iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Joe Richards -> bed @joerichardswrites.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I played Silent Hill: Townfall! For the most part, I loved it. An incredibly confident new outing that draws on everything I love about the series, with some of the best individual setpieces so far. On the other, it falls victim to overindulgence and tedium, if rarely. www.psu.com/reviews/sile...

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Silent Hill: Townfall Review (PS5) - New Perspective, Familiar Feeling - PlayStation Universe

Check out our review of Silent Hill: Townfall and see if a new twist on the classic franchise might be enough to bring it back to the forefront.

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Metroid Ravenous looks so good omfg 😍😍

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Finally taken the time to fully lock in with Cyberpunk 2077 and I truly wish I had done so earlier. Gorgeous, gorgeous game 😍

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 31/08/2026

Announcing... 🥁 Physical releases of: The Immortal John Triptych (SW2/PS5) ⚜️ Mediterranea Inferno (PS5) 🔥 Is This Seat Taken? (SW1/PS5) 🧩 VERY limited EDITIONS versions with our unique artful approach & extras + standard copies, all content on disc/cart: (Preorder here now)

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Bought a Switch 2 and truly I cannot WAIT to get my hands on Pokopia and build a silly little town 🥹🥹

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

our silly little jam game is out! 🖤

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I am once again thinking about Mediterranea Inferno

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Finally finished Resident Evil Requiem. What a gorgeous gorgeous game

A Licker crawls on the ceiling, and a zombie faces away from the camera in a doorway in Resident Evil Requiem

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Hoping, praying, begging that FromSoftware rework that unused cutscene as a DLC ending of some kind because I need a Miquella ending 🥺🥺

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I fear I need to get a Switch 2 soon. The Pokopia fomo is killing me 😭😭

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🩸 NEW MUSIC 🩸 [WARNING. WARNING. Raccoon City is on lockdown.] Written for @montyzander.bsky.social's upcoming Resident Evil Requiem retrospective. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV0l...

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Resident Evil: Requiem - Original Music Tribute

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I'll soon be ⚡ open for games work ⚡ again :) I do: 🎶 Music design, composition, mixing, mastering 🔊 Sound design 🎛️ Implementation (Wwise, FMOD) If your team needs an audio goblin, let's chat: marina@marinamakes.co Samples of my work below. Shares always appreciated <3

Photo of the original poster, Marina. She is wearing a black denim jacket and large glasses. There are black foam acoustic panels on the wall behind her.

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It’s been 4 years since Elden Ring released, and even now nothing compares to its incredible character designs!

Goldmask, a character in Elden Ring, he is wearing a large sun-shaped masked and pointing up at the sky.

St. Trina, a character in Elden Ring. She is shown as a woman sleeping within a large purple flower.

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Joe Richards -> bed @joerichardswrites.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

www.psu.com/reviews/rome... Review here! Romeo Is A Dead Man is the type of game that reminds you why games are so special. This one is something to behold

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Romeo Is A Dead Man Review (PS5) - Romeo Is a Great Man - PlayStation Universe

Check out our review of Romeo Is A Dead Man and see if Suda51's latest also manages to be his greatest!

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Joe Richards -> bed @joerichardswrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Oh look it's that thing I mentioned yesterday!! Super excited to finally share my first column piece for Skybox Please do read! This column was born out of me feeling like I jumped on this boat a bit too late, so I thought I'd make the most of it. Yeah, I hadn't played MGS2 - no shame in that.

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

EPISODE 38 IS LIVE! @codymatthewjohnson.bsky.social is back! He joins @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk life, creativity, becoming a video game composer, and what it feels like to be nominated for a Grammy! Grab a coffee & enjoy! ☕ youtu.be/O-8h3xcrD0g

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Grammy-Nominated Cody Matthew Johnson on Life, Creativity, & Getting Into Video Game Music (Ep. 38)

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Oh hey, #portfolioday! I'm Marina. I make music and sounds primarily for games. Here's a snippet of my music work. I'm booking game projects for 2026; email me if you'd like to chat about working together :) ✉️marina@marinamakes.co

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I'm EYEGUYS🇵🇸🇮🇹 @eyeguys.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

In a world of AI slops, MEDITERRANEA INFERNO is a fully hand-drawn video game. Please support your fav indie pop star while working on their next one: store.steampowered.com/app/2103680/...

