iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Spot on. With how much this bullshit is spreading, it's crucial to both reject it and make noise about that rejection. The feelings are stored in the human

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Dame Estrella | Pngtube @dameestrella.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Bonjour tout le monde. Toutes mes excuses pour le chaos sur ce compte depuis quelques temps, ça va continuer. Le planning va changer à partir de la semaine prochaine, et on va essayer d'avoir plus de consistence pour les posts. En attendant, on se retrouve ce soir pour SMT

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Bazar des fées JDRcore @bazardesfeesmusic.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

2 nouveaux chapitres du Merytober sur Nocteller ! Je sais pas trop comment j'appellerai ce recueil quand je l'aurai fini, sachant que j'en suis à la moitié et que la suite de l'histoire sera sans doute bien différente. En tout cas le vernissage a enfin eu lieu ! nocteller.com/book/7396-me...

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Merytober 2025 par BazardesFees

Suite de textes écrits pour le défi WriTober de Meryma Haelstrome

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The Absalom Archives @absalomarchives.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I have kind of an odd request. If you are or know a TTRPG creator of color that has written about racial stereotypes and depictions in this hobby, I'd really like a link to your work. Most relevantly if you've talked about depictions of Dark Elves but that's not a requirement.

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Project Ensō @projectenso.games · 28/06/2026

It's #O2A2Jam2026 soon, and we're recruiting for a Queer Dark Fantasy KN titled "running into/from oblivion" about an immortal undertaker and a cursed man intent on dying. These are paid roles, and you can learn more about the project in our recruitment document. Applications close July 6.

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Crashsune @crashsune.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Reminder that ✨all✨ my free Blender resources are now in one place: linktr.ee/crashsune

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Jane @invinciblejane.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Askip il existe un vrai lien vers le live de l'Afro Game Showcase de demain. Et vous pouvez même activer la cloche pour être notifié-e quand ça va commencer ! J'ai chaud, je suis heureuse et j'ai envie de vomir un peu, c'est normal ? youtu.be/Phw629P4qJQ

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Afro Game Showcase - Play the best games from african worlds!

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Crashsune @crashsune.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What’s the BEST tool for low poly? Well… there isn’t one😅 But here’s a quick cheat sheet to the most popular and useful options! HOWEVER, for game dev and animations, I 100% recommend Blender Grab some of my Free resources for learning Blender here: crashsune.com/blender-freebies ✨

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

If people want to know more about my (I swear they are varied) tastes in games

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Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

📢 ISO OF QUEER STREAMERS 📢 I’m making a starter pack for LGBTQIA+ streamers & vtubers for Pride Month!🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🗣️If you’re a queer streamer, reply with: 🙋Name ⚧️Pronouns 👾What you stream 🔗Channel Link 🔞18+ OK w/ label 🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁 #Streamer #Vtuber #Twitch #IndieGames #CozyGames #ContentCreator

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Pour mon public francophone : J'ai enfin ouvert un compte séparé pour ma persona de streameuse, avec un relancement de la chaîne très bientôt. Ce compte sera donc focus sur le côté game dev, tandis qu'estrella sera pour côté stream. N'hésitez pas à la follow et à passer me voir!

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Dana Nightingale 🏳️‍⚧️ @danaenight.northsky.social · 01/06/2026

Stuff you can do as an ally 1. Send queer people money and/or give us jobs 2. Get in between queer people and those who intended to do us harm, physically if necessary, but there's a million other ways. 3. Boycott companies that platform oppressors 4. Honestly examine your own gender & sexuality

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

⭐ 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘! ⭐ Meet @drumbrus.bsky.social—a game designer, narrative designer & C# programmer with a knack for wearing many hats (and wearing them well!) Both talented and versatile, she’s just as likely to share a clever design insight as she is a cool fact or top-tier pun! 🔗 drumbrus.fr/en/

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Dr Umbrus

Page du jeu Game Designer, Narrative Designer, Lead Programmer, Team Manager Page d’information Programmation, prototypage, game design Page du jeu Game Designer, Référente DEI Développeuse touche à…

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IODINE 👁️ @iodinex64.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Burden Street Station releases on May 21st 👁️

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Mephileone 💙 @mephileone.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Hello ❤️ Merci à celleux qui ont déjà partagé cette cagnotte ! Nous avons encore besoin de votre soutien (via partages ou dons). Les récompenses sont dès 2€, votre nom au générique pour vous remercier de votre soutien car chaque don est important ❤️

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a dog wearing a hat with a propeller on top and the words thank you below it

ALT: a dog wearing a hat with a propeller on top and the words thank you below it

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💀 Rue Morgue 💀🗡️❤️‍🔥 🔜 Nightmare Weekend Raleigh 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @ilananight.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

TTRPGs for Trans Rights Idaho is live! Get over 500 games for as little as $5 (or more, if you're able)! All proceeds benefit @tccidaho.bsky.social & @transaffirminc.bsky.social 🏳️‍⚧️ itch.io/b/3525/ttrpg...

