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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Working from home you sometimes get the occasional scare your car won't start when you actually need to leave the house. Got a good scare this morning 🤣

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

✨ Achievement Unlocked: 10 years in the games industry! 🤯 From mobile AR/VR, game design to game publishing, and moving into production, what a wild, wonderful decade. Big thanks to the amazing peeps who made the journey so much fun. Let’s see what the next 10 years bring! 🎮✨

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The MIX @themix.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Submissions for our in-person MIX Fall Showcase are CLOSING this weekend! 📢 We're looking for exciting indie games to demo onsite during PAX West week. Submissions for our online showcase are also still open! 🤯 ➡️ bit.ly/MIXFALL2026

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Neopets @neopets.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Come to Neopets Booth #437 From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday of SDCC for a Void Within themed signing with TNT Aesop (Narrative and Game Design) and TNT Weirdough & TNT Clammyhand (Art)! Free mini print for the signing with every Saturday purchase while supplies last 🎉

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Miracle Tea 🥳 Club Soko is OUT NOW! @miracletea.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Club Soko is OUT NOW! 🥳 You can purchase it on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Apple App Store and Google Play today! 🎮 linktr.ee/clubsoko It was made with love by a tiny indie team so reposts and reviews are appreciated 🖤 #Steam #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #IndieDev #GameDev #Sokoban

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Mobygames announces new suite of pro tools for users to maintain their career profile, find jobs and see industry insights. bit.ly/4xNcmQb

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

July 2, 2026 ⭐- Aisha companion coming to Fortnite 🎉Holy heckie never thought something I work on would show up there 😂 Kudos to our licensing team for making this happen! Can't wait to check it out 🤩

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I have discovered Jeff's Bagel Run and I have never tasted such soft bagels 🥯😭 it's SO good!! I see why for the hype 👍

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Holy crap, just felt the Cuba earthquake all the way over here in Orlando. 😳 Was wondering why my desk and monitors were suddenly shaking! Hope everyone closer to the epicenter is doing okay 🙏

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Craving a hiking trip where your just out in nature all day trailing and listening to the wind rustling leaves 🌿

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🚨 ATTENTION NEOPIANS🚨: Excited to share that The Void Within: Chapter 17 is officially live and a massive sitewide raid boss has appeared! We're challenging the Vocivus, the Ceaseless Gourmandizer, pack your healing potions and let's head towards the front lines! ⚔️🌌 #Neopets #Gaming

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It’s official: NEOPETS FUNKO POPS ARE REAL! 🎉✨ Shoyru, Kacheek, Aisha, and Cybunny are on the way!! Absolute shoutout to the licensing and merch crew who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to lock this down. The team is absolutely crushing it 💛!! #Neopets #FunkoPop #PopCulture #Gaming

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AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Today is the final day to submit to be an exhibitor or speaker at AdventureX 2026! Applications are available at adventurexpo.org. Remember to submit before 11:59 PM GMT+1 today, 21 May! ⏱️ #AdvX #AdvX26

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AdventureX

Since 2011, AdventureX is the UK's only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming and interactive storytelling.

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Good morning! 🌞 Every week I take a few days to do trails in the morning before work to get some sun. Sometimes I run into turtles or rabbits 🐇 Luckily no snakes/gaters yet 😂 I love how the water reflects making it look like glass 💕

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#Neopets The Void Within Chapter 15 released!! This update comes with a new Battledome Arena (which hasn't been done in 10+ years!) A new BD challenger and plot progression. Super excited to have been part of this release 💜 Go team!!

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Convo with bf last night: Bf: what are we going to do when we finally retire!? I'm afraid of getting bored. Me: it will be our time to shine. We will form an INDIE GAME STUDIO FULL OF RETIRED BADDIES. WELL CONT. TO MAKE BADASS GAMES!! And be able to finally do it full time 😂

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

#Neopets is making big moves!! You might notice some friendly sidekicks popping up in an unexpected space this July…😁 SO HYPED!! Check out our latest blog update: portal.neopets.com/news/may-202...

