iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Da Scary Rose @modernmodron.itch.io · 29/09/2026

now this is the good stuff

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Alanah Pearce @alanahpearce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are you or have you ever been a narrative designer (as your official job title)? I would like to interview you for a video! Pls reply to this if you’re interested ❤️.

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Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 29/09/2026

Just... the answer doesn't have to be "learn to live with random encounters". There are other systems out there.

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Hope For The Planet @h4tp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We now have rigorous pooled data showing that even without active restoration efforts, cleared rainforest can rebound to 75% of their former species composition and 90% of species diversity within just thirty years. #goodnews

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Rainforest biodiversity rebounds within a single generation | The Optimist Daily

A major Ecuador study finds cleared rainforests can recover 90 percent of their species diversity in just 30 years, as long as humans leave the land alone.

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Wolfy D. Lucca 🌗🐺 @spookalucca.tv · 28/09/2026

LGBTQIA+ people don't have rights if our youth don't have rights. Our youth are the most at-risk category for suicide.

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March Caprice @marchcaprice.com · 28/09/2026

⏰ Thinking about submitting to March Caprice? Wondering about what's due when? Here's a list of all the important dates you'll need to know for March Caprice VII! ✏️ This will be added to the FAQ page on our website soon, so stay tuned for website updates!

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ica 💜 @1caaake.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

just finished watching Forgotten Island and i have a few criticisms about the film but i did not expect just hearing Tagalog on the big screen here in the US to bring me to tears 😭 representation matters SO much

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Teal Bald @tealgamemaster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm streaming Spyro Orange...oh dear. www.twitch.tv/tealgamemaster

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Teal Bald @tealgamemaster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Good morning, George Orwell (subscribe to Teal's Tales for creative videos involving quizzes, gameshows, reviews, analysis studdies and just silly stuff!) www.youtube.com/@tealstales

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Key of Destiny 🏳️‍🌈 ☭ @keyofdestiny.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There's a Kingdom Hearts font, logo and background generator and you can make it say anything you want. Here's the first one I made 🍉🇵🇸 pixelframe.design/kingdom-hear...

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Aerial_Knight @aerialknight.com · 26/09/2026

Collections of studios owned and run by Black People. I'm sure there are some I missed, so please let me know (please double-check that they are owned by black people), and I will add them. Don't just follow them; check out their games. This list is about equity and ownership. go.bsky.app/4wfgP11

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March Caprice @marchcaprice.com · 26/09/2026

Are you ready? Submissions for March Caprice 7 open October 17th! We want your #KingdomHearts art, writing, cosplay, merch, music, videos, streams, games, and more! Visit marchcaprice.com for all the info on how to sign up.

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HAYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @dirtcupart.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

this would've killed a couple years ago

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Shane O'Neal (FauxRetro) @fauxretro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm available for work! If you're looking for someone for writing, narrative design, video editing, community management, I'm your guy! I'd love to get in touch and talk! Feel free to reach out through my portfolio site below or contact me on here or by e-mail.

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Dana Terrace @danaterrace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I could've never imagined working with such a spectacular & skilled crew, making something so gruesome & beautiful, which is what I love from the horror genre. So proud of our team & cast. And to those waiting, hope you enjoy, or at the very least, hope it makes you flinch. #knightsofguinevere

A black and white shaded digital drawing of Andi and Frankie holding Gwen as her hand reaches out to a sleeping Olivia. Knights of Guinevere. Text says: Episode 2, October 9.

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Alfred Reinold Baudisch @alfredbaudisch.com · 24/09/2026

Pet project: 1) Advanced PS1/N64 game extraction (+all animations). 2) Website where you can browse and compare models, textures, animations, FMVs, for preservation. Already have FF7, Mega Man Legends 1 and 2 and MediEvil fully ripped. #FF7 #FinalFantasy #FFVII #PS1 #PSX #RetroGame #N64

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Alfred Reinold Baudisch @alfredbaudisch.com · 25/09/2026

FF7 scenarios with pre-rendered backgrounds were always a mystery to me during childhood; but even to this day it's still something that amazes me. Now you can inspect every single Final Fantasy VII stage, including the 3D path + variations. #FF7 #FinalFantasy #FFVII #PS1 #PSX #RetroGame

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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

She was Hayao Miyazaki's "right-hand" collaborator from the '70s onward. Her name was Michiyo Yasuda -- the best color designer in animation. Yasuda's eye for color gave Ghibli's work a totally different look. We explore her methods: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-artist...

