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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 29/09/2026

Man, they really know what their most used feature is, don't they.

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⛧Vikintor⛧ 🇧🇷 @vikintor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From Alma (2014) – to Evangelho da Carne (2026) Study and practice were the only path that led me to love what I do.

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FieldExplores (Gator Days) @fieldexplores.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Secret Ingredient - Gator Days

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mors @mors.games · 21/09/2026

i made a short game for #gbjam with @tetraminose.bsky.social, @livvyglizzy.bsky.social, @batfeula.bsky.social, and @datagoblin.bsky.social it's a puzzle platformer where every block you touch turns into gold! mors-games.itch.io/midas-crutch

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DitzyFlama @ditzyflama.com · 21/09/2026

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Tuba Zef 🐟fishpersonshooter.com🐟 @tubazef.com · 20/09/2026

Just like Bong Joon-Ho said

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho saying: "Once you overcome the 1-inch tall barrier of not being a bitch about graphics and different control schemes, you will be introduced to so many more amazing games"

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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oh god I found this weird sketch on an old sketchbook, oh god why did I draw this

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 19/09/2026

Just gonna tap the sign real quick

i want games with gay people who are woke and im not kidding

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Belle @ autumnal wonderland! @torrentempress.neocities.org · 08/08/2026

Okay here it is, I told you I would post it. I locked in, so fucking hard. So, so hard. Please read it special thanks to @joebasser.com for inspiring it with his post. Read the entire thing, think about it before you reply.

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How creatives and devs can all finally escape the control of the silicon valley of evil and make a trillion dollars

ft. ATprotocol (the remix)

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 10/09/2026

Me: I need to make a placeholder model to test that automation script I'm writing. Just a bunch of cubes would be enough. Me an hour later: ... I will name him Peter McPetersonian.

A funny lil mustachioed bougie guy with glasses and a tiny top hat. Made with Blender 4 and ADHD.

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doc @docseuss.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

fuck you, love yourself

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doc @docseuss.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"should I buy the harry potter game/watch the harry potter tv show?" Good people don't support genocide, hope this helps docseuss.medium.com/if-you-say-y...

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if you say you know something’s bad and do it anyways, are you a good person?

Alright, here’s a quick hypothetical for you.

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 03/09/2026

I'm super late to the party but if you like picross games like I do, and also cute rodents that you can dress up and arrange a home for, BUY THIS GAME!! It's so good, I legit never played a nonogram game with so much care and passion poured into it. And there's a free demo! PLAY IT!!

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Mistress Divinity, Queen of Autism @queenofautism.myatproto.social · 31/08/2026

if you're on speakerphone in public, i'm allowed to chime in.

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 02/09/2026

Without saying your age, what is your favorite movie that came out when you were 20 years old? ... in this case, "came out" means the US release, anyway.

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 02/09/2026

I was able to automate my fur blending technique in Blender with a script, and I'm totally stoked! It's such a time saver! And that means I can now also automate pretty much anything! I knew learning Python was going to come in handy eventually :P

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 27/08/2026

So! Unity is also going all in with the ai slop. I haven't been using it for a while but I'm still selling a couple things on the asset store, so this affects me, unfortunately. As a dev, DO NOT fall for it. And here's why... 1/3

Email from the Unity Asset Store team:

"Hi,

More and more Unity developers are using agentic workflows alongside Unity. Agents can write code, but they don't know how to drive *your* tool unless you teach them.

That's what AI Skills are: small markdown instruction files (`SKILL.md`) that ship inside your package and teach any agent when to reach for your asset and exactly how to use it, with individual skills that are verified against your actual source code.

We’re providing you with guidance on how to quickly add AI Skills to your tools.

Related: Check this forum post for a Skill you can use to ensure your tools adhere to the Editor Foundations Design System, allowing your users to have a cohesive experience when using your tool. If you do not yet have access to the publisher forum, please check the “success” email when an asset is published to the store for a form you can fill out to obtain access.
Why this is worth an hour of your time
AI systems can generate outcomes that may be similar to your solution. As more users opt for this, sales can decrease. AI tokens are expensive, and prone to sub-par results without costly revisions.

You have already solved hard problems. Enabling AI Skills will allow AI-forward users to enjoy faster, better, and less expensive outcomes when they allow their AI bots to use your solution, rather than recreate it."

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 27/08/2026

Can anybody recommend some good artists/comics with particularly good facial expressions? I'm trying to practice my faces and I'm looking for stylized references.

