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Saffron Aurora

@saffronaurora.bsky.social
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✨I make games and draw stuff✨ [she/her] Toronto-based Creative Director at Kitten Cup Studio & Art Director at Mighty Yell. Website: www.saffronaurora.com #art #sketch #gamedev #devdoodles

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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 3h
Oh, welcome! 🍁
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Toronto Games Week @torontogamesweek.com · 02/10/2026
The Academy of Fun + Games takes place from October 23-25th, ending with Games Made Open on the 25th, 10am-4pm! Have you been wanting to dive into Godot, the free open source game creation tool that spawned games like Slay the Spire 2? The Toronto Tool Library’s workshop is a great place to start.
Group of people at the Toronto Tool Library.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Celebrated turning the ‘ol 32 by visiting the Colosseum today ☺️🍷🗡️
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It sounds SO good, I’m so excited!!
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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jennifer Hale once told me Canadians need to champion ourselves more. I wholeheartedly agree. Over the past few months, I reached out to dozens of Canadian devs to learn their favourite Canadian games. Their varied responses offer a wonderful spotlight on some of the incredible talent we have here.🍁
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These are must-play Canadian games, according to Canadian devs
As Canadians, we don't champion ourselves enough, so we asked dozens of game developers to do just that.
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Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · 24/09/2026
Artwork by @saffronaurora.bsky.social, the art designer for the original A Short Hike soundtrack release, provides a whole new look at Claire’s journey chronicled by an inner gatefold sleeve. www.lostincult.co.uk/ashorthike #AShortHike #PabloEnver #MarkSparling #Vinyl #Piano
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A Short Hike | LP Pre-Orders
Pianist Pablo Enver, collaborating with the original composer Mark Sparling, reinterpretates the wonderful music of Hawk Peak Provincial Park on piano, capturing a whole new perspective on the heartfelt adventure.
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𓆏 Now on vinyl | A Short Hike: Piano Collection @stumpyfrog.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Announcing SFR02B | A Short Hike: Piano Collection 🎹🍃 The music of @marksparling.bsky.social, beautifully reinterpreted by Pablo Enver on piano. Brand new art design by @saffronaurora.bsky.social 👩‍🎨 Released across two variants, in collaboration with @lostincult.co.uk. Pre-Order Opens Now!
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Omg I hope you guys have a great TGS!!
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Cornetto (Commissions Open!) @cornettottenroc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How it felt to get a hit on street pass
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Spider-Man & Miles Morales: You're Like Me
Alt: Spider-Man & Miles Morales havjng the spider senses react at the same time: You're Like Me
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Sally Beaumont | BAFTA Breakthrough | Voice Actor & Writer @sallybeaumont.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I’ve had a conversation like this at every networking event I’ve been to in the last year:
The umbrella academy driving meme. Chekhov is driving from right to left and making eye contact with Five as he drives left to right.
The captions read:
Top: diversifying into animation because the games industry is a binfire
Bottom: diversifying into games because the animation industry is a binfire.
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Big Blue Sky Games ➡️ Gamescom @bigblueskygames.com · 12/09/2026
National Video Games Day is a good moment to celebrate the games we support here at Big Blue Sky Games, from the released Capy Castaway by Kitten Cup Studios to Cutout, an upcoming pre-alpha title from 906 Games! 💙✈️
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Julia 🦊 Woodo is OUT on Steam & consoles! 🐸 @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
✨Woodo is OUT NOW✨ on Steam, PS5, Xbox, Switch 1 and 2 Woodo is a wholesome, relaxing and story-driven game that might warm your heart. Help with a RT 🔁💛
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
CONGRATS ON LAUNCH!!! 🥳🎉🎉🎉
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I put on this outfit and my boyfriend said I look like I hunt people for sport ☺️
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Happy birthday!!! 🎉🥳
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Bee Zelda 🍉 @beezelda.com · 11/09/2026
Still thinking about the Zelda OOT announcement 🤔😂
Show me the real - meme with princess zelda from the original legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and then the updated Zelda from the newest Ocarina of Time and then a person named Bee Zelda who has the name Zelda
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I support this endeavor
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The passport will be making a return!! In one way or another 👀 Putting together some big plans!!
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Flipping through the Game Dev passport I prototyped and brought with me to @torontogamesweek.com this year still brings a smile to my face, seeing all the doodles and notes from the people I met fills me with joy!!! ❤️
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Um, actually, we already had this with @capycastaway.com and @softrains.bsky.social!!!!! 😤
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Uncomfortably perceiving every hair follicle visible on Link's head was not how I expected this Zelda Direct to go
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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them) @honestindies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The first episode of the podcast featured @saffronaurora.bsky.social talking about @capycastaway.com after the first demo released and in today’s episode I’m joined by @beezelda.com to discuss the game post-launch. We also chat about queer joy, d&d, and plenty more. youtu.be/o5as-D6cTgk?...
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Excited for the upcoming Zelda Direct!!! #art #fanart
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I DID name and group my layers though, so at least there's that
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Going back into old art and asset files and feeling attacked by my own destructive workflow
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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A short poem to commemorate National Wildlife Day 🐯 😅
A short children's poem titled THE CAPYBARA by Nael, age 6, from Capy Castaway: The capybara / He destroyed his cage / Yes / YES / The capybara is out.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Self-indulgent burnout art to kickstart the day
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I've got a couple of posters in this! :) I added lots of fun little easter eggs, notes, and doodles for @capycastaway.com and @mightyyell.bsky.social's The Big Con ❤️ It's a great little gallery, I highly recommend checking it out!
