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TJ Marinelli

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I take screenshots in Videogames 📸

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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Today we are publishing the first article of Eteo Archetypes, Volume 2. Bringing you outstanding analysis of video game design, written by leading voices in games criticism and development - all for free. Sign up for the newsletter: www.eteogames.com
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Corfu Town is beautiful! 🇬🇷
Picture of Corfu Town
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Car spotting in Corfu 🇬🇷
Picture of a opel Astra Picture of a opel corsa Picture of a Toyota carina Picture of a fiat seicento and a Citroen C2
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This place is wonderful. 🍻🇬🇷
Beer, mythos
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DreStation @drestation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
30 years have passed and I still wonder if it was all just a fever dream...
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DreStation @drestation.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
😈 Most games you've ever loved have probably been lying to you... But I promise, it's for a good reason! 😇 #GameDesign #GameDev
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's skybox shows glimpses of distant locations that can never be reached - encouraging players to engage their imagination and world-build in their mind. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/the-rotting-pizza…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Through its dull, cloudy vistas and an alien tower that dominates the horizon, Half-Life 2 builds an atmosphere of oppression that is difficult to ignore. 🔗 www.eteogames.com/skyboxes-designin…
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Here's some perfect bedtime reading: unsettle yourself with this history of chase sequences in the Silent Hill games. vist.ly/54jus
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
From Silent Hill 2 to The Short Message, chase sequences have become a staple feature of the Silent Hill series. @eurothug4000.bsky.social examines how these gameplay segments have evolved over time - giving us a variety of thrills in all forms. www.eteogames.com/a-history-of...
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A History of Pursuits in Silent Hill
Chronicling the evolution of the Silent Hill's iconic chase sequences, one terrifying encounter at a time.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What happens when a final boss battle isn't a combat challenge, but a chase sequence? Find out in this week's Archetypes article on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. vist.ly/53v87
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
@kanaratron.bsky.social I can’t DM for some reason 😩 You seen the film: Reign Over Me ? Currently on Netflix (Adam Sandler)
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
OG Grand Theft Auto V Poster w/v Spring 2013 release on it. I picked this one up from HMV with my pre-order at the time.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
How does a card reading in a video game compare to the real deal? Zack Wood examines The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, finding the game successfully invokes "sense of wonder and imagination that makes divination fun". www.eteogames.com/card-creatio...
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Card Creation and Divination in The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood often strays from the confines of traditional Tarot, successfully evoking the wonder and creativity of giving card readings.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
It's time for our monthly roundup! Treat your ears to some tunes, and read on for... - A recap of our three articles on Radios - Further recommended articles and videos on the theme - Community comments of the month www.eteogames.com/the-monthly-...
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The Monthly Roundup: Radios
One of my favourite online tools is radio.garden. You can grab your globe-shaped wheel and take an imaginary road trip through the audioscapes of different countries. For me, it is an incredible illus...
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
"Radio stops this whole thing from being a game about missions and objectives and set-pieces and instead makes it a game about a culture and people." Catch up on this week's article on Jet Set Radio Future here: vist.ly/4vuuu
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
That's all our articles on Radios now live! Are any of these your jam? Read here: vist.ly/4vpw6
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Catch up on our interview with Mark Lampert - audio director on multiple Fallout games - who walked us through the design process behind the series' iconic Pip-Boy radios. 🔗 vist.ly/4v4aq
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Catch up on this week's Archetypes article, which muses on GTA V's radio stations, nostalgia, and the messy realities of US urban infrastructure. 🔗 vist.ly/4uayb
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The car and the radio are inextricably linked in GTA V: it's impossible to discuss one without the other. In our first article on Radios, Boen Wang explores how GTA V's music stations mesh with a fantastical vision of driving and US infrastructure. www.eteogames.com/grand-theft-...