Funny shocked face from Gintama, idk who that is, I never read/watched it.

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 22/08/2026

Still taking a break from game dev to learn and practice art. And I made a big breakthrough today; I learned how to automate fur tufts blending using the vertex weight proximity modifier in Blender. It's such a time saver! Making actual hair is still a pain but I think I'm getting somewhere.

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Frog Detective! Truly wonderful, bitesize experiences, incredibly funny and witty

static.klipy.com

Frog Detective Walking with Spatula

Alt: Frog Detective Walking with Spatula

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 22/08/2026

I'm sure there's been worse and I forgot, but I still remember that time I got called an idiot facist for saying news outlets shouldn't be allowed to blatantly lie... which is already a thing in Canada. I just preemptively block people who have a weird vibe now, solves the problem.

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Tuba Zef 🐟fishpersonshooter.com🐟 @tubazef.com · 14/08/2026

Here's a list I made with some of the coolest people in this site that talk about old games bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Second this, Exophobia is seriously fun

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"Indies will save us" No! YOU WILL SAVE INDIES! Go leave a review for that neat indie game you like, share the trailer for an upcoming game you're anticipating, tell your fave developer they did a good job, go tell people about such and such game that's just come out, you can make a difference!

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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Being a degenerate is so fucking rad

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 08/08/2026

Pros and cons of abolishing monarchy in favor of democracy. Pros: No more hereditary autocracy. Cons: President Kong doesn't have the same ring to it.

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Short King🎃Scream Queen @curiah.city · 08/08/2026

Middle aged freak here speaking from experience: You have so much to live for, even if the world wants to make you feel otherwise. We've got your back.

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 04/08/2026

Without downloading new pics, what is it like dating you?

me exactly one minute into a casual conversation: ...and all i'm saying is, ronald reagan was the devil.

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 04/08/2026

Should I keep posting my (tame sfw) furry art on main? I think I should. Anyways, here's one I made for @flloydgraybirb.bsky.social , based on the "um actually" meme . It was a fun one!

Nerdy easter bluebird with big thick glasses going "ackchyually".

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 02/08/2026

I took part in Art Fight this year to basically force myself to draw, since I've always wanted to get better but I've really been neglecting it. I can already tell I improved during just that one month.

Explo the Typhlosion just vibing on the grass. Look at this absolute cutie!

Drawn during Art Fight 2026 for SystemSayoo; https://artfight.net/~SystemSayoo

Eugene took a liking to you at the club, but he's too nervous to keep his cool. It's kinda cute actually ;3

Drawn during Art Fight 2026 for Annyraindragon; https://artfight.net/~AnnyRainDragon

Luzbean just really loves corn. It's her favorite food! You could even say it's her "ride-or-die" ;3

Drawn during Art Fight 2026 for Luzbean; https://artfight.net/~Luzbean

Ambre showing off her exterior design skills~

Drawn during Art Fight 2026 for Midnitesnow; https://artfight.net/~midnitesnow

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Hellforge Studios - IVOR DEMO OUT NOW! @hellforgestudios.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

it's finally here - double the game modes, double the axes, double the fun! play IVOR's brand new demo now and let us know what you think - find it on Steam and itchio NOW! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3033980/... Itchio: moonmusegames.itch.io/ivor

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doc @docseuss.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Yeah. Been a while since I got to announce a game. If you're a publisher who wants to make a bunch of money on a revolutionary horror game, you should reach out.

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Creon the Draggie @creon.babydraggie.com · 24/07/2026

A relevant @xkcd.com xkcd.com/1053/

I try not to make fun of people for admitting they don't know things, because for each thing "everyone knows" by the time they're adults, every day there are, on average, 10,000 people in the U S hearing about it for the first time.

Fraction who have heard of it by birth, 0%;
Fraction who have heard of it by 30, approximately 100%;
U S birth rate, 4,000,000 per year;
Number hearing about it for the first time, approximately 10,000 per day.

If I made fun of people, I train them not to tell me when they have these moments. And I miss out on the fun.
"Diet Coke and Mentos thing? What's that?"
"Oh man! Come on, we're going to the grocery store."
"Why?"
"You're one of today's lucky 10,000."

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 24/07/2026

Went to the thrift shop today. I've never felt so betrayed 😭

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 22/07/2026

Nothing's quite as satisfying as being told "you can't do X" and then doing it. Prove the haters wrong! 💪 Also god damn I need to get a Playdate.

