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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 13h

Well, this is pretty much guaranteed to make me ugly cry, throughout 😭💜 youtu.be/SzopCeFAWF0?...

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ELSINORE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters November

YouTube video by Focus Features

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Dan Pearce @gamedesigndan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

for anyone struggling with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King for Nintendo GameCube

The "secret codes" cheat screen for lord of the rings return of the king on GameCube. There's an evil looking photo of Gollum stretched into 16:9 in the background

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Alex Gibney @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The trailer for my new film, "Musk," has just been released.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Played a few runs of this today, as I received a copy as part of our BAFTA Games key/bundle & it’s stylistically gorgeous in terms of art direction for the vibe it’s aiming for while being quite a tricksy bit of roguelike deck building fun times…definitely worth checking out, if you were curious.🤗💜🥰

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Huge props to Troye Sivan for having full credits on his latest music video for the entire cast and crew…and what a fun, spicy music video, too 😀✨👏🏻💜🥰 youtu.be/Yvl4QSAyWR4?...

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Troye Sivan - Party (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by TroyeSivanVEVO

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Cara Ellison @caraellison.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It’s that time again where you can enter your game for recognition of excellence by a beautiful cohort of folks who know exactly how hard you worked to make your art. Please submit early so we have time to appraise your work properly! It helps us a lot.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Can’t wait to kick back later tonight and watch my dearest, beloved chaos gremlin @erikaishii.bsky.social torment @hankgreen.bsky.social with some curiosity 🤗✨💜🫂🥰 youtu.be/K4LIECijmms?...

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Can I Have a Pet Fox? | Erika Ishii Asks Hank Anything

YouTube video by Complexly

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Falling in love with Magic has been amazing but getting to talk with the women who make the game we all love has been healing. I got to do an exclusive for this Secret Lair and now I have it 💕 You can read my interview with the women behind this drop here 👇🏾 butwhytho.net/2026/07/secr...

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 02/09/2026

Just launched Teams 101 - the most complex course among the eight. It covers everything from hiring to firing, motivation and trust, leadership and conflict resolution - it's a lot, dense, and sadly a course that many indie studios could benefit from their founders, directors, and leads taking.

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Teams 101 - Levelling the Playing Field

The healthy way to lead a small team, from giving good feedback to handling the conflicts you'd rather avoid.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Really enjoyed watching @alexanderward.bsky.social run this unique rpg system for Project Ghostlight & all the players were such a delight to spend time with, as well! 🤗💜👏🏻✨ youtu.be/4qQkkaSH7Vs?...

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Project Ghostlight Play Shh!!

YouTube video by Project Ghostlight

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Nick Roche @nickroche.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is lovely. Great writing from James.

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Mike Drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

If there are any Edinburgh folks on here and you haven't been, this is the Shit Arcade to come to! It's our craziest lineup with Guy Branum, @mackeza.bsky.social, and Shane Torres. All ringers. 10:30 pm tonight (August 28th) at the Teviot.

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Drew Scanlon @drewscanlon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at blinkingguy.com

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

For all my music loving friends who might have missed this when it happened, this is truly a phenomenal cover & performance by Brandi from a few weeks ago 🤗🥰💜✨ youtu.be/kyvDyZoyGUg?...

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Brandi Carlile - Uninvited (Newport Folk Fest 2026)

YouTube video by Brandi Carlile

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 27th More info 👇

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Alex Donaldson @apzonerunner.com · 12/08/2026

If you were someone recently laid off in the last few weeks' rounds of games media cuts & had something in the oven half-finished (or GC plans), please get in touch. Especially if it's suitable for @rpgsite.net, but I may be able to move some money around on @respec.net also.

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Entries for the 2027 BAFTA Games Awards are now open, alongside updates to its entry requirements, fee structure, and AI policy www.gamesindustry.biz/bafta-games-...

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Chris Kerr @kerrblimey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It's finally official. If you're an EA employee who wants to share your thoughts on the company's new owners, please do reach out. Happy to chat confidentially. DMs open. Email in bio. Signal (kerrblimey.43). Also happy to answer any questions *you* might have about speaking to press.

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EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law

The U.S. publisher has been taken private in a deal worth $55 billion.

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i’m just ken @shepardcdr.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If you're part of the BioWare or Sims community and want to talk about how those studios' queer characters and themes have impacted you and your fears for those series moving forward after this sale, I'd love to chat with you for a Kotaku story. Can be reached here or email kshepard@kotaku.com

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It truly is a bit unfair that he triple-dipped into the buckets of charismatic, talented, & quite handsome...must be nice, pal, must be nice! 😂 Can't even be that mad when by all accounts you're allegedly a pretty good guy who is still married to his college sweetheart. 🤗🥰 youtu.be/QbUPmPp5XDA?...

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Timothy Olyphant Drew on Seth’s Cue Cards and Requested His Own Personalized Show Mug

YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli. This one was not that hard for me, though it could have been the Kyle MacLachlan Dune, as well 🤗🥰

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Princess Bride Hello My Name Is Inigo Montoya You Killed My Father Count Rugen

ALT: Princess Bride Hello My Name Is Inigo Montoya You Killed My Father Count Rugen

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Jim Zub @jimzub.com · 29/07/2026

GEN CON PEOPLE: If you get a party invite from "punch bowl", even if it's from an email address you know, DO NOT LOG IN to get more details. It's a phishing scam. I got one from "Green Ronin" and called them to check details and it's not real, but there are others floating around as well.

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Hannah Nicklin @hannahnicklin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Hey pals, one of my contracts wraps up in September, so I'm looking for new writing, narrative design, and creative direction contracts, short or longer term. Remote, most timezones except Australia. Preferably USA (I'm a night owl!). Flexible on days per week. Reach out! 💜 hannahnicklin.com

A card listing my experience. It reads:
Hannah Nicklin
Creative director, Narrative Lead/Designer, Senior Writer
12+ years experience in interactive narrative
* 4 games shipped as Lead (PC, console, mobile)
* Original and existing IP
* Loc, VO, various engines + middleware
* PhD in Interactive Arts
* Masters and BA in Play/Screenwriting
* GDC IS Advisor, BAFTA juror, TGA Future Class 2020
* Author of Writing for Games: Theory & Practice.

Netflix's Unhinged; Black Mirror: Thronglets; Saltsea Chronicles; Mutazione; Saturnalia; Die Gute Fabrik, Night School, Cardboard Computer.
Based in: UK
Work in: Remote CET-PST
Linkedin.com/in/hannah-nicklin
hannahnicklin.com

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Edmond Tran @edmondtran.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Something that often goes unsaid: We're against using genAI in our work, and we've also blocked AI crawlers from finding and stealing our work. Even Google. We're not traffic-driven, but in 2026 this has a big impact on how people find us. So, simply following us and sharing our work means a lot 🙏

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

This is a great thread with a summation of a team’s discussions and ultimate decisions that includes both business reasons and philosophy/moral reasons 🤗👏🏻

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This is about five years old, but I just stumbled across this cover of the Jimmy Buffet song A Pirate Looks at Forty by The Killers and it is an excellent, earnest tribute that really highlights the storytelling in Jimmy’s songwriting so that’s just lovely 🤗🥰💜 youtu.be/ZidTx7PNJYA?...

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The Killers - A Pirate Looks At Forty (Jimmy Buffett Cover) HQ

YouTube video by tkillers music

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 20/07/2026

Months of work, a lifetime of learning, but the Levelling The Playing Field 101 Courses program launches right now. Eight €40 courses launching 10 days apart, I aim to make the critical less-spoken parts of indie gamedev accessible away from expensive visa-locked hotel bars. courses.ramiismail.com

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Levelling the Playing Field - Courses by Rami Ismail

Practical, focused courses for indie game developers. Business, marketing, budgeting, production, pitching and more - by Rami Ismail.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

As someone who grew up in a popular, small Texas tourist town that has pretty much priced their locals out of being able to live in the town they work in, this piece on Jackson Hole and their local housing issues was both relatable and fascinating 🤗 youtu.be/QGSn0AC3-ok?...

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We Went To The Richest Town In America. It’s Not Where You Think.

YouTube video by More Perfect Union

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

If you're in NY or LA in the Fall, then get yourself to Staycation and have a great time with Lawrence 🤗💜🥰 youtu.be/_GJYVr7zI90?... lawrencetheband.com/staycation2026

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Lawrence - Misty Morning (Live from Staycation)

YouTube video by Lawrence

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Steve Kenson ❌👑 @stevekenson.com · 15/07/2026

HEADS UP, GEN CON ATTENDEES! The Saturday of Gen Con, disgraced former Border Patrol Cmdr Greg Bovino is holding a rally 30 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. There may be some charged-up racists in the area before and after. Plan accordingly and exercise caution.

Text of an online invite from https://www.heritagerallies.com

Greg Bovino
FORMER U.S. BORDER PATROL COMMANDER AT LARGE
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Fishers, IN
A rally to energize the base and help us save our nation.
$50 general admission - dinner, 2 drinks, and networking with fellow patriots who care.
By invitation only. Request yours now.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Great episode with an excellently appropriate prize on offer for the eventual winner 🤣✨👏🏻💜

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I dunno, maybe you also needed to see this seven month old video of Sam Neill asking you if you want to fly through some lavender like a bumblebee x: www.instagram.com/reel/DE1XGxD...

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Nothing like realizing it's only 8:15 AM & feeling like you've already used up all your day's spoons whilst you hear the sound of your poor indoor cat's muffled sneezles coming from a nearby drawer where they've holed up after they managed to catch a cold somehow? We're having a day over here! 🫠💜

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Kirk McKeand @mckkirk.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

They say he’s back in his features writing era. I spoke to @harvey1966.bsky.social and @lizardengland.bsky.social and then wrote 1300 words about video game ladders, for Eurogamer. www.eurogamer.net/the-descent-...

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The Descent - how game devs learned to love ladders

The ups and downs of everyone's favourite bit of video game connective tissue.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Btw, Mr. @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social thank you for the smush game…it’s really making me actively think and engage with my vocabulary again in a way I probably haven’t in a good long while, and it’s quite fun so I appreciate that 🤗💜 it’s here for those interested: www.hankgreen.com/smush

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Smush

A daily word game. Each letter gets 5 uses. Except the gold one, which is always required.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Apparently, I shall never be employed again...and I know I shouldn't complain right now with everything that's happening in our industry and I am privileged to still have savings to be able to be surviving off of, but man it's bleak out there on the job wanting scene, y'all 🤗

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Sad Monkey Sighs on Couch

ALT: Sad Monkey Sighs on Couch

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John Walker - Industry Analcyst @botherer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

First batch is up! Ten fantastic-looking new or upcoming indie games you'll very probably want to stick on your Wishlist asap: kotaku.com/indie-penanc... Please repost this to get these games as much attention as possible. Especially *you*, person with a squillion followers.

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It's Indie-Penance Day! Have 10 Incredible Indie Games To Wishlist

Video games are amazing! Here's a lot of proof

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I have so much respect and admiration for José Andrés and what he's accomplished in his life and how he goes about his work both as a chef and with World Central Kitchen. This is such a beautiful conversation between him and Josh and a sumptuous meal. 🥰✨💜 youtu.be/XM6fwb_51hc?...

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José Andrés Eats His Last Meal

YouTube video by Mythical Kitchen

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D6 Learning @d6learning.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Discover our *How To Prototype Video Game Narratives with Short Stories* course with @iamleyeti.bsky.social in one of our live course presentations. ✍️ September 15: www.eventbrite.com/e/1992750482... ✍️ September 28: www.eventbrite.com/e/1992750636... #gamedev #narrative #writing

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Rebekah Valentine @duckvalentine.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I'm looking to speak to folks who have worked as contractors via agencies or other third-parties, who have lost work recently as a part of restructurings/larger layoffs at companies like Xbox, Epic, Ubi, etc. Want to know about the larger, uncounted cost of these things. Email and Signal are in bio.

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Moms steal this video away from their Smosh kiddos in this charming vid that explained the basics of Mahjong better to me than watching countless matches of streamers I enjoy playing Mahjong Soul, ever has...I would die for these Moms 😂 🤗💜 youtu.be/0OEwMYFwWJ8?...

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Playing Mahjong With Our Moms

YouTube video by Smosh Games

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winston @winston.cc · 21/06/2026

if your dad sucks let me—an actual dad—use father's day to tell you what I think every child deserves to hear from their parents: I'm proud of you, and so glad you're figuring out how to survive this messy world. The world is better with you in it. This is extra true if you're trans.

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Vikki Blake (Vixx) @vixx.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Just a wee reminder that I don't have a regular home for game reviews, so if you're looking for a ✨ fabulous ✨ critic with a penchant for the macabre and run-on sentences, pls think of me! I genuinely miss regular critique work and would love to find a new home 👻 opencritic.com/critic/2833/...

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Vikki Blake's Reviews

Check out all of Vikki Blake's reviews and score history on OpenCritic. Vikki Blake has written 109 reviews. Their average review score is 71. Vikki Blake has recommended 36% of games they have review...

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Great thread…on the history of this holiday…it’s history here in Texas, and with a with a ton of linked resources! ✨

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Austin Wood @woodwould.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I spent the last few months talking to over 30 game developers about generative AI. It began as a sort of interview survey but became a pretty comprehensive collection of arguments against the technology altogether. www.gamesradar.com/games/why-so...

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Why so many game developers don't want to use generative AI

With credits ranging from Dispatch and Marvel Rivals to Uncharted and Dragon Age, over 30 devs share their thoughts on gen AI

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Do you make online educational content or have someone in your life who does & might need a little extra support? The Brothers Green (@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social & @hankgreen.bsky.social) have opened applications for 2026 Vlogbrothers Creator Sponsorships, info here: airtable.com/applJcDW0sET...

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Becky Dodd @bdodd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Super fun little word game… 🤗💜🥰

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