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Wrapping up the year with a music episode :) We delved into everything from balancing a project’s needs with our own creative ideas, what a great collaboration looks like, imposter syndrome, finding play and gratitude, & more. Cody's awesome & shared his experiences so generously. Hope you enjoy!

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Spent the last few weeks of autumn in Japan and it was truly wonderful 🍁🇯🇵

A shrine entrance in Japan. Through the door we see a path flanked by trees with bright Autumn leaves

A visit to the Pokemon Centre in Kanazawa. There is a Milotic statue in the background

A small shrine protected by a stone fox. It has a small bowl at its feet with coins inside

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I'm booking work for 2026! If you need a: 🎶 Video game composer 🔊 Sound designer 🎛️ Mix engineer and/or mastering engineer 🎤 Vocalist … send me an email :) 📩 marinamakes.co/contact Some examples of my work below 🤍 Shares always appreciated

Photo of musician Marina Ryan wearing a black jean jacket. There are black foam acoustic panels on the wall behind her.

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

NEW MUSIC 🩸 @montyzander.bsky.social and I tried to capture Mother Miranda's rage and sorrow in this one. I can't wait to watch his RE8 critique, coming soon :) youtu.be/I0runKJa9Tk

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Resident Evil Village - Original Music Tribute ("Eat Your Heart")

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

EPISODE 35 IS LIVE! @adinolfi.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about the development of his psychological survival-horror game Heartworm. They delve into the game's visual identity, music, production, publishing, accessibility, & more. Enjoy 🩸 youtu.be/dnR3Gw3O38g

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How do indie horror games get made? (Ep. 35)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

EPISODE 34 IS LIVE! @hlywa.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about how game publishers work, what it means to be a game scout, & Rachel gave tons of advice for studios seeking their next publishing deal. Hope you enjoy! ☕ www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xIe...

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How do indie studios get funded? (Ep. 34)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

EPISODE 33 IS LIVE! @hownottodraw.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to chat about video game writing, narrative design, the challenges of writing item descriptions and dialogue, relatability, and sharing ourselves in the art we create. Hope you enjoy! ☕ youtu.be/mBS8y4Bj080

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Game Writing & Narrative Design - A Game Dev Chat with Kate Gray (Hello Kitty Island Adventure)

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TeaGryff 🌕🌑 @teagryff.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

This past April I worked on my first game jam, and the soundtrack I wrote in roughly two weeks is finally released! It was my first time composing for a medieval/Renaissance setting. Thank you to @marinahascoffee.bsky.social for mastering it, all the songs sound so good! Full OST in the replies! 👇

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I've started booking work for 2026! If you need a: 🎶 Video game composer 🔊 Sound designer 🎛️ Mix engineer and/or mastering engineer 🎤 Vocalist … send me an email :) 📩 marinamakes.co/contact Some examples of my work below 🤍 (I have limited availability for this year, but am open to chatting)

Photo of musician and audio engineer Marina Ryan. She is wearing a black denim jacket and large glasses. There are black foam acoustic panels on the wall behind her.

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Luke Rowlatt @lrowlatt.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hellooo #PortfolioDay! I'm Luke, a level designer and writer. I've worked across FPS and RPG games, as well as game design for mobile content. Currently open to new work and projects, so if you need an extra hand feel free to hit me up! 🔗 lukerowlatt.wixsite.com/portfolio

Two white and yellow characters look over a small encampment nestled in a rocky canyon. Tents, wooden structures, and campfires are surrounded by high palisade walls.

Screenshot of a level blockout from Halo Infinite Forge. A Spartan sprints forward with trailing blue lines, a small encampment with alien enemies facing them, and a tower structure behind with tall columns, partially destroyed.

A circular circus arena with vibrant colours, the central ring dotted with crates, pillars and balloons. At its very centre is a circular podium.

Screenshot from Halo Infinite Forge. A first-person perspective of a dimly lit room, the entrance door barricaded with planks, and a messy desk in the background. An overturned table has two slumped, armoured figures pushed against it.

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

NEW MUSIC! 🩸 An homage to Resident Evil 4 from Mr. Leon S. Kennedy's perspective. Made for @montyzander.bsky.social's RE4 video critique, which you should watch today I hope you enjoy :) youtu.be/bb6xs5Bvx3w?...

