This is the union calling for a boycott. Here in America people like to say "Well I was already boycotting Starbucks!" No you were not. You were just choosing not to buy their stuff. That is not a boycott. A boycott is an organized, collective activity. "I" don't boycott: we do.
nick jumped into dev ops with very little initial assistance, and now we have a full build fleet. he was also ko_op's internal historian and park cheese guru.
when i drove to mtl to meet everyone irl, he handed me a bottle of (i think) la fin du monde, which immediately made me feel welcome.
when i drove to mtl to meet everyone irl, he handed me a bottle of (i think) la fin du monde, which immediately made me feel welcome.
it's been a rough couple of days, and weeks, and months.
i wrote a bit about how it's felt to say au revoir, and possibly goodbye, to ko_op.
nicknicknicknick.net/notes/2026/0...
❤️
i wrote a bit about how it's felt to say au revoir, and possibly goodbye, to ko_op.
nicknicknicknick.net/notes/2026/0...
❤️
September 11, 2026 at 9:17 PM
nick jumped into dev ops with very little initial assistance, and now we have a full build fleet. he was also ko_op's internal historian and park cheese guru.
when i drove to mtl to meet everyone irl, he handed me a bottle of (i think) la fin du monde, which immediately made me feel welcome.
when i drove to mtl to meet everyone irl, he handed me a bottle of (i think) la fin du monde, which immediately made me feel welcome.
charlit is a super skilled artist who took everything we threw at her with joy and enthusiasm. incredibly good vibes as a person, i remember how much energy her presence gave the team once she hopped on (including things like her legendary ko-working gifs, an example of which you can see below).
So sad to go but so grateful for the opportunity 🫶 I love the team sooooo much and hope to get a chance to work together again in the future!
Our ko-working era may be ending, but the gifs will live on forever ✊
Our ko-working era may be ending, but the gifs will live on forever ✊
September 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
charlit is a super skilled artist who took everything we threw at her with joy and enthusiasm. incredibly good vibes as a person, i remember how much energy her presence gave the team once she hopped on (including things like her legendary ko-working gifs, an example of which you can see below).
alex has a deep, pure love of what he does that i'm not sure i've ever seen before. if you see a 3d asset moving around in Young Suns, that was him. and this was his first job in games! he has so much room to grow still [positive].
I've been affected by this. I'll be remaining at KO_OP until the end of the year, at which point I'll be looking for full time animation work, either remote or onsite in Vancouver. I will likely open commissions around this time too, so keep an eye out.
An important update from KO_OP.
September 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
alex has a deep, pure love of what he does that i'm not sure i've ever seen before. if you see a 3d asset moving around in Young Suns, that was him. and this was his first job in games! he has so much room to grow still [positive].
ellen is soooo sick. the speed with which they can whip up evocative, charismatic concepts and assets is completely ridiculous, and they're also a very sensitive and kind team lead.
Sadly I’m one of the affected members. I love KO_OP and it’s hard to imagine working anywhere else. Manifesting that they get a pitch funded soon so that the studio can keep going strong. Please play Young Suns when it hits steam!
If anyone has a concept/2d artist gig after Dec, please let me know!
If anyone has a concept/2d artist gig after Dec, please let me know!
An important update from KO_OP.
September 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
ellen is soooo sick. the speed with which they can whip up evocative, charismatic concepts and assets is completely ridiculous, and they're also a very sensitive and kind team lead.
everyone who knows her considers noé their coolest friend. owned our localization process and our Yarn Spinner implementation on Young Suns, plus tons of other work across the game (and a bunch on others too). the noé brainworms are real and they are powerful.
so sad to say i'm one of the devs affected by this and am leaving at the end of the month
i've had an absolutely incredible time at ko_op helping ship our 3 most recent games over the 4 years i've been here. i love all my coworkers and hope that things improve and we get to work together again soon
i've had an absolutely incredible time at ko_op helping ship our 3 most recent games over the 4 years i've been here. i love all my coworkers and hope that things improve and we get to work together again soon
An important update from KO_OP.
September 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM
everyone who knows her considers noé their coolest friend. owned our localization process and our Yarn Spinner implementation on Young Suns, plus tons of other work across the game (and a bunch on others too). the noé brainworms are real and they are powerful.
jenna's a phenom. absolutely saved GVH, has done tons of amazing character and lore writing on YS, and a great hang besides.
I'll be looking for work soon and am in the process of crafting a portfolio website for the first time in a few years, but in the meantime if you know of anyone in need of a narrative designer (or illustrator, even) please keep me in mind 🥲
September 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
jenna's a phenom. absolutely saved GVH, has done tons of amazing character and lore writing on YS, and a great hang besides.
i have unfortunately been affected by this, and will be leaving the studio at the end of this month. i will miss it dearly and am really hoping to make it back.
ko_op is/was likely my last ride in games, but i am open to the right opportunity. deets on my experience in thread.
ko_op is/was likely my last ride in games, but i am open to the right opportunity. deets on my experience in thread.
September 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
i have unfortunately been affected by this, and will be leaving the studio at the end of this month. i will miss it dearly and am really hoping to make it back.
ko_op is/was likely my last ride in games, but i am open to the right opportunity. deets on my experience in thread.
ko_op is/was likely my last ride in games, but i am open to the right opportunity. deets on my experience in thread.
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Comparing “blogging” to “AI Slop” is the type of take that emerges from being obsessed with how people talk about things instead of being interested in what things are.
