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PhD in cancer genetics turned healthcare communicator. Lover of turn-based indie games. Writes a weekly newsletter covering the latest in video game research. https://ingamescientist.substack.com
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Folk Emerging just had its biggest week ever, with an awesome article in Rock Paper Shotgun (🔗👇), 1000+ people signing up for the first public beta, and +2500 wishlists!
huge thanks to everyone in the #TurnBasedThursday community that playtested, and cheers @epyoncf.bsky.social for hosting today :)
huge thanks to everyone in the #TurnBasedThursday community that playtested, and cheers @epyoncf.bsky.social for hosting today :)
Folk Emerging is a fascinating 4X strategy game about prehistoric nomads that ends where Civilization begins
In turn-based sim Folk Emerging, you take charge of a hunter-gather community from millions of years ago.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
August 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Folk Emerging just had its biggest week ever, with an awesome article in Rock Paper Shotgun (🔗👇), 1000+ people signing up for the first public beta, and +2500 wishlists!
huge thanks to everyone in the #TurnBasedThursday community that playtested, and cheers @epyoncf.bsky.social for hosting today :)
huge thanks to everyone in the #TurnBasedThursday community that playtested, and cheers @epyoncf.bsky.social for hosting today :)
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Once again we have the honor of officially hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday.
Board is set, pieces are in motion - #GameDev, it's your turn!
Share this thread and post your turn-based projects below with the hashtag.
TB fans, ❤️ and wishlist the games you're excited about!
Board is set, pieces are in motion - #GameDev, it's your turn!
Share this thread and post your turn-based projects below with the hashtag.
TB fans, ❤️ and wishlist the games you're excited about!
August 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Once again we have the honor of officially hosting this week's #TurnBasedThursday.
Board is set, pieces are in motion - #GameDev, it's your turn!
Share this thread and post your turn-based projects below with the hashtag.
TB fans, ❤️ and wishlist the games you're excited about!
Board is set, pieces are in motion - #GameDev, it's your turn!
Share this thread and post your turn-based projects below with the hashtag.
TB fans, ❤️ and wishlist the games you're excited about!
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📣 PUBLIC BETA ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️
Super excited to announce the FIRST EVER beta test for Folk Emerging, happening August 7-18!
SIGN UP & get more info here 👇
subscribepage.io/vAwvvR
I can't wait to have you play it and hear your feedback! Please share this post far and wide 🍻 #gamedev #indiegame 🎮
Super excited to announce the FIRST EVER beta test for Folk Emerging, happening August 7-18!
SIGN UP & get more info here 👇
subscribepage.io/vAwvvR
I can't wait to have you play it and hear your feedback! Please share this post far and wide 🍻 #gamedev #indiegame 🎮
July 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
📣 PUBLIC BETA ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️
Super excited to announce the FIRST EVER beta test for Folk Emerging, happening August 7-18!
SIGN UP & get more info here 👇
subscribepage.io/vAwvvR
I can't wait to have you play it and hear your feedback! Please share this post far and wide 🍻 #gamedev #indiegame 🎮
Super excited to announce the FIRST EVER beta test for Folk Emerging, happening August 7-18!
SIGN UP & get more info here 👇
subscribepage.io/vAwvvR
I can't wait to have you play it and hear your feedback! Please share this post far and wide 🍻 #gamedev #indiegame 🎮
OMG I'M SO EXCITED!
📣 PUBLIC BETA ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️
Super excited to announce the FIRST EVER beta test for Folk Emerging, happening August 7-18!
SIGN UP & get more info here 👇
subscribepage.io/vAwvvR
I can't wait to have you play it and hear your feedback! Please share this post far and wide 🍻 #gamedev #indiegame 🎮
Super excited to announce the FIRST EVER beta test for Folk Emerging, happening August 7-18!
SIGN UP & get more info here 👇
subscribepage.io/vAwvvR
I can't wait to have you play it and hear your feedback! Please share this post far and wide 🍻 #gamedev #indiegame 🎮
July 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
OMG I'M SO EXCITED!
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Calling all turn-based hackers! 🦾
We are honored to be this week's official #TurnBasedThursday hosts! 🧉
💬 Are you a #gamedev working on a turn-based marvel? Drop us a line below!
🕹️ Are you a turn-based lover? Support by checking the games and wishlisting your favorites!
We are honored to be this week's official #TurnBasedThursday hosts! 🧉
💬 Are you a #gamedev working on a turn-based marvel? Drop us a line below!
