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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 3m

Happy Coming Out Day my dude! I'm bisexual and I love cheesecake. 😁🙌🏽🩷💜💙

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Happy National Coming Out Day from Heated Rivalry Season 2 star Lauren Chan! 💛💙 Coming out has always been an act of courage and power. This year, our community is taking that power to the ballot box. #NationalComingOutDay #Vote

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 9h

Happening today! Join us to celebrate National Coming Out Day and learn how you can take action to support LGBTQ+ rights ahead of the election: www.mobilize.us/s/0leDfc

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Come Out to Vote: HRC's Tele-Town Hall · Human Rights Campaign

This National Coming Out Day, join HRC for Come Out to Vote, an uplifting and interactive Telephone Town Hall celebrating LGBTQ+ stories, community, and the power of making our voices heard. Call in ...

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 9h

It's beautiful man... I'm wondering where Lucky and Vick are?

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 10/10/2026

Hate will never erase our stories, visibility, or Pride. 🌈📚 Celebrate #BannedBooksWeek by adding LGBTQ+ books to your reading list: hrc.im/book

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Black Girl Gamers @blackgirlgamers.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Writer + DJ Noella Williams, explores why she think upcoming darling indie Mr. Records will reanimate the rhythm game genre www.theblackgirlgamers.com/articles/mr-...

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Mr. Records Confidently Reanimates the Rhythm Game Renaissance | Black Girl Gamers

In Glee Cheese Studio's Mr. Records, the 2D rhythm-based platformer follows George and his psychedelic trips through an eclectic vinyl collection.

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

You're so more than welcome! Truly, seeing what you're building is such an inspiration. You guys deserve all the flowers (and pumpkin patches)! See you in the chat on Monday! 🌾🎃🧡✨

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Huge congrats to the team! Seeing Grave Seasons in the Cozy After Dark lineup is absolute perfection. Cannot wait to tune in on the 12th for that murderous autumnal goodness! 🪦🌾✨

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 09/10/2026

🎮 #FeatureFriday When COVID disrupted their career as a circus performer, Kenna Lindsay (Velocity 2021) found a new path through IGDA Foundation programs. Now they're giving back as our Alumni Team Lead! Watch their #GameChangers story: buff.ly/NY9waBM

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How the IGDA Foundation Helped Me Pivot My Career | Kenna Lindsay (Velocity 2021)

What happens when the career you've built is no longer a viable path forward? In this episode of IGDA Foundation Game Changers, Kenna Lindsay, a member of the IGDA Foundation's Velocity 2021 cohort,…

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Robert Yang @radiatoryang.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

advice for gay men: do more crosswords. it feels really good when you get some of the sports clues instantly and feel really butch

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Meet one of Peninsula’s darkest historical figures: Dale Gaines—a violent bigot cursed by the Spring Fairy to wander the coastal fog forever as the Dullahan. 🪓🌑 🌙 Follow the journey: www.emidaayestudios.com #JujuSecretsOfPeninsula #SpookySeason #CozyHorror

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Saw the callout for writers and game devs—thanks for connecting and following! I’m heading narrative direction on our cozy horror title Juju: Secrets of Peninsula. Love the community focus here. Out of curiosity, what part of our project or page caught your radar?

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If you love misty PNW mysteries, slow-burn tension, and Black, Latino & queer M/M romance, welcome home. 🌲✨ The official home for our debut cozy-horror game is live: 🔗 emidaayestudios.com Step inside, meet Thursday & Henry, and explore the secrets. #CozyHorror #MMRomance #JujuSecretsOfPeninsula

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I must warn you he's not paper trained. 🤣

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 01/10/2026

📣 2 Days Away! Video Game Education is relatively new and some wonder whether the degree is worth it. Join Valencia Coleman, a technical designer and adjunct professor, as she shares her experience as a student, teacher, and professional game dev. 🗓️October 3, 2026 ⏰10:00 AM PT 🔗 buff.ly/CmSEWhy

IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Valencia Coleman. Video Game Education. October 3, 2026 at 10am PST.

