Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Stella Sacco @antlervel.vet · 7hHere’s the bigger ask I mentioned: I owe $6k in back rent. I’ve been selling my limited belongings to reduce the number but it is slow going and I can’t hope to cover it all, especially not in the short time I have. I have enough to cover October rent and little more. More details below. 16705682
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Natalie (Tali) Vancouver era ✨ @talidev3d.bsky.social · 3hI've been trying to think of what to say and I can't, so in the meantime I'll just make sure this gets shared 1317782
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Ash Parrish, Kotaku's LeBron James @adashtra.bsky.social · 29/09/2026i know because i've curated my feed quite well that i may be preaching to the choir, but i hope in your rush to condemn the decline of femmes in the games journalism space you also take a moment to uplift the work of the femmes still here. 428561
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I literally don’t know a single woman who hasn’t been raped, stalked, groped, harassed, or sexually violated in some way at some point in their life. If you choose to doubt and dox survivors, just know every woman in your life is disgusted by you. 761282825873
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026BREAKING: DOJ asks SCOTUS to erase trans people from the law in case over trans care in prison. Solicitor General John Sauer made the alarming, all-encompassing argument — previously covered at Law Dork — to the Supreme Court on Monday morning. Today, at Law Dork:lawdork.comBreaking: DOJ asks SCOTUS to erase trans people from the law in case over trans care in prisonSolicitor General John Sauer made the alarming, all-encompassing argument — previously covered at Law Dork — to the Supreme Court on Monday morning. 18506296
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Tyeewhyee @tyeewhyee.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I've seen so many folks playing Aniimo lately, likely who aren't aware of the GenAI use in the game. Just a PSA that Aniimo DOES indeed include GenAI in both the promotional material and in game. 2420361579
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)victoria scott @victoriascott.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I know “haha funny furries” but that’s a sitting US Senator standing next to a podium labeled “Transgenderism Is A Mental Disease” so I’m not really sure all these cis people should be crackin’ up here 7841341053
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The main selling point of ANY game is the premise, honestly. For example, the premise of my team's game, Bitter Silver, is: "Track down targets as an intergalactic bounty hunter with your misfit crew to find your mom." Short, sweet, to the point. That's the key to selling your game. 010
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Sam @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Payment processors, banks, & politicians knew we would slow down to a halt eventually if they held out long enough. If you're not still calling, writing, emailing, @ ing on socials, what-have-you (though calls are best), now is as good of a time as any to start back up. 29095
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Richard & @wadjeteyegames.com (including my friend @willmcneese.bsky.social) have been working on Nighthawks since the Kickstarter launched in 2018! 8 years! So please, buy Nighthawks! It's a fully indie labor of vampiric RPG love by a bunch of people but especially Richard! 1103
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Erika Ishii @erikaishii.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I was already honored to be a voice in their game, but now I’m DOUBLY grateful to have @doublefine.com’s continued support as they unabashedly celebrate our collab! (And please don’t worry. While my success & public joy seem to be upsetting to some, I feel like I’m getting to live my dream life!) 364116111484
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Paul F. Tompkins @pftompkins.bsky.social · 19/09/2026It’s very simple and it’s been said over and over but I guess it needs saying continuously: if you deem one group too small to have equal rights you are enabling fascism, not fighting it. The people saying Dems are GREAT on trans rights are not paying attention and/or saying stuff like this. 349160714116
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026TODAY TODAY TODAY!! If you’re in NYC and wanna come hang, DM me for deets. We’re kicking off around 1pm and will be playing games of all kinds ALL DAY for a great cause! Plus hanging with cool people, and airing some great chats including a special look at Control Resonant! Twitch.tv/nyvgcc 14622
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Stella Sacco @antlervel.vet · 18/09/2026Share if you agree 190103343298
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Truly hope no one is surprised the super-rich singer who benefits from the genocidal status quo & had no problem singing at Robert Kraft's wedding said this cowardly shit. Also, I guess thousands of dead & starving Palestinian children are a-okay for Ed because their parents don't pay for tickets! 042
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Mx. Tiffany Leigh @tiffanyleigh.northsky.social · 15/09/2026Now crowdfunding! "Working Girls Press is excited to announce Liquid Silver, an anthology of speculative fiction written by sex workers... founded in 2023, Working Girls Press aims to promote and uplift art and writing by sex workers through collaborative and collectivist publishing practices."kickstarter.comLiquid Silveran anthology of speculative fiction by sex workers, edited by Mia Walsch 11511
