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Nikita Myshkin @nmyshkin.bsky.social · 22h

My wife played The Blessed Fool yesterday. When she finished, she said only one thing: "It felt like lancing an abscess." In a good way. The game is out now on Steam. I hope this story stays with you🎉 store.steampowered.com/app/3396560?... #indiegame #pixelart #pointandclick #horrorgame

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Juno Menager @junomenager.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

🚬🔥4MECHEROS🔥🚬 Un juego narrativo de ritmo y sentimientos jodidos sobre una banda rota desde hace años, obligada a juntarse por última vez. Va de surfear tu palacio mental y de convertir el mando en un bajo de verdad. EL PRIMER CAPÍTULO SALE EN OCTUBRE, ASÍ QUE PA LA WISHLIST AHORA MISMO 🫵

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Lakeside Games @lakesidegames.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Time for reintroductions! We are a small Finnish team behind Twilight Ferry, an atmospheric adventure game set in fantasy landscapes inspired by Finnic mythology. In Twilight Ferry you help the anmenesiac ferry maiden of Tuonela, Tytti, recover her memories and uncover a mystery. #indiegame #gamedev

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juicce @juiccedev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm making a surreal horror action adventure - BROKENSIDES - An indie game where you play as a violent sea bunny that breaks enemies like glass... now I'm going to rest.. sorry game canceled #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Pasha – 𝙂𝙍𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝙎𝙐𝙄𝙏𝙎 @toster12d3.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

15-16 October I will be showcasing my new game GREEN SUITS at the White Nights conference in YEREVAN 🇦🇲! So cool to see a gamedev conference here. Come say hi, If you'll happen to be in Armenia!

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daniel bock, trip-maker @danielbockisover.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

super happy to announce my new game BEAUTIFUL FREAKS OF THE DESERT, a hyper-brutal speedrun-fps with a heart of gold. it requires lightning fast fingers and an even faster mind. plus: you can ride a bike! coming Q4 2026. store.steampowered.com/app/5095490/... #GameDev #IndieDev #Godot #GodotEngine

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

He Who Watches by Danga Games is OUT NOW! 👁️🏹 To celebrate the release, we have a brand new trailer featuring solo developer Bobby Vanden explaining what the game is and why it's special. Watch below! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/... itch: draknek.itch.io/he-who-watches

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Point-and-Click Showcase @pointclickshowcase.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣 Announcing the Point-and-Click Showcase 🎉 Together @amanita-design.net and @rustylake.com are hosting a showcase packed with new game trailers, a dedicated Steam sale, and much more to be revealed. 👀 🔗 Apply NOW: forms.gle/z6e1QQFP9xwT... Follow us for future updates! 🖱️

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Z. Bill @zbill.itch.io · 17/08/2026

Never Gonna Stop this Ape on Mars! My snake-tossing cryptic retro adventure, Encroacher: Snakes, is OUT NOW!

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Lemon+Blood @lemonandblood.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

soulstation wakes up now ! A visual novel between fear and love. Follow Kin as it falls deeper into a rusty world that will one day eat it whole. play on steam and itch ~*

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Niklas Hallin @hallinniklas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hello hello, my next projects it taking form! MOON DOOM has a Steam page now. - Why are there no indie attempts at Metroid Prime? - Because it cannot be done! - But what if you made it with boomer shooter graphics?

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Boomer Shooter Metroidvania. Nun with a gun. Because of the Malediction of the Moon, only devoted sisters with vows of silence can move freely in the city of Abbadox. So take up arms, Siléncia, and bl...

