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Prof. Catherine Flick @liedra.net · 05/09/2026

I wrote a column for the Stoke Sentinel/my university newsletter. It’s about AI of course, and covers the problem with nomenclature and what we lose when we use AI. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ethics...

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Ethics of AI – beyond the hype

By Catherine Flick Professor of Ethics and Games Technology at University of Staffordshire AI seems to be everywhere at the moment – popping up as chat bots on websites, automatically suggesting edits...

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Forage Friends @foragefriends.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Dr. Amelia Herbst, clinical psychologist and avid gamer has published her first article on our Forage Friends Patreon! You don't have to be a member to read her thoughts about what makes games special in regards to mental health. Check out the article here: www.patreon.com/cw/ForageFriends

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Phoenix (no follow4follow here, thx) @thephoenixpath.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

1/2 My most sincere thanks to everyone who has shared or donated so far. This community is amazing beyond words. And my apologies for being so quiet over here - it's been... a lot and when I've not been ferrying kids to and from school, I've been with Nix. gofund.me/80c14499c

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Donate to Help Nix keep his home as he battles life threatening sepsis, organized by Shannon Valdes

Hello all. Shannon here on behalf of Nix. Stephanie and I wan… Shannon Valdes needs your support for Help Nix keep his home as he battles life threatening sepsis

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Many Cats Studios @manycatsstudios.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Impact nominations are OPEN! We are looking for the next cohort of Impact to join for Year 3. Are you or someone you know working in the UK games industry and identify as disabled or neurodivergent? #impact www.manycats.uk/impact

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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 12/05/2026

Heya gamedev folks! We're on the hunt for game codes to help fund donations at the Hope Booth. We had a very successful PAX East this year, and as a result are running low on codes! Want to help support the work of @takethis.org? Drop us a line! Reskeets much appreciated!

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Take This @takethis.org · 05/05/2026

LIVE NOW May's first Work & Chill stream is live! Sarah is all ready to host, so grab something to do, get in here, and let's see what soothing animal we'll have on screen this week!

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Twitch is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.

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The Greater Restoration @thegrcrew.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

GR is back this Friday at 10 AM EST, kicking things off with some amazing interviews, and our first game: Road Trip of Horrors, a Call of Cthulhu one-shot by @insanekitty32.bsky.social, starring @thecandacemarie.bsky.social, @pherbear.bsky.social, @impathic.bsky.social and @ghostcandle.bsky.social

Text on a colorful background reads: Road Trip of Horrors, Call of Cthulhu, Greater Restoration 2026 Benefitting Take This, 04/24/26 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT twitch.tv/the_gr_crew. Potion bottles contain photos of the various players, with their names and socials listed.

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Many Cats Studios @manycatsstudios.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

You have 1 day left to apply to this year's mentoring program! www.limitbreak.co.uk @limitbreak.co.uk

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Limit Break | Video Game Mentorship Program

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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 19/04/2026

Only 24 hours left to apply! 💖 Are you a part of a marginalised group in games looking for mentorship? 💖 Do you want to mentor & help level up the next generation of talented game devs? Final chance to apply and be part of our 2026 cohort. Applications close tomorrow! limitbreak.co.uk/apply

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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 30/03/2026

Limit Break, the award winning mentorship program for marginalised people working in the UK games industry returns! 💖 Part of a marginalised group in games looking for a mentor? 💖 Want to help level up the next gen of game devs? Apply to be a mentor &/or mentee now! ⤵️ limitbreak.co.uk/apply

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M. J. Gallagher (Final Fantasy mythology) @mjgallagher.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Only ONE WEEK to go before the Kickstarter campaign for MYTHS & TRADITIONS THAT INSPIRED FiNAL FANTASY TACTICS. I’d be so grateful if you could share this or tag a FFT fan you know to ensure they don’t miss out on early backer exclusives. There are some big surprises coming… Link below

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Andy Robertson @geekdadgamer.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

What if there were a better way to discover new games? 🌎Explore a universe of games. 🎯Bigger cards = most similar. 📚Card behaviour = genre. 🍿Click = trailers and screenshots. 💰Flip = game details and price. Ludocene subscribers are testing the prototype this month: www.ludocene.com/subscription

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Christopher Leech @chrislpsych.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Felt feelings. Cried a little. Wrote a poem. Cried a lot. Healing is a process, and a long one. But it is a process.

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The Greater Restoration @thegrcrew.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Once again we are getting ready for another year of games and shenanigans benefiting our friends over at @takethis.org . We hope to see not only familiar faces, but also make new friends along the way as we roll dice and play games from April 24th to the 26th.

