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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Closing out Hobbit on a clean 7-0 🏆with one of the filthiest decks I've ever drafted. UW ended up the stronger deck overall.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Nier Automata: Become As Gods Scene
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Hadn't played LOTR before, so I listened to @chordocalls.bsky.social episodes and trophied 🏆 my first draft! Even had arena servers drop and miss my P2P1 and P2P2 🙃
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I actually only played through FFX last year.The setting and characters are all-timers, not just in the franchise but the medium. For a battle system where weaknesses and status effects are so important, the ui was terrible at making that information accessible.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Another rec for Entropy! Love the setting, portraits, and gameplay. store.steampowered.com/app/4585480/...
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Entropy Demo on Steam
Entropy is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Assemble your party of mercenaries and forge your own path towards an expedition into hell to stop the demonic incursion. Choices you ma...
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Highly recommend the @onefenixdown.bsky.social demo. FF6 vibes were strong, adored all the party characters and battle sprites. The battle music intro triggered a pavlovian reaction 😅 store.steampowered.com/app/2822740/...
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ONE FENIX DOWN on Steam
A retro-inspired, classic turn-based RPG for those with nostalgia for the '90s golden era. Explore a vast world with 14 playable characters, fight hundreds of unique enemies, and delve into an epic st...
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Have they dropped the hip-hop song in the Virtua Fighter trailer? Need it asap. youtu.be/GxQvLKyJH9A?...
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Virtua Fighter Crossroads Story Trailer | IGN Summer of Gaming
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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 06/05/2026
It's true! I'm hiring another senior writer for my team. Position is FT, remote. Come work with me and some truly brilliant, creative folks to create Cyberpunk 2 💥🦾 www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2205...
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CD PROJEKT RED | Award-Winning Creator of Story-Driven RPGs
As the team behind The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we create revolutionary RPGs with memorable stories that inspire gamers.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Please hold me to account for my cardio 🙏
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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
If I had known the two paragraphs about genAI in my article today would be so controversial, I would have expanded them a bit! Here's a rough transcript of the relevant portion of my interview with Swen Vincke, so everyone has all the context. (Full article here: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...)
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austin_walker @austinwalker.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Josh hits it.
I prefer to use my own damn eyes and ears, and they tell me that video games are not a better place thanks to The Game Awards. Careers are not made, prestige is not accrued, horizons are not broadened. I do not fault developers for grasping at any handhold available to them in this rapidly decaying business beset by lecherous consolidation and ravenous profit-seeking, and hope that more than a handful have been able to stay in the business longer thanks to the show’s exposure. But I think The Game Awards stance on the industry is exceedingly clear: Things are fine just the way they are. 

Everyone knows this isn’t true, but we are feeble in our articulations, rote  in our responses to cruelties we protest. It is perturbing that we’ve become accustomed to the Hellscape Preamble, a boilerplate paragraph where socially conscious writers will acknowledge layoffs, industry turmoil, and global conflict, before running down their list of best games of the year. We make for ourselves the world we write, and we can only write the world we imagine. I’m begging you to consider how small our imaginations have gotten, that we will turn away from the capaciousness of our hearts and minds when it comes to video games in the name of a good time. Tune into The Game Awards or not, but consider the kind of person it is made for, and if that aligns with the world you want to lie in.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
This is a great video. Appreciate and empathize with Gavin's remark that it's humans making a game, doing the best they can, and hoping players find joy in it.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
7-1 with UR tempo/draw 2! A few notes: - Penguins are bargain-bin Sahagins but for draw 2? - Professor Zei may be at its best here - Twin Blade + Boomerang + pick up Blade w/ a board of Penguin + Hawk was wild @chordocalls.bsky.social @sierkovitz.bsky.social @lordsoflimited.bsky.social ty folks!
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Just finished @blakemanorgame.bsky.social and it's one of my favorites of the year. Adored the story, setting, and characters. I'd love to investigate another case with Declan Ward!
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
I remembered to bring my P3R Aigis mat to work, it's so perfect
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
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Kendrick Lamar - Untitled 05 (LoVibe. Remix)
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
7-1 with WB aristocrats in FIN - deck played so well.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
4-1'd for my first Spiderman trophy w/ UW Flyers. The synergies between archetypes are fun. Lots of evasion and counters from UB. Shorter drafts and a smaller set is nice variety for folks that can't grind 24/7 so I hope this format sticks around @chordocalls.bsky.social @lordsoflimited.bsky.social
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Why don't Chipotle got jalapenos?
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Truth.
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Simon Hintermann @aurumek.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Today is my birthday (turning 29), which is the only time all year that I ask for a repost 🌿 I hope you get lost in fantasy worlds as much as I do 🔮
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Just finished Trails to Azure Chapter 4 + Fragments 🫨 That was awesome!!
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Hyrule Interviews @hyruleinterviews.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Miyamoto, Itoi, Iwata, and the value of ‘creative destruction’, 2011. Source: Iwata Asks #MiyamotoQuote, #ItoiQuote, #IwataQuote www.notion.so/8f65dbbe83ce...
PEOPLE:
- Shigeru Miyamoto, age 58. Creator of Mario & Zelda. General Manager of Nintendo EAD.
- Shigesato Itoi, age 62. Creator of Earthbound.
- Satoru Iwata, age 51. President of Nintendo.

