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Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Jul 3

'Rani Reports on the Tropical Treasure' releases today! Its the 3rd children's book in @gabriellekent.bsky.social & my series where the mystery is set on #Mauritius
It includes interesting facts about the island, piracy and even a recipe. Please share and buy!

www.amazon.co.uk/Rani-Reports...

Rani Reports on the Tropical Island Treasure: Book 3

Rani Reports on the Tropical Island Treasure: Book 3 : Shewhorak, Gabrielle, Shewhorak, Satish, Raju, Navya: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 6d

From "Niccolo" graduation short film (Gobelins school, France).
Inspired by Italian violinist and composer Niccolo Paganini.
And I can also feel Yoshitaka Amano's influence, clearly.
Coming October 8 on Youtube.
www.instagram.com/niccolo.gobe...

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Rosalie ✨🖤🎃 @littlerecordgirl.bsky.social · 13d

Forever thinking about the Irn Bru Dreamcast I saw at Retro Games at the Barras.

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Lucy Kyriakidou @lucydoesart.bsky.social · 19d

I'm doing a masterclass with @intogames.bsky.social on the business side of what I do. I am really happy for this opportunity to share my experience, including setting up, setting rates, finding work and all the fun side of running a freelance business. Join us!
www.intogames.courses/course/gamed...

Screenshot from the link in the post, including a little doodle of Lucy, saying Join Us

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Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Sep 5

The first Indian restaurant was introduced to the UK about half a century before the first Fish and Chip shop!

Sean Carey @seancarey.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Man who brought curry and shampoo to UK honoured

Mr Mahomed, who lived in Brighton, passed away in 1851 and was buried at St Nicholas' Churchyard.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · Sep 4

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SE Asian Games for Good @seagamesforgood.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Play for Peace: Games for Palestine charity bundle is now live! Nearly 400 games from creators all around the world, with proceeds going directly to Gaza relief efforts.

Bundle link: itch.io/b/2979/play-...

We made a launch trailer to celebrate this moment👇 Please RT.

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Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Aug 30

So Stephen was born Mister Strange, trained to be a medical Doctor Strange, was a surgeon so would become Mister Strange, mastered mystic arts and was offered Master Strange but returned to Doctor Strange.
And nary a PhD in sight!

youtube.com/shorts/WyXwP...

Doctor Strange#movie

YouTube video by Heroic films

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Tommodore 64 @tompedalino.bsky.social · Aug 27

We have a number of roles open at Double Eleven in both our Middlesbrough and Kuala Lumpur offices.

Current roles are for Art, Programming and Marketing disciplines.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you're interested in learning about our studio!

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Double Eleven

With offices in both the UK and Malaysia we can offer you exciting challenges, world renowned IPs and an amazing office environment. We also believe in value over volume, family-time instead of over-t...

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SubSonic Falcon (Parody) @hyperlibel.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Sean Carey @seancarey.bsky.social · Aug 12

Another reason to give Reform a very wide birth www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

Reform: We’ll blacklist Mauritius over Chagos deal

If the islands aren’t handed back to Britain, Tice says his party would cancel visas, restrict flights and cut diplomatic ties

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Jul 28

Call-out to an #Manchester/ NorthWest #actors: if you’d like to try #mocap I’m looking for a volunteer (or 2) for this Thursday 31st July morning-midday.
Share to those who might be interested!

Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Jul 25

Empathetic conversation between an Israeli therapist and her Palestinian former patient.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

‘Many people would throw a tantrum at this point’: An Israeli and a Palestinian discuss 7 October, Gaza – and the future

Couples Therapy’s Orna Guralnik and former participant Christine have very different views on Israel and Palestine. Could they try to understand one another without the conversation breaking down?

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Cara Ellison @caraellison.bsky.social · Jul 24

Embed With Games is now available in this little ebook bundle for a limited time, pay what you want

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Ken Plume @kenplume.bsky.social · Jul 22

I still love this Glen Brogan artwork capturing a truly iconic Star Wars moment...

Glen Brogan art of a trio of seagulls attacking a fleeing Yoda, who is valiantly trying to protect his head from the onslaught...

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Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Jul 22

Read all about Gabrielle Kent and my collaboration with fellow Man Met graduate Navya Raju who illustrated the adventures in Mauritius.
We’ll be sharing photos of real historic scenes from the book when we visit Mauritius next month too!

www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Lecturer and student collaborate on tropical adventure children’s book

Award-winning mystery series Rani Reports heads to Mauritius

www.mmu.ac.uk

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · Jul 19

A call to academic institutions and leaders, worldwide.

An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities
Our campuses may have been razed, but our universities continue to exist.

www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...

An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities

Our campuses may have been razed, but our universities continue to exist.

www.aljazeera.com

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Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Jul 14

I spent hundreds of pounds to buy the Switch 2 to finally complete Donkey Kong Country!
A game I could have completed on Switch 1 or even the SNES, but better late than never! Roll on DKC2!

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Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social · Jul 12

Hi friends!

My team is casting 5 voice actors for contract roles in our combat-focused video game! Ideally remote voice talent with home recording setups.

We’re seeking authentic representation for the following roles:

forms.gle

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Jak @jak4.bsky.social · Jul 8

Just wanted to share the amazing camera work in KPop Demon Hunters

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Blip Blop @blipblop.net · Jul 9

The soundtrack to highly acclaimed platformer Astro Bot by @kcmyoung.bsky.social is now available from @fangamer.com on "PS5 white" colored vinyl: blipblop.net/fangamer-rea...

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Prof Sunny Singh @profsunnysingh.bsky.social · Jul 6

So excited to talk about this necessary and incredible book! Join us on 9th July for the launch of Desi Queers: LGBTQ+ South Asian and Cultural Belonging in Britain.

www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

250709 Desi Queers at Bishopsgate Institute | Bishopsgate Institute

Join us for a launch of Desi Queers: LGBTQ+ South Asian and Cultural Belonging in Britain at the Bishopsgate Institute, which will also be the permanent ho

www.bishopsgate.org.uk

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Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social · Jul 7

Hello friends!

My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game!

We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.

HeartLoop Games - Call for Musician / Audio Designer

HeartLoop Games is looking for a musician and audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game! High-energy, breakbeat-driven music with funky samples and an upbeat, playful vibe. Chopped v...

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · Nov 11

Figure this will be a resource other indiedevs will find useful.

Here's a starter pack of INDIE GAME PUBLISHERS.

If you're an indie (video) game publisher then feel free to post your profile in the replies and I'll add you on

Reposts welcome 🙌

go.bsky.app/DAoKtHj

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Gabrielle Kent @gabriellekent.bsky.social · Jul 3

Launch day for Rani Reports on the Tropical Island Treasure by @asianastroboy.bsky.social and me! Endless thanks to our brilliant illustrator Navya Raju, editor Katie Jennings at @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social and agent @hslanews.bsky.social It is a very special book, dedicated to a very special woman

A smiling woman holding a copy of the book 'Rani Reports on the Tropical Island Treasure'. It has a blue cover featuring an illustrated photo of a long haired south asian girl wearing shorts and tshirt as she digs in front of a pyramid flanked with palm trees. There is also a small picure of a dodo bird.

Book dedication page, reading 'For Nani - Deotee Fowdar.

A book page featuring an illustration of a Holi celebration in a mauritian palm tree-lined street. People are smiling and throwing coloured powder over each other, though the illustration is black and white. the text on the page reads '"Happy Holi!" I called out as Vee and I threw purple and yellow powder over Mum and Dad, while Nani enthusiastically covered Brent in red as he fumbled with his own bag of coloured powder.
"This way," said Vee, darting after Kish as Mum and Dad sent sprays of orange and blue our way.'

A bookpage featuring Mauritian sega dancers holding their wide floral skirts as they dance and spin. Rani is dancing next to Nani who is tapping a large round, flat drum - a ravanne. Both are smiling and wearing long floral skirts. the text reads
'began to spin, skirts whirling at waist height as they whooped and swirled. I felt my feet tapping and watched Nani as she sang, her fingers flying over the ravanne. She caught my eye and winked.
In the final part of the performance, the musicians played more modern Creole songs, and the dancers invited people onto the dance floor. I'm usually too shy, but my feet led the way for me. Nani had suggested I wear a long skirt and I swirled it around as the dancers showed us how to move our feet and hips in time to the music.'

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Satish Shewhorak @asianastroboy.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Rani Reports on the Tropical Island Treasure: Book 3 a book by Gabrielle Shewhorak, Satish Shewhorak, and Navya Raju.

I’m Rani Ramgoolam and I’m on holiday in my favourite place in the whole world – Mauritius! The tropical island is famous for its pirates and, following an amazing discovery right by Nani’s house, I’m...

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