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Carrot 🥕 @justacarrot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you a streamer or press outlet who'd be interested in covering games for the first ever ace-focused Steam festival? Then fill out this streamer/press interest form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Help us make this a wonderful celebration of ace games and developers! #asexual #GamesThatAceIt

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 21/03/2026

Our Transgender Day of Visibility Celebration STARTS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ gdq.gg/live

Day 1 schedule for GDQ's Transgender Day of Visibility Celebration

schedule reads:
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1:00 PM Deltarune Chapter 4 All Bosses Glitched HeartOfOak
2:11 PM Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- Any% LeahKazuno
3:14 PM Anodyne 100% LaserTrap_
3:54 PM Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Any% (No OoB) KylieKyubi
5:43 PM The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Master Sword Demasu
6:26 PM Tomb Raider 2 Any% Middy
7:39 PM Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Bonds of Friendship - Solo Zack Pauline Ragny
8:12 PM Resident Evil 2 (2019) Knife Only True Ending (Claire B) Amalgamayne
9:40 PM Hades II 3 Weapons Underworld (32 Fear) BehemothSteve
10:38 PM Day 1 outro with Quacksilver!

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 20/03/2026

Let's get ready for #SGDQ2026!! The following are now open for SGDQ 2026: Run Submissions: submissions.gamesdonequick.com Registration: gdq.gg/sgdq-2026 Hotel Block: gdq.gg/sgdq2026-hot... Volunteer applications: gdq.gg/volunteer/apply Get the details on everything open in the thread below!

announcement advertising that run submissions, registration, hotel block, and volunteering applications for SGDQ 2026 are now open with an excited Velocity

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I have reached 151 coffees on my Ko-fi page. Why is this important? Because it's the Pokémon number, that's why. (Pay no attention to the fact that there's over 1,000 Pokémon now.) Anyway, if you want to join my authoring and gaming journey, checking out Ko-fi.com/RachelPoli. 👀 #WriteSky #Ko-fi

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Woke up this morning not being able to see out my windows because of all the snow. Alright, twist my arm… I’ll read and play video games all day.

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Pure Nintendo @purenintendo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

New episode! 🎙️ We celebrate the Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary! We go through our fave games (not easy!) and what we hope for the series next. Plus we delve into the Virtual Boy, Pokémon, Xenoblade, and more. Enjoy! Video: youtu.be/qJaycGz4Vfs Audio: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/f83Am5isX0b

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The Legend of Zelda - Celebrating 40 years! Pure Nintendo Podcast E151

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This is something I didn’t know I needed. Love this!

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

My murder mystery short story is turning into a romcom and I don’t know how I feel about this. Never written romcom before. I rarely read or write in the romance genre. But I’ve realized I might be watching too many Reese Witherspoon movies lately. #WriteSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I wrote a flash fiction piece and started a new short story this afternoon. I feel like I haven’t had a good writing session like that in a while. #WriteSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I spent three hours editing a podcast episode. After setting up to edit another episode, I realized I forgot a YouTube slide AND the intro music to the other episode. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Is it bedtime yet? #PodcastSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Can’t wait to get my baby fire croc. 🐊 #PokemonTCGPocket

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I’m so looking forward to playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons again! Problem is I don’t know if I’ll have the time to play the day the update releases, but I will soon give my undivided attention to my villagers and island once again. #AnimalCrossing

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

This morning’s notebook find: A list I made of “lists to make.” Yep.

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Digital review copies of Happily Ever Afterlife are now available on BookSirens! The book releases in less than a week, so if you'd like to start early and get a review copy, please do so. It'd mean a lot. Get it here: booksirens.com/book/E5P4Z80... #BookSky #ReadingCommunity

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Happily Ever Afterlife (The Grim Reaper Files: Book 2) by Rachel Poli - Review Copy | BookSirens

Join the review team for Happily Ever Afterlife. Read it for free before the rest of the world does. Share your honest review. Discover hundreds of other books in your favorite genres.

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Double Jump @xdoublejump.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

We saw @twentysidedtavern.bsky.social and the Stardew Valley concert this weekend. 100/10 would definitely rewind this weekend and relive it again if possible. #DungeonsandDragons #StardewValley

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I have discovered Bluesky again... hello. 👋

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

✨ It's time! Please enjoy the book trailer and cover reveal to the last book of The Grim Reaper Files. 📖 About Happily Ever Afterlife Follow the Grim Reaper in this heartwarming conclusion, as they balance guiding spirits to Afterlife while figuring out their purpose. #BookSky #WriteSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Happy Nintendo Switch 2 Day! I haven't gotten one yet, unfortunately. @krispoli.bsky.social and I might go on a scavenger hunt this weekend for one. Just like we did for the first Switch eight years ago. Brings back memories. 😂 #NintendoSwitch2 #VideoGames

