Reposted by Monique FranzsenMaddy Myers 🏳️🌈 @midimyers.com · 25/09/2026zoe and i had so much fun answering readers' questions LIVE and IN PERSON and ON VIDEO!!! check it out 1287
Reposted by Monique FranzsenJ. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Secret Panel HERE 🐻 patreon.com/mrlovenstein/posts/silly-mood-89564928 1446651171
Reposted by Monique FranzsenDaniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I really hate the framing of these stories as "an AI agent broke out and hacked something." No, an inadequate sandbox meant that a powerful and unpredictable computer program was set loose on the open internet by the company that designed it. The agency isn't with the "AI agent", it's with the firm 431633459
Reposted by Monique FranzsenHaus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I think AI has already exceeded the intelligence of the type of person that believes AGI is imminent, which is why they believe AGI is imminent. 253375488
Reposted by Monique FranzsenNicola Kelly @nicolakellywrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I have spent weeks shadowing the RNLI and I can tell you, they do it out of nothing more than compassion. Wrote about the heroes I've met over the years in this free-to-read post. nicolakelly.substack.com/p/the-rnli-a...nicolakelly.substack.comThe RNLI aren't traitors; they're heroesI have spent weeks shadowing lifeboat crews. Here's what they do and what it's like. 341503484
Reposted by Monique FranzsenDrew Scanlon @drewscanlon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at blinkingguy.com 156200248537
Reposted by Monique FranzsenTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Someone said to me, "I'm sorry but I got your book from a library." Nobody should ever apologise for that. You read my book! That's brilliant! I grew up hanging out in libraries and the idea of a world without them fills me with dread. Without libraries, authors, like readers, will only suffer. 139105081410
Monique Franzsen @lensandledger.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The Incident At Galley House has just launched: let's go store.steampowered.com/app/3641000/... #gamesstore.steampowered.comSave 10% on The Incident at Galley House on SteamIn 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery. 000
Reposted by Monique FranzsenDani Finn 🐙 🏳️⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 29/06/2026With one day left in this incredible bundle, I’d like to remind you that you can gift a bundle to someone on itchio! Just click “give as a gift” and their email address and they’ll get a link to download! How do I know? I’ve given away 2 copies already! 12721
Reposted by Monique FranzsenDave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 29/06/2026Unavowed is 70% off during the Steam Summer Sale! Embark on a party-based, multi-branching urban fantasy game about magic and monsters in New York. It was also an IGF nominee and was called "one of the best adventure games ever made" by PC Gamer. store.steampowered.com/app/336140/U... 0266
Reposted by Monique FranzsenWes Fenlon @wes.readonlymemo.com · 28/06/2026Remember the internet before Google, before algorithmic feeds, before monolithic social media corralled us onto the same handful of apps? When small, *personal websites* and webrings linking them together reigned supreme? Time to bring it back.readonlymemo.comIntroducing Warp Point, a Web 1.0 gaming blog directory built for 2026It's a webring! And a website! 772804924
Reposted by Monique FranzsenAndresPlays @andresplays.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Happy Steam Summer Sale! Times are tough, so I will just recommend 25 varied games at fair prices that will hopefully become one of your new favorites. 1. Do YOU like JRPGs? People of Note is a turn-based adventure with elaborate musical numbers paying homage to the classics. It's on sale now. 39829
Reposted by Monique FranzsenSaeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 27/06/2026I now fervently believe this. Relatedly, I think celebrating good news and embracing joy are equally radical. You have to remember what you’re fighting for. We cannot sustainably organize around sorrow. 8165741920
Reposted by Monique FranzsenColin Spacetwinks @spacetwinks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026you already know what's up (steam sale rec thread is what's up) as always, i focus primarily on older, obscure, and just plain weirder games, as big name titles don't need the help. with that said, onwards! 71158445
