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Albert Bassili

@albertbassili.bsky.social
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Freelance commerce and creative writer | Board Member of Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation | Co-Founder of The Game Co-Op | He/Him | Opinions my own (but also Free Palestine) | 🏳️‍🌈/ 🟥🟪🟦 / 🟥⬜️🟪⬛️🟦

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C.K. Carpenter 🏳️‍🌈🌻🍉 @ckcarpenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
COMICS CREATORS, Our Ringo-nominated anthology unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence is now free to read on GlobalComix and Ko-fi (promo code RINGO26) until Aug 26, when voting closes. If you enjoy it, please VOTE for us for Best Anthology! unseenunheard.carrd.co
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unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence
Buy the unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence Comic Book Anthology
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Simon Hintermann @aurumek.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Today is my birthday (turning 30), which is the only time each year when I ask you for a repost should you like my art. Have a good day! 🦦🌿✨️ - Simon
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I'm going to tell my kids this was the original Odyssey
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Galaxies Showcase @galaxiesshow.com · 03/07/2026
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IGDA LGBTQ+ SIG @lgbtsig.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🌈 𝐈𝐆𝐃𝐀 𝐱 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐕𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐌 2026! 🌈 Hey there, lil' jammy-jammers! We're excited to announce that starting early-May, we'll be hosting the Pride Game Jam 2026 in partnership with the IGDA LGBTQ+ SIG! 🏳️‍🌈✨ 🔗 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄: itch.io/jam/pride-ga... (📷: Babette Norton)
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𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐌 🎃 @gcbaccaris.itch.io · 27/03/2026
NarraScope 2026 registration is ‼️OPEN‼️ NarraScope is @iftechfoundation.org's hybrid conference! In-person and online options are available, and this year it's in Albany, NY: narrascope.org/register/
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NarraScope 2026 | Registration
NarraScope is a conference that brings together the writers, developers, scholars, and players of interactive narrative.
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Deleted Saves @deletedsavesmag.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Deleted Saves is open for pitches for Issue #2 - Spring 2026! Send your ideas to deletedsaves at gmail dot com. We focus on critical analysis of games and are open to new and experienced writers alike! Pay is $275/piece.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Newsom is a piece of shit, and all the cool people know that
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
I find it hilarious that right-wingers think they can start and win a fight with left-wingers when it's very clear that: (1) Left-wingers are much better shots (2) Most of the modern world is based on progressives and left-wingers taking and maintaining their rights by force/violence.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
I always feel conflicted about rainbow capitalism around Pride month. On the one hand, it's so incredibly shallow, transparent, and not something corporations give a shit about. On the other hand, it's a good reminder to those who are queer that we exist and have a voice worth listening to.
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NarraScope @narrascope.org · 26/03/2025
Registration is now open for NarraScope 2025! Until April 11, full NarraScope 2025 memberships are available at a discounted Early Bird rate. Your membership provides access to all NarraScope talks, meals, and opportunities to sign up for workshops. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope...
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NarraScope 2025
NarraScope brings together writers, developers, and players in support of adventure/narrative games and interactive fiction.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
I was one of the Egyptian writers on this, and if you love TTRPGs that explore non-western approaches to cyberpunk and Egyptian mythology, you should check this out ^_^
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tug @tugboet.com · 05/12/2024
Rare massive W from EA. They had a handshake "we won't sue you probably" agreement for a few years but this is huge W for accessibility for every game dev. Includes the IRIS plug-in for UE5. www.engadget.com/gaming/ea-ju...
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EA just made a whole bunch of accessibility patents open-source
EA has made 23 accessibility patents available to other developers, by making them open-source. These patents include technologies for photosensitivity and speech recognition.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Heya folks! I could really use your help with recruitment for a volunteer project. A couple of months ago, a few others and I started a volunteer game project called "The Game Co-O" with the goal of taking on longer and larger projects than a regular game jam. But, we're missing an art lead.
