iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's already late September, which means spooky season is here! 🎃 👻 💀 The perfect time to start looking at the cute and spooky games on your Steam wishlist, just saying...

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Obligatory "I am alive and fine" post! Going through some big life changes that involve packing up the computer and moving boxes so I haven't been online much. Life is good, life is joy, and I'm designing every day and very happy.

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · 14/07/2026

end of Blair Witch project with pikachu standing looking at corner

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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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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We're doing a #gamedev study session with Sakurai's brilliant youtube series and some coworking! come by and hang out! www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Going live with some coworking while I cringe through old #gamedev notes and computer science assignments. Let's hang out and try to be productive together! www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Going live with game design study today! Let's start a new series of learning from Sakurai's video series on running a game studio AND we will do some NES research after! www.twitch.tv/drmikachu #gamedev #retrogames

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Diving in deeper to the #bringvalkoback gacha game conversation, many players have been donating to wolf charities to spread love! This one caught my eye, they rescue wolf dogs 🐺:❤️ www.womenforwolves.org #gamedev #wolves

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Women For Wolves

Women For Wolves is a women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit wolf-dog sanctuary and conservation organization. Through conservation, education, policy advocacy, rescue, Indigenous partnerships, and women’s emp...

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We're going to watch this episode live right now on my Twitch channel! Come hang out and listen to wisdom from @marinahascoffee.bsky.social and @ryakomusic.bsky.social about composing for games! www.twitch.tv/drmikachu #gamedev #indiegames

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Wow, so toxic accounts in the Love and Deepspace situation are using the recycle icon ♻️ to make fun of the character Valko being made of reused parts? #bringbackvalko because he is perfect, but also please gamers, allow #gamedev to reuse assets. It takes so long to make games for you.

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

so stoked to have hosted @ryakomusic.bsky.social on the show! my favourite bit is at the end where she talks about forging your own path and listening to your inner voice as an artist <3

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Streaming some #gamedev coworking! I have to do business studio lead chores, some hang out if you also have stuff to do! www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

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Gregorios Kythreotis @eteogreg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Shimmering

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Going live with a #gamedev research project: we're going to be mapping out every game mechanic used in every NES game! Why? That's a secret I'll never tell... unless... www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

oh boy I found 18 pages of notes for my first game design doc: a DATING SIM FOR GIRLS. Which at the time was original, I had never seen one before. Also I was writing it for my TI-89 CALCULATOR. If I can stop cringing long enough I might make a short vid... #gamedev #otome

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Streaming coworking for a couple hours. I have so many little unglamorous #gamedev tasks and it's best to do them all at once! www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

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c-dra ➡️GATEway FATE 200 @cdra.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Valko stickers now available on my shop 🐺 #valko #lads 88% of proceeds will go to Anishinabek Nation for Canadian wildfire relief! + If you see me in-person at a con, I'll give you a Valko sticker FOR FREE if you've donated to any charity of your choice 💖 ⬇️More details and links below⬇️

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

the only way to become a good artist is by first being a bad one. we're discouraged as adults to pick up something new, to be a beginner again, to be bad at something again. but art, like anything else, is a skill. the path to mastery? putting in focused, consistent effort over time

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

For her birthday, my mom asked for 7th Guest! I bought her the anniversary version and the remake! We used to play together as a family. An iconic puzzle game that's part of gaming history, and one that still inspires my #gamedev today. store.steampowered.com/app/4491360/...

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The 7th Guest Remake on Steam

The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other. Explore a foreboding mansion, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover...

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Working to get my streaming schedule back on track... today let's cowork! I'll be doing some art, some video editing, all the little strange tasks for maintaining the #gamedev life www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I'm going live making the most abstract vtuber design I could think of and reasonably draw. www.twitch.tv/drmikachu

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We had originally planned to have @drmikachu.bsky.social and @ryakomusic.bsky.social on together to chat about The Spirit Lift, but decided to separate the episodes. Miko's was back in April, and Ryako's is this upcoming Saturday. Come join us live :)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

THIS SATURDAY @ryakomusic.bsky.social joins @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about making music and sounds for @prettysmart.bsky.social's The Spirit Lift, a retro, horror, roguelike deckbuilder. Come be part of the Q&A ☕ ⏰ Saturday, July 11th at 10am Pacific Time 🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

THE SPIRIT LIFT is 20% off in the Steam Summer Sale! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... Retro horror without jump scares! Cute spooky creatures! 90's teens solving mysteries! Roguelike deckbuilder that's easy to learn! #steamsale #horrorgames #indiegames

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Re-entering a serious #gamedev research era with a deep dive in (among other things) #OTOME! Love that Café Enchanté features demon lords, beasts, death knights and somehow "human man in his forties" is the one that the whole cast finds most sus.