You know things are going well when you’ve entered Day Three of Posting Through It.
September 9, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Comparing “blogging” to “AI Slop” is the type of take that emerges from being obsessed with how people talk about things instead of being interested in what things are.
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BREAKING: Blizzard union workers have ratified a historic contract that has secured guardrails around AI usage, layoff protections, remote/hybrid work benefits, and much more.
Blizzard union workers ratify contract covering 1,900 employees
Union members have secured guardrails around generative AI usage, layoff protections, remote and hybrid work benefits, and more.
www.gamedeveloper.com
September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
BREAKING: Blizzard union workers have ratified a historic contract that has secured guardrails around AI usage, layoff protections, remote/hybrid work benefits, and much more.
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similarly for zelda i look at link running around realistic grass and rock textures in 4k Hyrule Field and beyond the jokes my main thought is a new zelda game would *never* look like this. it is an aesthetic that would not be considered were it not a remake. you must see the Progress on the screen
September 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
similarly for zelda i look at link running around realistic grass and rock textures in 4k Hyrule Field and beyond the jokes my main thought is a new zelda game would *never* look like this. it is an aesthetic that would not be considered were it not a remake. you must see the Progress on the screen
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Tired of the same 3 or 4 Black hairstyles in games? Us, too! That’s why we spent months researching and fine-tuning to make sure ALL of our players had options. 🫶🏼
🎮 Play on XBOX: hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
✨ Wishlist on Steam: hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
🎮 Play on XBOX: hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
✨ Wishlist on Steam: hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
September 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Tired of the same 3 or 4 Black hairstyles in games? Us, too! That’s why we spent months researching and fine-tuning to make sure ALL of our players had options. 🫶🏼
🎮 Play on XBOX: hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
✨ Wishlist on Steam: hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
🎮 Play on XBOX: hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
✨ Wishlist on Steam: hi.youngsuns.com/Steam
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Wrote a cute little XBOX Wire article about our woke gay space game, Young Suns!! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
Rebuilding Better Together for the 1.0 Launch of Young Suns
Lessons learned and fan-inspired changes from Early Access through the 1.0 release of Young Suns.
news.xbox.com
September 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Wrote a cute little XBOX Wire article about our woke gay space game, Young Suns!! news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
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Young Suns is now available in 1.0 on XBOX! This massive update features:
🧑🏼🔧 Quests to help the friendly citizens of Jupiter
💎 Completely reworked economy
🚀 12 new moonlets to explore
🥂 50 new items, including furniture sets
👾 Xenofauna to scan with your new Jovipedia
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
🧑🏼🔧 Quests to help the friendly citizens of Jupiter
💎 Completely reworked economy
🚀 12 new moonlets to explore
🥂 50 new items, including furniture sets
👾 Xenofauna to scan with your new Jovipedia
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
September 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Young Suns is now available in 1.0 on XBOX! This massive update features:
🧑🏼🔧 Quests to help the friendly citizens of Jupiter
💎 Completely reworked economy
🚀 12 new moonlets to explore
🥂 50 new items, including furniture sets
👾 Xenofauna to scan with your new Jovipedia
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
🧑🏼🔧 Quests to help the friendly citizens of Jupiter
💎 Completely reworked economy
🚀 12 new moonlets to explore
🥂 50 new items, including furniture sets
👾 Xenofauna to scan with your new Jovipedia
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
still so insane that they changed the colouring on this for the omnibus of this run. the fuck was marvel thinking.
Thinking about lettering got me thinking about foreshadowing and DOOM
Walt Simonson, John Workman (letters), Christie Scheele & George Roussos (colors)
Walt Simonson, John Workman (letters), Christie Scheele & George Roussos (colors)
September 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
still so insane that they changed the colouring on this for the omnibus of this run. the fuck was marvel thinking.
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Next round of trainings is available for signup!
1: INTRO TO UNIONS on September 13th
2: ORGANIZING YOUR COWORKERS on September 20th
3: BUILDING YOUR COMMITTEE on September 27th!
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1: INTRO TO UNIONS on September 13th
2: ORGANIZING YOUR COWORKERS on September 20th
3: BUILDING YOUR COMMITTEE on September 27th!
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What are you doing on Sundays? Want to come to free, virtual trainings on the basics of labor unions and organizing offered by @codecwa.bsky.social?
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SIGN UP HERE 👇
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August 28, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Next round of trainings is available for signup!
1: INTRO TO UNIONS on September 13th
2: ORGANIZING YOUR COWORKERS on September 20th
3: BUILDING YOUR COMMITTEE on September 27th!
Sign up below 👇
1: INTRO TO UNIONS on September 13th
2: ORGANIZING YOUR COWORKERS on September 20th
3: BUILDING YOUR COMMITTEE on September 27th!
Sign up below 👇
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We’re so excited to announce that the 1.0 Launch of Young Suns is LIVE on XBOX for PC, XBOX Series X|S, and XBOX One!
Thank you so much to everyone for your support and meeting our Jupiter crew!
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
Thank you so much to everyone for your support and meeting our Jupiter crew!
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
August 31, 2026 at 3:43 PM
We’re so excited to announce that the 1.0 Launch of Young Suns is LIVE on XBOX for PC, XBOX Series X|S, and XBOX One!
Thank you so much to everyone for your support and meeting our Jupiter crew!
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
Thank you so much to everyone for your support and meeting our Jupiter crew!
hi.youngsuns.com/XBOX
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