iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you're a woman who plays EA Sports CFB or Madden, I wanna talk to you! And if you're a woman who loves football and don't play those games, I also wanna hear from you! Working on a piece on football, the sports video games, and well, US! RESHARES APPRECIATED

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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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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It'll never get old to be able to turn on the TV and say 'hey, that's my cool friend doing cool shit!' @bradshankar.bsky.social is absolutely killing it and one of the sickest people I know and it makes me so happy to see him thriving like this

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ngl, the OoT remake just looks shit in general. It’s not just Link, it’s everything - Nintendo moved the ‘realism’ slider too far

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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 04/09/2026

My first piece for @kotaku.com sees me document the rather surreal experience of demoing a game funded by a government that would have me executed for being trans. kotaku.com/the-1001-thr...

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The 1001 Threads Of Mizan Director Avoids Answering A Simple Question At Gamescom - Kotaku

'This is a really decentralized company. We completely decentralized'

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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I have never had my excitement for a game dry up as quickly as it did when a ProbablyMonsters dev said that Nekome: Nazi Hunter isn't political. It's a spineless choice - but hey - here is my interview:

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Don't Worry, Nekome: Nazi Hunter's Isn't Political — According To Its Devs

Can Nazi hunting game where you seek vengeance and burn propaganda not have a political message? Nekome: Nazi Hunter developers seems to think so.

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

One of the MANY things I love about @playhilltop.bsky.social is their steadfast commitment to uplifting Canadian actors. It's especially important right now, and it adds so much personality to their games. Kudos to Scott and the team! (And go check out Curse of Resthaven if you haven't yet!)

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you can delete all of those screencaps/press assets from your news/reviews/guides posts. It'll be okay. You can create another sceenshot if you really need to

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

My wife asked me what tweets on Bluesky are called and before I could respond she immediately followed up with “are they called bloops” and I think that’s what they’re called now

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

@katyar.bsky.social checked out The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past expansion at Gamescom. She’s one of the biggest Witcher fans I know she has some particularly great insight on this. Check out her feature!

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Big Witcher 3 updates are a smart move ahead of The Witcher 4

Pushing out a free remaster and major new DLC to a beloved game is a great way to hype up the next title in the series.

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Really love what @artbygavin.bsky.social has done with @artoftheconcept.bsky.social, a free art gallery at George Brown featuring key artwork from local indies. It's such a cool way to spotlight some of the incredible dev talent we have here. Definitely check it out if you haven't yet!

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This free Toronto art gallery spotlights some awesome local indie games

Pop by George Brown's North Gallery to learn more about some of the many wonderful indies that are made right here in the city.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today’s ONL is the first one in years that I haven’t had to do live coverage for, and I can’t wait to not pay attention to it at all and watch it later, maybe

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Brad’s just the best - if you don’t read his work on @mobilesyrup.com I don’t trust you

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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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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Let’s be real, if THQ wants to sell these kinds of games we need more than pop artists included I’m talking Sondheim, Schwartz, Webber, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Mitchell, Larson, Lauper, Sheik - those are the names I wanna see on the front

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Mina the Hollower, Subnautica 2, and Marathon are probably my top three atm, and if I had to pick one it might be Mina

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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 13/08/2026

Now's probably a good time to share the original conclusion of my Black Ops 7 review, which did get published for a few hours, only for someone high up at Moonrock (or above) to get upset about it, resulting in one rather noticeable cut.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sucks that he couldn’t be on video due to shitty wifi but it was great to hear my guy @bradshankar.bsky.social on @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social today talking all things Marvel’s Wolverine - he absolutely killed it and I hope he’s back on the show soon!

A TV showing Kinda Funny Gamescast for August 13 with Tim Gettys, Andy Cortez, and Greg Miller sitting beside each other on a panel with Brad Shankar calling in.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Man, this really sucks. Night School was such a great team

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Saw one of the TTC's POOs in person for the first time the other day on the streetcar, and honestly the uniform and name looked even dumber when it was right in my face

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Axios writer: I melted my brain with AI. Not only can I no longer read, but I don't even understand the purpose of reading anymore. Here's how you can also do this. www.axios.com/2026/08/11/r...

Axios: AI has become my reading buddy as I've plowed through my summer book list, helping me keep track of plots and characters, unpack themes, and make sense of wordy, old prose.

Why it matters: The way many of us actually read books — a few pages before bed, a chapter at the beach, another on a plane — makes it easy to lose the thread. AI can help you pick it back up without starting over.
📖 I really got into using AI while reading James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans." The text was far too dense for casual vacation reading. My first prompt asked:

"I'd like a guide as I read The Last of the Mohicans who can help me understand what I've read and where the story is, without giving spoilers or getting ahead of my progress. Can you do this, chapter by chapter?"
The robot agreed: "Cooper's sentences are long and his diction is archaic."

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Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK @konayma6.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

No time like the present - if you're PR, editors, or even just a little curious go ahead and add jadekingfreelance@gmail.com to your lists ❤️ getting chinese later it feels justified.

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Toronto devs are having their own "Barbenheimer" moment today. Congrats to @softrains.bsky.social & @kittencupstudio.bsky.social on the launches of Ambrosia Sky & Capy Castaway! One's a melancholic sci-fi clean 'em up, the other an adorable animal adventure, & both are absolutely worth your time. 🍁

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Toronto indie games are having their own 'Barbenheimer' moment today

Melancholic sci-fi clean 'em up Ambrosia Sky and cozy animal adventure Capy Castaway both launched today, and they're absolutely worth your time.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

One of the many, *many* problems with Roblox imo has always been that it doesn't make anything. No one at Roblox Co. is working on a game to bring players back if the UGC isn't hitting. These drops are inevitable when it's all up to the players to keep choosing that Roblox is cool/fun/worth playing

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It's really cool that Capy Castaway get covered by CP24, but the interview itself was yet another reminder of how far behind mainstream outlets are in their video game literacy. Like why was Roblox brought up at all, and it should've been them, not Saffron, walking the audience through what Steam is

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I usually don’t make any kind of fuss or post about my birthday, but since this is a bit of a milestone and it feels like a lot is changing in my life, I figured what the heck - it’s my bday today, and

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Bo Bo Burnham

Alt: Bo Burnham standing in a room with one light spinning as he sings ‘I’m turning 30’ from his Netflix special ‘Inside.’

