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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yo, my bookstore had a midnight release for the new Fourth Wing book called: Threshing Day and I got to walk around as General Lora, we played games, and nerded out. It was a blast. What an incredible time. I love the community we've built. I love my weird book/game store.

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thank you to The 100 Black Men of Austin for joining us for the Ready Player 100 event! We are proud to work with an amazing group that is focused on their community and supporting the next generation of game developers. 🎮✨ #the100blackmenofaustin #thesecretlantern #gamedeveloping

Event details and photos of participants at the 100 Black Men of Austin gaming event.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Damn. Lanterns Lanterns Lanterns. Whew.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I have someone trying to terrorize my life and I don't know what to do about it and how to respectfully make it stop without being messy. Maan...

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I dare say the plan shifted to: Make Money By Any Means Necessary.

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Blurry @blurrygil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm fucking BEGGING for whatever she is here to be added as a guest character in a fighting game NOW 🔥

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is fucking incredible. I need it now.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Being a centrist during a genocide as an Irishman is insane. Stew in it, Ed.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We really need to take back our autonomy and agency when we talk about the gaming industry. These CEOs are mad comfortable saying and doing idiotic things these days & my question is: When are we gonna hold them accountable? What happens if every single person just.. stopped work?

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Kris Fournier @therealfournier.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I'll reiterate: Fuck Crunch. It happens due to a failure of leadership. Period. Want no crunch? Hire leaders with spines they own and not ones owned by a board of directors / CEO.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Add it to the list of places folks should never work at. Theyre admitting they'll take advantage of you, abuse you but hey! Youll get paid cause you're young, dumb, and don't know any better.

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Chris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This might be a good moment to also announce that PMG has been following the Blizzard unions through this process for nearly two years now and in early 2027 you’ll be able to watch our documentary on the fight that took place to get this historic contract over the line.

Chris standing outside the front gates of the Blizzard campus in Irvine, California.

Union members demonstrating in Irvine as part of a mass walkout last month.

The giant inflatable rat known as 'Scabby', standing outside the front gates to the Blizzard campus.

An aerial drone shot of the Blizzard campus.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 12/08/2025

Hell yeah, another Blizzard union aftermath.site/blizzard-union...

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The September newsletter is out! Inside this month’s issue: - Threshing Day preorder info and midnight release party details - OUR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Reality Fractured and @wizards_magic - D&D Encounters: Season of Magic

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Yeah, The Blood of Dawnwalker is dope as hell. Questing is fun & makes you have to choose Just finished my first day. Only issue I'm running into is combat controls but that's an easy fix This is the first time in a while where I've preordered and blocked off time to play a game Hyped for more.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Lol. The enshittification of everything continues. Thanks xbox

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

TODAY IS LAST DAY TO VOTE! vote in Best in Texas, and if you’ve been meaning to cast your vote, this is your sign! We’d be incredibly grateful if you took a minute to vote for @thesecretlantern.bsky.social Every share, recommendation, & person who tells a friend about our weird little bookstore

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Once again: Lanterns is all gas. Incredible show.

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Welcome to the first inaugural Black Bookstore Day! > 10% off in store purchases > 15% off online or in store preorders with code PREORDER26 > Free tote bag with any purchase of $100 or more > Get a special gift when you sign up for a Membership Shop our online store: vist.ly/5gj23

Poster promoting Black Bookstore Day with book covers and event details.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm convinced Dolly changed the world in a positive way. She had a hand in so many incredible initiatives, saved so many lives and brought joy to the masses in so many ways. She really is the GOAT

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Parton's legacy as a songwriter, a performer, a personality, and a beacon of warmth and acceptance all make her one of the greatest to have ever done it. But when you add the truly astounding level of her philanthropy...what is there to say? She inspired decency and shamed the wicked. All hail.

