Game Maker's Toolkit turns 5
Added 2019-11-06 07:27:16 +0000 UTCHello!
Wow, I can't quite believe it. Today marks the 5th anniversary of Game Maker's Toolkit.
On November 6th, 2014, I released my first (proper) video to YouTube: a video essay about adaptive soundtracks. If it did well, I remember thinking, I might be able to make a few more of these things.
It's now half a decade later and I've made about 124 of these things, ran three Game Jams, spoken all over the world, created several sub-series, interviewed various developers, and turned GMTK into my full time job. I guess it did well, then.
To celebrate the event, I'm going to be releasing the above video later today. It marks some of my achievements, noteworthy events, and some nice comments I've received from people in the industry.
I've also created a Teespring store, to finally sell some GMTK merch! People have been asking for this stuff for ages, so I thought I might as well give in! Here's what you can get:
The 5th anniversary one was made by a talented designer at Teespring, who worked with me to make this shirt. Hooray!
Patrons can use the code GMTKPATRON to get 10% off your order.
Later this week I hope to release a Patreon post about stats and numbers and learnings from the last five years, and plans for 2020. So keep an eye out for that!
Mark
Comments
I have no idea where to find the full developer interviews
Steve Carcamo
2020-01-07 19:46:38 +0000 UTCIt's nice to see that your top videos by views follows the Zipf's Law and the Pareto Principle!
Ventura
2019-11-08 11:50:22 +0000 UTCI love seeing one of the good guys win! Congrats Mark. Proud to be one of the thousands making this dream possible for you
Shane Riczu
2019-11-07 16:48:25 +0000 UTCThis is the video that reminded me to finally pledge to you on Patreon. In honour of this, allow me to gently point out that "sneak peaks" should be "sneak peeks" in your $5 tier description. Love your work! :)
2019-11-07 10:17:43 +0000 UTCThis makes me happy. Congratulations to the 5 years.
Yücel Cil
2019-11-06 20:41:16 +0000 UTCCongratulations Mark!
drixkarasu
2019-11-06 19:13:30 +0000 UTCgreat work!
Ben Byford
2019-11-06 13:43:01 +0000 UTCCongrats Mark! Here's a small feedback though. Put the Epic Store coupon "GMTOOLKIT" on the description of every video from now on so it can be easy to find. I bough Outer Worlds last week and I couldn't remember in wich video it was. I know it's not a hard name to remember, but I still forgot.
Guilherme Anselmo
2019-11-06 12:50:52 +0000 UTCCongratulations! Awesome achievement. :)
2019-11-06 12:25:25 +0000 UTCYikes, has it really been 5 years? Keep up the cracking work, I'm consistently thrilled to see one of your videos land in my inbox.
2019-11-06 10:42:18 +0000 UTCAmazing work, Mark! You've done such an incredible job.
People Make Games
2019-11-06 10:40:29 +0000 UTCCongrats Mark!
Katja Petrovic
2019-11-06 09:10:38 +0000 UTCI'll look into it!
Game Maker's Toolkit
2019-11-06 08:09:34 +0000 UTCIt would have been even better if I planned that :P Happy accident!
Game Maker's Toolkit
2019-11-06 08:09:25 +0000 UTCCongrats!
2019-11-06 08:03:57 +0000 UTCCongratulations, Mark! When your first video came out I knew your channel would be something special, but you've still managed to exceed all expectations!
Gunnar Clovis
2019-11-06 07:59:15 +0000 UTCCongrats! 5 years is a long time but it flies by when you're doing something you enjoy. :) Side note: may I kindly request your store include stickers? I would like to adorn my laptop with some GMTK and Boss Keys merch. :)
Zeal Wierslee
2019-11-06 07:52:38 +0000 UTCWow, that's awesome! I didn't realise it was nearly that long. Congrats Mark!!!
Megukaphii
2019-11-06 07:48:07 +0000 UTCHuge congrats, Mark! Awesome stuff, here’s to another 5! Love how the video is 5m 55s too
Matt Hauke
2019-11-06 07:46:01 +0000 UTCI have been here for 2 years supporting you!! And many more to come. Congrats!!! You are doing an amazing job. You are the reason I joined Patreon. I might even order one of those new shirts etc
2019-11-06 07:36:54 +0000 UTCLove your content, Mark! Congrats. And thanks again for interviewing me on your accessibility article, I was proud to be able to give my perspective. Here's to five more! And many thereafter.
Riley Gryc
2019-11-06 07:31:56 +0000 UTCCongratulations Mark. Man, five years sure do fly. Keep up the great work.
Luis Guillermo Jimenez Gomez
2019-11-06 07:30:29 +0000 UTCCongratulations! I'll never forget talking about your videos at my first job interview!
Aadit Doshi
2019-11-06 07:29:26 +0000 UTC