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 22/07/2026

I kind of understand why the 6-7 meme didn't get translated to metric. "Two meters" doesn't have the same ring to it. 👋👋

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Hellforge Studios - IVOR DEMO OUT NOW! @hellforgestudios.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The undead rise and so will you... IVOR has a demo coming to Steam on July 31st! Sharpen your axes, load your shotgun, and get to killing... soon! WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM: store.steampowered.com/app/3033980/... ALSO ON ITCH.IO: moonmusegames.itch.io/ivor

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 15/07/2026

Just finished watching The Amazing Digital Circus. Great show, I love how it explores interpersonal and mental health issues. Gooseworx did an amazing job! My one grievance is with the fandom; I can't believe how many people think Jax is/was unsalvageable. Did you even watch the series?!

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 12/07/2026

I ended up scrapping that one, it was way too jank, not to mention prone to short circuits. I thought I could get away with not having to wire individual leds. I'll just recycle the leds and do it the right way this time.

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Possum A-ko @kaiserbeamz.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Bringing this mindset to the lead-up to GTA VI

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 10/07/2026

The princess only ever gives Mario cake. I can't blame him for going after some hot buns 🔥

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 08/07/2026

Incredible blog post by @liasae.bsky.social here, on code and genAI and having some and demanding some dignity and pride in what we do as programmers really

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 07/07/2026

Working on a horror game made me realize that I really don't know how to make a horror game. I've been debating whether I should put it on ice and work on something narratively simpler until I know what to do, or just say "fuck it" and do it anyway, at the risk of ending up with a dogshit game.

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doc @docseuss.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Oh, you've made a video game? And you want people to play it? Well, let's talk about how to do that better. How, exactly, can you make sure people care about your game and want to tell other people about it? Check it out here: docseuss.medium.com/its-not-enou...

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it’s not enough to build something, part 1

Some years ago, before I entered the industry, I had a minute disagreement with someone in the comments section of a Kotaku article. I was…

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ʟᴜɪs ʜᴇʀɴᴀɴᴅᴇᴢ ⚡ @beetlenaut.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

ķ̶̢̠͉̱̱̗̯͕̟̣̄̑͆̃̑̋̎͌́̚̕͠ͅn̴̡̥͎̠͕̪͙̺̪͔͙͑̾͂̄́̑̅͝͠ͅį̴̨̭̩̦͚̼͉͉̬͒̋̓̈͘͜f̴̢̡̛͕̘̳̪̩̬̹͓̥̘͓̅̃̆͑͂͒͐̚͜ḙ̶̮͔̮͇͚̥̹̖͚̣̮̜̪̆̈́̑́͆ͅ ̵̟̬̝̮͎̺̬̜̙͙̪̙̫͕͇̏̆̈́̀î̵̢̭̱̼̩̳̯͖͕̻͕̟̠͕͑͑̽̑̀͛̾͛͘ͅń̶̳̘̥̳̱̮͕̱̘̤̖̌ ̴͍͕̉̀͗̉͆̅̒r̵̨̧̢͉̜̬̬͎̗͔̪̼̳͌̒̆́͊̌͆̕̕͜͠͠͠ͅä̶̧̢͉̖̜̥̥̻͖̞́̔̅̓̍́̽̚i̶̹̳̿̒̃̓͜n̶̘̠͗͒ 2026 for #screenshotsaturday

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 05/07/2026

Back on my electronics bullshit! That experiment last time gave me an idea, so this time I made a 9 by 11 led matrix, and I'll try to make a lil game with it. It's super jank, but it works! Took the entire afternoon, I'll make the driver circuit later 🥵

LED matrix, built on a hand-cut masonite board, front view.

LED matrix, rear view. I soldered each row and column directly with the pins of each LED. I should probably have used jumper wires or at least soldered individual wires, but I wanted to keep it as simple as possible.

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ICARUS @mistericarus.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I made a Doom map. Short sweet slaughtery type thing inspired by the DC reflecting pool being riddled with algae.

og-icarus.itch.io

GRIM REFLECTION by OG_ICARUS

DC Got Bigger Problems Than Just The Alage

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David Jalbert 🦥 @davidjalbertgames.ca · 01/07/2026

Happy birthday, Canada!! It's not perfect here (nothing's ever perfect tbf) but I love you with all my heart ❤️🇨🇦

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