iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Jupiter and I popped over to Lisbon for 24hrs; Pokémon, Pastel de Nata, photography and an aquarium visit. Had a hoot, although definitely ready for bed!

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Brilliant Indie Treasures @brilliantindietreasures.com · 27/09/2026

💎BITs on a Boat in partnership with Joypad Game Announcement 💎 ✨Dandy Rat Cricket Club✨ Bamboozle your opponents with deceptively deep and engaging tactics, and magical bowling power-ups. #london #gaming Grab your ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brilliant-...

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Issue 17 of Debug is now out, and if you pick it up then you can read my thoughts on Wardrum, Zero Parades for Dead Spies, Town to City and Mind Diver. The team (not me) also featured our most recent @brilliantindietreasures.com event in their Road Trip section!

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Should have posted earlier but have been catching up from Gamescom (and celebrations). Received an absolutely amazing (albeit totally ridiculous) birthday present from Jupiter this year: A Pokemon Pinball Machine. Some pictures and my current high score:

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Post the best picture you have ever taken of your pet (if you feel like it): Pancake hated that plant, so replaced it.

Pancake with a head cone shaped like a flower. He looks unhappy and is sitting in a plant pot, bending a plant entirely out of shape.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Two fun, nature-themed games in one box. My thoughts on Flora Funga:

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Issue 16 of Debug is now out, and if you pick it up then you get to read my thoughts on the following games: Bloodgrounds, Pluralys, Everything is Crab, Aethermancer, Sol Cesto, Mina the Hollower and an in-case-you-missed-it piece on Super Amazing Wagon Adventure

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Been seeing the sights from both East and West (Thorpe Bay to Bristol) over the past few days.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Been playing this for the last few days and really enjoyed my time in (very) early 17th century Japan. The strongest entry in a strong series.

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QuangDX @quangdx.com · 21/07/2026

Wow, @brilliantindietreasures.com showcase 2026 was everything we wanted it to be and more, our 3rd year and most successful. 50 indiegames for the games industry to check out. Super proud of @jupiterhadley.com, @isleofdann.bsky.social, and myself for making it happen. Thanks to all who attended.

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Lucky Ghost @luckyghostgames.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We'd a great time showing Skygate Zero at @brilliantindietreasures.com . Great to get the game out there, and thanks to the BITs crew for a great event :) Next stop -> @indiearenabooth.de #indiegames

People playing Skygate Zero at Brilliant Indie Treasures 2026

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Brilliant Indie Treasures @brilliantindietreasures.com · 16/07/2026

If you weren’t able to attend this year’s Brilliant Indie Treasures, or just want to play them a bit more, you can check out the games in our steam fest! #indiegames store.steampowered.com/curator/4599...

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Brilliant Indie Treasures '26

Brilliant Indie Treasures returns to Brighton, UK for its third year. Check out some of the fantastic games from our selection of 50 brilliant indie games

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1CC Games @1ccgames.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Had a fantastic time at @brilliantindietreasures.com yesterday! AAA gaming is collapsing under its own weight, but the #indiegame scene is alive and buzzing with creativity. It was great to meet some of the talented teams behind the games on display and we're feeling energised! ⚡

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Jupiter @jupiterhadley.com · 16/07/2026

Yesterday we also hosted the third year of @brilliantindietreasures.com - @quangdx.com, @isleofdann.bsky.social and I, along with all of the volunteers and devs, smashed it. Absolutely excited for 2027! #develop #indiegames #developbrighton

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Daniel Turner 🔜 AdventureX26! @pointered.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Brilliant Indie Treasures was Brilliant! Thanks so much to all the volunteers at @brilliantindietreasures.com for pulling off another great event, and being a highlight of Brighton and Develop! And thanks to everyone who played 'Less Miserables' and won the card game!

Ballroom and chandelier, filled with people playing videogames!

After sunset on the beach, blue fades down into yellow, over a silhouetted pier

Lights on the pier, and across the sea road and busses after dark

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Murder Meet Cute @murdermeetcute.com · 15/07/2026

And we're off at Brilliant Indie Treasures. Come get 🔪🔪🔪 #briliantindietreasures #indiegamedevelopment

A table with monitors playing murder meet cute. A white woman with red hair and black clothes is smiling

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Lynda Cowles @heblenn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I’m not in Brighton. But if I was I’d definitely be going to @brilliantindietreasures.com tomorrow afternoon to try Doctor Dekker 2 and 30+ other indie gems! Leonardo Royal Hotel, 4-8pm. Be there or prepare to suffer fomo, like me!

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SPECTRUM48 @spectrum48.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I’ll be showcasing the latest 🌱Grow Wild🌸demo at Brilliant Indie Treasures in Brighton on Weds 15th July, 4pm – 8pm, Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront. 🤩👀 Come along and play 50 (possibly unseen!) indie games selected by the renowned @quangdx.com @jupiterhadley.com + @isleofdann.bsky.social

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Being spoiled as am now out for another day with Robin, this time helping out for a bit with a school trip to the zoo!

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Got along to Robin’s end of term performance for a little club she’s been doing after school. She was playing Matilda in, well, Matilda and was phenomenal. Very proud of her, especially as she’s missed quite a few lessons here and there.

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Jupiter @jupiterhadley.com · 04/07/2026

Went along to Cammas Hall to get some strawberries and cherries this morning! 🍒 🍓 #fruit #local #essex

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It's been another month, so I'm back in print for @debugmag.com #15. Inside you can find my thoughts on: Aethus, Galactic Vault & Modulus. Additionally, I've a nice little two-pager on Pathway, an exceptional title that Robotality should be cracking on with a sequel to.

Debug #15 - Single page review of Modulus.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I’m quite well known for my orange hoodie. For Father’s Day yesterday Jupiter arranged a (matching colour) hoodie with designs from Amelia and Robin on it. I also got some lovely cards from the kiddos - with a tribute to my Beef Pho among them.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Went to one of my favourite places to eat for Father’s Day yesterday. Love my family so much.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Went along to see the new Toy Story with the kiddos. I honestly don’t think they’re ever going to stop making these at this point.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Nice Sunday nature walk today, spotted an Egyptian Goose and Mandarin Duck.

Robin posing with a stick, in a blast of sunlight

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Lovely weekend away for the (previously mentioned) anniversary of being a family. Although definitely need a holiday off the back of it!

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

This weekend we’re celebrating seven years of being a family unit. It’s amazing how fast time flies, and how much we’ve managed to do in such a short time. Surely the luckiest man alive.

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Jupiter @jupiterhadley.com · 25/05/2026

Setting up with help this year, for the Potter Street Fete! #local #fete #bankholiday

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Got along to #mcmcomiccon for a couple of days, with Kai, Robin and Jupiter, this weekend. They had an amazing time checking out all the stalls and Leftfield.

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Jupiter @jupiterhadley.com · 24/05/2026

Sunday at #mcmcomiccon!

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Movie Crew! (Saw Devil Wears Prada 2 - which felt a lot like Devil Wears Prada 2, 3 and 4, but was good!)

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Turning to dust today as I took my kids to the 25th anniversary (!?) of Shrek. We evidently only sample the higher art forms.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Learning and playing #culdceptbegins (and the translated re-release of the original) today.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A little change from the usual today as I went along with Robin (the youngest) and her school for a school trip. It was really fun helping out and spending some time exploring with her. Makes me miss the Summer and school breaks more though - not long now!

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Got some lovely flowers through from Jupiter!

Greens and reds and oranges and yellows, I know all the colours but can’t name flowers sorry.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Went out for food (Kai’s choice) celebrating some great news that he got this week!

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Trying to take shots of products today and, for whatever reason, Pesto loves the camera.

The same cat, slightly further away, on a white table.

The same cat, on a blue sofa, looking right

The same cat, back on the table, sitting comfortably (foot folded back)

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Just spotted this little chirper in the garden atop the trampoline lining. (Using one of Jupiter's old lenses as she's away.)

A little robin on the orange band at the top of a trampoline.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Movie trip with these goons, saw the Sheep Detective, which was actually a pretty good whodunnit.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Adventure ‘Faraday Cage’ Island

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Beach Lunch and a quick play around in this suspiciously warm and bright time of year, then off to amusements afterwards.

Robin throwing the whistling dart that has dominated recent trips

Robin and Amelia (Kai is behind, walking into a theme park)

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

With it now being May, that means that B3 has hit 10 years old. The writers and purpose have changed, but it's run through thick and thin for a decade now. I've made and met so many friends through this site, and it has created so many opportunities for the team. bigbossbattle.com/big-boss-bat...

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Big Boss Battle at ten years old: A decade of covering the games we love – Big Boss Battle (B3)

Big Boss Battle is 10 years old this month. Hi, I’m Dann Sullivan the EIC and one of the owners of B3. I’ve been here since the very start, which feels like an incredibly long time ago. The Big Boss B...

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I never thought I’d be saying this after all the hubbub 7-8 years ago, but today is the first day that Kai will have lived full-full time here, having entirely moved out of his other house. He’d always been in a tricky spot, being the eldest, I’m proud of him for looking out for himself.

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

After far, far too long, we finally got along to see Jupiter’s family. I had an amazing time, this past week, even if it was a little uncanny at times. Very privileged to get to do it in such times - but glad to put names to faces and places.

Jupiter on the new Stern Pokemon Pinball Machine

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Dann Sullivan @isleofdann.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Couple of days of exploring land, sea (well, lakeside) and air with Jupiter.

Jupiter and I, 2500ft in the air in a hot air

A steamboat on a lake, high hills (maybe mountains) in the distance clear sky

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Brad Smith 🛹 @bradmakesgames.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I'm in the process of trying to organise Punk Games Fest, a curated Steam event showcasing punk games as a celebration of underground and alternative game developers. If you've got a cool game and interested you can apply here: forms.gle/oTXEcu9Fjxrb... #gamedev #indiedev #punkgamefest

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Jess Pendley @jesspendley.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

TTRPG creator simulator

Speech bubble from tomodachi life. It reads “it will cost $1. Do we have the budget for that right now?”

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