Jopo
@levelupjo.bsky.social
Dev, game lover, and occasional lamb hugger 🐑 Currently building Backlog Explorer & figuring it out as I go 🚧 | https://backlogexplorer.com/ || https://joanaponder.com/
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Jopo
@levelupjo.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Backlog Explorer
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❤️ Hey Backlog Explorer users! Quick update! I’ve temporarily moved Backlog Explorer to Supabase’s free plan so I can keep costs low while I’m job-hunting.
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
Another game crossover I never expected to hear on a podcast. @nadiaoxford.bsky.social mentioning Milles Bornes on @bloodgodpod.bsky.social. Another game I used to play a lot as a kid.
November 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Another game crossover I never expected to hear on a podcast. @nadiaoxford.bsky.social mentioning Milles Bornes on @bloodgodpod.bsky.social. Another game I used to play a lot as a kid.
I had no idea there was the @cozyquest.bsky.social showcase! It's happening right now and it's a four day showcase, with an awards show at the end.
The opening showcase had a trailer for a beautiful game called The Regreening by @cozy-impact.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The opening showcase had a trailer for a beautiful game called The Regreening by @cozy-impact.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Cozy Quest 2025 - YouTube
The coziest Steam event of the year is back for 2025! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/CozyQuest2025
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November 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I had no idea there was the @cozyquest.bsky.social showcase! It's happening right now and it's a four day showcase, with an awards show at the end.
The opening showcase had a trailer for a beautiful game called The Regreening by @cozy-impact.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The opening showcase had a trailer for a beautiful game called The Regreening by @cozy-impact.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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I made a cozy digital zine! 💛
Level Up Journal – Save File 01 is live.
Inside: a deep dive into cyclical gaming, thoughts on the games I played this month, a photo collage, podcasts I loved, and a Co-op Mode question for you.
Flip through it: joanaponder.com/blog/zine-issue01
#zinepromo #zine
Level Up Journal – Save File 01 is live.
Inside: a deep dive into cyclical gaming, thoughts on the games I played this month, a photo collage, podcasts I loved, and a Co-op Mode question for you.
Flip through it: joanaponder.com/blog/zine-issue01
#zinepromo #zine
Level Up Journal - Issue 01
The first issue of the Level Up Journal. In Issue 01, I explore cyclical gaming, share my thoughts on the games I played this month, and offer a snapshot of the rhythms that shaped my playtime.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I made a cozy digital zine! 💛
Level Up Journal – Save File 01 is live.
Inside: a deep dive into cyclical gaming, thoughts on the games I played this month, a photo collage, podcasts I loved, and a Co-op Mode question for you.
Flip through it: joanaponder.com/blog/zine-issue01
#zinepromo #zine
Level Up Journal – Save File 01 is live.
Inside: a deep dive into cyclical gaming, thoughts on the games I played this month, a photo collage, podcasts I loved, and a Co-op Mode question for you.
Flip through it: joanaponder.com/blog/zine-issue01
#zinepromo #zine
Please employment jelly, please
October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Please employment jelly, please
❤️ Hey Backlog Explorer users! Quick update! I’ve temporarily moved Backlog Explorer to Supabase’s free plan so I can keep costs low while I’m job-hunting.
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
Backlog Explorer
backlogexplorer.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
❤️ Hey Backlog Explorer users! Quick update! I’ve temporarily moved Backlog Explorer to Supabase’s free plan so I can keep costs low while I’m job-hunting.
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
Wow hello! It's been a while since I updated. My bad. I'm still here and still busy looking for a job. Meanwhile I've been cleaning up the code, which means not much front facing updates to Backlog Explorer.
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Wow hello! It's been a while since I updated. My bad. I'm still here and still busy looking for a job. Meanwhile I've been cleaning up the code, which means not much front facing updates to Backlog Explorer.