Reposted by Monique Franzsenariella @agbouskila.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Well, I've been affected by the Bungie layoffs, and I guess I'm now looking for work. I'm a senior narrative designer on Destiny 2. I'm going to thread a little list of stuff I've done on the game; normally I go out of my way to avoid attention, but today I'd appreciate reposts. 4119551108
Reposted by Monique FranzsenPremee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 23/06/2026"But wehh wehhhh, the big conglomerates, they are too much the conglomerating" I HEAR YOU! Fortunately @bookshop.org is also having ANTI-PRIME DAYS from June 23-26 and you can get free standard shipping! DELICIOUS AND TASTY AND FREE here's my store btw bookshop.org/lists/premee... 4245169
Reposted by Monique FranzsenSacha Coward @sachacoward.bsky.social · 20/06/2026A slightly pretentious thread of all the profound life lessons that I have learnt from videogames over the past 39 years. 1/ 1453
Reposted by Monique FranzsenEmmurder Killwell えま @emmakidwell.bsky.social · 17/06/2026remedy opened a senior writing position-- best of luck, fellow weirdos gamejobs.co/Senior-Write...gamejobs.coSenior Writer at Remedy EntertainmentAs a Senior Writer at Remedy, you will work with the Writing Team to create stories, characters, dialogue, collectibles, game text, and provide any other writing support the project may need. 2318200
Reposted by Monique FranzsenBushmonkey @bushmonkey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Updated Green Mist over Portland demo is now live! Includes: sneak peek at the larger story for players who complete the demo "100%" Larger fonts when played at higher resolutions A "missions log" to guide the player through the early steps of the demo store.steampowered.com/app/4727340/...store.steampowered.comGreen Mist over Portland Demo on SteamA detective noir puzzle deduction game. Explore a non-linear timeline during the cold war on a globe-trotting adventure following a trail of spies from a quiet English harbour town to a frozen Finnish... 183
Reposted by Monique FranzsenUncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026A hot cup of Uncrank'd: Calling pixel artists, Uncrank'd x Folio app updates, surprise discounts, new merch, the Catch Up Bundle, #Playdate Passport updates, and friendly nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs 021
Reposted by Monique FranzsenJenna Stoeber @thejenna.bsky.social · 17/06/2026NEW CLASS The Final Girl: Feminism in Slasher Movies Thursday July 16th and 23rd, 2-3:30pm The class is virtual, and I am provide all readings and movies. Spots are NOW OPEN, and they're limited, so don't hesitate if you're interested! www.newberry.org/calendar/fin... 36717
Reposted by Monique FranzsenSynaptic Sugar @synapticsugar.games · 05/06/2026#PitchYaGame! Agents of Groove is a rhythm game for Playdate with: 🪩 rhythm matching, dance-offs, stealth 🕺 an intriguing story, localization in 5 languages 💪 a granular suite of accessibility settings 🎶 11 gameplay music tracks + 11 more to listen to 🎉 upcoming updates play.date/games/agents...vimeo.comAgents of Groove Launch TrailerAgents of Groove is a story-driven rhythm action game for Playdate, with a dynamic, original soundtrack and a story that unfolds over 15 levels across 4 variations of gameplay. Join the undercover dan... 182
Reposted by Monique Franzsengift10 / GIFT TEN INDUSTRY K.K. @gift10industry.bsky.social · 11/06/2026🎉 "Flip-Flap Crank" is out now! ✨ A puzzle game where you rearrange scattered flipbook pages! 🎮 It’s a Playdate exclusive—if you have one, please give it a try! Available on the official Catalog for just $3 💛 play.date/games/flip-f... #indiedev #Playdateplay.dateFlip-Flap Crank for PlaydateTurn the crank to sort jumbled frames into the right sequence and restore the animation. Flip-Flap Crank features 28 cozy puzzles with no time limits. A satisfying flipbook experience made for the Pla... 081
Reposted by Monique FranzsenFrans Mäyrä @fransmayra.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Open call for essays that explore the playing experience of games—digital, tabletop, mixed reality, larp, playable theatre, interactive narratives, etc. All submissions for this "Games, Value & Meaning" issue of the Well Played Journal are due on 30 Sept., 2026. playstorypress.org/2026/06/15/w...playstorypress.orgWell Played Journal CfP: Games, Value, and Meaning – Play Story Press 12725