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13AM Games | Wishlist Dungeon Lurker on Steam! @13amgames.com · 26/08/2026
Attention #gamescom2026: DUNGEON LURKER is on-site at the Indie Arena Booth. We are located at Hall 10.2 at A13! @indiearenabooth.de #IndieArenaBooth #DungeonLurker
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The booth looks so good!!
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RollerGirl | Wishlist on Steam @rollergirlgame.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Here we are at Gamescom 2026 as part of @indiearenabooth.de Come say hi! We have a new demos stickers and candy! 🎉
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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
One of the most creative Canadian indie games in recent years is Lil' Guardsman from Toronto's @playhilltop.bsky.social, so it's cool to see that it's coming to Android, iOS and Mac later this year. 🍁 Can't recommend enough! (Also: check out their next game, Curse of Resthaven, on Steam.)
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One of Canada's most creative indie games is coming to mobile later this year
Lil' Guardsman was one of 2024's best games, and it'll soon launch on Android, iOS and Mac.
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13AM Games | Wishlist Dungeon Lurker on Steam! @13amgames.com · 24/08/2026
d̶͕̚̕è̷͕̬̈́f̴̠̻̽͊ë̴̛̲́͜ȁ̶̡̼̈́t̷̖̉́ ̵̜̇t̵͈́͒h̶͙̠͐e̵͙̩̒ ̶͈́͒D̴̹̩̉̊4̶͔͇̂Ŕ̸͚Ǩ̷̥͝Ḽ̴̒̆0̴͎̰̉Ŗ̶̌͠D̷͕͐̋ͅ Play the DUNGEON LURKER demo. Exclusively for the Eclipse System 32 - and Steam. #indiedev #indiegame #PixelArcadia
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Pipapo Games @pipapogames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Looking for something fun to do at gamescom? 🎮 Join the Cozy Stamp Rally and collect an awesome sticker sheet featuring a brand-new Rue sticker! ✨ With enough stamps, you’ll unlock an additional sticker featuring all participating games! 🤩 #merch #gamescom2026 #indiedevs
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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Given the U.S.’ abhorrent and completely unjustified attacks on Canada that are hurting so many Canadians *and* Americans while destroying many, many years of friendship, I thought I’d reshare some cool Canadian games that deserve support. 🧵 🍁
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Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that
From showcasing stunning landscapes to telling diverse stories, here's how developers are representing Canada in their games.
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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The chromatic aberration has been turned down! 📢 Thank you for your feedback y'all, we're listening and making adjustments 🤝🎨
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
‘Unerasable Proof of Failure’ would make a great achievement tbh
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
That's us! We just released our narrative adventure Capy Castaway that you can play with a friend last week, and it's still on sale :) store.steampowered.com/app/2890240/...
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Save 10% on Capy Castaway on Steam
Capy Castaway is a cozy exploration adventure where a capybara pup and a clever crow solve puzzles, help lost animals, and explore a mysterious island after a devastating flood. Play solo or with a fr...
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I’m not going to be at Gamescom this year, but if anyone wants to share any Fable, Planet Zoo 2 or Witcher 4 stuff with me I would appreciate it LET ME LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOUUUUU
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
ty ❤️ it was very 'trust the process', much like game dev LOL
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It’s been a week post-launch! And I feel like I’m still trying to reconfigure myself. What am I supposed to do when not thinking about THE VIDEO GAME 24/7?! Think about myself and my own hobbies and separate interests?! Getting my hair done did certainly help with this though.
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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Are you a cosplayer looking for more details on Dalia's outfit? Maybe you just want to look at some cool art? Either way, we've got you covered with our Dalia Volkova Character Guide! Get a closer look at our protagonist here: tiny.cc/daliavolkovaguide
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
my very obvious symptom of burnout is I DON'T KNOW HOW TO RELAX ANYMORE!!
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Anyways, yeah!! OUR GAME IS OUT NOWWWWWWW!!!!!! ✨✨💫✨💫🌟💫✨✨💫🌟✨💫✨🌟✨💫✨✨💫
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I hope you all enjoy our game— I hope it inspires joy, memories, laughter, heartache, silliness, and fun. I hope it reminds you of Toronto, or of some fond place you call home. ❤️
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A special thank you to my partner Pat, who won’t see this unless I show it to him since he doesn’t have Bluesky, for making meals when I had countless hours of meetings, helping out at events, making pins and other marketing materials, and for being so supportive of Capy for the past 3 years. ❤️
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
To all the folks, friends, and family who have been there with us online and at events, thank you so much for being there for us!! And thank you for being patient with me. I know I’ve been incredibly busy. 🙇‍♀️
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In no particular order, a HUGE thank you to Ash, Len, Bee, Mike, Kaelan, Mark, ChiChi, Claire, Simon, Stephanie, Pat, Yorick, Ryan, Cait, Sam, Aaron, Aria, Gerald, Deven, Tony, Jennifer, and everyone who has given their support and put countless hours into this game.
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Saffron Aurora @saffronaurora.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Thank you to our publisher @bigblueskygames.com for believing in us and our game, for championing Capy, and for providing the opportunity and ability to share Capy with as many people as possible!
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