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invelica @canon.megane-moe.com · 08/08/2026

C108日曜日（16日）東U27aに新作同人ゲーム「レンナのボコボコ冒険」発売予定です！オリキャラレンナちゃん中心５人の制作者から５つのゲームコンピレーションです。近日情報公開予定！ゲーム：@gayanimegirl.bsky.social @digikerot.bsky.social @sakurina.ginrei.org @nee3san.bsky.social 絵：@kaibootsu @cheshirette ロゴ：@spiritsnare #C108 #同人ゲーム

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Blink Hydrate ブリンク @blinkhydrate.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"Living is Expensive..." Demo is available on Steam and itchio. “𝑫𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒖𝒔.” store.steampowered.com/app/4834680/... #indiegame #steam #ゲーム制作

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Blink Hydrate ブリンク @blinkhydrate.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆... Demo is now available on Steam! 🤍 A story about 𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦. Play now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4834680/ #GodotEngine #indiegames #godot #visualnovel #steam

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

書いて思ったんですが、これだけ紙幅を費やしたものの翻訳とは何の関係もない日本語文の話ですね。まあ、考えていることの大半はそんなものです。

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

さておき、自分が採用する一人称の大半は「わたし」「ぼく」「おれ」の三種類、各々漢字表記とカタカナ表記があるため倍の六種類、これに「アタシ」を足した七種類でほぼすべて。まあ、普段日常会話で使うのはこのへんかな、と。平仮名表記を使わないのは別軸の話で、そもそも文中において平仮名とカタカナと漢字を分散させて視覚的に言葉の区切りを作りたいため、後ろに「は」が来やすい一人称を平仮名にしたくないという理由による。また、かなり口語的な文体を採用する場合、この「は」は基本的に省略することになる。その場合、後ろに漢字が来やすいため、カタカナ表記が概ね都合がいい。ちなみに、この文章は一人称「自分」が使われている。

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

翻訳にあたり一人称をどう決めるか、というのはもしかしたら書くに値するテーマなのかもしれない。考慮するのは主に三点で、1. 属性 2. 関係性 3. 統合性。1. 属性は性別、年齢、役職もろもろから通常想定される選択肢を外さない、という程度のよくある話。2. 関係性は人物間の関係で決めるという話。人間は相互に影響を与え合っており、言葉の使い方はその一端と言える。例を挙げると、ある作品は男性四人が出てくるが属性の点で全員「おれ」にした上で、関係性を示すために「俺」の二人と「オレ」の二人に分けた。つまりは、こういうこと。3. 統合性は全体で一人称にどこまで分散を持たせるべきかといったコンセプトの話。

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

ここは普段ぼんやり考えていることを垂れ流すメモ帳となりつつあります。

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

にわか翻訳論というのは表現と意味を分離し、英語の表現をそのまま日本語の表現に置き換えるのではなく英語の意味を捉えて訳出するものであるというソシュール的なイデオロギーに染まっておるのですが、まあこれ自体はいいとして大事なのは結局のところ日本語の表現としてどう磨くかという話で、わかりやすく言えば英和辞書がやっていることが翻訳かというと概ね翻訳ではなく、あれは意味を意味に置き換えるのが仕事で、そもそもその文章は何故その言葉を選んだのかという表現のレイヤーを移し替える工程が肝心要で、皮も肉も剥いで骨を剥き出しにしても痩せさらばえた文章が生まれるだけなのです。

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

辞書を引くと言葉の意味は離散的に紐解かれるのですが、現実の言葉の運用や持つ印象には連続性があり、どんな言葉も複数の意味からなる範疇を有しており、英語のある単語がもともと持つ範疇と今ここで使われている範囲をともに日本語のある単語とどこまですり合わせられるのかというのが翻訳をやっていて最も難しいポイントだなといつも思うのですが、この感覚をうまく説明できている気が今まさにしていませんし、別にできなくてもいいのかもしれませんね。

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ColdEmber @coldember.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Paradox Demo most requested feature was a map, so I obliged! We added a frame to the portrait looking at the map to denote the mode change. #gamedev #pixelart You can read the patch note here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/414...

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Blink Hydrate ブリンク @blinkhydrate.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

ALICE=NULL. A visual novel about countdown. My submission to GMTK Game Jam 2026. Play now on itchio. 😈 📜 👉 ⏳ itch.io/jam/gmtk-jam... #GMTKJam #GMTKJam2026 #GMTKGamejam

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❤️jamie p!💚 @jamies.page · 27/07/2026

THE JAMIE PAIGE CONTENT COMPANION a dlc pack for UNBEATABLE by @dcellgames.com out now❤️💚 store.steampowered.com/app/4796640/... soundtrack also available on bandcamp!! dcellgames.bandcamp.com/album/the-ja...