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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 25/08/2026

iam8bit is hiring a Senior Manager (Events & Special Projects) to lead unforgettable gaming events and activations in LA! 📍 Hybrid, Full-time (Los Angeles, CA) 📚 6+ years XP 🛠️ Mentor, manage budgets, run big shows ⤵️

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iam8bit is hiring a Senior Manager, Events & Special Projects

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Events & Special Projects who brings senior operational leadership, calm under pressure, and a genuine passion for developing people.

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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 24/08/2026

Riyo Games is hiring a Senior Game Designer and a Narrative Designer to help with their retro-inspired JRPG, Threads of Time! 📍 Remote, Contract (Canada) 🎮 Made in Unreal Engine 5 🕹️ 5+ years XP Work with @riyogames.bsky.social and apply:

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Work With Riyo Games

Riyo Games is a Toronto based indie game studio focused on retro RPGs and memorable stories.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I am once again saying that Lanterns is really really good.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I've ordered so many books for my bookstore it feels like I ordered too many books for my bookstore. 😵‍💫😵‍💫

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This administration wants to kill us. We're run by a dude who shits himself in public, another who eats road kill and had a brain worm in his head, and another who was a hates women and black folks. ...I ask again, what the fuck are we doing here?

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What in the sincere fuck are we doing here, y'all?

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Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Here's our starter pack that's 100% Black, 99% indie devs, all doing cool stuff. Follow accordingly. go.bsky.app/TKGP8JR

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Well, I'm stuck in Philly with VERTIGO. I've NEVER in my life had this. WTF????

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Lanterns was delicious. I desire more.

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Nana Moon { game dev } - WISHLIST BATHORY @moonana.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Get $40,000 worth of royalty free commercial use video game music 50% off for only $20 dollars, or $10 per pack! Go here before the sale ends, or share so others can see it: itch.io/s/197592/161... #gamedev🎮 #ttrpg #vtuber

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 13/08/2026

I get asked this a lot so as a reminder: if you're new to Bluesky and looking to get your feed up to speed on game dev, do check out my "background radiation" starter pack - it basically adds 150 hand-picked accounts to your follow list from every games discipline & every perspective on game dev.

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Alanah Pearce @alanahpearce.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A certain AAA studio told employees that their internal gen AI was trained only on local data, but whenever said employees tried to generate an image of a woman holding a gun, it generated Lara Croft. The studio was not Crystal Dynamics, and had never worked on the Tomb Raider IP in any capacity.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Apparently I'm pretty good with Darts if I throw them like knives.

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join us Saturday, 8/15 for Bookstore Romance Day! Get 10% off select books, games, and more! - Romance novels - Games for 2 - Romantic and funny gifts There's more! - 9AM: It'z A Rap Food Truck - 6PM: The Secret Meetup Board Game Night Stop on by and celebrate all forms of love with us!

Flyer for Romance Day at Secret Lantern Books & Games with a heart made of books.

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Ciera "Panda" 🔜 PAX U @ragepandapajamas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Tell me something that made you happy this week. Being able to host a Solo RPG club with @thesecretlantern.bsky.social and finding out we will get to keep doing is a high I will continue to ride for a while.

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You were incredible!! I'ma join in on the next one ❤️❤️❤️

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The Secret Lantern: Books & Games @thesecretlantern.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

WE'VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR BEST BOOKSTORE IN TEXAS!! Y'all. WHAT?! The Secret Lantern Books & Games has been nominated for Best of Texas, and we are absolutely beside ourselves. www.guidetotx.com/best-of/vote...

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Y'all!! My store The Secret Lantern: Books & Games has nominated for BEST BOOKSTORE in Texas When Daniel and I went into this adventure we never expected the incredible outpouring of support. www.guidetotx.com/best-of/vote... Thank you to everyone who got us here. Thank you. Thank you thank you

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Dianna 🇩🇴 @grlpants.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Take me back to pre-pandemic Dianna who was out here casually tweeting at Jonathan Hickman about Dawn of X about Jean, Scott, and Wolverine Then getting a response from him and he promptly deleted it because the issue had just come out that day. *Cue Bill Withers "Lovely Day"* Life was so simple.

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