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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Did the 𝚎̶𝚢̶𝚎̶ monitor test. Apparently my screen isn't good with very strong pinks.

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Do I have any mutuals that are really good with ARM / Linux and could help me? :')

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Losty @aaronlosty.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

So like.. what happened after all this? Indie Direct today showed games from artists who used to sell NFTs and a game that seems to be problematic behind the scenes but no longer spoken about? 🤔

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ny 💖 @nypocalypse.com · 14/05/2025

You can delete the thread on twitter but you know what? The internet is forever. Not to mention, screenshots are a thing. Responses disabled as I am just sharing the now deleted tweet thread. Post 1 of 2. Images 1-4. #inKONBINI #DimaShen #DimaKluev #IndieGame #Indie

Screenshot thread of @NagaiIndustries on Twitter/X, that has now been deleted.

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Hi, everyone! Here are some unpleasant insights into inKONBINI's development. Please, read the full thread and save these notes before they're gone. It's time some things were said. @IGN @Polygon @Kotaku @PCGamer @RockPaperShot @gamespot @Eurogamer @jasconschrier @patrickklepek

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To be clear, this thread isn't intended to harm the developers, who are mostly victims of the situation themselves. The only person this calls out is Nagai Industries' Studio Head: Dima Kluev, aka Dima Shen.

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The public persona Dima projects -- that of a passionate developer and a die-hard Shenmue fan -- couldn't be further from the truth. The reality is far more toxic and disturbing.

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Having seen him operate up close over the years, I feel obligated to expose him as a ruthless opportunist with a Machiavellian mindset and a toxic leadership style.

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Harsh management isn't new to the game industry. But there's a common hope that indie studios avoid the worst of what plagues AAA development.

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Indie teams are often viewed as havens of creativity, collaboration, and flat hierarchies. That might be true elsewhere, but not at Nagai Industries.

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For years, this small team of around a dozen developers has endured a deeply dysfunctional workplace that mirrors some of AAA's worst practices.

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From needlessly long meetings (only recently scrapped), to extreme bureaucracy, micromanagement, public humiliation, and verbal abuse -- all coming from one person at the top.

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It's also worth noting that employees at the studio don't receive any share of the game's profits -- something many would expect from a smaller indie team. Most are significantly underpaid, with average monthly salaries around $1,250.

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On multiple occasions, Dima Shen (whose chosen alias coincidentally translates to "God") dismissed others' input entirely. He frequently declared his own opinion as superior in ways that were both arrogant and demeaning.

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This wasn't just strict management. It was blatant mistreatment. You don't expect to be devalued in any workplace -- let alone in an indie studio meant to foster support.

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He never walked back his language or tone. No apologies. No self-reflection. A typical response to feedback: "That's how I talk. You don't like it? That's not my problem." That's what people heard -- in private and in public.

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He also had no hesitation in cutting people loose -- whether they were burnt out, disagreed with him, or both. Many of you admire the visual style of the game, which has arguably been one of its main draws so far.

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What you may not know is that the original artist and creative director was removed from the project shortly after the visual foundation was completed. Shen dismissed her without offering credit, residuals, or any future involvement. She's refused contact with him ever since.

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Another accomplished artist, who led visual work on the game's announcement teaser, was also discarded after delivery. (Shen "let" him stay listed at the studio's LinkedIn, so he could keep their housing until he lands another job.) Let that sink in.

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At times, team members were told to stop working with no warning or quietly replaced without notice. Some woke up to find access revoked, removed from chats, and often left completely unaware of their actual status at the studio.

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This wasn't just clumsy communication -- it was a deliberate pattern. A system where decisions were made behind closed doors, with zero transparency or respect.

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Linux is so strange and confusing 😂

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

There's somebody at the door with a present! 🐟🐱

An illustration of a cat eating a fish on top of a background photograph through a door's keyhole

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct. That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...

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The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6

YouTube video by People Make Games

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Have several projects I started but idk which one I truly want to work on...

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Is anyone hungry for a food-themed, retro-inspired action RPG? 😋

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Zu (BerserkBoyGames) @berserkboygames.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

ATTENTION: 📢📢📢 Grab your B.I.T Devices, Net Detectives! 📱 It's time to save the internet! ⭐️Berserk B.I.T.S is releasing November 20th!⭐️ With a Brand New Trailer!! (shares appreciated 😄) +Try the demo and wishlist wishlist wishlist today!

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Off on an adventure! ⚔️ Made some stuff using pictures I took IRL and turned them into textures :)

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

A bit of a cave I've been working on too! Trying to go for PS2 era graphics in 4:3

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Godot.. Paint vertex colours? NOPE Replace selected placeholder meshes in scene? NOPE Separate random X and Y scale for particles? NOPE Rotate particles on X or Z axis? NOPE Bake vertex lighting? NOPE Every little thing I try to do.. 😩

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Finally got some energy to work on something :')

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

It's really difficult being an indie game developer. Shashingo was my first own game launch and I messed up in many ways. Here's how I failed: 🧵

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I don't get many impressions here anyway but, my new name is Ryan Winters. That's all. Thank you!

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

It's come to my attention that some people still haven't heard about Shashingo..?! 😱 You literally learn Japanese by taking photographs in a condensed Tokyo-inspired city! Out on PC & Switch!

A flash card for word "Flower" in Japanese

A screenshot showing the environment of Shashingo

A screenshot of the game Shashingo showing the photo album

A screenshot of Shashingo showing the camera mechanic aiming at a dog.

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Making silly posters for a new game 😁

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Can't stop trying to eat all the food I've been drawing :') Would you play a game with these graphics? ☺️

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

And how do we feel about his friends? ☺️

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

What do we think about this lil' duck fella I designed? ☺️

A cute illustration of a duck wearing an apron

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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 13/01/2025

I didn't make a video about "the most innovative game" of 2024, as releasing Mind Over Magnet completely crushed me. Sorry about that! To make up for it, these were 10 games I was considering for the top spot gmtk.substack.com/p/the-most-i...

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The most innovative games of 2024

Making up for lost videos

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Ay! Shashingo at number 4! What a lovely surprise!! 💙

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Which one of these would you eat first? 😋

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Reposting some cute old artwork on here since I haven't made any new art recently 🙈

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

I'm getting so many new followers?! And I've barely posted yet. I'll try to post some cool stuff soon I promise 🙈

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

The Wild Robot was a really beautiful film 🥲

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Boo-beauli 👻 @beaubeauli.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Additionally, I also made a starter pack for 💕 cozy game devs 💕 Same as with the cozy games starter pack, let me know who should be on it ✨ go.bsky.app/Q68Qvbi

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Feels like such a shame to have to throw away all of the following I've built over years and move here 😭

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Ryan / Autumn Pioneer @autumnpioneer.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Hey everyone! I'm Ryan, the developer of Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography! 📸🍣 How's everyone doing over on this side? 😃

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