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Everest Pipkin @everest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm very please to announce a public release of my drag-and-drop bookmarking, game-making, and wandering tool Scrubjay! Scrubjay is a weird website builder that lets you cobble together web elements, images, links, text fragments, etc into a series of nested rooms...

"SCRUBJAY" sits over a bunch of images of frogs, birds, doors. it's a very 90s look

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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Did you love A Short Hike by @adamgryu.bsky.social? Get its Piano Collection OST from @marksparling.bsky.social and Pablo Enver now on vinyl! 🎹🔗🔻 We've 2 exclusive variants shipping by the end of March 2027 🎶

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 20/09/2026

Hmmm I think it's gotta be like PS1 Crash or Spyro, the first time I saw an open game world and was like "I want to go every corner"

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Retro Blast 💫 @retroblastpod.com · 19/09/2026

What's your "origin" video game? Most gamers have a lot of favorite games, sure, but there's always one that basically 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 you. I'm talking about the game that flipped that little switch in your brain and made into a life-long gamer. So, which game is 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨?

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tobyfox @tobyfox.undertale.com · 16/09/2026

A friend found one of my business cards from 13 years ago

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Dana Terrace @danaterrace.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

On a KOG note, very excited. Can’t say much but I think ep 2’s gonna be a good litmus test of who will actually be into this show. So fucking proud of the team. No, I can’t say anything about dates. Time to drop offline again. 🏃‍♀️

Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 28/08/2026

I'm so cooked I assumed this was a Smash Bros stock

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Imran Khan @imrankhan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

in the duskbloods network test. straight up “zorking it”. and by “it” haha, well. let’s justr say. My PvPvE.

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · 12/08/2026

The US really just doesn't have the architecture to do Dark Souls 3-style eclipses

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Jaden @jadenthejaded.uk · 11/08/2026

Hey guys! Due to the trend of "what's your undertale soul color" reels I've seen recently, I decided to make something hopefully more accurate and fun than the other tests out there. I wanted it to be very Undertale themed and to have a bunch of Easter eggs. Try it at undertale.jadenthejaded.uk!

Stock image of the results from the test mentioned in the post. All values are at 50%.

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/08/2026

I keep circling-back to this thread and thinking about it; I'm in a role where I spend a LOT of time looking and research game websites, I feel like there's something useful I could do with all my notes and finds but need to solidify WHAT that would look like...

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John Michonski @john.gamesline.net · 03/08/2026

One of the most popular video games in the world has a subplot where Billy the Puppet from Saw as a spam email is scared of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland but Messed Up and he had to run away from his TV-head boyfriend to escape the cat. Make what you want!!!!

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 03/08/2026

I just think about what it would've been like if Undertale released episodically and the last things players had for 1-2 years was the Mettaton fight. There's, just, no way you'd have any idea what is up next

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 01/08/2026

Dark Souls II still rocks and the haters can suck it. aftermath.site/dark-souls-ii-...

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 29/07/2026

Meanwhile Chris "loves getting demolished by Souls games": aftermath.site/souls-games-pu...

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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 23/07/2026

You can expect a wide spectrum of games to be featured including; Assassin's Creed, God of War, Little Big Planet, TUNIC, Civilization, Dead Space, Batman Arkham Asylum and a whole lot more... lostincult.co.uk/gameuibible

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The Game UI Bible — Lost In Cult

Our favourite games speak to us in a secret language that makes their rules legible. They instruct us, guide our decision-making, and clarify how we interact with them. But how? The answer is found…

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Supper Mario Broth @mariobrothblog.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Donkey Kong 64 makes extremely efficient usage of in-engine coloration to cut down on the number of textures. Entire vibrant and colorful areas are created at runtime from a single texture just by artfully tinting it.

The colorful cliffs in Jungle Japes are just a vertex coloration map being applied to a single 128x128 pixel texture.
Source: DonkViewer by Ballaam, https://theballaam96.github.io/DonkViewer, https://noclip.website/

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Rather sick of hearing from that disgusting bigoted hatemonger, how about we try and raise up some trans folks instead? If you are trans and are an artist, writer, gamedev, musician, or creative of some variety? Reply below with links to your work(s)! Only one rule - strictly no generative AI.

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Breaking Bad Saul Goodman with Trans Flag

Alt: Breaking Bad Saul Goodman with Trans Flag

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · 11/07/2026

One of the most nerve-wracking, astonishing gaming feats I've seen performed live. Somehow makes Balatro into an actual gambling game and then, through sheer knowledge of the mechanics, forces the house to lose. youtu.be/A7Go7IXlYLg?...

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Balatro by adef in 1:04:49 - Summer Games Done Quick 2026

YouTube video by Games Done Quick

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Mylie (Softail System) @stagefatality.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

the only pledge of allegiance i am standing for today

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🐌 Exoskellet: in the animation mine 🦐 @exoskellet.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Protomaning so hard right now

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jenny hanniver 🌈✌🌱 @jennyhanniver.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

(writing this down)

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 23/06/2026

Don't have the thoughts fully formed but want to get it out before tomorrow so I can say called it: in the same way that Undertale explores games and how people play them, I think Deltarune is about exploring game and how people "make them"

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henry ✷ @strange.website · 22/06/2026

“what if websites were felt” yes but what if websites were /felt/ > i thought about when this code was young, vernal in your hands — when you touched its first HTML file and began to sculpt. i opened the source code and it felt like standing in your room after you had gone out.

