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I guess it's weird that the email you get offers a link to the removed comment, with the actual comment removed. If they don't want to show you what you did wrong, I don't know why that link's even provided at all.

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House House @househouse.com · 9h

An explanation on why Big Walk isn't available on Xbox. bigwalk.game/xbox

Regarding Xbox

In June 2026 we announced that the release of Big Walk would be limited to computers, Switch 2 and PS5. Since then, we have received many messages and comments, asking about a future Xbox release. We would like to address those questions here:

We have made the decision not to release Big Walk on Xbox, in accordance with the Palestinian-led BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement’s call to boycott Microsoft, and their designation of Microsoft Games (and Xbox) as a priority boycott target. If you need help understanding our motives, we would recommend reading about why Microsoft is a BDS priority target, the successes this kind of pressure has already had on Microsoft, and especially, watching this great introductory piece by People Make Games.

It has always been our intention for Big Walk to be played by groups of friends, and we know that keeping the game off Xbox runs counter to those intentions. This decision means that some people will miss out on playing Big Walk with their friends, and we understand the disappointment we’re causing. We are disappointed too.

We would love for people to be able to play the game on Xbox, but not until Microsoft and/or Xbox have been removed as BDS boycott targets.

We’ve made this decision with the belief that meaningful change can be made in the world, that coordinated collective action can confront even the most powerful interests, and that one day, Palestine will be free.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
House House

(see bigwalk.game/xbox for links)

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 18h

If you make a comment on Reddit that their rule robot doesn't like and it gets removed, they tell you about the offense and let you know which precious rule has been broken, but they won't show you the words that made the robot cry. It's like saying "You know what you did" and refusing to elaborate.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 22h

I've said it plenty of times before, but these are the exact same chumps who were vehemently against WYSIWYG editors because they let unskilled web developers get by without knowing every little detail about front-end.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 23h

I don't have Sweeney money, and I can find good programmers who don't whine about it being too hard. Maybe it's a Tim problem.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 23h

Why is Elon still allowed to draw breath upon our planet?

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Not so much a single area (although I have my personal gripes), but a research initiative to observe non-engineers would reveal some interesting things that engineers and existing devs wouldn't have as many issues with. That's what I want to see.

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Philip Drobar @philipdrobar.northsky.social · 12/10/2026

Cogito For Godot 1.2.0 is here. Our "Immersive Sim Template" has gotten a new big release with a ton of improvements and QoL features. If you're unfamiliar with it, here's a new featurette video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHD2... #MadeWithGodot #CogitoForGodot

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COGITO for Godot v1.2.0 Featurette

YouTube video by Philip D

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WeIndies @weindies.org · 14/10/2026

@unity.com and @epicgamesstore.bsky.social's recent push into AI is damaging to the creativity that empowers the games industry. We Indies rejects the notion that such tools and services have a place in the industry and our community at large. We hold a firm stance that AI has no place in games.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Be nice to the hackers who spoiled all that food. They were just trying to demonstrate how their elite skills could waste as many natural resources as possible. Blame the AI data center hiring manager who gave them that assignment.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

My electric razor finally died, after months of it slowing to a painful crawl, so I just shaved with a non-electric one for the first time this millennium. I think it was a hotel freebie. Honestly, it went a lot better than I expected. Maybe now I'll look for one of those fancy refillable ones.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

(Related: my signature yo-yo is coming out soon! I'm incredibly happy with the design, and I think a lot of people will really enjoy it.)

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Interviewer: can you explain this gap in your CV? Yo-yo designer: modern unresponsive models need a significant gap so they don't bind during play

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I've memorized maybe six Alt codes, but now that I'm stuck on a laptop, none of them work anymore. Since most of my writing's in spreadsheets right now, I have certain characters like an ellipsis, em dash, and bullet in an unused cell, so I can copy and paste them when needed. Shouldn't be this way.

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Dr Surekha Davies, Historical Monster Consultant (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

There's a special cauldron in hell for venture capitalists who fund companies that are destroying democracy, humanity, and the planet.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Money just be pretty tight for them these days. Oh, that reminds me, I haven't claimed my free Epic game this week.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I'm one of those UXers who'd get all stubborn about that kind of thing. Not always the most popular with certain engineers.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Always a good feature to have, but a horizontal slider to represent a radial angle?

