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Adam Hartling
@xenosns.bsky.social
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Citizen archivist of Nova Scotia video game development history. Sometimes hobby game dev. - He/Him

https://hgcarchive.wixsite.com/hgc-archive

https://linktr.ee/XenosNS

https://xenosns.itch.io
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I made a tiny game for PicoSteveMo with @dicey.bsky.social !

➡️ It's called King Stephen
➡️ You play as King Stephen (King of England 1135-1154)
➡️ It's a Reigns-like decision-making game
➡️ I did the writing + portraits
➡️ Made for a Stephen King game jam
➡️ It's very silly

dicey.itch.io/king-stephen
King Stephen by dicey
Thou shalt play as his majesty.
dicey.itch.io
November 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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On this day in 1940, Denny Doherty was born in Halifax.
A founding member of The Mamas & the Papas, from 1993 to 2001 he voiced the Harbour Master on Theodore Tugboat. He also appeared as Charley in Pit Pony and had a cameo in Trailer Park Boys. He died in 2007.
November 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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One of Maud Lewis’ three cats paintings is currently up for auction if you’ve been struggling deciding what to get me for a gift live.jonesauctions.ca/lots/view/5-...
Maud Lewis (Canadian, 1903-1970)
Artwork title: Three Black Cats Sight dimensions: 11 × 12 in. (27.9 × 30.5 cm) Likely early to mid 1960s A strong example of one of Lewis' most iconic subjects. The three black cats face the viewer, i...
live.jonesauctions.ca
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Launch day was a personal success! I'm so glad to hear from folks who have enjoyed their experience with Superstar Strategy.

The only crash report I've received so far was for a very minor issue that was only triggered by a player exiting the game. So... task failed successfully?
November 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Today releases 'Superstar Strategy' for #PC, and #Linux

Developers: Talberon
Publishers: Talberon

Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSfLH3MR_FQ
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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A developer from my local scene just put out their newest game "Superstar Strategy".

I've been seeing it for a while in our online meetups and it's a work of both love and talent.

Check it out if you get the chance!

#indiegames #gamedev #rpg #tactics
Today releases 'Superstar Strategy' for #PC, and #Linux

Developers: Talberon
Publishers: Talberon

Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSfLH3MR_FQ
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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This is a Long Cannon, one of the up-gradable weapons in Cloudbreaker.



Here's a first tier upgrade; the Gauss Cannon. It's bullets increase in damage for each enemy they pass through:

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #pixelart #godot
November 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
So proud to see @talberon.com 's game "Superstar Strategy" has launched on Steam! Had the privilege of watching them develop over the last few years, they've put an absolute ton of work into this game.

They're also a Nova Scotian developer, support local!!
🎉 🌟Superstar Strategy releases RIGHT NOW! 🎉

Check out the announcement post and get some PRO TIPS on how to be the most effective tactician!

store.steampowered.com/news/app/175...

#steamrelease #turnbased #rpg #indiegame
November 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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🎉 🌟Superstar Strategy releases RIGHT NOW! 🎉

Check out the announcement post and get some PRO TIPS on how to be the most effective tactician!

store.steampowered.com/news/app/175...

#steamrelease #turnbased #rpg #indiegame
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Support your local devs!

It's Creator Day on itch.io where the devs receive most of the funds from purchases.

I have been keeping a games list of Atlantic Canadian developed games at the link below.

itch.io/c/3613272/at...

#novascotia #newbrunswick #pei #nfld #gamedev
🚨 Creator Day is LIVE! 🚨

For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.

Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale

itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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🚨 Creator Day is LIVE! 🚨

For the next 24 hours we are waiving our platform fee! Creators will get the most they can from each transaction.

Support your favorite developers and check out over 15,000 projects participating in our Black Friday sale

itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The next Virtual Halifax Indie Devs Play and Tell is this Sunday, November 30th at 2pm! Developers from all of Atlantic Canada are encouraged to join and share projects!

discord.gg/ZV9dTwuj

#novascotia #newbrunswick #pei #nfld #gamedev
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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If anyone wants to pick up my fun games…

linker.itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Very excited to see another friend's game release! Folk should definitely give it a look tomorrow, will be a great Steam Deck companion!
Lead your troops into battle in Superstar Strategy TOMORROW when it releases on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/1756730?...

#steamrelease #indiegame #turnbased #pixelart
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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On August 18, 1888, Halifax’s Mayor – along with the building’s architect and builder – sealed a copper container inside the cornerstone of the “New City Hall.” A century later, the 1988 Mayor opened that time capsule. Discover what they found inside at: www.halifax.ca/about-halifa...
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Is there a petition I can sign to ban that Trivago commercial from CBC Gem. They play it so many times!
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Edith progress
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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On this day in 1988 Sega released Altered Beast on the Sega Mega Drive, which would eventually become the pack-in game for Genesis in North America. At least up until Sonic took on that mantle in 1991. #Sega #GenesisDoes #Generation16
Altered Beast - Generation 16 Episode #003
Publisher: Sega Developer: Sega Consumer Development Division #3 Released: November 27, 1988 The third ever release for the Mega Drive is also the game North Americans identified as the flagship…
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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(NS Gov) Province to Sell Remaining U.S. Alcohol

** Release

waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/100139-2
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I've been sharing this message on Facebook every year for a decade now. Buy only the best real plastic snow for your family this year.
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Lead your troops into battle in Superstar Strategy TOMORROW when it releases on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/1756730?...

#steamrelease #indiegame #turnbased #pixelart
November 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
So excited to see "Superstar Strategy" launching tomorrow!
Lead your troops into battle in Superstar Strategy TOMORROW when it releases on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/1756730?...

#steamrelease #indiegame #turnbased #pixelart
November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
VI, IV, IX, VII
VI, IV, I, IX
In no order

Tactics
VII
XII
XIV
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Residents invited to annual TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
New trailer for "Dagger Woods VR"!

A traumatizing true story in a psychological thriller escape room. As a mother looking for her missing children, escape her endless misery in the snow-covered Dagger Woods. Explore the unsolved case of the fires of Nova Scotia.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7lU...
Dagger Woods VR - Official Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Paracosm Studio
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM