Eliot Lash
@eliotlash.com
Programmer/Game Dev. 🏳️🌈🌹
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Mastodon: https://social.coop/@Eliot_L
Pronouns: He/him
For now I'm planning to mostly post at @Eliot-L.social.coop.ap.brid.gy which uses https://fed.brid.gy, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact with me there.
Mastodon: https://social.coop/@Eliot_L
Pronouns: He/him
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Eliot Lash
@eliotlash.com
· Nov 21
I am very happy to be finding a lot of people I know on here. I do have some reservations about this platform that make me hesitant to go "all in" on it. I think the intentions of Bluesky Social, PBC are good, and the architecture is very innovative, but I'm worried about long-term prospects. 🧵
Plentiful is a nonprofit app to help people in the US get connected to local programs offering free food to those in need. It can help in finding the location of nearby food pantries, registering to avoid long lines at certain locations, and more.
plentifulapp.com
#MutualAid
plentifulapp.com
#MutualAid
Plentiful - Homepage
Across the US, over 40 million people visit a charitable food program each year, often waiting in long lines for service. Plentiful eliminates lines, increases agency, and restores dignity to families...
plentifulapp.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Plentiful is a nonprofit app to help people in the US get connected to local programs offering free food to those in need. It can help in finding the location of nearby food pantries, registering to avoid long lines at certain locations, and more.
plentifulapp.com
#MutualAid
plentifulapp.com
#MutualAid
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Hi #PitchYaGame!
#SugarplumCafe is an ~aesthetic~ merge crafting game where you run a pastel rococo café 💖
🍰 Merge ingredients into desserts
🎀 Meet fashionable ladies inspired by sweets
🫖 Host elegant tea parties
✨ Embrace your frilly fairytale side
#cozygame #egl #cozygames
#SugarplumCafe is an ~aesthetic~ merge crafting game where you run a pastel rococo café 💖
🍰 Merge ingredients into desserts
🎀 Meet fashionable ladies inspired by sweets
🫖 Host elegant tea parties
✨ Embrace your frilly fairytale side
#cozygame #egl #cozygames
November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hi #PitchYaGame!
#SugarplumCafe is an ~aesthetic~ merge crafting game where you run a pastel rococo café 💖
🍰 Merge ingredients into desserts
🎀 Meet fashionable ladies inspired by sweets
🫖 Host elegant tea parties
✨ Embrace your frilly fairytale side
#cozygame #egl #cozygames
#SugarplumCafe is an ~aesthetic~ merge crafting game where you run a pastel rococo café 💖
🍰 Merge ingredients into desserts
🎀 Meet fashionable ladies inspired by sweets
🫖 Host elegant tea parties
✨ Embrace your frilly fairytale side
#cozygame #egl #cozygames
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Happy Halloween! 🎃 After 4 months of work, VAMPIRES, my immersive short story, is finally released.
This is a pretty personal work, so take your time with it. It's about 15,000 words, so not super long.
halfcourtyeet.itch.io/vampires
Enjoy!
#gamedev #twine #gamewriting #indiedev #writing
This is a pretty personal work, so take your time with it. It's about 15,000 words, so not super long.
halfcourtyeet.itch.io/vampires
Enjoy!
#gamedev #twine #gamewriting #indiedev #writing
VAMPIRES by halfcourtyeet
Play in your browser
halfcourtyeet.itch.io
November 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 After 4 months of work, VAMPIRES, my immersive short story, is finally released.
This is a pretty personal work, so take your time with it. It's about 15,000 words, so not super long.
halfcourtyeet.itch.io/vampires
Enjoy!
#gamedev #twine #gamewriting #indiedev #writing
This is a pretty personal work, so take your time with it. It's about 15,000 words, so not super long.
halfcourtyeet.itch.io/vampires
Enjoy!
#gamedev #twine #gamewriting #indiedev #writing
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If you need food, check out plentifulapp.com for local distribution
Plentiful - Homepage
Across the US, over 40 million people visit a charitable food program each year, often waiting in long lines for service. Plentiful eliminates lines, increases agency, and restores dignity to families...
plentifulapp.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you need food, check out plentifulapp.com for local distribution
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Hard to believe it's already been ten years that Gaming Alexandria has been around. Here's a (late) article about our history, as well as special thanks and small blurbs from others of what Gaming Alexandria has meant to them. Here's to another ten years! www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/11/g...
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hard to believe it's already been ten years that Gaming Alexandria has been around. Here's a (late) article about our history, as well as special thanks and small blurbs from others of what Gaming Alexandria has meant to them. Here's to another ten years! www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/2025/11/g...
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The Starfriends Kickstarter ends in 48 hours! We're closing it out with a mini-tournament stream feat. various legends facing off for honor, glory, and a custom Starfriend drawn live during a special Buchla synth set by Nick Sylvester. Join our discord now to save the date: starfriends.online/stream
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Starfriends Kickstarter ends in 48 hours! We're closing it out with a mini-tournament stream feat. various legends facing off for honor, glory, and a custom Starfriend drawn live during a special Buchla synth set by Nick Sylvester. Join our discord now to save the date: starfriends.online/stream
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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
October 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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...
