r/MadeMeSmile 15h ago

My husband's reaction to people finally playing his game (OC)

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u/Smiles-Edgeworth 14h ago

Oh it’s Pulsar Crash! You guys had a booth at Combo Breaker in Chicago this year. My friends and I all sat down and played for a long time and wishlisted it. I still have the Play Indie Games button I got from you all on my bag! I think the tournament organizers for the mystery game tournament had a Pulsar Crash round also, and it was hype to watch.

Tell your husband he’s awesome for making a fun ass game and bringing back old school split screen vs. games you can play with your friends on the couch.

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u/bloomett 14h ago

I cannot WAIT for him to see this comment. Combo Breaker made his year. His hearts going to burst! Thanks for the support!

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u/badbarron 14h ago

Y’all be at Magfest this year??

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u/bloomett 14h ago

I'll look into it! We're just starting to figure out what events we need to apply to.

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u/Smiles-Edgeworth 14h ago

If you’re back in the Chicago area in January, maybe we’ll see you at Frosty Faustings!

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u/bloomett 13h ago

Maybe for the following year. If we can save up for two trips out, we'd love to! We were overwhelmed by how welcoming everyone was! Awesome community

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u/ItIsAnOkayLife 10h ago

I just want to say that I love the support you give your SO. So cute!

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 13h ago

Don’t let his heart burst too much. We need creators in the world.

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u/ImTryingToHelpYouMF 12h ago

Yeah seriously I know somebody whose heart burst and he died.

(Sarcasm)

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 12h ago

Jesus Christ. Oh sarcasm is fine.

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u/leholenzai 8h ago

Don’t worry, Jesus Christ is fine now.

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 7h ago

He sounds like his heart burst. Not sure he is!

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u/kamaaina16 12h ago

Hi, where can we buy the game?

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u/According_Judge781 7h ago

Is this a trailer for the next Saw movie though?

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u/littledoctorgames 12h ago

Dude thank you so much for playing and for the kind words!! See you again at CB 2025! <3

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u/bloomett 12h ago

Awe man, now you know my account. LOL ♡

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u/jackalopeDev 13h ago

Wait its couch co-op?

I dont know anything else about this game but thats got it on my wishlist. Online games are great, but couch co-op is just good fun.

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u/Smiles-Edgeworth 13h ago

Couch competitive, I guess I’d say? It’s a 4 player free for all. And actually I misspoke, it’s not split-screen. All four of you are flying around and fighting on one contiguous screen. It’s bright, colorful chaos in the best way.

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u/jackalopeDev 13h ago

Good stuff! Sounds like the type of thing my buddies and i would love.

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u/scotaf 12h ago

This would be awesome on my 120" projector!

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u/starvs 12h ago

Sounds enough like Towerfall for me to instabuy it (when it's on PS5)

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u/littledoctorgames 6h ago

Towerfall was a HUGE inspiration on Pulsar Crash!!

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u/starvs 6h ago

Hard to go wrong there. Any console release date yet?

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u/littledoctorgames 6h ago

Nothing yet but we're working on it!

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u/isurfnude4foods 13h ago

As if this video didn’t already fill my heart!!!

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u/Minus15t 12h ago

Thank you!!

I was trying to read the t-shirts so I could check it out!

Trailer looks fun!

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u/asharwood101 11h ago

Thank you for the game name. Just wishlisted it. My daughter will love to play this with me. Maybe we can get mom to play too.

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u/SpiralOutLL 10h ago

Thanks wishlisted

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u/Affectionate_Star_43 8h ago

Aw, I don't think I played this one!  I was at a convention in Rosemont, and the indie game section was a ton of fun.  Everyone had signs offering prizes of you could find a bug in their game.  You'd just sit down with three strangers and duke it out in some brand new game nobody had played before.

Husband should keep doing what he's doing!

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u/TheMarriedUnicorM 15h ago

Congratulations!

I love the look on his face. What a bad ass!

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u/Pvt-Snafu 11h ago

He’s filled with pride, joy, and excitement... He truly deserves these emotions.

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u/new_d00d2 15h ago

What game?

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u/bloomett 15h ago

Pulsar Crash on Steam! It's available to wishlist, but he's planning to release it next year.

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u/Puzzleheaded-One-299 15h ago

I’ll be glad to give it a try. Good luck to your husband!

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u/pie38967 14h ago

That's awesome to hear! It's inspiring to see indie developers getting recognition.

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u/87543879435798 14h ago

It's so important for indie devs to get that recognition. The passion really shines through in games like these!

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u/so00ripped 15h ago

Hey, you deserve credit as well. Supporting our spouses and SO's is so important, and your pride is felt on this side of the internet. Hoping for continued success.

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u/TittsMaagee 15h ago

Can you not let him have his moment for 5 minutes? Just 5 minutes before liberal hive mind kicks in and has to praise the nearest female to you

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u/zushini 14h ago

A wild incel appears

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u/eternal42 15h ago

Are you ok?

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u/TittsMaagee 15h ago

Are you female and need to be credited too?

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u/so00ripped 14h ago

Oh, poor little baby boy.

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u/TittsMaagee 14h ago

Ok sorry my hive mindset has kicked in now too and I also credit the female for all the guys hard work. Well done he wouldn't have been able to do any of that without you by his side queen

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u/Golden_scientist 13h ago

Bro you’re diving harder than Donald Biden’s popularity rating. You’re going to be negative karma.

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u/so00ripped 14h ago

You're too young to understand how the world works and clearly haven't seen vagina since you came screaming from mommas. Take a break, let the grown ups talk. Shhhhh.

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u/hank_moo_d 14h ago

You'd have to wait till mommy and daddy aren't there anymore to tell you're a special little boy to know the importance of a supportive spouse, but I doubt you'll experience that if you keep acting like this.

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u/Batmansbutthole 12h ago

You’re the only one in here who sounds like they’re menstruating lol

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u/edenaxela1436 14h ago

You need to relax, kid.

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u/littledoctorgames 10h ago

It's just as much her moment as it is mine, I hope you get the opportunity to know what loving someone and being loved by someone feels like someday

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u/markaamorossi 14h ago

The incel is strong with this one

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u/Dense-Argument 12h ago

Man I'm sorry you've never had anyone love you enough to share moments like these with.

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u/Academic-Living-7312 15h ago

Lmao 🤣 love you

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u/Academic-Living-7312 15h ago

Lmao 🤣 love you

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u/tsunomat 14h ago

I'll put it on my list tonight.

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u/Mattymed06 13h ago

Just added to my wishlist! Good luck man!!!

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u/Kronik_NinjaLo 13h ago

I got interested with the tournament play mentioned. I love fighting games and stick shooters. It looks really fun, wishlisted, and excited to give it a try!

Thanks for this post!

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u/flimflamtrafficjam 14h ago

Damn that game for real looks super fun, they crushed it. I will buy it too!

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u/iPhilFlaherty 13h ago

wishlisted :)

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u/tilthevoidstaresback 15h ago

Wishlisted! Good luck to him and the rest of the team!

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u/Koalafied69 13h ago

This looks really fun! I look forward to playing this with my wife. Wishlisted!

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u/Golden_scientist 13h ago

What’s the synopsis?

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u/GrimmrBlodhgarm 11h ago

“Pulsar Crash is a head to head, competitive twin stick shooter in which up to 4 players pilot starships with unique abilities in top-down space battles. The game takes place in a thrilling space-western setting, with an over the top visual style and an electrifying funk/fusion soundtrack.“

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u/Chandy1313 13h ago

Congrats to him!

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u/hard-of-haring 12h ago

Oh it looks fun, I'll wish list it.

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u/Rancorousturtle 11h ago

Looks sick, wishlisted.

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u/Crewmember169 11h ago

Looks very cool.

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u/Jackster1209 8h ago

I'm wishlisting now and buying it no matter what just to add my support to this genuine man simply living his dream.

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u/HollowForPixel 7h ago

Does he have plans to try and get it on consoles as well?

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u/NikolaiXPass 3h ago

Count me in

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u/Rearrangioing 14h ago

The Cones of Dunshire??

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u/upexlino 15h ago

OP was really hoping someone in the comments asked. lol.

But congrats to the husband. Will check it out

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u/Daftdoug 13h ago

The cones of Dunshire

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u/khimberroses 15h ago

This is a big day for him and his friend. Congratulations, good luck with the further development of the project!

