I don’t mind work, but we really should structure the economy around the idea that when the weather is nice we take a nice several week break from it all and enjoy being human.
Signed a person who has opened their windows for the first 80 degree day this year and is just watching from their office.
Having the intent of actually enjoying PAX as a consumer / fan is a really hard mindset shift after over a decade of exhibiting and working the show, but honestly it’s nice change to enjoy a con for what it is and what it offers.
My favorite time of year: On the road and off to PAX East!
If you’ll be in town, would love to find time to connect! (and if you’re exhibiting I’d love to come play your game!
I have a lot of personal thoughts on the Xbox news today.
I’ve been a fan of the brand for well over 20 year. My game library is well over 500+ digital alone; working there has always been a long-time career goal of mine.
It’s sad to see where things have gone and the direction Microsoft is taking it.
Forever glad that I continue to try my darndest to hold a weekly therapy session. There’s always something to talk about or work through with a professional; good or bad, big or small, serious or silly, all of it is valid and over time compounds into incredibly valuable insights and tools.
I guess this is what a career of 10+ years of game development keepsakes, momentous, and swag looks like if you stuffed it all in a bin.
Even still have my first paycheck from 2013 in here.
And now it’s time to start packing the second bin…
I finally caved and purchased BALL x PIT digitally for the Switch, so this is an early “you’re welcome“ for when they announce the physical edition tomorrow that I really was just waiting for but couldn’t fight the itch any longer.
I had a lovely evening at our company holiday party. Great friends, delicious food, and a caricature artist to capture my jet lag setting in at 7PM. 😂
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Not me going “Welp, just finished a book, maybe I can go buy a new book or two!” instead of, y’know, just going to my bookshelf and picking up one of the “or two” that I purchased the last several times I bought some books.
Nick Mudry
@nickmudry.com (bsky)
A video game producer and marketer who's worked on VALORANT, World of Warcraft, Rock Band 4, and many more great games.
