Jenny Xu | Talofa Games
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Launched @PlayRunLegends, a fitness battle game! CEO @talofagames.bsky.social working on games 🏃♀️@JCSoftGames | MIT CS | @thegameawards Future Class | Forbes 30U30 Games
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🧵 1/5 I thought the only way to stay motivated was to train harder. I was wrong.
As a sub-3-hour marathoner, I know how tough motivation can be. While building Monster Walk with @talofagames.bsky.social, I discovered something magical: reconnecting with drive in a way that’s light and sustainable.
As a sub-3-hour marathoner, I know how tough motivation can be. While building Monster Walk with @talofagames.bsky.social, I discovered something magical: reconnecting with drive in a way that’s light and sustainable.
Woke up to seeing Monster Walk in the top charts! 🌟
For the first time in @talofagames.bsky.social history, we entered the Top 5 Free Adventure category. It's unreal seeing us next to games like Pokémon GO!!
We've seen tens of thousands of players playing every single day, changing lives!
For the first time in @talofagames.bsky.social history, we entered the Top 5 Free Adventure category. It's unreal seeing us next to games like Pokémon GO!!
We've seen tens of thousands of players playing every single day, changing lives!
October 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Woke up to seeing Monster Walk in the top charts! 🌟
For the first time in @talofagames.bsky.social history, we entered the Top 5 Free Adventure category. It's unreal seeing us next to games like Pokémon GO!!
We've seen tens of thousands of players playing every single day, changing lives!
For the first time in @talofagames.bsky.social history, we entered the Top 5 Free Adventure category. It's unreal seeing us next to games like Pokémon GO!!
We've seen tens of thousands of players playing every single day, changing lives!
This is a first for us: Top of the front page of Google Play 🤯
In less than 2 weeks since opening up to the US and Europe, we've already seen 1 billion steps taken by players on Android and iOS in Monster Walk: Step Adventure!
Beyond grateful for this moment with @talofagames.bsky.social!
In less than 2 weeks since opening up to the US and Europe, we've already seen 1 billion steps taken by players on Android and iOS in Monster Walk: Step Adventure!
Beyond grateful for this moment with @talofagames.bsky.social!
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This is a first for us: Top of the front page of Google Play 🤯
In less than 2 weeks since opening up to the US and Europe, we've already seen 1 billion steps taken by players on Android and iOS in Monster Walk: Step Adventure!
Beyond grateful for this moment with @talofagames.bsky.social!
In less than 2 weeks since opening up to the US and Europe, we've already seen 1 billion steps taken by players on Android and iOS in Monster Walk: Step Adventure!
Beyond grateful for this moment with @talofagames.bsky.social!
Yesterday, we launched Monster Walk: Step Adventure in the US and Europe! This week has been a nonstop sprint - I did a 1:25 half-marathon PR on Sunday (6:32 min/mile)!
In just the first 8 hours after launch, players already took 30 million steps and collected 15,000 monsters!
In just the first 8 hours after launch, players already took 30 million steps and collected 15,000 monsters!
October 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Yesterday, we launched Monster Walk: Step Adventure in the US and Europe! This week has been a nonstop sprint - I did a 1:25 half-marathon PR on Sunday (6:32 min/mile)!
In just the first 8 hours after launch, players already took 30 million steps and collected 15,000 monsters!
In just the first 8 hours after launch, players already took 30 million steps and collected 15,000 monsters!
Proud to see Run Legends, @talofagames.bsky.social first fitness game, featured by Google Play for the Sydney Marathon — a race on my bucket list!
After a week of daily runs through Cologne during devcom + gamescom, I felt firsthand how powerful it is to have fitness games to play.
After a week of daily runs through Cologne during devcom + gamescom, I felt firsthand how powerful it is to have fitness games to play.
August 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Proud to see Run Legends, @talofagames.bsky.social first fitness game, featured by Google Play for the Sydney Marathon — a race on my bucket list!
After a week of daily runs through Cologne during devcom + gamescom, I felt firsthand how powerful it is to have fitness games to play.
After a week of daily runs through Cologne during devcom + gamescom, I felt firsthand how powerful it is to have fitness games to play.
Thrilled to join the speaker lineup at gamescom and devcom this year! 🫡
Thank you to the @igdafoundation.org , @igda.org , and @getwigi.com for having me as a speaker and panelist!
I'll also be a part of the @amazefest.bsky.social hypertalks on Thursday!
Thank you to the @igdafoundation.org , @igda.org , and @getwigi.com for having me as a speaker and panelist!
I'll also be a part of the @amazefest.bsky.social hypertalks on Thursday!
August 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Thrilled to join the speaker lineup at gamescom and devcom this year! 🫡
Thank you to the @igdafoundation.org , @igda.org , and @getwigi.com for having me as a speaker and panelist!
I'll also be a part of the @amazefest.bsky.social hypertalks on Thursday!
Thank you to the @igdafoundation.org , @igda.org , and @getwigi.com for having me as a speaker and panelist!
