iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Perhaps this is the true path to material wealth. Multiplying Alutierres for nickels. I've certainly seen greater instances of multiplication in Discord calls in the past, after all. Certainly, there are no existential problems with this method of capitalistic gain.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

It's a beautifully maddening rabbit hole that's tricky enough to follow having been an active participant. I'm incredibly excited to explore the rest of it with you once we've thoroughly indulged in spooky measures together, and then onto another, more daunting rabbit hole by your side.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

They've just been in a mood for horsing around as of late. Very scientifically horsing around, if the stream was any indication.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Personally, I've always been enamored with Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, even if its a divisive game. It's a difficult game with a nonstandard Metroidvania map structure, but the number of playstyles you can employ offers so much replayability and many ways of offsetting the difficulty curve.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Upholding the pedigree of @hauntedps1.bsky.social Demo Discs, Flipside Frights contains a beautiful variety of demos full of love for surrealism as well as early internet culture. 500 Caliber Contractz from @brycebucher.bsky.social might be my favorite this year, full of creative and fluid movement.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

A time and a place an often feel ephemeral as it twists from tangible to memory and prone to distortion. But even as the physicality of it disappears, the emotions remain. @despelote.game captures this well while offering insight into Ecuador as its culture is affected by both economics and sports.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Blue Prince is one of the most delightful rabbit holes I've delved into. A well-crafted puzzle roguelike that opens up into layer upon layer of worldbuilding, intricate puzzle-solving, and vast note-taking. It instills and rewards a healthy sense of paranoia as many puzzles lurk within plain sight.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Grief and heartbreak are immense feelings that people struggle to tackle at the best of times, and My Lovely Wife is a game that toys around with the underlying desperation. Would you go the full length to bring a dead lover back? Or will the temptation of something new degrade your steeled resolve?

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Meowimasu @meowimasu.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Hello my diamonds! I am an official co-streamer for the Women-Led Games Showcase #SummeGameFest Edition by @womenledgames on June 7th 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Make sure to join the stream with me on my channel twitch.tv/meowimasu

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I'm always enamored when a game tests my skills in new ways, and Dreams of Aether pushed my dexterity and split-second reactions to a new level. Every new stage finds a creative way to offer a refreshing challenge in a matter of seconds, while also offering practical lessons for Rivals of Aether.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Split Fiction is a game filled with creativity and a desire to explore new ground. Its narrative and gameplay all reinforce its core theme: Art is a human process. Our personal experiences color that which we create, making them all the more vibrant the more one embraces all of life, including pain.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

A story almost always has multiple perspectives. Shifting between them can often be a dance, one that's fraught with missteps, but one that can expand the story in pivotal ways. It's a style that lends well to noir-inspired works, where a mystery often has steadily unfolding layers from many sides.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

There's always been a special place in my heart for Under Night. Its aesthetic and dedication to pixel art is a strong draw, anchored by its fantastic mechanical design choices. Massive normals and offensive pressure are offset and defined far more by how much power lies in fundamental defense.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Shadow of the Colossus is a truly timeless classic. A game that, despite having much influence on games that followed, has yet to be replicated. From the moody atmosphere and art style to its unique gameplay loop, it brought a forgotten world to life, pushing the PS2 to its limits with every step.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Mwah. So very good to me, my love, and it is immensely flattering to be considered among such wonderful company.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Of the many cinematic adventure games across the decades, Until Dawn understands the assignment better than most. A strong love letter to horror films, weaving multiple subgenres into a cohesive narrative. Choices feel more meaningful when you truly control who lives and who dies by the story's end.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The important thing is the knowledge that you've tried! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, after all. If the search for locals comes up short, I've also remembered that the SuperCombo wiki features a list of Discords, including regional ones which might prove quite useful!

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Speed kills frequently in Hell of an Office. The final stretch was a particular highlight, offering a high-stakes slip n' slide, wall running, and greater control of your jump height. Side quests throughout the story portions add to the absurd humor and set dressing, often in unpredictable ways.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

System limitations are always rather frustrating, especially as upgrades feel increasingly expensive and out of reach. Out of curiosity, how feasible might it be to visit some local scenes? It might be a good way of both trying games you can't run at home and meeting some local fighting game fans!