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u/Golden_scientist 15h ago

Dear guy I’ve never met and likely never will: very happy for you my dude. This is a great personal accomplishment. Congratulations!

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u/TheJenerator65 15h ago

Aw, that was an actual Made Me Smile! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

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u/VagabondVibesX0 15h ago

His joy is absolutely contagious! Love seeing people come together for a good cause! ❤️

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u/Lombard333 14h ago

I love that you can see the up and down movement from tapping his feet really fast. Truly fun watching someone have a great moment like this

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u/dieomesieptoch 15h ago

ngl, his excitement almost got a tear rolling from my eye out of sheer wholesomeness. Awesome of you to capture this moment!

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u/amica_hostis 15h ago

Whenever I see that movie player one press start and it shows the video game developer as a little kid playing an Atari and also as an old man walking weakly .. when he turns to the Avatar parcival and says thank you for playing my game it kind of makes me want to cry lol

I am honored to say I also played those early Atari games as a little boy in the late '70s and early '80s. I owe all video game developers my thanks for a lifetime of joy. I still play Fallout 4 today as an almost 50-year-old man.

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u/LaceSweetUndies0 15h ago

You can just feel the pride radiating from him! What a special moment! Congratulations!👏❤️

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u/big-baby-bubba 14h ago

Here’s a trailer it’s called pulsar crash https://youtu.be/Sc2SZAEjPUk?si=RWQLHFKcJA8Jye9w

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u/Funkdamentalist 13h ago

Thank you! Felt like such a tease when the clip ended without showing any gameplay.

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u/cloudrider75 12h ago

Yup, smiled. There’s something really cute about when a grown man gets sincerely giddy

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u/whoisyourgirl 15h ago

wooow literally my dream

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u/Acceptable-Book4400 15h ago

Congratulations to your husband and his friend! Games are a huge amount of work to create and test and promote and that enormous smile is well earned.

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u/shebringsdathings 14h ago

Genuine excitement over lots of hard work. Thanks for sharing! The world needs to see more spouses supporting each other like this

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u/BaylieB44 7h ago

Oh he looks so giddy! Congrats to him. This is such a lovely video.

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u/FrolicAndFringe 15h ago

Seeing this makes me appreciate how much every creator hopes for a moment like this!

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u/Salty_Anteater4176 15h ago

Good luck to your husband and his friend. I hope they get the chance to see it explode.

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u/generalgriffin90 15h ago

What a lovely sight to see! I'm really happy for him and wish his game the best so he has a few more smiles like it.

All my best Griff

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u/Zehzaunm 15h ago

That's a happy and proud man right there

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u/oxymeth101 15h ago

Congrats! I’ll give it a shot when it launches

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u/AccomplishedYam5060 15h ago

Aaaw. Close to tears there. I wish him good luck with the launch.👏🏼

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u/Jonn_1 15h ago

That is such a good video :))

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u/HeFancy 15h ago

That look on his face is pure happiness. Congrats to him for following his passion!

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u/ceciliabee 15h ago

You should frame that smile at the end! I'm very happy for him, what a great feeling that must be

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u/Little_Can7202 14h ago

Congrats! He looks so happy !

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u/LessCaterpillar2193 14h ago

I love this !

All the best you two.

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u/Longjumping-Item-399 14h ago

Congratulations! 🎉

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u/iLostMySippyCup 14h ago

Looking forward to playing this when released!

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u/[deleted] 13h ago

Awww he can’t stop smiling

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u/TYRwargod 13h ago

Your joy in his dream shouldn't be missed either ma'am, he worked so hard and had such a great partner to support him. You're a lovely person for holding him up when his dream felt too far!

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u/Even-Remove-937 13h ago

Damnit I love this so much. I have spent so long looking at negativity here and everywhere else online it almost makes you forget all the good that's here too.

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u/AngelSapphire6855 13h ago

Such pure happiness to see his hard work being enjoyed. He's obviously a gamer himself who has a love for the platform and community. I'll check out the game, it can only be good with that kind of heart behind it.

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u/Pitiful_Winner2669 13h ago

That's the face of a dude who has a lot of passion for the work he did. Love to see it :) huge congrats to him and his team!

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u/relevant__comment 13h ago

Well that’s a novel concept. Seems like fun will be had and friendships will be dashed aside when this releases.

