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Toronto based Game Writer/Narrative Designer/Filmmaker & goth clown

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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My short film SIDESKATERS has been nominated for Best Film at the Couch Film Festival in Toronto!! Absolutely delighted to finally get to premiere this short. Get a ticket here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-2026-...
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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Capy Castaway is OUT NOW on Steam! 💜 We’re launching as part of the Wholesome Celebration! Join a capybara pup and fledgling crow on one big, cozy journey home. 🐾🐦 🎉 10% off at launch 🎨 Soundtrack + digital artbook bundle 12% off Play now: s.team/a/2890240/
promotional banner for Wholesome Games CelebrationEnd screen for Capy CAstaway with the sounds track and art book
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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Ambrosia Sky: Act Two is now available + you can grab the game for 20% off! 🎉 In this update: 7️⃣ Seven brand new levels to explore ⚙ Updates to crafting + progression 💜 Dalia's mission to find Maeve continues ➕ Cloud saves, Simplified Chinese localization, and more! More info: tiny.cc/acttwolaunch
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Ambrosia Sky - Act Two is now available! - Steam News
Ambrosia Sky: Act Two is live! Check out this post for launch details and patch notes.
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Lucy Blundell 💜💚 Wishlist Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart on Steam! @kinmoku.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Women after several years in the video game industry:
Simpsons meme. Marge: "I'm here out of spite."
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
great industry we have, no problems whatsoever
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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · 02/07/2026
"The moment you put the controller down, your licence to use it will be revoked and you will need to purchase a new one" said Sony chaser.com.au/entertainmen...
Chaser Satirical Headline: Playstation announces controllers will now be single use only
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Jon Renish @jonrenish.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Today marks the two year anniversary of my last layoff! After running the studio's Queer employee group for ~6 years, it stung a little harder to be laid off the day before Pride weekend. I'm grateful to have worked on several projects since — and am looking for more work!
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Happy to share Sea Serpent, a fantastic project I wrote in collaboration with @yifatshaik.bsky.social for Unplaces! Take a walk along a shoreline dreamscape — in Miro. Yes, really, in Miro! Tap through the post for the link to the hub world, or click here for Sea Serpent: miro.com/app/board/uX...
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Sea Serpent
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Raj Patel @rajio.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Replacing E3 with a combination game announcement and layoff festival was a mistake.
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer for your next project? Give me a ping! I've worked on everything from tiny Twine projects to huge AAA games. I love collaborating with other creatives and bringing diverse stories to life while staying within scope and budget ✨️✨️✨️
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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
BREAKING: Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion, Ninja Theory and Double Fine, are negotiating with Xbox as they try to avoid closure. Some or all could spin off. Lots still in flux as many studios remain unsure about what's happening. Here's the latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures
The studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent.
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
If you missed DEI or DIE, Douglas has the cliff notes here!
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Douglas @dmgregory.ca · 16/06/2026
For anyone who wasn't able to attend (I get it, so many great @torontogamesweek.com events to get to, like NextGen Showcase, and only so much time/spoons…), I did my best to live-skeet? TranSKYbe? the talks in this thread: bsky.app/profile/dmgr...
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
TONIGHT!! DEI or DIE comes back to bring you a lineup of *7* speakers. Don't miss it! Get your (free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel
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DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER · Luma
WE'RE BACK for another year! After an AMAZING turnout last year, we're pleased to bring DEI or DIE back to Toronto Games Week. DEI or DIE: Variety Showcase…
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Only slightly embarassed
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
You ever get SO EXCITED about your event that you... accidentally delete your presenter intake form?? Welp. If you submitted to give a talk at DEI or DIE this year, please forgive me – and fill out the form again! Feel free to share this around so folks see it! 🙏 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Raj Patel @rajio.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
but at what cost
games industry layoffs
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Baby Ghosts @babyghosts.org · 03/06/2026
Ontario worker co-op game studios. One roundtable. NO BOSSES! @covertsky.bsky.social @polyvalestudios.bsky.social @rocketadrift.bsky.social ++ more on building cooperative studios. Free, June 12 at North York Central Library. Register: tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a15b0acf56bd86e00b22249
Event poster on a bright orange background. Large black text reads "NO BOSSES!" with white text beside it: "Real Talk from Cooperative Video Games Studios. June 12, 6-8 PM."