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Void Within Chapter 13 began today!! Today's launch features some VERY challenging foes 👀Especially excited to see Vira featured so much in this chapter 💜 #Neopets

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I just backed Trial of Lotus - A Mystic Social Deduction Game on @kickstarter.com !! Very excited for this one! www.kickstarter.com/projects/yan...

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Trial of Lotus — A Mystic Social Deduction Game

A beautifully illustrated tabletop game of trust, deception, and fate.

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Just now realizing I never did an intro post haha 🤣 Hi everyone 👋 I'm Deana, a Producer working on #Neopets, I've been in #GameDev for almost 10 years. Love indie games & released my own called Path of Kami 🐺 Hobbies: Kdrama, Pokemon, Reading, Food, & Nature! 🍀 Happy to be here & make friends 😄

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Want to do something meaningful this AAPI Heritage Month? Buy a game. The first-ever AAPI Games Steam Sale (May 1–10) features games made by Asian-American and Pacific Islander developers. 🎮 Shop the sale: tinyurl.com/AAPISteamSale #AAPIHeritageMonth #IndieGames #AAPI #Gaming

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AAPI Games

Shop the first-ever AAPI Steam sale May 1-10 to support Asian-American and Pacific Islander developers!

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PAX @officialpax.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Calling all game devs! The #PAXWest PAX Rising Showcase applications are now open. 🤩 We can't wait to see all the incredible indie games in development, apply now! PAXWest26.com/GetInvolved

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

New trailer for the Neopets: The Void Within Ep 3! Surreal to see something you've been working on for months about to go out. Starts April 28 💜 🌌 youtu.be/EVQr194ma8o?...

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[Neopets] The Void Within Episode 3: Pentimento of the Painted! - Trailer

YouTube video by Neopets

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Neopets @neopets.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

What challenges does the Void hold? ..Or should we say, Challengers! 💥 Read our latest blog update on the The Void Within's return April 28 + check out our exclusive interview with Jellyneo and TNT Aesop and get ready! Links in bio

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Super hyped!! Excited for the new area and horsies!! 🐎

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Something is stirring in Neopia.. 🌌 I’m thrilled to share what we’ve been building for The Void Within! It’s been a fun journey. What’s coming: ✨ A Battlepass for the site (a Neopets first!) ✨ New BD challengers & more! The team has poured so much heart into this. portal.neopets.com/news/apr24-t...

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Neopets — The Void Within Episode 3: Sneak Preview

Episode 3 returns April 28 as Nyx, Baelia, and Luxinia battle the Void, new foes, and a final boss in Neopia’s epic showdown awaits heroes!

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 18/04/2026

Applications to be a speaker at Game Devs of Color Expo close today at 11:59pm EST! ✒️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply

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Apply | Game Devs Of Color Expo

Apply to speak at our online conference, show your game in our Direct, or sell your game in our Steam Sale.

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Neopies is coming to an end soon on Neopets & this year had some exciting changes. It's been a pleasure to produce this annual event, had a blast working with the team to get this event off the ground & try some new things. The reception has been awesome to see, proud of what we put together✨

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 12/01/2026

Imagine a website with EVERY VIDEO GAME BOOK EVER PUBLISHED! 🤯 Well…that doesn’t exist yet. But this one is well on its way! Reach out if you want to chat for a podcast or article 😊 👇📚👇📚👇📚👇📚👇📚👇

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The Video Game Library | All Books on Videogames

The Video Game Library is a site that celebrates books about videogames. From artbooks and children's books to novelizations and biographies. Indie writers to best-selling authors. Atari to Xbox. Come...

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gina 🐸 @ginaloughlin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

📣 it's Bandcamp Friday!! 📣 a great day to go and support your fave musicians by giving them Money in exchange for Bangers go go go!!!!

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Been obsessively playing #Palia lately, and I've started to expand my house plot. Loving the new look and new house series 🥰

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Growing up, my mom was into street racing so as a kid I spent my weekends with her joining her on her races and in the car scene. I was obsessed over the Fast and the Furious movies, Tokyo Drift being one of my favs.

