Abby Makes Games

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

Oct 02

I Brought My Mentee to the Forbes Under 30 Summit. We Left Early.

I expected inspiration. Instead, my mentee and I found brand worship, political theater, and one bright reminder of what real impact looks like.

Oct 2, 2025

11 min read

Aug 31

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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