Year Summary and Future Plans 🎄

On the eve of New Year 2025, I want to share my honest thoughts and plans with you. This year has been one of the most challenging in my life, but even in dark times, one can find rays of light.

Let me start with the GamePunch tester project. Unfortunately, the release had to be postponed until next year due to difficulties with selecting and delivering the necessary components. But I'm confident it's worth the wait. It will be a universal tool for testing all types of gamepads: from TMR Hall to regular joysticks, capable of checking both buttons and sticks without disassembling the device. I plan to give the first working prototype to one of the gamepad reviewers on YouTube.

This year brought many losses. I said goodbye to my beloved dog, who was only 6 years old, and to my grandmother. These losses deeply affected me and my creative activity, which led to temporarily suspending my Ukrainian YouTube channel.

But there are bright moments amid the darkness. I'm infinitely grateful to my friend who became a reliable support in developing the technical part of the tester. Our collaboration has grown into a strong friendship that helps me move forward despite all difficulties. Special thanks to everyone who supported me through Ko-fi – your donations allowed me to help my mom, who had to move abroad due to the war.

Living in Ukraine, like millions of my compatriots, I feel the burden of war every day. But despite all the trials, pain, and difficulties, I continue working on new projects. In 2025, I plan not only to complete the development of GamePunch but also possibly return to creating video content.

Thank you for staying with me during these difficult times. Your support gives me strength to move forward. May the new year bring peace, health, and the fulfillment of all plans to each of us!

With faith in a better future,
Your John Punch