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vgfool.bsky.social
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Here to talk mainly about games and interactive media 🎮 On my day job I work with data visualization. he/him Montréal 🇨🇦
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · Jan 31
A little thread with the games I´ve played in 2025 🎮
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 11h
This seriously messed up my evening, in a straw that broke the camel back way, like why is everything so fucked foodwise? Why can’t there be something without microplastic, lead, carcinogens, etc? Why is everything so badly regulated?
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 12h
Extremely happy and proud to have been a part of this project 🎉
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Voilà: Francis Gagnon @chezvoila.com · 16h
Lots of things are happening at Voilà, which means I never have time to talk about them, but I didn't want to wait to share today's news:

Our project "Close to Home" with the @climateinstitute.bsky.social is a finalist at the Anthem Awards. 🙌

It's about building homes in a changing climate. 🔥 🏠 :🌊
Hi Francis, Congratulations! On behalf of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, it is my pleasure to inform you that the following work has been selected as a Finalist for the 5th Annual Anthem Awards. Your Finalist Work: Close to home ? How to build more housing in a changing climate in Best Use of Data under Awareness Categories, Sustainability, Environment & Climate: ACV Link Cover page of Close to Home report. It is an abstract illustration oh omes from above, some flooded in an abstract river, some on fire, most of them safe. Close to home How to build more housing in a changing climate February 2025 Canadian Climate Institute logo
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 12h
One of the best years for indie games in a while. The year was packed with amazing releases. I don't envy the job that the IGF judges will have to do at all 😅 So many great options.
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 18h
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 2: More Laser, More Eyes
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 18h
Finished Fear the Spotlight by @cozygamepals.bsky.social

It was a great bite sized game, it kept things moving and tension high. I was so invested 😅

While playing I kept thinking, this would be the perfect game to introduce a couple of nieces to horror games. It is a modern Goosebumps 🧟
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 19h
A great bundle of games, Arco and Despelote are gems.
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EvieVeevee @evieveevee.com · 1d
The first game is also in the Humble Stories from Latin America bundle, alongside despelote, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, and more. www.humblebundle.com/games/storie...
Stories from Latin America
Spice up your video game library with compelling stories from Latin America—play Enigma of Fear, Arco, and more today!
www.humblebundle.com
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 1d
This game was amazing, hope the studio releases more!
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 4d
Played Pocket Boss by @playables.net.

I've kept an eye out for this game since its announcement. It mixes two things that are part of my "day to day", games and data viz.

It's was a bite-sized enjoyable experience. I'd say, play it on your phone for the best experience. Its well worth a try.
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 4d
Thanks for sharing this! Hope they reach their goal, it looks great.
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 6d
1000xRESIST 2: Escape to the City
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 6d
Ahhhh! That sounds so cute 💖
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 6d
It looks so fun store.steampowered.com/app/3509180/...
Save 20% on Pocket Boss on Steam
Who says that work and play don’t mix? Not us! Play Pocket Boss, the game where you handle lots of fun data and one not-so-fun boss.
store.steampowered.com
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 6d
It’s been a great year for indies!

I’ve loved Blue Prince, Herdling, Time Flies, Despelote and Consume Me.

I’m really looking forward to playing Pocket Boss, it released today!
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 6d
Has something been announced?
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 7d
The quotes "Maybe Everything Will Be Okay....Maybe It Won't" and "We Kept Harvesting Anyway", really sum up the game for me and they will echo in my head for a while.

That last scene was great.

The game also has amazing music!

ockeroid.bandcamp.com/track/you-ca...
You Came Back (Haunted Hilltop Version), by Ockeroid
from the album Murder of Crows (A Crow Country Soundtrack)
ockeroid.bandcamp.com
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 7d
Began the spooky season with Crow Country by @sfbdim.bsky.social.

A love letter to the PS1 era of horror-survival but also so much more. I love its low-poly style, it has so much personality.

What really ties everything together is the story's ending and reveal, the game goes from good to great.
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 12d
Never heard of it and it looks interesting, might make the jump from Pinterest 🤔
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 12d
a cartoon of a boy with the words my reaction to that information
ALT: a cartoon of a boy with the words my reaction to that information
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 12d
It might not be exactly what you are looking for but Obsidian might help!

obsidian.md
Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking
The free and flexible app for your private thoughts.
obsidian.md
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 13d
Ahhh! Looking forward to this! Hope I get the shipping email soon 🤩
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 14d
This has been on my list forever, looking forward to playing it!
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 14d
The illustration in the Frog Detective vinyl is 💖
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 14d
Preordered mine. I'm extremely curious to what this team will create, wishing them the best!
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SUMMER ETERNAL @summereternal.com · 14d
INTRODUCING: Summer Eternal Anthology Volume One.

This incendiary tome is part cultural journal, part development diary, part exclusive game reveal. Built by firestarters, for firestarters.

summereternal.com/anthology
Summer Eternal Anthology Volume One Book
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 15d
Consume Me!!!!
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The Fool @vgfool.bsky.social · 16d
You can find the game here:
play.date/games/echoes...
Echoes of the Emergent for Playdate
As Ayumi, embark on a personal journey through a shattered post-apocalyptic world, where your pursuit for answers unveils the remnants of both a forgotten past and uncertain prospects for the future.
play.date