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

So, bit of an update from me: I'm no longer at Wccftech and am back to the freelance grind full time. The short version is that a Google algo update in 25' hit the site in a bad way, and then this past May, I was told I could leave or take an unlivable paycut, so here we are.

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Mat Piscatella @matpiscatella.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

"you do not, under any circumstances, "gotta hand it to them""

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John Walker - Industry Analcyst @botherer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A smaller number of emails than usual, so there's a far better chance of getting featured this time out! Indie devs, to action!

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Anthony Nash @anthonynash.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Some not great news: I was laid off from Evolve Media today. A sad pill to swallow after being there for almost a decade, but a sign of the times. On that front, if any folks in the writing/gaming/sports/marketing/PR/anything world know of any freelance or job opportunities, my DM's are open :)

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Though I’m not working today (stat holiday, other reasons) I do have my latest interview now live, where I spoke with long-time consultant, investor and former IGDA head Jason Della Rocca about his timeline for indie success, and what he calls “the new indie religion” wccftech.com/jason-della-...

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The Timeline for Indie Success is Paved by Playtesting, or what Jason Della Rocca calls the “New Indie Religion"

Finding success with an indie is tough, but there is a timeline and a 'religion' to follow, according to former IGDA boss Jason Della Rocca

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

What a day for a stat holiday…Happy Canada Day, I guess (?)

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"We're ending physical disc production, but don't worry — we're ALSO shutting down our digital stores!" blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/a...

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An update on PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita

Changes start this year in select markets, followed by global changes in 2027.

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Katya Ryabova @katyar.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Timely for this shit reality we're living through, I played a game that amused, entertained, and lifted my spirits. You may have already heard about Lil' Guardsman by @playhilltop.bsky.social, but if you haven't, now's the perfect time. Read my latest: playingthisweek.substack.com/p/lil-guards...

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A Lil' palate cleanser for these trying times

Lil' Guardsman is a 2024 puzzle game that delighted me in every possible way.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Sometimes, you’re writing, and then Wig in a Box comes on

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Fwiw I am always open to peers and colleagues telling me I suck or could get better at anything/everything There are enough theatre kids turned game journos (myself included) that we should all be used to scathing but constructive criticism

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Had a great time visiting Montreal for the Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary! Put together a big piece featuring some of the lead @bhvr.com devs & other Canadian industry groups as they reflect on the game’s decade-long growth & success & how Behaviour has remained independent throughout.

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How Montreal's Behaviour turned Dead by Daylight into the world's biggest horror game

Canada's largest independent developer unpacks 10 years of its massively popular multiplayer game.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Seeing several Compulsion Games employees mark themselves as 'Open to Work' on LinkedIn. Even if a buyout agreement is reached, so much talent will have been lost in this transition, and that's if a buyout can be reached. This shit fucking sucks

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jacob mills ✉️🦝🚲 @jacobwmills.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

it is 2024 and an award winning small studio is closed by the big parent corp that bought it it is 2025 and an award winning small studio is closed by the big parent corp that bought it it is 2026 and an award winning small studio is closed by the big parent corp that bought it

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Also, everyone's focusing on South of Midnight's Peabody/BAFTA, which I get, but it also feels worth mentioning that SoM very nearly swept the CGAs and took home GOTY - the devs at Compulsion deserve so much more than this wccftech.com/south-of-mid...

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Canadian Game Awards 2026 Dominated by South of Midnight Taking Home Seven Awards, Including GOTY

South of Midnight dominated the Canadian Game Awards 2026, taking home seven out of nine possible awards, including GOTY.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I voted for South of Midnight in several CGA categories because it is an incredible, innovative game that genuinely pushes storytelling in video games forward, and to see the talent at Compulsion Games wasted like this is deplorable - what an awful, awful loss thanks to gross mismanagement at Xbox

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

@bounce2game.bsky.social is such a fun time, this was such a cool experience, a million thank yous to Brad for filming it and letting me lock in for the win (I’m the shadow on the right)

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

@slybowser.bsky.social closing out @torontogamesweek.com big screen projections with Bounce 2, the unofficial sequel to a 1983 Atari game. (Made by Toronto’s Digital Joy and it was just released today!) #TGW26

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Sometimes its nice to find out you didn't get an email that everyone else got

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’ll be at tomorrow’s kick off, looking forward to seeing everyone there! Stop me and say hi if you feel inclined!

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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I wrote about 25+ Canadian games featured across Summer Game Fest. There were so many showcases so I apologize if I missed any, but I think this is a pretty comprehensive list! Congrats to all of the devs! Incredible showing across the board.

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Canadians stole the show at Summer Game Fest 2026

From the return of Cuphead to Gears of War: E-Day, Canadian developers had a strong showing during one of gaming's busiest periods.

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David Carcasole @slybowser.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A bunch of ports/DLC updates, some release dates/windows of anticipated titles, a handful of actual new games, no gameplay of a remake that leaked ages ago and no new Mario. That was about as 'perfectly fine' as it gets tbh - happy for kh fans though

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