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Whetstone Games / OFFBEAT out now! @whetstone.games · 22/07/2026

Our debut game OFFBEAT is OUT NOW in early access! OFFBEAT is a music-tycoon game where you build the recording studio of your dreams. Collect and upgrade increasingly strange musical objects, complete jobs for cash, and record real, actual music! store.steampowered.com/app/4468030/... #indiegame

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT SEP 30 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 22/07/2026

OFFBEAT is OUT MIAOW! Go make beautiful music. Make money. Make your family proud of your creative talents x We have another giveaway running, but will add another 5 keys into the mix. Follow & share this for a Steam key - will draw winners on Friday. GL! store.steampowered.com/app/4468030/...

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Catbird Soft @catbirdsoft.net · 22/07/2026

Jenny the Witch is OUT NOW on Steam and Itch. We're so excited to have this thing in your hands. If you pick the game up, please leave a review! store.steampowered.com/app/4180990/...

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ColdEmber @coldember.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

FREE DEMO available! Paradox Tower is a deterministic resource management RPG. If you know the name "Magic Tower", you know what I'm talking about. If you don't know it, please try it! You might get a new addiction. store.steampowered.com/app/4142420/...

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

結局のところ、ビデオゲームのテキストとは文芸とも映画とも異なるというところから話を始めなければならないし、個別個別についてこのゲームのテキストはあのゲームのテキストとは違うという話を続けなければならない。それはつまり、ゲームというもの自体への理解であり、ゲーム個別への理解なしにはあり得ないのであるが、ことゲーム翻訳という話に及ぶと要素技術の話ばかりが先行するため、なるほどこういう努力があるのだな、というところで留まってしまい、何故そうあるべきなのか、それが良いのか、という価値判断に至らず、故に我々ゲーム翻訳者は互いの仕事を評価しないのではなくできないのであるという思いが強まる日々でございます。

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nicolith @nicolith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

ゲーム翻訳コンテストが開かれるみたいなんですが、課題文がゲームにこんなテキストが出ることは99%ありませんという代物で… www.amelia.ne.jp/skills/mini_...

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ミニ翻訳コンテスト | 翻訳者ネットワークアメリア｜40年以上の実績と翻訳の求人・スキルアップ支援

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sukeban games @sukeban.moe · 21/06/2026

10 years is a long time and we wouldn't be here without everyone's support. We've got some fun stuff on the way! But until then, let's look back at how far we've come on this road and share some thoughts that have popped up along the way. sukeban.moe/index.php/20...

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farfama @farfama.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

"Enter a world of games that resist comfort" Sat June 20 13:00–19:00, 19:30~ Panel Discussion Sun June 21 11:00–17:00 I will be showing a Japanese version of SOLASTALGIA this Saturday and Sunday in Tokyo. Also at 7pm on Sat, me and Sivani will give a live reading and noise performance of the game.

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Darsycho @darsycho.itch.io · 27/05/2026

Alrighty! Crossin' my fingers this goes smoothly and i didn't miss or forget anything, cuz levels have been tested like 500 times. Enigmatic Worlds is released! Hell yeah. Have fun y'all. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2558730 Itchio: darsycho.itch.io/enigmatic-wo... #gamedev #indiedev #uzdoom

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Harlequin Diver @harlequindiver.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The Dreams in the Peacock House is out now on Steam! Wake up from a never-ending slumber and find your lost dreams in the shadows of the Peacock House. store.steampowered.com/app/4693460/... #indiegames #videogames #gamedev #solodev

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Save 10% on The Dreams in the Peacock House on Steam

Wake up from a never-ending slumber and find your lost dreams in the shadows of the Peacock House.

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Voskip @voskip.com · 04/06/2026

We released the demo for Your Painting, Sir! store.steampowered.com/app/4117830/...

