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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now

@mommysbestgames.bsky.social
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#GameDev since 1994. I do action mechanics with a twist! Made "ChainStaff" tinyurl.com/chainstaff Made Shoot 1UP, Serious Sam DD, Pig Eat Ball, Bumpy Grumpy. Worked on POSTAL, Resistance Fall of Man, Ratchet n Clank. www.mommysbestgames.com

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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 44m
I'm trying out something new in Unity with the Universal Render Pipeline (URP). Does it not have a "out of the box" additive blend material for a sprite? What am I missing? I just want a cool shot sprite (regular blend), with a hot glow sprite on top of that (additive).
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 3h
My game ChainStaff is still on sale a bit longer in the Steam Autumn sale. 1 day left! Get it for 25% off, it kicks alien ass!
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 05/10/2026
This is your occasional reminder that generative "AI" in particular could have been developed on public domain materials and/or licensed and compensated works but the major players intentionally, methodically and systemically chose to steal labor from working creative folks instead
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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Chainstaff is one of the most incredible looking games I've seen, juicy run'n'gun action platforming with visuals inspired by Roger Dean album covers and a blazing soundtrack to match, the bosses in this game are staggering big puzzle pieces that are all mechanically unique. Play Chainstaff already!
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Save 25% on ChainStaff on Steam
ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear you...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
ChainStaff is 25% off now in the Steam Autumn sale! (Biggest discount yet)
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Preservation is important!
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Shots fired!
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Andy Robinson @andyrobinson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Games media cuts have felt unending for a while, but the mood feels especially grim among indie outlets with the latest wave of layoffs. More than ever, if the game industry values its media, it needs to support them. Buy some advertising, sponsor content, purchase subs. It makes a big difference.
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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm immensely proud to announce that my texture library that's been in the making for nearly a decade is now available on my itchio store for indie devs to purchase commercial licenses. makkon.itch.io
screenshot of my itchio store, showing several texture packs available for purchse
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I just backed Fablelight: A Single-Player Fighting Game RPG on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/815...
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Fablelight: A Single-Player Fighting Game RPG
Rojas, an unassuming halfling, finds a legendary sword with world-shattering power & sets off to kick butt with a party of weirdos.
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are you not entertained???
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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
And I won't overwhelm you with too many games, but something that REALLY fucks and is criminally overlooked? ChainStaff! Very awesome run'n'gun kinda game with astonishing visuals, the whole idea seems to be "What if Roger Dean album covers were playable levels?" and it's absurdly cool.
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ChainStaff on Steam
ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear you...
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feeb | yuritober!! @magicmooshka.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
it’s come to my attention that my tumblr post has been crossposted to bluesky, so I’m posting it on my account here #AntiAI #GenAI
recently my friend's comics professor told her that it's acceptable to use gen AI for script-writing but not for art, since a machine can't generate meaningful artistic work. meanwhile, my sister's screenwriting professor said that they can use gen AI for concept art and visualization, but that it won't be able to generate a script that's any good. and at my job, it seems like each department says that AI can be useful in every field except the one that they know best.

It's only ever the jobs we're unfamiliar with that we assume can be replaced with automation. The more attuned we are with certain processes, crafts, and occupations, the more we realize that gen AI will never be able to provide a suitable replacement. The case for its existence relies on our ignorance of the work and skill required to do everything we don't.
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Everybody on the DLC hype train!🚄 I also recently shipped some fast, fun new levels for ChainStaff, and I'm sure a few interested players missed it! Pls let your GRAPPLING HOOK lovers know about my stuff thx! store.steampowered.com/app/4900800/...
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Rainer Sigl @rainersigl.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Chainstaff ist das Spiel, das ich mir mit Kugelschreiber und Buntstift im Gymnasium auf allen meinen Schreibunterlagen während langweiliger Schulstunden zusammenfantasiert habe
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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Yeah, why be posting rage when I can tell people about CHAINSTAFF!!!
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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Real talk for a moment? I sincerely appreciate everyone telling me I do a good job with my videosgame coverage, because quite honestly it might just be the imposter syndrome talking, but this past year my self-esteem has been in the toilet and I feel like an abject failure half the time. Thank you.
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🍄fufroom @fufroom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The classic Chromebook game Kick Bot from 12 years ago is reborn on Steam! All the same wall-jumping action but now with RAM SLAM minigame, character customization, and online leaderboards! Wow! Reboot. then kick some bot! store.steampowered.com/app/3664670 #steamgames #indiegames #remake
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Let's go COOL ART STYLES... every game doesn't need skin pores.
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
static.klipy.com
Bill Hader as Keith Morrison Eating Popcorn
ALT: Bill Hader as Keith Morrison Eating Popcorn
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ChainStaff, the Artbook, the Soundtrack are all 25% this week, for the release of my DLC. 🎸🎨
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
DLC for my grappling hook game "ChainStaff" is out TODAY! There's no blue scent trails or hand-holding in this one. It's just YOU, your brass balls, and the ChainStaff! store.steampowered.com/app/4900800/...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
DLC for my grappling hook game "ChainStaff" is out TODAY! There's no blue scent trails or hand-holding in this one. It's just YOU, your brass balls, and the ChainStaff! store.steampowered.com/app/4900800/...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Time Trials DLC levels come out this Monday! This video took me about 18 tries to get it right, so please enjoy it. :D
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tasty hearts...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
We all need to post more about our games. This is my next game ChainStaff. You should follow me, I make cool games.
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amr al-aaser @siegarettes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
bro what the fuck nobody told me that Mommy's Best Games dropped a new title this year store.steampowered.com/app/2976260/...
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ChainStaff on Steam
ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear you...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Every comment and every review by you, REAL people that play my games, means a huge amount!
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We have a date! The Time Trials DLC for ChainStaff is coming in 2 weeks. On September 14th get ready to swing for your life!!! store.steampowered.com/app/4900800/...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Our local farmers market had vendors with handmaid signs and they are just so fun and cool. Please just do this. It’s fine. You don’t need AI signs!!!
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Can we get a Lizard Cube remake???
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Kim Hu @kim-hu.com · 22/08/2026
post by Zeekerss @ZeekerssRBLX on X on 1/10/26