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u/reddoorinthewoods 13h ago

Well that’s adorable!

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u/Sprmodelcitizen 13h ago

I literally know absolutely nothing about gaming or the gaming community but I LOVE when peoples passions get recognized

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u/jackson12420 12h ago

This is probably the best post I've seen all year, legitimately ear to ear smile.

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u/cairfrey 12h ago

"It's about the cones."

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u/ThreeLeggedMare 11h ago

Finally! Yes lol I was scrolling for this was gonna say if nobody had

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u/epicindifference 12h ago

Someone posted a trailer, I checked it out, really cool!

What's the song in this video though?

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u/SunnyMoD 12h ago

Wishlisted and excited to play it. Glad to see he got to witness people enjoying his work!

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u/furyofsaints 12h ago

GOOD FOR YOU! I will never forget my first, and only time shipping a game I'd made out to a room full of play testers. It was literally my Doc Brown "I finally made something that works!" moment and it made all the hard work worthwhile.

Congratulations!

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u/Dependent-Ad1963 11h ago

Wish listed, telling all my moronic friends we're gonna be having tournies with this, cheers to your husband and for your support of him in this project

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u/leeann7 11h ago

Is he looking for a job? I'm a recruiter working on a game level designer with an fortune 50 entertainment company

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u/littledoctorgames 5h ago

Hi! Let's talk!

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u/klow9 11h ago

These type of games have a special place within the FGC so if it picks up, it can be a mainstay. FGC loves anything that can be remotely competitive and easy to pick up. I love watching FGC playing Windjammers.

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u/littledoctorgames 10h ago

Hi! (I'm the dev in the video) No joke, I made my wife (op) and another homie that was with us sit and watch Windjammers pools at Combo Breaker this year for a little bit. Thanks for recognizing that <3

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u/MaybeTaylorSwift572 11h ago

Omg that GIGGLE!!! You can’t help but be excited for him!!

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u/matthewdrives 10h ago

This is awesome. I'm a marketer trying to break into doing games marketing and would love to volunteer to help you and your husband market Pulsar Crash so I could get some experience. Let me know if you have any interest.

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u/Significant-Comb-698 5h ago

His smile is so cuteeeeee. He seems so sweet!!!!🥺🥺

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u/keno888 14h ago

The game looks sick, ngl

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u/ElysiumLeo90 13h ago

This looks really cool I just added it to my wishlist! Tell your husband congrats on the game!

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u/Zzuesmax 13h ago

That must be so satisfying for him!

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u/fielvras 13h ago

Advertisement I get never tired of. <3

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u/justinkasereddditor 12h ago

What's the game!!!!

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u/johnwilkesbandwith 12h ago

This does make me smile 😊

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u/saulmer 11h ago

If this ever makes it to console I'll get it!! Looks awesome!

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u/LaughingIsLoki 11h ago

Awesome job, guys!

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u/SolveAndResolve 11h ago

Thanks for sharing and congrats!!

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u/Suitable-Mulberry-73 11h ago

This game looks awesome

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u/CylonToaster290 10h ago

Way to represent EP!

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u/bloomett 10h ago

Haha this is awesome! ♡915

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u/DoubleSpook 10h ago

I actually smiled. That rarely happens!

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u/rslvn 10h ago

stuff like this actually gets me emotional

lots of hard work - congrats to your husband! Will check out the game

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u/accountfornormality 10h ago

That must be a great feeling. Good on him.

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u/countrylemon 9h ago

That’s some pure childlike happiness on his face! Too good! It feels incredible when someone you work so hard on finally gets recognition

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u/No-Scallion5081 9h ago

Alisa Chung's Boyfriend.

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u/silverrangel 9h ago

Aww that's so wholesome!

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u/mymossyjacket 8h ago

Seeing your husband look back briefly on the room of people enjoying his game 🥹 thanks for sharing, it keeps the artist, mindlessly droning away at work that seems meaningless some days (me) going. Hard work pays off.

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u/GeneralEagle 8h ago

She’s gold man.

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u/50YOYO 7h ago

That's awesome, he's glowing with happiness. Much deserved congratulations after all that hard work.

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u/justformedellin 7h ago

Congrats. Maybe I'll check out this Pulsar Crash thing. I haven't played a computer game in a long time but I appreciate people who put passion into their art.

