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Josh Boykin @wallstormer.blacksky.app · 25/09/2026

Game Devs of Color Expo Direct is LIVE COME WATCH: gdoc.events/Direct2026 I'm so, so grateful for the chance to lead curation for this amazing set of games. Y'all. TONS of POC making AMAZING games out here

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Game Devs of Color Expo Direct 2026

Over 60 games from all over the world to get you excited and ready to play.

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Coyote vs. LinkedIn @knabewolf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

September, but I lost my 45 adapter

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Kartik!? @kiniperson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

this is the hypocrisy at the heart of so many "masculine" content creators: if according to these people masculinity means strength and confidence, why are they so afraid? Why do they fear (their definition of) femininity, queerness, and vulnerability? Not very (their definition of) masculine to me.

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

when ai leaves u behind

7 panel comic.

Panel 1:
A Red Guy with AI across his chest looks like he’s about to run away. A Yellow Guy stands next to him. Red Guy says “I’m the future, buddy. You comin’?”
Yellow Guy replies “Nah”

Panel 2:
Red Guy is almost out of the panel. He leans in and says “Enjoy getting left behind, pal”
Yellow Guy replies “ok”

Panel 3:
Yellow Guy stands alone.

Panel 4:
Close up on Yellow Guy, there is a quiet “huff-huff-huff” noise coming from behind him

Panel 5:
Yellow Guy turns to look behind him

Panel 6:
Close up on Yellow Guy’s face as if from the point of view of an attacker.
Yellow Guy yells “Jesus Christ”

Panel 7:
AI Red Guy is now chasing the Yellow Guy.
Red Guy: “Use me”
Yellow Guy “No”
Red Guy “USE ME”

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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This is the most masculine video on the internet right now

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 16/09/2026

I’ve always loved the phrase, “living well is the best revenge.” Despite how it sounds, it isn't about spite; it’s about breaking free from a toxic cycle. It means taking all the energy you would have spent fighting back, and using it to build a life of peace and joy instead.

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mickey sanchez @mickeysanchez.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Order Automatica Soundtrack is now available on Bandcamp! icynotes.bandcamp.com/album/order-... I think these tracks are such bangers. I've listened to them for soooo many hours and I'm still not tired of them. So much love to Brendan for making something great 💖

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Order Automatica OST, by Icynotes

5 track album

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Spex130 @spex130.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Okay, #Swordtember2026 Me and some friends are getting together and taking the swordtember models we made over the last few years and making a game: "Blades of Swordtember" Gonna hopefully be posting every day about it this month (feat. a spectacular logo by @inazumasosa.bsky.social) #gamedev

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 01/09/2026

Most of Star Wars Zero Company's developers were furloughed weeks ago: aftermath.site/star-wars-zero...

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Kartik!? @kiniperson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Things don’t have to be this way! We can have a healthier game industry, it is possible!!

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Kartik!? @kiniperson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

addendum: even if the games perform poorly. If executives get to stay, everyone gets to stay.

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Kartik!? @kiniperson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Idk if anyone even sees my posts but I’m going to be at PAX West if any devs / creatives I know want to meet up!

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ShouXin手訫 @shouxin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

It’s the weekend! Let’s stretch a little with these cats. Cats seem to know better than we do how to truly relax. Stretch your legs, loosen up, and let go of the week’s tiredness. I hope these little cats bring a bit of ease and a good mood to your weekend😊 #shouxinsketch #cat #sketch #sketchdaily

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Bare Metal // Bryan @baremetal.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This month, I had fun exploring some N64-inspired indie games like @desecrators.bsky.social, Mouseward by @finitereflect.bsky.social, Vital Shell, and a couple others. I also made the Pong paddles grunt as part of a multilayered thought experiment #gamingsky #gaming #phenomenology

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The Low Poly New Wave, Vol. 2

YouTube video by Bare Metal Bryan

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Blonde Pizza (Mashina OUT NOW!!) @blondepizza.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Just beat the demo for Mouseward and I'm feeling *so* accomplished. Fantastic time! Highly recommend checking it out!

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AndresPlays @andresplays.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I highly recommend the Mouseward demo. An original soulslike with Nintendo 64-style graphics, its cute rodents, intuitive level design, and adept combat systems had me thrilled the whole time.

A screenshot from Mouseward. The mouse protagonist is looking at a gorgeous sky filled with trees in a bluish hue.

A screenshot from Mouseward. It's the final boss fight of the demo against General Sozen. An owl, naturally.

A screenshot from Mouseward. The protagonist is walking into a fully stocked kitched.

A screenshot from Mouseward. My stats after finishing the demo.

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Johnny Rebeck @johnnyrebeck.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Just played the Mouseward demo. I don't really play souls-likes, but the look of this drew me in, and I am so glad it did! I played on 'Adventurer' and had a nice challenge without getting destroyed at every turn. Great exploration, endearing characters, overall great vibes, immediate wishlist.

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Mouseward Demo on Steam

Play the opening of Mouseward and get introduced to the world of Terrene. Take up your sword and uncover the secrets of a cursed kingdom in this soulslike collectathon. Awaken as a Royal Mouse Guard, ...

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Xeldar @xeldar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I played the demo of Mouseward: Nice demo of a souls-like where you play as a little mouse! Like in Void Sols (previous game of the devs), the level design is excellent with a lot of shortcuts to make your progression less painful.

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Danielle Ryan (Lestat Era) @danirat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I think another lesson to take from the loss of both Dolly and Tim Curry is that neither of them took themselves seriously but they took the work dead serious that's the most important thing pour all of yourself into the craft but have fun and don't get an ego.