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Ryan @spiralhug.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Do you love Mega Man Battle Network and indie JRPGs? I'm looking for a gameplay designer to help take ownership of combat in my newest project! ⚔️ enemies, combat, deckbuilding, balancing 🎮 MMBN enthusiast / indie JRPG-fan 💰 paid, part-time 🌎 remote, USA-based Apply 👇🏾 forms.gle/U6xE3rARWdo5...

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 26/03/2026

Chico's Rebound is out now!! Check out my newest game, a block-breaking adventure-puzzler starring your favorite chipmunk mascot. Break blocks, fight bosses, play with powerups, and explore the Celestial Tower! Get it on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and itch; links below #indiegames #chicosrebound

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The Pixel Post @thepixelpost.com · 18/03/2026

Parfois, deux genres bien différents arrivent à s'associer. Prenez donc le casse-briques et le puzzle game ! Mis ensemble, ils peuvent faire le très réussi Chico's Rebound de @nickvv.me, comme nous l'explique @zalifalcam.thepixelpost.com :

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Chico's Rebound - Entre casse-briques et casse-tête

Petit jeu ramassé mais très malin, Chico's Rebound mélange habilement le casse-briques classique avec le jeu de réflexion.

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Hello Bsky, it's been a while since last post. Since the wait period has ended, I can share that I was half of the duo behind this game, for the LBK-04 jam ! And as always, my other games can be found at dr-umbrus.itch.io See ya! #lithobreakers #jam #lbk #narrative #indie

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unknown signal from our starboard by LITHOBREAKERS, Dr Umbrus, BigHandInSky

2 people and a robot chat as they watch an anomaly go boom

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 26/02/2026

Daikon's 2nd game, Chico's Rebound, launches March 26 2026! When a mysterious tower appears in the forest, Chico and his friend Beeatrice go exploring. Master block breaking challenges and environmental puzzles! Wishlist now on Steam or Nintendo eShop! 🐿️🐝 #indiegames #nintendoswitch #trailer

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

"Becoming a freelance is easy, you just have to fill a form" The fact that I'm getting to the *fourth* governmental agency to fight indicates that it might be a lie...

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LITHOBREAKERS @lithobreakers.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

greetings astronauts and gentle astronauts: it’s time for our 4th end-of-jam AWARDS CEREMONY! 🌌🧑‍🚀✨ join in on the celebration and keep your eyes on the horizon… some of the games’ mysterious makers may reveal themselves soon! 👀 awards by @hexrae.bsky.social

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LITHOBREAKERS @lithobreakers.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

well, good news and bad news folks! the bad: the Second Horizon was actually a black hole. it ate like 5 spaceships and way too many telescopes. the good: it brought a bunch of games with the theme 🌌 EVENT HORIZON 🌌 play them here: itch.io/c/6922523/li... art by princessinternet.cafe 🎨

A digitally drawn badge over a starry sky image. The badge is circular with an orange black hole in the center. It says Lithobreakers-04 on the top and Event Horizon on the bottom.

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Tristan Scarpa (Commissions Open) @tristanscartpa.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🎨Commissions are Open🎨 Grab yours now info in link below⬇️ ko-fi.com/tristanscart... #commissions #comms #commsopen #art #bsnm #fanart #RWBY #Marvel #DC

Commissions Open

$15 portraits
$25 half body
$50 full body

More information in link above.

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ItsTheTalia - Crawling Angels is out now on Steam! @itsthetalia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Brutal Orchestra: True Zeal is releasing January 23rd! Get ready to dive back into Purgatory this Friday! 💀

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Tristan Scarpa (Commissions Open) @tristanscartpa.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hi👋 Happy #PortfolioDay 🎉 I’m Tristan, a 2D artist who makes cover/key art and/or concept art. Available for work (contract, full time, part time) Portfolio: tristanscarpa.artstation.com Email: tristanscartpa@gmail.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tristanscarpa (1/4) ⬇️ #art #fanart #comicart #coverart

Fan RWBY V9 Album cover. Ruby jumping out of book. Ink spill spells RWBY V9

Black Canary Arkham City Cover recreation

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay, folks! 🐲💚 We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible talent in our community. These folks are seriously SO good at what they do (and a bunch of them are currently looking for work!) 👀 Check out their portfolios below and show them some love—they're amazing! ♡♡♡

2D digital artwork by Moomin Lee. Shows a man turned to the side, biting a red rose he’s holding. He has long brown hair tied in a ponytail bun, red lips, and wears a black-and-white suit. He looks at the viewer with an intense gaze.

