Mei Yamasaki
@meidev.bsky.social
Developer and tech enthusiast ♀
Occasional thoughts and blogging
ENG+ASL / 日本語+JSL
Occasional thoughts and blogging
ENG+ASL / 日本語+JSL
It’s often controversial, but I don't believe "video games are art", instead believing they are a product made out of art.
They offer an experience built from pieces of art, problem solving, and design. I think its greater than viewing them as a single piece.
They offer an experience built from pieces of art, problem solving, and design. I think its greater than viewing them as a single piece.
October 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
It’s often controversial, but I don't believe "video games are art", instead believing they are a product made out of art.
They offer an experience built from pieces of art, problem solving, and design. I think its greater than viewing them as a single piece.
They offer an experience built from pieces of art, problem solving, and design. I think its greater than viewing them as a single piece.
Finally got an Apple Thunderbolt Display this week after a long time of wanting one! A lot of people might not like the thicker bezels of older monitors, but I really enjoy it still. Plenty of space for sticky notes and little decorations, its just a useful thing
October 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Finally got an Apple Thunderbolt Display this week after a long time of wanting one! A lot of people might not like the thicker bezels of older monitors, but I really enjoy it still. Plenty of space for sticky notes and little decorations, its just a useful thing
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"wow, this little asset pack of steam machinery came with animations, I wonder..."
September 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM
"wow, this little asset pack of steam machinery came with animations, I wonder..."
Masahiro Sakurai's remarks on the importance of originality in video game development should be taken seriously, have seen many dismiss it as only an issue in big releases, or that players don't buy them... video game developers everywhere should strive to create more original and fresh ideas
September 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Masahiro Sakurai's remarks on the importance of originality in video game development should be taken seriously, have seen many dismiss it as only an issue in big releases, or that players don't buy them... video game developers everywhere should strive to create more original and fresh ideas
The phrases "skilled" (to have learned an ability) and "talented" (to naturally possess the ability) mean two very different things, yet talented is used in place of both of them? I've wondered why that is for a while now, especially since it is often a little discrediting
June 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The phrases "skilled" (to have learned an ability) and "talented" (to naturally possess the ability) mean two very different things, yet talented is used in place of both of them? I've wondered why that is for a while now, especially since it is often a little discrediting
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I'd like others to stop refusing to compile their software releases... you should release a program, not build instructions.
While I'm complaining, please also stop making everything as a Web UI, it's just weird!
While I'm complaining, please also stop making everything as a Web UI, it's just weird!
May 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I'd like others to stop refusing to compile their software releases... you should release a program, not build instructions.
While I'm complaining, please also stop making everything as a Web UI, it's just weird!
While I'm complaining, please also stop making everything as a Web UI, it's just weird!
I found a Samsung SyncMaster 193P Plus at the store yesterday... the hinge is damaged, and I am surprised at how easy it is to take apart for repairing! Older technology was really built to last!
February 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
I found a Samsung SyncMaster 193P Plus at the store yesterday... the hinge is damaged, and I am surprised at how easy it is to take apart for repairing! Older technology was really built to last!
I would really like to browse through electronics for more than 5 minutes without seeing the word "gaming" put on everything...
February 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I would really like to browse through electronics for more than 5 minutes without seeing the word "gaming" put on everything...
I really think that the ability to report a post (on any website) for fast flashing imagery should be expected instead of rare, I am getting a little tired of the surprise harm with no way to do anything about it
January 19, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I really think that the ability to report a post (on any website) for fast flashing imagery should be expected instead of rare, I am getting a little tired of the surprise harm with no way to do anything about it
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The final update of the Godot Shaders Bible is now live with 360 pages 🎉Huge thanks to everyone who supported this project! 🥳
If you don't have the book yet, use this coupon 5OFFGSBJAN26, available for 24 hours 🔗 jettelly.com/store/the-go...
#indiedev #gamedev #godotengine
If you don't have the book yet, use this coupon 5OFFGSBJAN26, available for 24 hours 🔗 jettelly.com/store/the-go...
#indiedev #gamedev #godotengine
January 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The final update of the Godot Shaders Bible is now live with 360 pages 🎉Huge thanks to everyone who supported this project! 🥳
If you don't have the book yet, use this coupon 5OFFGSBJAN26, available for 24 hours 🔗 jettelly.com/store/the-go...
#indiedev #gamedev #godotengine
If you don't have the book yet, use this coupon 5OFFGSBJAN26, available for 24 hours 🔗 jettelly.com/store/the-go...
#indiedev #gamedev #godotengine
During my first visit to an Apple Store a little while ago, I asked about accessories for my 4 year old iPhone model...
The employee found it funny, and told me no because my phone is vintage... is 4 years all it takes now to be outdated?