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Harri @hfrayling.com · 21/11/2024
The Games Accessibility Starter Pack is now so big, it's in volumes! That's more than 150 people passionate about, working in and doing the most to improve games accessibility! Volume 1: bsky.app/starter-pack... Volume 2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Kryštof Klestil 🚂 Fogpiercer Demo out now! @krystof-klestil.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
#Turnbased lovers of Bluesky unite! Excited to be the official #TurnBasedThursday host this week 🎉 🕹️ If you're a #GameDev or an #IndieDev reply with your fantastic #turnbased game below! --- 🔁 Share & ❤️ Like this post 👉 Tag other games and devs ✨ Check out the games in the replies!
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
A few months ago I backed these gorgeous books with white text on a black background and they finally got here today :D
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Laura Kate Dale - LauraKBuzz @laurakbuzz.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Board Game Accessibility (Rebellion - Joyride) - Access-Ability People have asked me about this for a long time. So let's dip a toe into board game accessibility. Text: access-ability.uk/2024/11/15/b... Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3t...
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Board Game Accessibility (Rebellion - Joyride) - Access-Ability
YouTube video by LauraKBuzz
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
In light of the situation in New Zealand, can I just say that I think it's really cool and incredible to not only see indigenous people stand up for their rights, but also that women are taking the lead and demanding their empowerment.
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SPROUT 🌱🫒 @sproutwiki.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
Thread of Palestinian GFM’s that need your help! 🇵🇸 [Please go and read the comments and repost] #FreePalestine #PalestinianGFM #donate #mutualaid
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Dan O’Sullivan @osullyville.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
You want an explanation of where they went wrong, this is it, to me. Disaffected Republicans always still vote Trump; the Obama coalition stayed mostly home. bsky.app/profile/swin...
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
I don't know; I feel like maybe don't take up immigration spots from people who are trying to escape from a place that has become an actual hell hole due to US/western intervention and policies over the past century. Also, immigration is not easy and US reach goes pretty far anyway.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
GDDs are basically the Mayan calendar of gamdev; outdated take that is constantly prophesying without it, but I'd actually totally just fine to not have one.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Well done America; you bot only fucked queer folks and minorities in the US, you fucked them everywhere else as well. Fascists and authoritarian are going to be emboldened to crack down even more now, and I assure you that you have *even more* blood on your hands than before.
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Becca Bair 🐝🐝 @tupelohoney.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Ada Lovelace 🌺 The world's first Computer Programmer 👩‍💻 #pixelart #art #ドット絵
Pixel art illustraion of Ada Lovelace
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Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Introducing the… 🌈QUEER INDIE DEVELOPER STARTER PACK🌈 Show your friends! Show your co-workers! Show your cat! This pack has queer indie devs AND queer-majority indie studios. We have 40 more spots if you want in👀 🔁 RT & Follow! 🔁 #indiedev #indiegamedev #lgbtqia #indiegames go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
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Nick Folkman @nickfolkman.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Insomniac’s writing internship is live (as well as all our internships in general)! Please apply if you’re interested— interns are integrated into projects and we try to involve them in as much of development as we can, and you’re actually writing on the game you’re on! insomniac.games/careers
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Careers | Insomniac GamesCareers – Insomniac Games
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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
The horror of Alien: Isolation relies on the illusion of being hunted by an intelligent creature. Developer Tommy Thompson explains the exquisite two-prong AI system that kept the alien behavior dynamic and players scared out of their wits #GDclassics
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The Perfect Organism: The AI of Alien: Isolation
The xenomorph AI in Alien: Isolation set the benchmark for antagonists in horror games. I take a look at the AI techniques used and the design choices made to maintain the terror throughout the campaign experience.