🕹️ Are you a turn-based lover? Support by checking the games and wishlisting your favorites!
July 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Calling all turn-based hackers! 🦾
We are honored to be this week's official #TurnBasedThursday hosts! 🧉
💬 Are you a #gamedev working on a turn-based marvel? Drop us a line below!
🕹️ Are you a turn-based lover? Support by checking the games and wishlisting your favorites!
We are honored to be this week's official #TurnBasedThursday hosts! 🧉
💬 Are you a #gamedev working on a turn-based marvel? Drop us a line below!
🕹️ Are you a turn-based lover? Support by checking the games and wishlisting your favorites!
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Hey! I'm hosting the official #TurnBasedThursday thread on BlueSky this week 🙌
Are you a #GameDev / #IndieDev making turn-based games? Post your projects in the replies using the hashtag!
Do you love playing turn-based games? Check out the awesome devs below and support them with your ❤️🔁🗨️
Are you a #GameDev / #IndieDev making turn-based games? Post your projects in the replies using the hashtag!
Do you love playing turn-based games? Check out the awesome devs below and support them with your ❤️🔁🗨️
July 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Hey! I'm hosting the official #TurnBasedThursday thread on BlueSky this week 🙌
Are you a #GameDev / #IndieDev making turn-based games? Post your projects in the replies using the hashtag!
Do you love playing turn-based games? Check out the awesome devs below and support them with your ❤️🔁🗨️
Are you a #GameDev / #IndieDev making turn-based games? Post your projects in the replies using the hashtag!
Do you love playing turn-based games? Check out the awesome devs below and support them with your ❤️🔁🗨️
The ultimate intersection of 🎮#gaming and 🧪#science!
I'll be deep-diving into this Japanese study that says VR may help improve some forms of nearsightedness!
www.ign.com/articles/thi...
I'll be deep-diving into this Japanese study that says VR may help improve some forms of nearsightedness!
www.ign.com/articles/thi...
This VR Game Developed by Japanese Scientists Could Improve Your Eyesight - IGN
With smartphones, game consoles and computers, it’s easy to rack up screen time these days. Of course, this isn’t great for your eyes, as anyone who has suffered an eyestrain hangover after spending h...
www.ign.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The ultimate intersection of 🎮#gaming and 🧪#science!
I'll be deep-diving into this Japanese study that says VR may help improve some forms of nearsightedness!
www.ign.com/articles/thi...
I'll be deep-diving into this Japanese study that says VR may help improve some forms of nearsightedness!
www.ign.com/articles/thi...
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So happy to be this week's official #TurnBasedThursday host 🥳
Your turn to shine #GameDev #IndieDev, reply with your #turnbased games; use the hashtag! ☝
Love #turnbased games? ♥ / 🔃 great games in the replies and @ who should be in! RPGs, strategy, sims, all welcome!
Your turn to shine #GameDev #IndieDev, reply with your #turnbased games; use the hashtag! ☝
Love #turnbased games? ♥ / 🔃 great games in the replies and @ who should be in! RPGs, strategy, sims, all welcome!
May 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
So happy to be this week's official #TurnBasedThursday host 🥳
Your turn to shine #GameDev #IndieDev, reply with your #turnbased games; use the hashtag! ☝
Love #turnbased games? ♥ / 🔃 great games in the replies and @ who should be in! RPGs, strategy, sims, all welcome!
Your turn to shine #GameDev #IndieDev, reply with your #turnbased games; use the hashtag! ☝
Love #turnbased games? ♥ / 🔃 great games in the replies and @ who should be in! RPGs, strategy, sims, all welcome!
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Absolutely psyched to be the official host of this week's #TurnBasedThursday!
#GameDev & #IndieDev: Show us your game!
Players of #TurnBased games, your moves are:
❤️ Like
► 🔁 Share
🗨️ Comment
🌠 Wishlist
Get ready to capture all the amazing games below 👇💜
#GameDev & #IndieDev: Show us your game!
Players of #TurnBased games, your moves are:
❤️ Like
► 🔁 Share
🗨️ Comment
🌠 Wishlist
Get ready to capture all the amazing games below 👇💜
May 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Absolutely psyched to be the official host of this week's #TurnBasedThursday!
#GameDev & #IndieDev: Show us your game!
