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Since I'm trying to buy them, I don't think I'll manage to play 0 and 3. Quite pricey at the moment.

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It's so interesting that they all have different strengths. Makes me confident about trying to start with 4, and leaving Assault Horizon for whenever I really really need more AC. Can't be disappointed by PS2 games if I already expect it to be dated and haven't even tried the newer ones yet :D

Seeing you post about Ace Combat made me want to get into Ace Combat. I've got 5 and assault horizon. Seeing if I can get 4 and 6 cheap. Maybe I'll get 7 on sale some day. 8? I can't afford that!

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I'll bike there! It's not too far to make it by bike, I'm realizing. Still, not ideal. Unfortunate that this is the only vet in the region with a dermatology specialty (which my cat needs at the moment)

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Brenden @brendengibbons.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Can't reach my vet by phone, because their AI chatbot can't process my (foreign) name. Can't reach my vet by e-mail, because their server rejects all unknown addresses. Can't reach my vet by bus, because there's no stop anywhere near. Can't reach my vet by car, because fuel prices are ridiculous.

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This Friday, I'll be talking for a whole hour about my takeaways from making Oddsparks in Zurich at the Gamespace Conference! @swissgamehub.com I'm planning a DENSE talk with lots of takeaways, touching on four different topics that are basically smaller talks by themselves!

A promotional image for the talk by the Gamespace conference. The title of the talk is Oddsparks Postmortem: Making a Hardcore Genre Cosy for All. An image of me is being held by a little man in a mountain background.

A slide from the talk. Elmo is surrounded by fire as the background and the headline says "THE TALK WILL NOW TRULY BEGIN", followed by 4 points, the different sections of the talk.

1. How to Mix Genres
2. How to make a Hardcore Genre Cosy
3. Genre Mixing for Two Sets of Audiences
4. Managing both a Cosy and Hardcore Audience

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Maddy Thorson @maddymakesgames.com · 05/10/2026

one thing you learn from making a lot of things is that the nitty gritty details, the millions of tiny invisible decisions, ARE the art. The "higher level ideas" are not nearly as important or interesting

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Achtung Autobahn @achtungautobahn.com · 05/10/2026

🌹 Where oppression rears its ugly head, resistance blooms. Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed about La rosa temprana and our journey as a game worker co-op! 💌 achtungautobahn.eo.page/newsletter #gamedev #horrorgame

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My 70 year old dad does art and taxis older people than him around on a cycle rickshaw. People like doing things and feeling useful.

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Has Lieferando introduced automatic/default AI generated pictures? Multiple restaurants have the exact same picture (with a little "AI" in the corner). It's making me lose interest ordering from any of those. If they want a photo, why don't they just take a photo of the food they make!?

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Reading Revenge of the Sith makes it extra obvious how bad a teacher Yoda is. His teaching method is you're either good at being a jedi or you shouldn't be one, and if you're depressed, just stop being depressed. He did it with Anakin, he did it with Luke. Disaster lineage has a very obvious origin

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I love that Claire helping Spidey becomes canon rather than just speculation, but what a terrible way to do it. It could've been a good ol' Marvel One-Shot, like they used to do. Or have the home release be the extended cut. Pretty sure we're still getting a bluray, despite Sony's all digital future

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just found out Futurama is having another finale, which is definitely the very last episode ever. Well, apart from the upcoming 3 specials. Oh Futurama, I love you and your quirks.

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Oh wow, I'd completely forgotten about it

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I had a VHS of "we're back"! I watched that one so often :D

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

After Lord of the Rings it got more complicated to fill, but I think with the last row I managed a selection of movies that shifted something in a young me. (I already had anime movies in the previous one, so none here) my9movies.net/en/

Star Wars: A New Hope, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future Part 2, The Lion King, The Lord of the Rings, A Goofy Movie, What Dreams May Come, Big Fish, Yes Man

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Aw that's cool! My family was so tired of having to hear the Mila theme, because I had to watch the show every single time it was on. They can still sing it. 😆 I'm still so sad I missed my chance at taking a picture with a Mila cosplayer last year at Connichi!

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

oh my god, I forgot to put Mila/Attack No1 on mine. I can't believe it

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Really struggled with the anime that shaped me. I'm probably completely blanking on something foundational for me :P Wish I'd found more space to put more shoujo anime on the list. my9animes.com/en

Princess Mononoke, Serial Experiments Lain, Generator Gawl, Dragon Ball Z, Vision of Escaflowne, Millenium Actress, The Twelve Kingdoms, Fullmetal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door

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Green Parrot Games @greenparrotgames.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Why do we spend so much of our time making cards move? 🃏 #gamedevelopment #gamedev #deckbuilding #indiegame

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oh my god, I forgot to add Dungeon Keeper somewhere. How dare I. But what would I even have replaced for it!? NFS2?