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Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
📢 ISO QUEER INDIE DEVS 📢 Next is the Queer Indie Game Developer Starter Pack!🌈 If you’re LGBTQ+ & an indie game dev or queer-majority indie studio, reply here with your name, pronouns & what you do! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (images optional) 🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
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rawb! 🏳️‍🌈✨ @rawbherb.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
I made a Starter Pack for queer game devs - if you’re new to Bsky, here are a bunch of LGBTQ+ gamedev professionals if you want to network! (Reply here if you want to be added!) go.bsky.app/3mxxW8g
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Devon Persing @devonpersing.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
The Accessibility Operations Guidebook is out! devonpersing.netlify.app/book/
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The Accessibility Operations Guidebook | Devon Persing
Lessons in making accessibility work more practical and sustainable for you and your organization.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 24/03/2024
Folks, I won't say where I read this, but you should never let an industry leader/head/influencer/whatever tell you to undervalue yourself to be competitive, especially if you're a non-western citizen.
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Sharky 🦈 @sharky.bsky.social · 01/01/2024
NO, MICKEY!
Steamboat Willie Mickey piloting the doomed Titan submersible.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 16/11/2023
I've seen a lot of game devs who are very experienced and have loud voices on social media also be racist assholes and shitheads. Don't put people on a pedestal, and don't make any excuses for them because they have a long and powerful CV/awesome game releases or whatever.
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Christoph Niemann @christophniemann.bsky.social · 13/11/2023
My cover for today's A.I. issue of The New Yorker more: www.christophniemann.com/detail/nyerc...
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 13/11/2023
Ok, just wanna say as a queer Arab, the whole "Palestine is not friendly to queers" is such bullshit logic to justify genocide and is made by people who don't give a shit about queers in general. Also, there are a ton of queers in Palestine:
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 13/11/2023
Just gonna leave this website here that lets you browse the things to boycott: www.whattoboycott.org
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Israel Boycott Guide | by The Witness
A guide to supporting innocent Palestinians and boycotting israel for its illegal occupation | by The Witness
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 25/09/2023
Just got told I don't have experience match for a job I've been doing for 10 years 🤦
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 14/09/2023
Unity saying that Microsoft will foot the per install feel gives me the same vibes as "Mexico will pay for the wall."
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 12/09/2023
Just . . . trust me bruh!
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 12/09/2023
This whole Unity thing just reminds me of the Tagès DRM debacle with Chronicles of Riddick, which tanked an otherwise excellent game. Basing anything off installs is such an asinine concept that even Microsoft, the most licensing-y company, gives you some leeway. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tag%C3%...
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Olivia Just Wants Tech To Be Fun Again @kingdomfantasy6.bsky.social · 12/09/2023
docs.godotengine.org/en/3.0/getti... Most folks already know if they enjoy or hate Unreal, soooooo...Here's some Godot documentation on getting started with them from a Unity perspective. Also Godot's documentation is (chef's kiss).
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From Unity3D to Godot Engine — Godot Engine (3.0) documentation in English
This guide provides an overview of Godot Engine from the viewpoint of a Unity user, and aims to help you migrate your existing Unity experience into the world of Godot. Unity Godot License Proprietary...
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 09/09/2023
Me, an introvert, when trying to be extroverted.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 09/09/2023
Sometimes, I wake up in the morning and wonder if I'll ever see a Dino Crisis remake.
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 08/09/2023
Having played Starfield on an HDD for 10-15 hours, I have one piece of advice: Don't. *sigh* I need to buy an SSD now 😭
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 18/08/2023
In the past couple of days, I've gone on a bit of a film shorts binge, and there's some really awesome stuff out there. So, I've compiled a Youtube playlist of my favorites; if you have 10-20mins spare, there are lots of options: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMB0eN9b…
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Albert Bassili @albertbassili.bsky.social · 18/08/2023
With much gnashing of teeth and crying into pillow, I have finally decided that I, as a writer, must learn how to program. Pray to the universe that I don't go mad (and that if I do, I end up being inspired to create something maddeningly beautiful).
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