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 14/09/2026The "Adults Only" ranking has been removed from Nighthawks! Everything is set for launch on the 22nd! Phew. What a roller coaster. Thank you everyone for your amazing support while we got this sorted. If you weren't able to wishlist before, now you can! store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/... 561762378
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Claire Zagorski, PhD, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I made this design in 2019, and it’s been ripped off by countless creepy little Temu shops, as well as by Shein. Seeing it in an AI ad is ruining my day, ngl. If you like it, buy one from me - link in bio. I actually give money to queer mutual aid and medical care groups. 3735291895
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Help out my friend Radiant G if you can ❤️ 131
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 14/09/2026It's TIME! TO! GET! HYPE! Today, I get to proudly unveil Steam Hype, the project I've been working on with the help of @hookshot.media for the past two and a half months. A new PC gaming site which aims to demystify PC gaming, cut through the 100+ daily releases and spotlight indies as much as AAAsteamhype.comSteam HypeSteam Hype is your go-to destination for discovering the latest, greatest, and most talked-about games on Steam. 1022748955
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 14/09/2026Free newsletter: The idea that we're nearing the creation of AI systems that we can't control and that pose an existential threat to humanity is a lie and a distraction from the tangible harms and problems caused by LLMs and AI labs' near-unlimited resources. www.wheresyoured.at/ai-is-alread...wheresyoured.athttps://www.wheresyoured.at/ai-is-already-in-dangerous-hands/If you liked this piece, you should subscribe to my premium newsletter, and you can subscribe on the following links: $70 a year, $18 a quarter, or $7 a month. In return you get a weekly newsletter… 381529493
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026CW: suicide If you’re any bit at all invested in preventing suicide, rather than posting bland “talk to someone” admonitions, yell at elected officials about ensuring chronic pain is adequately treated. I have lost too many friends and mentors this way, and it’s harder year after year. 241033297
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It's also a personally hard day for me. I lost my father to suicide when I was 15 & it has shaped my life ever since. So today (& every day), check in on your friends, your loved ones, people in your life you care about. It CAN make a difference. 🫂❤️ 081
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026There are plenty of people in the video game industry who don't do enough, or any, charity work. Here's your chance to change that! Boost this, offer to come hang during our 9/19 IRL stream and bring good vibes, and most importantly, DONATE. 04422
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)andy™ @andylevy.net · 08/09/2026werner herzog on AI filmmaking (from here www.indiewire.com/features/int...) 8379822144
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 08/09/2026New sleep paralysis demons just dropped 030
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 08/09/2026👋 Hi folks, a bunch of new people followed me over the weekend because I make games without gen AI. Here's the game I'm working on now! 🏳️🌈 It's a queer, visual novel love letter to Cowboy Bebop called BITTER SILVER! 🚀 👇 Help a trans indie dev out. Wishlist & share if you haven't already!store.steampowered.comBitter Silver on SteamYou are an intergalactic bounty hunter leading a team of bickering misfits as you track down targets with your words and your weapons to find your missing mom. Make every choice count in this reactive... 1100
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Justin Carter @gigawattconduit.blacksky.app · 06/09/2026*incredibly ugly wheezing sound* Jee-sus christ theplaylist.net/paul-schrade... 601461363
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Tom Wallach @mdwallach.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I want to make sure everyone in the city is aware that SUNY Downstate operates a large and extremely skilled LGBTQ and gender affirming care clinic, and we have repeatedly reiterated our intention to go to jail before we stop. 3346831900
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🚨BREAKING: A federal judge in Massachusetts barred the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Friday from advancing new mail voting restrictions that, if carried out, could leave vast numbers of people unable to cast a ballot by mail this fall. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comIn major win for voters, judge blocks Trump’s mail voting restrictions for midterms"The court concludes that disenfranchisement for Plaintiff Organizations’ members, regardless of residence, is practically inevitable," the judge wrote. 602159555
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Joshua Foust 🪖🎮 @joshuafoust.com · 04/09/2026When I tell people that the second Trump administration is basically GamerGate with power, they often roll their eyes or quibble with how that word is bounded, but then there’s all the evidence that the second Trump administration is basically GamerGate with power to contend with. 11092346
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This and Control Resonant are my two must buy games of September. The weird, wild, narrative game worlds of @remedygames.com & the story-driven antics of @wadjeteyegames.com and @richardcobbett.bsky.social pretty much sum up my taste in games to a T. 0112
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Rob "Xemu" Fermier @xemu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Giving an indie game a "thumbs down" negative review is LITERALLY a punishment. In many cases due to how the Steam algorithm works, it is a capital one. If a game just wasn't for you, or you have some feedback, please just post on the forums! Save the "thumbs down" for AI slop and other offenses. 28729
