iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 26/10/2026

Nothing turns a technology into a political identity quite like billions of dollars on the line. It's no surprise AI found its political home on the side backed by the deepest billionaire pockets.

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 24/10/2026

and in case there's any doubt: House Hlaalu FTW!

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 24/10/2026

Installed Morrowind again! Managed to transfer my save files from Steam Deck to Steam Machine. Might, for the first time, give Tamriel Rebuild a try. Any TR players here? #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 23/10/2026

Working on a design doc for our next sim. We’ve set ourselves a strict project deadline, so envisioning this project is as much about figuring out what we actually can do in a given timeframe, as it is about what would be fun for our users.

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 23/10/2026

A Valve dev briefly forgot during a Q&A panel that the game he’s been working on for a decade hasn’t been officially announced yet. We’ve known about HLX for years thanks to datamining, but hearing a dev casually mention the most anticipated game in history is genuinely hilarious. 😂 #Wgames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 21/10/2026

The end of an industry giant: Baldur's Gate, KOTOR, Mass Effect, Dragon Age. All to end like this... That said, seeing an industry giant fail for over a decade, losing its talent, identity and following, makes this no surprise. Still, there was a time when this felt impossible. How sad! #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 20/10/2026

Today was my son's first day at school, joined by his big sis in support. He did amazing!

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 19/10/2026

"Keep making personal, beautiful games" - Kenney "This is bullshit Kenney" - Tim Sweeney "Tim Sweeney is right (obviously)" - Elon Musk #Wgames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 16/10/2026

I'm so impressed by the Tesla Roadster reveal! I’ve always been in awe of Tesla and SpaceX. Representing real progress, and a future that excites me. But seeing the visionary behind them slowly evolve into an absolute asshole is deeply disappointing. Still love the vision, but man...

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 15/10/2026

We got audited by the tax authorities. Never really worried, I was curious to see what they'd dig up. Well, guess what? They want us to explain why our company bought a refrigerator, microwave, and a coffee machine. I guess we're lucky they didn't question the large quantities of toilet paper 😅

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 14/10/2026

Belgain Foreign Affairs just joined W... 👀

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 12/10/2026

Naughty Dog's creative director, Neil Druckmann, once mentioned on social media that Half-Life was one of the intellectual properties he would love to work on if given the chance. Imagine that! How would you feel about a Half Life game made by Naughty Dog? You think they'd do it justice? #Wgames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 12/10/2026

It’s interesting how the industry is perceived to be in decline, largely driven by aggressive industry giants being forced to confront their own practices, while the user market itself seems to be growing. #Wgames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 09/10/2026

A prized possession, a Steam Deck provided directly by Valve for dev purposes. This is a great thing about Valve: if you're a trusted dev on Steam, you can sometimes request their hardware, even before it goes on sale. It has been a massive help for our development. #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 09/10/2026

Been trying out this new indie game "The Lantern of the Laighless Saint" (rolls right off the tongue!), a retro Morrowind-style open-world RPG. Basically, this was made for me. Gotta praise it for trying what so many of us want. I really want to love it... but I'm torn. Anyone tried it? #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 08/10/2026

As a gamer, how do you discover new titles to play? Here's the data: YouTube videos (57%) and Steam's internal recommendations (55.8%) are the primary discovery channels for Steam players, followed by word of mouth (44.9%). (Source: GameDiscoverCo) #Wgames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 07/10/2026

A few pins I’ve had produced for communities and associations I’m part of. Been calling it “pin diplomacy”: tokens of representation and appreciation. It makes a community tangible & easy to represent to the outside. I’ve sent out thousands of pins in just a few years. I’d love to add a W pin.

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 07/10/2026

I'd say so, but this is 2026... so if its not a protein bar, can it really be healthy?

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 07/10/2026

Aw yeah, twinkie en coffee for breakfast! 😅

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 06/10/2026

Had a big debate about these at work. Nay or yay! I was surprised to see that these are produced in Europe. I always thought they were only available as US imports?

