Nikhil Murthy
@murthynikhil.bsky.social
Experimental game designer currently working on Hoop Dungeon. Previous games: Syphilisation, The Quiet Sleep
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I will be at PAX Unplugged, but Danni will not be. I'll be doing mobile podcasting and checking out people's cool projects. If you have a cool project to show me (or just want to hang out), please let me know!
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I will be at PAX Unplugged, but Danni will not be. I'll be doing mobile podcasting and checking out people's cool projects. If you have a cool project to show me (or just want to hang out), please let me know!
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Here's a strong #MondayMotivation: our game is going FREE this week!
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Here's a strong #MondayMotivation: our game is going FREE this week!
I wrote a bit about why I find myself drawn to the random encounters in FFT over the story ones, why I like the jobs system so much and I also put down a sketch of a stripped down version of the game that champions the job system more.
whynotgames.in/2025/11/03/f...
whynotgames.in/2025/11/03/f...
Fast FFT Transformation
I’m drawn more to grinding random encounters than to story encounters as I play Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles. The game breaks down into four components for me; the jobs system, the t...
whynotgames.in
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I wrote a bit about why I find myself drawn to the random encounters in FFT over the story ones, why I like the jobs system so much and I also put down a sketch of a stripped down version of the game that champions the job system more.
whynotgames.in/2025/11/03/f...
whynotgames.in/2025/11/03/f...
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We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re hiring!
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.
Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
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It's time!!! Independent Games Festival judging is wrapping up and thus comes my list of IGF Games I Want To Talk About for the year!
As usual, I'll threadpost this later (maybe tomorrow) but people willing to click on a link can read it in full right now on my blog! auratriolo.com/blog/2025/11...
As usual, I'll threadpost this later (maybe tomorrow) but people willing to click on a link can read it in full right now on my blog! auratriolo.com/blog/2025/11...
IGF Games I Want To Talk About 2026 – AURAMBLES
auratriolo.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It's time!!! Independent Games Festival judging is wrapping up and thus comes my list of IGF Games I Want To Talk About for the year!
As usual, I'll threadpost this later (maybe tomorrow) but people willing to click on a link can read it in full right now on my blog! auratriolo.com/blog/2025/11...
As usual, I'll threadpost this later (maybe tomorrow) but people willing to click on a link can read it in full right now on my blog! auratriolo.com/blog/2025/11...
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I'm expecting to have room for a guest blog or two this month, if anyone's out there with something in the games crit space that needs for publishing. No specific requirements, but if you know what I like you know what I like. $100 flat rate, as much or as little as you think serves the piece.
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I'm expecting to have room for a guest blog or two this month, if anyone's out there with something in the games crit space that needs for publishing. No specific requirements, but if you know what I like you know what I like. $100 flat rate, as much or as little as you think serves the piece.
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I'll repost this tomorrow when it's not midnight but: a quick Games Aura's Playin for october before my inevitable IGF wrapup blog sometime in the next week or so auratriolo.com/blog/2025/11...
Games Aura’s Playin’ – 🎃 Edition – AURAMBLES
auratriolo.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
I'll repost this tomorrow when it's not midnight but: a quick Games Aura's Playin for october before my inevitable IGF wrapup blog sometime in the next week or so auratriolo.com/blog/2025/11...
On the big question of Hoop Dungeon - developing an alternative to solving a jigsaw puzzle to turn a page - and how it affects the market positioning of the game.
whynotgames.in/2025/10/26/s...
whynotgames.in/2025/10/26/s...
Selling Out With Hoop Dungeon
I’m targeting the big question of solving a puzzle to turn a page with Hoop Dungeon. Essentially, many game narratives boil down to implementing two different modes; a story mode and a gameplay mode. ...
whynotgames.in
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
On the big question of Hoop Dungeon - developing an alternative to solving a jigsaw puzzle to turn a page - and how it affects the market positioning of the game.
whynotgames.in/2025/10/26/s...
whynotgames.in/2025/10/26/s...
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Game Design Days is also returning November 14-22! This event series highlights the underground independent game design communities of NYC, creating additional opportunities for anyone curious about game design to connect with local studios, collectives, and spaces.
game-design-days.com
game-design-days.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Game Design Days is also returning November 14-22! This event series highlights the underground independent game design communities of NYC, creating additional opportunities for anyone curious about game design to connect with local studios, collectives, and spaces.
game-design-days.com
game-design-days.com
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🚨 GAME INDUSTRY FRIENDS
I’m looking for professionals who would be interested in any of the following roles for a cool project I’m helping put together. These are paid positions. Hit me up and/or share! 👾
I’m looking for professionals who would be interested in any of the following roles for a cool project I’m helping put together. These are paid positions. Hit me up and/or share! 👾
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚨 GAME INDUSTRY FRIENDS
I’m looking for professionals who would be interested in any of the following roles for a cool project I’m helping put together. These are paid positions. Hit me up and/or share! 👾
I’m looking for professionals who would be interested in any of the following roles for a cool project I’m helping put together. These are paid positions. Hit me up and/or share! 👾
Solnit's book has upended how I think of the resiliency of the Blitz. I always viewed it as Chuchill's one achievement in a legacy of failure but she makes a very compelling case that it's human nature instead and I'm kind of ashamed of not seeing that earlier.