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Before Peninsula sat by the coast, it burned. Dive into the forgotten Victorian alchemical fire of Old Town—and what still stalks the scorched ruins. 🌙 Follow the journey: linktr.ee/emidaayestud... #JujuSecretsOfPeninsula #IndieDev #GameLore

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Perfect Garbage 🌾🪦🔪 wishlist Grave Seasons @perfectgarbage.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Grave Seasons launches March 9, 2027! 🪦🌾 Mark your calendars and prepare for the horrors - coming to Steam (PC), Xbox Series X|S, PS5 & Nintendo Switch 1 Read more about our new official launch date and see how far Ashenridge has come in this devlog! store.steampowered.com/news/app/325...

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“I’m grateful that I get to be here, doing what I love, surrounded by people I love. But I also feel a responsibility to be honest about recovery, because I know there are people watching who may be going through something privately."

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“Queer Joy Exists Sober”: Frankie Grande on National Recovery Month, ‘Titanique,’ and Creative Freedom | GLAAD

In a special interview with GLAAD for National Recovery Month, Frankie Grande reflected on his path to sobriety in celebration of National Recovery Month, the vital support...

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Qweerty Gamers @qweertygamers.org · 30/09/2026

There are just 12 days left to apply for The Qweerty Game Dev Microgrant! If you know a queer dev, or a queer game releasing in 2027, let them know!

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 28/09/2026

Video Game Education is relatively new and some wonder whether the degree is worth it. Join Valencia Coleman, a technical designer and adjunct professor, as she shares her experience as a student, teacher, and professional game dev. 🗓️October 3, 2026 ⏰10:00 AM PT Keep an eye out here for the link!

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IGN @ign.com · 28/09/2026

GTA 6 is confirmed to have an "advanced" weather system, leading many to wonder if we're going to get tropical storms. bit.ly/4jsMOmD

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 28/09/2026

BREAKING: The Trump administration is erasing protections for LGBTQ+ kids and survivors of sexual assault in school settings without an opportunity for public comment. Trump’s Department of Education has abandoned its duty to protect students from sex discrimination and sexual violence in schools.

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Perfect Garbage 🌾🪦🔪 wishlist Grave Seasons @perfectgarbage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Come explore the Commercial District with us! Will you bother Yuto endlessly? Chat gossip with Pilar? Or buy something sweet from Elias? ✨

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Xalavier Nelson Jr. @writnelson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Making the DLC for I Am Your Beast required breaking the game a little bit first – and it's because of the invisible work that pops up when players bring their own wonderful, horrible logic to your game's world!! store.steampowered.com/app/4578110/...

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 24/09/2026

Our host @sharpiepls.com sat down with @sonstudios-dev.com to discuss Saturday AM: Battle Manga! Rather than balance, Jesse highlights "harmony," with the team focusing on making sure characters were all enjoyable to play as, and none extremely frustrating to fight against. #gamedev #gdocexpo2026

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 24/09/2026

Tanya explores an intersection of cozy production, professional care, accessibility, and shared responsibility. Journaling away from a screen can help with self actualization and seeing the bigger picture. Bookmark some of these prompts to try them for yourself! #gamedev #GDoCExpo2026

3.2. Journal prompt: goal-setting
A sample set of production journal prompts (~20-30 min):
1. What is your primary goal next week?
2. What is something you can make the most progress in within 25 min?
3. What are some challenges, concerns, or limitations I should make space for?
4. What are you feeling grateful for the last few months?
5. What is your primary goal for the rest of this year?
Try: When doing the Pomodoro technique of 25 min of work followed by 5 min of break, write down and actualize what you will successfully complete within that time.

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thank you so much. Stay tuned for future announcements.

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We didn’t wait for permission—we built the table. Ẹ̀mí-Dáayé Studios is live, bringing bold Black & queer stories to games. Flagship title Juju: Secrets of Peninsula is in motion. Watch below & step inside 🌙 linktr.ee/emidaayestudios #QueerDev #IndieGameDev youtu.be/XX13ksskre0?...

