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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The absolute glory of a NYC bagel from Apollo’s.

Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Now it’s finished. After getting C++, I discovered a pesky achievement I failed to complete. I got “Tiny Hands” tonight. Thanks @localthunk.com for an exceptional game.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thanks for publishing Chasing Lilacs. 💜

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doctober @docseuss.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

In case you missed it, Mischief just announced our first game since Adios!!!!!! It's in a city @pabastien.bsky.social and I have been dreaming about for years, and is a postmodern pastiche of... all the games we didn't make! And there will be a shotgun in it. ;)

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John Romero @johnromero.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What an incredible honor, and DOOM is the only video game on the list! Congrats to DOOM devs, players, modders, and the entire games community. This one is for all of us. Thanks @gene.meme and @washingtonpost.com !

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

132 pages. 25.5k words. It’s the first draft. 🎉 Still some bits of the conclusion to finish up, but I need to read through the body first.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Next week, I hope to finish the first draft of a new book. 🙌🏽

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

George is sad that John is away. He’s a rescue chihuahua that we’ve had for a few months. Such a sweet little guy.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

When I referred to the industry as being “crashier” now than it was in 1983, I meant how it feels to live and work in this industry as a developer, not in terms of industry revenue. A🧵...

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Game On the Movie @gameonthemovie.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We’re announcing Stretch Goals for Game On, the documentary about @brendaromero.bsky.social! The FIRST ONE is live right now! 🔥 This is just the beginning... 👀 Please check it out and help us hit that goal! 💥🎬 #GameOn #kickstarter #documentary #filmsky #games #gamedev @romerogames.bsky.social

Game On Kickstarter Stretch Goals Announced with exciting stretch goal rewards for all backers!

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Game On the Movie @gameonthemovie.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Our first #Kickstarter Update is out! THANK YOU to everyone who has backed Game On so far... we truly believe @brendaromero.bsky.social's story should be seen by everyone who's a fan of #games. Please check it out if you haven't already! 🎮 www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

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Update 1: What an amazing first day! THANK YOU! · Game On: A Feature Documentary about Brenda Romero

Greetings, all,We are so humbled and thankful for the outpouring of love and support we've received in the opening hours of this Kickstarter for Game On! If you're following the project, or have alrea...

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Game On the Movie @gameonthemovie.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

In 48h, Theresa Loong is launching a 30-day #Kickstarter to finish Game On, a feature #documentary about pioneering game designer @brendaromero.bsky.social and the lasting impact of her work on women and the next generation of creators! gameonthemovie.com/kickstarter #indiegames #filmsky #bluesky

A banner for the movie Game On A feature documentary about Brenda Romero with a picture of Brenda Romero sitting in front of a computer monitor with a video game on the screen

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Game On the Movie @gameonthemovie.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

“Game On” is almost across the finish line! Following our #Kickstarter pre-launch page boosts momentum for launch day. Thank you for supporting #indiefilms and #games and helping us bring this story into the world! @brendaromero.bsky.social @johnromero.bsky.social gameonthemovie.com/kickstarter

An image of Brenda Romero, Director Theresa Loong and John Romero during a shoot for the documentary about Brenda called Game On

This photo means a lot to me. It was taken during a Game On shoot with Brenda and John Romero, people whose passion, generosity, and creativity left a lasting impression on me.

This film is a labor of love. It’s about creativity, courage, and what it means to build a career — and a life — in an industry that doesn’t always make space for everyone. Making it has reminded me why these stories matter, and why preserving them matters too.

We’re getting ready to launch our Kickstarter, and before we do, we’re hoping to reach 800 followers on the project page by February. Following doesn’t cost anything. You’ll be notified the moment we go live. It makes a huge difference in helping the campaign succeed.

If Brenda's work inspires you, if you care about the future of games, or if you believe stories like hers deserve to be told, I’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to follow Game On on Kickstarter and share it with someone who might care, too.

Thank you for supporting indie films and games, and for helping us bring this story into the world. Theresa

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Game On the Movie @gameonthemovie.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

We have super exciting news! We're launching a @kickstarter.com for the film Game On: A Feature Documentary about @brendaromero.bsky.social in early 2026! #gamedev Our pre-launch page is now ready to follow. Please click to be alerted when the campaign begins! 🚨 www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

A pretend newspaper front page with the news that the documentary, Game On: a feature documentary about brenda romero has a pre-launch page now live on Kickstarter

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Game On the Movie @gameonthemovie.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

In recent years, Game On director Theresa Loong has been prototyping #gamedesign workshops. "I love leading these workshops because it allows the audience to participate in actually making #games!" Read more in Theresa's most recent #Substack post: gameonthemovie.substack.com/p/bringing-a...

A hand holding up a round black sticker with the movie title "GAME ON" in yellow and the website gameonthemovie.com below

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his infernal disciple @thelastdisciple.itch.io · 19/08/2025

@johnromero.bsky.social Has anyone pointed this out, that your book makes a cameo appearance in the latest season of Dexter? 😈

David Dastmalchian's character standing in a book store in the latest season of Dexter.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I also got the Completionist achievement on Balatro, so I probably could have finished a few more books, but like…

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Just finished A Thread of Violence by Mark O’Connell. Gripping, well-researched reporting where the author’s story weaves seamlessly with the subject’s. A brilliant read.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

I have been listening to Reclaiming with @monicalewinsky.bsky.social. It’s enjoyable and inspiring, with a good bit of laughs, too. I well remember the framing of 1998, how her character was absolutely assassinated. I am so inspired by her reclamation of her story/space that I had to share.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I was up at 6:30, excited to read a draft of an essay I am working on. Twenty-year-old me would be scandalized by this event, not to mention its public revelation.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I just got this bag from the Irish maker Anxious Preoccupied. I could fit my desk in here! Absolutely love it and the beautiful pop of green. anxiouspreoccupied.com

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

We’re so fortunate to have a festival like Cúirt right on our doorstep. This year, I have gone in for the workshops, and they have been well worth it.

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Hope to see you tonight at 6pm at Charlie Byrne’s!

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Fresh off a call with the upcoming speakers of #1reasontobe at this year's GDC. It's going to be a great session!

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Romero Games @romerogames.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today's article is an opinion piece from @newsweek.com ranking all the DOOM games from worst to best! Check it out and let us know... do you agree with their list? 🤔 www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

If you were teaching a 12-year-old to code today, and you had access to an Apple II, would you consider starting there? I find the “I get it!” rewards then were greater than the rewards now. I also like being close to the machine. An admitted bias.

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Romero Games @romerogames.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Our Black Friday Sale is here! 🎉 Get 20% off your purchase when you spend €200 or more on romero.com. Just use code 20OFF at checkout!

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Brenda Romero @brendaromero.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I am reading Memoir: An Introduction by G. Thomas Couser for my PhD, but I really want to be reading Heart, Be At Peace by Donal Ryan.

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Aisling Walsh @aislingwalsh.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Here's hoping more Irish lit mags will join the great migration, but for now I've included all the ones I could find!! go.bsky.app/M7713mj

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