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PathOfPixels @pathofpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My 9... 18 games that shaped me. LOOK, I was feeling bad for the games I was leaving out. You're lucky I stopped at 18 games. my9games.net/en

Myst, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Unreal Tournament 2004, Life is Strange, Star Wars Episode 1: Racer, Tomb Raider, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, Dragon Age: Origins

Xenoblade Chronicles, Max Payne, Kingdom Hearts, Broken Sword, Zelda: Windwaker, Commandos, Shadow of the Colossus, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Need for Speed 2

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Explore Midnight Souvenirs, a spooky handpainted 2D hidden object with an occult touch ✨ Discover the mystery and oddities in this Lovecraft inspired cozy game! 🐙 Your Wishlist helps a lot! 💖 tinyurl.com/2x48aex2 #pointandclick #indiegaming #relaxinggames #cozygame #hiddenobjectgame

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Aw thanks! I saw they have a trial, so I may just try it and get back to you if it somehow doesn't work

genuinely been looking up where to watch it in Germany due to your recommendation! It seems like I need an extra subscription on top of prime? I'll think about it, maybe there's more on it I also want to watch.

Green Parrot Games @greenparrotgames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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We're proud to be part of the Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 Steam event! Check out the Demo on Friday 🎮 #indiegames #demo #gamedevsofcolor #steam

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I think they just need a small loop, or ribbons that you can then tie to a Backpack/bag.

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yeah same! Nice to wear, and then... you don't know what to do with it when you take it off. I've had it take over a table, a chair, my lap, etc. Bring back hat racks everywhere!

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is a messed up way to cover this. Just because some fringe shitty people are voicing their bigotry yet again, doesn't mean you have to frame their views as worth of note. The error that you had to correct is fucked up as well. It's sad what has become of Polygon...

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Achtung Autobahn @achtungautobahn.com · 21/09/2026

Where oppression rears its ugly head, resistance blooms. 🌹 Here are the first images of our upcoming historical horror game! achtungautobahn.com/la-rosa-temp... 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter: achtungautobahn.eo.page/newsletter #horrorgame #indiedev

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La Rosa Temprana 🌹 | Achtung Autobahn

A historical horror game.

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GamesMarket @gamesmarket.global · 21/09/2026

In this horror game during the Spanish Civil War, no creepier monsters than the fascists are needed: One of the few German coop dev studios, @achtungautobahn.com , has announced La Rosa Temprana. www.gamesmarket.global/achtung-auto...

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Achtung Autobahn Announces La Rosa Temprana

In this horror game during the Spanish Civil War, no creepier monsters than the fascists are needed: One of the few German coop dev studios, Achtung Autobahn, has announced La Rosa Temprana.

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

That's pretty much been most of their games, no? Exactly why I like them.

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Genuinely, turning it down/off should be its own accessibility/audio option

Playing Life is Strange: Double Exposure and liking it so far, but the shift point noise is awful and piercing. Really ruining my experience...

I think I've both used a keyboard and a gamepad. I vaguely remember setting up keybindings for the gamepad, but I also remember using keys

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PathOfPixels @pathofpixels.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I played it on PC! But I do also have it on N64, though my N64 disappeared in a move a decade ago 😭

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Mysteries behind locked doors in ‘Midnight Souvenirs’, our cozy hidden object game. Find hidden items, solve puzzles and unlock more rooms to discover what’s inside the mansion! Your wishlist helps a lot 🙏 tinyurl.com/2x48aex2 #cozymystery #2dgame #indiegame #pointandclick #indiegaming #spooky

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well, to be fair, I AM reading the star wars prequel novelizations right now. Though it's also true I've wanted to make a game with the game-feel of Star Wars ep1 Racer since I started making games.

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Is- is pod racing my "roman empire"? I catch myself every so often just randomly having a stray thought about playing Star Wars Galactic Racer. Pod racing is just on my mind, I guess. Oh well, unfortunate that I can't afford the game right now.

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I was there once for an event (don't remember what it was, and I just remember asking the bartender for interesting non-alcoholic drinks (great every time) and standing on a "mechanical snowboard" over and over again, because I didn't know most people :P It was fun

Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A movie sequel to a tv anime about zombie idols and their local prefecture has no right to be this fun

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Joana @layn75.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I also just wish the screen was smaller. I don't want a handheld that big. If it's gonna be that big, I'd rather it not have a screen nor batteries, it may as well be a home console for me.