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 06/10/2026

Added some fog to one of our drone sim levels. ...wait a minute. Are we sure we’re not making a Silent Hill game? 😅

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

Life hack for boiling the perfect egg: Boil your egg for 1 minute, crack it, and if it's still running, pop it back in for another minute. Game changer for getting the timing exact every time! Trust the process! #Wfood

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 05/10/2026

Never been a World of Warcraft player... but I'm noticing this with a lot of my colleagues 😅

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 04/10/2026

Just saw the movie Sinners. What a twist! Let's just say I didn't expect this to turn into a "musical".

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 04/10/2026

Here's a dirty capitalist post for y'all. My drone sims joined the Steam Autumn Sale! Grab ’em while they’re discounted! 😅

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026

Global trauma. Empty streets. People hiding indoors, terrified of a deadly pandemic. Am I the only one calling the post-COVID era the "post-apocalypse"? Sure, no mutants. But definitely some post-apocalyptic tribal leaders roaming the wastelands. 😅

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026

It sounds nice, but IMO this is the biggest fallacy proclaimed to aspiring gamedevs. If you want to turn gamedev into a business, play the game you want to play and build the game that has an audience. Those are two different things, both can become a passion, but one has a bigger chance of success.

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026

My birthday girl turns 6 today! I know it’s such a cliché, but goodness, they really do grow up so fast!

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

We finally know what the W for WSocial stands for!

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

The Steam Autumn Sale is live! For players, it’s bargain season. For devs, sales like this can mean a spike in visibility, wishlists, sales, and sometimes the difference between a quiet month and a very good one. It's always been a big win for us. Good luck & have fun! #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

We have an open 3D Environment artist position at our studio. The response has been massive. It’s clear the job market isn't easy, especially with so many jobs lost in the industry over the past 3 years. Alongside the experienced, we sometimes also get some "creative" endeavours in our mailbox ;)

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 01/10/2026

Gamedev behind the scenes: a random programmer notebook at the studio. Any guesses what he's working on?

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 30/09/2026

So, we spent months building a custom OSD editor for our drone sim. Rearrange your screen, add speed, altitude, voltage, a flight horizon, and even share your layout on the Steam Workshop. Months of hard work put into this tool, and this is what our testers did with it. 😅 Dream big, they said...

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 30/09/2026

Gamedev behind the scenes: A new level in production!

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 29/09/2026

What I miss most in games: printed game maps. They used to come standard in the box, alongside a fun, printed manual. These days, the only way to get a physical map seems to be buying a deluxe edition or printing one yourself. Has anyone bought a game recently that still included pne? #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 29/09/2026

Fascinating! Rumours are starting to spread that, after GTA IV, Rockstar is working on a new L.A. Noire game. I was actually surprised to learn that Rockstar was involved with the first one (as co-producers and publishers)... which actually makes a lot of sense now that I think of it. #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 29/09/2026

No humans were harmed in the making of this game... #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 28/09/2026

Gamedev behind the scenes: Yeah that's basically half a day of "gamedev" work... every day. 😑

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 27/09/2026

Is this the most mysterious figure in game history? Any theories, or perhaps stronger candidates? #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 26/09/2026

To the gamers here #WGames, what's your opinion about the Epic Games Store? Do you use it? Why not? Should alternative stores to Steam exist?

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026

Best moment of the week: a simple walk, a beautiful place, and one of those little moments that just hits differently. Nothing beats a good old real-life walking simulator.

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026

Gamedev behind the scenes: This is what a “simple” water shader looks like. Every connected node on the screen represents a different effect, all layered and working together to create realistic water in our simulator, accounting for every reflection, every ripple, and every subtle detail. #WGames

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Kevin Haelterman @kevinhaelterman.wsocial.eu · 25/09/2026

We’ve officially got our very own window artist! Visitors to LuGus Studios and our co-working space Spawn Point, are greeted by an Alvergast, our beloved game-company mascot, who’ll be bringing a little extra warmth and fresh greetings throughout the year. Starting with a cosy "Happy fall!" 🍂

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