iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rare Aaryn appearance on the Deviant Duo podcast. banter, behind-the-scenes, and a discussion about sexuality and labels and trying to find the balance between them helping versus hindering open.spotify.com/episode/0fxR...

#lgbtq #gay #oc #Bluesgay #queer #gaysky #bl #thestr8vn #storyrich #visualnovel #vn #gayfiction
#MMRomance #gaybook #gamedev #indiegamedev #gaymer #gaygame #gaygamedev #gayindiedev #gayvn #indiedev #twink #android #bara #gcf 🌈💜 #lgbt #VNdev #indieVN #visualnoveldev #visualnovels #visualnovelgaming

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I did not. Actually had friends that were gonna treat me to one of these shows but the scheduling didn’t work out. It’s on my list to go sometime tho. Would be dope af

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Apollo Studios LGBT @yblayke.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎉 New Hope Chapter 7: Part 1 is OUT NOW in Early Access! We’re releasing Chapter 7 in two parts so you can jump into the story sooner, with Part 2 arriving in three weeks. ❤️ Android port coming tomorrow! www.patreon.com/posts/167637... #gaygame #indiegame #vn #gaysky #bl #gayart #queerart #bara

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Bargain Bin Gaymers @bargainbingaymer.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Day two of the PlayStation Blackout and the controller has entered its horror movie era. Has anyone actually started the blackout? Drop your status in the comments. #PSBlackout #PlayStationBlackout #PS5 #PhysicalMedia #DoesItPlay

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This clip is 10/10 😆 Fully support the blackout given that I’m a physical media guy. Only console I have right now is a Switch 2 but if I had a PS I’d be going full blackout. Honestly I get extra enough I probably would have sold my PS. Zero patience for video game companies right now

Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

damn, just realized i left out a reference from that previous post. here's the last one

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

ok, hear me out: it's Straight!? except when Braden is over Zack's shit, he looks at the camera like Jim from The Office

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

😆 it’s a solid choice . Still one of my favorite sets

Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

clean up day. got backups running since my old external drive ran out of space last update. and outside is a mess. been getting hammered with storms. trees down everywhere in the neighborhood and I can't even see part of my backyard. i'll be outside with a chainsaw. send blue skies and sunlight

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Stitch Chainsaw Mayhem

ALT: Stitch Chainsaw Mayhem

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

here was my full v18 art reference line-up since braden talks about liking gaming later in the story, his twin water pistols referenced iconic video game character poses here

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Chris @chrisafternight.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I can't stop playing Straight!?, and have finished part 1 finally. I'm getting really excited. youtu.be/Am6D8T9tHOE #gaymer #visualnovel

A Serious Game Of Strip Poker | Straight!? - Visual Novel [6]

YouTube video by Chris After Nightfall

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

i'm back. well... i did a few shorter days after the last update. mostly just concept sketches and lighting tests. didn't work. v18 beat me up but honestly the insane positive reactions seem to indicate it was worth it so no regrets. ended up doing kindof a 3 day weekend: pizza, dogs, switch.

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Apollo Studios LGBT @yblayke.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Lonely Lights is now free to play! Download on Patreon and Itch.io! ⭐ www.patreon.com/apollostudio... ⭐ apollostudios-lgbt.itch.io/lonely-lights #indiegame #visualnovel #gaygame #queerart #gaysky #indiedev #gayart #gaystory #bl #bara

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Straight!? Revamp v18.3 is now FREE!! www.patreon.com/aaryn/posts/... aarynreese.itch.io/straight subscribestar.art/aaryn

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Chris @chrisafternight.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Starting chapter 3 of Straight!? There's a bright speedo and some cute studying. #gaming #gaymer youtu.be/lzwYUuMMdP4

Studying In Bed Together | Straight!? - Visual Novel [4]

YouTube video by Chris After Nightfall

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Straight!? Revamp v18.3 is now FREE!! www.patreon.com/aaryn/posts/... aarynreese.itch.io/straight subscribestar.art/aaryn

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Chris @chrisafternight.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

First part of my playthrough of the Straight!? Revamp. This took me right back to 2018. The revamp feels like an entirely new experience in the best way! youtu.be/-61iD0q4aTg

And They Were Roommates... | Straight!? - Visual Novel

YouTube video by Chris After Nightfall

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Bargain Bin Gaymers @bargainbingaymer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Are you a gamer in Melbourne? We are looking for fresh faces to help us host Bargain Bin Gaymers. No podcast experience required. You just need to love talking about games! DM if interested.