"2D digital artwork by Shahine Rachidi. Drawn in a surrealist style. Shows a black-and-white humanoid figure with cracks all over and snakes for hair. They’re holding a watch, with abstract shapes and a bright red background.

2D digital artwork by Fyoriosity. Shows a girl holding a bright pink candle. She has long pink hair, wings, wears a black-and-white dress, and has a bright white halo. Two pink candles float on each side of her.

2D digital artwork by Alexandra Taylor. Shows a cartoonish scene of two kids running scared from a dog in a ghost costume. One kid dropped a flashlight. In the background, a crescent moon lights up the deep blue sky and shows leafless trees.

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 12/01/2026

Chico's Rebound combines skill-based block breaking, and environmental puzzle-y exploration. It's Chico's big new adventure, coming SOON to PC and Nintendo Switch! Wishlist now + follow for upcoming release date announcement store.steampowered.com/app/3139060/... #indiegames #nintendoswitch

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Jane @invinciblejane.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Pour la soirée de lancement d'un jeu à Paris, je recherche un-e streamereuse afrodescendante ou africaine qui serait prête à jouer et commenter le jeu en live devant un public pendant 45-1h30. Ce sera en février - date exacte à confirmer. Le projet est rémunéré ! DM for more 💜🫶🏾

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Hy everybody ! First post of 2026 and you guessed it... I'm still unemployed and getting desperate with that hell scape we call the game industry. As always, if you or someone you know needs a game designer/C# programmer/narrative designer, I'm available and need smth very soon ! #gamejobs #lfw

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Xavier @xavierck.com · 23/12/2025

Skeleton lifting weights meme that says "My body is a machine that turns burnout into crying"

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Jena/NaejDoree - Wishlist Contenir on Steam ! @naejdoree.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Thanks for reading, if you're not part of the 500 person who wishlisted, have a look at my game here: store.steampowered.com/app/4037190?... And if you're part of the people who wishlisted, tysm 💖

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Contenir on Steam

Dive in the thoughts of a trans girl through her diary in this narrative platformer! The gameplay will flow to the sound of her voice while she shares her view of her body, romance, emotions, and much...

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Kite Line @kiteline.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

SOUP ROOMS is a collaborative minimalist art-game featuring over 100 ROOMS created by cool and talented indie devs from around the world. Admission is free of charge, and you can even make your own ROOMS and SOUP-like games to share with others! We hope you enjoy your stay. LINKS BELOW! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Finally be able to make games without either being constantly exhausted from a day job, or under deadly stress from trying to find one. Maybe take some time to finally learn some artistic skills too

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Alexandria Stone @alexandria-stone.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🕯️Manifesting 🕯️

THIS IS THE
EMPLOYMENT JELLY
Drawing of a slime with a briefcase and pencil
REBLOG WHENEVER THE HELL YOU LIKE AND YOU'LL GET A JOB THAT YOU LOVE AND DESERVE.

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Greetings! Due to some life update, I'm once again looking for work asap If you don't know me yet, I'm a Game/Narrat Designer/Writer/Unity/Translator lady open to anything here. Any repost/tag/direct message would help! My portfolio (w contact) : www.drumbrus.fr/en #lfw #gamejob #unity

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Dr Umbrus

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Partage un cartoon du passé dont les jeunes ont jamais entendu parler Bon, les gens de mon âge en ont pas entendu parler non plus. Et j'ai trouvé aucune info depuis à part les premiers épisodes sur une obscure chaine d'archivage en québécois.

Poster de la série d'animation "La petite patroille", montrant de jeunes crapauds anthropomorphes dans un bâteau composé de feuilles et de déchets métalliques.

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 08/10/2025

Six years ago, I wrote most of the Tragedian dialogue for Pathologic 2 in iambic pentameter. I'm back now doing the same for Pathologic 3. I figured it was helpful to write a guide on *how* I did it – in case I get hit by a bus and the team has to carry on without me. azhdarchid.com/so-you-want-...

