🧑🏻‍💻 Lead Encounter Designer at Santa Monica Studio (SIE). Creds: Grand Theft Auto VI, Red Dead Redemption II, Grand Theft Auto V, others. I mostly talk videogames and other art that makes life worth living.https://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mslvij4rjk2sWater / Glass Came across this while reading Designing Design. … I want to go.08 Aug 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslvij4rjk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3ms236bdnts2iBrand New Day… day!01 Aug 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms236bdnts2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mrt5h4nafs2aWhen I went to Japan, I was amazed by the thoughtful, intentional design of everything. I spent more than I’ve ever spent on a book as a result, Kenya Hara’s Designing Design (and a second book, but that was more affordable). In the US, well…30 Jul 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrt5h4nafs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mrss26m2tk26My favorite NYC bar.29 Jul 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrss26m2tk26https://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mrfoa2prrk23Let’s GO! https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/germany-international-soccer/235060/i-feel-a-responsibility-jurgen-klopp-promises-to-change-the-structure-of-german-football24 Jul 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfoa2prrk23https://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mreopp7zo22eI wish I were into gambling. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 06:06 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mreopp7zo22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mqpmemoobk2tThe Argentinian strategy of coming from behind in the last minutes of a match has been insane in this World Cup. Instead of an Euro 2024 rematch, we might be getting the Finalissima we never got. España vs Argentina This is the match I wanted to see once semis were set.15 Jul 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpmemoobk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mqplt2appc2tHas the real Argentina finally shown up to this tournament?15 Jul 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqplt2appc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mqpku7p73s2tJordan Pickford is a great goalkeeper. Next episode, on Obvious Statements…15 Jul 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpku7p73s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mqnbzxz2os25Spain are World Champions! Oh, there is still a couple of matches. Almost forgot.14 Jul 2026 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqnbzxz2os25https://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mqfu7vikzk2cIf tonight does not hold any surprises, our semifinals will be: France vs Spain to determine the World Cup Champion. England vs Argentina And Referees to decide to the runner-up.11 Jul 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfu7vikzk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mqfqrm5syc2mThat Saka dribble deserved a goal.11 Jul 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfqrm5syc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mpxgpopoes2cHope. https://newstodaynet.com/2026/07/06/klopp-ready-to-take-germany-job/06 Jul 2026 06:13 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxgpopoes2chttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mphmgm3fwc2pGermany, man. Can’t believe it’s gonna be penalties.29 Jun 2026 23:12 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphmgm3fwc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mp62mufwrs2yFor your consideration: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/venezuela-earthquake-relief-fund/26 Jun 2026 04:00 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp62mufwrs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3morpka7ohc27Germany qualified to the next round. Curaçao miraculously held off Ecuador to a draw and what is so far my favorite match of the tournament. Japan whipped Tunisia and is demonstrating their growth in the sport, one I have no reason to believe won’t then into a semi or final finish. Great Matchday21 Jun 2026 06:10 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3morpka7ohc27https://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mooehxgx3k2v5 World Cup matches today. It will be exhausting and I love it.19 Jun 2026 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mooehxgx3k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mohlbgi2gk2cI’m going to be so depressed when this World Cup ends.17 Jun 2026 05:26 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohlbgi2gk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3moab2mqci22x(1/3) My new pet peeve is ppl on LinkedIn trying to sound clever by pointing out issues of popular games to impress a need for better testing or design. As if QA and the rest of the dev team aren’t fully aware of it and just needed the Open for Work Tony Stark to figure it out.14 Jun 2026 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3moab2mqci22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mntbwwacos2tWhy are certain podcasters still promoting Raycons? Gotta get that bag, I guess.09 Jun 2026 03:46 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntbwwacos2thttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mno3jocyn224“How do you relax when taking small breaks from work and life’s shit?” 8 and 16-bit era games, arcade games, point-and-click games… and horror. So relaxing.07 Jun 2026 02:08 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mno3jocyn224https://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mndrzxhzls2yWhat we’re working on. ❤️ Elated to work on one of my favorite franchises, its first entry releasing around the same time I started learning how to make videogames. #gamedev #videogames https://youtu.be/HLMX2w3cwuE?si=GkZkm9b7oD6fkiFi02 Jun 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndrzxhzls2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mmjz3zptf22z23 May 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmjz3zptf22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mlfklilyss2mIn Venezuela, our Blockbuster Video was Video Color Yamin. My dad would take me some/every(?) weekend to rent a game. I recall renting Sonic Blast Man and really enjoying it. Many people associate the SNES with JRPGs. To me, it was the console of action, fighting, and beat ‘em up #videogames.09 May 2026 05:53 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfklilyss2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mkwkvuawm22hWell, I did not expect a narrative that touches on the reduce-cost-at-the-cost-of-soul mindset of some of our simpleton tech overlords in The Devil Wears Prada 2… but I’ll take it.03 May 2026 06:49 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkwkvuawm22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mhoxpfiy7k2bHappy birthday, Resident Evil. Thank you for pissing off my parents every night because I couldn’t get a wink of sleep each time I played you. #videogames #residentevil23 Mar 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhoxpfiy7k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mhcwtwrr6s2r🥹🇻🇪❤️18 Mar 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhcwtwrr6s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mgjb2xh7z22ySometimes #gamedev can’t hide the stress they’re about to put the player under. #videogames08 Mar 2026 02:08 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjb2xh7z22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carlosmijares.bsky.social/post/3mghdb7xals2tI’ve been around long enough that it’s impossible to just pick #9games. But here we are. #videogames07 Mar 2026 07:42 +0000at://did:plc:mtkarrbaev2fbpqeez2cukzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghdb7xals2t