Players of #TurnBased games, your moves are:
❤️ Like
► 🔁 Share
🗨️ Comment
🌠 Wishlist
Get ready to capture all the amazing games below 👇💜
#GameDev & #IndieDev: Show us your game!
Players of #TurnBased games, your moves are:
❤️ Like
► 🔁 Share
🗨️ Comment
🌠 Wishlist
Get ready to capture all the amazing games below 👇💜
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Temple of the Roguelike is honored to officially host #TurnBasedThursday today! Developers, share your #turnbased game as a reply to this post (all genres are welcome!). Everybody, if you enjoy turn-based games, repost this message to get more people playing these great games!
April 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Temple of the Roguelike is honored to officially host #TurnBasedThursday today! Developers, share your #turnbased game as a reply to this post (all genres are welcome!). Everybody, if you enjoy turn-based games, repost this message to get more people playing these great games!
Happy #TurnBasedThursday to all!
Check out my three picks for turn-based games releasing in May! There's even a double decker deckbuilder!!
@ritualstudios.bsky.social
@bigfangames.com
@boxdragon.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
Check out my three picks for turn-based games releasing in May! There's even a double decker deckbuilder!!
@ritualstudios.bsky.social
@bigfangames.com
@boxdragon.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
3 new turn-based games for May
Can't go wrong with double decker deckbuilding
open.substack.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Happy #TurnBasedThursday to all!
Check out my three picks for turn-based games releasing in May! There's even a double decker deckbuilder!!
@ritualstudios.bsky.social
@bigfangames.com
@boxdragon.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
Check out my three picks for turn-based games releasing in May! There's even a double decker deckbuilder!!
@ritualstudios.bsky.social
@bigfangames.com
@boxdragon.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
Just published my thoughts and hopes for games research 🧪
Everyone playing games 🎮 make sure you balance your gaming diet!
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/the-scurvy...
Everyone playing games 🎮 make sure you balance your gaming diet!
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/the-scurvy...
The scurvy of gaming
Balance is the key to a healthy gaming diet
ingamescientist.substack.com
April 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Just published my thoughts and hopes for games research 🧪
Everyone playing games 🎮 make sure you balance your gaming diet!
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/the-scurvy...
Everyone playing games 🎮 make sure you balance your gaming diet!
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/the-scurvy...
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Once again, it's #TurnBasedThursday, and we're officially hosting it this week!
#GameDev and #IndieDev, show us your projects!
Turn-based gamers, have a look, you're sure to find something you'll like in this thread! And don't forget to share what you like to show support!
#GameDev and #IndieDev, show us your projects!
Turn-based gamers, have a look, you're sure to find something you'll like in this thread! And don't forget to share what you like to show support!
March 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Once again, it's #TurnBasedThursday, and we're officially hosting it this week!
#GameDev and #IndieDev, show us your projects!
Turn-based gamers, have a look, you're sure to find something you'll like in this thread! And don't forget to share what you like to show support!
#GameDev and #IndieDev, show us your projects!
Turn-based gamers, have a look, you're sure to find something you'll like in this thread! And don't forget to share what you like to show support!
It was hard to narrow it to a list of three, but here are my TOP 3 picks for turn-based games releasing in April! 🎮
@expedition33.bsky.social
@rogueduck.net
@Nordcurrent (they aren't on Bluesky)
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/3-new-turn...
@expedition33.bsky.social
@rogueduck.net
@Nordcurrent (they aren't on Bluesky)
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/3-new-turn...
3 new turn-based games for April
Unlucky 33, clonizing, and not-yet-XCOM 3
ingamescientist.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It was hard to narrow it to a list of three, but here are my TOP 3 picks for turn-based games releasing in April! 🎮
@expedition33.bsky.social
@rogueduck.net
@Nordcurrent (they aren't on Bluesky)
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/3-new-turn...
@expedition33.bsky.social
@rogueduck.net
@Nordcurrent (they aren't on Bluesky)
ingamescientist.substack.com/p/3-new-turn...
Let's see how my first science 🧪 share here goes!
Question for all of you: would YOU get on a self-driving car that was trained in GTA V?
Researchers in Italy are tackling model training a little differently, using video games.
Let me know your thoughts below!
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
Question for all of you: would YOU get on a self-driving car that was trained in GTA V?
Researchers in Italy are tackling model training a little differently, using video games.
Let me know your thoughts below!
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
Would you get in a robotaxi trained by GTA V?
