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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou

@kanaratron.bsky.social
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Indie Developer/Director @ Polygon Treehouse (Mythwrecked & Röki) • BAFTA Breakthrough 2021 • BAFTA Games & The Game Awards nominee • 2 x BAFTA Juror • Industry speaker & mentor • He/him Dundee (Scotland) www.polygon-treehouse.com

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 51m
Given my feet an absolute pounding this week and they've been golden. Chuffed with that 🙌🏻
Two people sit in front of a rock face up a mountain in the Highlands of Scotland.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 1h
Happy Celebrity Traitors Day to those that celebrate.
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MarcoN @ Otterweave Games Studio | Working on EMITIME! @otterweavegamesstudio.com · 1h
Super excited to announce that EMITIME is getting selected by the @ukgamesfund.bsky.social for the Starter Fund! This means there will be more soundtracks, more polished SFX, as well as voice acting ( Yah! ) added to the game! I look forward to posting more updates here later! #indiedev #gamedev
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 4h
I take my wife to the most romantic spots.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 11h
For October I'll be doing the 'not taking on any extra commitments thank you very much' challenge.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 4h
I take my wife to the most romantic spots.
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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 8h
BOX REVEAL! The Evercade Nexus releases at the end of this month. So here's a sneak peek of what you're getting!
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Andy Robinson @andyrobinson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 9h
📺 Watch our Party Political Broadcast tonight. Tune in on ITV1 and BBC One, or via our social media channels.
Green Party advert for party political broadcast, with picture of Zack Polanski. 