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Murder Meet Cute @murdermeetcute.com · 01/06/2026

🎉 Murder Meet Cute extended story trailer out now 🎉 Learn more about sharp-tongued goth girl Amy, trying to survive a growing mystery in her small town, while something far more sinister seems intent on causing her harm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aro5...

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Murder Meet Cute Extended Story Trailer

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Bolerosoft @bolerosoft.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today's the day! MYSTERIES OF OLD TOKYO is out right now! Explore the real history of Tokyo across 30 real-life landmarks in a new detective adventure puzzler, available on Steam. #indiegames #steam

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The Crane Rider's Tale 🪽 Wishlist on Steam now! @psychickiss.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

From the creator of #ButterflySoup and #PomGetsWiFi, The Crane Rider's Tale is a mystery game inspired by Disco Elysium, Zero Escape, and Chinese folktales. 🪽On Kickstarter now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/psy...

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farfama @farfama.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Working on the Japanese version of Solastalgia. Translation provided by @nicolith.bsky.social who has translated games like Mouthwashing, Arctic Eggs, 'No, I'm not a Human', & other small & big indie games. This version will premiere at an exhibition in June Warning: Loud discordant noises in video

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Project: PHANTOM LIMB @projectphantomlimb.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

INTRODUCING: PROJECT PHANTOM LIMB SCOUR THE NAMELESS ISLE AND ITS EVIL FORTRESS BATTLE WICKED SOULS AND SEVER THEIR BODIES RESIST DEMONIC POSSESSION (Releasing later this year)

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Relic Abyss ✨EA out now!✨ @relicabyss.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Relic Abyss is out NOW on Early Access!✨ Play it on PC / Steam deck for $8.99 -10% discount for the next two weeks! 😉 Experience the 3 out of 7 chapters of this Anime-fueled Mystery JRPG x bullet heaven game!🔥 New trailer drops tomorrow! Here's a sneak peak.👀

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Leafy Games @leafygames.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Descend thousands of meters into a dark and ancient place. You are being hunted. leafygames.itch.io/idols-of-ash #indiedev #gamedev #indiehorror #horrorgame #itchio

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Idols of Ash by Leafy Games

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Bluesky日本語（公式） @jp.bsky.app · 03/04/2026

日本のBlueskyユーザーの皆さん、こんにちは！👋 英語以外の言語として初の、日本語公式アカウントを開設しました。今後、 @bsky.app などの投稿の翻訳、日本向けの告知などを行っていく予定です。ぜひこの投稿をリポストして、多くの方にこのアカウントを知っていただけるようご協力ください。

Bluesky日本語公式アカウント（@jp.bsky.app）のプロフィール画面スクリーンショット。

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Hairy Heart @hairyheartstudio.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Hairy Heart is excited to be entering the publishing scene with the irrefutable, belligerent, and downright perverted Anthology of the Killer. We're bringing thecatamites' award-winning cult classic murderfest to Nintendo Switch and PS5 in the very near future. 🔪😱🖤😱🔪

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Momo Games @momoeroge.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We also announced Passionfruit - a fully featured Adult Farming sim. Wishlist on steam today <3 store.steampowered.com/app/4464820/...

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Momo Games @momoeroge.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We announced Flipwitch - Temples of Temptation today Wishlist on steam now! #flipwitch store.steampowered.com/app/4492740/...

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Ivy Road @ivyroadgames.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Unfortunately, we've got some bittersweet news: today we must share that Ivy Road is closing its doors due to being unable to secure funding for our next project. Read more via our blog post at www.ivyroad.fun/studioupdate...

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Ashley Langley Sutherland @calcium-chan.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

new game, ᕙᐱᓄᐱᑐᕈ, submission for the Cookie Cutter RM2k3 Jam. great jam btw, go check out the submissions, really interesting stuff, lots of creativity. calcium-chan.itch.io/vapinupituru itch.io/jam/cookie-c... #rpgmaker

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SourCircuitStudios @sourcircuitstudios.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

That Gonglin was sassy! 🥲😂 Shuffles 'n Scuffles is out now on Steam!!! #ShufflesnScuffles #roguelike #steamgames #indiegames #sassy

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