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January 13, 2026 at 11:19 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

I’ve been working on this new song. I’m not sure if its done yet, but I’ve been eager to share it, so here it is!

youtube.com/shorts/0czK1...

Ghost of Dopamine Past

The Video Game Industry’s Existential Crisis (with Jason Schreier)

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December 22, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Reposted by Rosie Katz

Emanuel Maiberg

@emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social

we're doing an additional interview podcast every week now. For my first, I talked to @jasonschreier.bsky.social about how and why the video game business has changed so much in recent years www.404media.co/the-video-ga...

Video games are more popular than ever, but many of the biggest companies in the business seem like they are struggling to adapt and convert that popularity into stability and sustainability.

www.404media.co

November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

Note to self:
How to not give a fuck, while giving a fuck: Prioritize your fucks given.

October 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

This is so disappointing. Some poor decisions at Microsoft.

www.404media.co/the-end-of-w...

The End of Windows 10 Support Is an E-Waste Disaster in the Making

In an example of egregious planned obsolescence, as many as 400 million computers will soon hit the waste stream.

www.404media.co

October 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/populari...

Jared Kushner’s double life

Kushner has resumed his role as a top Trump foreign policy advisor while expanding his business partnership with the Saudi government.

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October 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

I’m worried about what the purchase of EA will mean for the Sims and the future of the game industry in the U.S. in general. I think @lilsimsie.bsky.social really sums it up well…

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

EA sold to private investors for $55 billion

YouTube video by lilsimsie

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October 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

This is an inspirational one to watch if you’re interested in our art style and want to know all the details!

Twin Suns Corp. @twinsunscorp.bsky.social · Sep 23

🥳VoD of the PROJECT OCTAVIA ART focused stream is up!

youtu.be/W1OSPF5tDm8

📢Also, we will be moving to new content drops once a week only on Thursdays. Then streams and VoDs on Mondays/Tuesdays. See you this Thursday!

#indiedev #videogames #projectoctavia #multiplayer #stealthaction #twinsunscorp

Project Octavia Pre Alpha Developer Live Steam - Episode 5

Abandoned Warehouse Level Design Block Out in UE5

September 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

Full timelapse of the abandoned warehouse level design block out is up on youtube! This time I did the music for it too. I kind of rushed myself with the music so it loops a lot, but it’s nice to use all my own content this time :)

youtu.be/ngae6yoNDqg?...

Project Octavia Pre-Alpha Developer Live Stream - Episode 2

September 9, 2025 at 3:22 AM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

A lot of people talk about how cilantro tastes like soap to some people, but no one talks about how oregano tastes like pencil lead

September 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM

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Twin Suns Corp.

@twinsunscorp.bsky.social

🕵️‍♀️New piece of concept art today! Meet the IBI (or the International Bureau of Intelligence). Don't mess with them!

🤔More info here: www.linkedin.com/posts/twinsu...

📹Plus our new live stream VoD: youtu.be/vcO60nSAU1g

#indiedev #videogames #projectoctavia #multiplayer #stealthaction #twinsunscorp

August 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

The link to the recording of our livestream yesterday is here! (Links below.) This time Tim played in spectator mode, popping between multiple players across multiple teams, showing all of the action!
@twinsunscorp.bsky.social

Youtube:
youtu.be/vcO60nSAU1g

Twitch:
www.twitch.tv/videos/25498...

Project Octavia Pre-Alpha Developer Live Stream - Episode 1

August 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

We’re streaming again tonight! Last week was a lot of fun, so if you are free check it out!

Twin Suns Corp. @twinsunscorp.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨Don't forget we have our second Dev. Live Stream of our own game, PROJECT OCTAVIA, tonight at 5pm PT. Hope to see you there for more Spy Action! ❤️

🕵️‍♀️Last week's stream is here: youtu.be/olOpsDFHkeI

#videogames #indiedev #streaming #gamedev #projectoctavia #stealthaction #twinsunscorp #multiplayer

Part 3: Abandoned Warehouse Level Design Blockout in UE5

August 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Reposted by Rosie Katz

Twin Suns Corp.

@twinsunscorp.bsky.social

A new piece of artwork from early in the project that helped define our game, PROJECT OCTAVIA!

More info here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

If you missed it, our first Developer's Live Stream is here: youtu.be/olOpsDFHkeI

#videogames #indiedev #projectoctavia #stealthaction #multiplayer

August 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Rosie Katz

@bigtimerose.bsky.social

Part 3 of the abandoned warehouse level blockout I’m working on. Its finally a warehouse! I’m also starting to improve how I record these videos to reduce my time editing out jerky camera moves. This one is also a bit longer than previous versions, so zone in and enjoy!

youtu.be/fX6qpoU4ph8?...

Project Octavia Pre-Alpha Gameplay Reveal Trailer from Twin Suns Corp!

August 15, 2025 at 5:43 AM

Reposted by Rosie Katz

Twin Suns Corp.

@twinsunscorp.bsky.social

🥳PROJECT OCTAVIA PRE-ALPHA TRAILER IS HERE!🕵️‍♀️
youtu.be/GBrrSljs71w?...

😤Also, STEAM page is up, so Wishlist us there!
store.steampowered.com/app/1941770/...

🗨️Join Discord to come along with us!
discord.gg/echfGuqTnH

#gametrailer #videogames #stealthaction #multiplayer #projectoctavia #twinsunscorp