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Shelley Chen

@niuxyz.bsky.social
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🎮 Creative Director / Art / Narrative Design at Cloister Interactive (@cloisters.bsky.social) and #AMemoirBlue. 👩🏻‍🏫 Game Professor at PCC. 👩🏻‍🎓 SVA and NYU alumni.

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Joan Boooooooo-ns!: SPOOKY Gay Cartoonist Lady @joantoonz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
REMINDER! Help me eat maybe? patreon.com/JOANTOONZ
help support me on patreon!
patreon.com/JOANTOONZ
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Frank Lantz @flantz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CONIMG SOON
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
From the 5-min pilot of "Redline", directed by Takeshi Koike 7 years before the film's release (and not reused in the film). It's still just as rare to see such long proof-of-concepts produced for Japanese animated films projects. Full video >> www.catsuka.com/player/redli...
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Shelley Chen @niuxyz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My students have been getting to know me better lately, and they’ve started calling me an art nerd and a pretentious artist (he added, “but in a good way”). I’ll take that as a compliment. I’m sure that’s how they meant it. (Hopefully!)
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Brian S. Chung @brianschung.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's not too late to join in. In fact, here's a code for a free ticket (normally $50): ti.to/GDoCExpo/202... Code is good for the first 10 people who use it, grab yours quick!
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Shelley Chen @niuxyz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just took my students to a game jam competition. Amazing designs, outstanding concepts, I’m so proud of them! I think they’re all going to become depressed artists like me. They could’ve just made dumb hit games if I wasn’t their teacher… I turned them into ART MONSTERS.😭
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Joan Boooooooo-ns!: SPOOKY Gay Cartoonist Lady @joantoonz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ok im taking the weekend off (do do a game jam competition)!! I have to print more brainworms on monday and will ship out the remainder of the preorders after that. Thanks for your patience guys life's been a whirlwind these last couple weeks!
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Cyril Pedrosa also directed a trailer for "Nanbanjin", his graphic novel with Taiyou Matsumoto. >> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-08...
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Joan Boooooooo-ns!: SPOOKY Gay Cartoonist Lady @joantoonz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Also!! Me and @aquamarinemaddy.bsky.social are gonna be tabling at tucson comic con this weekend! Come say hi and get some comics merch etc! Booth AA225!
the tucson comic con "I will be there" badge
september 4-6 at the tucson convention center
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
If you're curious about Concept 1, a free demo is now available to download or to play in browser!🤩 🔗https://cloisters-interactive.itch.io/concept1 #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #artgame #cozygames
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
⭐NEW RELEASE⭐ Concept 1 is out now! 🎮 This is a small side project born of a few ideas we wanted to explore creatively. It’s a simple experience, but one that means a lot to us. Thank you and we hope you enjoy playing it! cloisters-interactive.itch.io/concept1 #indiegame #artgame #gamerelease
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It’s tomorrow!😮 A small dreamlike journey is almost ready to begin.✨ #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #artgame #cozygames
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
2 more days until Concept 1! ✌️🎮✨ #indiegame #artgame #itchiogame
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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 27th More info 👇
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Only 3 days to go! 🎮✨ Concept 1 is almost here! #indiegame #artgame #itchiogame
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
There's only one more week until the release of Concept 1!📣 #indiegame #artgame
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Curious about the meaning behind "Cloisters Interactive"?📷 Find out in the last devlog for Concept 1! cloisters-interactive.itch.io/concept1/dev... -- #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itchiogame
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Evocative is the final level in Concept 1, and you can read more about it in our latest devlog!:star-struck: cloisters-interactive.itch.io/concept1/dev... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itchiogame
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
By the way, did you know we have a TikTok account? If you want to see some early previews of Concept 1 in action, you can follow us there! 👀 www.tiktok.com/@cloisters_g... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We hope you're excited for the full game! Our latest devlog is now live.🔶 Read it here: cloisters-interactive.itch.io/concept1/dev... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #gamedesign
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Coming to @itch.io on August 18, 2026. Concept 1 is an abstract experimental art game — a visual journey beyond words, imagination, and perception. Step into landscapes of the mind and experience the world of Cloisters.💫 youtu.be/VG1dq7KN5wo #indiedev #indiegame #announcement #trailer #itch #art
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Concept 1 - Release Trailer
YouTube video by Shelley Chen
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Michael Brough @smestorp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
blog post - advice on how to write about indie games mightyvision.blogspot.com/2026/06/advi...
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advice on how to write about indie games
Instead of "this game is niche" try saying "i like this game because..." Look, "niche" is not a property of a game. It's a recess in a ...
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
First poster for "The Trouble with Peter", the new indie animated short film by Robert Valley.
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Mario von Rickenbach @mariov.ch · 26/06/2026
Want to play with 50 friends? Now you can! The new Rakete local co-op mode supports unlimited* players. Get it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3814090/... *The number of players is limited by the number of buttons you have available.
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Joan Boooooooo-ns!: SPOOKY Gay Cartoonist Lady @joantoonz.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Oh yeah I'm silly for never posting this but @aquamarinemaddy.bsky.social @sleepygriffin.itch.io and another one of our classmates Catherine made a video game for a 24 hour art challenge! It's cute, well written and has some great music. Check it out, please! sleepygriffin.itch.io/this-ones-fo...
