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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I'm guessing a lot of emerging creators consider the world incredibly broken and see themselves as resistors-- but harbor a deep or even subconscious fear they're actually just as evil as everything around them

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Dear readers, he is not exaggerating I didn't marry my husband for his cooking but it is THE most incredible bonus

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John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In light of some magazines pulling scummy things on creators lately, I’m doing a little thread on short story rights. I don't want anybody getting taken advantage of. Also, if you're new, this stuff can be confusing!

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hoptimus @hoptimusprime.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

one of the best devs of her generation: boss, i found this error scenario, but don't worry, i've created a fix fox it an- middest male manager: pssh no highly trained man would do that, we don't need your girl math best male astronaut: *immediately fucks up* middest manager: save us girl math

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Fields of Mistria ✨ Out now in 1.0 @fieldsofmistria.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

✨ Fields of Mistria has been nominated for Best Indie Game – Self Published at the Golden Joystick Awards! If you’ve enjoyed exploring Mistria and meeting its residents, we’d love to have your vote. 💚 Vote now: www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoysti...

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I am the embodiment of that stereotypical anime character who tries so hard at cooking but inevitably emerges singed with at least six Band-Aids

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy to report I've found a decent Starbucks pumpkin sauce copycat recipe so I can continue in my glorious basic bitch ways without supporting union busting 🎃☕🍂💪

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sometimes things work out, big or small. Hang in there and celebrate when you can 💜🫂💜

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I get ~5 spam calls & texts A DAY with all kinds of spoofed numbers and information, what am I supposed to think?????????

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Like, identity theft risk is so unbelievably high. But since I decided to play it smart and keep my information safe, I gave up my apparently unicorn of a chance to talk with an actual person and have to call back tomorrow and likely be on hold for an hour or more

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's astounding that in the year of our Lord 2026 a government agency will call you with no notice and ask you to verify a bunch of personal information INCLUDING your SSN with no easy way for you to validate their identity and call them back directly through the main line

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matte jones @pillowfort.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

without any doubt:

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Note I am not saying this changes my beliefs or overall approach to work/life. Just that I need to know clearly what I'm up against.

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I should run some A/B test submissions 🙃🙃🙃

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I guess this seems obvious in retrospect but I'm just now realizing that one reason my resume hasn't gotten much traction might be that it doesn't mention using AI anywhere, even in passing (because I avoid it whenever possible) and I can only imagine 99% of AI hiring filters look for it

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I think the last thing I should be doing right now continuing to read news about horrific things but I'm having such a hard time stopping myself from continuing to read news about horrific things

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Ben Winters @benwinters.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

that chatbot doing that unsafe/violative thing is not it 'going rogue' or an 'unfortunate incident of unintended consequences,' it’s the logical and devastating consequences of an unsafe product put out by irresponsible companies that have been conditioned to believe consequences dont exist for them

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's been over a year since I've watched Frozen 2 so brb, sobbing for the next two hours

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When it rains, it pours. We're still out here fighting, though.

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Maybe this is why I woke up this morning from a long, sad dream about my last day at Bungie. youtu.be/asnrQ1UoBQM?...

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The Next Chapter for Bungie

YouTube video by Bungie

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sounds like a job for pasta aglio e olio 💪 (and in your case probably a protein of choice 😁)

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

When the powerful playact powerlessness it is always a ploy to avoid accountability.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/09/2026

Gina Hinojosa: "While we've been fighting over culture wars ... 15 billionaires have amassed money, power, and all our data and are about to blow up the world. And if we don't come together fast to save ourselves -- this is it"

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 18/09/2026

Since I've gotten a bunch of requests and Production 101 is fairly popular in emergent territories, I want to offer a pack with Production 101 and Direction 101 at a nice discount. Just hit the big button halfway down the page if you're interested. courses.ramiismail.com

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Levelling the Playing Field - Indie game dev courses by Rami Ismail

Practical, no-nonsense courses on the business of making games - for indie teams of 1–15. By Rami Ismail.

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In terms of references, I have indeed had some great meetings with people interested in a consultant type relationship. But most of them are looking for me to pitch a structure to them, not vice versa.

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I think your question is valid. I think it heavily depends on your discipline & target clients. My field being very broad, I'd at least have to come up with a few different packages & deliverables. The type of work I'd provide to a small studio is very different than a huge vendor, for example.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 16/09/2026

Production 101 of the video courses exists because too many times indie studios know how to build a game, but not how to ship a commercial game. Production is a large part of what publishers evaluate, and the skill you need to ship. Available now for teams & freelancers both: courses.ramiismail.com

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Marathon @marathonthegame.bungie.net · 17/09/2026

Ranked Cryo Archive returns next week. Get your loadouts ready!

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The big one is that I really want to start swimming at the local rec center. There are some clearer causes for avoidance there (namely that it feels intimidatingly unfamiliar) but it's smaller stuff too, even going for a walk

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I think this would be good for me. You nailed it with the "bracing for all the tiny transitions at once"

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's a strange dissonance to want to do something (both intellectually and emotionally) and then also feel this like... Foggy wall????? Of resistance when I actually consider putting that want into motion

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Yeah, I think you're right and that there's a distinct layer of avoidance rather than pure exhaustion or something else. It's so diffuse, though. I can't seem to nail down what specifically I'm avoiding. I'll spend some time reflecting

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 16/09/2026

Our @takethis.org streaming page is officially LIVE, complete with Creator Toolkit. Would love any feedback, and reshares! And of course, if you want to stream to support a better mental health in games, I'd love to hear from you! 💖 www.takethis.org/streaming/

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My go-to mechanism is usually to make it double as a friend activity, but that's not super viable right now.

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Any recommendations/resources/articles for how to navigate executive dysfunction related to leaving the house? Because there's just this intense invisible hurdle of what feels like exhaustion... even though you really really want to (in theory)?

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's the mental cost of all the peripheral work, ultimately. Business value proposals, visibility strategy, cost management... I'm really hoping I can land in a full time position where I can really focus on the work, the design and implementation of products in a specific environment.

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm in this very weird space where, to continue in my profession, I need to develop something very similar to an independent consulting role. I have really mixed feelings about it, because I want to stay in the discipline... but it's SO exhausting to effectively run your own business.

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Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sometimes my feed is just: [amazing art] looking for work [goated resume] looking for work [great writing] looking for work [banger music] looking for work Dave Slutbutt, CEO of Game Dev, has laid off 9000 people to buy a 4th house in Bora Bora. [industry veteran] looking for work

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The DLC Leadership Program is the first evidence-based certification for the people who hold digital communities together and the people whose decisions shape it. Developed for gaming communities. Applicable far beyond them. FREE TO TAKE. Join the waitlist. www.dpcleadership.org

dpcleadership.org

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

No Alaska flights to where we're going unfortunately 😭 closest Alaska airport is 3.5 hours away vs. American which is 20 min. Otherwise, big same!

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brosephene_ @brosephene.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

American airlines out here killing me Cross-country flight with ~75 people They have exactly *checks notes* Three I'm not exaggerating Three Cheese tray snacks for sale with zero other meal options 😆💀

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