Text reads: Party Political Broadcast. Thursday, October 1. ITV 1: 6.25pm. BBC 1: 6.55pm.
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Caves of Qud @cavesofqud.com · 30/09/2026
In partnership with @lostincult.co.uk, I am coming to the physical world. With both a retail and Limited Edition. www.lostincult.co.uk/shop/p/caves...
Caves of Qud for Switch 2 EDITIONS version with lost in cult. Stylized cover art depicted fossilized items and creatures in the foreground and Qud with the Spindle in the backgroundCaves of Qud EDITIONS sleeve. Stylized depiction of a Qud character with implants and mutationsCaves of Qud EDITIONS poster. Stylized collage of Caves of Qud creatures and locations in the game's art style.
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Failbetter Games | Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 30/09/2026
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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Claire - open for work 🦈 @thesharkbit.bsky.social · 11h
Check yourself often, this site has really good guides on how coppafeel.org/breast-cance...
[Image description: A colourful illustration with the phrase "Feel It On The First" in bold, pink letters. Surrounding the text are cartoon characters with cheerful expressions and checking their chests. The background features giant fruits and disco balls.]
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 11h
For October I'll be doing the 'not taking on any extra commitments thank you very much' challenge.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 12h
Morning 👋🏻
A double rainbow over the Scottish countryside
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Úna-Minh's ✨ Open to Work ✨ @unaminh.bsky.social · 12h
Just a month ago @sirbeans.bsky.social and I officially launched our indie Irish studio @organicmatters.bsky.social! And we're making something cool 🌱 Here's how we came to be youtu.be/A1bXyBitT64?... #gamedev #indiegames #ireland #irish
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Announcing "Organic Matters": Our Irish Indie Game Studio
YouTube video by Organic Matters
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Sarenhale @sarenhale.bsky.social · 12h
Almost done with this snow study! These houses ended up being my favourite part to draw in the end ^^
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 12h
Very much like receiving emails from past mentees catching me up on their excellent progress.
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Kirk McKeand @mckkirk.bsky.social · 13h
PR people and devs, I’m covering on the IGN news team until the end of the year. You can get me on my personal email: kirkules.mck(at)gmail.com
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Stepping away from my desk for the week. My resting brain: here are a bunch of wild ideas
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Playing boardgames when it's stormy outside 👌🏻
Some of the figures from the Gargoyles boardgame
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Causeway Studios | The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham @ PAX West @causewaystudios.com · 28/09/2026
We're looking to bring on a contract 3D art generalist for The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham! This job posting will be open until October 8. Full listing and instructions here: causewaystudios.notion.site/3d-art-gener...
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3D Art Generalist (Contract) - Causeway Studios | Notion
Level: Any, as long as qualifications are met
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As far as views go I'm going to file this one under 'holy fuck.'
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our second hike of the day took us to Talisker Bay waterfall.
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Meet our newest EDITIONS! 🎮 The Séance of Blake Manor, Caves of Qud and Morsels join our line-up of physical games, now available for pre-order 🔻
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PAUL CONWAY @doomcube.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm delighted that we can finally talk about our partnership with @lostincult.co.uk to bring @blakemanorgame.bsky.social to physical on PS5 and Switch 2. We had a lot of fun designed the new covers. Pre-Order here: www.lostincult.co.uk/shop/p/blake...
The EDITIONS bundles includes an essay and dev interview booklet, poster and sticker, 4 art cards, Director’s authenticity card and a variant game cover as well as a copy of the game on PS5.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As far as views go I'm going to file this one under 'holy fuck.'
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Went outside. It was good.
A river flows down from the jagged peaks (the Cuillin hills, I think) of some mountains on Skye, in the Scottish Highlands
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Francisco González @grundislav.games · 29/09/2026
Not being able to give any details about the game I've been working on for the past year and a half has been one of the hardest things I've ever put myself through as an indie developer. But I'm officially announcing it in a little over a month, so that will be a huge relief!
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Morning 👋🏻
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I have sore legs but it was worth it.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I have sore legs but it was worth it.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Went looking for dinosaur footprints and...
A fossilised dinosaur footprint on a beach in the Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A Short Hike
The needle from the Old Man of Storr rock formation. It's a giant rock spike sticking into the sky. A man is in the foreground wearing a t-shirt from the indie game, A Short Hike
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Went looking for dinosaur footprints and...
A fossilised dinosaur footprint on a beach in the Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A Short Hike
The needle from the Old Man of Storr rock formation. It's a giant rock spike sticking into the sky. A man is in the foreground wearing a t-shirt from the indie game, A Short Hike
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Keza MacDonald @mackeza.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Guardian is doing some major hiring right now! If you have 2-3 years' experience in journalism, media and/or content creation, you can apply for the Digital Journalism Scheme - full time roles including 20% training time, £48k pa workwithus.theguardian.com/digital-jour...
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Digital Journalist Scheme
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Alanah Pearce @alanahpearce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are you or have you ever been a narrative designer (as your official job title)? I would like to interview you for a video! Pls reply to this if you’re interested ❤️.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you were wondering how well observed the phone boxes are in SH Townfall, the answer is 'very.'
An old abandoned phone box in rural Scotland
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Sometimes you turn on a tv and the gods deliver exactly what you need with your morning coffee.
The Bob Ross painting TV show plays on the TV in a lounge next to a log burner.
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Bill Mudron @mudron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We got to see a gang of seals before dinner.
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.Milena Lukić. @mahlanah.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
hehe shared this in the @polygontreehouse.bsky.social fanart tab - this was fanart I did forever ago after playing Röki. 💙
sketch from Röki the character Rörka
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There can be only one.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I think it's going to be a good trip.
A view across a bay to the mountains beyond on the Isle of Skye, in Scotland
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you were wondering how well observed the phone boxes are in SH Townfall, the answer is 'very.'
An old abandoned phone box in rural Scotland
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There can be only one.
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Alpha Chrome Yayo @alphachromeyayo.com · 25/09/2026
Playing Silent Hill: Townfall as authentically as possible That is, on the 2.2" screen of a 90s pocket TV that I'm broadcasting to wirelessly 📡📺
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Anthony « iamleyeti » Jauneaud @iamleyeti.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Later today, I will be presenting my workshop: Prototyping Video Game Narratives with Short Stories! You can book a free seat right here: www.eventbrite.com/e/prototypin... I'll be go through the topics of the workshop, the structure, and answer some of your questions!
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Prototyping Video Game Narratives with Short Stories - Course Presentation
Experienced game writer and narrative designer Anthony Jauneaud will introduce you to writing short stories for video games.
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Will Potter @thequiffisdead.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
After 5+ amazing years, my role at Ninja Theory is at risk of redundancy and I'm therefore looking for new opportunities.
A collage of photos and graphics from the projects I’ve been involved in during my time at Ninja Theory.
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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I'm going to the bar, would anyone like a pint?
A red-soaked pub beer garden in Silent Hill: Townfall
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