Can video games be used to train computers and tools of the future?
open.substack.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Let's see how my first science 🧪 share here goes!
Question for all of you: would YOU get on a self-driving car that was trained in GTA V?
Researchers in Italy are tackling model training a little differently, using video games.
Let me know your thoughts below!
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
Question for all of you: would YOU get on a self-driving car that was trained in GTA V?
Researchers in Italy are tackling model training a little differently, using video games.
Let me know your thoughts below!
open.substack.com/pub/ingamesc...
Not sure what happened to your handle, No More Robots, but I just wanted to say, I finished Act I of the demo for Starless Abyss and I AM IN LOVE.
Deckbuilding in space with Eldritch horrors...what more could I ask for?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx2n...
Deckbuilding in space with Eldritch horrors...what more could I ask for?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx2n...
Starless Abyss - Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by No More Robots
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Not sure what happened to your handle, No More Robots, but I just wanted to say, I finished Act I of the demo for Starless Abyss and I AM IN LOVE.
Deckbuilding in space with Eldritch horrors...what more could I ask for?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx2n...
Deckbuilding in space with Eldritch horrors...what more could I ask for?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx2n...
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Hello, we're new here! 😃
Currently working on 'Fragment - A Botanical Adventure', a cozy indie game about farming plants and animals in space!
Please visit us on Steam and wishlist it: store.steampowered.com/app/870930?u...
#indiegames #cozygames #indiedev
Currently working on 'Fragment - A Botanical Adventure', a cozy indie game about farming plants and animals in space!
Please visit us on Steam and wishlist it: store.steampowered.com/app/870930?u...
#indiegames #cozygames #indiedev
February 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hello, we're new here! 😃
Currently working on 'Fragment - A Botanical Adventure', a cozy indie game about farming plants and animals in space!
Please visit us on Steam and wishlist it: store.steampowered.com/app/870930?u...
#indiegames #cozygames #indiedev
Currently working on 'Fragment - A Botanical Adventure', a cozy indie game about farming plants and animals in space!
Please visit us on Steam and wishlist it: store.steampowered.com/app/870930?u...
#indiegames #cozygames #indiedev
I wanted to share with you all a HUGE list of turn-based #indiegames to look forward to in 2025. Not everyone celebrates Christmas but this is a fun way to build some anticipation as we wind down the year and head into 2025.
Also, if you haven't already, checkout ingamescientist.substack.com!
Also, if you haven't already, checkout ingamescientist.substack.com!
December 2, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Monday morning muse
I read something about world-building the other day and would love if someone could make this game:
A turn-based game where the world map changes according to the ruler of the region...and your role is to bring stability for everyone.
#indiedev #indiegame
I read something about world-building the other day and would love if someone could make this game:
A turn-based game where the world map changes according to the ruler of the region...and your role is to bring stability for everyone.
#indiedev #indiegame
December 2, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Monday morning muse
I read something about world-building the other day and would love if someone could make this game:
A turn-based game where the world map changes according to the ruler of the region...and your role is to bring stability for everyone.
#indiedev #indiegame
I read something about world-building the other day and would love if someone could make this game:
A turn-based game where the world map changes according to the ruler of the region...and your role is to bring stability for everyone.
#indiedev #indiegame
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I've created a starter pack for the writers on Reconnect.
It's not 100% complete, but I'll keep adding as we go.
go.bsky.app/U5iXDw6
It's not 100% complete, but I'll keep adding as we go.
go.bsky.app/U5iXDw6
December 1, 2024 at 7:03 AM
I've created a starter pack for the writers on Reconnect.
It's not 100% complete, but I'll keep adding as we go.
go.bsky.app/U5iXDw6
It's not 100% complete, but I'll keep adding as we go.
go.bsky.app/U5iXDw6
I wanted to share with you all a HUGE list of turn-based #indiegames to look forward to in 2025. Not everyone celebrates Christmas but this is a fun way to build some anticipation as we wind down the year and head into 2025.
Also, if you haven't already, checkout ingamescientist.substack.com!
Also, if you haven't already, checkout ingamescientist.substack.com!
November 29, 2024 at 2:37 PM
I wanted to share with you all a HUGE list of turn-based #indiegames to look forward to in 2025. Not everyone celebrates Christmas but this is a fun way to build some anticipation as we wind down the year and head into 2025.
Also, if you haven't already, checkout ingamescientist.substack.com!
Also, if you haven't already, checkout ingamescientist.substack.com!