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Nooka Dascalu

@nookada.bsky.social
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Video game producer with a passion for art history & cooking www.nookada.com

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Nooka Dascalu @nookada.bsky.social · 5h
Something no one warns you about regarding getting good at spreadsheets is what an intensely physical reaction you’ll have when other people mess with your spreadsheets
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Nooka Dascalu @nookada.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I just figured out yesterday how to get rid of the “What’s Hot” stuff being pushed to my feed & I felt like such a genius fool
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anikeru.bsky.social @anikeru.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Julian @minikinetic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Life in the forest.
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Saltstone Studios ⚓️The Hearth and Harbour⚓️ @saltstonestudios.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
BLUESKY!! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! The demo for The Hearth and Harbour goes live in just THREE DAYS!! @fellowtraveller.games‘ Ludonarracon is featuring a tonne of great indie games, we’re so excited to be a part of it 🧡 Spread the word, and see you there!!
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CarsonDrewIt @carson-drew-it.com · 04/10/2026
Artist! Quote with your art with dramatic lighting!
A digital sketch of a person holding up a gnarled staff to ward against a large horned and feathered creature and several other humanoid creatures.
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Cricket @krysiilys.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A spooky icon for Austin! 🌔🎃🦷
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PUNKI (PERPETUALLY POST DEBUT) @pun-ki.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You should be asking why Rockstar gets to do this and doesn't run into any issues with payment processors, while the rest of anyone drawing or writing "explicit content" on any platform have so much trouble getting paid
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The Regreening | Wishlist Now! @cozy-impact.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
have you been playing our latest Steam demo for #TheRegreening? 🌱 bit.ly/4hX2CNi leave us a review if you can, it helps us a ton 🥹💚 #CozyGames #IndieGames
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Lady Nerevar @ladynerevar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Breaking hiatus to draw this meme that's been stuck in my head since the trailer came out
The picture of wide-eyed Elizabeth Holmes from the upcoming movie You Can See Everything, recreated with Vivec. It's drawn in watercolor and captioned "why would I deceive you?"
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El Gunto @elgunto.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A famous Cimmerian...
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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Hey, I’m just asking questions. Ignorant questions, bigoted questions, questions that have been repeatedly answered for many years. Sorry, but I’m not listening to answers right now; I’m far too busy asking questions. It’s called being intellectually curious.
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AndresPlays @andresplays.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Every person I know that has played Demonschool has loved it. Plus, this quote by its creative director is all you need to know to support it.
A quote from Brandon Sheffield of Necrosoft Games. In it, he dunks on Generative AI in a pretty impeccable way.
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Samantha Mash @samanthamash.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
With whatever platform I have here is your reminder: get your flu and Covid shots as soon as you can! That’s what I’m doing today myself (and getting prepped for the eventual collapse of energy that will follow)
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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I have separated the art from the artist and am now whipping the art to stiff peaks, after which I will gently fold it into the artist before baking at 350 til golden and puffed
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Cricket @krysiilys.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
trying to make my OCs refs like: forever drawing and re-drawing and drawing and re-drawing and---
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Hannah Flynn 🐀 @itshannahflynn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Let's talk about naming your video game! This is something I come back to with teams over and over again. Naming is really hard. A decent name is hard to find, and a bad one will really make it hard for people to remember your game. Here are some tips.
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Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
One of the things to come from GamerGate was the gamification of torturing real, live women...hounding them out of their homes, making them look over their shoulders for years. It was treated as a joke, nbd, the work of a few bad apples--as all terrorism against women is--& that failure leads here.
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Omens by Blue Light Studios @obl-studios.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bringing color to the world we're building is hard work, but it's definitely rewarding! #IndieGame #IndieDev #JRPG #IndieGameDev #DawnsEnd
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Nooka Dascalu @nookada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Congratulations!!!!
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Women in Games International (WIGI) @getwigi.com · 28/09/2026
Looking to strengthen your communication skills? Check out this 6-week online course - Cultural Intelligence for Inclusive Leadership. It's being led by WIGI Advisory Board member, Tina Merry, and the next cohort is starting soon! Learn more: loom.ly/JV_wPl8
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Course: Cultural Intelligence for Inclusive Leadership
Build inclusive communication skills with this professional course. Learn strategies for collaboration, diversity, and communication skills development.
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Sea Scøpe @seascope27.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Credit Carp
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Logandria @logandria.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I still have stock of both colors, but much fewer in burgundy!!
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D.W.A.P. (Ben) @andwap.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
When your gamedev friend shows you progress on their new engine.
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Aerial_Knight @aerialknight.com · 26/09/2026
Collections of studios owned and run by Black People. I'm sure there are some I missed, so please let me know (please double-check that they are owned by black people), and I will add them. Don't just follow them; check out their games. This list is about equity and ownership. go.bsky.app/4wfgP11
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Hilary Purnamasari @hilary-ps.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Hey everyone, I’m currently booking for 2026 and open to new opportunities. I’m a seasoned Concept Artist with experience across Metroidvania, AA, and AAA productions. Available for freelance and remote roles. Let's connect and chat! 😊 ✉️aureliahilary@gmail 🌻hilary-ps.carbonmade.com/
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Amyville Hoyrror @amyhoy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
i think about this too not only is it embarrassing and shameful that your stupid boss can’t tell, it’s shameful that you do it playing fake like this at all levels is corrosive to the spirit once you betray yourself enough times, cognitive dissonance encourages you to keep crossing lines
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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 26/09/2026
Thinking about volunteering for #AGDQ2027? Here's every position we have available both on-site and online! Apply to volunteer: gamesdonequick.com/volunteer/apply
list of available volunteering roles for AGDQ 2027