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Grand Theft Auto V, and the Pursuit of the Perfect Playlist
Worshipping both the car and the radio, GTA V echoes the messy realities of modern-day infrastructure in the US.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Our monthly roundup post is here, recapping our articles on Skyboxes and recommending further reading on the subject. Take a look! Remember to sign up for our newsletter to get these roundups sent straight to your inbox 📧 vist.ly/4szs2
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The Monthly Roundup: Skyboxes
This month on Archetypes we looked to the heavens to discover the range of beautiful, pensive and ominous skies that decorate video game worlds.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We've published our full trio of articles on the theme of Skyboxes - have you read them all yet? vist.ly/4su2e
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
"In some ways... excessive detailing prevents the player from being able to use their imagination and world-build in their mind." This week's article examines the skyboxes of Final Fantasy 7 and its remake. Catch up here: vist.ly/4skbz
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
By showing glimpses of distant regions, skyboxes can encourage players to dream beyond a game's borders. Such is the case in Final Fantasy 7, which Eteo founder @shedworksgreg.bsky.social unpacks in this week's Archetypes article. www.eteogames.com/the-rotting-...
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The Rotting Pizza of Final Fantasy 7
Though thought to be a thing of the past, 2D skyboxes can inspire players to dream of intricate worlds beyond a game's boundaries.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
With our new theme of Skyboxes announced, it's time for you to submit your comments. Which video game has the best skybox? Tell us and your comment could feature in our monthly roundup. Join the Discord here: vist.ly/4qr8r
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
What do you get when you sign up for our free newsletter? ✍️ Fantastic writing on video games, straight to your inbox 🔓 Access to archived Eteo Archetypes pieces 📣 Important Eteo game studio news 📖 Monthly roundups on the theme Sounds good? Join here: vist.ly/4nt7t
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Eteo Archetypes
Exemplary video game design, unpacked. Brought to you by Eteo games studio.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
All of our articles on seasons are now live. Have you read them all yet? There's still time to catch up! 🍂 👉 vist.ly/4nnyq
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
📸 #Zelda My first time playing BotW - Watch some of my highlights here
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
It's almost time for our monthly roundup newsletter, so this is your final call to get your game recommendations in! Which games do seasons particularly well? Tell us on Discord. 👉 vist.ly/4naep
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
There's still time to submit your comments for this month's newsletter! Which video game do you think does seasons best? ❄️🌸☀️🍂 Join our Discord to share your thoughts, and you could be published in our monthly roundup. 🔗 vist.ly/4n4j8
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
If you're enjoying our articles, why not sign up for our free newsletter? You'll get articles delivered straight to your inbox, and you'll be the first to know about any important studio announcements from Eteo. Sign up here ✍️ vist.ly/4mxps
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
By resisting the urge to give you everything at once, the Animal Crossing games create seasonal moments that feel fleeting and precious. Written by @jaymcastello.bsky.social, our third piece on seasons is now live: www.eteogames.com/rhythms-of-t...
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Rhythms of the Everyday in Animal Crossing
In resisting the urge to give the player everything at once, Animal Crossing creates moments that are fleeting - and all the more precious for it.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
With ever-shifting seasons, schedules and moods, Persona 4's vacation town of Inaba challenges you to spend your time there wisely. Our second Archetypes feature on seasons, written by @emilyprice.bsky.social, is now live: www.eteogames.com/seasons-bc-i...
