Abby Makes Games

I make games, talks, and essays about the messy, human side of shipping work that matters.

Aug 31

Just Order The Pizza: Navigating Burnout in Games

Care tasks are morally neutral. Pizza is morally neutral. Using whatever tools you have to keep yourself going isn’t wasteful -- it’s survival.

Aug 31, 2025

13 min read

Aug 24

Pretend play is a lab for empathy. As kids, it’s dollhouses; as adults, it’s digital sandboxes.

Aug 24, 2025

14 min read

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