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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

one common thread (among the horrifying many) between the numerous ICE shootings/murders is that no first aid was administered to the victim. armed combatants of the government shot to kill, and if they didn’t kill right away, they gave time for it to happen anyway. it is absolutely grotesque.

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Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026

Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!

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Natalie (Tali) Vancouver era ✨ @talidev3d.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I know the industry is in a dire state right now for jobs but If any indie studios see this and need an additional programmer, PLEASE let me know ASAP! my partner @barndone.bsky.social is a great generalist programmer and needs a home! Vancouver on 1 salary isn't going to cut it for long 😓

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Remi 🤖 @oddrobot.com · 16/07/2026

He's Maurice, he's bitter, he's a fly, there often only one thing on his mind 💩. moar comics here: mauricethebitterfly.blogspot.com

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Nessa ✨ @nessathewriter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hi bsky! I'm looking for game writing/narrative design work, freelance or full time! I have 6+ years of experience working with both AAA and indie studios, shipping over a dozen projects like Borderlands 4 and Endoparasitic and more! You can find my website and portfolio here: www.nessacannon.com

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NESSA CANNON

Experienced game writer and narrative designer available for commissions, assignments, and contract work.

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Dave Padilla 🔜 Develop Brighton @davepadilla.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It’s time for me to head to Develop Brighton for the week! Let me know if you’re also in town so that we can grab an iced drink and chat by the waterfront!

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danielleri @danielleri.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Also want to share this op-ed by @kerrblimey.bsky.social from yesterday, on the bloodbath at Xbox, and the absolutely *insane* practice of holding 1600 survivors of said bloodbath under a proverbial gun for a year. Absolute ghoul behavior. www.gamedeveloper.com/business/opi...

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Opinion: Welcome to the house of pain, brought to you by Xbox

Don't mind the screams.

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Lauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts

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Plague Poems @plaguepoems.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

When you see the story about how the world now has its first trillionaire, and when you see the story about how laboratories in Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, it is important to understand that in many ways these are the same story.

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Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 10/06/2026

Ubisoft EMBARGOED news to outlets about the layoffs and studio closures, FYI. Employees were told this morning. And then many reached out to us. Companies trying to embargo layoffs and closures might be the most embarrassing thing I've ever seen in my 16 years.

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Brendan Blaber @brendanblaber.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Why does every Nintendo Direct sound like this?

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Morgan Shaver ⚔️ @polwingedhussar.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I keep meaning to do a proper announcement for Winged Hussar PR and keep getting delayed as I take on more client work. Good problem to have. So, consider this the announcement... Winged Hussar PR is officially open for business! ⚔️ wingedhussarpr.com

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Jeremy // Making Star Spark @jeremyjackson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It's #WishlistWednesday! In #StarSpark you battle your way through a tournament using timed combos and a deck of attack, defense, and support actions. You can check out the monthly wishlist stats in the quoted post and you can wishlist Star Spark on Steam 🙂 🌟 s.team/a/3639950 #GameDev #IndieGame

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Master combos, unleash powerful attacks, and survive dangerous encounters to win the Star Spark Tournament! Plan your moves and outwit your opponents in this roguelite, turn-based fighting game.

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Seb Downie-Blackwell @downieseb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Sitting at the spot, resting my legs, listening to a nearby tour guide. Turns out I'm at the exact spot where the sacking of Nanking was launched. Didn't mention it oddly enough. Just called it a war. 'imperialist expansion" was the highest criticism.

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Nessa ✨ @nessathewriter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I’ve had a few consulting gigs wrap up and now have time in my schedule for new projects! I’m a game writer with six years of experience working with AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, Star Trucker, and [REDACTED]. Full resume and portfolio: www.nessacannon.com

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NESSA CANNON

Experienced game writer and narrative designer available for commissions, assignments, and contract work.

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Dave Padilla 🔜 Develop Brighton @davepadilla.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

It’s maybe a little late to announce that I will be in Kyoto tomorrow for BitSummit! Want to meet up and chat about games, cats, or how amazing Hokum was? Smash that DM button and send me a message! (I’m also more than happy to talk biz as well)

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

you know what the real data center is. the human mind. thank you,

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Nessa ✨ @nessathewriter.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

the logical end goal of the Scientology speed runs is a group of fourteen year olds dressed as Minecraft characters finding Shelly Miscavige

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Darren M. A. Calvert @dmacalvert.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

From this day in 2021: My nephews were curious about Final Fantasy after seeing a Moogle I drew and I described Chocobos as looking "kind of like Big Bird" so then I had to draw it.

A drawing of a Muppet-y Cloud Strife riding on a Big-Bird-like chocobo.

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Morgan Shaver ⚔️ @polwingedhussar.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Instead of giving up, I'm now looking into starting my own agency to provide social media, community management, and comms support / consultation to indie games and small businesses. I'm genuinely good at these things and helping indies succeed has always been one of my greatest passions.

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Dave Padilla 🔜 Develop Brighton @davepadilla.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

"the fuck is dragon view do you just look at dragons" - @bradflick55.bsky.social my9games.com #my9games

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Animation Diversity Fund @animdiversityfund.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Hi everyone! We are looking for animators who will be attending GDC to volunteer as a buddy for our scholarship winners! We’ll have a small social one evening (on us), & it would mean a ton to our scholars to have someone in the industry to meet & chat with. Please reach out if you are interested!

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Dave Padilla 🔜 Develop Brighton @davepadilla.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

GDC is less than two weeks away, so I figure that now is as good a time as any to let people know that I will be in San Francisco that week. Let me know if you want to grab some coffee, lunch, or drinks and catch up!