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M. J. Gallagher (Final Fantasy mythology) @mjgallagher.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Mythos: Final Fantasy XVI launches on 28th Feb. I was thinking about releasing another preview chapter. You interested?

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Christopher Leech @chrislpsych.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Do you love Studio Ghibli? Do you have something to say about it? Well submit your abstract using the link below! I've submitted because I have MANY things I want to say. An there's so many amazing things you could say too. :) playstorypress.org/2026/01/05/c...

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Call for Papers! The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: Studio Ghibli – Play Story Press

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GoblinKatie 🎲 @goblinkatie.com · 25/01/2026

Are you going to PAX East? Do you want to support an organization that promotes understanding & awareness of mental health in the gaming industry? Then please take a moment & consider signing up to volunteer for Take This. And if you’re not going, I sure would appreciate if you shared this post. 💛

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Take This @takethis.org · 22/01/2026

REMINDER: Volunteer signups are open for folks who want to help us out at PAX East in Boston this March. The form to volunteer will be open until February 6, so don't wait to sign up! More information on requirements/expectations can be found on the form ➡️ tinyurl.com/TTEast26.

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The Blogging Goth @theblogginggoth.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

On this day one year ago, #DavidLynch left us for places wonderful and strange. Rest in Peace.

Two pictures of David Lynch from his YouTube series during lockdown. In panel one he says "good morning, everyone. It's..."
In panel two he looks to the side in slightly aggrieved perplexity and the caption reads "It's an absolute shitshow out there, today."

Thanks to @sadpeaks on IG for this!

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Take This @takethis.org · 15/01/2026

📣 ATTENTION GAME DEVS! WE NEED YOUR VOICE! 📣 We're conducting a confidential survey on mental health & workplace stressors for people working within game dev. Your insights can help inform best practices and improve resources & support across the industry. Survey ➡️ bit.ly/TakeThisResearch

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Take This @takethis.org · 14/01/2026

It's that time of year again! We need volunteers to help staff our AFK Quiet Room and Hope Booth at PAX East this March! If you're going to be in Boston and want to give back to the community, head to tinyurl.com/TTEast26 to fill out the form. More info re: requirements/expectations on the form.

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Sarah Mills 🌻🧶🌱 @sarahmills.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

COMMON TIM W

Screenshot of a Kotaku article, quoting Tim Bender: "I fucking hate gen AI art and it has made my life more difficult in many ways... suddenly it infests shit in a way it shouldn't," Bender told me in a recent interview. "It is now written into our contracts if we're publishing the game, 'no fucking AI assets.'"

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Spoonie the Ghoulie 🎃 @spoonienet.com · 05/01/2026

It's a frosty Monday and I'm officially back to "work" but * I'm a freelancer looking for work * so what I'm really saying is I'm available for new projects as of...today! I'll be catching up on emails so today's a good day to catch me if you've been wanting to chat business 😁 li@spoonienet.com

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Dr. Emily Friedman @ecfriedman.com · 04/01/2026

If you are a TTRPG Actual Play creator who records in-person & would be willing to share your setup (photo/video or me observing in-person*), I’d love to hear from you as I finish the book. (Comments, DMs or ecfriedman@auburn.edu) *In-person: - Atlanta/AL/GA - Philly area - DC area - Bonn - UK

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Take This @takethis.org · 30/12/2025

🎁 Get your gift in before the end of the year! 🎁 Thanks to Take This board member Pete Hines, we have a $15,000 match for our Accelerate the Future of Gaming fundraiser! Every donation is doubled until the match is met. givebutter.com/TakeT... 👉

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Accelerate the Future of Gaming

Mentorship Opens Doors, Sparks Opportunity, and Shapes Futures

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Christopher Leech @chrislpsych.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

A Man on The Inside is a fabulous series but oh my days - Season 2 hits different as an academic. 😂

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honor sachs @drhonor.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

If you’re wondering why your friends in academia are a little on edge right now, it’s because an eighteen-year-old who hasn’t done the reading, doesn’t look at the assignment, and has does no critical thinking skills more complex than “because I think it’s in the Bible” can literally end your career

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Christopher Leech @chrislpsych.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Really proud to have been a part of this in 2025! It makes finding your next favourite game easier to find, and you can hear from experts (including ME!) to see what we recommend! Check it out. :) www.ludocene.com

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Home - Ludocene Game Discovery

Game discovery from people you trust. Ludocene is a free game finder that uses human-researched data to match you with games you'll love.