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Solnit's book has upended how I think of the resiliency of the Blitz. I always viewed it as Chuchill's one achievement in a legacy of failure but she makes a very compelling case that it's human nature instead and I'm kind of ashamed of not seeing that earlier.
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No Quarter is back!
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
No Quarter is back!
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
On Saturday November 22nd No Quarter will be returning for its 2025 edition!
No Quarter is an annual playable exhibition where four newly commissioned works from outstanding artists working across games are debuted. Tickets here noquarter2025.eventbrite.com
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Oh my god some fucking tech dingdong posted this on Twitter with the caption "AI games are going to be amazing" totally seriously, you have to watch it. You have to. In full screen.
October 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Oh my god some fucking tech dingdong posted this on Twitter with the caption "AI games are going to be amazing" totally seriously, you have to watch it. You have to. In full screen.
Someone should remake Dirty Rotten Scoundrels just so Judy Greer can play Janet Colgate.
October 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Someone should remake Dirty Rotten Scoundrels just so Judy Greer can play Janet Colgate.
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Any indies making kid-friendly games? Would love to grow a wishlist of titles for the little growing gamer we have.
We last beat Kirby and the Forgotten Land together.
We last beat Kirby and the Forgotten Land together.
October 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Any indies making kid-friendly games? Would love to grow a wishlist of titles for the little growing gamer we have.
We last beat Kirby and the Forgotten Land together.
We last beat Kirby and the Forgotten Land together.
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I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
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Join us for a night of Zohran themed games as we get hyped to vote! During this happy hour, you can play and win Zohran themed prizes!!
October 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Join us for a night of Zohran themed games as we get hyped to vote! During this happy hour, you can play and win Zohran themed prizes!!
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i just make video games man you can just make them you dont have to get up on stage and say dumb shit instead of making a video game
Dead Space and Call of Duty’s Glen Schofield says he’s been experimenting with generative AI for 2 years and believes it can help ‘fix’ the games industry.
“AI isn’t here to replace us, it’s here to make us better, faster, and more efficient,” he says. “It’s a tool”.
“AI isn’t here to replace us, it’s here to make us better, faster, and more efficient,” he says. “It’s a tool”.
October 16, 2025 at 6:38 AM
i just make video games man you can just make them you dont have to get up on stage and say dumb shit instead of making a video game
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Hey did you know I have a new game out? I haven't been shouting about it much as I've been busy, but I think it's really good and the physical copies will be out soon, so go check it out! You could be the first to buy one ;)
Ithaca in the Cards: Second Expedition is out now on digital release! You can get the PDF at ehronlime.itch.io/ithaca-in-th... for $15. This GM-less blackjack driven storygame has you playing as doomed travelers on a perilous journey home, pitting your hand and hearts against Fate.
Ithaca in the Cards: Second Expedition by ehronlime
A blackjack-driven storygame about doomed travelers on a perilous journey home.
ehronlime.itch.io
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Hey did you know I have a new game out? I haven't been shouting about it much as I've been busy, but I think it's really good and the physical copies will be out soon, so go check it out! You could be the first to buy one ;)
Weakness Behind Cruelty at MNAC, Barcelona
October 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Weakness Behind Cruelty at MNAC, Barcelona
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happy indigenous people's day to all my american followers
Sid Meier's Colonization Is The American Video Game - Aftermath
No game has told the American story better, whether intentionally or not
aftermath.site
October 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
happy indigenous people's day to all my american followers
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I have a book on Assassin’s Creed coming out and I would like to be on your podcast / show / stream to promote it!
October 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I have a book on Assassin’s Creed coming out and I would like to be on your podcast / show / stream to promote it!
Is it fair to consider Consume Me as the flow toward the mainstream of the language of Dys4ia like Firewatch did the jumpcuts of 30 Flights?
October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Is it fair to consider Consume Me as the flow toward the mainstream of the language of Dys4ia like Firewatch did the jumpcuts of 30 Flights?
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McKenzie Wark, uma das mais inovadoras teóricas dos estudos culturais e dos média, vem a Lisboa e ao Porto apresentar o seu livro Raving. A autora estará em Portugal a convite do Festival MIL e das edições Orfeu Negro.
Sabe mais: comunidadeculturaearte.com/mckenzie-war...
Sabe mais: comunidadeculturaearte.com/mckenzie-war...
October 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
McKenzie Wark, uma das mais inovadoras teóricas dos estudos culturais e dos média, vem a Lisboa e ao Porto apresentar o seu livro Raving. A autora estará em Portugal a convite do Festival MIL e das edições Orfeu Negro.
Sabe mais: comunidadeculturaearte.com/mckenzie-war...
Sabe mais: comunidadeculturaearte.com/mckenzie-war...