The employee found it funny, and told me no because my phone is vintage... is 4 years all it takes now to be outdated?
January 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
During my first visit to an Apple Store a little while ago, I asked about accessories for my 4 year old iPhone model...
The employee found it funny, and told me no because my phone is vintage... is 4 years all it takes now to be outdated?
The employee found it funny, and told me no because my phone is vintage... is 4 years all it takes now to be outdated?
There are problems in the current video game industry, most of which I think is because of the disappearance of mid-sized studios.
This platform's character limit prevents me from writing detailed reasons, I'll think of a concise wording sometime soon...
This platform's character limit prevents me from writing detailed reasons, I'll think of a concise wording sometime soon...
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
There are problems in the current video game industry, most of which I think is because of the disappearance of mid-sized studios.
This platform's character limit prevents me from writing detailed reasons, I'll think of a concise wording sometime soon...
This platform's character limit prevents me from writing detailed reasons, I'll think of a concise wording sometime soon...
With many handheld video game systems, I see praise for fitting in pockets mostly from men... often it will not fit in women's.
It isn't the device's fault, it has to fit the hardware! Still, I hope to see more showcasing for women's pockets, at least until fashion can change
It isn't the device's fault, it has to fit the hardware! Still, I hope to see more showcasing for women's pockets, at least until fashion can change
December 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
With many handheld video game systems, I see praise for fitting in pockets mostly from men... often it will not fit in women's.
It isn't the device's fault, it has to fit the hardware! Still, I hope to see more showcasing for women's pockets, at least until fashion can change
It isn't the device's fault, it has to fit the hardware! Still, I hope to see more showcasing for women's pockets, at least until fashion can change
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played this demo and it is 🤩
the game is Frogspin from venturous.se
it is cute mix of mosalina and classic platforming
incredible art, great level design and controls
made by
@johanvsteen.bsky.social
@drestuff.bsky.social
the game is Frogspin from venturous.se
it is cute mix of mosalina and classic platforming
incredible art, great level design and controls
made by
@johanvsteen.bsky.social
@drestuff.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
played this demo and it is 🤩
the game is Frogspin from venturous.se
it is cute mix of mosalina and classic platforming
incredible art, great level design and controls
made by
@johanvsteen.bsky.social
@drestuff.bsky.social
the game is Frogspin from venturous.se
it is cute mix of mosalina and classic platforming
incredible art, great level design and controls
made by
@johanvsteen.bsky.social
@drestuff.bsky.social
I don't believe age inherently devalues, and it's common in how older video games are treated as not worth purchase anymore... Unless through cheap subscription models.
Often age leads to being outdated, but it's just not something inherent. If the product is still good, I find it worth purchasing.
Often age leads to being outdated, but it's just not something inherent. If the product is still good, I find it worth purchasing.
December 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I don't believe age inherently devalues, and it's common in how older video games are treated as not worth purchase anymore... Unless through cheap subscription models.
Often age leads to being outdated, but it's just not something inherent. If the product is still good, I find it worth purchasing.
Often age leads to being outdated, but it's just not something inherent. If the product is still good, I find it worth purchasing.
About a month until the new year... I hope I'll get the chance to meet a lot more people in my same occupations this time around!
December 5, 2025 at 6:04 AM
About a month until the new year... I hope I'll get the chance to meet a lot more people in my same occupations this time around!
Last year I thought about giving Mac a try, I've done so since then, and now this is my favorite workflow for development! Very all-around reliable
December 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Last year I thought about giving Mac a try, I've done so since then, and now this is my favorite workflow for development! Very all-around reliable
I'm really optimistic and excited to see Nintendo of America's new management approach take shape... Devon Pritchard has an excellent record and she will make an amazing President for Nintendo, while it's lovely to see Satoru Shibata back to steer the company too!
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I'm really optimistic and excited to see Nintendo of America's new management approach take shape... Devon Pritchard has an excellent record and she will make an amazing President for Nintendo, while it's lovely to see Satoru Shibata back to steer the company too!
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I am starting to feel concern that a good amount of independent video game developers believe that repeating a concept is what it means to be inspired...
July 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
I am starting to feel concern that a good amount of independent video game developers believe that repeating a concept is what it means to be inspired...
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Sony PlayStation, Japan, 2006 #moodboard
April 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Sony PlayStation, Japan, 2006 #moodboard
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thinking about the Nintendo employee museum animal crossing DS standee…
January 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
thinking about the Nintendo employee museum animal crossing DS standee…
So many amazing titles introduced at today's Nintendo Direct, and Masahiro Sakurai returning to direct a successor to Kirby Air Ride was something I never would have expected! ⭐
April 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
So many amazing titles introduced at today's Nintendo Direct, and Masahiro Sakurai returning to direct a successor to Kirby Air Ride was something I never would have expected! ⭐