DONKEY KONG BANANZA! DK DK DK! What a GAME! I love it. Finally rolled credits. My gosh.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
DONKEY KONG BANANZA! DK DK DK! What a GAME! I love it. Finally rolled credits. My gosh.
I am still actively working on backlog explorer! Just doing a lot of clean up and refactoring because I’m also trying to find a job 😅 so no big backlog explorer updates, except things are smoother behind the scenes.
Still working on making the steam import more user friendly!
Still working on making the steam import more user friendly!
September 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I am still actively working on backlog explorer! Just doing a lot of clean up and refactoring because I’m also trying to find a job 😅 so no big backlog explorer updates, except things are smoother behind the scenes.
Still working on making the steam import more user friendly!
Still working on making the steam import more user friendly!
Now that I completed the Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet I think I’m going back to Pokémon Legends Arceus and trying it there. Sooo I coded a little simple companion helper app for my play through 😂
September 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Now that I completed the Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet I think I’m going back to Pokémon Legends Arceus and trying it there. Sooo I coded a little simple companion helper app for my play through 😂
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It's officially September, which means we've got SO MANY upcoming games to talk about 😍
I found 34 cozy games launching this month, so let's talk about them: youtu.be/Zs-aZBUv-Bw
I found 34 cozy games launching this month, so let's talk about them: youtu.be/Zs-aZBUv-Bw
September 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's officially September, which means we've got SO MANY upcoming games to talk about 😍
I found 34 cozy games launching this month, so let's talk about them: youtu.be/Zs-aZBUv-Bw
I found 34 cozy games launching this month, so let's talk about them: youtu.be/Zs-aZBUv-Bw
I did it!! 🎉 I completed the Paldean Pokédex! This wasn’t just a game goal. This proved to me that I can follow through and actually finish games. Feeling so proud!
September 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I did it!! 🎉 I completed the Paldean Pokédex! This wasn’t just a game goal. This proved to me that I can follow through and actually finish games. Feeling so proud!
🍂 Backlog Explorer is ready for autumn! It’s now recommending the perfect cozy games to play this fall. Which of these would you play this fall?
September 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🍂 Backlog Explorer is ready for autumn! It’s now recommending the perfect cozy games to play this fall. Which of these would you play this fall?
@partyarlie.com ‘s recent YouTube video inspired me to boot up my OG Animal Crossing New Leaf game. I truly hope the next installment will have more of the New Leaf/Wild World charm. I don’t care much for the crafting and terraforming mechanics.
August 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
@partyarlie.com ‘s recent YouTube video inspired me to boot up my OG Animal Crossing New Leaf game. I truly hope the next installment will have more of the New Leaf/Wild World charm. I don’t care much for the crafting and terraforming mechanics.
Imagine if Nintendo shadow drops Metroid Prime 4 on September 4, the same day as Silksong.
August 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Imagine if Nintendo shadow drops Metroid Prime 4 on September 4, the same day as Silksong.
I’ve definitely caught the Pokémon bug. I finished the main storyline with 274/400 in the Pokédex and am now totally hooked on trying to complete this Pokédex. I’ve made a lot of progress too. Currently sitting at 334/400 so it feels very doable.
Just can’t find a Slakoth anywhere 😅
Just can’t find a Slakoth anywhere 😅
August 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I’ve definitely caught the Pokémon bug. I finished the main storyline with 274/400 in the Pokédex and am now totally hooked on trying to complete this Pokédex. I’ve made a lot of progress too. Currently sitting at 334/400 so it feels very doable.
Just can’t find a Slakoth anywhere 😅
Just can’t find a Slakoth anywhere 😅
I randomly picked up Pokémon Scarlet again, and have finally rolled credits. I think this is the first Pokémon game I rolled credits on since Pokémon Diamond/Pearl on the DS 😅
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
August 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I randomly picked up Pokémon Scarlet again, and have finally rolled credits. I think this is the first Pokémon game I rolled credits on since Pokémon Diamond/Pearl on the DS 😅
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
I decided to start a new animal crossing island on my Nintendo switch 2. My life is so different today from when animal crossing first came out. No pandemic and I have a four year old son now. Crazy! And it also makes playing the game so different now. I’m doing a no terraform island.
