iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 14m

(2/2) i learn from her all the time we take excellent care of each other we have a little weird dog i'm grateful for Lynds, my family, and friends who have helped me get to this place in life @apocalynds.bsky.social (family photo with certificate by Nimit Malavia)

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 14m

update for friends with whom i haven't spoken in a while i'm living in canada with my wife Lynds Gallant she is the best person i've ever met she is an artist and art director for video games brilliant, courageous, kind, and very funny (1/2)

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I too step out from a little shadow

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

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Sam @mardiroos.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

You are a skilful and trusted vizier. You will advise me wisely on how best to rule the kingdom. You will not scheme or plot. You will not inveigle my other courtiers into turning against me. You will not lie to me about scheming or plotting. If you scheme or plot against me, you have to tell me,

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Outstanding articulation of the glaring problems with DLSS5 (technical, artistic, ethical, economic) and perhaps it took some courage — well done, and much needed. Thank you Alex!

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Ricky Haggett @rickyhaggett.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We're looking for someone to work with us! Reposts appreciated <3

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Did anybody get a GDC deck of cards? Do I have a card in there (they told me they were gonna do one of me)? I would like to give my card to my gilfriend, please message me if you have it 🐤❤️

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Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure 🧩⚔️ @furnimatgames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Big/little news! You can now play Arranger on iOS/Android without a Netflix sub! Enjoy the first ~hour of the game free, then unlock the full game for $9.99. This version also runs at 60fps! With a cute new icon! iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/arran... Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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Arranger App - App Store

Download Arranger by Furniture & Mattress LLC on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Arranger.

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (PS5/Switch) up for preorder on Amazon ($34.99) amzn.to/4avFQY2 #ad VGP buff.ly/tIX5BaT PNP buff.ly/4i08UCU Lost in Cult Editions buff.ly/y4qvk2L

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This is a great edition featuring brand new art by @lynndoodle.bsky.social and Kelly Smith linktr.ee/beatfist! and much more…

Art by Lynn Scurfield. Arranger's protagonist Jemma saunters smilingly while a gleaming blade hovers overhead. Jemma is flanked by the lovable oddball cast. Framing the scene, the eyeball-rich purple Static goo encroaches menacingly.

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Stephen Maurice Graham @smgdraws.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We did it again! Thrilled to announce our latest Editions, this time we’re launching the lovely puzzle adventure ARRANGER. New gamebox artwork housed in a wraparound illustrated slipcase, essay booklet, art cards, poster, sticker OH YES! It’s a beauty :) Artwork by: Kelly Smith and Lynn Scurfield

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 27/01/2026

"You raise your voice, I erase your voice." ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights. Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY

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Adam deGrandis @adamdegrandis.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

i whipped up a basic website for myself. It's been fun getting back into the web after not doing any web work for like 20 years adamdegrandis.com

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 18/12/2025

We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier. Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder. thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...

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Concept Artists Say Generative AI References Only Make Their Jobs Harder

“The ‘early ideation stages’, when worlds are being fleshed out by writers and artists, are literally crucial to the development of a game’s vision,” said one artist.

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noé @celechii.itch.io · 29/11/2025

last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')

comparison between apple's finder icon and mine. apple's is the split blue and white smiley face, mine is two blue and white anime girls making out

comparison between discord's icon and mine. mine is like a screaming cat on a blue/purple slimy background

comparison between celsys's clip studio paint icon and mine. mine is similar but rotated with some comic styling and pink and blue highlights

comparison between mozilla's firefox icon and mine. mine is similar but looks closer to the old firefox icon and brings back the little arm and gives the fox a cute little smiley face

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Now that Spooky Express is out, it’s time to shout out the people who made it happen! Thread follows... 🧵

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Spooky Express

All the passengers are dying to ride the Spooky Express!

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Nico Recabarren @cabezotta.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Last week! 60% OFF! Don't miss it! Leave a nice review! 🧩⚔️

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vlada 👁 ➤ UVW-CWA @vladadraws.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

I've wanted to keep this incognito for a while as the union launched and grew but the thing I am proudest of making this year is definitely designing the @videogameworkers.bsky.social logo 💪

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is $7.99 on Steam buff.ly/b80CJxF US PSN buff.ly/vsJBaRB $14.99 in 2 game bundle on Fanatical buff.ly/VwQVMd6

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Mr Sleepy Man has won my heart. His plight mirrors my own. I love the music

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Arranger is in this awesome money-saving bundle! Such an honor :)

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Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure 🧩⚔️ @furnimatgames.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Nico explains to Jason of @somanygames.co.uk the challenges of making a game with three co-directors, yowza!!! Also what is the biggest challenge with game development in general? Watch the full episode here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-il...

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I've edited some 90 second clips from the great interview Nico and I did with Jason at @somanygames.co.uk. Do you like this?? At least 4 more on the way…

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AmericanTruckSongs10 @ethangach.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Some I've spoken with believe Wilson's optimism comes in no small part from wanting to go all in on generative AI. If you work at EA and are seeing AI creep into your work like never before I'm ethangach@protonmail.com and ethangach on Discord.

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Wow thank you for playing and liking it! :D

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

It was really enjoyable! I’m listening now and it’s a very interesting. Thank you for the great questions

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

How nice 😊 I really enjoyed this conversation with Jason and Nico about Arranger.

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

thanks Pat! it’s great to have you on board (pro bono fine?)

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David Hellman @davidhellman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Fact, I invented open world Mario Kart several months ago in this iPad doodle. Tracks connect landmark-nodes in a sprawling landscape. That’s just what Nintendo showed this morning! If they have any integrity AT ALL they will add my name to the title

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