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𝖂𝖔𝖑𝖋 (free art in pin) ☉∇🐺🌙 @karnste.in · 23/09/2026

I miss webfishing every fucking day. every day. I 100%ed it and it still wasn't enough. RIP legend

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Nathan Grayson @nathangrayson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

in a week that saw microsoft give activision the reins to halo and bungie pivot back to destiny, one thing has become abundantly clear: the people in charge do not have a long-term, overriding plan. they’re just reacting. the result, when times are bad, is chaos

"Things are still very chaotic," a current id Software employee who was granted anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly told Aftermath. "While there has been an attempt to communicate to the studios, it is still entirely in bullshit corporate speak. I still don't believe they have a clear vision for the future. The only concrete thing they have communicated is they want higher profits, and they want it now. Aggressive goals are being set that would have been unrealistic even before the layoffs. ... To say the workers within Xbox have a dim view of the future is putting it mildly. We keep thinking morale can't sink lower but the obvious incompetence of Xbox management somehow keeps driving it down worse."
This mirrors shifts in strategy that have come to dominate the still-new Sharma era, including others outlined Tuesday. Rare is joining Activision, Turn 10 and Playground are fusing, and—most gallingly, considering their history—Obsidian is being folded into Bethesda to work on Fallout instead of its own original series. As with the previous round of layoffs, details betray Microsoft's haphazard approach: A Halo developer got promoted and laid off in the same week. Gears of War: E-Day's story director is out of a job days after celebrating that the game had gone gold. Hellblade developer Ninja Theory, now without a buyer after a brief glimmer of hope, is once again on the chopping block.
All of this betrays a simplistic mindset that does not accurately reflect the reality of game development: People are disposable, studios are interchangeable, and series can be traded like sports teams. Nothing matters more than franchises and their money-printing prowess. Unless, evidently, you are Hideo Kojima, in which case Microsoft suddenly has money to burn.

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Christian Sparks @hippowombat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hey there friends! Unfortunately, I was among those impacted by layoffs at Heart Machine last week. If you or someone you know is looking for an experienced Unreal Engine Technical Artist, I'm available for full time, part time, or contract opportunities.

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fishmechs.bsky.social @fishmechs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

halloween town kairi idea

digital drawing of kairi from kingdom hearts in a halloween town inspired outfit based on her kingdom hearts 3 appearance.

shes standing in a standard 3/4 front pose with her arms at her sides. two red wolf ears pop out of her hair. her dress is black with a purple hood and purple spiky trim. she has black tights on and purple boots. she has 2 red paws instead of hands and a black cuff with purple spikes around each wrist . a red tail swishes behind her. she's smiling and fangs are visible. in her right hand she holds a black and purple keyblade. some stars decorate around her. the background is an off gray white.

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Day of the Devs @dayofthedevs.org · 21/09/2026

It's that time of year again! Submissions for the Game Awards edition of Day of the Devs are now open! Good luck! www.dayofthedevs.org/submit

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Tom, Legally Certified Date Simmelier @iiotenki.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Perhaps the biggest tragedy with the current state of both PlayStation and Xbox on a cultural level once you get past the bloodbaths—and you shouldn't, to be clear—is just the sheer disinterest they share in maintaining any sense of a cohesive, healthy ecosystem, both internally and externally.

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Juan Vaca @juancow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I am part of this round of layoffs and am seeking new opportunities. If your team needs a narrative director / storyteller, please reach out.

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maki 🌱 @yarnfinch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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closeup details of kairi and the florals of destinys embrace

full size composition of kairi in pink and purple watercolor tones holding her keyblade at the ready

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Erika Ishii @erikaishii.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I was already honored to be a voice in their game, but now I’m DOUBLY grateful to have @doublefine.com’s continued support as they unabashedly celebrate our collab! (And please don’t worry. While my success & public joy seem to be upsetting to some, I feel like I’m getting to live my dream life!)

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Nicole Maines (Aimu) @aimunicolem.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Saved you a click: the "controversy" is announcing that amazingly cool, queer, outspoken, take-no-shits, absolute monarch VA Erika Ishii will lend their voice to projects. The article fails to expand on what this author thinks they did that is controversial, besides just "views". Fucking ridiculous

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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Framing legendary award-winning actor Erika Ishii as a “controversy” is absolute small brained goon behavior, Polygon what the hell

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March Caprice @marchcaprice.com · 20/09/2026

🌸 March Caprice VII is happening March 20-27th, 2027!! We can't wait to see you all come up with! 🌸

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March Caprice @marchcaprice.com · 20/09/2026

Meet your Rando Rumble Racers for today's event! Join us later today as we kick off #KH25 with our KH25 RANDO RUMBLE Exhibition Match! ⚜️ twitch.tv/marchcaprice 📅 Race begins at 3p CDT / 4p EDT / 1p PDT

MEET YOUR RANDO RACERS!

Dumb & Big Stupid: Nick McSleighten & SamelCamel
Sea Salt Sapphire: RoyalAqua & TealGameMaster
Hollow Bastioners: Nexiclo_VIII & RadiantNick
The WNBA Gentleman: SaharahInfinity & Chaineh
9th Place Limit 7'ers: NobodyDaxian & Dallin1016
Colossi of Clout: Mike Spikeghetti & Jason Spikeghetti
#KH25

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Leiracal @leiracal.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

This concept was introduced to me as "run the dishwasher twice" and was an important part of my executive functioning recovery as well as my path to self-acceptance.

