iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik @hatethathedgehog.bsky.social · 15h

no one bought me anything from the steam sale so im going to go into town and be a problem

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Fred Mangan @fredmangan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For those who get going on this kind of thing early, Creative Europe Media Fund have their 2027 call available: www.creativeeuropeireland.eu/funding-oppo...

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Video Games + Immersive Content Development | Creative Europe Desk Ireland

Supports development of narrative video games + interactive immersive content.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For the wider games industry. Men in positions of power need to take active steps to increase diversity. This isn't going to fix itself because systems of power will play the way they always have. This is work that requires thought and dedication. It's imperative that it happens. Make space.

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This sucks for many reasons. But I think it's worth emphasizing how selfish and duplicitous it is to go work with a public-facing, community-focused media org like MinnMax without disclosing this part of your past to them. (MinnMax confirmed to me they were not told.) Please support them if you can

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 01/10/2026

Jacob Geller is no longer a part of MinnMax. He won't be on content moving forward and we won't be publicly airing this week's episode of The MinnMax Show. We're in shock and deeply hurt. Thank you for your patience during this sensitive time.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

GOT TICKETS THE SEATS ARE SHIT I DONT CARE ROYAL ALBERT HALL ZELDA SYMPHONY HERE I COME

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Missed Edinburgh by a minute, nearly had three perfect tickets. I am raging.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

No Midlands, No Ireland. No wonder this is a mess.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oh man, I am not getting these Zelda tickets…

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Jon Cartwright @jon.gvg.io · 29/09/2026

9 games that shaped me

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Wallace @exalclaw.com · 28/09/2026

Just saw that @kellymerka.bsky.social's great Sable piece is available today, give it a read! Very thoughtful breakdown on how the game's world reflects its history and creates a tangible sense of time having passed on this whole planet: unwinnable.com/2026/09/28/t...

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The Damage Is Done - Unwinnable

The planet Sable knows is a palimpsest – its ecosystem has been overwritten.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Folks… I think I’ve come around on Wolverine… I think I really like it. I’m not saying it’s good or that you should play it, but fuck I really like it. And not just because it’s a game where the short hairy dude gets the tall redhead 👀

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I have the best job in the world, game devs are the best

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I will go to London or Glasgow for that intimate chvrches show

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

No, you're getting emotional listening to the first new CHVRCHES song in 5 years on BBC Radio 1. That chorus fuckin hits god. Also they read out my comment which fuckin rules.

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Mike Minotti @tolkoto.com · 22/09/2026

Renaming a developer to “Halo Studios” and now being like “btw they aren’t making the next Halo” is just incredible

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This in particular is heartbreaking. How no one has picked up Senua is baffling at best?

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Make the Charmander shoes in men’s size you cowards

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thoughts go out to all those affected by the Xbox layoffs today. A gut wrenching turn of events that unfortunately isn’t done.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is absolutely pathetic of Polygon. Fucking hell.

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Erika Ishii @erikaishii.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I 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!)

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Saltstone Studios ⚓️The Hearth and Harbour⚓️ @saltstonestudios.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In this month's blog post, The Hearth and Harbour writer Eric Rivers talks influences and inspirations for the game! From Harvest Moon to It's a Wonderful Life, and a few things in between! saltstonestudios.com/2026/09/21/n...

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Narrative Design and Inspirations for The Hearth and Harbour

Writer and Narrative Designer Eric Rivers discusses The Hearth and Harbour’s narrative influences and inspirations – from other games, to films, literature and stage plays Any game, any…

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Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 19/09/2026

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Ashley Schofield is looking for work! 🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

shadow the hedgehog. share if you agree.