The Baby Ghosts logo sits above a pixelly Ganon. Text along the bottom reads "North York Central Library" with logos for Toronto Games Week (June 11-17, 2026), City of Toronto, and Toronto Public Library
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Andy @andy.wrestlejoy.com · 03/06/2026
Very funny from /r/balatro
"hand will not score - due to pride month straights are banned until July 1st"
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Hey gamedevs, gays, and gamers on my phone! Come to my @torontogamesweek.com event this month! It's *FREE*!! Have a talk? Wanna show off your project, give a mini workshop, or something else? Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Interest Form - DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER Games Showcase
Hello! Do you want to give a short (5-ish) minute presentation at our event? We'd love to have you! WE'RE BACK for another year! After an AMAZING turnout last year, we're pleased to bring DEI or DIE b...
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Abigail Thorn @theabigailthorn.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
lmao
Big billboard that says “TS”
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
imagine explaining to 00s era you that in 2026 you'll get to play diablo IV but it's online-only and despite being out for ~3 years has an unresolved issue that requires you to use a VPN to play it
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
internet pls tell me why I have to use a VPN to play diablo 4
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
June 15th! Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER, a variety showcase of gamedevs from marginalized backgrounds. Part of @torontogamesweek.com! (Free) tickets here: luma.com/hvj6wvel Wanna present or volunteer? forms.gle/a4A2hYej6rTH...
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Zero Caim Helloween edition @zerocaim.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Thinking about Gniesbert again
A german screenshot of a twitter post

It says Mein scheiss hund gniesbert ist schon wieder in meinen gaming pc geklettert

It translates ti My shitty dog gniesbert climbed into my gaming PC again

It shows a picture of a Shiba Inu in a box(maybe a gaming PC?) who is very content with himself.
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
EVENT POSTER REVEAL! Gamedev from a marginalized background? Want to give a talk, show us your game, or otherwise present something game-adjacent to a crowd of game developers and players? Join us for DEI or DIE v2: DEI HARDER on June 15th! luma.com/hvj6wvel Poster by Bec Bailey
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Jasmine (Jazz) Eladas @jazze.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Official petition to the Canadian government to consider multiple sclerosis (heyoo, it's me, your friend with MS ✌🏼) a recognized disability, specifically in the eyes of the CRA who doesn't consider that this disease might affect your work/revenue. Please consider signing and maybe sharing around? ☺️
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Signer cette pétition - Pétitions
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
DEI or DIE is back! We had a HUGE turnout last year and are excited to do it again at @torontogamesweek.com ! DEI or DIE invites local game devs from marginalized backgrounds to show off their projects, talk about art, and more! Sign up to present here: forms.gle/9DK1FCg8KtZ7... Tell yr friends!
forms.gle
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
rip games industry
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Delighted to have been at GDCheese this weekend! Huge thanks to @rajio.bsky.social for reminding me that the Toronto gamedev scene is thriving 🍔🍔🍔
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Dirty Rectangles @dirty-rectangles.com · 23/02/2026
Look we're just Water/Ice types now, okay. That's not so bad. Cloister isn't so bad. Cloister is COOL But they won't be at Dirty Rectangles March 11th 8:00pm WILL YOU?! Come and show off all your work. I know you finally got it doing the thing right. The thing looks great!
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Made a complete branching dialogue wireframe in the style of Disco Elysium – check it out here! miro.com/app/board/uX... If you're looking for a Writer or Narrative Designer, shoot me a DM or take a look at my site: gavsarafian.com
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Disco Elysium Style Branching Conversation
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
#IKYMI we announced Curse of Resthaven, which we’ve been building in the shadows. (And in the fog. Honestly, suspicious amounts of fog.) The trailer slaps, but check these screenshots. Come on! If it’s your kind of dark delight, toss us a wishlist. store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...
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GDCheese: Game Developers + Cheeseburgers @gdcheese.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Tickets for March 7 @gdcheese.bsky.social Toronto are now available! Pay what you can - All funding will be contributed towards growing future events! Get your tickets today at www.eventbrite.ca/e/game-devel... Got questions or want to support us even more? Let @rajio.bsky.social know!
Game Developers + Cheeseburgers
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
After months working in the shadows… meet Curse of Resthaven. A gothic horror mystery where you govern a cursed island trapped in a time loop while searching for your missing niece. If it’s your kind of weird, please wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/... More dev secrets soon.
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Mike X. Nichols @mikexnichols.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
the video game industry is a mess
“Make bad game? Fired. Make good game? Fired. Make incredibly successful game? Believe it or not, also fired.” Original source of meme is from Parks and Recreation.
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
"What's everyone's GDC plans?" You're... you're just going to nightmare hell country? Willingly? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/02/2026
‘This shouldn’t be normal’: developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world’s biggest PC gaming storefront
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‘This shouldn’t be normal’: developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world’s biggest PC gaming storefront
Multiple game creators describe ineffective moderation on the platform, resulting in unchecked hatred in forums and targeted campaigns of negative ‘anti-woke’ reviews
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WISHLIST SKRUB SQUAD @devonwiersma.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
HEY I'M ANNOUNCING MY COOL NEW INDIE GAME Kick back, relax, and get cleaning solo or with friends! The multiverse is a messy place, and when things get dirty the S.K.R.U.B. Squad is there! Please wishlist and share, it really helps a whole lot! 👇👇👇 store.steampowered.com/app/3900170/...
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it's gav @astralditz.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
hello game devs, writers and other weirdos; from bird app (rip) to butterfly app:
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