iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As we continue to fill out the world of Everdawn within Fool King we need more pets! To get the chance to get your best friend in game make sure to check out the demo on Steam now & share your pet in our Everdawn-Pets channel on our Discord. *pets chosen at random All links in our bio. 🔗

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Some days you make great strides in your project and some days... #gamedev

git commit message saying "slight improvement to god accordian" and yes, I have since learned that's not how you spell accordion

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's official, we are launching into early access on November 16th ! Demo out now. youtu.be/p6J9jvnvDmU

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Fool King launch date reveal trailer - PC Gaming Show 2026

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Keep your eyes peeled in this evenings PC Gaming Tokyo Direct showcase, there may be some Fools & Kings as well as an important announcement...

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Fool King is set up with a booth at TGS so come say hello & check out the demo (also out on Steam)!

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Boo: Most people I know aren't at TGS, myself included Woo: You can still play the Fool King demo on Steam now!

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It has come to our attention that it is actually still OK [apparently] to use sexualisation & objectification within advertising in 2026... Fool King Demo out now, link in bio 🔗

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

*Snigel translation "don't worry Link beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" Also I am very much looking forward to the remake and like what they have chosen to do with the art. [Gareth]

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Snigel’s field notes; The Peasants & Boxlings both being bottom of the pecking order of their factions, instead of rising up & complaining about their status as the chaff unit. They instead prefer to spike one another through the brains, this being due to their disgust at each other’s ear shapes.

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Secret Panel HERE 🧠 patreon.com/mrlovenstein/posts/mind-body-84972760

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 10/09/2026

Shroom and Gloom is out in Steam Early Access! The double-deck building roguelite with fungal foes to battle and cook is unlike anything you've played before. It's a trip. 🍄

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

While its cool that people care enough to cheat, its annoying as hell because fixing exploits takes us away from making fun new shit! ALSO I'M A DINOSAUR NOW RAAAAAARRR

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Its so rad seeing people "get" what we're trying to do with Fool King! Thanks @kripparrian.bsky.social for putting this video together, it was a pleasure to watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BODJ...

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FOOL KING! NEW TACTICAL ROGUELITE AUTOBATTLER!

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We have now blown past 10,000 wish lists! Thank you for all of the support, we are hard at work for some hot fixes for the demo. More news soon!

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A new Fool King video is out featuring more details and Lore as well as a guest appearance from @benmcinnes.bsky.social giving some tacical tips! youtu.be/dB6wMuoPZ2c

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Fool King: How Will You Build Your Army? (Demo Out Now on Steam!)

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Everdawn is in turmoil, the throne is in flux. Take it for yourself, before the monsters arrive!

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Nels Anderson @nelsanderson.zone · 02/09/2026

If you too would like to stop using increasingly shitty software made by bad people who make the world worse, I wrote a guide for how to lessen/end your small team's dependence on US-based tech services: nelsanderson.zone/a-guide-to-d...

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A Guide to Ditching US Tech (for Game Developers)

This post is based on a guide from Paris Marx, host of Tech Won't Save Us, author of one excellent book and upcoming (likely also excellent) book last updated September 2nd, 2026 At this point, it's...

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 02/09/2026

You've never played a deckbuilder like Shroom and Gloom. You've never played a dungeon crawler like Shroom and Gloom. You've never played anything like Shroom and Gloom. Out September 10.

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

After returning safely from Germany we can now announce our Fool King of gamescom 2026. Congratulations Nynzal! (not on socials) We have been emailing and the trophy will be in the post soon!

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Alex RS - WOIM🪱✂️🥚 @dogspawn.net · 01/09/2026

21 Oct 2026! whoops.

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Feeling very cool after receiving our first ever fan art at gamescom today!

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Milktooth | making Bad Magpie @milktooth.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

we still can’t believe Bad Magpie won best game at the @indiearenabooth.de awards!!! thank you so much, we are incredibly honoured and excited (as you can see by these pictures)

Susie, George and Daisy holding the best game certificate and rosette

A selfie of Susie, George and Daisy holding the best game certificate and rosette. They are doing silly excited faces

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Setting up the gamescom 2026 booth today! You can find us here - Hall 10.2, at Stand F010 E019, Booth 15!

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Announcing the gamescom 2026 Fool King tournament! Do you have what it takes to become Fool King & remain on top till the end of gamescom? There is a trophy up for grabs for the champion & prizes for those who fall in the effort.

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Fool King is heading to gamescom 2026! You will find us in the indie arena booth next to our friends from @fireflystudios.bsky.social who are showcasing Stronghold 4. Stay tuned as we may have something planned for those whom can attend...

Illustration of a Fool King army marching to gamescom

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Loot Donkey @lootdonkey.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We hit 5k wishlists! Thanks for all your support. More news to come, soon…

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Stuffed Wombat @stuffedwomb.at · 06/08/2026

MARBLE SOULS coming 2026 wishlist now - store.steampowered.com/app/4531440/...

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Firefly Studios (Official) @fireflystudios.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

💀 FOOL KING 💀 Join the @lootdonkey.bsky.social devs as they take you through Fool King, their upcoming autobattler where your goal is to dethrone the reigning Fool King and eventually become the final boss for everyone else. 👑⚔️ Wishlist: bit.ly/4z8rkkz Full video: bit.ly/4xj38tS

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The great reveal of what a Loot Donkey sounds like 🔊🔊🔊

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Daisy Fernandez @daisyfern.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

support a wonderful team making something really special! WISHLIST FOOL KING!!! 🃏👑

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gina 🐸 @ginaloughlin.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

⚔️ Fool King was just announced!! ⚔️ if u love AWESOME ART and DETHRONING YOUR ENEMIES then WISHLIST THIS GAME 😤 plus I've been getting to make some cool medieval-y dungeon synth-y music oh and keep an eye on @lootdonkey.bsky.social for future updates 💀👑 store.steampowered.com/app/4380860/...

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Fool King on Steam

Dethrone the Fool King in this tactical autobattler with asynchronous PvP! Amass your troops, apply powerful upgrades and set your battle formations. Watch your plans come together or fall apart in fr...

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Firefly Studios (Official) @fireflystudios.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

💀 FOOL KING 💀 Dethrone the Fool King in this tactical autobattler with asynchronous PvP! We are extremely excited to announce that Firefly Studios have gone into game publishing, with our first game coming from the stellar @lootdonkey team. TRAILER: youtu.be/E5r5bKE5CWY

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Fool King - Announcement Trailer (4K)

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Something exciting is happening tomorrow! Check out the FONO Showcase at the time of your favourite timezone 7PM BST / 8PM CET / 8PM CAT / 11AM PST / 2AM CST / you'll figure it out. www.ign.com/articles/for...

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For One Night Only is a New Showcase Celebrating UK Video Game Talent, Here’s How To Watch. - IGN

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Gareth Davies @spudonkey.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Gregor the taker of skulls and his mount Nibbles.

An illustration of a dark knight riding a capybara.

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Milktooth | making Bad Magpie @milktooth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

HELP! get our indie game to 60,000 wishlists!! Bad Magpie is: - a narrative adventure game with a densely packed open-world - full of cartoon logic and slapstick comedy - an emotional journey told without a single word of text or dialogue wishlist NOW and we'll love you forever 🫰

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Catherine Unger @catherineunger.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

One of the first times I drew our squishy little magpie

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Ben McInnes - Making 💀👑 @benmcinnes.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Can confirm, this is a mighty fine game. Go play the demo! 🪱🍎🥚✂️

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Milktooth | making Bad Magpie @milktooth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

50k wishlists in a week. from our small team: thank you! 🐦‍⬛🔥

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˗ˏˋ Jeanne ˊˎ˗🥵☀️ @janeprigent.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

lil' kings 👑

9 kings drawn in shade of red, pink and yellow

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Bad Magpie - 2027

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Adoné Kitching @adonekitching.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It's coming 🍄🍄🍄 soon! Wishlist NOW and check out the shiny new demo. Congratulations, @teamlazerbeam.bsky.social! You're making such a special game.

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 07/06/2026

Shroom and Gloom has a fresh new demo ahead of its summer release on Steam! 🍄 Get a taste of the moody first-person, roguelike deck-builder bursting with fungal foes and mountains of mega-combos! 👅

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