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 02/09/2026🚨Nighthawks is coming SEPTEMBER 22ND!🚨 The secret is out. Vampires exist. You're one of them. Step out of the shadows and prove that even the darkest streets can lead to brighter tomorrows. Wishlist on Steam here: store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/... 🧛👍 17488190
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 01/09/2026⭐ ANNOUNCEMENT FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT! ⭐ Tomorrow (September 2nd) we are announcing the Nighthawks launch date! In the meantime, why not give the game a quick wishlist click? store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/...store.steampowered.comNighthawks on SteamThe secret is out. Vampires have been exposed to the world… and you’re one of them. Seize the night as a modern monster, stepping out of the shadows to build a thriving nightclub empire through fear, ... 411135
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)She-wolf of Naarm @jadedsynic.itch.io · 31/08/2026Tapping the sign. Shot point two is also not yet banned in the Fascist States of Amerikkka 021
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The Milo stuff is the perfect picture of fascism. You think you're protected because you go as big as you can on racism, you spend years harassing the movement's perceived enemies, you even disavow your own sexuality. They'll still throw you in a cage over the tiniest disagreement already forgotten. 401203504089
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Jeffrey Lerman @snakester95.bsky.social · 28/08/2026After seeing genAI game trailers appear even before Gamescom, I reached out to a few trailer editors to see how they feel about its use. Derek Lieu gave me this winner of a quote, among many others in the article. 61134516
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Next time someone says they don’t have to apologize for being white anymore, ask them to tell about the most recent time they were forced to apologize for being white and who made them do it. 181105922081
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Having seen Rocky Horror a few times, a reminder it came out in 1973 on stage, 1975 in theaters. It definitely didn't age well in a lot of places b/c representation/understanding of sexuality/gender has evolved greatly the past fifty years in media. But I can love something & still critique it. 120
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 27/08/2026Today, the world saw a highly anticipated preview of GTA VI. Meanwhile, the people who made it are preparing to appear in court after unionising and being fired en masse. Buy a t-shirt to help GTA workers win justice: bit.ly/4xLc4IP Orders close Sunday 30 August! 23526
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Not at Gamescom but I'm Layla (they/she), a queer, trans filmmaker & game dev based in NYC. Currently, my team & I are making an indie game love letter to Cowboy Bebop called BITTER SILVER. Would appreciate a wishlist! 😸 store.steampowered.com/app/1906930/... #WhatAGameDevLooksLike 1123
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Any game by @unaminh.bsky.social is worth playing. Go wishlist this one folks! I just did! 100
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Úna-Minh's ✨ Open to Work ✨ @unaminh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Hey folks - I'm the writer on this game with the Not Here, Not There team! We're working on Good Folk Cafe, a game set in Ireland with delightful foraging mechanics and lots of folklore. Wishlist us today 🌱 store.steampowered.com/app/4369850/... #ireland #gamedev #irishstore.steampowered.comGood Folk Cafe on SteamForage for wild plants, craft bespoke dishes, and delight your otherworldly clientele in this cosy, atmospheric management game. Hone your craft as you collect special equipment and useful folklore by... 314667
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Trans Lifeline @translifeline.org · 27/08/2026Supporting a trans friend in crisis can start with something simple: listen to them. You don’t have to fix everything. You can stay present, ask what they need, affirm them, and respect their autonomy. Here are some ways to support someone without automatically calling 988 or 911. 💜 18849
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Perish the naivety I'm about to say but: If AAA game companies invested in the real people that make their games (realistic hours, good pay, little to no crunch, nice benefits, better management) as opposed to... the gen AI-slop plagiarism tools, maybe... games would be better? Crazy, I know!gamesindustry.bizHoYoverse to invest up to $14.6bn in AI for in-house toolsPublisher plans to use these tools in its upcoming life simulation title, Petit Planet, featuring AI-powered NPCs 2278
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.comimaginationlibrary.comDolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AUDolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas. 45121555979
Layla Pigott (they/she) @laylapigott.bsky.social · 25/08/2026RIP to a genuine legend and icon. Loved her artistry, her spirit, and her work in uplifting and supporting marginalized folks. She will be deeply missed.hollywoodreporter.comDolly Parton, Effervescent Queen of Country Music and Just About Everything Else, Dies at 80A shrewd dealmaker who launched Dollywood, the “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” singer-songwriter also starred in the films ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Rhinestone’ and captivated the world w... 021
Reposted by Layla Pigott (they/she)Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 25/08/2026🚨BREAKING: Our union of over 12,000 baristas are officially calling for a Starbucks boycott. Read this statement penned by Starbucks workers on why a boycott from ALL customers, allies, and organizations is necessary to fight back against corporate greed: 9465734511