Concept art is the most poisonous place to use Al. That's when your creative vision is the most fragile and undeveloped. When you see what the Al made and say, "That looks cool, I want my game to look like that!" it's like it's secretly swapping out your baby with its own.
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
And ChainStaff DLC is coming soon! store.steampowered.com/app/4900800/...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Hey Blazing Chrome players... what is the native resolution for the game? I realize it's blown up to 1920x1080, but it seems like it's 4x scaled? Was it 480x270 originally? Maybe @daysdanilo.bsky.social can say for sure?
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Preach! "...burning vast amounts of consumer goodwill and IP value on a bonfire of executive failure"
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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Tom Savini is a fucking legend. And he lost everything. His home. His beloved pets. His life's work - work that served as the foundation of the horror we hold most dear. There isn't the character count to list his legacy here. If you can, please consider donating. www.gofundme.com/f/support-to...
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Tom Savini, special makeup effects legend, is facing a heartbreaking loss after Tom’s … Jason Baker needs your support for Support Tom Savini After House Fire
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Swinging into the weekend!
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Getting some bugs fixed on this just today. Launches soon!
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Rob "Wear A Mask" Rich @robsteinone.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
ChainStaff I'm not a huge fan of Difficult platformers (don't have the patience for trial and error bs), but that's not really what this is about. It's not a breeze, sure, but it's not annoying. Also it looks amazing and the titular staff is mechanically awesome. www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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ChainStaff for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Shop ChainStaff for Nintendo Switch at Nintendo Store. See game details, editions, and availability.
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Best Indie Games @clemmygames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A Time Trial DLC has been announced for the action platformer ChainStaff, with 50 lightning-fast challenges, each beatable in under 30 seconds if you're good enough!
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Gotta go fast
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PSX Brasil @psxbrasil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
DLC Time Trials é anunciado para ChainStaff psxbrasil.com.br/dlc-time-tri...
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Excited to reveal some big DLC for my game ChainStaff! In the full game you got 10 HUGE levels to explore. Now buckle up for 50 super FAST challenge levels (ala Bionic Commando Rearmed). Master the ChainStaff and climb the online Leaderboards! store.steampowered.com/app/4900800/...
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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
One of this year’s (and Mommy’s) best games is getting major DLC!
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Jesse Dylan Mahoney (何孟維) @jdm2k2x.com · 05/08/2026
That's how it's done. Can't wait to play this.
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Excited to reveal some big DLC for my game ChainStaff! In the full game you got 10 HUGE levels to explore. Now buckle up for 50 super FAST challenge levels (ala Bionic Commando Rearmed). Master the ChainStaff and climb the online Leaderboards! store.steampowered.com/app/4900800/...
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Digi | Digital Vtuber @digitalbasic.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Internet troubles aaaaa But I checked out Chainstaff and Denshattack! Both games are pretty dang sick and I'm probably going to play those more offline. I started Cirno! Lifts A Boulder but then the Internet cut off so I'll probably do that Sunday.
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Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 04/08/2026
I've spent the past 8 years writing 777+ articles on everything from big hits to indie gems and untranslated treasures across dozens of formats. Japanese tape-loaded adventures, Taiwanese horror, Korean RPGs, British strategy... I bet I can show you something new! kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com
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Kimimi The Game-Eating She-Monster
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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Made an edgy 90s ad for my edgy 90s game. Pretty stoked that I got it in print in a real zine! I wanted to do a real photoshoot, not just use PS. Took a lot of shots. The 7ft ChainStaff is foam, I made it for MAGFest. New undies are real! Stain is the only thing in PS. Love @pixelsandpolygons.net!
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