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This One's For You by SleepyGriffin
A game about growing up.
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Animated teaser by Felipe Vargas for the board game "Altera" (IV Studio). www.instagram.com/vargaslubbert
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Mike Cook @mtrc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I wrote a manifesto for making games, and (not) selling them, for #manifestojam illomens.itch.io/no-one-is-go...
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NO-ONE IS GOING TO BUY YOUR GAME by ill omens
A Manifesto For Making Games
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Patrick @vectorpark.com · 03/06/2026
www.theatlantic.com/philosophy/2...
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No, Artificial Intelligence Is Not Conscious
Taken to its logical conclusion, this line of thinking is absurd—and damning.
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Summer is here, and a new devlog just dropped! Check out our progress on Project Cloisters 🎮✨ cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itch
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Joan Boooooooo-ns!: SPOOKY Gay Cartoonist Lady @joantoonz.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Hey Everyone! I can finally share what I've been working on! "Everyone Hates Stumpcat" is now up for public viewing #art #furryart youtu.be/wyZ9h9KXaGU
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Everyone Hates Stumpcat: Pima Community College Animation Final
YouTube video by Joan Toons!
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Bennett @foddy.net · 16/05/2026
Gabe's Baby Steps GDC level design talk just got set to free - obviously I'm biased but the session feedback scores were also off the charts. Recommended: gdcvault.com/play/1035806...
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Curating the World of 'Baby Steps'
'Baby Steps' is a 3D hiking game with a vast open world created by a very small team. While the world is completely fixed, exploring and curating undesigned random levels was an integral part of the c...
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
📢 Recruiting Indie Game Composer ‼️ Cloisters is looking for a composer to join our in-house project. Please review the requirements in the document below, and send in your portfolio and rates if you meet the criteria. ➡️ drive.google.com/file/d/1X9mJ... #gamecomposer #gamemusic
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yam harvest games 🍠🌱 @yamharvestgames.com · 01/05/2026
📢 Tell all your friends — summer haze/glory days is now available on Steam! Return to the summer of 2007 and go on a cross-country tour with your band in pursuit of fame, success, and happiness. ☀️ store.steampowered.com/app/2960800/... ✨
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
"Hidari" stop motion feature film is still in the works. Directed by Masashi Kawamura using wooden carved puppets. Produced by Dwarf, Whatever Co & Tecarat. Completion expected in 2029 (+ new preview at Cannes Film Market next month). variety.com/2026/film/gl... www.catsuka.com/news/tag/mas...
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Shelley Chen @niuxyz.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Portraits of me drawn by my students. 🥺🤣❤️
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We had a blast playtesting our game! 🎮✨ Huge thanks to everyone who shared feedback; we appreciate it very much! Read more here👇 cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
From Yorushika "Madder" music video, directed & animated by Yoshiki Imazu. Full MV >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD_z...
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Patrick @vectorpark.com · 05/04/2026
Windosill made it onto this, and it's in very good company
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Getting ready for the in-person playtest on Tuesday!🎮 #indiegame #artgame #gamedev
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
[France/Germany only] "Saules aveugles, femme endormie" for free on Youtube (Arte). A french animated feature film by Pierre Foldes, based on short stories by Haruki Murakami. >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxPc...
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Brian S. Chung @brianschung.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
btw, GDoCExpo is Sep 22-25 and applications for speakers (all paid) and games (for the Direct and front-page Steam Sale) are now open - www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply
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Apply | Game Devs Of Color Expo
Apply to speak at our online conference, show your game in our Direct, or sell your game in our Steam Sale.
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Shelley Chen @niuxyz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Today in a meeting, my theater coworker said that New Yorkers talk a lot. I told him that’s not true, but he argued that all the ones he knows talk a lot. I wonder if I look too Asian to him, so he has no idea I’m from NYC.🤔
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
"The Mind Parasite", an indie graphic novel by Sung Goo Won, aka Time Alice (also animator, and collaborator of Peter Chung). Crowdfunding campaign in South Korea >> tumblbug.com/timealice
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We finally had time to do a round of playtesting!🎮 There's still a lot to fix and improve, but we're feeling inspired and great about it. 🥹 #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
A Gorillaz short film by The Line studio is coming on February 27 on Youtube : "The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God". www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucRu...
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
"Meaningful" is the third core element in the game, and the topic of this week's devlog! 🪞 cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itch
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Curious about the concept behind our second level, "Stylized"? We've just posted a new devlog talking all about it!🥁 cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #itch
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Hi everyone! Our latest devlog talks about the concept behind our first level 💙 Check it out now! cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog #itchio
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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
"Gorillaz - House of Kong" exhibition is coming to Los Angeles next month. So many original drawings & researches by Jamie Hewlett ♡ Trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv9q...
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Cloisters Interactive // A Memoir Blue @cloisters.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We've just posted our very first devlog for Project Cloisters!✨ Curious to learn more about the concept behind the game? Check it out now!🙌 cloisters-interactive.itch.io/project-cloi... #indiegame #artgame #gamedev #IndieGameDev #devlog
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An Introduction to Project Cloisters
// INTRO Hi! I’m Shelley, the team lead and artist of Cloisters. :) In case you’re unfamiliar with us, or need a refresher, we previously made A Memoir Blue . Project Cloisters is our first in-hou...
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