tygutowski.

game designer and software engineer in northern virginia. i think video games are the most expressive form of art, so i play them, make them, and write about them.

now

working on hurticulture, a coop horror survival game where your only way off the planet is to farm.

also

cooking, homebrewing, and playing the banjo (outer wilds' fault). more about me

4 things

writingnov 01, 2026

RECURSE: Devlog 1

RECURSE

writingmar 25, 2026

Gaming with Friends

Does gaming with your friends have intrinsic value?

writingmar 22, 2026

Voice Chat Within Games

A discussion on the implementation and impact of voice chat in video games.

writingaug 07, 2025

The Effects of AI on the World

A rant about AI's effect on the planet and society.