I'll also be a part of the @amazefest.bsky.social hypertalks on Thursday!
As a Gen Z founder, I’m building the game I wish I had growing up.
I had a blast speaking with Aaron at @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social about the development process for our new game, Monster Walk , and our plans for @talofagames.bsky.social!
www.pocketgamer.biz/how-talofa-g...
I had a blast speaking with Aaron at @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social about the development process for our new game, Monster Walk , and our plans for @talofagames.bsky.social!
www.pocketgamer.biz/how-talofa-g...
How Talofa Games' Monster Walk aims to stand out from Pokémon Go
Walking-based mobile games have been experimented with for many years, racing forward with 2016’s Pokémon Go and evolving into new forms ever since.
www.pocketgamer.biz
August 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As a Gen Z founder, I’m building the game I wish I had growing up.
I had a blast speaking with Aaron at @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social about the development process for our new game, Monster Walk , and our plans for @talofagames.bsky.social!
www.pocketgamer.biz/how-talofa-g...
I had a blast speaking with Aaron at @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social about the development process for our new game, Monster Walk , and our plans for @talofagames.bsky.social!
www.pocketgamer.biz/how-talofa-g...
1/2🧵 I ran a marathon with zero training—and finished 9th overall. Here’s what happened.
I ran the SF Marathon this weekend thanks to a last-minute sponsorship from Porter.run! I finished 3rd in the open division and 9th overall among women with a 3:03 — close to my PR!
I ran the SF Marathon this weekend thanks to a last-minute sponsorship from Porter.run! I finished 3rd in the open division and 9th overall among women with a 3:03 — close to my PR!
July 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
1/2🧵 I ran a marathon with zero training—and finished 9th overall. Here’s what happened.
I ran the SF Marathon this weekend thanks to a last-minute sponsorship from Porter.run! I finished 3rd in the open division and 9th overall among women with a 3:03 — close to my PR!
I ran the SF Marathon this weekend thanks to a last-minute sponsorship from Porter.run! I finished 3rd in the open division and 9th overall among women with a 3:03 — close to my PR!
Proud to see @talofagames.bsky.social featured by Google Play in their #WeArePlay global campaign for developers making a positive impact!
Over 7 million steps have been taken in the Monster Walk, already 7x more than last week!
Over 7 million steps have been taken in the Monster Walk, already 7x more than last week!
July 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Proud to see @talofagames.bsky.social featured by Google Play in their #WeArePlay global campaign for developers making a positive impact!
Over 7 million steps have been taken in the Monster Walk, already 7x more than last week!
Over 7 million steps have been taken in the Monster Walk, already 7x more than last week!
1 million steps taken already.
Blown away by the steps, coverage, and now a Google Play feature for Monster Walk and @talofagames.bsky.social !
I'll be at #Gamescom2025 for the first time! DM me if you’ll be there and want an early preview of what's next, or to join me for a walk and steps!
Blown away by the steps, coverage, and now a Google Play feature for Monster Walk and @talofagames.bsky.social !
I'll be at #Gamescom2025 for the first time! DM me if you’ll be there and want an early preview of what's next, or to join me for a walk and steps!
July 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
1 million steps taken already.
Blown away by the steps, coverage, and now a Google Play feature for Monster Walk and @talofagames.bsky.social !
I'll be at #Gamescom2025 for the first time! DM me if you’ll be there and want an early preview of what's next, or to join me for a walk and steps!
Blown away by the steps, coverage, and now a Google Play feature for Monster Walk and @talofagames.bsky.social !
I'll be at #Gamescom2025 for the first time! DM me if you’ll be there and want an early preview of what's next, or to join me for a walk and steps!
🧵 1/5 I thought the only way to stay motivated was to train harder. I was wrong.
As a sub-3-hour marathoner, I know how tough motivation can be. While building Monster Walk with @talofagames.bsky.social, I discovered something magical: reconnecting with drive in a way that’s light and sustainable.
As a sub-3-hour marathoner, I know how tough motivation can be. While building Monster Walk with @talofagames.bsky.social, I discovered something magical: reconnecting with drive in a way that’s light and sustainable.
July 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🧵 1/5 I thought the only way to stay motivated was to train harder. I was wrong.
As a sub-3-hour marathoner, I know how tough motivation can be. While building Monster Walk with @talofagames.bsky.social, I discovered something magical: reconnecting with drive in a way that’s light and sustainable.
As a sub-3-hour marathoner, I know how tough motivation can be. While building Monster Walk with @talofagames.bsky.social, I discovered something magical: reconnecting with drive in a way that’s light and sustainable.
Jumped off a boat into SF Bay to face pre-launch jitters! 💪
Finished my first tri: Escape from Alcatraz — 2:53, 11th in my age group, 36th woman.
Rough swim, slow bike (I need more training), strong run (5th in age group).
If founder stress gets to you… a triathlon clears the mind!
Finished my first tri: Escape from Alcatraz — 2:53, 11th in my age group, 36th woman.
Rough swim, slow bike (I need more training), strong run (5th in age group).
If founder stress gets to you… a triathlon clears the mind!
June 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Jumped off a boat into SF Bay to face pre-launch jitters! 💪
Finished my first tri: Escape from Alcatraz — 2:53, 11th in my age group, 36th woman.
Rough swim, slow bike (I need more training), strong run (5th in age group).
If founder stress gets to you… a triathlon clears the mind!
Finished my first tri: Escape from Alcatraz — 2:53, 11th in my age group, 36th woman.
Rough swim, slow bike (I need more training), strong run (5th in age group).
If founder stress gets to you… a triathlon clears the mind!
1/ Ran 28 miles for my 28th birthday—my longest run ever—because startups don’t stop running. 💥
Here’s a quick update on
@talofagames.bsky.social, what we did at #paxeast2025, and a sneak peek for what’s next 🧵 #founderjourney
Here’s a quick update on
@talofagames.bsky.social, what we did at #paxeast2025, and a sneak peek for what’s next 🧵 #founderjourney
May 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
1/ Ran 28 miles for my 28th birthday—my longest run ever—because startups don’t stop running. 💥
Here’s a quick update on
@talofagames.bsky.social, what we did at #paxeast2025, and a sneak peek for what’s next 🧵 #founderjourney
Here’s a quick update on
@talofagames.bsky.social, what we did at #paxeast2025, and a sneak peek for what’s next 🧵 #founderjourney
1/3🏃Ran my first #BostonMarathon this week—3:02 on the hilly course after aiming for sub-3:00. Not perfect, but I’m darn proud. What made it even more special? I ran it with my mom. A dream since my MIT days, and something I’ll never forget. ❤️
April 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
1/3🏃Ran my first #BostonMarathon this week—3:02 on the hilly course after aiming for sub-3:00. Not perfect, but I’m darn proud. What made it even more special? I ran it with my mom. A dream since my MIT days, and something I’ll never forget. ❤️
It's the last day of GDC and got a surprise at 5 am that @talofagames.bsky.social Run Legends is being featured on the App Store! It's been a nonstop week with the highlights being hosting a 6 am GDC run Tuesday and giving a talk on getting funding the same day.
#gdc2025
#gdc2025
March 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It's the last day of GDC and got a surprise at 5 am that @talofagames.bsky.social Run Legends is being featured on the App Store! It's been a nonstop week with the highlights being hosting a 6 am GDC run Tuesday and giving a talk on getting funding the same day.
#gdc2025
#gdc2025
I'm doing my very first official GDC talk this year💪!
In case you didn't want to join my 6 am GDC run event on Tuesday (or come to both 👁), I have a 3 pm talk that day with Justin Berenbaum and Tony Grayson about funding and sharing hot takes (?) and tips and tricks from our experience!
In case you didn't want to join my 6 am GDC run event on Tuesday (or come to both 👁), I have a 3 pm talk that day with Justin Berenbaum and Tony Grayson about funding and sharing hot takes (?) and tips and tricks from our experience!
March 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I'm doing my very first official GDC talk this year💪!
In case you didn't want to join my 6 am GDC run event on Tuesday (or come to both 👁), I have a 3 pm talk that day with Justin Berenbaum and Tony Grayson about funding and sharing hot takes (?) and tips and tricks from our experience!
In case you didn't want to join my 6 am GDC run event on Tuesday (or come to both 👁), I have a 3 pm talk that day with Justin Berenbaum and Tony Grayson about funding and sharing hot takes (?) and tips and tricks from our experience!
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Such an honor to be featured for #WomensHistoryMonth! Thank you to the Google Play team ❤️
Found out about Google Play featuring
Talofa Games and Run Legends this month for Women’s History Month because our DAU spiked 10x 🤯!
Huge shoutout and thank you to Google for the support here and for driving to elevate new voices in gaming 🙏
Talofa Games and Run Legends this month for Women’s History Month because our DAU spiked 10x 🤯!
Huge shoutout and thank you to Google for the support here and for driving to elevate new voices in gaming 🙏
March 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Such an honor to be featured for #WomensHistoryMonth! Thank you to the Google Play team ❤️
Found out about Google Play featuring
Talofa Games and Run Legends this month for Women’s History Month because our DAU spiked 10x 🤯!
Huge shoutout and thank you to Google for the support here and for driving to elevate new voices in gaming 🙏
Talofa Games and Run Legends this month for Women’s History Month because our DAU spiked 10x 🤯!
Huge shoutout and thank you to Google for the support here and for driving to elevate new voices in gaming 🙏
March 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Found out about Google Play featuring
Talofa Games and Run Legends this month for Women’s History Month because our DAU spiked 10x 🤯!
Huge shoutout and thank you to Google for the support here and for driving to elevate new voices in gaming 🙏
Talofa Games and Run Legends this month for Women’s History Month because our DAU spiked 10x 🤯!
Huge shoutout and thank you to Google for the support here and for driving to elevate new voices in gaming 🙏