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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The story of my one time on SNAP and how my religious family reacted: a thread

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

In our latest Breaking Into Games panel, we spoke with @bigealien.bsky.social, Founder & Creative Director at @cavebeargames.bsky.social! 🐻❤️ From starting an #indiestudio & mentoring juniors to her studios debut game, Plantasia—Ayla shares her #gamedev journey + tips on entering the #gamesindustry.

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Breaking Into Games with Ayla Derrick

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TheLindaChung @thelindachung.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Congrats to @bigealien.bsky.social and the incredible team at @cavebeargames.bsky.social for being featured on #GamesBeat. Thanks to @davidjagneaux.bsky.social for telling their story: building opps for the next gen of game creators. 👏🎮 Link below. #gaming #indiegame #gamedev #IGDA

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Hi my name is Ayla, I'm 28 and I decided I want to go to the nail salon every three weeks for the rest of my life

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

One gear I grind with LotR is they make Gimli a little comedy punching bag and I think Gimli is a very serious man ( ￣-￣)

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Cave Bear Games @cavebeargames.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Here’s a behind-the-scenes of working with Cave Bear Games 🐻 Spend a day with our Social Media Manager 🌱

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The biggest plothole in Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets is that there is NO WAY Hermione would EVER write on and rip out a page of a library book.

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Is this not the best Infinity Nikki picture ever taken

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Final celebration pic Infinity Nikki

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Are all limited banners going to have the same 3 star items in Infinity Nikki? I thought everything would be new. What do I do with the duplicate 3 stars I have a bunch of?

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

"everything you need to know before the update" "Be sure to do this before the update" IM READY JUST GIVE IT TO ME #InfinityNikki

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Cave Bear Games @cavebeargames.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

So inspiring to see everyone at the #GameAwards2024!! The west-coasters of Cave Bear Games had such a blast meeting everyone and seeing such an amazing showcase of so many milestones for the gaming industry this year. Here's to seeing you all here again in 2025! 🐻💚

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Why would I ever take criticism from someone I would never take advice from?

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

"it's better to be a monster than an arrogant god"

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I'm on my way to LA for The Game Awards!

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Small Loan Studio @smallloanstudio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Watch our new trailer now: youtu.be/4ky2DSbKBaY?... Thank you to @kshitijk.bsky.social and @noahdaythief.bsky.social for their work, and @sean-baxendale.bsky.social for narration! Wishlist The Ouroboros Express, releasing on 12 Dec: store.steampowered.com/app/3234430/... #VisualNovel #IndieGame

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The Ouroboros Express: Steam Trailer

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Infinity Nikki has a death grip on me

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Cave Bear Games @cavebeargames.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Getting started in the games industry may feel daunting, but there are lots of ways to develop the necessary skills for your dream role 💚 Here are tips straight from the Cave Bear team that’ll help you get started🐻

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

"offering 10k reward for any information about United Healthcare CEO assassination" I've actually never seen anything ever, so...

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Haunted Chocolatier update SOCKS CONFIRMED Magical socks speculated 🤔✨ #StardewValley @concernedape.bsky.social

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

This picture of my Gudetama Tamagotchi does not get enough love

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

IM STARTING A NEOPETS CULT WANNA JOIN?? #Neopets

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Neopets is still alive - in case you forgot. Unlike my cat - but that's ok I have forever memorialized her in Neopia

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Neopets appears to have a new investor, Double Black Capital, who promises modernization, experiences, and partnerships, "under new leadership"

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Knoebel @knoebel.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Blizzard is delisting the original 'Warcraft 1 and 2' from GOG on December 13th but GOG will update them regardless because they are on the Golden Oldies list. www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

If I get another goddamn Haunter promo card I'm gonna surprise attack Pokemon HQ stg #pokemontcgpocket

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Don't mind me, just scouring my brain for its most unhinged thought to post on Blue Sky

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Like this if you remember the Tamagotchi

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Please don't forget to thank the indigenous community~ Plantasia explores an alternate history where the indigenous cultures of North America thrived without colonization. We cannot write our Mesoamerican inspired game without recognizing our history.

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

It may be thanksgiving but it's also DANDANDAN

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

THREE different kinds of mushrooms in one picture!

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Ayla Derrick @bigealien.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

People on LinkedIn really don't like it when I call Elon Musk an idiot 🤣

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Alex Vallesi @avallesi.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

*taps mic* *clears throat* Hi everyone! It’s good to be here! I’m Alex V. and I’m the lead Narrative at @cavebeargames.bsky.social! We’re currently working on our debut title Plantasia, which you can now wishlist on Steam! Find us at store.steampowered.com/app/3236330/...

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Plantasia on Steam

A cozy game where you garden, craft and solve puzzles to restore plant life to a barren world.

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