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Passing Time in Persona 4's Tourist Town
Inaba's shifting moods, schedules and seasons ask you to spend your time there wisely.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
"It is the purpose of winter and what it represents that is missing from the later Harvest Moon games, and many farming life sim games in general." Catch up on the latest Archetypes article here: vist.ly/4kwgp
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
📸 Zelda: Breath of the Wild #VirtualPhotography
Zelda breath of the wild. The screenshot shows link standing in a tunnel looking out at green grass and trees and you can see a volcano in the distance Zelda breath of the wild. You can see green trees and the sky behind with clouds. Zelda breath of the wild. Link is standing on a cliff looking out over the horizon. You can see the volcano in the distance Zelda breath of the wild. Link is standing on a hill. One side is green grass and sunny. The other side is cold and snowy
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Though sad and uncomfortable, winter - and death - are often necessary to prevent game worlds from feeling stagnant. In our first article on Seasons, @hollynielsen.bsky.social explores how winter provides vital friction in the Harvest Moon series: vist.ly/4kb34
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Winter and Death in Harvest Moon
While letting go of a beloved pet is hard, death plays an essential role in preventing farming sims from feeling stagnant.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Tomorrow, we'll be ringing in the new year with a fresh Archetypes article, and a brand new monthly theme! Any guesses as to what January's theme could be?🤔
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
📸 Creature in the Well #VirtualPhotography
Creature in the Well Screenshot. Shows yellow desert with black poles and shadowsCreature in the Well Screenshot. Shows inside a mechanical cave. Blue floor with green moss on the sidesCreature in the Well Screenshot. It shows a bridge with the character on it and black in the backgroundCreature in the Well Screenshot. It shows a cave entrance covered in grey pipes with yellow cliffs around it.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
This month we picked three of our favourite community comments to feature in our roundup post on flying cities. Thanks for the fantastic recommendations, everyone! To join the discussion ready for next month's theme, head to our Discord server: vist.ly/4jxd6
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
It's time for our monthly round-up article! Here we recap our three pieces on flying cities, and recommend some other great articles and videos on the flying cities theme 👇 vist.ly/4jsyq
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Röki is a Christmas movie.
A screenshot from our debut indie game, Röki. A young girl in a red bobble hat runs through the snow.A screenshot from our debut indie game, Röki. A snow covered stave church.A screenshot from our debut indie game, Röki. A troll talks to a small child in front of a bridge. The girl says "Are you a troll?"A screenshot from our debut indie game, Röki. A giant wolf slumbers at the top of a mountain.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
In need of some Christmas reading? Curl up by the fire with one of our articles on Flying Cities, which are now all live on the site 📖🎄 Read here: vist.ly/4jjat
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Would you fly around the world on this ship? Designed in 1804, this floating observatory - complete with a beer keg - was intended to take scientists on distant expeditions. Read about the parallels with Apex Legends' flying city of Olympus here: 🔗 vist.ly/4japg
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Gravity Rush 2's world is messy and overwhelming by design - allowing moments of intense clarity to shine through amidst the noise. Written by Christian Donlan, our second piece on Flying Cities is now live: vist.ly/4i6uh
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Achieving the Addled Intricacy of Gravity Rush 2
There's a method to the muddle in Gravity Rush 2's cluttered cities, where moments of clarity can be found.
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Want to chat about an Archetypes article? Join us on the Eteo Discord server to discuss them with other enthusiasts! You can also keep up-to-date on Eteo studio news, and be the first to hear about playtesting opportunities Join us here: discord.gg/SQ9usgxC8M
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The official server for game development studio Eteo, and monthly newsletter Eteo Archetypes. | 14 members
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Eteo's debut game is being funded by indie game fund Outersloth, from the team behind Among Us. We're incredibly grateful for their support, and can't wait to show you all what we're working on - when the time is right!
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Introducing Eteo: a new independent game studio founded by Gregorios Kythreotis, creative director of Sable. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GIp...
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Eteo | Official Studio Announcement
YouTube video by Eteo Games
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Gregorios Kythreotis @eteogreg.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
I'll be sharing some news (not a game) in next weeks' @pcgamer.com's Most Wanted show - see you then!
A graphic for PC Gaming Show's Most Wanted showcase that says 'One Week to Go!' with youtube and twitch links and the date December 4th
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We put a movie on and were greeted by the OG.
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TJ Marinelli @itstj808.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
📸 Fortnite X The Simpsons #VirtualPhotography
Springfield song from The Simpsons. It sits on a green hillA tree swing and a treehouse. Green grass on the ground with a light brown wooden fenceA top down map style view of a blue river and banking aroundKristy burger sign with blue sky behind and white clouds
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