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Ah, unfortunate that free time is elusive. I do hope that things will get easier sooner than later. If you ever find yourself knowing you have some free time a few days in advance, feel free to let me know! I may not be great at last-minute availability, but I'd love to find some time to hang out!

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Haunted Castle is a game that's sat in the backlog, taunting me for years. A Classicvania built for arcade, quarter-munching difficulty? It's a recipe for quite the mountain and one that, finally toppled, was made all the sweeter by getting to share and revel in the moment with so many dear friends.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I'm not one to get lost in puzzle games very often, but I found myself losing track of time so easily in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Every puzzle opens a new door, cascading into a grand, interconnected art piece. Even when building upon established ground, there's always a new twist to be solved.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

What other films have you either watched or plan to watch this year? I'm easily out of the loop on films and always look forward to getting some new perspectives to find some fascinating new media!

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

It's always endearing to see a community take to a game. After steadily spreading the good word of Granblue Fantasy: Versus, not only have friends made notable strides in improving at the game, but even important steps in handling mental health and the stresses of PvP. You can't forget the C in FGC.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Indie developers are important for any field, showing more of what a medium or genre can be, unrestrained by the need to turn infinite profits. This is especially true for older and more niche genres where perceived design rigidity leaves room for a wealth of new opportunities to flip the script.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

2024 had a recurring trend among indie fighting games: Channeling the past. So many concepts rooted in an idea from a bygone era in some form or fashion, but each of them build upon those foundations with fresh ideas. Not simply repeating the past, but carving many new paths towards the future.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Among 2024's indie fighting games, Rivals of Aether 2 stands alone atop the mountain. No matter how you play, be it 1v1s, 2v2s, or free for all, the game just feels rewarding. Every character has a distinct skill that offers satisfying layers to even the characters most built to pick up and play.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Familiarity has its time and place. In many ways, Visions of Mana feels like a safe, classic JRPG, especially in its visuals and storytelling. Perhaps too safe, but for someone who doesn't frequent the genre, its idealism is refreshing in an era full of antiheroes posing as philosophical villains.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Shadows of Doubt from @colepowered.bsky.social is such a unique experience. Procedural generated crime-solving is something you don't know you want until it's right in front of you. It may not be as infinitely satisfying as some procedurally generated games, but the fantasy provided is incomparable.

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Lilith Nox | Vtuber @lilithnox.vtubers.social · 03/04/2025

Finished commission for @lillikat.vtubers.social! Shanoa's outfit really is quite stunning, more vtubers should cosplay her~ Want your own commission? Check out my Ko-fi or site here: ko-fi.com/LilithNoxVT lilithnox.net | #vtuber #vsky #art #commission #castlevania #shanoa |

A blonde cat girl wearing Shanoa from Castlevania's outfit and tattoos and holding a large magic orange spear. She is turned away from the viewer so that the back tattoo is partially visible as she looks over her shoulder at the viewer with a confident smile.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

3D Model made by the magnificent @lilithnox.vtubers.social. Despite being revealed on April Fool's, this is a model you'll see quite a bit going forward, especially on Lilith's channel. After all, there is always a method to the madness.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Using real world examples of inexplicable deaths and disappearances, Tokyo Psychodemic opens your mind to the possibility of the supernatural before asking you to solve them logically. You can lose track of who's in control at times, you or the narrative, creating periods of friction in progression.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Time capsules are important. A way to remember a specific moment so easily lost to time. Arn's Winter Quest is a love letter to the culture on the Starmen boards in the 2000s. It can prove grindy, as many RPG fangames do, but there's a youthful whimsy to it that's not embraced enough by other works.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Aether Studios understands exactly what April Fool's is about: defying expectations and enjoying being silly together. None of their spin-offs, as far as I know, hold the all-too-common disdain for the genre or medium they're parodying. It all seems thoroughly earnest and full of heart every time.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