Reposted by Monique FranzsenCrystal Fleming is on sabbatical @alwaystheself.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I'm attending a digital humanities event in Montreal. There was a keynote on AI and something about the talk made me wonder if it had been written by Claude. I said as much in the Q&A. As I posed the question, the speaker shifted, looking slightly uncomfortable. What he said next shocked the room + 7948191678
Reposted by Monique FranzsenChet Faliszek @chetsucks.com · 17/06/2026All uses of AI are costing someone… this sucks as the Game UI database is such a valuable resource. 4355922055
Reposted by Monique FranzsenAndresPlays @andresplays.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Letter Lost is an escape room unlike any other. Set in a cursed post office, unraveling its deep secrets one day at a time keeps things intriguing. The daily grind of mailing letters and parcels makes for a cozy time in an otherwise spooky environment. My review.pixelbytegaming.comLetter Lost Review – Better Than Your Normal Escape RoomLetter Lost is a mysterious tale developing in a paranormal post office. Inspired by spooky escape rooms, its cozy job environment works well. 34720
Reposted by Monique FranzsenChris Bratt @chrisbratt.bsky.social · 15/06/2026People Make Games traveled to Michigan to meet Jerry Gretzinger, an 84-year-old man, who's spent most of his life working away on a single, giant map to an imaginary world. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is8N...youtube.comThe Man Who's Spent a Lifetime Making One, Giant MapYouTube video by People Make Games 321823562
Reposted by Monique FranzsenMore Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026A German court has ruled that Google is liable for the false statements generated by its AI Overviews feature. The ruling could have massive impacts on the world's biggest search engine, which recently doubled down on giving users AI-generated results. www.wired.com/story/a-cour...wired.comA Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI OverviewsThe ruling holds that a company that designs, trains, operates, and manages an AI system must assume legal liability for any damages caused by the responses it generates. 121389485
Reposted by Monique FranzsenMic Wright @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026NEW | Raging about stupid policy from a desperate PM… MAKING MEDIA STUDIES COMPULSORY WOULD BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN A SOCIAL MEDIA BAN Teach kids how to truly understand what they're bombarded; don’t pretend we can prevent them from encountering it. brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/making-med...brokenbottleboy.substack.comMaking Media Studies compulsory would be far more effective than any social media banTeaching young people how to truly understand what they're bombarded with is far better than pretending we can prevent them ever encountering it. 26384142
Monique Franzsen @lensandledger.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Great review here by @runalongwomble.bsky.social, pointing out some of the uncomfortable parts of DCC. There is such a rich body of media (ttrpg, litrpg, anime, video games etc) that exists, already exploring these gamified tropes. It's a bit of a shame that this one has made it this big. 110
Reposted by Monique FranzsenRose Schmits @roseschmits.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Another lovely batch of pots available on my website including some tentacle handle cups this time! www.roseschmits.com Free UK shipping, worldwide shipping available 17728
Reposted by Monique FranzsenAlasdair Stuart @alasdairstuart.com · 04/06/2026NOW TV have a pretty good collection of LGBTQIA+ documentaries and movies and I'm taking the opportunity to educate myself. One movie a day, whenever possible. We kicked off with The Parenting. Ludicrously great cast, very silly, very sweet, www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn-h...youtube.comThe Parenting | Official Trailer | MaxYouTube video by HBO Max 115812
Reposted by Monique FranzsenEvan Torner @guyintheblackhat.bsky.social · 13/06/2026You might imagine, say, that we put our best possible attempt into a textbook on the basics of RPG studies, now in its 2nd edition! www.routledge.com/The-Routledg...routledge.comThe Routledge Handbook of Role-Playing Game StudiesThis Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the latest research on role-playing games (RPGs) across disciplines, cultures, and media in one single, accessible volume. Collaboratively authored by m... 2197
