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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 3h

I was just thinking about this. I'm not sure if I just follow less people here or what, but I love that I can ignore the site for half a day and then catch up in 5-10 minutes.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 3h

Now, BlueSky might not be dramatically different. But my feed feels much less stretched out and I like having more control over it. Time wasted here is like, the equivalent of a smoke break instead of an afternoon.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 3h

From a pure value perspective, Twitter for me fell into the same hole as Facebook and Reddit. You don't get any meaningful moments or connections, you just scroll and scroll, wasting hours and getting nothing from it. You are voluntarily giving up pieces of your lifetime.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 21h

Got so many thoughts about #KnightsOfGuinevere. But, I desperately want to see the series continue and see what it can do once it gets properly up to speed. youtu.be/vluX-LA1Vc8

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KNIGHTS OF GUINEVERE: Ep 2 - Wolves Around The Corner

YouTube video by GLITCH

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Petri Leinonen @strangeworlder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Isoja #roolipeli -uutisia. gogam.eu/fi/2026/09/2...

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RUNOI @runoigames.com · 10/10/2026

Fortune Fragments' hopeless romantic client Julian needs help finding a love that's actually..... yanno..... real? Who do you think will be best for him? #indiegame #puzzlegame #visualnovel #indierpg

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I've been wanting to watch the anime for a while, but been stuck waiting for a bluray release :/

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Fuck that. Absolute trogolodytes. It's a great first look, I can't wait to see more!

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Moomins, for sure. I have memories of when I was like 4, retreating behind the living room couch.

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Hufsa Groke

ALT: Hufsa Groke

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I've also found local fandom spaces to be fundamentally rather insular, clique-like, with a high barrier for entry for everyone. I can only imagine how much harder it is with the additional gender aspect.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This helps, thanks! Though I'v been playing a lot of Elden Ring, so my mind connected this to how your base weapon numbers scale off your stats (also A,B,C,etc.)

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

After failing to retrofit the lock mechanism between new covers, I was luckily able to reassemble the original notebook and bulk its covers with cardboard. It's just, this is pretty much the best "premium" feature I can imagine for a notebook, so it felt strange that it was so hard to find.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Not sure if anyone can relate, but I was HUNTING today for some kind of a notebook with detachable pages that I could reorder and reorganize. This was for my Japanese studies. I know it's not the most common thing to look for, but I was surprised I only found one, with crappy, soft covers.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Love that we can still get these kinds of distinct series in finland. The visuals were such a breath of fresh air, it's brilliant.

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 29/09/2026

We’re on the hunt for games writers! Our dream? To find our next staff writer… But freelance opportunities come up each and every month, too. Please DM @mostlyalright.com (Nick, our Games Editor) or if you’re old-school like us, you can also send an email: nick@teamdebug.com Location irrelevant

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I keep thinking like, imagine the same kind of lack of accountability applied to any animals you own, or viruses and bacteria that you work with. Just because something can act on its own doesn't mean you don't have responsibility over it.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Every YouTube gaming doc/essay like this is a mini Christmas to me. My walks/chores/sleep is going to be so much better for a while.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This has what I want to say is a slightly anarcist art style, reminds me of Smiling Friends and other more experimental animations.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Love the serene night sky and the warmth glow of the hut juxtaposing with these beautiful yet strange creatures. Always appreciate seeing unique takes on sirens. We did a similar exploration with @dlikt.bsky.social on our nixie character: bsky.app/profile/coco...

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That's an awesome design, super impressive how well the sitrus theme is incorporated!

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Duolingo had some bizarre inner mechanism where it just kept quizzing me on words I already knew. And of course, completely devoid of grammatic context. I HAVE found apps that actually work for language (Japanese) learning, but they're structured much like a traditional school book.

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 21/09/2026

By the way, we’re always on the lookout for writers of interesting gaming features… We are very much indie, and there are also limits to what will fit into a print magazine, but we do pay decent rates! Our standard rate is £300 for a researched 1500 word piece. Transparency is good, folks!

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I bought a few layered 2D forest backround asset packs for my project for probably 50 bucks. For the usage I've gotten out of them, they might've as well been free.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yeah, for stort/content specifically, I've definitely encountered situations where the "iterative process" is more about jumping to new directions rather than finding the best way forward. More "this isn't it, let's do a different thing" less "how do we make THIS thing work?"

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harlequinade shadows @outsidershadows.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Hi, everyone! Does anyone have a Vgen invite code they can share?

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Mikko Rautalahti @mikkihel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I wrote a lot of this game and I suspect this is the thing that gets more attention than anything else I did for it. I'm okay with it. www.ign.com/articles/rem...

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Control Resonant Features a Powerful Twin Peaks Quote, Paying Tribute to the Late David Lynch Who Inspired Remedy's Games

Remedy's games have always had Lynchian inspirations, including its new open-world action game Control Resonant.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As someone who only recently got into Columbo, this sounds very based.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Oh, it was the exact same games for me. Made up for the impression that LoZ Twilight Princess left in me.

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Horsefly Games - Wishlist The Polar Darkness @horseflygames.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In a world filled with AI assets, I decided that the human touch is better! Check out how #ThePolarDarkness is made entirely by hand. It is a taxing process but so much fun!! Wishlist on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4521110/... #indiegame #horrorgame #indiedev #lovecraftianhorror

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End-all Entertainment @end-all.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Finally made a main menu! I always procrastinate making these but it's so rewarding looking at the finished product. So here it is! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4708140/...

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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

for Undertale's 11th birthday....... please watch this animated short me and my friend @shnikkles.bsky.social made. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU7J...

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"My Dinner with Sans" - an Undertale fan film

YouTube video by jess a.m art

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Zaire @zeestermeester.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hey, about three months later I am still looking for work. I have done senior level work, I’m comfortable owning zones, writing cutscenes, and environmental narrative. Open to working in other mediums as well.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Wishing you all the best vibes. Seeing the two of them always brings me joy.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

She's stunning, great work capturing the pose and the expression both, they go together so well!

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The "woman literally too angry to die" moment from Dread lives in my head rent-free.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This makes them feel sometimes more human than their Star Trek counterparts, imo.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Pretty much yeah. The thing that distinguishes it still even as a "Star Trek" like series is that while serious, it allows its cast to show the low-brow aspects of human experience. They can be jerks, gross, crude, overtly sexual, etc - while still spearheading humanity's great space journey.

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Antti Seppänen @mielipuolijumala.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'm so honoured to have been a part of this as one of the writers. Congratulations to everyone involved. Thousand Hells is out now! Check it out, there's nothing quite like it.

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I see a lot of games which have impressive systems and vast content. Extensive upgrade paths, simulations, roguelike mechanics. Stuff that surely took a lot of work. But they're not selling me a fantasy. What is the experience I'm getting, what role am I stepping into?

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Niko Nikkilä - Game Writer & Narrative Designer @coconutmilkf.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hacked together a very simple Special Effect for the battle Songs today. It's more style than substance, but a better base to iterate from than what I had. #ScreenshotSaturday #ScreenShotSaturday #GameDev #SoloDev #KalevalaseuranTuella

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