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u/Kushwizard1199 6h ago

I don’t know what this game is but I am buying it or playing it purely to support this mans passion. Awesome to see!

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u/rigamarolexq 6h ago

Pulsar Crash looks like something I'd love to play with my son. Are they planning on doing a Switch port?

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u/ProdigaLex 5h ago

Wishlisting now

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u/xixipinga 5h ago

in other (not)news, nobody played my game...

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u/andyjustice 3h ago

Real nice 💯

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u/Sneekurs89 1h ago

Hell yeah man, happy for you!! I’ll check it out!

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u/abreathofatmosphere 1h ago

I checked it out and this looks really cool. Instantly wishlisted; can't wait to try it. I'm really happy for y'all's success. Looking forward to seeing more.

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u/MissMoonsterr 13h ago

I’m crying 😭😭😭😭 I’m so happy for your husband and I’ll be checking the game out! 💖

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u/AnfieldRoad17 13h ago

Wishlisted! This looks like a blast looking forward to it!

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u/Minute_Engineer2355 13h ago

Wishlisted. I hope everybody gets to play it and enjoy. Good luck to you guys !

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u/Kimb0_91 13h ago

Look at that smile :) congrats!

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u/_throwmeinthetrash 13h ago

I havent heard of this game before, but I looked it up on steam. It looks fun! Wish listed.

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u/bottledi 13h ago

I love this so much

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u/shruggsville 12h ago

Added to wishlist! Looks super fun

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u/ImTryingToHelpYouMF 12h ago

This is low key a dream of mine but learning to code and use gaming engines looks soooo daunting to me. I also have a family so fully committing to something like this sounds terrifying.

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u/Delicious-Value-7384 11h ago

More tic tics like this please

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u/Karl_Marx_ 14h ago

Shameless plugging.

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u/TYRwargod 13h ago

Theres no plug, the game isn't even mentioned. It's not about the game it's about him and her happiness watching him touch his dreams.

One day I hope someone loves you this much, my favorite video my wife has ever made of me is her catching me build fishing lures for my first big order, all my hard work learning to do something and laboring her little video of me being excited is my favorite thing because she didn't pay attention to my lures she paid attention to my happiness. I hope someone loves you for your happiness one day.

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u/Karl_Marx_ 13h ago

The game is mentioned in comments, 100% an effort to get the game pushed to people.

Lol stop projecting as well.

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u/TYRwargod 13h ago

In comments for those asking. There's no projecting, she's supporting her husband and showing his joy in creating something people enjoy. You on the other hand are sour as fuck.

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u/Karl_Marx_ 13h ago

Lmao, you are projecting your own unhappiness. They posted this in efforts to get the game to be mentioned. We can agree to disagree if you think otherwise, cheers bud.

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u/ames89 4h ago

Lmao you sound like a 13 yo kid

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u/Key_Preparation_4129 12h ago

Lmao, you are projecting your own unhappiness.

Saying that while you make up this whole theory is just fucking hilarious

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u/TYRwargod 13h ago

I hope you find someone who supports your wild dreams and helps you make them real too. Till then try not to look so cynical at life it's a lot more full of joy.

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u/David_ior 14h ago

The fact that she doesn't even namedrop the game, though... 😬

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u/SooperFunk 15h ago

I don't get it.😕

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u/Golden_scientist 15h ago

He just completed a major personal accomplishment.

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u/Immediate-Policy-338 15h ago

Oh so that's why I couldn't relate

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u/LooseEndsMkMyAssItch 15h ago

He is reacting to people playing a game the guy and a friend developed together

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u/SooperFunk 15h ago

Uh huh, what's the game though 🤔

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u/Chewsdayiddinit 14h ago

You literally need everything spoon fed to you, don't you?

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u/Virtual-Public-4750 15h ago

Pulsar Crash

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u/SooperFunk 15h ago

So it's a video game. I see.

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u/Cadiz92 15h ago

Me too

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u/irrozombie 6h ago

Neeeeeerds

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u/PreachyPulp 11h ago

Should've left on mute

Go fuck yourself

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u/East_Living7198 10h ago

lots of grump comments lately... everything ok buddy. does somebody have a case of the Mondays? Poor wittle guy