Grumpy Oaf: Game Dev & Industry Insight

Game developer for 45+ years with 220+ shipped projects across retro micros, web, mobile, PC, console, VR and XR. Now a fractional CTO helping startups build tech properly (and avoid costly mistakes).

This channel covers game development, games industry history, AI in games, tech trends, startup leadership, and behind-the-scenes dev stories. From coding 80s microcomputer games and working in the 90s console boom to modern AI tools, indie dev, and software architecture.

Expect industry commentary, war stories, retro code archaeology, resurrected game projects, interviews with developers past and present, and honest discussion about the future of the games industry and tech careers.

Perfect for game developers, software engineers, indie creators, startup founders, and retro gaming fans.

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