Co-Founder Unannounced Game Studio (currently cooking) | Prev. Lead Character Artist DBD | Art Gremlin | Game Dev | Support Artists | Opinions are my own Website: ericbourdages.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mw5g5fcwbc25If you're an artist keep learning, practicing & creating. A bunch of people who have no clue how anything works will tell you to give up, you suck, you'll be replaced etc. These are societal pressures artists have always faced, learn to build resilience. You'll be alright.22 Sep 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw5g5fcwbc25https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mvk5yx4fnk24The artist path. You're on a long hike through a beautiful forest. There's no straight route to the top. The terrain can get extremely tough. You have time to learn & contemplate nature, really taking in the experience & getting to witness a world hidden beneath the canopy. 1/415 Sep 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvk5yx4fnk24https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mhvt43qsv224If a game has cozy vibes but can get pretty scary at night and in certain areas would you like it/play it? Trying to gauge players comfortability when cozy meets horror. Don't worry, there are safe places for you to avoid the scary.25 Mar 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvt43qsv224https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mgsez7po6c22Artists Be loud, be visible, be human, you'll find others who see the world the same way you do. There's a reason why being on an art path can often feel like a very lonely struggle. You are on a journey very few take beyond the initial first steps. 1/311 Mar 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsez7po6c22https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mfrtfk4voc2jFantastic overview of the artists perspective of generative AI and why most have been so opposed to it. https://youtu.be/pYACOHYidXY?si=N30i0kcDbxuwe04f26 Feb 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrtfk4voc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3memp5qxoz22qSecrets to succeed in art. 1. Just do. Stop thinking & talking about it. Create! 2. Don't get demotivated by other people's art. Get inspired! 3. Build community not enemies. Motivate eachother! 4. Don't stop learning, improving or trying. Be determined! 5. Try to have fun!12 Feb 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3memp5qxoz22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mcd7cx2zus2cIt's very common for artists to doubt themselves, I'm constantly questioning & criticizing my abilities. It's important to perservere. Push through negative feelings, keep learning & improving. Don't stop creating. Acknowledge your accomplishments no matter how small & forgive your failures.13 Jan 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcd7cx2zus2chttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mbhijh64lk2cAre there any cool & creative projects you are working on in 2026? Please share! 😁02 Jan 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbhijh64lk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mba5iy65tk232026 is going to be a good year for artists! 😊🫶30 Dec 2025 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mba5iy65tk23https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3mar4er5mec2jMerry Christmas Everyone! ❄️🦌 Lot's of great things coming for 2026, we made a lot of progress this year on the game, can't wait to share! 😌24 Dec 2025 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3mar4er5mec2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m3srkuw2i22wEvery one of us helps shape society & culture NOT just the billionaires & corporations. Those creating are not the ones funding creators, creation comes from labor & those brave enough to bring their experiences, ideas, stories, history, emotions & perspective into reality. 1/222 Oct 2025 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3srkuw2i22whttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m3fnvxqlbs2vMy position -Gen AI & Llms are built on exploitation & theft of labor/data. -AI surveillance, military targetting & policing has high risk of misuse. -Lots of Enviro & energy issues. -AI Deepfakes, misinfo, bias, psychosis, scams & hallucination are not good. -AI regulations & safety are needed. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Oct 2025 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3fnvxqlbs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m3ag372yjk2uSharing this helpful learning resource by owlcat games, it's a good launching point for anyone interested in making games! owlcat.games/learning https://owlcat.games/learning15 Oct 2025 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ag372yjk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m362puda3k27Hey all, I'd really like to get to know people in my following a little bit more. Would you mind writing me a little blurb in the comments about yourself. Your first name or handle is fine & just a little interesting fact about you, maybe a sample of work you do, or maybe a cute pic of your pet. 😁14 Oct 2025 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m362puda3k27https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2z6bmp46225I need to get back to work but I'm stuck and can't move. 🦊12 Oct 2025 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2z6bmp46225https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2z4gfhaps2nOne Piece has been such a special & beloved piece of fiction in our modern day. I've grown up with it as have many others. When I started seeing revolts flying the flag I worried some movements would twist the message of freedom to fit their narrative. He's team Emu not Luffy.🖕12 Oct 2025 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2z4gfhaps2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2wjioyays22This vid goes over the economy, how the average person doesn't matter to gdp. Why you aren't getting that raise you've been hoping for. How AI threatens labor & how there's no incentive for those in power to support UBI. Class consciousness is needed. https://youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?si=3wfO0IPTMhCdvqQ211 Oct 2025 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2wjioyays22https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2u2dugx3s2gIt's never been more important than now to be aware of what is going on with AI, talk about it, share information & push back. Be human, don't abandone empathy & critical thinking. Goes over something I've been worried about for the past 3 years. https://youtu.be/77oSBNvfpr4?si=QIQuxpdkGnOtUw0P10 Oct 2025 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2u2dugx3s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2txtucpvk2lHell yeah, new title drop 😎 "Legionnaires of the Antichrist" Sounds pretty metal 🤘10 Oct 2025 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2txtucpvk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2rhucyaac2j"It's innevitable." "Adapt or die." "Embrace it or get left behind." "The genie is out of the bottle." "It'll get better, just wait." "This is the worst it will ever be." These things are said to get you to believe/fear you don't have agency to resist, question & criticize.09 Oct 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2rhucyaac2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2n4kruvys2zReally good one to listen to. Michael as usual is always extremely well articulated in talking about the philosophy behind the current state of big tech & their partnership with the government. https://youtu.be/_spw4MnVsHw?si=r9NkHofgD9iDnKFg07 Oct 2025 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2n4kruvys2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m2mfd345o226Easy to digest for people who haven't been following the topic. Go watch, like & pass it on if you care about creators, the internet, facts & reality. https://youtu.be/_zfN9wnPvU0?si=kCn47_xU0KzszJgt07 Oct 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2mfd345o226https://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m27vv5ull22dI've noticed a huge uptick in game studio's hiring in the past few months, really curious what's going on as it's a big contrast to the last couple of years and many issues plaguing the industry hasn't seemed to have improved much. Anyone know what's up?02 Oct 2025 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27vv5ull22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m25lapbdzk2hWatch it if you care about free media. There's been a capture happening that more people need to pay attention to. Not only is this dire for various media industries/workers but it's dangerous for those who consume media, free speech & democracy. https://youtu.be/V64TdrkhTqo?si=PUIdipF9DnV-XKH201 Oct 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25lapbdzk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3m22uhnjxac2jGood essay, give it a read if interested. https://www.artforum.com/features/generative-ai-structure-of-feeling-1234728310/30 Sep 2025 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3m22uhnjxac2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/eze3d.bsky.social/post/3lzezxz3lgc26A powerful message to anyone who says they can't make art or that it's pointless. https://youtu.be/2XZ9z6OewR0?si=pI1aWLT7oXrEYfxw21 Sep 2025 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:kt2a2sdpwz5ilmdrctyfx6py/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzezxz3lgc26