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Lara Barbier

@larabarbier.bsky.social
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Live in Cornwall | Writer for BBC’s Beyond Paradise, The Little Mermaid @ The Watermill Theatre, & Team Artichoke’s MythMatch - out now on Steam! | Rep Emily Smith @ The Agency | She/Her

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For 9 years this cat has attempted to get me to feed him at 4 am every day and for 9 years he has not succeeded one time and his only takeaway has been well it's certainly not happening if I don't try again, and I'm starting to find him quite inspirational
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Janette Reviews Indie Games for The Geekly Grind @possumcoffee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
www.thegeeklygrind.com/all-posts/my... Mythmatch review is out! I put my heart and soul into this review, hope you love it. Big thanks to my editor~! Follow the game dev here! @oneofmoo.bsky.social
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Mythmatch Review — The Geekly Grind
Mythmatch, an anti-capitalist tale featuring merge mechanics, is a breath of fresh air in the crowded cozy genre.
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Beyond Paradise @beyondpofficial.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Anyone spotted a sleuth by the sea? The Shipton Abbott squad are back on the beat! Filming has begun this week on the latest series of #BeyondParadise. Sunny shores, secrets to solve and scones to scoff - Beyond Paradise will be back on iPlayer and BBC One soon!
The Beyond Paradise clapperboard showing slate 1 take 1.
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Lauren Deschain @thatnerdchick.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Thanks, Vonnegut. 💜
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Moo Yu (Mythmatch on Switch and Steam Now!) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Less than 24 hours left to grab Mythmatch at 20% off! And we've finally past 100 reviews!! store.steampowered.com/app/1778050/...
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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 09/05/2026
Goodnight.
I walked
into the ocean. Not to 
drown but to be held

by something 
reluctant
 to let go.