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

EPISODE 45 IS LIVE! @parkerhartzler.bsky.social (Resident Evil 4 Remake, Forza Motorsport, New Tales from the Borderlands) joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about what motion capture technicians, lighting artists, and tech artists are responsible for in game dev. youtu.be/vpvC8Io_J48

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The Art & Science of Game Development (Ep. 45)

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

We are on sale for 20% off! Play your cards right, survive a spooky hotel in the dead of night! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #steamsale #indiegames #screenshotsaturday

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jenny.rip 🪦🪱 @hacksawjenny.rip · 29/05/2026

Psst, wanna hear a secret? You actually are good at what you do, no one is mad at you, and your friends like you a lot.

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Wow, thanks for featuring me! I loved doing this talk and I hope it helps many others! #gamedev

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Another classic text from the aunties group chat: "relaxing. need to hang" This wasn't an invite, it was feedback on another person's finished art canvas

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

So well deserved! I've been rooting for this win ever since it was nominated!

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Hungry Horrors | Play on Steam @clumsybearstudio.com · 05/06/2026

A deck-building adventure rooted in British and Irish myth and cuisine. 🍖 Every dish and every monster is from legends and folklore 👸 Feed mythical monsters full before they reach you or become the next meal. 🃏 2 modes: roguelite campaign and roguelike banquet 98% positive on Steam #PitchYaGame

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 05/06/2026

Burn With Me is a narrative deckbuilder filled with cozy dread and occultic mysteries 🕯️ Also, you need to burn you cards. A lot. It's eerie, it's comforting, it's inviting you to be part of the show. Demo out now, release in Q3 2026! #PitchYaGame

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Take a ride on THE SPIRIT LIFT and discover a haunted hotel in the 1990s filled with spooky creatures and secret mysteries! A roguelike deckbuilder that's easy to learn with dozens of hours to explore it all! Available now! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #pitchyagame #indiegames

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I'm (virtually) attending Stokercon this weekend! And I'm honored to be part of the "Writing for Horror Games" virtual panel! Check it out if you want to hear about the exciting challenges of building dread in the interactive world! #horror #stokercon #gamedev

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 04/06/2026

👀 Got a cool game? We wanna see it. Reminder to apply now to be part of the Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 Direct or Steam Sale! 🎥 Showcase your game 🛒 Boost wishlists + sales 💵 Get considered for up to $25K in grants 👉🏾 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply #gamedev #indiedev #GDoCExpo

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Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Just got out of Backrooms and if you like that vibe I MUST AGAIN RECOMMEND you read Subcutanean by @aaronareed.bsky.social! One of the best book club experiences I ever had because no two copies are the same! Brilliant. subcutanean.textories.com #horror #conversationpitsareweirdlyscary

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Subcutanean: A Novel Where No Two Copies Are the Same

A horror novel that's different for every reader. A queer coming-of-age story about yearning for possibilities.

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Nozomu @nozomugames.com · 28/05/2026

Burn With Me Demo is OUT! 🔥 store.steampowered.com/app/2954010/... It is a story-centric deckbuilder filled with cozy dread and occultic mysteries. Our game has a strange name on purpose. Is it an invitation? Or a warning?.. Try the demo to find out! Also - a new trailer! youtu.be/-R33m8dX75c

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Burn With Me | Gameplay Trailer

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

stoked for this!! come hang out with us later this week🖤

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🇨🇦 Canadian voice actors! We're looking for talent to voice our cast for @polyfightergame.bsky.social 🖤 If you're a VA that's either local in Montréal, Québec or are located in Canada with a home studio, please consider submitting your reel. (I can't accept DMs about this; submission form below!)

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Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

thinking about him...

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Game Workers Conference is today and tomorrow! We have a talk on finding the joy of launching your game around 2pm PDT! (more importantly, you should watch everyone else's inspirational talks before and after!) #gamedev #indiegames

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 15/05/2026

It's heartbreaking that games as a medium remain out of reach for people telling the stories worth telling most. www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...

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The Palestinian game fighting to exist

A developer from the occupied West Bank is turning a 75-year-old Palestinian folk tale into a video game.

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Ruthanne Reid (A.K.A. Trin) @ruthannereid.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I have been encouraged to share what happened.May you find Mister Let Us Begin to be as amusing (if baffling) as I did. Reminder to never give the fae your name. ;) #personalstory #silly #weird (Shared for @drmikachu.bsky.social of PrettySmartGames, who utterly rocks.) youtube.com/shorts/jhjvy...

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This isn't about creation, exactly?

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prettysmart games @prettysmart.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We love roguelike deckbuilders made by indies, and if you do too check out the starter pack we made! Follow these lovely people! If you want to be added/removed let us know in the comments! go.bsky.app/6Q8Yoiz #gamedev #indiegames #deckbuilder #cardgames

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