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After a long gap, pleased to share:
Episode 2 of Games & Resistance, a slow-burn podcast miniseries hosted by @chadtoprak.bsky.social & me.
We interview Lebanese / NYC game dev Ramsey Nasser about his work, including recent project gaza.memorial.
games-and-resistance.pinecast.co/episode/739b...
Episode 2 of Games & Resistance, a slow-burn podcast miniseries hosted by @chadtoprak.bsky.social & me.
We interview Lebanese / NYC game dev Ramsey Nasser about his work, including recent project gaza.memorial.
games-and-resistance.pinecast.co/episode/739b...
S1E2 - 02 - Ramsey Nasser
# Episode 2 - Ramsey Nasser For our second episode, we talk to Ramsey Nasser, a Lebanese game designer, computer scientist, and educator who lives in NYC. We talk to Ramsey about one of his recent p...
games-and-resistance.pinecast.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
After a long gap, pleased to share:
Episode 2 of Games & Resistance, a slow-burn podcast miniseries hosted by @chadtoprak.bsky.social & me.
We interview Lebanese / NYC game dev Ramsey Nasser about his work, including recent project gaza.memorial.
games-and-resistance.pinecast.co/episode/739b...
Episode 2 of Games & Resistance, a slow-burn podcast miniseries hosted by @chadtoprak.bsky.social & me.
We interview Lebanese / NYC game dev Ramsey Nasser about his work, including recent project gaza.memorial.
games-and-resistance.pinecast.co/episode/739b...
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Still need more baseball?
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Still need more baseball?
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
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It's recently come to my attention that someone made a fake UZDoom website. DO NOT CLICK IT!
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
It's recently come to my attention that someone made a fake UZDoom website. DO NOT CLICK IT!
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
The only official website for UZDoom is ZDoom dot org and the ONLY official place to get future UZDoom downloads would be the official UZDoom Github page!
Stay safe out there y'all
[Boosts appreciated]
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Announcing: Eggplant Community Game Jam aka Eggjam #28, "Make A Broughlike"!! Join the talented devs from our discord in celebrating the oeuvre of @smestorp.bsky.social and getting into the spirit of our upcoming series, A Year of Michael Brough! itch.io/jam/eggjam-28
Eggjam #28
A game jam from 2025-10-24 to 2025-11-24 hosted by Eggplant Game Jams. The Jam Welcome to the Eggplant Game Jam! Or as it is more affectionately known in the community: The Eggjam. In celebration of t...
itch.io
October 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Announcing: Eggplant Community Game Jam aka Eggjam #28, "Make A Broughlike"!! Join the talented devs from our discord in celebrating the oeuvre of @smestorp.bsky.social and getting into the spirit of our upcoming series, A Year of Michael Brough! itch.io/jam/eggjam-28
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How do you balance a career in games PR with punk stardom?
In our latest episode, @lizzietrouble.bsky.social , lead vocalist and guitarist of indie Teens in Trouble, discusses her dual life and, reveals her surprising link to Street Fighter 4.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4m0JOvj
In our latest episode, @lizzietrouble.bsky.social , lead vocalist and guitarist of indie Teens in Trouble, discusses her dual life and, reveals her surprising link to Street Fighter 4.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4m0JOvj
September 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
How do you balance a career in games PR with punk stardom?
In our latest episode, @lizzietrouble.bsky.social , lead vocalist and guitarist of indie Teens in Trouble, discusses her dual life and, reveals her surprising link to Street Fighter 4.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4m0JOvj
In our latest episode, @lizzietrouble.bsky.social , lead vocalist and guitarist of indie Teens in Trouble, discusses her dual life and, reveals her surprising link to Street Fighter 4.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4m0JOvj
I've been trying to avoid McDonald's but I have to admit this is pretty funny
The McDonald’s x Street Fighter collab in Japan is incredible. No notes. 🤌
October 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I've been trying to avoid McDonald's but I have to admit this is pretty funny
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Our FIRST-EVER #GDQueer schedule is OUT NOW!! 🌈🎉
Congratulations to our amazing runners, and a tremendous "thank you" to anyone and everyone who submitted a run for this brand-new event!!
gamesdonequick.com/schedule/61
Congratulations to our amazing runners, and a tremendous "thank you" to anyone and everyone who submitted a run for this brand-new event!!
gamesdonequick.com/schedule/61
October 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our FIRST-EVER #GDQueer schedule is OUT NOW!! 🌈🎉
Congratulations to our amazing runners, and a tremendous "thank you" to anyone and everyone who submitted a run for this brand-new event!!
gamesdonequick.com/schedule/61
Congratulations to our amazing runners, and a tremendous "thank you" to anyone and everyone who submitted a run for this brand-new event!!
gamesdonequick.com/schedule/61
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This is the story of Sega's R360: The legendary arcade cabinet that spun players around and left arcade floors far too early. Exclusive interviews, developer quotes, and more!