Leila Chatti, from “Postcard from Gone”
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Sam @samdeane.eurosky.social · 01/05/2026
Fruit's a bloody con isn't it? £3.50 for four kiwi fruit and one of them's inedible. You know what never gives you an inedible one in a packet? Chocolate digestives
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Chen Chen @chenchenwrites.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
the thing is, to make art, to fall in love, to do anything really worth doing, you have to risk embarrassment, humiliation, heartbreak. to do anything you have to risk being. and that's being in front of—or more scary, with—others.
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David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick @bravecarrot.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Some screenwriting advice for those who are interested: EAT YOUR DESSERT FIRST. Screenplays don’t need to be written linearly. Are you stuck, but have a scene that occurs later in the script that’s perfectly realized in your head that you can’t wait to write? Go ahead and write it now. 1/4
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Minimap: Track your games @minimapglobal.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Our review of #MythMatch by @xpexplorer.bsky.social is out now! @oneofmoo.bsky.social #GameReview #IndieGame minimap.net/magazine/min...
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MythMatch Review: Mythology, Match-Three Mechanics, and Plenty of Charm | Magazine | Minimap
At its core, MythMatch combines match-three mechanics, crafting, and light puzzle-solving into a gameplay loop that is immediately accessible and easy to settle into.
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The Film Canary @thefilmcanary.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
SCIENCE!!!!
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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Reminded in the comments of one of my favorite sci-fi stories. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-...
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The Year Without Sunshine - Uncanny Magazine
During one of the much smaller disasters that preceded the really big disaster, I met a lot of my neighbors online. I can’t remember if we set up the WhatsApp group because of the pandemic or the civi...
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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The biggest movie is about science bros and the power of friendship and sacrifice, the biggest TV show is about good people doing their best under impossible circumstances to help suffering people, even under our culture’s institutionalized greed and cynicism, people are desperate for fellowship.
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Scott Myers @gointothestory.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Writing a Story = Wrangling Magic. #screenwriting
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Moo Yu (Mythmatch on Switch and Steam Now!) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
😍😍 9.6 from Screen Hype!! 😍😍 The glowing reviews keep rolling in for Mythmatch! www.screenhype.co.uk/mythmatch-re...
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Mythmatch Review - The Stuff of Legends - Screen Hype
I often jump into games for escapism. After a long day, the last thing I want to dwell on is the doom and gloom of capitalist societies overrun by lazy misogynists. And yet, I have found myself diving...
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Jesse Boo-rascia 👻 @jesseguarascia.com · 17/03/2026
I know everyone says it all the time, but there are like a million good games dropping lately. Here are a few I want to highlight that I think are dope 🧵 Mythmatch is an anti-capitalist match 3 game that's adorable and incredibly smart. Neat story so far! store.steampowered.com/app/1778050/...
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Save 20% on Mythmatch on Steam
Build a community to challenge the gods in this narrative-rich anti-capitalist merge game. Play as outcast Artemis and work alongside the mortals to repair their broken buildings and relationships. Me...
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Keith Stuart @keefstuart.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I reviewed Mythmatch which I absolutely loved. Beautiful puzzle design and a meaningful story about community, perseverance and the nature of leadership www.theguardian.com/games/2026/m...
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Mythmatch review – a match-three game made in heaven
Ancient Greek gods, adorable raccoons and hypnotic puzzling from Olympus to the mortal realm and back
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Devin Kelly-Sneed @devinks.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Congrats to you and the rest of the team! I played through this over the last few days and found it hard to stop. It’s cute, delightful, polished, and has a wonderfully positive view on human community that feels so good to see these days. Thank you for putting so much love into creating Mythmatch!
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Lara Barbier @larabarbier.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Oh my gosh!!! five stars!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So well deserved @oneofmoo.bsky.social 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 you have poured such love and care into this game AND shown the same love and care for your team. My heart is bursting with happiness - you deserve all the success and recognition the world has to give. Bravo!!! 💫✨
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Jamie 'reech' Walker @reech.me.uk · 16/03/2026
Yes. Yes I did. #Mythmatch
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Chris Floyd @misterfoldy.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Mythmatch is really great! You'll always get me with something Greek-myth themed, but what I really like about it is that it's just so... playful? Highly interactive and rich in how it remixes the mechanics. Great art and a fun story, too! Just dang delightful. Do recommend!
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Dr Kate Cook @katexe.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Played a little of Mythmatch this evening, and it's fun and sweet, with some refreshingly progressive writing and depictions of the ancient world!
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Albertine Watson (she/her) @littlebluerobot.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Huge thank you to everyone who wishlisted, bought, played, reviewed, posted, re-posted, liked, or talked about our posts surrounding the launch of 🏹Mythmatch🏹 yesterday! Every bit of interaction helps get more eyes on this very special game we've made. From the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
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Kirsty Gillmore @soundswilde.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I’ve been playing Mythmatch all morning, utterly charmed by the design & writing with lovely music by @ginaloughlin.com. Huge congrats to @oneofmoo.bsky.social & team! Go get it now, plays great on Steamdeck too! Petition for Agamoomnon plushie pls 🐮🏹
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Moo Yu (Mythmatch on Switch and Steam Now!) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
4.5 out of 5!? "Mythmatch sets a new standard for what indie games can do. Its gameplay is fun and addicting, its writing and animations are phenomenal, and its pacing is just perfect." 😍 "the full release has only affirmed my feelings for what could be one of my favourite games of the year." 🤯
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Ed Fear @edfear.co.uk · 13/03/2026
This game is so good - massive congratulations on making it to launch, Moo and team! Hugely compulsive, tight writing, and fun characters. Highly recommend it to anyone who liked Murder by Numbers and wants something compelling and cosy.
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Alan Wen @damisanthrope.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
I’ll have some words in print soon but Mythmatch has been a personal highlight this year so far, a narrative-rich townbuilder with intuitive match -3 mechanics that’s quietly subversive in its depiction of Greek myth and anti-capitalist themes
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Dan Thomas @heydanthomas.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Support indie devs! Go buy Mythmatch Especially those who give back so much to the #IndieDev community like Moo. When was the last time you challenged the gods in an "anti-capitalist merge game"? - so yeah, you know this is going to be something different!
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Mj L 🌀 @ocarina0fslime.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Mythmatch is an absolute gem, crafted by a small team of people who are exceptionally passionate about their craft. Go get it!
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Kat Welsford @popelady.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Mythmatch is out now and its SO much fun. I've played like 5 hours of it and its the perfect post-work game. Its got match 3 gameplay that is SO cute Its got a great story that made me want to THROW my computer at the wall Its got some lovely mini-games
the MythMatch key art with the character, the dogs and the villagers
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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 13/03/2026
Play as outcast Artemis and work alongside the mortals to repair their broken buildings and relationships. Merge the items, unite the people, make a home. Learn more on Mythmatch in our review: somanygames.co.uk/review/mythm...
The Greek god Artemis is looking determined as she prepares to fire an arrow from her bow. She is surrounded by Greek architecture while standing on a grassy floor. 

The following quote is also included:

"It's amazing to see how Mythmatch takes something as simple as merging gameplay and classical mythological tales, and updates both into something so vibrant."
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Lara Barbier @larabarbier.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
“It’s a full story-driven adventure in a bright, cheerful world filled by lovely people. It’s combat-free RPG with beautiful art, lovely writing, and an awful lot more to offer should you happen to roll credits” Wow, what a lovely review 🤩 💖
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John Walker - Industry Analcyst @botherer.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Mythmatch just came out, and it's so completely and utterly lovely. An anti-capitalist, combat-free merger RPG made by @oneofmoo.bsky.social kotaku.com/mythmatch-me...
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Mythmatch Is An Anti-Capitalist RPG That Will Brighten Your Day
This is the complete antithesis of those grimly ad-riddled mobile mergers
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Lara Barbier @larabarbier.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Eeeeee!!! It’s out on Steam!! This is a hopeful, joyful game about how it takes a village to raise a Goddess…it celebrates the very best of humanity - our ability to connect. I really hope you enjoy! 🏛️🏹
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shardcore @shardcore.org · 12/03/2026
i, for one, am delighted that we finally have a definition of “woke”
nigel farage tweet:

The Bank of England is replacing Winston Churchill with a picture of a beaver on our bank notes.
This is the definition of woke.
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Albertine Watson (she/her) @littlebluerobot.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
So why should you play Mythmatch? Because it has so much heart. Because some of our players enjoy the minigames so much they only do those, for dozens of hours. Because it’s so funny, and because it asks us what it means to be human, to participate in our community, to lift each other up.
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Albertine Watson (she/her) @littlebluerobot.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
I’ve been largely offline recently but I’m breaking that pattern to let you know that Mythmatch, a game I was *so* lucky to work on, comes out on Friday! It would mean to world to me if you could check it out and tell your friends about it!!
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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Almost 10,000 authors have come together to publish an empty book protesting the theft of books by tech companies to train AI models. Titled Don’t Steal This Book, it is empty of text except the names of the authors involved.. 🧵
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Boze Herrington, Library Owl @sketchesbyboze.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
I get yelled at for saying this but for many hundreds of years people went to university not to get diplomas or be employable but because immersion in the humanities was considered foundational to a good life, and school must return to its original purpose: the joy of learning.
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Nikky’s Cozy Cove @nikkyscozycove.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Shout to all the games we played and the ones we didn't get to! Check out the full list Streamed A Storied Life Tabitha @wearesecretmode.com Swan Song @bgstudios.bsky.social Little chef cozy cooking @starfallpr.bsky.social Mythmatch @oneofmoo.bsky.social Nippets @futurefriendsgames.com
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Sami Armstrong 🏳️‍⚧️ @samiflair.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Best games of the demo rush, all will be day 1 purchases for me: •Agent 64: Spies Never Die •Forbidden Solitaire •Mythmatch They all scratch different itches for me but I had so much fun with each. Highly recommend you check them out!
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gina 🐸 @ginaloughlin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
also i rarely push my own stuff bcos there isn't a lot on there and i haven't released new things in forever BUT!!!!! that will change NEXT WEEK when MYTHMATCH LAUNCHES!!!!!!!!! so here's my bandcamp page in advance hehe ginaloughlin.bandcamp.com
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Gina Loughlin
makes music, plays instruments, accidentally kills plants 🪴
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Edwyn "Omahdon" Tiong @edwyntiong.com · 08/03/2026
MYTHMATCH combines match-3 merge gameplay with RPG questing and character building and is somehow both sweetly cute and deviously brainteasingly evil - going from "ahhh I like helping these mortals with their mortal tasks" to "the gods are here to make me suffer for my hubris".
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Mythmatch on Steam
Build a community to challenge the gods in this narrative-rich anti-capitalist merge game. Play as outcast Artemis and work alongside the mortals to repair their broken buildings and relationships. Me...
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Moo Yu (Mythmatch on Switch and Steam Now!) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Thank you! @larabarbier.bsky.social did such amazing work with the writing!
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Lara Barbier @larabarbier.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Thank you! 🥰 It was a genuine team effort between us Moo, and so enjoyable as well!
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Sophie Petzal @sonicscrewup.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Theatre, ballet, opera, they’re the industries of the future as they cannot be automated or replaced by AI. They will survive the way physical books have. They’re not the dying arts people have stopped caring about Timmy. You’ve confused your own popularity with your medium’s success.
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💙 🇺🇦 NomadicWriter (Fritha Malcouronne) 🇺🇦 💙 @nomadicwriter.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Sickening. This is a betrayal of every screenwriter, playwright, poet and novelist in the UK. We’ve had copyright laws since around 1710 and they intend to upend all of that to help feed billionaire tech companies. 😡 #ScriptSkyUK #ScriptSky #WritingCommunity
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Beyond Paradise @beyondpofficial.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
New #BeyondParadise is coming to BBC One and iPlayer later this month! Here's your first look. We'll be welcoming back Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi, Dylan Llewellyn, Barbara Flynn, Felicity Montagu, Jamie Bamber, Melina Sinadinou, Eva Feiler and Phil Daniels.
Sally Bretton, Barbara Flynn, Felicity Montagu, Dylan Llewellyn, and Kris Marshall in a first look photo from the new series. They're standing beside a bus and waving at someone out of frame.
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Kotaku @kotaku.com · 25/02/2026
10 Incredible Demos You'd Otherwise Miss In February's Next Fest kotaku.com/steam-next-fest-best-dem…
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10 Incredible Demos You'd Otherwise Miss In February's Next Fest
We've scraped through the avalanche to rescue these fantastic games
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Walaber @walaber.com · 27/02/2026
The demo is fantastic! Really sucked me in with the writing and pacing.
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