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The Stranger (Resident Evil 4 - Original Tribute Music)

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I want it told entirely from Boc’s perspective and his journey to becoming a master seamster

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

So stoked to have my friend @terrancam.bsky.social on @questmarkers.bsky.social tomorrow to chat all things video game music! We'll be live just after 1pm Pacific Time. Come hang out with us ☕ twitch.tv/marinahascoffee

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 20/05/2025

I am incredibly proud to announce EDITIONS - our better, different answer to physical games. A preservation and design focused imprint that redefines what a physical game is. All details at the link - shaking with pride right now. This is my life's work. ❤️

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

EP. 29 IS LIVE! In this one, @fletchmakesstuff.com joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about game development, streaming, & building safe communities. Grab a coffee & check it out ☕ youtu.be/GbuF94eqtUs

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Solo Dev, Streaming, & Community Building - A Chat with Fletch (Xtris, Canyon Crisis, & more)

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TeaGryff 🌕🌑 @teagryff.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

@lrowlatt.bsky.social, @marinahascoffee.bsky.social, @jackalexroberts.bsky.social, and I made a short game for the #roadtripjam2025! I got to write Medieval/Renaissance music for the first time and it was a great challenge and opportunity to really step into a new genre. rhet.itch.io/a-bardic-tale

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A Bardic Tale by Rhet, marinahascoffee, TeaGryff, JackAlexRoberts

Escort your bards on a cross-country trip to the grand city of Cerddoriaeth for a performance of a lifetime!

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I’m dyyyyying to play South of Midnight! Hoping and praying there’s a PS5 release at some point 🥹🙏

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Long body. Perfect form. Delightfully wiggly 😌

A shiny Wugtrio card from Pokémon TCG Pocket

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

EP. 28 IS LIVE! @paullicino.bsky.social joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about working in creative roles in gaming They delved into their creative habits, following their curiosity, what it’s like to work on a game dev team, & privilege + opportunity in the industry youtu.be/Sv5ta5lP_80

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Craftsmanship, Curiosity, & Teamwork in Game Dev - A Chat with Paul Dean (Pacific Drive & more)

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Big fan of H I M from the Direct

A character wearing armour and flying through the air with a Jetpack in The Duskbloods Nintendo Direct trailer

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Evan Spooklog @backlogreviewer.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Say what you will about Kojima's self-indulgence, but he made a very prescient game about disconnection and social isolation right before the covid pandemic and is now releasing a sequel about the abyss of automation and the eldritch mess of human thought and feeling that is the information age

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Sorry We’re Closed is an exquisite game and I can’t wait to play it on console (and will definitely be picking up a physical copy too) 💖

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Santa Ragione @santaragione.com · 04/03/2025

Both Mediterranea Inferno and Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star are 80% off on Steam as part of the Visual Novel Fest. store.steampowered.com/search/?sort...

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I’m playing Hollow Knight for the first time and I love it quite simply because it’s full of lil guys I would die for 🥹

A little mushroom man is standing on a platform above a lake and raising his arms in Hollow Knight.

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Jack @jackalexroberts.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Hoping and praying @playbalatro.com do a Mediterranea Inferno crossover soon so I can have Claudio, Andrea and Mida as King, Queen and Jack of Hearts respectively 🥹💖

From left to right: Claudio, Andrea and Mida in Mediterranea Inferno. They’re sitting on deck chairs wearing sunglasses and swimming trunks

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

As always, I had the BEST time chatting with @suduwana.bsky.social and @jackalexroberts.bsky.social yesterday. They shared the journeys that led them to work in gaming, along with various insights from their respective disciplines. If you check out the episode, hope you enjoy ☕

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

EPISODE 27 IS LIVE! @suduwana.bsky.social @jackalexroberts.bsky.social and @marinahascoffee.bsky.social delve into misconceptions about their work, the importance of feedback, finding cohesion between music and game systems, & some of their favourite things about what they do. youtu.be/5ciQYnD8tAo

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A Studio Lead, Games Journalist, and Composer Walk Into a Room...

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I'm opening up 1-2 February slots for vocal production, mixing, and/or mastering! If you're an artist or band and need an engineer, reach out. Samples of my work will be below ⚡ 📩 marina@marinamakes.co (Shares always appreciated 🤍)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

EPISODE 26 IS LIVE! WE'RE A VIDEO SHOW NOW! @marinahascoffee.bsky.social sat down with @rhapsodyin.blue to talk about what games they're playing & want to play. They also delve into Blue’s area of expertise: localization, what it entails, & what game does it really well. youtu.be/PywekneKYmg

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Chatting with a Localization Game Dev

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