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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · 4d

At Sitges, the sci-fi and horror film festival just outside Barcelona. Really amazed at how it totally transforms the town... There's even a statue of the festival's mascot! It's been going since the late 1960s.

Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · 22d

Kudos to @daff.space and the Game Sewer folk for their on-theme sludge refreshments served in petri dishes.

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James Lloyd @jlloydsky.bsky.social · 24d

It was great catching up with one of my favourite comic creators @jimmunroe.net, who was debuting his latest book 'Zeroed Out', at Lucky's Comics tonight. Joining was local comics zen master @jasonturner.bsky.social with his latest, Vinegar #46. Always a cause for celebration. Sweet evening.

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · 27d

Hard not to read this as the choice in this cultural moment.

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · 28d

We figure the rocks are fake as they're not crushing the styrofoam underneath.

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · 28d

What's wrong with this picture?

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Marie LeBlanc Flanagan @omarieclaire.bsky.social · 29d

We met last May in the dream room, now we meet in reality palestinian-voices-in-games.com

PVIG is a community of gamedevs, curators, and organizers supporting Palestinian game creators in telling their stories.

Got coins? Support a creator!
Got skills? Volunteer!
Got reach? Share the project!

Palestinian Voices in Games

palestinian-voices-in-games.com

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Sep 17

Overheard on the Vancouver-Nanimo ferry:
"Hey Siri, does Rolls Royce make a diesel engine?"

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Sep 16

Proud to be representing @inkskratch.com and my graphic novel ZEROED OUT in a Vancouver co-launch with the delightful doodlin' diarist @jasonturner.bsky.social

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Sep 16

Proud to be representing @inkskratch.com and my graphic novel ZEROED OUT in a Vancouver co-launch with the delightful doodlin' diarist @jasonturner.bsky.social

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Sep 16

Oh no! First I'm hearing about it. Did I take this picture?

Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Sep 13

Sneaking away from the game conference to say hi to an old friend, the coliseum inspired Vancouver Public Library. We arrived in town around the same time, May 1995!

The coliseum inspired Vancouver Public Library at Georgia and Homer

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Michael Iantorno 🍂🕹️ @michaeliantorno.com · Sep 10

I'm happy to announce the launch of 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓? - an interactive resource that provides post-jam guidance to game jammers!

I worked with @jimmunroe.net at GAIN to create this toolkit, which provides advice for jammers interested in commercial, artistic, or experimental development paths.

What's Next, Jammer? by Game Arts International Network

An interactive resource providing post-jam advice for game jammers

whatsnextjammer.org

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Sep 10

Now I want to know what Lorenzo's latest album of note is!

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Sep 9

Late to it, esp for a Toronto band, but really enjoying The Beaches! Riding out the rest of the summer on a wave of melodic fun energy: www.thebeachesband.com
The full Blame My Ex album is rock solid top to bottom.

The Beaches

The official website of The Beaches. Check out the latest music, videos, tour dates and more.

www.thebeachesband.com

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Max Inferno // A Little to the Left @maxinfernogames.bsky.social · Sep 8

It was so fun to attend the Video Game Arts Appreciate Night at the @agotoronto.bsky.social this past weekend!

It was so great to get to talk with ALTTL fans, amazing Canadian devs, arts supporters and those who are video game curious.

TY to @jimmunroe.net and Nathan Huisman for inviting us!

Jim Munroe introduces A Little to the Left to a crowd at the AGO, with the junk drawer puzzle visible on a TV screen

Annie and Lukas smile for the photo in front of the Art Gallery of Ontario facade

Players enjoying the storage boxes sorting puzzle in A Little to the Left amongst a crowd at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Lukas and Annie posing for a photo in front of the Video Game Arts Appreciation Night sign

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Toronto Games Week @torontogamesweek.com · Sep 1

Were you at TGW 25? Did you play protest games under a ufo? Invent giant parachute games with a fully armoured knight? Colour with your face on a giant silo with Olivia Chow? Find a giant rat in the depths of Toronto? Relive the glory in 3m thanks to Tate Young www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNf-...

Toronto Games Week 2025 Highlights

YouTube video by Toronto Games Week

www.youtube.com

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Aug 29

Delightfully the AGO has invited me back to curate a selection of videogames about Indian cooking, teenage exocolonists, and strangely satisfying tiny adjustments like straightening a picture frame on a wall. www.facebook.com/share/1GNus2... #Toronto #videogames #art

A crowd of people listen to a bearded man an art gallery describe what he feels is of cultural value about a variety of video games.

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Saltara Comics 🔞 @saltaracomics.bsky.social · Aug 29

Absolutely loved this graphic novel written by @jimmunroe.net and illustrated by @inkskratch.com so sweet and heartwarming whilst living in these crazy times. Looking forward to another!

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Aug 20

I was at the birth of the Toronto Public Library Junction Triangle branch! I thought that it would be the 101st but it's actually replacing Perth, so we're still at a pleasing 100 branches.

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Great Worm Express Distro - Zines and books @greatworm.ca · Aug 18

If you're a Canadian zinester that I missed here:
1) Repost our fair announcement above!
2) Say hi so that I can add you to my Canadian Zinesters starter pack!

bsky.app/starter-pack...

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Aug 16

Kind of proud of my first ever sandal-strap tan! This piece I wrote at the top of the summer will explain for those curious: jimmunroe.net/writing/wear...

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Aug 14

Another delightful innovation from the library! A take-a-puzzle leave-a-puzzle section at Pape/Danforth branch. They have considered the whole missing piece conundrum and added a rule on the sign.

Shelves of puzzles available to borrow at a small branch of the Toronto Public Library.

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Jim Munroe @jimmunroe.net · Aug 12

Had my first teeth cleaning and checkup with the Canadian Dental Care Plan! Pretty easy to apply:
www.canada.ca/en/services/...
I know we'll probably find out it was all a conspiracy puppeteered by Big Maple Syrup, but for now I'm enjoying the moment.

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Michael Iantorno 🍂🕹️ @michaeliantorno.com · Jul 24

Had a great fireside chat with @gamerella.bsky.social and @jessromarcotte.bsky.social at U/Day in Montreal! We talked about the role of game jams within, and outside, the game industry.

ICYMI, you can read my white paper on game jams for free online: gameartsinternational.network/thats-my-jam...

Jess, Gina, and Michael Sit in a row in front of a TV monitor that says "GAMERella".

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