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Welcome to Èmí Dáayé Studios

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 23/09/2026

⭐ Aseprite ⭐ The Tween Machine ⭐ Juice FX ⭐ Dithering Brushes & Patterns ⭐ Sprite Skinning These 5 tools shared by @suduwana.bsky.social are GREAT for pixel artists and animators! Are there any you favor? #gamedev #gdocexpo

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 23/09/2026

Our host Sharpie @sharpiepls.com sat down with Zaire Lanier @zeestermeester.bsky.social to talk about their work on games like Unknown Worlds' Subnautica: Below Zero and Compulsion Games' South of Midnight. #gamedev #GDocExpo2026

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 23/09/2026

To our bi-cons: You’re seen, valid, and LOVED every single day. No one can take away who you are. 🩷💜💙

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 22/09/2026

🎮The quest begins! #QuestlineOnline kicks off today! Over the next six weeks, 80 grantees representing 29 countries will connect with 80 mentors and 20 speakers for a journey of learning, mentorship, and community. We can’t wait to see what this incredible #gamedev group accomplishes together.❤️💛

IGDA Foundation. 6 weeks, 80 grantees, 20 speakers. Questline Online 2026 starts now!

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sup BIG fam! It's time for the next Co-Working session. 👾 Got something you've been procrastinating on? Pull up on October 4th, plug in, and share space with Black creatives in games, art, and tech! 💜 📅 Sun, Oct 4 | 11AM - 2PM 📍 Here is My Clubhouse, LA 🔗 RSVP: go.partiful.com/NM6tKsJy

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

San Diego had their moment—that championship belt is coming home to Los Angeles where it belongs! 🥊🏆 See you all at kickoff!

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IGDA Los Angeles @igdala.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🎟️ California Clash 2026 LA Kickoff tickets are LIVE! 🏆 Round 2 of California Clash is almost here, and tickets for the LA Kickoff Weekend are officially on sale! 📅 Saturday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 4th ⏰ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 📍 ASU California Center Grand 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/california...

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 18/09/2026

Here is our last (but not least) group of wonderful #QuestlineOnline grantees for 2026! 🥳 🟡 Hazel Blackwood 🔴 Sara Echeverría 🟡 Katherine Vildoso 🔴 Tatjana Ristić 🟡 Sophie Azlan 👉 Want to be like them? Keep an eye out this Spring when our next application period opens! #gamedevs #indiedevs

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Qweerty Gamers @qweertygamers.org · 19/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈Have a queer or queer-made game releasing in 2027? Our Qweerty Game Dev Microgrant is accepting applications! Recipients will receive up to $2,500 to finish funding their game. 🗓️ Apply by October 11th Thanks to zPride for helping make this possible <3

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Perfect Garbage 🌾🪦🔪 wishlist Grave Seasons @perfectgarbage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you’re at Tokyo Game Show this year, stop by the SoloGame booth and experience a sneak peek of Grave Seasons! Farm the horrors with us. 💀🌱 #TGS2026

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emidaayestudios.bsky.social @emidaayestudios.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Juju Files #013: The Lover’s Hotel 🗝️ This historic landmark forces guests to confront their truest, secret passions. How will Thursday and Henry handle what the hotel reveals about their bond? 🌙 TikTok: @juju.files4 #IndieDev #BlackInGaming #QueerGames #JujuFiles

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 17/09/2026

Happy Bi+ Awareness Week! When we celebrate and embrace bi+ identities, we pave the way for a safer and more inclusive world. Visit hrc.im/bisexuality to learn more about living as bi+.

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Perfect Garbage 🌾🪦🔪 wishlist Grave Seasons @perfectgarbage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are going to be at #TGS2026 this year! If you’re in Tokyo for the show, stop by our booth and experience some farming horror! 💀❤️

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Qweerty Gamers @qweertygamers.org · 14/09/2026

Over the week during our 8th anniversary, we announced our 3rd annual Queer Gaming Excellence Recipient for 2026! Congrats to @studiodrydock.com, for their launch of Wylde Flowers on the PS Store in 2025! It's so important that games with queer rep are on multiple platforms. TY 4 all you do!

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