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Andrea Int. @andreintg.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Michael is still using clayxels to this day to make his games in a style that looks so charming 😍

Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I will be on panels at 2 events in durham, NC this weekend Friday: A panel on Playtesting at Serious Play Conference Sunday: A panel on Community Building at Future Fest Connect come be among the first to see my horrible new DIY haircut

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Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Forklift Flowerpot: evoking Outer Wilds is a shortcut to my wallet but combining its mind map and clockwork mechanisms with a traditional platformer and ecological themes is incredibly compelling.

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New trailer for my discovery-driven exploration game, FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT, will be dropping in tomorrow's @sixoneindie.com showcase, plus an extra surprise :) Showcase Premiere at 11:50am ET: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2b6... Steam wishlist link: store.steampowered.com/app/2073330

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · 14/05/2026

61 indies. 93 minutes. The Six One Indie Showcase returns May 21st, airing on IGN, GameSpot, and our YouTube channel! Kick off summer showcase season with never-before-seen world premieres, showcase debuts, and exclusive looks from independent developers around the globe. ➡️ youtu.be/l2b6H2dyUsw

Six One Indie Showcase
61 Indies. 93 Minutes.
Pre-Show: 8:50 AM PT / 11:50 AM ET
Main Show: 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

definitely not my voice screaming in the kickstarter trailer

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We're live with the interview on www.twitch.tv/riotpill

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Live with a pre-show on www.twitch.tv/toomuchtomato We'll be raiding into RiotPill's stream in an hour or so

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Tomorrow at 10am Eastern I'll be a guest on @riotpill.bsky.social's stream for an interview about the development of TORSO TENNIS and FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT. www.twitch.tv/riotpill

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The two ways I animate characters in FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT. #indiegame #gamedev

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JamesMISC, Indie Game Head @jamesmisc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

TORSO TENNIS (@toomuchtomato.bsky.social) is a limb-grafting tennis roguelike with a unique aesthetic. It's fast-paced, challenging, and has plenty of style... for $5 it's a STEAL! Check it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKz6... #IndieGame #IndieCreators

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Graft Limbs to Be a Tennis GOD in This Wild Roguelike! | Torso Tennis

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

How many sprites are used for the pre-rendered NPCs in FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT? #gamedev #indiegames store.steampowered.com/app/2073330

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🤔 2D or 3D? Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2073330/...

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

An announcement about my indie game's new age restriction guidelines. store.steampowered.com/app/2073330

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT & the lil guys wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2073330

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

One of the things I'm most proud of in 2025 was actually being consistent with my newsletter, Tomato Club. I wrote 12 issues, covered a bunch of games, and shared my journey of launching TORSO TENNIS. Looking forward to 2026! toomuchtomato.substack.com

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Bigger Boss Games @biggerbossgames.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We asked @toomuchtomato.bsky.social the burning question on everyone's mind:

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Penguin @penguingengar.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I played this at magfest and it was sick as hell!!! check it out!

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

At MAGfest, I invited visitors to draw tomato faces on stickers at my booth I put them all on a sheet of paper to commemorate the occasion.

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Obsessed with this chihuahua in the Steam Detective Fest key art. What crimes did this dog commit?

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

My tennis roguelike in #15seconds 🎁 check out TORSO TENNIS in the Steam Winter Sale: store.steampowered.com/app/2824780

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Hello #TeaseYaGame! FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT is an exploration game about investigation and discovery. Change between seasons, investigate plants, and discover secrets about the world to stop an ecological disaster. ❤️Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2073330 15 second teaser 👇

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

looking forward to this mega mini-trailer showcase tonight Two forklift games in the thumbnail? LETS GO!

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

15 seconds of FORKLIFT FLOWERPOT, an exploration game about changing the seasons, learning botanical secrets, and solving a mystery. store.steampowered.com/app/2073330/

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Crustpuppet family portrait (+ some weird forklift flowerpot looking thing??) wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2073330/...

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🎾TORSO TENNIS released one month ago! I'm doing a ✨Post-Mortem✨ today at 11am EST on Twitch www.twitch.tv/toomuchtomato - Did I meet my original project goals? - Why did I make this game? - What's next?

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jitspoe @jitspoe.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

For those who missed the Oak City Indie Games event and are curious what the local indie devs have been up to here, Michael put together a Steam event so you can check a bunch of the projects out! store.steampowered.com/curator/4564...

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Oak City Indie Games Showcase

Demos and Sales for games made in North Carolina

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Oak City Indie Games 2025!! We moved to a new venue and filled it up with 50 local games, 8 talks, and nearly 600 attendees. So proud of the community of indies in NC - immaculate vibes with everyone coming out and supporting each other. Congrats on another amazing year @oakcityindie.bsky.social

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I'll be at Oak City Indie Games in Raleigh NC this Saturday showing off TORSO TENNIS! See you there!

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Sam_makes_games @sam-makes-games.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Calling all #NorthCarolina gamers! Oak City Indie Games is coming back to Raleigh on October 18th! Get tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/oak-city-i... #indiegames #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #videogames #raleigh

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

TORSO TENNIS featured on this month's Made-With-Unity blog! unity.com/blog/games-m...

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

absolutely mindblowing seeing my game on the top categories on twitch today

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Fastest wishlist I've ever done - the SCOPECREEP steam page just launched!

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

After 20 months of development, I launched my tennis roguelike on Steam today: store.steampowered.com/app/2824780/... 🎾I hope you all enjoy TORSO TENNIS!

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

TORSO TENNIS releases on Steam tomorrow morning 11am Eastern US time! Thanks friends for your support along the way <3

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Sharing my art process for TORSO TENNIS Releasing in 2 days on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2824780/...

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

TORSO TENNIS releases in 10 days store.steampowered.com/app/2824780/...

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Important news regarding the TORSO TENNIS launch date. 🔜🎾 store.steampowered.com/app/2824780/...

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Michael Mato 🍅 @toomuchtomato.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I'm announcing the release date of TORSO TENNIS on August's tomato club! be a part of the "exclusive" first reveal: toomuchtomato.substack.com You don't need to sign up for my monthly updates! You can just find out here a few days later! I'm not your dad!

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walt @runningjump.games · 16/07/2025

as a walter myself: this is so important to our culture

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