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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 3h

Season 2 Episode 12 (our final episode of the season) features @heycasperkelly.bsky.social's #darkcomedy #monster #horror film, Buddy 📺 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YT, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible & more #indie #movie #film #indiehorror

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 18/09/2026

Happy #readanebookday 📖 Game Development Essentials: An Intro is on Amazon, Google & Apple as an #eBook – putting the knowledge right at your fingertips. Instructors: Sampling avail at VitalSource (VST)! Links: gdeseries.com #ebooks #textbook #games #gamedev #gamedesign #videogames #gameeducation

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 16/09/2026

Another win for horror filmmakers who got their start on YouTube. Sam Evenson shows that using YT as a creator is a viable way to jumpstart a film career. Looking forward to Evenson’s sensory-deprivation horror film, IGNORE IT. Our list continues to grow exponentially, @atmanrising.bsky.social!

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 15/09/2026

Getting ready for the Tokyo Game Show? Wishing safe travels to everyone making the trip to Japan – and best of luck to all the studios showcasing their work this week. #tgs #tokyogameshow #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 12/09/2026

From 8-bit classics to sprawling modern worlds, games have a unique way of bringing us together, sparking imagination, and telling unforgettable stories. Happy National Video Games Day! #nationalvideogamesday #videogamesday #gaming #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #games #videogames

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 12/09/2026

A “chronovisor” is rumored to be a secret device that lets you “watch” events from the past like a television by capturing light and sound waves that have been left behind. It's the subject of this “academic noir” film shot on 16mm—which is already on our list, @atmanrising.bsky.social!

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 11/09/2026

“Pseudo-induced crunch”—where scope and self-imposed standards surpass feasible timelines—is still a big problem. When teams are forced to sacrifice their health and time with family just to ship “on time”—and project completion is met with immediate reduction in the team—something’s got to give.

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That's What She Does (TWSD) @thatswhatshedoes.com · 09/09/2026

Gloria Steinem – the defining voice of the women’s rights movement in the '60s & '70s – passed away at age 92 on Sept 2. Over decades, she reshaped national discourse on civil liberties & gender equality. – @apnews.com #gloriasteinem #empowerment #history apnews.com/article/glor...

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That's What She Does (TWSD) @thatswhatshedoes.com · 07/09/2026

This Labor Day, we honor the advocates, organizers, and leaders working to close the wage gap, ensure workplace equity, and dismantle barriers across every field. #laborday #happylaborday #labor #worklifebalance #history #labordayweekend

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 02/09/2026

PAX West is upon us once again! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and successful Labor Day weekend in Seattle 🎮 #paxwest #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 30/08/2026

This episode features Michael O'Shea's #comingofage #vampire horror film, The Transfiguration (2016)🩸 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible & more! #indie #movie #film #horror

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The Transfiguration (S2 E11) *SPOILERS* #vampire #horror #moviereview #podcast

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That's What She Does (TWSD) @thatswhatshedoes.com · 26/08/2026

This Women’s Equality Day, we recognize the urgent need for true equity across leadership, compensation, and opportunity. #women #womensequalityday #equality #equalityforall #womensrights

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 20/08/2026

Ready to make the trek to Gamescom? Tell us what you're most looking forward to – and have a safe trip! #gamescom #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 05/08/2026

Izabel Pakzad spent years developing Find Your Friends from a personal script into a fully realized $1.9M feature. Her conversation with the irreverent Gaspar Noé on surviving a high-stakes 21-day shoot in Joshua Tree is full of dark humor and playful cynicism 🌵

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 04/08/2026

Wally Funk was denied entry into NASA’s astronaut program in the 1960s because the required flight experience was limited to military test pilots at a time when those roles were closed to women – but she never stopped flying and finally reached space at age 82 🚀

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 31/07/2026

Bennett Foddy’s interview touches what could be a major problem in game development: When audiences punish games for having unpolished quirks, publishers stop greenlighting experimental mechanics altogether.

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 30/07/2026

Air travel accounts for roughly 2.5% of global carbon emissions – and for a long time, zero-emission commercial flying felt like science fiction. Backed by Airbus, this new superconducting motor prototype brings us one step closer to hydrogen-powered, zero-emission passenger planes.

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 29/07/2026

Shot on 35mm for under $90k, the proof-of-concept pilot for Savage took home top honors at the first-ever Indie TV Pilot Showcase at the ATX TV Festival. The genre mix of Southern Gothic, neo-noir, and supernatural horror sounds perfect. Crossing fingers that it gets greenlit soon🤞

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 29/07/2026

Shawn Layden’s diagnosis of the AAA market is brutal but accurate: When a single misfire can wipe out a studio or lead to massive layoffs, decision-makers are often forced to go the “safe” route – focusing on sequels and established IP rather than original concepts.

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 25/07/2026

I was surprised to learn that only 5% of global medical research funds go toward women’s health. Melinda French Gates is taking that disparity head-on with an investment intended to train primary care doctors, gynecologists, and residency programs on evidence-based midlife care.

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 21/07/2026

Nintendo has announced plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in Europe featuring an easily replaceable battery to comply with upcoming EU environmental regulations. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @danielleri.bsky.social #nintendo #switch #games #gaming #gamingnews #videogames

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Nintendo to debut Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU

Starting in February 2027, batteries in many devices will need to be 'easily replaceable,' Nintendo has signaled it will comply.