When I was at one of my lowest (mental) points in life, I couldn't get out of bed some days. I had no energy or motivation and was barely getting by.

I had therapy once per week, and on this particular week I didn't have much to 'bring' to the session. He asked how my week was and I really had nothing to say.

'What are you struggling with?' he asked.

I gestured around me and said 'I dunno man. Life.'

Not satisfied with my answer, he said 'No, what exactly are you worried about right now? What feels overwhelming? When you go home after this session, what issue will be staring at you?'

I knew the answer, but it was so ridiculous that I didn't want to say it. I wanted to have something more substantial.
Something more profound.

But I didn't.

So I told him, 'Honestly? The dishes. It's stupid, I know, but the more I look at them the more I CAN'T do them because I'll have to scrub them before I put them in the dishwasher, because the dishwasher sucks, and I just can't stand and scrub the dishes.'

I felt like an idiot even saying it.

What kind of grown ass woman is undone by a stack of dishes? There are people out there with *actual* problems, and I'm whining to my therapist about dishes?

But he nodded in understanding and then said:

'RUN THE DISHWASHER TWICE.'

I began to tell him that you're not supposed to, but he stopped me.

'Why the hell aren't you supposed to? If you don't want to scrub the dishes and your dishwasher sucks, run it twice. Run it three times, who cares?! Rules do not exist.'

It blew my mind in a way that I don't think I can properly express.

That day, I went home and tossed my smelly dishes haphazardly into the dishwasher and ran it three times.

I felt like I had conquered a dragon.

The next day, I took a shower lying down.

A few days later. I folded my laundry and put them wherever the fuck they fit.

There were no longer arbitrary rules I had to follow, and it gave me the freedom to make accomplishments again.

Now that I'm in a healthier place, I rinse off my dishes and put them in the dishwasher properly. I shower standing up. I sort my laundry.

But at a time when living was a struggle instead of a blessing, I learned an incredibly important lesson:

THERE ARE NO RULES. RUN THE DISHWASHER TWICE!!!"

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Natalie (Tali) Vancouver era ✨ @talidev3d.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

and then lastly, my partner @barndone.bsky.social is still looking for full time work as a Programmer. Please share around if you can! Thanks friends ❤️

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Natalie (Tali) Vancouver era ✨ @talidev3d.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

money is pretty tight right now with the 1 salary thing, so I am announcing that I am opening myself up for some 3D work! I don't have the time for full environments or anything, but if you need: -a game ready Hero mesh or -a specific asset pack/kit send me a message 😀

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Raj Patel @rajio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Japan doesn't avoid layoffs through being pure of heart. They have institutionalized strong labor protections born from organized collective action.

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Shana @shanamd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I am SORRY for sharing something that was posted on the other place, but this is too good.

The future pope at a party with a caption “they don’t know I’m the future pope”

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Lanz 🗝️🔜 KH25 @lanzthemaster.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

✨️NEW VIDEO✨️ After the KH4 Nintendo Direct Trailer showed Sora's new Guard, I evaluated the Guard in KH2 & in KH3 to try & determine what direction Guard is going in! ⚠️No KH4 leaks are in this video, but there are Kingdom Hearts Series spoilers if you're not caught up⚠️ youtu.be/kz12qxTxZo4?...

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Luke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 18/09/2026

what if we kissed in/found the fastest route through the mirror's edge house

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Nicole Maines (Aimu) @aimunicolem.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The true gift of KH in Fortnite: LEGO SKINSWaka. (Alt text contains descriptions and jokes lol)

KH2 Riku as a Lego figure. One of his hands is white to reflect the braclet/bandage/whatever thing he has in KH2.

KH2 Kairi as a Lego figure. Very cursed legs. Got a sassy grin on her face as God intended.

Organization XIII Roxas as a Lego figure looking like he's walking away from an explosion. He doesn't need to shield himself from any radiation cause he stares straight into the sun every fucking day.

KH2 Sora as a Lego figure. He's posed like he's pointing and laughing at you, probably some food on your face, Wakka.

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MB @sugarcubedog.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Macklemore just announced he’s donating the $1 million he made from Sheeran’s tour to 6 organizations to support Palestinians and he’s asking Robert Kraft to match it. This is just the first part announcing it.

With everything that has happened over the last 48 hours, I want to bring the conversation back to where it belongs: to the Palestinian people who are still being killed, still living under military occupation, and still fighting for their freedom.
I will be donating the entire $1 million of my net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour to six organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people. And I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation. Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting. A Palestinian life is no less valuable than any other life on this earth.

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Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 16/09/2026

BREAKING: 1-877-KARS-4-KIDZ have joined Ed Sheeran's tour

The kreepy kids from the kars for kidz commercial rocking out with a hot pink kit

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