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Yiyi
@yiyiwzhang.bsky.social
Community & PR, Heart Machine | Vice President, Arcade Commons | Director, Gumbo Collective | Founder, Women in Games NYC | Graphic Designer, Qweerty Gamers | Immigration Attorney
"I wish Andrew Cuomo the best in private life" @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

#murderedbywords
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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yeah that's right eat shit AGAIN cuomo you filthy sex pest fuck
yeah that's right eat shit cuomo you filthy sex pest fuck
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Yes, please still buy Possessor(s) to open doors for talented people like @awfultyler.bsky.social and everyone else who worked so hard on it...

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November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
✨ We’re looking for a fresh new graphic design for the upcoming National Egg Cream Invitational. 💵 $500 prize
Deadline Nov 14 midnight

Your art will appear on merch, marketing materials and our socials.

Tag a local artist or share this post to spread the word!
#DesignContest #artcontest
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Can't believe I'm saying this again so soon, but I've been laid off from Heart Machine.

Please check out Possessor(s) on Nov 11th, I'm incredibly excited for you all to experience what I've been working so hard on the past year.

Gonna just keep on moving forward and makin art

mattgraczykart.com
Matt Graczyk - Environment Artist
mattgraczykart.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Unfortunately my time with the lovely teams of Hyper Light Breaker and Possessor(s) is coming to an end tomorrow. It was a great time working with such passionate and talented individuals on this team and i'm wishing everybody a whole lot of luck and perseverance with job hunting in these hard times
October 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Hi everyone... So this happened a bit sooner than I had originally anticipated. I am actively looking for work (along with so many others in this industry 💪😔🤘). If anyone is looking for a goober of an animator to join their team, please feel free to message me. <3 www.linkedin.com/in/annavriel...
October 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Even if im no longer a part of the company i hope that folks still play Possessor(s) because we, the devs, put a lot of hard work and love into it. We want to see it be enjoyed by folks~
Unfortunately my time with the lovely teams of Hyper Light Breaker and Possessor(s) is coming to an end tomorrow. It was a great time working with such passionate and talented individuals on this team and i'm wishing everybody a whole lot of luck and perseverance with job hunting in these hard times
October 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Excited to get back to running monthly playtest nights at Gumbo !! I've got big shoes to fill following @hamra.digital 's excellent tenure 🤩 ......
Next playtest night - pull up!

(host @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social )
October 30, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Layoffs at Launch: that's game dev.
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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My time at Heart Machine has sadly come to a rather abrupt end. I was there for almost 6 years, & had been working on Breaker since summer 2020. It was a pleasure working with them!

Now, a new chapter begins.
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
There's no more valuable hire than Myriame. Seriously
My heart is heavy & I might have more to say on that later, but I've got news today that my time at Heart Machine will come to an end after POSSESSOR(S) ships.

I'm honestly too busy... literally shipping the game to start actively looking for work, but I'll be looking for my next gig in December. 🥲
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
this game makes my jaw clench and my heart go boom boom boom!!!!!!!! let's get it to 10 reviews in its first day!!! (that's when the steam algo magic happens apparently)

store.steampowered.com/app/3894020/...
October 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Perfect Liar - a modern juke-em-up / a speedrunner's purgatory / a bite-sized dose of cortisol

OUT NOW ON STEAM. Support this tiny indie dev. Let's get this game to 10 reviews in its first 24 hours!!!! 💪 💪 💪

store.steampowered.com/app/3894020/...
October 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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After 7.5 years, my time making music & sound at @heartmachine.bsky.social is ending w/ the recent layoffs.

I'd love to keep pushing boundaries -- please reach out if you think I can help solve your audio problems, especially if you're doing something artistically wild.

RTs appreciated 🙏
Troupe Gammage Music Reel
YouTube video by troupe gammage
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October 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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100%. The @videogameworkers.bsky.social Freelancing Committee has union insurance ranked as our #1 priority. The process of securing affordable insurance for all union members will admittedly be a long road, but it’s one we MUST take. So often health insurance is the “carrot on a stick.”
I'd love to see game dev unions focus on advocacy for policy changes so groups like @gumbonyc.bsky.social can purchase group health insurance for members. A lot of game devs are freelancers / contract workers, esp. these days where w2 jobs are scarce. For some, it's literally life and death.
October 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I'd love to see game dev unions focus on advocacy for policy changes so groups like @gumbonyc.bsky.social can purchase group health insurance for members. A lot of game devs are freelancers / contract workers, esp. these days where w2 jobs are scarce. For some, it's literally life and death.
October 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Felt Education provides free remote English classes for immigrants. The migrant crisis is worse than it's ever been, esp. for mothers with young children. Maybe you've seen them on the subway selling candy.

It's getting cold and they need help.
Please donate 🙏
givebutter.com/Rk6L5Y/back-...
October 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
@skatestory.com bout to be goty in a brand new category
October 17, 2025 at 2:47 AM
one of the highlights of last night's State of the Game Industry panel @nyugamecenter.bsky.social was getting to jam in a plug for @skatestory.com in the middle of a plug for @gumbonyc.bsky.social ✨✨✨
October 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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State of the Game Industry panel, Oct 9, archived stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25875...

With IGDA NYC's @mpts33.bsky.social
NYC Indie Game Social's @jesshaskins.bsky.social
GUMBO's @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social
EGD's @xenjade.bsky.social
Doc film maker @timrattray.bsky.social moderating
The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community - nyugamecenter on Twitch
nyugamecenter went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Just Chatting VOD now.
www.twitch.tv
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
when I'm unemployed from PR, does that mean I really get to run my fucking mouth...? silver linings
October 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Astrology has ruined space
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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IGDA NYC's @mpts33.bsky.social will also be there, along with @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social from @gumbonyc.bsky.social and Kyro Willis-Undenstock from @egdcollective.bsky.social

Get a taste of @timrattray.bsky.social docuseries on NYC game scene. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...
October 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM