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headfallsoff @headfallsoff.com · 19/09/2026

also. the thing people hate is not ‘the technology’ it is the tech industry. they hate move fast and break things. they hate having everything they say tracked and processed while companies do whatever they want. they hate every single ideological value that animates silicon valley

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T. Carl Kwoh @statuskwoh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Every time I want to talk about the discourse, I slap my hand and say "No!" then delete the draft and walk away.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 26/06/2026

I cannot recommend AAA folks going indie. It's brutal out here, funding is rough, and the processes that work in AAA do not translate to indie. If anyone that was laid off insists on going indie and wants to chat about the risks & complications, I'm always available for a chat or call.

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Stefscribbles @stefscribbles.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

shoutout to my botanical homies

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STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions @starseekergame.systemera.net · 11/06/2026

The day has finally arrived. STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions is now available in Early Access! Join the crew today to begin your journey on Steam, the Xbox for PC App, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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Katie Chironis @kchironis.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

hi friends- we're looking to hire a progression designer on my team! we're remote friendly (1 onsite/year) and implementation skills are a must for this role. i absolutely love this team and game. i'm not the hiring manager, but my DMs are open for questions! job-boards.greenhouse.io/teamlfg/jobs...

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Principal Progression Economy Designer

United States, Remote

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 10/06/2026

STARSEEKER 🚀 TOMORROW! See you on planet Tephra, Astroneers. 🧑‍🚀

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T. Carl Kwoh @statuskwoh.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

jesus i'm so tired of discourse

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alexis @steppinlazer.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

who needs discourse when you can disassociate

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Daniel Ahmad @zhugeex.com · 19/10/2025

Part 2

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Daniel Ahmad @zhugeex.com · 19/10/2025

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Daniel Ahmad @zhugeex.com · 16/10/2025

One reason behind Western decline is that US capital gave up on investing in productive forces long ago. The current system is all about looting / grifting through financial engineering, rent extraction, and speculative bubbles. When the system rewards that, reversing it is near impossible.

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T. Carl Kwoh @statuskwoh.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I watched 20s of the blitzcrank 2xko reveal and said "oh, that's the character @davin.bsky.social is going to play" -- was I right?

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Shay Clark @grafdelver.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Hijacking this post to let everyone know they can help to unlock the secret 11th episode of Game Changer! 1. Goto www.ep11.love 3. Click the target 3. Use the password: SAMALAMADINGDONG

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Elizabeth! @kikutowne.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

My gut feeling right now is that once we get past this AI LLM boom and bust cycle, the skill of knowing how to have an imagination and how to create stories with your own human skill will be even more valuable than before. I would spend this time learning how to do everything you can to nurture that

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Dr. Hello Bonjour @hellobonjour.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Teen climate activist (my son) needs Canadians to respond to a 2-minute survey to help him build data to bring to local Cdn politicians to urge them to make it easier for Canadians to donate used electronics for reuse (after wiped clean) and recycling. Pls share: marketing4health.formaloo.me/b8j3vp

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izzy kestrel @iznaut.com · 13/08/2025

hi hello my husband recently accepted a job in Victoria, BC so we are hoping to immigrate to Canada before the year is over soooo i will be leaving my in-office IT job and be out of work again. shares and job leads welcome!

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Worlds Beyond Number @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

We gotta GO. The Book I finale of #TheWizardTheWitchandTheWildOne is out NOW on your favorite podcasting platforms! Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/public...

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Benny Feldman @feldfrog.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

“I’m an equal opportunity offender. I make fun of everybody.” - Guy whose identities all align with the systemically dominant power groups in his cultural and geographic context

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T. Carl Kwoh @statuskwoh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Still looking for any examples if folks have them!

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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Do not pander. Do not dumb down. Do not make your voice less magical. Trust your audience to be smarter than you. Trust them to be as curious as fuck. Never blame anyone for the tepid, lazy choices you make in your work.

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T. Carl Kwoh @statuskwoh.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

I have a mentee who was asking about "game design/dev" style portfolios and if I had any good examples of them. It's been a minute since I hired students or recent grads, curious if others have any "current" examples of what good looks like there?

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Clara Sia 🍜 @seriouslyclara.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

SEEKING: Web designer in Vancouver area to redesign website for local game event. We're volunteer-run, so budget is chibi and we're hoping to work with someone who is as into supporting the local gaming community as we are. Maybe a longshot, but canthurt.gif, right? 🤗

Our previous event - content creators trying local game dev demos

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The Holdouts - Wishlist on Steam Now! @ruckus-games.com · 28/07/2025

Introducing The Holdouts! Smash, grab, and grow in this rad cooperative multiplayer game! Bash through small town locales and turn everything into the most unhinged weapons ever. Fight back, hold out, and build a home in a warped new reality. Wishlist on Steam ➡️ bit.ly/4obn4Lw #indiegame

Promotional artwork for The Holdouts, featuring two characters standing on a fiery, deserted street with alien space ships off in the distance.

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

I’m thinking about contracting with a research assistant. Someone who has a background in journalism and politics and is (for better or worse) extremely online. Is this a thing that exists?

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Game Changer @gamechanger.dropout.tv · 15/07/2025

Now everywhere Erika goes, a roast of Sam Reich follows... 🔥

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Eka | Dosa Divas @ekanaut.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Starting momentarily!

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Eka | Dosa Divas @ekanaut.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I'm sorry for all the folks affected by layoffs recently. It's not much easier in the indie space and most of us are just getting by. If you are thinking about starting up a studio or going indie, I'm happy to share what I've learned running a small studio for the last 8 years with a remote team.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 19/06/2025

I suspect that fact that the vast majority of LLM users don’t seem to have received this (really very simple!) message is because the AI companies have a vested interest in us not understanding it. “ChatGPT is smart, it just makes mistakes sometimes” is much more marketable than the truth.

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Playing With Inference Podcast @playingwithinference.com · 03/06/2025

Ep 6: AI and Digital Improvisation in Entertainment Stephen Piron of Pickford AI joins us to talk how GenAI opens up improv-style experiences digitally in new ways. YouTube: youtu.be/y2k2b7QIVak Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla... Audio Only: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wgvbj...

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Playing With Inference Podcast @playingwithinference.com · 20/05/2025

Ep 4: Playful Creation with Andy Mauro of Storycraft Playful Creation is a way that many folks have described interacting with GenAI, and we look at that context in games. YouTube: youtu.be/y_dW83yhaLA Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Founder's Quest Podcast @gamefounders.org · 15/05/2025

Ep 24: Oksana Kubushyna of Seeker Entertainment. I first met Oksana when she joined Riot. She was already an accomplished engineer and leader. She also went on a true co-founder dating experience, so we spoke about that difficult task. Episode Link: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7vhcy...

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Playing With Inference Podcast @playingwithinference.com · 13/05/2025

Ep 3: Bridging GenAI & Game Eng Techniques with Tim Johnson Episode is now live! We talk how engineering a game with GenAI is different, and the same, as without. Youtube: youtu.be/KCiw3OszXmY Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla... Audio Only: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xkz39...

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Playing With Inference Podcast @playingwithinference.com · 06/05/2025

Ep 2: GenAI & Dynamic Narratives with Nick Walton Episode is now live! We talk what we've learned about how AI handles narratives and designing around it. Youtube: youtu.be/rSLxKA7gFN0 Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Worlds Beyond Number @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

...What? Ep. 47 of #TheWizardTheWitchandTheWildOne is out now on your favorite podcasting platforms! Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/public...

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Founder's Quest Podcast @gamefounders.org · 01/05/2025

Episode 23: Jen MacLean of Dragon Snacks Games. Jen shares about getting started on her founder's journey in 2024 and the ups, downs, and lessons she's learned along the way. PodBean: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-k8vyw... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/56ST...

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T. Carl Kwoh @statuskwoh.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Because apparently I can't stop being involved in some podcast stuff, here is a new one! This one is specifically Ramon from Clementine and I talking about GenAI in Games, trying to move past hype and noise and talk about what we're actually seeing (good and bad) in the space as builders.

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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Our 11th Annual Summer Accelerator Program kicks off in June and we're looking for #mentors to help our students troubleshoot and provide advice as they complete their projects. Learn more and sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Gameheads Mentor Application - 2025/26

Gameheads is a youth program whose goal is to prepare youth (ages 15-25) for a career in the video game industry. The intention of the Gameheads program is to address the knowledge divide but to do so...

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MJ Smiles @misajoy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We're fortunate to be growing our team at Polyarc by one— 📜 NARRATIVE LEAD📜 I have worked with some amazing story wranglers in my dev days so I'm very excited to put this one out there. Remote OK, US and Canada only (except Quebec). DM for details! www.polyarcgames.com/jobs/narrati...

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Polyarc is searching for an experienced Narrative Lead to define our narrative workflow and ensure our storytelling thrives within every possible channel.

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Founder's Quest Podcast @gamefounders.org · 24/04/2025

Ep 22: @steph.cam of @gardens.dev I loved talking with Stephen about applying both his love of poker and his narrative skills to pitching, taking the leap from indie size teams to a big swing, and newly taking on the CEO role at Gardens. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ejmsu...

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Playing With Inference Podcast @playingwithinference.com · 22/04/2025

Welcome to the Playing With Inference podcast! Our introductory episode introducing our hosts and what we're up to with this show is live! YouTube: youtu.be/rMeelj9MOfE Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2bpT... PodBean: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2w947...

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Founder's Quest Podcast @gamefounders.org · 22/04/2025

Episode 2: Jessica Murrey of Wicked Saints Studios. Jessica talks about how she moved from non-profits to games, her desire to change the world, and how her relentless optimism led to learnings along the way. Her studio recently released their game World Reborn! www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uxxuj-...

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Founder's Quest Podcast @gamefounders.org · 21/04/2025

Episode 1 of Founder's Quest: Derek Reese of Chronicler! Derek shares his long history of entrepreneurship, how each experience has shaped his current journey, and what he's learned along the way with a long history of entrepreneurship . foundersquest.podbean.com/e/derekreese/

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Stephanie Leary @sleary.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I Will Fucking Dropkick You If You Use That Spreadsheet ludic.mataroa.blog/blog/i-will-... “You don't have to live like this. … Just put the spreadsheet down and we can work with databases. Do you remember databases, and possibly happiness?” (via @copystar.bsky.social’s excellent newsletter)

A sane engineer would come to you, palms upturned, arms wide, and preach the virtues of Excel in a conciliatory tone. "It really empowers non-technical staff"', they would say. "The democratization of data is an important element to the modern workplace, and it is an incredible testament to Excel's flexibility that it has enabled so many people to leverage the power of computing."
But that is a mere sane engineer, the first to die in the revolution, and when you have seen enough of what happens when you yield to this blatant cowardice, you move beyond mere sanity, into righteous logic so cold that it burns like fire. I tell you now, if you suggest that we put that spreadsheet anywhere near any process, no force on this planet will save you from me.

This Is Gatekeeping
Yes. I have put this gate here and I am keeping it for a reason. The last time I stopped keeping this gate, I wrote a Python script that took a spreadsheet as an input, ran regular expressions in it against a database, spat out ten more spreadsheets, then used those to power a generic PowerBI template which had to have all ten spreadsheet targets repointed by hand. This became one of the most requested services my team performed for several months.
Someone should have fucking stopped me, and I must pay for my crimes by keeping this gate forever. I swear to you, there is nothing good past this gate.
Turn away. Turn away. I beg you, turn away. Beyond this lies naught but trying to work out why all the numbers are wrong, only to realize that Excel thought those IDs were integers and dropped all the leading zeroes. This death is a kindness.

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T. Carl Kwoh @statuskwoh.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I'm looking to talk to an engineer who is passionate about #ATProto and Games, ideally someone who is actively building in the ATP space. I don't have a lot of reach on here yet, but hoping since its Bluesky have a better chance of finding than other places. Hit me up!

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