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George E. Osborn @georgeosborn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

That EU KIDS Act in full: Tetris: out of scope The New Tetris: out of scope, unless you stream it Tetris 99: in scope probably, but who knows by this point

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Why is Fire Emblem getting such good reviews I CANT PLAY MORE GAMES

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Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 15/09/2026

It’s nice to see some solidarity. The Irish stay on top.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

There's games criticism and games analysis. These are two different ways of writing about art that we must distinguish. If I'm to read a "review", I want something that details Wolverine, the piece of art, as a product. I want something to inform my choice in whether I purchase this video game.

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dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

was always annoyed by Sheeran's cultural colonialism of his Irish heritage, so it's nice to see him eat shit for siding with the oppressor. hope he doesn't plan on touring Ireland any time soon.

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ᴢᴇɴ sɪᴍᴍᴏɴs @killlthehype.blacksky.app · 14/09/2026

Macklemore just fried Ed Sheeran on IG 😬

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Clover 🍉 Comms open @castellapixel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

An edited email from the President in Pikmin 2, reading "the sjws have taken everything from me. my dignity. my happiness. and they blog about leafs".

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

No way my Spotify DJ said “let’s play some driving tunes only to play a bunch of songs that say “you’re really not over her bud” Rude.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Wow Forever sounds dumb and it’s weird that my timeline has been full of shit about it but I had to seek out finding what it actually is. But… if they announced Destiny Forever, I would be screaming, crying and throwing up so I can’t really shit on it

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Mandalorian and Grogu is a 6/10 with a 9/10 Score. Genuinely though, film was fine. A nice little standalone Mandalorian story. Pissed myself laughing (derogatory) at Martin Scorsese tho.

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Quest 64 Official @quest64official.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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cloudd @clouddttv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As a professional Zelda speedrunner and lifelong fan of the series, many people have been asking me for my take on the Ocarina of Time remake. My opinion on the game is yet undetermined and hinges on one singular point: how they model Bombchu Bowling Alley lady.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My prediction on Physint is that Sony allows Kojima to keep using Decima as a show of good faith (meaning dev time not wasted), Xbox funds the game for another two years, backs out of funding, and Kojima either gets backed by a smaller publisher such as Annapurna or self publishes on all platforms.

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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 10/09/2026

77 isn't a bad place for an individual game to end up on Metacritic, and some more "just OK" video games could be healthy for the industry... If you are like Nintendo shipping a new title every month... different story if you are releasing less than one new video game a quarter during the year.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Real answer? Critics only (have time to) play games that are made by AAA developers or Indie games that have already blown up or are coming from established indie developers. Those games are generally very good. Capcom don't make many games that aren't an 8/10 cause they're the best in the biz.

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Blessing Adeoye Jr. @blessingjr.com · 10/09/2026

It really feels like PlayStation lost sight of that balance between successful games and beloved games this Gen. They're heavily chasing after one, and it's not working.

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Blessing Adeoye Jr. @blessingjr.com · 10/09/2026

When your platform identity hinges partly on the prestige and critical success of your games, you might have to spend some money to maintain that even at the sacrifice of monetary success of individual titles. Because guess what? Physint being a critical darling helps sell the NEXT PlayStation game.

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Blessing Adeoye Jr. @blessingjr.com · 10/09/2026

His games are very expensive to make and Death Stranding 2 didn't exactly do gangbusters (it sold well, but not extraordinarily). So my read is the number crunchers at Sony just weren't feeling it. That said, you can't only listen to the number crunchers.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I’m gonna say it folks 🗣️I’m more excited about a new 3D Kirby than a new 3D Mario🗣️

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I am genuinely flabbergasted. What a (seemingly) bone headed decision from PlayStation. I’m presuming Death Stranding 2 didn’t do particularly well and Sony aren’t interested if it isn’t their IP but like… you made a big deal of this guys. Cut your losses for the PR alone.

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Eoghan Watters @ Develop Brighton @leglessgamer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Kirby and the Forgotten Land was genuinely my favourite game of 2022 and I love the look of Kirby and the World Beyond. What stands out to me is, and maybe this is just the colour palette of that opening environment, but it screamed Banjo-Kazooie to me.

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