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yet no flash drive has exactly enough space for these predictable sizes. Just like how bags of hot dogs and buns never have the same number in stores.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I only watched one trailer, and it seemed like it was specifically targeting Portlanders who've read the books and are still obsessed with everything Colin and Carson do in 2026. Unfortunately, that person has no money and just moved to a country that won't have the movie in theaters.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I still don't know why the American market never properly got those things. To this day, they seem like a sci-fi fever dream. Like someone combined floppies and CDs into one concept design, and the only ones who got to use them lived in a strange faraway land.

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JVG 骨 @jasonv.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I may not be the smartest, but I'll never use ai, so eventually I will be

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Finally, a good use for that garbage heap of a site

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

On a desktop-style non-chiclet keyboard, sliding my thumb up to press C isn't difficult, but making sure I don't accidentally press Space while I do so is the tricky part. On a laptop, that's less of an issue, but bleh laptops for games. I think I'd prefer X. Farther down than Down = crouch.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I must have made this silly thing over a decade ago, and I had no idea big budget games would be so much worse these days

A screenshot of the original Wolfenstein 3d, with the protagonist holding a pistol and facing a door. This is most likely the first level of the game, with the dark blue walls. There are all sorts of text hints on the screen: "Quest added: Obtain the blue key" and "Press (triangle) to access your quests" and "You need a blue key to open this door" and "Hint: Follow the arrows to complete the quests." There's also a mini-map in the lower right corner, and a pointer showing the distance to the blue key.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Probably my fault. I've been downloading a bunch of games this week.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I just use the Sansa Clip, but that's despite the clip part. I never clip it to anything, so it adds to the size for no reason. But the most important part is having access to volume, pause and track buttons by feel, without having to take it out of my pocket to look at it.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sooooo anyone wanna help sort through a couple thousand game submissions and come up with the next Demospree schedule for fun? And a producer credit, not that that means anything?

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Lindsey Wailes (looking for work!) @linwail.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If anyone helps me land a job I’ll draw them a silly rat of their choosing. Or multiple rats. 👀

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Is Rust the giveaway that AI was involved? Are there other signs here?

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This is awful. I'm so sorry. 🫂

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I hope you've printed and framed that email

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Telkei @telkei2.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We don't hate the rich enough

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I remember Tessa picked up on Branding faster than it took for you to demo it, so she might be down to come up with a variation!

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We might have to do something very different with the format. Adding one game a year was a cute idea, but I feel like accepting only 27 games when so many people want to showcase their demos won't be living up to the potential of the event.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

2,526 submissions now! I am so screwed.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Just rewrote the Big Inciting Incident in [StF] to make it a lot more realistic, I guess. Or something that would make a lot more sense given the year that it happens. Someday I promise to be a lot less vague when I talk about my game.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Man, what a perfect easter egg for the old school fans. I guess having someone walking around holding a gallon jug would be too on the nose.

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Obstacle Overdrive | Available Now! @arcaneermine.com · 07/10/2026

Obstacle Overdrive is available now on Steam! Whether you want to relax at your own pace and explore each level, or try to beat every level without flipping over, there's something for you to enjoy. store.steampowered.com/app/3412490/... #indiegames #gamerelease #cozygames

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There was a line in Spaceballs about how Lonestar was raised "somewhere in the Ford Galaxy" and it probably took me 20 years to realize what that was a reference to

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This game is weird and lovely. If you've ever felt a little like you're in a place you don't quite belong, or you ever wondered what it's like solving a mystery in some sort of retro time nexus full of characters who are just the 100% most, you gotta help this one get made.

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Here's the (updated) third issue of the Demospree newsletter! I interviewed @ginaloughlin.bsky.social about composing music for game demos and what might make them different from full releases, and I recommend @breakthenight.bsky.social's hack & slash demo! preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

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Game musician Gina Loughlin!

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Clifton B @cliftonb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Why hello there. Death to ICE. That's all.

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