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That's What She Does (TWSD) @thatswhatshedoes.com · 24/07/2026

Celebrating an icon of courage and relentless ambition. Happy Amelia Earhart Day! #ameliaearhart #womeninaviation #womeninstem #history #womeninleadership #aviation

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 24/07/2026

Sodium-ion batteries are quietly revolutionizing utility-scale storage. Built on abundant salt rather than scarce lithium, Peak Energy’s facility proves that non-flammable chemistry can deliver low-cost, heavy-duty grid stability without the thermal runaway nightmare.

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 14/07/2026

Novy knows action games. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮 #indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #action #actiongames #actiongame #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gamedesign

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Novy Unlimited | Action Compilation 🎮

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 08/07/2026

Celebrating the developers who push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. Thanks to the players who champion original visions and discover new worlds with us. #nationalvideogameday #videogameday #game #games #videogame #videogames #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · 04/07/2026

True independence means having the freedom to tell our own stories, challenge the status quo, and create without compromise. Happy 250th! #happy4thofjuly #happy4th #4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #independence #happyfourthofjuly #fourthofjuly #semiquincentennial #250thanniversary

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 02/07/2026

By releasing his debut feature exclusively on VHS, Robert dos Santos is breaking through the noise while taking a radical, anti-AI stance and protecting the soul of physical art. Time to add another tape to our VHS collection, @atmanrising.bsky.social 📼

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 01/07/2026

Bravo to the team at the University of Rochester, which has found a way to get fresh drinking water from the sea without creating the toxic chemical waste that harms marine life💧

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 30/06/2026

This episode features Osgood Perkins' folk horror film, Keeper (2025) 🥮 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more! #horrormovie #osgoodperkins #indie #movie #horror #folkhorror #horrorfilm #podcast

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Keeper (S2 E9) *SPOILERS* #folkhorror #horror #moviereview #podcast

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That's What She Does (TWSD) @thatswhatshedoes.com · 27/06/2026

Celebrating a lifetime of resilience, brilliance, and advocacy. Happy Helen Keller Day! #helenkeller #womeninhistory #accessibility #disability #inclusion #a11y #womeninleadership #education #history

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 27/06/2026

It’s nice to see @hannahrosemay.bsky.social pivot from acting in shows such as Altered Carbon to writing horror comics – and using her insider perspective to dissect indie filmmaking in her new series, Fatal Fest. (“Saw meets Squid Game” is right up our alley, @atmanrising.bsky.social!)

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 26/06/2026

Women of the 18th Century are often relegated to the sidelines as camp followers or pining wives, but this exhibition shows how women brilliantly navigated (and sometimes exploited) the legal loopholes of their era to fund institutions and shape communities.

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 24/06/2026

@valvesoftware.com's Steam Machine will launch on 6/29 at $1,049 due to costs driven by the AI boom. Valve is also running a reservation lottery on #Steam. Sign up before 10am PT/1pm ET tomorrow, 6/25. – @arstechnica.com's @rwhitwam.bsky.social #games #videogames #tech #technology #hardware #gaming

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Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet

Valve says it's using a randomized purchase queue to make the experience "less frustrating and more fair."

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 19/06/2026

The creative community stands together to honor freedom, resilience, and the rich cultural legacy of the Black community. May we continue to support, uplift, and hold space for one another as we build a more inclusive world. #juneteenth #freedom #blackhistory #celebratefreedom #blackexcellence

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 13/06/2026

If you’re waiting for an "in" w/industry bigwigs, don’t bother. Barker proves that bypassing gatekeepers & putting your work directly in front of an audience is a path to $200M+. Go make your movie! Check out the latest @evilasterisk.com episode—where @atmanrising.bsky.social & I review Obsession!

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 12/06/2026

Tuesday marked the end of an era as Destiny 2 received its final live-service content update and officially transitioned into maintenance mode. Knowing how hard the developers and voice actors fought to keep the quality up despite the layoffs just makes me respect the team even more.

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 05/06/2026

Over 100 people from Sega’s GaaS division are being reallocated to premium IP teams. In this brutal climate of layoffs, seeing a publisher redeploy talent internally instead of cutting them is somewhat encouraging. They now get to work on legacy franchises w/o the pressure of daily player metrics.

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 05/06/2026

Imagine trying to run a medical clinic with vaccines that spoil if they get too warm – but having no power grid to plug a fridge into. Dr. Amollo built a way to use the sun to keep medicine cold *and* keep the lights on – entirely off the grid.

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 05/06/2026

Love the idea of *Crystal Lake* as a prequel focusing on Pamela Voorhees & her son, Jason. This reminds me of how *Bates Motel* explored the dysfunctional (understatement) relationship between Norma & Norman Bates. @atmanrising.bsky.social and I will be sure to watch in October 💀

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 04/06/2026

Incredible news for vision restoration research: Even regaining a small perception of light or shapes can completely change how people with profound vision impairment navigate the world and live independently.

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · 31/05/2026

In the indie world, a limited budget is just an invitation to innovate. We’re honoring the independent arts and entertainment community that pushes boundaries, breaks genres, and proves that passion beats big budgets every single time. #nationalcreativityday #creativityday #creativity #indie

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Jeannie Novak @indiejeannie.com · 27/05/2026

Barker understands how to build tension without a massive studio budget—maintaining creative control while continuing to edit from his bedroom 😊 @atmanrising.bsky.social and I reviewed Obsession in our latest @evilasterisk.com podcast, which will be released later this week 💀

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That's What She Does (TWSD) @thatswhatshedoes.com · 26/05/2026

To the independent voices, scientists, and creators pushing past traditional boundaries: Keep reaching for the stars 🌠 #sallyride #womeninscience #womeninstem #stem #astronomy #astronaut #science #womenempowerment

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