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Rohit Crasta

@rsc390.bsky.social
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Lead Game Designer at NYT, President of #RocGameDev. Opinions my own.

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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“You know dad, you and me make Melvin talk just like Kristoff makes Sven talk”
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Dos oruguitas enamoradas
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
These photos are 7 years apart to the day. Somehow he is completely different and exactly the same. #puppy #goldendoodle
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Sadly no that’s a fake/riff, the original is just a kid in the kitchen being goofy. Not the original post of course but here’s what the video looks like: youtube.com/shorts/YYx51...
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The original viral video, “CAN I PET THAT DOG!”
YouTube video by Can I pet that DOG! !
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
And while my mom/I are quite different from Venba/Kavin in a lot of ways, the universal themes of personal sacrifice and preserving culture in the hopes of giving opportunities to your children is so powerful and universal. So it really resonates.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I also appreciate what @brownmoney.bsky.social said in an interview - that first generation immigrants really have the most interesting stories to tell. Like when I think about my South Indian mom and what she had to go through in the 80s to adapt and survive in western culture… it’s insane.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I finally got to play through Venba, the narrative game by @visaigames.bsky.social, and I am just blown away by how beautiful, thoughtful, and authentic it is. The focus on an immigrant family and how perspective shifts between generations, told through the lens cooking… wow. venbagame.com
venbagame.com
Venba | A game about cooking, family and more
Cook delicious South-Indian food and experience the journey of an immigrant family in Venba!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I had such a blast with this game! Thank you @yachtclubgames.bsky.social for the vibrant world and thrilling combat. #minathehollower #indiegames
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In NYC for maker week!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Whoa this is pretty huge - godot was used more than unity in the GMTK game jam, one of the biggest game jams around. Great for Godot, but also sad how unity has just fumbled over and over. bsky.app/profile/game...
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Teamwork in the kitchen! L makin’ toast and S doin’ the dishes.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Everyone should keep an eye on this game - it’s getting cooler and cooler. #rocgamedev #gamedev
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Trezy @trezy.codes · 13/09/2024
Welcome to v4 of the Blue Sky Game Dev orientation 🧵! Let's get you started with the basics of Bluesky, finding other devs, and posting about your games! Btw, this is based on the artist orientation thread from @purlane.ink; make sure to check it out if you’re also on the art side of game dev!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
An important reminder for indies: you don’t need to do everything from scratch! #indiedev
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Hi Patrick - thanks for playing! I appreciate the info , but would you mind submitting these issues through the bug report button in the game settings? It’s helpful for triage because it includes metadata like what version/device/platform you’re on.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
M snuggling his birthday llama 🥹🥰 (followed by L tucking him in).
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Me: “Can you tidy up your toys please?” *5m later* L: “Ok they are all ready for the concert”
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Marie and I really enjoyed “This is a Gardening Show”! It’s a rare perfect mix of chill vibes and light humor. (And we learned a bit too) www.netflix.com/title/81902230 #netflix #zachgalifianakis
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Watch This Is a Gardening Show | Netflix Official Site
Zach Galifianakis digs into the world of gardening, interviewing curious kids and eccentric experts in a funny, oddball celebration of the food we eat.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This fox and its pup have been roaming through our backyard woods the past few days!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
She’s getting pretty good! Love her color choices here.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I can’t play until after kids’ bedtime, but I’m SO hyped. #minathehollower #indiegames
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I get they’re trying to do a mashup but… “have it the way” doesn’t make sense 😭. Not just grammatically but also philosophically: one is about personalization and the other is about following shared morals. #burgerking #mandalorian
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
If you have access to the GDC Vault - my microtalk on designing word games was posted! Please check it out and lmk what you think 🙏🏽 #GDC #microtalk #wordgames #gamedesign gdcvault.com/play/1035850...
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GDC Vault
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
“Dada do not distract Anna and Elsa, they are having quiet time in the den”
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
“The secret to creativity is daydreaming” - Mitch Hedberg
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Yeah! I feel like it’d be a hella fun challenge. I’ve done very little IP work but would love to do more! The idea of evoking a character that people already love in a new system and context is super cool.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Could be! Sometimes I wonder how the designers feel about the characters too and if their biases their resulting power 😅. But with IP like Disney, each villain is gonna be someone’s favorite! So you gotta do them justice.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Yeah I felt the same. I don’t need or expect a game like this to be super balanced, but my character felt so constrained compared to what my opponents were doing (I don’t even remember who… maybe Jafar?). Like you said hopefully it gets better with more play?
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Len made an “instrument kite”, “because I’m Moana”.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Haha yes easy peasy 😅
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Oh I see! Sorry for the misunderstanding. No we don’t have a pipeline for this, the exception being Wordle of course which was a viral game.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Currently the only external puzzles we accept are for crossword (there’s a very established pipeline for it). Our other puzzles (pips / strands / connections / etc) are crafted internally, though I imagine it’s possible one of them might open up someday!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Recently I was on The Game Design Round Table discussing NYT Games and Crossplay! So fun and surreal talking to Dirk and David who I have listened to for years. #TGDRT #gamedesign #podcast thegamedesignroundtable.com/episode/desi...
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Design Talk – NYT Games with Rohit Crasta – The Game Design Roundtable
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Thanks to #genAI, it has never been easier or faster to show the world that you lack taste and/or have nothing interesting to say.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
TIL there’s a museum of math in NYC? Gotta check this place out www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/s...
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MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New Location
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
These are two of the most beautiful and original films in YEARS, not just 2025. Triumphs of creative vision and collaboration, sorely needed in the age of AI hype. Really hoping they get some recognition tonight.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Finally I flew back Wednesday to make it home for my daughter’s birthday. Worth it!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
And then there was the food… so much delicious food. 😋
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
A highlight for me was the GDC developers concert, conducted by Austin Wintory and featuring a bunch of amazing musicians. I look forward to reliving it when the video posts!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
The impetus for me coming was my microtalk, which I think went well!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
GDC wrap up thread! It was a super quick trip but I had a blast attending #GDC and SF for the first time. What a beautiful city!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Thanks for coming to our session!
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Steve is legendary.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Love this idea, math, and diagram! But if my cat/dog are any indication, there’s a decent chance it would just lower its head to the ground to vomit. 🤮 😅
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
I’m speaking for the first time at #GDC! Come check out my microtalk alongside industry titans Jesse Schell and Cara Ely. Monday 3/9 3-4pm schedule.gdconf.com/session/game...
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Game Designer's Notebook | Agenda | GDC Festival of Gaming
As above. I've spoken many times since 2008. I was on the deck of cards twice.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I can’t. She’s grown up so much in just 1 year. 😭😭
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Yessss ☁️🏄
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
And… we’re live! Check out our newest game: Crossplay! It’s beautiful, fun, and totally free :)
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
My new game was announced!! #NYTCrossplay realeases 1/21, now accepting preorders :) www.today.com/life/nyt-cro...
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EXCLUSIVE: New York Times Reveals Crossplay, Its Newest Game Coming in 2026
The latest brainteaser from The New York Times is a two-player game that will be released in January with its own app.
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Rohit Crasta @rsc390.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
New skill acquired: avocado stance
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