QUOTE: 
Miyamoto: [Meetings are] no good if someone doesn't at least once introduce some creative destruction, like, "I'm not so sure…" Something that is broken down and reassembled has greater reality.

Itoi: Like, "Isn't that a little boring?" or "Aren't you avoiding what you should really be doing?" Or, "Don't you think the fans may not like that?"

Miyamoto: Right. It's important that the values of someone who says that—the values of a single person—rework the problem once. Then it gets more real.

… On the other hand, when it comes to everyone deciding together, it lacks sharpness or something like that.

Iwata: Yeah. When a meeting yields results, you didn't decide anything by consensus, but rather, somebody laid their opinion on the line.
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 04/07/2025
I changed the way I work a couple of months ago to follow this advice, it made a big difference and my productivity went up by miles. (I don't know who made this image, if you do, let me know so they can be credited)
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Felipe Pepe @felipepepe.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
So, I wrote a little something about the historical evolution of terms like "RPG" and "CRPG" - and how the title of The CRPG Book doesn't make sense in 2025 anymore: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/06/14/h...
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How to define RPGs and CRPGs? And why the title of my book doesn’t make sense anymore :(
As the editor of The CRPG Book, I feel qualified to answer what are CRPGs, RPGs, JRPGs and WRPGs in a very clear, concise and precise way: It depends.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
7-1 with BG Reanimation #magic #mtg
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
2-0-1 to finish pre-release weekend. Jecht, Sin, and Ultimecia are all a blast to resolve. Don't sleep in Vincent's Limit Break. #finalfantasy #magic
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
1-1-1, not that exciting. Joshua is a very fun card. Lifegain Clerics and Legends seem like hidden archetypes. #magic #finalfantasy
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
2-1'd. Dion, Venat, Jill, The Lunar Whale, and Valkyrie Aerial Unit are good as expected. The merchant's loot and 4 toughness over performed. #magic #finalfantasy
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Rolled credits on @expedition33.bsky.social today. Beautiful work.
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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Giant Bomb is now independent "Giant Bomb has new owners, and you're looking at them" - Jeff Grubb
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Expedition 33's Axon dungeons are some of my favorite RPG dungeons in recent memory. Inspiring work.
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Tiani Pixel @tianipixel.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
TUTORIAL DE LOW POLY + PIXEL ART! Já que a Gamescom LATAM se recusou a pagar transporte e cachê para palestrantes, decidi não aceitar o "convite" deles e publicar o que iria apresentar lá de forma gratuíta pra todo mundo ver! Bem + acessível e fácil de acompanhar! www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Uh...
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Como são feitos os cenários de ABYSS X ZERO em Low Poly e Pixel Art (+ pequeno rant Gamescom LATAM)
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Credits rolled on Blue Prince - what a delight.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Trophy #2 @chordocalls.bsky.social @lordsoflimited.bsky.social! R/W is working out best for me so far.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Blue Prince is awesome. Played 3 days and got to rank 7. Great mix of mystery, strategy, and thrill.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Finished Persona 3 Reload. A truly beautiful game.
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Joe Wintergreen @joewintergreen.com · 13/02/2025
the power of unreal engine five
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Yarn Spinner 🔜 #MIGW26 @yarnspinner.dev · 04/02/2025
yarnspinner 3 examples getting 🌟 FANCY 🌌
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Gareth DAMIAN MARTIN | Jump Over the Age @jumpovertheage.com · 18/01/2025
A nice piece from @lewispackwood.bsky.social on Creative Bloq exploring my process and the tools I use to make games. If you’ve ever been curious how making a game like Citizen Sleeper 2 solo works, this is for you: www.creativebloq.com/3d/video-gam...
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"Game development is more accessible than ever": how Citizen Sleeper 2 was created without coding
Illustrator turned indie dev, Gareth Damian Martin's new game is built entirely with visual scripting.
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Robert Yang @radiatoryang.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
got frustrated with how hard it was to find old level design talks, so I started a "recommended talks" page on the level design book book.leveldesignbook.com/appendix/res... (still many talks missing, but it's a start)
screenshot of https://book.leveldesignbook.com/appendix/resources/talks
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
I beat Dragon Quest 3 :) The gameplay and setting are great. I appreciate the blank-slate party members. It gives room for NPC characters and setting to contribute narratively. It's epic fantasy, fairy tale, and old school dnd.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
@therealcliffyb.bsky.social Finished your memoir yesterday - a good read. Almost 10 years into my game dev career now, so it was nice to get your perspective and relate to things. Appreciate it.
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Joe Wintergreen @joewintergreen.com · 30/12/2024
People were talking about yellow paint in games again, and I got thoughts on that and the sorts of things you should do instead, so here's a blog post on that. Imo read my blog post and buy influx redux www.joewintergreen.com/what-i-recko...
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Finished @jasonschreier.bsky.social's Play Nice - an enjoyable read, as usual.
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
where the level designers and indie devs at i wanna follow you 😳
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trevswaf.bsky.social @trevswaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
#vfx is fun! #unity #gamdev
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