Recent posts by Web Professionals with a Focus on Game Development and Storytelling on Bluesky
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Retro Blast💫
retroblast.bsky.socialAlright. I genuinely, unequivocally, could not disagree with this statement more. Gamers should be able to enjoy whatever the hell they want. It does not effect you. If someone told me I'm not "allowed" to enjoy a game I love I would actually laugh. Worst take of the day.
Cat Manning
catacalypto.bsky.socialcalling the offices of the feckless, out of touch political class is a thing to do, and we should do it. but it is not the beginning or end of taking care of those around us, and we should use whatever we are feeling right now to help those who will suffer most from our ruling class’s choices.
Trick Weekes
trickweekes.bsky.socialSince a joke I made in the comments of a friend's Twitch stream is being taken angrily by people as gospel, a gentle reminder: - If it's not in the game itself or an official tie-in product, it's not canon. - I don't own characters from games. I can say my intention when writing, but that's it.
Shinobi602
shinobi602.bsky.socialNew Starship Troopers film is happening at Sony Pictures, written and directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9). ➡️ deadline.com/2025/03/star... The new film will go back to the 1959 source material by Robert A. Heinlein and not be based on the 1997 Paul Verhoeven movie.
Nathan Grayson
nathangrayson.bsky.socialnext week, game developers from all over the world will convene in san francisco for gdc, an industry centerpiece. but recent events like the abduction of a pro-palestine student, anti-trans orders, and trump's aggression toward canada have some canceling their plans aftermath.site/gdc-2025-tra...
!["I can barely get into the US under the Democrats," Ismail said. "The Republicans are straight up disappearing people, mate. I'm Egyptian. I know what disappearing is: Little van shows up, gone you are. In the Republican US, they could grab me and make me go away, and nobody would be able to do shit even if they tried. I think if anyone with Western privilege would be worried about going to Egypt, they should now be equally worried about going to the US. These things are random, unfair, and without recourse."
Others, like Subnautica Below Zero, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry writer Jill Murray, who is based in Montreal, are maintaining a healthy distance from the increasingly bad ol’ US of A out of senses of both solidarity and self-preservation.
"[The breaking point] was seeing how afraid trans and BIPOC friends were of crossing the border. I take it seriously and don’t really want to go where they can’t go," Murray told Aftermath. "My biggest personal factor is that I’ve been self employed for a very long time, and that can make me face more questioning. With a trade war on, it doesn’t feel like the risk is warranted – even if I’m facing mounting pressures to network, given the overall situation of the industry."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5gdejlhcswjbzraadoltdpps/bafkreiafplrbgnckbbulqb2xdyyn5n4rjcaxfvesf63dk3lccqszb6sa7y@jpeg)
Sasha's Retrobytes
sharkabytes.bsky.socialI won't claim it's the best one but my current favourite game guide is the official cluebook for Ultima Underworld. it's written from the perspective of a grumpy wizard writing to his pupil/child with guidance on how to navigate the Stygian Abyss, complete with snarky little comments.
Jeremy Parish
jparish.bsky.socialDear fellow weirdos (e.g. Patreon supporters), my belated first bonus post for March is now up. This time, I've shared a piece of lost-ish media from the dustiest corner of my record bin: a rip of the radio-only edition of Marillion's 1985 album Misplaced Childhood www.patreon.com/posts/march-...
Josh Sawyer
jesawyer.bsky.socialHello! My GDC talk, Justifying Absurd Expenditures on Fonts and Other Silly Features, will be on Friday, March 21st, 10:00-11:00am, Room 2002, West Hall. I'll discuss the development of font features for Pentiment and how to make all your dreams come true. Wow! schedule.gdconf.com/session/just...
Double Fine
doublefine.comReminder that Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition is this weekend (March 16th) at The Midway ii... you guessed it... San Francisco! Enjoy tons of amazing indie games and meet up with amazing devs. It's totally 100% free so swing on by! RVSP at: www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the...
alyssa mercante
alyssamerc.bsky.socialDo I know anyone (or do my moots know anyone) who can speak to me for a Rolling Stone story about IRL stream snipers and how streamers can remain safe in these situations? Ideally I'd like to chat with a content creator or two and an expert in digital harassment/safety as well! Signal boost!
Sena Bryer
senabryer.comIf a game flips union, NU members who've never worked a union game before suddenly become SAG-Eligible (not a must join, that would happen much later, and only if you 1: keep accepting union work over and over without joining and 2: do not live in a right-to-work state) They don't get fired.
Stealth40k
stealth40k.bsky.socialX logged me out of the secondary account I made due to what they think is "Suspicious Activity" and now I can't log in without going through X's horrible automated help system. The universe doesn't want me on X. I'm not doing ANYTHING on X until I get my primary account back, then I might lock it.
Any Austin
anyaustin.bsky.socialI have found a new video game to play called PERIPETEIA. It's only available for the personal computer, and you must have a strong constitution in order to play it, but, it has lots of very long hallways that don't go anywhere, and many boring elevator rides that last 30+ seconds. Try it.
Cypher, Games Extortionist; is seeking work.
cypheroftyr.bsky.socialAlright, I've got my #C2E2 badge in hand, and still looking to sell it. It came with an additional Friday pass as well. Normally I'd still go, but that's a hefty chunk of change I can get back. Also I have a Crit Role live show ticket up for grabs. Sec 112, Row H, Seat 8 Serious inquiries only.
Sasha's Retrobytes
sharkabytes.bsky.socialA step toward smartphones: the Noka 7110; the first cellphone to come with a WAP browser. I had a similar Nokia at the time but not with WAP access. I wouldn't have a phone with WAP until 2004 but it was a pretty snazzy LG with dual cameras and video chat too.