6/10. Monitorless setups are the future, but lacking RGB on the tower docks points. (I wonder how difficult it would be to get RGB lights on a sewing machine)

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Holidays tend to carry a story. A moment of importance that resonates throughout a culture for centuries and millennia to come. Through those celebrations, you can learn to connect with others in new ways, as long as you're willing to listen with an open mind and, most importantly, an open heart.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Sometimes, you strike gold early on! Not every wheel needs reinventing after all, even if it's merely a personal wheel.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I never grew up with the cultural phenomenon that is Beyblade, but I'm immensely interested in exploring the video game incarnations after playing Dreiblade. Beautifully over the top and inspiring earnest curiosity into Jewish traditions, it's a brief but memorable time full of Spinning Spirit.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I'm glad to know that the appeal is still alive, even if elusive! One day, I'll need to invest in a modern-day compatible lightgun to properly experience games like Time Crisis and House of the Dead. Do you have a favorite rail shooter?

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Ebenezer and the Invisible World is a game that naturally draws comparisons to Hollow Knight and works inspired by it, especially as many metroidvanias in its wake seem primarily focused on art direction. Ebenezer holds up well visually, but its mechanical depth and intrigue can often feel lacking.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Rail shooters are a staple of classic games and one of the arcade hits, woefully vanished in the modern day. Licensed titles often feel lacking and Die Hard 2's Commodore rendition was no different. Serviceable while lacking magic but user error may be in play, as a button to use grenades eluded me.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Vampires are near and dear to my heart. Complicated creatures, rife with possibility around the human condition and the fear of the familiar. It was wonderful to finally go through a marathon of vampire games after intending to do so back when Bloodlines 2's first iteration was still in development.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

While Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood lacks some of the addictive magic of Vampire Survivors, it does offer a distinctive twist on the formula. To date, I've yet to see another autoshooter have a time attack structure rather than a planned time limit, opening several doors for speedrunning tactics.

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Lilith Nox | Vtuber @lilithnox.vtubers.social · 21/02/2025

-Puppeted/Forced Divinity- Something I've been working on here and there as part of my warmups before working on commissions every day. I've been working on refining parts of Lilith's lore and this era in particular has given me a lot of inspiration lately~ #vtuber #art #Lilillust

A hips-up image of a demon with long purple hair and asymmetrical red horns wearing an outfit vaguely reminiscent of a nun's, but with cutouts on the chest, stomach, and hips, and a blindfold. Two belts crisscross over their hips. Their head is tilted slightly upwards, illuminated by a harsh golden light emanating from behind a halo that a pair of spectral golden hands appear to be placing above their head. Two more spectral golden hands are holding their arms in place at their side, gripped around their forearms. The demon looks helplessly entranced as the golden light shines upon them, though whether they are happy or uncomfortable is unknown, with their eyes and eyebrows hidden from view by the blindfold.

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🥝KiVViii!✨️ @kivvicki.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

(a bit of a late) HBD gift for this handsome fella @jogiwolfe.bsky.social !! Appy Bird Dayy Jogiii 🐺

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

It's heartbreaking when a game has potential but falls so immensely short. Despite making a solid first impression, EvilVEvil never quite captures the fantasy or satisfaction its aesthetics or premise enable. The feast or famine trend of live service aspirations left it consuming itself from within.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Bloodlust Shadowhunter channels VtM Bloodlines in nearly every aspect of its setting and writing but while this draws naturally unfavorable comparisons, it's one of the best legally-distinct variations I've played to date. It's loosely held together with earnest passion and rebellious punk spirit.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

A common pitfall of games is featuring too many one-off mechanics. They can often be intriguing and worth exploring further, be it in a sequel or successor, but few do well enough to get that luxury. Darkwatch had remarkable potential but ends up just a solid campaign shooter with strong aesthetics.

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Alutierre @alutierre.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I cannot begin to express in words how much my life has improved by merely having @lilithnox.vtubers.social in it. In just over a year, we've built a magnificent foundation for both of us to grow from. No dream or fantasy could compare to the reality that I've been so lucky to share in. I love you.

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