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Deepnight Games ⚔️ @deepnight.net · 25/01/2026

Shoutout to this super cool initiative: the "Games For Blind Gamers 5" jam 🧡 Their goal is to create games for blind players, as well as building awareness of blind gaming. Learn more or join here: itch.io/jam/games-fo... Sharing is caring 🤗

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Games for Blind Gamers 5

A game jam from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-16 hosted by Ericbomb, Patricia & shiftBacktick. Welcome, Blind and Sighted Game Developers! Welcome to the fifth annual Games for Blind Gamers jam! The goal of t...

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I've been catching up on Smiling Friends recently and I've BEEN ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT. I almost died from laughter during the Shmaloogles episodes. HOW ABOUT A COOL FUCKING TRAINING MONTAGE. *adds to meme folder* www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1P1... #smilingfriends

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Smiling Friends - Cool Training Montage

YouTube video by First Last

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

In my latest blog I jump into how we've been tackling modernizing the Neopets site 🐾✨ I go over some challenges, prioritization and how we have been reviving flash era content. It's been a fun challenge to dig into. Can read about it here: www.deanagalbraith.com/post/moderni...

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Modernizing 25 Years of Neopets

How do you save a 25 year old digital legend when its foundation Adobe Flash dies overnight? This article explores the strategic approach to modernizing Neopets. I dive into the producer’s role in tec...

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

A lil late but with the new year means...a freshly updated portfolio!! Updated some things around the site and added a couple new blogs for some projects I've had a hand in. So much has been going on, more coming soon ✨ www.deanagalbraith.com

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Deana Galbraith - Creative Direction & Production

With 9 years of experience in the gaming industry working in Creative Direction and Production, Deana Galbraith is an award-winning game designer and producer who specializes in developing games that ...

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today was an awesome day BECAUSE I GOT TO SEE KENNY OMEGA IN PERSON AHHHHH!! #AEWDYNAMITE

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PAX @officialpax.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Are you a BIPOC or AAPI Dev with a new game? Is it ready to be pitched to the public? Apply to run demos as part of the PAX Together BIPOC Demo Days Program at #PAXEast 2026, with help from @sidequestbooks.bsky.social and @worlds4all.bsky.social. Applications are open until 1/12 paxe26.com/DemoApp

Attendees sitting at a table at PAX Unplugged 2025 playing Memoir Games at the Demo Days area of the gaming hall. Attendees walking by look on curiously at the sheets of paper scattered about.

PAX Together Demo Days at PAX Unplugged 2025, presenting Microcosm Games demo table with a dev representative smiling in front of the game setup.

Two players and a Game Developer look excited to try out Grayshade: Dark Fantasy Roleplaying, an RPG developed and demoed at PAX Unplugged 2024.

A group of players sitting at a table with a game developer learning how to play LIFE: Reimagined, a demo shown during PAX Unplugged's demo days during 2025.

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🪼 Bluu is HOOCHIE HEISTING 💙 @kyngvee.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

This is your not-so-gentle reminder that #PAXEast applications close TODAY. if you have a tabletop game you're ready to showcase, please apply for the #DemoDays program!! 💙

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Any friends going to #PAXEast this year? Going for the first time this year 😀, any past goers or local peeps have any recs of what I should check out while I'm in town? :)

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

New Blog Post! 📝I talk about the behind the scenes of the makings of bringing back the latest Neopets Plot, after not having one for many years! Can check it out below :) www.deanagalbraith.com/post/the-voi...

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The Void Within: The Strategy Behind Reviving Neopets Plots

How do you reboot a new feature after a 6 year hiatus? In this deep dive, I break down the production strategy behind Neopets’ latest plot, "The Void Within."

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

New computer setup 😍🤩!! It was a much needed upgrade, it feels a lot more personalized now 🥰

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 13/09/2025

Our virtual event kicks off in just 3 days! We'll have digital booths where you can meet with some of our sponsors, and interact with other folks in a virtual space. 🤝🏾 You'll need a pass to do that, so get your tickets today! gdoc.events/2025tickets

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#Throwback to my recent PokeMail 📫 lots of oldies but goodies for my collection 🤩✨ #PokemonTCG

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I've been up to some shenanigans 👀 loving my latest haul 🤩✨

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Looking forward to the release!! 😍

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Deana Isabel @deanaisabel.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Looking for #PokemonGO friends that will do virtual raids with me or just wanna be friends! 😁🤗

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