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This past month has been mentally draining. But many good things happened: 📓 My offices are officially set up 🎮 My gaming PC is up and running (thanks, @krispoli.bsky.social!) 📖 I finally have the book cover for Happily Ever Afterlife I'm finally feeling creative again! #WriteSky #CreativeWriting

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

It was so great to chat with Jeremy again! Thanks for being on the show again. 🤗 #WritingCommunity #TheMerryWriterPodcast #WritingPodcast

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

My WIP is a collection of short stories, so this doesn’t really pertain to me at the moment. But it’s an interesting exercise I’ll have to try for my novel! #WritingLifeMonthly #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #AuthorSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I believe so. Happily Ever Afterlife is another short story collection, taking place after Apparitions Anonymous. The stories are written in a slightly different format that I think shows more of the Grim Reaper and the spirits they help. #WritingCommunity #WritingLifeMonthly #WriteSky #AuthorSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I’m tracking time spent on my work rather than individual goals per WIP. I’ve been much more productive that way. For May, I’m aiming to work at least 25 hours on my writing. But also, I need to start the cover design process for Happily Ever Afterlife. #WritingLifeMonthly #WritingCommunity

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GameMaker @gamemaker.io · 29/04/2025

We spoke with winners from Pirate Software’s Game Jam about the lessons they learned. 9 Lessons from 9 Developers! 🔗 gamemaker.io/en/blog/game...

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Tiff @tiff-d.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Posting this makes my stomach flip, but here goes: I just launched a Substack called Between the Margins. P.S. if you’re writing messy, emotional fiction too, please say hi. 👋 #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersky

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Welcome to Between the Margins

Where fiction blurs with truth, and tension thrives in the spaces between.

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IGN @ign.com · 25/04/2025

Check out the Pokémon TCG Pocket debut of Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio in this trailer for the new Celestial Guardians Expansion!

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I am roughly 12k-14k words away from completing Happily Ever Afterlife. I aimed to have it done by Friday. Either I’m going to go over my deadline or Friday is going to be a loooong day. Please send happy thoughts and coffee. 😂 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

This morning’s writing session was S.L.O.W. But it’s fine; got some words down and finally completed one of the stories for Happily Ever Afterlife. I’m so close to completing this book. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I started a new short story this morning for my Caffeinated Club members on Ko-fi. I thought of this idea back in November and figured it’s time to bring it to life. I made good progress on it and I’m curious to see where it’ll end up. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

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GDC Festival of Gaming @officialgdc.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Hundreds of #GDC2025 videos are now available on GDC Vault—including hundreds of sessions available to watch for free! gdcvault.com

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GDC Vault

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Picnic time. 🐢 For Raph at least. Chip has to watch since she eats her snacks too fast. #PetSky #TurtleSky #DogSky

Three toed box turtle eating greens outside on the patio with a Chihuahua mix laying down in the grass

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IGN @ign.com · 18/04/2025

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will begin in the U.S. on April 24, 2025, and the price of $449.99 will remain the same, but Nintendo says Switch 2 accessories will "experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions." bit.ly/44ucurs

Nintendo Switch 2 U.S. Pre-Orders rescheduled for April 24, Price Remains $449

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I had a productive morning writing and recording for the podcast. Now my afternoon has been canceled and I don’t know what to do what to do with myself. I may organize some projects and see where that takes me, but also… laying in bed sounds nice, too. 😂 #AuthorSky #WriteSky #PodcastSky

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

📚ICYMI — Lee & Low Books is currently accepting submissions to our New Voices Award! 💻Learn more about our picture book writing contest & enter today: www.leeandlow.com/blog/new-voi...

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NEW VOICES AWARD: Now Accepting Submissions! - Lee & Low Books

Submissions for our New Voices Award are open from now through June 30, 2025! Submit your picture book manuscript today!

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

We can FINALLY enjoy the sun and its warmth today. I don’t know how long it’ll last after we had a little snow this weekend so we’re taking advantage while we can. #Spring #PetSky

A Chihuahua and turtle on the deck outside in the sun.

A turtle wading in a small pool on a blanket outside in the sun.

A black Chihuahua mix laying down on a blanket outside in the sun, looking away from the camera.

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I sometimes attempt a 10k writing day and it’s been a while, but I was able to do it today with @krispoli.bsky.social I wrote two sections of Happily Ever Afterlife and completed a short story totaling 10,014 words for the day. 🎉 Took all day. I’m tired. 😅 #AuthorSky #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

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Serebii.net @serebii.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Serebii Update: Pokémon and LEGO have officially announced a collaboration that is due to hit in 2026. Details @ www.serebii.net

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Jazz The JRPG Queen 👑❤️🎮 @jazzlikestogame.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

6/10 games can be good games. 7/10 games can be good games. 8/10 games can be great games. 9/10 games can be amazing games. Games that are not a 10/10 are still very much worth your time I promise. Sometimes you can find a hidden gem this way & not even know it. Scores are subjective too. 👌🏻

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Rachel Poli @rachelpoli.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Here’s my obligatory first post. Yep. Glad we got that out of way.

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