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Failbetter Games | Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 5h

We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs

Night. The House of Chimes - a tower which you might immediately think of as Big Ben - is adrift in the River Thames. It still seems to be keeping time. In the background, a large, alien building looms over the city of London.

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Rosemary Griggs @ragriggsauthor.bsky.social · 7h

The late medieval tie-beam roof at the Church of St Mary, Fawsley, Northamptonshire . #woodensday #medieval

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faelnor @faelnor.bsky.social · 7h

For every art form, there are very, very few works where pointing at "the message" is an useful way to justify their value. Meaning only really shows itself plain to people willing to engage with the devices specific to the form.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 8h

I saw this post on reddit and I have thoughts...

A person I was speaking to recently is extremely oblivious to the world of games in general. I have been talking to him about the beautiful stories done games tell and the important messages they can carry.

Please give me the names of some more games I can talk to him about. I really want to show that games can be a really positive influence.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 9h

Some narrative influences on Innkeep... Tolkien (of course) Les Miserables Deadwood (the tv show) Ultima 5 The Wheel of Time Greek mythology and mystery cults (Orphism in particular) Gnosticism / esotericism Chinese and Japanese philosophy

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 9h

Had a few more fun revelations. Sometimes its a fragment from a book you once read that was lodged somewhere in your mind. You never know what might turn up when you need it.

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Elizabeth Cantwell @eccantwell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here to tell you that the chemistry and tension in this scene still hits for 2026 teenagers, as evidenced by the very vocal reactions of my students today

Dorothy Malone and Humphrey Bogart in the bookstore scene in 1946’s The Big Sleep

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Konstantinos Dimopoulos @konstantinosd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The world design of Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (with world director Jonathan Dumont - from 2015) www.gamedeveloper.com/design/the-w...

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Dirk Puehl @wunderkammertales.eurosky.social · 28/09/2026

"The skies they were ashen and sober; The leaves they were crisped and sere" (Edgar Allan Poe) 🎨 Charles Frederick William Mielatz "Old House in the Wind" (1903)

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Photographed by Stéphane Barbery, this portrait captures Noh actor Matsuno Hiroyuki portraying Shizuka Gozen in the classical drama Funabenkei (船弁慶).

In deep monochrome contrast, a Noh actor partially reveals a serene, sculpted Noh mask from behind a painted folding fan (ōgi). Crowned with a black ceremonial tate-eboshi cap and wearing a lavishly woven karaori robe, the performer holds the fan—adorned with delicate chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms—to frame half his face in quiet contemplation. The intricate geometric patterns, tortoiseshell motifs, and maple leaves embroidered into the silk create a tactile interplay of luster and deep shadow against the dark background, drawing the eye into a space of dramatic tension. The smooth, lacquered surface of the mask catches the light, isolating the figure in a moment of stillness.
his portrait captures Noh actor Matsuno Hiroyuki portraying Shizuka Gozen in the classical drama Funabenkei (船弁慶). Authored by Kanze Kojirō Nobumitsu, the play recounts the heartbreaking separation of warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune from his mistress Shizuka Gozen, followed by a sea voyage disrupted by the vengeful ghost of Taira no Tomomori. In the opening act, Shizuka Gozen performs a farewell dance to pray for Yoshitsune's safety, conveying both sorrow and quiet dignity. The carved cypress mask (hinoki) and Nishijin brocade karaori robe represent the heritage of Japanese monozukuri (traditional artisanal craftsmanship), preserving centuries-old techniques of textile and mask design.

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Stacey Mason @stcymsn.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Formal affordances are the elements that pull a player toward certain actions, they “cry out” for the player to take those actions. Material affordances are the actions a system actually allows the player to take. Agency occurs when the two are in balance. (Mateas 2001)

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Bruno Dias @brunodias.dev · 28/09/2026

What is happening is not that AI-generated cultural goods are replacing human-made cultural goods; what is happening is that capital is flowing out of the production of cultural goods *entirely,* making us all poorer for it.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Maybe I should give all this up and become a sailor wandering remote islands in the scottish hebrides.

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Yarn Spinner 🔜 #MIGW26 @yarnspinner.dev · 27/09/2026

Why has nobody made a Frasier game using Yarn Spinner?

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cmrn knzlmn @ckunzelman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

eveyone is talking about the Valar these days. Ulmo. Manwe. Manwe Manwe Manwe, everyone can't shut the hell up about Manwe manwe gotta remember all these damn elf names, amirite

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loren schmidt @lorenschmidt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Beatus of Facundus

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

You know maybe we should bring back the dream of a simulation driven, ecological, MMO. I think these days thats basically Project Zomboid servers?

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Constant Fractal @nfb42.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

At the bottom line, complexity that feels great to design is often no better than a dice roll player side. Putting the same effort into adding smoke and mirrors to something simple and elegant often gets you the outcome you hoped the complexity would give but without the complexity.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Four and a half hours folks. Thats my viewing for the next few weeks sorted. youtu.be/35SKawn2SDI?...

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Ultima Online Retrospective | The Last Hurrah

YouTube video by Majuular

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Give a man a game and he'll play for a week. Teach a man to make games and...