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So You Want to Write Iambic Pentameter

In which I share the dirty secrets of the world's least useful skill

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Cat @superbiasedcat.itch.io · 08/10/2025

Shout out to the time me and friends made an exquisite corpse visual novel featuring Rodger "Bro" Gromothy (he/him), Cookie Vivaldi (they/she), Apple (any), Donovan Forthrightly (fae/faer) and Squeamus Squire (they/them). lithobreakers.itch.io/exquisite-wo...

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Exqusite Word Euphonic Boogie by LITHOBREAKERS

An exquisite corpse visual novel; the more cooks, the better the broth.

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 29/09/2025

Hey! It's Steam Autumn sale time! Why don't you pick up Chico and the Magic Orchards for just a few bucks? Good old fashioned puzzle action fun with a cute chipmunk! #indiegames #steamautumnsale #gamedeals store.steampowered.com/app/1921550/...

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Save 25% on Chico and the Magic Orchards DX on Steam

Solve puzzles by rolling a giant walnut in this retro-handheld-inspired adventure. Explore a variety of levels each with unique mechanics. Help Chico build his winter stash and find his way home!

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The three types of game dev job listings

RESPECTABLE AA STUDIO is hiring 25 different LEAD EXECUTIVE SENIOR C-SUITE DEVELOPERS for EXCITING NEW GAME THAT’S BEEN GETTING LOTS OF BUZZ

Requirements:
-At least two PhDs in game development
-Shipped at least 25 AAA titles as a lead developer
-400 years of experience with Unreal Engine
-Expert in C#, Python, C++, Ruby, Swift, Rust, HTML, CSS, PHP, Perl, SQL, MATLAB, R, QBASIC, COBOL, FORTRAN, Assembly, punch cards, and operating Babbage’s difference engine
-No, we are not fishing for one specific person who coincidentally just left their job at another studio. Why would you think that?

THAT FAMOUS GAME STUDIO is hiring a developer for THAT BELOVED GAME FRANCHISE THAT WAS FORMATIVE TO YOU BECOMING A DEV!

Benefits:
-$150,000/year plus insurance, dental, a retirement plan, and a puppy
-Hang with those famous game devs you saw at that GDC talk
-We have a ball pit!

Requirements:
-A positive attitude 😊
-Passionate about our game!
-Willing to learn
-Some basic game dev experience a plus but not required
-Onsite only on Pitcairn Island

A 14-YEAR-OLD WHO DOWNLOADED UNITY YESTERDAY is hiring a developer for I DECIDED TO TURN MY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CAMPAIGN INTO A GAME

-so im making this game and i have this rly rly good idea but i never made a game b4 so i need u to do all the engine stuff and the programming and fix the mechanics and do the sound and lighting and shaders and backgrounds, i drew my characters on the back of homework but can u turn them into pixel art for me, i cant pay u but we can do rev share and when this game is a big hit youll make millions of dollars

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Hey, I heard this game was made with real chunks of myself, it should be great! (Also check the rest of the threads, the litho games are always a treat!) #LITHOBREAKERS #indie #itchio #weird

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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Dr Umbrus

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Nick V // Daikon Games @nickvv.me · 18/08/2025

An update for #chicodx has been released on Steam and itch adding a French localization to the game, courtesy of @drumbrus.bsky.social The update will be coming to Switch as well eventually, will update again. Francophones enjoy! #indiegames #gamedev store.steampowered.com/news/app/192...

Chico et le Verger Magique DX

Chico 3.0.1 (French!)

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LITHOBREAKERS @lithobreakers.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

hello and welcome to our 3rd Official Astronaut Press Conference! over the next few days, i’ll be telling you all about the Digital Planet's strange new games! it’s time to get weird, wide, and worldly! 🌐🔭✨ banner by @hexrae.bsky.social

A mostly pink and blue glitchy, digital-style banner with a collage of images that appear to be globes and computers. The words "World Wide Weird" and "LBK-03" are visible.

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Astride / Dr. Umbrus LFW @drumbrus.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Hi everybody! Over july and 1/2 august, the amazing community of @lithobreakers.bsky.social has been busy for the third lithobreakers jam, World Wide Weird edition. Ten weird,wordly and wide (?) projects for you to see! (And maybe I'm in there somewhere!) itch.io/c/6217238/li... #LITHOBREAKERS

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LITHOBREAKERS Jam 03-World Wide Weird - Collection by LITHOBREAKERS

A collection by LITHOBREAKERS

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