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Stillness.Digital | Monday, November 11, 2024 at 12:59 AM Eastern Standard Time

Stillness is a blog. Have a look: “i visited your website today. ❡ ❡ snow fell for hours, quieting the din of the city many stories below. tonight, my apartment was a haven, illuminated only by ...”

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 16/06/2026

> beard I'm gonna fuckin' lose it

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Jonnie Hallman @jonnie.com · 09/06/2026

Just realized that one of my favorite easter eggs I made while at Stripe is still on the /jobs page… The monitor in the photo mimics everything you do on the page itself. 🥚💅 (only visible on Firefox because it uses an experimental feature)

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Cabel Sasser @cabel.panic.com · 07/06/2026

Here's an easter egg in the new Lego Batman that I think all of you will REALLY appreciate. It's so good, I had to make a video.

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splendidland🌱 @splendid.land · 03/06/2026

gamedev problem: my placeholder asset is too perfect to replace

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Jonah Walker | Local Wizard! @galacticjonah.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Resist. Rejoice. Remember. I dedicate this year's pride knight to my community. My trans family, friends and loved ones are beautiful, resilient and amazing and we will continue to thrive like the weeds society treats us as. Happy Pride. Trans liberation at any cost. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

An illustration of a knight facing to the right. They are clad in silver armour, and carry a shield with trans pride colours, which shows a unicorn and the slogan 'Resist, rejoice, remember'. Additionally there is a trans pride coloured decoration on their helmet. The image is framed with a border of dandelion and hanging pride flags.

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Mike McMahan @mikemcmahan.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

We should be two “D&D Honor Among Thieves” sequels deep.

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 30/05/2026

This is one of my favorite game dev groupchat conversations. I think the framework I've been pondering is like: Video games can be - Toys - Sports - Novels - or Games

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David Tisserand @tisseranddavid.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Truly honoured Ubisoft is recognised alongside amazing organisations and individuals I'm looking up to. Congratulations to everyone who's worked hard over the past 8 years to bring us here! Also huge congrats to EA and Morgan! We're list-buddies!

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WebDesignMuseum @webdesignmuseum.org · 17/05/2026

Y2K Aesthetic in Web Design in 2001 – 123KLAN – Kakimorphosis – T.26 – Warp Records #WebDesignHistory

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agabadoogi @agabadoogi.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

footage of my ps2 running old ass deltarune

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

This is merely a slice of the wonderful projects I got to try--and didn't!--at this year's Capital Creative Showcase. I would encourage you to explore the other wonderful games and talented game devs hosted by the SDC: www.capitalcreativeshowcase.com. I know I still have quite a bit to try myself!

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CCS 2026 - Capital Creative Showcase

The Sacramento Developer Collective presents: Capital Creative Showcase Play games, meet developers, creatives, and support local students!May 9th, 202611 AM - 5 PM@the Grounds700 Event Center Dr, Ros...

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

From my chat with the dev team, it's one it's way inching closer and closer to release so keep an eye out for this story-driven puzzle adventure game soon! Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/4500910/...

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

GONERS is a project I've been following for about 2 years since I first tried it at an SDC event in the past. I was immediately struck by the artistry and sincerity on display; I think something as creative as this game by Orbit Studios could end up being another indie darling for many players.

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

It's simple to pick up and mechanics seem to lend themselves to lots of optimization and strategy. Also the art style is really cute and charming. Excited to see a demo drop for this one to see more of how it plays with a full 4-person squad! Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3644880/...

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Cho Noi on Steam

A Monopoly-like RPG where you fight inanimate objects and sell its remains to unsuspecting shoppers – on boats.

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

@xerial.itch.io describes itself as monopoly/Mario Party style hybrid. It fits this descriptor perfectly a digital board game that puts the player right into the action. Players move around the board, attempting to collect food in r-p-s battles while also establishing stores for other players.

Screenshot of the player character Taro rolling a block in Chợ Nổi

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

An odd comparison, but it reminds me of the old-school Lego website flash games and I mean that with the highest praises. Steam page and demo: [store.steampowered.com/app/3326580/…...)

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

These simple verbs make for lots of interesting applications and mechanics. The demo I played on the convention floor was super, super well paced and I enjoyed my time with it.

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

Unlike some of the other titles on this list, Raybounder is actually available to play now! Raybounder is a puzzle game with pretty simple actions: you can move, throw a laser weapon, and fire the laser weapon to affect objects or move the gun.

A screenshot of gameplay from Raybounder

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

Puzzle games can be a hard thing to showcase in a busy, frantic convention environment and GotP managed to cut through the noise with a really pleasant project. Steam page and demo: [store.steampowered.com/app/4087570/…...)

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

I found the puzzles in the demo I played intuitive and the worldbuilding had a lot of charm. there's also some cool technical bits under-the-hood from my conversation with one of the developers. Really love the way something as static as a grid can be made to feel natural.

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

Gift of the Primordials by @chaparralcollectiv.bsky.social is a cozy, hex-based logic puzzle game based on fostering healthy ecosystems. It reminded me a lot of logic puzzlers, but rather than focused on a theme like "programming" or "chemistry", it goes for a more magical, natural approach.

Screenshot of placing plants in Gift of the Primordials

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Riley Abrahamson @rileyabrahamson.com · 10/05/2026

Steam page and demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2776770/...

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