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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jul 23

Play is disappearing from public life. But it's not too late!

If we take even a fraction of what we pour into in a wasteful, extractive games industry and use it to engage the playless majority such as those in care homes, we can take the first steps to address play inequality.

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jul 13

MORSE featured on @newgrounds! ❤️ Had some lovely comments about the game too : )

Use timing, tactics and telegraphy to stave off a midnight onslaught of the Kaiser's fleet

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jul 10

Ten years after the original game prototype made its debut on @newgrounds.com, MORSE is back on Newgrounds with a fresh look. Give it a go and let me know what you think!
www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...

MORSE

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jul 9

Got such a silly big grin on my face from seeing this review, I really hope I can live up to the hype!

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jul 2

Had the absolute privilege of installing Radiant Vines at the Victoria and Albert Museum last week for their Lates event "On / Off". More photos coming soon!

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 26

Exciting announcement! I am so humbled to be exhibiting Familiar Glow at the V&A tomorrow for their Friday Late: On / Off, an evening exploring switching off from digital to indulge the tangible. Come along and say hello!
www.vam.ac.uk/event/6l5jXW...

Use timing, tactics and telegraphy to stave off a midnight onslaught of the Kaiser's fleet.

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 22

You love to see it, a reviewer for MORSE building their own telegraph input to operate the game, I'm honestly so excited to see how this kind of grassroots alt-ctrl experimentation continues to manifest. Also very sweet they told me to not rush : )

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 21

The MORSE demo is now available on itch as a web game! Check it out: alexvscoding.itch.io/morse

MORSE by Alex Johansson

alexvscoding.itch.io

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 15

Streaming MORSE now on Steam, come and say hello! steamcommunity.com/broadcast/wa...

Steam Community :: alexjohansson :: Broadcast

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Sunny Demeanor Games @sunnydemeanorgames.bsky.social · Jun 13

Day 5 shouting out fellow #indiegames in #SteamNextFest

Today's pick: "MORSE"

Play as a telegraphist and use morse code to battle against a fleet of enemy warships

Check out MORSE in Steam Next Fest

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 9

I am absolutely over the moon to announce that MORSE has been featured in the official trailer for Steam Next Fest! Check out the demo and let me know what you think!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g7t...

Steam Next Fest - June 2025 Edition: Official Trailer

YouTube video by Steam

MORSE - MORSE Developer Playthrough and Q&A! Steam Next Fest - Steam News

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 13

Link to the event stream: store.steampowered.com/news/app/197...

I sit down to play MORSE with the telegraph controller, plans for the Sunday Steam Next Fest Stream and a new mechanic!

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 13

I'll be doing a playthrough on stream of MORSE with a glowing LED telegraph this Sunday if you fancy joining! Here's a preview of what that looks like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsKX...

Steam Next Fest: MORSE Playthrough with glowing LED telegraph controller!

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 12

Got goosebumps reading this comment about MORSE from someone who played the demo. Response to the game so far has been incredibly positive as part of Next Fest! Lots of feedback and food for thought.

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 10

You could almost say this is... Cutting edge technology

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 9

I turned a nail clipper and broken mouse into a working homebrew USB Morse Key to play my game with

How to make a USB Morse Key out of nail clippers and a broken mouse

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 9

For anyone interested in making this for themselves, I put together a video tutorial explaining how to build it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfP5...
Show me your projects if you manage to put something together! : )

Steam Next Fest - June 2025 Edition: Official Trailer

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 9

I turned a nail clipper and broken mouse into a working homebrew USB Morse Key to play my game with

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · Jun 9

I am absolutely over the moon to announce that MORSE has been featured in the official trailer for Steam Next Fest! Check out the demo and let me know what you think!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g7t...

YouTube video by Steam

MORSE Steamdeck First Peek

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · May 27

One of my dreams for MORSE is providing educational materials so audiences can enhance their experience of the game with an alternative controller using a real telegraph and some DIY electronics. Watch this space 👀

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · May 24

I remember a bloke I met in the US telling a couple of years back that "My grandfather was a telegraphist, my father was a telegraphist, I'm going to use this game to re-connect with both of them". I'm very excited to hear more stories of people using MORSE to explore their heritage!

Jan Modrák @bludr.bsky.social · May 24

Na tohle se těším. Děda byl radiotelegrafista v RAF a s jeho telegrafním klíčem jsem si jako kluk hrál dlouhé hodiny. Pár písmenek mám ještě v hlavě, zbytek se rychle doučím. Demo je cool! #indietip

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · May 23

The demo for MORSE, a game that teaches you the lost language of Morse Code is now live on Steam! I am so excited for people to give it a try. Give the game a go, let me know what you think and .... .- ...- . / ..-. ..- -. ! store.steampowered.com/app/1976900/...

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Jan Modrák @bludr.bsky.social · May 24

Na tohle se těším. Děda byl radiotelegrafista v RAF a s jeho telegrafním klíčem jsem si jako kluk hrál dlouhé hodiny. Pár písmenek mám ještě v hlavě, zbytek se rychle doučím. Demo je cool! #indietip

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · May 23

The demo for MORSE, a game that teaches you the lost language of Morse Code is now live on Steam! I am so excited for people to give it a try. Give the game a go, let me know what you think and .... .- ...- . / ..-. ..- -. ! store.steampowered.com/app/1976900/...

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miguelraz_t @movraxrax.bsky.social · May 23

I can't press buy fast enough!!!
bday gift here we come

Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · May 23

The demo for MORSE, a game that teaches you the lost language of Morse Code is now live on Steam! I am so excited for people to give it a try. Give the game a go, let me know what you think and .... .- ...- . / ..-. ..- -. ! store.steampowered.com/app/1976900/...

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Alex Johansson @alexvscoding.bsky.social · May 23

It plays really well on the steam deck, I absolutely love it as a platform, the fact you can get your game working on a console in like an afternoon without all the hoop jumping is incredible m.youtube.com/watch?v=hseF...