iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I KEEP MISSING THESE. I'm turning alerts on for your posts RIGHT NOW.

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r1kGAMES @r1kgames.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s time to make the first enemy for Pixa to face and since it’s October now I decided to make this extremely spooky witch, sorry if the games too scary for you now #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart #pixelgames

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I really like that resource attrition aspect of RPGs, both video game and tabletop.

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robbie does art @robbiedoesart.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

here's to another 28 years! ...I feel old 🥲 #Pokemon

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Tony Wojnar @tonywojnar.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Working up a bit more momentum on level design. Trying to get tricky without getting too crazy. #screenshotsaturday

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

(This isn't true across the board, there are people who change their mind and go learn and collaborate and stuff, but it starts from that place of insecurity and self-centered-ness.)

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I mean, I'd love if we were all a little less selfish and more humble and grateful in crediting things. Ultimately, using GenAi is a egotistical and selfish act. People who use it don't want to learn, collaborate, or accept compromise or shortcomings. They want to recieve the credit and praise.

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I think a part of it is that there's not much example of How To Do It. For myself, I hadn't considered it until I played an indie game that had a "Powered By" section in their credits listing the tools and resources they used. A lot of us are also just used to talking and claiming things as ours.

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Honestly, I think this expands past the obvious allusion to GenAi. I feel like folks can be inclined to leave out / not credit the tools they used to make games, music, art, whatever. Whether it's forgetfulness, a desire to keep the focus on themselves, or something else, I dunno.

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

in situations like this, is it better just to make the sequel instead?

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

woah, this is such a creative interpretation!

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Shoot, man. That's the worst. Geeze...

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goba (ACT 2 out NOW!) @gobadev.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Posted about it on Twitter, but I figured I should talk about it here, too. CQ Act 2 is underperforming to a really disappointing degree. I'm considering my options moving forward, but it's looking very grim for my ability to continue working on games going forward.

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Lua Garo ~ @somniacrawler.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It’s my bday! 💗 Leveled up, another round around the sun, a year older! Can I ask for a lil share? 🥺 ft. @narney.bsky.social Lyuu 💗 #wip #characterart #oc #originalcharacter #3Dart

Lyuu, Narney oc. Jet black haired elf, with very long ears, looking past camera, longing. She has balck dots under her eyes, her iris are a deep green color.

Tove, a tanned skinned elf with dusted dark violet colored hair. They are looking slightly past camera towards their right. They have a pained expression.

Dee a tanned half oni girl. She seems bubbly and she’s posing to camera with her hands on the sides of her face. She’s slightly smiling. Her hair is tied in two buns, and her bangs cover a lot of her forehead.

Nara, a medium olive color skinned orc. They look angry and they seem to be raising their voice.

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Mystryx @mystryx.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

happy 30th anniversary persona! thank you to all 200+ of the talented artists involved in making this collab come to life!

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I've heard good things about it, but I'm not super good with horror... maybe I'll have to check it out though

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Colorgrave @colorgrave.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

From time to time we do a bit of goofin. Placeholder text can be a real joy. #indiegame #indiedev #platformer #steam #pixelart

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Crystoria: Knightfall @crystalstory.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

All that's left for the demo!: - Demo boss battle - Polish, polish, polish - Bugfixing, bugfixing, bugfixing (Sorry about the mouse cursor🤪it was late when I recorded this last night.) #indiegame #JRPG #ps1

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Colorgrave @colorgrave.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Would it really be fun for the testers if you didn't give them an infinite death loop to alt-F4 out of? #indiegame #indiedev #platformer #steam #pixelart

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Don Bluth made a movie about that

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meepalasheep @meepalasheep.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I get shy about promoting my own games. Maybe not the flashiest, and I haven't done squat to market them, but idk man, I think my stuff is good. If you like games with lots of options and freedom. Please give them a try if you got time. :) meepalasheep.itch.io #indiegames

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It was good to meet you as well! I hope you enjoy it when you check it out!

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Colorgrave @colorgrave.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

There are consequences for pressuring devs to rush things. . . #indiegame #indiedev #platformer #steam #pixelart

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Holy moley, man. That's the sort of thing they write songs about. Very Men At Work's "Down Under".

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

always wonderful to finally meet a fantastic artist in person

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As an exhibitor, it was kinda meh, but as a person I got to see and talk with a lot of people who I like, so that was nice. The weather stayed pleasant all weekend and the people I worked the booth with were both great.

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ah dang, looks like I missed you there!

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carl // Isle of Reveries OUT NOW! @desertcucco.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Finally got onto the front page on Steam! If you're enjoying the game on Steam, please leave a review! The algorithm heavily favors games with a lot of reviews at this stage. #indiegame #zelda

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carl // Isle of Reveries OUT NOW! @desertcucco.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Isle of Reveries releases TOMORROW on Steam and consoles! Links ⬇️ #indiegame #zelda I'll also be doing an AMA on r/NintendoSwitch this Saturday at 1PM PST!

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Here's hoping for a good PAX West

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castpixel ⚧️⚢ @castpixel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

my Alphonse Elric #cosplay, yes I made it myself, and no I'm not tall. I wear his head like a hat. I used 8mm Eva foam, sealed it with a diy mix of acrylic sealant, black paint and water and rubbed silver rub n buff to make it shine #fma #FullmetalAlchemist

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Brendan Steppig @looloopaa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ah... The authentic experience of playing on the GBC. They should add a mode where you're trying to play using passing street lamps at night.

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