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
Sega R360: Spinning Dreams in the Arcade
YouTube video by One Million Power
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This is the story of Sega's R360: The legendary arcade cabinet that spun players around and left arcade floors far too early. Exclusive interviews, developer quotes, and more!
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
I'd appreciate not only everyone watching, but also sharing this post and the video!
youtu.be/I-LnKFILB5I
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‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
October 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.
WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.
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This is the final result after colors for the X-Muppets original art by @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social below. #artlife #comics #art
February 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is the final result after colors for the X-Muppets original art by @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social below. #artlife #comics #art
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In honor of Myst's birthday, here's some footage we helped Cyan recover...
This is part of an unused easter egg from Myst that would've appeared in the Mazerunner puzzle, featuring the original dev team!
Watch the full video in our digital archive: archive.gamehistory.org/item/f969182...
This is part of an unused easter egg from Myst that would've appeared in the Mazerunner puzzle, featuring the original dev team!
Watch the full video in our digital archive: archive.gamehistory.org/item/f969182...
September 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
In honor of Myst's birthday, here's some footage we helped Cyan recover...
This is part of an unused easter egg from Myst that would've appeared in the Mazerunner puzzle, featuring the original dev team!
Watch the full video in our digital archive: archive.gamehistory.org/item/f969182...
This is part of an unused easter egg from Myst that would've appeared in the Mazerunner puzzle, featuring the original dev team!
Watch the full video in our digital archive: archive.gamehistory.org/item/f969182...
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We've passed 4000 magazines in our digital library! Every issue is cataloged and text-searchable, so it's easier than ever to do historical research with game magazines
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/9a193...
Here's a few recent highlights... 🧵
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/9a193...
Here's a few recent highlights... 🧵
September 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We've passed 4000 magazines in our digital library! Every issue is cataloged and text-searchable, so it's easier than ever to do historical research with game magazines
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/9a193...
Here's a few recent highlights... 🧵
archive.gamehistory.org/folder/9a193...
Here's a few recent highlights... 🧵
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🚨CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 MERCH ALERT🚨
🦾Overseer/Sleeper Long Sleeve
🚀RIG and crew Deskmat
‼️Lenticular mood pins
🎲Hanging dice Rig pin
I had a lot of fun designing these with Fangamer, Grab yours now at: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
🦾Overseer/Sleeper Long Sleeve
🚀RIG and crew Deskmat
‼️Lenticular mood pins
🎲Hanging dice Rig pin
I had a lot of fun designing these with Fangamer, Grab yours now at: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
August 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🚨CITIZEN SLEEPER 2 MERCH ALERT🚨
🦾Overseer/Sleeper Long Sleeve
🚀RIG and crew Deskmat
‼️Lenticular mood pins
🎲Hanging dice Rig pin
I had a lot of fun designing these with Fangamer, Grab yours now at: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
🦾Overseer/Sleeper Long Sleeve
🚀RIG and crew Deskmat
‼️Lenticular mood pins
🎲Hanging dice Rig pin
I had a lot of fun designing these with Fangamer, Grab yours now at: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
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game genres are so fuzzy and confusing...what's an Action Adventure game?? what do you actually do in an RPG?? to fix this, i got together with loads of my lovely friends to create a much more descriptive classification system. all games can be neatly placed into the New Genres
August 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
game genres are so fuzzy and confusing...what's an Action Adventure game?? what do you actually do in an RPG?? to fix this, i got together with loads of my lovely friends to create a much more descriptive classification system. all games can be neatly placed into the New Genres
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UK folks - reiterating that it's super important that you download Wikipedia for offline use like now-ish if you want to guarantee you can keep having that incredible resource!!
www.howtogeek.com/260023/how-t...
www.howtogeek.com/260023/how-t...
August 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
UK folks - reiterating that it's super important that you download Wikipedia for offline use like now-ish if you want to guarantee you can keep having that incredible resource!!
www.howtogeek.com/260023/how-t...
www.howtogeek.com/260023/how-t...
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August 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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We've acquired the historic game magazine Computer Entertainer.
As in, we got the rights. We own the magazine. And we're putting it into the Creative Commons for anyone to use for free.
Learn more: gamehistory.org/computerente...
As in, we got the rights. We own the magazine. And we're putting it into the Creative Commons for anyone to use for free.
Learn more: gamehistory.org/computerente...
August 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We've acquired the historic game magazine Computer Entertainer.
As in, we got the rights. We own the magazine. And we're putting it into the Creative Commons for anyone to use for free.
Learn more: gamehistory.org/computerente...
As in, we got the rights. We own the magazine. And we're putting it into the Creative Commons for anyone to use for free.
Learn more: gamehistory.org/computerente...