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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 4d

i've been saying it for years: it is a moral imperative to post your lunch

Hannah Pumpkins 🎃 🍂 @hannahposts.bsky.social · 4d

Fewer people are talking, and those who are are more politically extreme. And it they're not saliva extreme, they're an advertisement for something you don't need. That the biggest change in online spaces in the last few years. We've got to bring back mundane normie posting

Petter Törnberg @pettertornberg.com · 4d

In short, the ANES data shows:
📉 Social media use is shrinking
💥 Twitter/X posting has moved ~50 points to the right
🧩 Platforms are splintering
🔊 Fewer people are talking — but those still talking are more politically extreme

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Socks the Macro Wolf Dad @socksthewolf.com · 7d

Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.

Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.

If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.

Python Software Foundation @python.org · 7d

Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...

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Max! @littlepolygon.bsky.social · 10d

Update with several other layered effects, so we've now got jogging, aiming, dashing, freefall, arms, headlook, dynamics, etc.

It's not "one big idea" but several details, so I'll try and break them down in a thread piece-by-piece.

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 12d

This game explains my whole personality

LucasArts Memory @lucasartsmemory.bsky.social · 12d

Star Wars: DroidWorks (Lucas Learning) was released 27 years ago.

"It is a combination of construction set and adventure game that enables you to learn and apply scientific principles. You must design and build droids with unique attributes to complete a series of missions."

Star Wars: Droidworks (Lucas Learning, 1999): Ad in Electronic Gaming Monthly.

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Ryan O’Donnell @ryanodonnell.bsky.social · 13d

According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.

I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.

I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 13d

I wanna hear about this rework

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 14d

We haven't talked in like a decade, Owen, but I am extremely happy to see that you are up to Very Good Stuff <3 <3

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sincerely, rob dubbin @robdubbin.bsky.social · 19d

Looking for a party game that combines social deduction with the pleasant absurdity of rating animals, films, and the weather on a scale of ★ to ★★★★★? And it's just a simple deck of cards? AND it's live on Kickstarter now?!?! Guess what, STARFRIENDS has launched! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bra...

Starfriends: The 5-Star Game About What Everyone Else Thinks

A party game where you get into your friends' heads. Kinda like a blend of Wavelength and Letterboxd that fits into a deck of cards.

www.kickstarter.com

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 24d

#SaveSpeech

KOSA has amassed more cosponsors recently, jumping from 42 to 60 total

You need to call your reps and DEMAND that they oppose this legislation ASAP

The link below contains more info about KOSA and an easy way to contact your reps
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...

Please call DAILY

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grapefrukt @grapefrukt.com · 21d

Friends, I find myself with EIGHT game versions that needs an update. I would be very thankful if you can give these a quick whirl and let me know if anything seems out of place.

Both Android and iOS.

grapefrukt.com/testing/

testing

better games for better people

grapefrukt.com

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 23d

incredible picture of your dad!! star wars's dad

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 23d

Same character trope! I also just watched way of the water and there are only three kind of women in it:
+ sad
+ angry
+ magic

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sink @sinksadventure.bsky.social · 27d

My new open world precision "batformer" Vampire's Best Friend is out now on Steam and itch with a 10% launch discount!

Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 25d

yESSSS

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Laura Michet @lmichet.bsky.social · 26d

Learned that I am being laid off from Heart Machine, and will be leaving the studio later this month.

Do you need a contractor? I've got a track record of leading scope-friendly script revisions late in dev. I have also done a lot of consulting on new IPs and pitches/demos. Feel free to DM me!

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Shawn Alexander Allen @shawndoublea.bsky.social · 26d

"that thing Uncharted did so now we all must suffer until the desolate one allows us to give up the sins of our past"

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 27d

Is there a Term for that thing in AAA games where you squeeze through a tiny crack to mask a loading screen?

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · 27d

fraught dog

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · Sep 30

In LA, community organizing has played a major role in slowing ICE down. Here are the strategies I saw while I was there.

Note: This is a shorter cut of a longer video that’s available on my other socials. All of which can be found here: linktr.ee/kevinfoster

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Frank Lantz @flantz.bsky.social · Sep 26

We made a new game. It’s called Q-UP. It’s a coin flipping eSport. There’s a free demo! store.steampowered.com/app/3730790/...

Q-UP on Steam

Sick of long queues, unfair matchups, and arbitrary reflex tests? Try Q-UP, the coin flipping eSport. It's one part clicker, one part multiplayer strategy game, one part demented capitalism simulator,...

store.steampowered.com

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · Sep 26

Oh, so is there an option that satisfies #1 and #2? 👀

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big giant circles @bgc.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thank you everyone for the kind words about our game announcement!

If you missed it, please enjoy our reveal trailer and if you'd like to support us, the best thing you can do is wishlist the game on Steam! Much love 💙
store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXjl...

People of Note on Steam

In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performan...

store.steampowered.com

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · Sep 24

I can't believe my friends made K Pop Demon Hunters The Game, just for me

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · Sep 24

I can't believe you're localizing this... I would simply shrug and walk away.

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Asher Vollmer @ashervo.bsky.social · Sep 24

Tons of good game news today. My wonderful collaborator @bgc.bsky.social did the music for this!! Jimmy DOES NOT MISS.

Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · Sep 24

Proudly presenting People of Note, a turn-based RPG musical, releasing in 2026 in association with Annapurna Interactive.

You don't wanna miss this one, folks.

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People of Note | Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive

youtu.be

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