There's no rest for the evildoers and apparently no rest for game developers either, as 'Asset Jesus' Kenney Vleugels discovered that his latest set of assets were already listed in someone's game just hours after it was released.
It's safe to say that Vleugels is something of a legend in game developer circles, earning the nickname Asset Jesus over the years, having provided over 200 asset packs, tools and starter kits for other developers to use. use, all completely free. carry. Earlier this week, on November 6, 2024, Vleugels released a new set of resources, a map tile pack, and was surprised to discover that someone had already added them to their game just hours after the pack was available.
“Two hours… two hours after releasing new game assets, it's already in the game.” Vleugels tweeted in response to @dannygaray60, who made good use of the pack, modifying it to fit his in-development Metroidvania Toziuha Night.
Two hours… two hours after releasing new game assets, you're already in a game. https://t.co/Tek1KBWgrHNovember 6, 2024
Vleugels fans were quick to respond, with several joking that it's only a matter of time before other developers start racing fast to see how quickly they can onboard and deploy their assets. Others commented that the fact that his assets are so popular was a testament to how highly regarded he is, while many simply chose to thank Vleugels for the work he does.
In fact, Vleugels has become so popular in some game developer circles that his words carry real weight with his fans. Earlier this year, he received a ban from Global Game Jam for speaking out against the inclusion of AI sponsors in the event, although this situation was reportedly resolved privately after the incident.