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

i'm adding a second google download link now for Revamp v18 to help with the traffic. it should be up on the original posts in a little bit

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

i appreciate the love. it's all localized stuff right now and pretty much impossible for 2 people to work on it. however, i may be begging the community after this for help testing. i'll need to play through 2 copies of the game side by side and get them to match

Apollo Studios LGBT @yblayke.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

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It's finally here! I know many of you have been waiting for an update on Lonely Lights, and we're so happy to be able to finally finish this story <3 Play the early release now at: www.patreon.com/apollostudio... #visualnovel #vn #indiegame #indiedev #gaygame #gayart #gaystory #bara #lgbt

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

promise i'm still working on the android port folks. today was day 3 of working on the image conversion stuff and that shit is draining. i can't really handle much more than 13 hours of it per day but i'm trying . right now i got around ~1100 images left i'll check in again tomorrow

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patreon and subscribestar right now because i run the entire thing on donation-only. but, like always, it'll drop free in 3 weeks (i have stated it's possible that 3 week timeline could change this time around because I'm trying to make some size adjustments to the project)

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up early and gonna start trying to figure out this android port folks. thanks for the patience

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Stinky Smelly Skunk Laughing Shyly

Yeaaaah, I know 😬. It took me forever to be ok with doing that but it helps with traffic and visibility cause it can push the post to new people that didn’t see it the first time . Advertising drives me cRaZy 🤪

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ALT: Stinky Smelly Skunk Laughing Shyly

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Straight!? Revamp v18 is now LIVE on Patreon and SubStar Second part of Chapter 8 starts now: shirtless guys ✅ shit talking ✅ fun in the sun ✅ all the feels ✅ oh, and that one thing hits like a truck😬 www.patreon.com/aaryn/posts/... or subscribestar.art/aaryn

#Queerart #lgbtq #gay #oc #Bluesgay #queer #gcf #gaysky #gayart #bl #thestr8vn #storyrich #visualnovel #vn #gayfiction
#MMRomance #gaybook #gamedev #indiegamedev #gaymer #gaygame #gaygamedev #gayindiedev #gayvn #indiedev #twink #android #bara #gcf #yaoi 🌈💜 #lgbt #erotic #VNdev #indieVN #visualnoveldev #visualnovels #visualnovelgaming #bluepit #3dart

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early reports for v18 are suggesting it's looking good with no major gamebreaking nonsense so I'm going to take a stab at the android port tomorrow

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yeaaaaah, revamp is more intense. but it's a lot more fun and goofy at times too

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Straight!? Revamp v18 drops tomorrow. This one's... a lot folks. strap in

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i started this thing back in 2017 and i still dont know what i mean :p

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Bro, if I spelled that right it’s a miracle soooo 💀

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it's a lot but it's probably one of the best update i've done...

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bro... it's been a rough year. it had to go somewhere. dont hate me. at this point, we been in it long before this one

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i seriously wanna call them up and ask if the agreement clause applies to puppies :p

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Str8 v18 will have a visual sensitivities warning. this will not apply to old saved games but the new update.... is a lot because it needs to be

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couldn't help myself 😆

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Aaryn @aarynstr8.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I got a quick shout out from @bargainbingaymer.bsky.social during their discussion about sony killing physical media. lotta strong feelings and backlash out there about this topic right now so if you haven't seen their video, check it out. it's quite... nuanced 😜 youtu.be/ooVyhRRNBVc?...