Reposted by Monique FranzsenAnna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 12/06/2026english lit and culture studies people from the last 10 years, favorite standalone articles, or book intros/chapters, that open new ways of reading / new areas of study / new paradigms and thus usefully show new grads range in the field? 3914147
Reposted by Monique FranzsenWallace @exalclaw.com · 12/06/2026Hope you like detective games like I do, bc I interviewed @riker.itch.io, @fnifegames.bsky.social, and @spritewrench.com about their murder mystery games in 3 separate interviews, as well as other things like narrative design, queerness in games, and Caribbean folklore: youtu.be/vb6gEQPmedM?... 63818
Reposted by Monique FranzsenDefend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 12/06/2026NEWS: Filton 4 sentenced as terrorists and handed special custodial measures despite never being charged with, or convicted of, a terrorism offence. Samuel, Charlotte, Leona, & Fatema have all already been inside for almost 2 years. More at defendourjuries.net/savinglives/ 1013391
Reposted by Monique FranzsenEllipsus @ellipsus.com · 10/06/2026Today is the biggest day for Ellipsus since we launched in 2023! 🎉. 🧵👇 youtu.be/WEd5I5bLrfAyoutu.beIntroducing Ellipsus Plus! -- Custom Themes, Writing Insights, Custom Snippets, Emboss.YouTube video by Ellipsus 1355220
Reposted by Monique Franzsen✨Kirm✨ @antonballdeluxe.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Given all of the recent genAI discussion, I wish to repost this. 108161387120
Reposted by Monique FranzsenJay Castello 🌻 @jaymcastello.bsky.social · 11/06/2026for the best part of this year, I've been speaking to former Maxis developers to put together this: a near-6000 word oral history of Spore 🦠 www.designroom.site/spore-an-ora...designroom.siteSpore: An oral historyA wild bet in development for the better part of a decade, Spore reached for the stars — and, at times, got there. We recently spoke to eight team members, including chief designer Will Wright, to loo... 28873282
Reposted by Monique FranzsenCasper Pham @marcheriest.bsky.social · 05/06/2026praying i get picked up by an ambitious indie RPG to do character art some day but in the meantime i just have to put all my single comms together like this and hope someone sees the vision 442283628
Reposted by Monique FranzsenALVIRA, the BASTARD of the Dark 🇮🇪 🍉 @alkalinecollective.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Time for action, folks. You can help those impacted, here: chuffed.org/project/1854...chuffed.orgSupport people and groups impacted by racist attacksWe are raising funds to support people who have been attacked, displaced and traumatised in racist attacks in Belfast. 0127
Reposted by Monique FranzsenHell-a Bambust 🏳️⚧️ (alleged transsexual)(spooky) @ela-bambust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Have you ever wondered what your name would be if you were a boss in a souls game? Well wonder no more! Here you go!! (also please share and PLEASE let me know what results you got)patreon.comI Made A 10 Page Fromsoft Name Generator | Ela BambustI Made A 10 Page Fromsoft Name Generator by Ela Bambust on Patreon. Join Ela Bambust 's community for exclusive content and updates. 239749
Reposted by Monique FranzsenRobin Ward @eviltrout.com · 10/06/2026Our next game, The Incident at Galley House, is coming out July 14, 2026! You can wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3641000/... 1025482
Reposted by Monique FranzsenSarah Cole @irny.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Ok, I've finished my write-up of UKGE 2026, where I had a stand of my own for the first time. It may be over 8,000 words long, but there's a contents list at the start and a TL;DR summary at the end. 😅 (In my defence, I've written it with a migraine.) www.patchworkfez.games/2026/06/06/p...patchworkfez.gamesPatchwork Fez Games at UKGE 2026 – Patchwork Fez Games 3319
Reposted by Monique FranzsenKasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 06/06/2026People love historical what if scenarios. What if JFK was never assassinated? What if the Nazis won in WW2? A scenario I never see discussed is what if the aids crisis didnt decimate the gay men of America in the 80s-90s? Its easy to forget 1 in 15 gay boomer men died. An estimated 300,000 deaths- 7254661625
Reposted by Monique FranzsenLaurel Gale @laurelgale.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I found this neat tool that lets you generate text and images just from your ideas. It's really good! 783572968