August 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I decided to start a new animal crossing island on my Nintendo switch 2. My life is so different today from when animal crossing first came out. No pandemic and I have a four year old son now. Crazy! And it also makes playing the game so different now. I’m doing a no terraform island.
It’s definitely past my bedtime but I am enjoying Donkey Kong Bananza so much. Finally unlocked all the Bananzas. Happy the NVC spoiler cast got delayed to next week because now I can still catch up! 🐵
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
August 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It’s definitely past my bedtime but I am enjoying Donkey Kong Bananza so much. Finally unlocked all the Bananzas. Happy the NVC spoiler cast got delayed to next week because now I can still catch up! 🐵
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Aotearoa 💚
We spy with our little eyes some excellent ANZ-made games in 'The @wholesomegames.com Celebration' 🥳
🎣 Cast n Chill
🐈 Catto's Post Office
🤖 Misc. A Tiny Tale
🧩 TopplePOP: Bungee Blockbusters
🌷 Wylde Flowers
🎵 Bits & Bops
🍑 Letters to Arralla
🔮 Wylde Society
store.steampowered.com/sale/wholeso...
🎣 Cast n Chill
🐈 Catto's Post Office
🤖 Misc. A Tiny Tale
🧩 TopplePOP: Bungee Blockbusters
🌷 Wylde Flowers
🎵 Bits & Bops
🍑 Letters to Arralla
🔮 Wylde Society
store.steampowered.com/sale/wholeso...
August 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Aotearoa 💚
Fixed up some bugs with big libraries on Backlog Explorer and your dashboard should behave now 😊
Alsooo: Smart recs are live!
Let me know what you think, it's still a work in progress so feedback is super valuable!
#buildinpublic #backlog
Alsooo: Smart recs are live!
Let me know what you think, it's still a work in progress so feedback is super valuable!
#buildinpublic #backlog
August 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Fixed up some bugs with big libraries on Backlog Explorer and your dashboard should behave now 😊
Alsooo: Smart recs are live!
Let me know what you think, it's still a work in progress so feedback is super valuable!
#buildinpublic #backlog
Alsooo: Smart recs are live!
Let me know what you think, it's still a work in progress so feedback is super valuable!
#buildinpublic #backlog
Get your backlog explorer library updated y’all! The smart recommendation system is finally at a point where I can roll it out to users! The whole thing that started this all is finally coming out this week! I’m so excited to have users try it 🥳
August 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Get your backlog explorer library updated y’all! The smart recommendation system is finally at a point where I can roll it out to users! The whole thing that started this all is finally coming out this week! I’m so excited to have users try it 🥳
Backlog Explorer update 🔥 If your game has blurry cover art or no platforms to select, it’s because my app couldn’t auto-match it with IGDB data.
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August 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Backlog Explorer update 🔥 If your game has blurry cover art or no platforms to select, it’s because my app couldn’t auto-match it with IGDB data.
Okay I am so geeky excited. Got my first feedback from someone actually using Backlog Explorer!
And because I haven’t updated it yet on the app itself to mention this to users: If you are trying to integrate with Steam and it’s not working, please make sure to set your profile to public.
And because I haven’t updated it yet on the app itself to mention this to users: If you are trying to integrate with Steam and it’s not working, please make sure to set your profile to public.
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July 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Okay I am so geeky excited. Got my first feedback from someone actually using Backlog Explorer!
And because I haven’t updated it yet on the app itself to mention this to users: If you are trying to integrate with Steam and it’s not working, please make sure to set your profile to public.
And because I haven’t updated it yet on the app itself to mention this to users: If you are trying to integrate with Steam and it’s not working, please make sure to set your profile to public.