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TONY GRAYSON 🗻 @tonycomputerentertainment.com · 23/02/2026

We are looking for people with a good, collaborative spirit, the burning desire to make games that don't fit the industry standard mold, and the skills to back that up. If that sounds like you, you can check out the job description and apply on our site: summitsphere.com/jobs

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Jobs — SUMMITSPHERE

Developers behind ANTONBLAST.

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Hunter Bridges @hunty.biz · 21/02/2026

We launched Penny’s Big Breakaway on this day 2 years ago! Wow time flies

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a cartoon character is holding a penguin in a game

ALT: a cartoon character is holding a penguin in a game

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Tim Borrelli Loves You @anim8d.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

New game dev starter kit just dropped

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Eka | Dosa Divas @ekanaut.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Reminder to other indie dev teams especially new teams. Most of us are happy to share advice and give feedback on publisher/funding/platform deals and terms. There are some shady predatory biz weasels that will take advantage of you as soon as your game starts to pop off. Please reach out.

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Nessa ✨ @nessathewriter.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I’ll be at GDC this year doing portfolio reviews and joining the new writers’ Q&A panel!! I’m looking for more work and your next game needs a writer, so let’s get coffee!

An infographic of Nessa that says “Nessa @ GDC 2026” with panel listings being “Narrative Portfolio Reviews” on Monday March 9th at 1:50lm and “It’s Not In the Writer’s Manual: Q&A for New Writers” on Tuesday March 10th at 10:30am”

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Morgan Shaver ⚔️ @polwingedhussar.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I'm really struggling and could use some help finding work if anyone has any leads, including freelance or contract work, I'll take anything 😩 I've got 10 years of experience in gaming with strengths in writing, editing, communications, social media and community management

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smokey eunuch™ @dommedeluise.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

no eres mis casa bonita no eres mis esposa bonita

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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Do I know any composers/audio folk going to GDC who are open to helping a first-time GDC goer in their discipline find all the cool stuff? Asking for a friend!

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molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

they're executing moms and nurses in the street. they're using preschoolers as bait. they're stealing people's dads and grandmas and children. they're tear gassing babies. they're staking out schools. there is no remedy but abolition. any proposal that doesn't start there is an act of violence.

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Nik 🌻 @nikpantis.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Hello network! I'm looking for someone who will be at GDC this year, has experience starting a studio/biz dev, and is willing to come and speak with a group of cool devs! Reach out by DMs pls! RTs appreciated. 🤩

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Jason Scott @textfiles.com · 19/01/2026

People are all "why does Mamdani have such energy" and it's one cute trick we call "not being in your late 70s on a series of anti-dimentia drugs while a coterie of assistants and staff members, some of whom are second generation, are trying to turn your it-won-once strategies into a response"?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.

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Gravity Well @gravitywell.games · 09/01/2026

It's an incredibly exciting time at Gravity Well! ✨ Our team is growing, and we're looking for talented people to help us build something special. We're hiring across our Art, Engineering, Production, and QA departments! Check out all our open roles here: job-boards.greenhouse.io/gravitywell

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Madeleine Vasaly @madeleinevasaly.com · 08/01/2026

Minneapolis.

Demonstrators at the January 7, 2026, evening vigil for Renee Nicole Good. A tall flag reads "Fuck ICE."

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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Applications for the GDC 2026 Amplifying New Voices scholarship are now open! www.amplifyingnewvoices.org

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HOME | ANV

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Nessa ✨ @nessathewriter.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

hi everybody! I'm urgently looking for full-time game writing/narrative design work. I'm a 6-year industry pro working with both AAA and indie studios on titles like Borderlands 4, Endoparasitic, and [REDACTED]. I also edit and consult! Updated portfolio is live on my new site: www.nessacannon.com

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NESSA CANNON

Experienced game writer and narrative designer available for commissions, assignments, and contract work.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/12/2025

BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...

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WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment

I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.

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huck mason @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

this is not behavior becoming of a FIFA Peace Prize recipient.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Trump's comment about Rob Reiner, a beloved American, really demonstrates the rottenness of his character.

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Dave Padilla 🔜 Develop Brighton @davepadilla.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Here's my 103rd annual reminder that you don't need to buy a TGA ticket to network with other devs this week!

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Tim Borrelli Loves You @anim8d.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We’ve all been busy so this post is late, but please donate if you can! We use the money to help our scholars make it through GDC week with as little financial distress as possible, as well as support them through our Mentor Program. Every little bit helps! #GivingTuesday

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 02/11/2025

Do not trust subscription services. 🗣️📢 Buy physical. Store your own raw digital copies. Keep the media and art that you love within your own access.

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Celia Hodent 🔜 #GameUXsummit @celiahodent.com · 31/10/2025

Hi, Londoners! I'll be giving an in-person full day #gameUX masterclass on Friday Dec 12th in #London. You can sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-co... Let me know if you have any questions. Please share and I hope to see you there! #UX #gamedev #training #masterclass

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Game UX & Cognitive Science Masterclass (London,UK Dec 12)

Learn the cognitive science and UX practices behind successful games like Fortnite, from former Director of UX at Epic Games.

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Jeremy // Making Star Spark @jeremyjackson.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

This week I... LAUNCHED THE STEAM PAGE FOR STAR SPARK! 🎉 Here's the announcement trailer showing off some gameplay. There's still lots to do, but it's cool to be at this point 🙂 Wishlist it here! store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/... #StarSpark #ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame

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Dave Padilla 🔜 Develop Brighton @davepadilla.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Are you an aspiring game developer who is looking for helpful information on what hiring managers are looking for in a portfolio? Well you are in luck since I will be hosting an IndieCade Horizons panel tonight at 6pm PST and will be joined by some industry veterans!

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