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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

For those who might have forgotten, Dolly was always punk as fuck

"I made jokes about it, but it's the truth that I kind of patterned my look after the town tramp. I didn't know who she was, just this woman who was blonde and piled her hair up, wore high heels and tight skirts, and, boy, she was the prettiest thing I've ever seen. Mama used to say, 'Aw, she's just trash,' and I thought, That's what I want to be when I grow up. Trash."

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Jan Willem Nijman @jwaaaap.com · 25/08/2026

the thing about indie games is that if someone designs one single game I love, I’ll get whatever they make for the rest of their lives and pretty much always have a good time. people are so attached to ip but imo you really gotta know the creators.

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Kartik!? @kiniperson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

“you crushed up houses and switched the keys, i didn't know winters have worse sides” — #fridgle 11 fridgle.net/p/XT

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fridgle

daily fridge poetry toy

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Stellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 23/08/2026

btw I’m finally watching Andor and fuck me running this is television. I love how it’s not really about The Rebellion but about rebellion in general. Switch out some places and doohickeys and it could be about any occupied resistance. Gilroy the GOAT

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Kartik!? @kiniperson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Finally getting around to playing GRUNN. It’s good

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 13/08/2026

Saber Interactive's CEO Matt Karch can get in the bin: aftermath.site/saber-interact...

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.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

my experience of trying to participate in social media

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"people b saying things so definitively. like man i think it depends"

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Chris Wade @luckshotgames.com · 09/08/2026

BIG HOPS TOGETHER is out now! - Play the 15 hour adventure with 8 players - Pick up, carry, and throw your friends - Tongue swing from other frogs - Steal items from each other's backpacks - Story progression and collectibles are shared - 40% off for the next week Link below ->

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.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

it's hilarious how often i've heard this sentiment in conjunction with "well we've never published a game like this and wouldn't know how to market it or what to do with it" that's the whole point. if you want a fresh breakout hit, you gotta be confident in your choice AND your ability to innovate

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.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

this is the message i and most other devs have been getting. "we only want to bet on a sure thing, but we'll only know it's a sure thing if it's basically finished, so can you just do all the work and make it really good and pay for it, then when it's pretty much done we'll take half? thanks!"

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I have, with my own eyes, watched my tax dollars in the form of missiles as they hit buildings inhabited by civilians. I'd much prefer subsidizing a grocery story I don't use.

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I enjoyed Nolan's ODYSSEY quite a bit, and found it more moving than expected. I also read Wilson's critique and found that both enjoyable and insightful. It's not even really a bad review -- it's an incisive dissection from the POV of someone whose knives have long been sharpened on the material.

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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 27/07/2026

Well, it finally happened! After 9 years of Unity dominance, Godot was the most used game engine for GMTK Game Jam 2026 submissions. 🤖 Godot - 47% 🎮 Unity - 34% 🛠️GameMaker - 5% 🚀 Unreal Engine - 3% ✨ Other - 11%

Pie chart showing game engines used to create 10,511 GMTK Game Jam games in 2026. Godot has the largest slice with 47%. Then Unity with 34%. Other with 11%. Game Maker with 5%. And Unreal Engine with 3%.

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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 25/07/2026

Also a friendly reminder that we do NOT allow the use of generative AI for art and audio assets. And that includes your itch․io thumbnail. Don't worry, we'll know. Because it looks like complete shit.

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The Mighty Jungle💙💛 @ocanannain.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Now might be a good time to read Circe by Madeline Miller #skybooks

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Gianmarco Soresi @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If the robot revolution comes, I’m gettin it first

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Mike @metagamemike.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Yeehaw! Kero Kero Cowboy is now available on afterplay.io, a nifty new browser-based emulation platform, and to celebrate, KKC is 50% off at afterplay.io for the rest of the month! 🐸🤠

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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Kids need/deserve traumatic films. Films that show death or lasting consequences that aren't resolved almost instantly. Fear, anger, grief and frustration should be part of kids movies. Kids arent stupid, they feel big emotions just like adults, they deserve to see those experiences reflected back.

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Kwertzy Industries @kwertzy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

"If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better." -- Anne Lamott

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weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Being on day three of scouring computer forums and finding somebody who had your same problem but eventually gave up is like seeing a dead body on Everest

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AdequateEmily @adequateemily.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Losing my mind at this Murder, She Wrote promo

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Eka | Dosa Divas @ekanaut.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

“There is something about being very rich and insulated from the consequences of your actions that makes you solipsistic. You cannot make billions of dollars without hurting lots of people. And you can’t hurt lots of people without, in some sense, believing that they’re not really people.”

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✨chipzel @chipzel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

what if the real video games industry was the people who made the games along the way

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Steve Vegvari @svegvari.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

PlayStation in 2026

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Mike @metagamemike.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Apropos to nothing at all, Kero Kero Cowboy for the Game Boy Color will continue to be available both digitally AND physically for the foreseeable future ;) usa.homebrew-factory.com/game-boy/165...

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Kero Kero Cowboy (GBC)

A grand adventure across the West!Face dastardly foes, perilous challenges, and intense shootouts across deserts, mines, mountains, trains, forests, and beyond in this brand new action platforming adv...

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Kartik!? @kiniperson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Not only does Tidal have the highest royalties for musicians, they just made an absolutely W stance against genAI. I cancelled my Spotify a while back, but this stance was the catalyst for immediately signing up for an account. tidal.com/magazine/art...

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We’re For Real

Tidal’s introducing a new AI policy to protect artists and their fans.

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