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Christopher Leech @chrislpsych.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Do you like #ChronoTrigger? Want to write about it? This Call for Proposals closes at the end of this week (Because Epoch magic!). Check it out below! #Academic #RPG #Square Pinging @drkowert.bsky.social @thevideogamelibrary.org for viability. tinyurl.com/PsychgiestCT

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Call for Papers! The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: Chrono Trigger – Play Story Press

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

LAST CALL: CfP Chrono Trigger (I know it says the call is closed but we will still take proposals through the end of this week) share.google/mKaQDTs5rpYX...

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Call for Papers! The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: Chrono Trigger – Play Story Press

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 16/12/2025

Chrono Trigger!! An amazing opportunity to be part of an amazing series! Check out @chrislpsych.bsky.social’s post below 👇 I promise, this one of the coolest series’ 📚

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Call for Papers! The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: Chrono Trigger – Play Story Press

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Jennifer Kretchmer @dreamwisp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I had a great conversation about Draw Steel, art description, accessibility, and much more with @jondenor.com a few months ago, and there is now a transcript along with the episode! I really, really enjoyed this chat and think we touched on a lot of great stuff. goblinpoints.com/2522

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Jennifer Kretchmer: Making TTRPGs Accessible to Everyone | Interview - Goblin Points

News and interviews about Draw Steel and MCDM. New episodes thrice a month. Hosted by Jon de Nor.

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Aren't sure what to get that #gamestudies friend, colleague, love interest? Here are my top 10 Game Studies books that I'd recommend! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhE4...

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Top 10 Game Studies Books You Need to Know (2024 edition)

YouTube video by Psychgeist

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Daniel Cook @danctheduck.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

BTW, Spirit Crossing is coming to Steam. The goal is to create a major Cozy MMO with a huge population of folks making friends in a safe and welcoming space. I deeply believe we can make the world a better place. If this interests you, please wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/2321960/...

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Spirit Crossing on Steam

Befriend bears, aid lost spirits, ride fluffalo, and build a thriving village with other players in this multiplayer life-sim from the creators of "Cozy Grove." Find endless opportunities to...

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M. J. Gallagher (Final Fantasy mythology) @mjgallagher.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Kickstarter backers, I’ve just sent out an update on Mythos’ imminent release. You should find it in your email inbox.

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Shirley Temple Bar @shirleybar.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 05/12/2025

🎉 #FeatureFriday! Check out this great clip of alum/streamer Shleedelie playing Bardic: Quest for Love — one of the delightful games in our Indie Allies for Impact bundle! Grab the bundle + support @takethis.org and @igdafoundation.org. 👉 buff.ly/fk7ivz8 #IndieGames #GameDevs

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Jonas 'The Rising Star' Gawe @jttg.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I'm really really struggling to find potential Sponsors for @limitbreak.co.uk at the moment We're not looking for huge amounts of money. We're a very lean programme thanks to our amazing volunteers! Can you help? Look at out Sponsorship Deck or share this post 💖 limitbreak.co.uk/sponsorform

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Limit Break - Sponsorship Deck Request

Please fill in the following, and we will reach out with our most up to date sponsorship information.

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s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 15/11/2025

‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’ —Alice Wong

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Eyepatch Wolf @eyepatchwolf.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

“0% woke shit” a black man with a physical disability leads an environmental terrorist cell trying to save the planet from mega-billionaires and you play as a cross dressing twink femdomed by two different women ending and the final boss against the gayest angel of all time

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Josh Mathews @vandalheart.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Yearly rant that fireworks shouldn’t be sold to the general public.

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nupsu @nupsu.me · 16/01/2025

Legends 🌟 #nightinthewoods x #animalcrossing

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Stephen | Queer & Disabled Creator @pronouncedsteven.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The asexual community has much to celebrate! But Aces deserve more than visibility. Many still don’t know asexuality is valid, and those with intersecting marginalized identities, like aces of color, disabled aces, and queer aces, face tough barriers. #aceweek

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Andy Robertson @geekdadgamer.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

We are bringing our biggest ever Family Gaming Zone back to EGX! South Hall S1680. Over 100 games to choose from with experts on hand to suggest titles, explain PEGI and parental controls for consoles, Roblox and PC. www.familygamingdatabase.com/Family+Gamin... See you there? Shares welcome.

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Stealth40k @stealth40k.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu says he’s never used generative AI, and never will. "I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself." automaton-media.com/en/news/fina...

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