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Exilian @exilianofficial.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's our monthly virtual meetup this evening, starting now! We run these every month as a video call, though people are welcome to join via text or voice too. Shout if you'd like the link, we'll be open from now for the next three hours or so :) #WritingCommunity #CreativeToots #GameDev

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today I think I resolved the final few major issues with the overall Innkeep plot that I started on nearly 4 years ago. Journaling over the past few months helped get most of the pieces in view. Then eventually my subconscious spat it out.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

OK, here's mine. First row = formative Second row = time well spent Third row = creative inspirations

First row: Ultima 7 the Black Gate, Morrowind, Deus Ex
Second row: Project Zomboid, The Long Dark, Stationeers
Third row: Pathologic 2, Sunless Sea, The Seance of Blake Manor

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Ben Chandler @threeohfour.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Really happy that folks are enjoying Nighthawks. Now that it’s out, I have been focused on getting back to Gilt and trying to make something really special out of it.

A pilgrim reaches out to touch a wall of energy among a crowd of hollow-eyed idols.

A pilgrim stands among decaying steel ribs, examining the road before him.

A pilgrim stands facing a giant, glowing mantis in a cave.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A lot of game dev is just sweeping terrible things under a metaphorical rug and whistling nonchalantly. And sometimes the rug is not even metaphorical.

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 24/09/2026

ME: So I can't put anything else on the scale? ANUBIS: No. Just your heart ME: No money, no good deeds? ANUBIS: No ME: What about steam points? I've got a ton of steam points ANUBIS: The point is to be lighter than the feather ME: I was just hoping to finally do something with the steam points

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Merchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 24/09/2026

We are a very old building. We have lots of keys. We have lots of keys that don’t open anything. Join us for a one off installment of, “Keys of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall that are pretty but completely useless”. 🔑 🧵

We are looking at two pewter plates with an assortment of large brass and iron keys in various shapes and sizes.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I first discovered Dwarf Fortress in 2008, when it was 2 years into development. I haven't really played it since those early days, but I've still had a lot of joy over the years just reading the change notes, hearing about stories generated by the game, etc.

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Ularis Badler @ubadler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hello @milesthemighty.bsky.social! Thanks for hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday. 🍻 #Archrebel is a love letter to Julian Gollop's early games, Rebelstar and Laser Squad. Demo soon! "Reinforcements have arrived!" #gamedev #indiegamedev

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Rotub @rotub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Doggy Don't Care is out now! 🐶 Unleash adorable chaos, solve puzzles, leave your mark (literally!), and earn all the mischievous badges by being naughty I hope you enjoy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/... #doggydontcare #indiegames

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 24/09/2026

I did this interview a looong while back, before the show's hiatus. We talk about how to hook players with your story & make them care. Thanks for making me sound smart, Gerald! Note: There's nothing about my current job or project in here, just general craft stuff, so go in knowing that

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Liz England @lizardengland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I wanna make a game where I procedurally generate a bunch of weird little guys. But really the game part is incidental. I just want to play with procgen again and need an excuse.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ooooh..... oooffffff I'm too old for horror. Oooorarrrgfgfdddddd.

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Jay Castello 🌻 @jaymcastello.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

we're finally going to figure it out

A photo of a book subheading that says "video games: are they good or bad?"

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Foolishly rented Obsession online and now we're in a race to finish it before the viewing window expires. This is a tricky operation with baby.

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Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 22/09/2026

Nighthawks is OUT! When the sun sets, outcasts rise. Gather new friends, face old prejudices, and prepare to seize the night in Nighthawks, the vampire RPG where the secret is out... but the hunt continues. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/... GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/nigh...

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Tomas Sala @falconeerdev.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I have been telling folks for years not to worry about cloning and focus on your own creative process. To focus on building your own audience and franchise as a protection against cloning. But AI coding specifically is drastically changing this. I stand by the advice for now....but.

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Daniel Burke - 🍺Innkeep @innkeep.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Found this tag + nudity on innkeeps page too. Theres no sexual content or nudity in innkeep!

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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

DLC ANNOUNCEMENT! Just when you thought the card-flipping horrors were over... new secrets are unearthed. Introducing a brand new story-driven DLC, Forbidden Solitaire: The Discarded! Please wishlist and share: store.steampowered.com/app/5238350/... New levels, enemies, jokers, sigils + more!

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Filippo Beck Peccoz @fbeckpeccoz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It’s honestly kind of wild seeing our game pop up in so many showcases lately. 🥹 I started this studio because I wanted to make the game I'd literally dreamed of, and seeing it out there like this makes me very proud of the whole team. Thanks for including us in the #OutOfTheBoxGames Showcase!

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James Baillie @jubalbarca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It is once again That Time, I need to write the @exilianofficial.bsky.social news in the next week ish, which means it's a very good time to post about your projects on the exilian.co.uk/forum/index.... webforums. #WritingCommunity #Artists #Music

exilian.co.uk

Exilian - Index

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Jon Ingold @jon.inkle.co · 21/09/2026

Was recording a GNK ep about conversation mechanics (out in Dec but it’s a terrific guest, anyway) and it got me thinking about the *non-mechanical* ways to make conversation options feel weighty. If points&stats encourage players to game the conversation for a goal - what guides players to invest?

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Derek Lieu - Game Trailer Editor @derek-lieu.com · 21/09/2026

PSA to devs: Before it’s time to capture footage for trailers make sure your builds have toggles to turn off text like: “Pre-alpha version [build number] and button prompts if you’re shipping cross platform.

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Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 21/09/2026

Nighthawks launches TOMORROW!! Creating this game has taken us eight years. A long time for humans, but just a blink of an eye for an eternal vampire. We are so excited you have no idea. store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/...

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deus_ex.txt @deus-ex-txt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We're from Australia.

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morrowind.txt @morrowind-txt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Why am I always surrounded by fawning admirers?

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