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On-site Roles:
Audio 
Activities
Camera Operations
Check-In
Cleaning Crew
Donations
Head Donations
Host
Interstitial Tech
Photography
SafetyStage Tech
Stream Tech
Stage Manager
Setup
Teardown
Talent Experience

Online Roles:
Chat Moderation
Host Judge
Social Media
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Cricket @krysiilys.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
✨ And a peek of the third Tarot Card I completed for @dragonageannual.art this year! ✨ #DragonAge
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Cricket @krysiilys.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
✨ A peek at the second Tarot Card I did for @dragonageannual.art ! ✨ #DragonAge
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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Game Industry Coffee Chat - WTF! (Welcome To Friday!) - the most unusual personal quirks you've seen in a creative environments - worst advice you've ever received (or given) in games - bygone tech - engage, fire phone, stadia... Come share some stories (or just listen along): gameindustry.cc
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🩸 morteraphan 🗝️ @morteraphan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today is my birthday, and I just wanted to share some of my artworks! 💛
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La vida en viñetas @lavidaenvinetas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Mehdi Alibeygi
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KARL FRANZ, PRINCE AND EMPEROR ⬛ ⬜ 🟪 @tybthered.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Edwige Lelievre @edwigelel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The environment art for our next game is VERY work in progress, but I'm quite happy with our water 🌊 It will still be a historical game, but this time set in the 12th century, with several garden and a rather big part of the gameplay will be herbalism craft :) #cozygame #indiedev
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Char @alphachar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hey! Did you know we have an upcoming Steam event called BIRDS OF PLAY celebrating 140 bird games? October 10th to 16th on good old Steam! No link until it's live, but in the meantime you can find details and assets here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Promo image for Birds of Play event containing title, dates October 10th to 16th, and a range of cute birds!
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TidyWire🍿(Commissions Open!) @tidywire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Imagine..-
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Baldi🍉 @baldikonijn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's my birthday today!!! 🥳🙌 So what better day than to share more of these sleek dragons I have been doing for funsies. Here is one inspired by Elasmosaurids!
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Omens by Blue Light Studios @obl-studios.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sneak peek at battle animations! Using placeholder characters for now, but imagining the real party in action already gives us goosebumps! #IndieGame #IndieDev #JRPG #IndieGameDev #DawnsEnd
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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
With the Xbox news coming out today we want to share our deepest sympathies with those impacted. Our community always aim to help. If you need a place to start, we’ve put together a guide to layoffs with some helpful resources! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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GICC Layoff Survival Guide
The Game Industry Coffee Chat’s Layoff Survival Guide gameindustry.cc This is a general list of information compiled from the experiences of others who have been laid off in the past. Not all...
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sunset visitor 斜陽過客 | Prove You're Human - Wishlist Now! @sunsetvisitor.studio · 21/09/2026
When we dreamed of a Deluxe Edition, we never thought it would feel this right. Thank you, Kat. Thank you, Fangamer. 💙
A picture of the 1000xRESIST Deluxe Edition with all of its goodies included in the box!
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Alan Hazelden @alanhazelden.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I intend to use my profits from the game to fund and uplift marginalised and underrepresented creators. I’ve already begun that effort with the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant: grants.draknek.org (which is currently open for applications).
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Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant
The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is a grant opportunity for game developers from traditionally underrepresented groups and backgrounds who are interested in designing and developing puzzle games.
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Deceiver @dmitrydeceiver.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Nooka Dascalu @nookada.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Personally I like the brighter one
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Jenna "the" Yow @jannouna.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
So with the news of the layoffs at KO_OP, I'm officially looking for work later this fall. I'm an experienced narrative designer that's worked on both sprawling open world stories and intimate cinematic narratives, even netting some award wins and noms. More details on my experience below!
key art for Young Suns by KO_OPkey art for Goodbye Volcano High by KO_OPkey art for Spirit Swap by Soft Not Weak
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Cricket @krysiilys.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📜✏️
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Tom Ewing @tomewing.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Narnia books as Isekai Manga
1. My Sweet Tooth Made Me The Villainess’ Slave
2. In Another World, The Dwarves Picked Me To Lead The Revolution
3. All At Sea With My Level 0 Sailing Skills
4. On A Mission In Another World And I Can’t Remember The Cheat Codes
5. That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Horse
6. Help! My Uncle’s In Love With The Demon Queen!
7. Reincarnated In Another World Just As The Game’s Ending
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Samantha Mash @samanthamash.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
And that’s a wrap on my summer tabling season! I’m taking a break until the holidays and hope to come back with new work to sell and maybe even a new setup. See you all again in November!
Photo of the Samantha Mash Illustration table
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