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julingle bellsbontin 🔔❄️
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making fun things that show ppl your game

art director & partner @wearecontinue.bsky.social
board member @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social
design lead @dames4games.org

profile art @julesdrawz.bsky.social
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hiii i'm julien ❤️‍🔥
sometimes i draw & design, and sometimes i don't.

i'm an art director / designer / illustrator / digital creative in the marketing field for video games, film & entertainment.

i yap a lot about all sorts of things: art, video games, animation, music, the occult, and more~
very important question
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
you're telling me tangrowth says gadzooks
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Did you catch Echo Generation 2 in the #XboxPartnerPreview showcase?

What's your favorite part of the trailer? 👀🔥

🎬 Watch the Echo Generation 2 - Reveal Trailer in 4K:
youtu.be/hr4JdEEeNUI

#EchoGeneration2 #TrailerTuesday
Echo Generation 2 - Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by Cococucumber
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Our song pack is back on sale!!

$20,000 of royalty free commercial use video game music.

Available now for only $10 on: moonanagames.itch.io/80-songs-pack (or get all our itch.io games for $25)

Is it worth it? Don't take my word for it, just look at what ppl have said about it!

#gamedev 🎮 #ttrpg
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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PSA: Check out the Echo Generation 2 Steam Community! 👨‍🚀🪐 Follow + add it to your wishlist! ✨

📰 steamcommunity.com/games/111599...

#EchoGeneration2 #indiedev #gamedev #steam
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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💌 Now announcing the 8 co-hosts for Wholesome Snack 2025! 🎊

Join us - and these incredible folks - on December 9th at noon PT / 3 pm ET, as we celebrate and share the latest wholesome and cozy game announcements and reveals!
November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Truth Scrapper is taking part in the #ChooseWiselyFestival!

We've got crucial decisions like "which crucial clue to this dangerous mystery should I remember" and "which toxic lesbian is right for me"? 😊😘📚

See us and all the other games when the festival kicks off on Steam December 8th-15th!
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
unfortunately taking supplements consistently makes you feel better 😒
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
come chat! 🚀👨‍🚀
Thank you to our community for supporting Echo Generation 2! 🚀⭐

Join the Echo Generation discord for more news, community + to chat with devs ➡️ discord.gg/NZCaCaX27b

#EchoGeneration2 #discord
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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“Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms.”
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege - The Economic Times
Meta reportedly halted internal research into the mental health impacts of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence of harm. Internal documents revealed users reported lower depression and...
m.economictimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Echo Generation 2 announced for Xbox Series, PC

Cococucumber has announced cyberpunk turn-based RPG Echo Generation 2 for Xbox Series and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in 2026.
Echo Generation 2 announced for Xbox Series, PC
Cococucumber has announced cyberpunk turn-based RPG Echo Generation 2 for Xbox Series and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch in 2026.
www.gematsu.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Ordinary dad 🙋‍♂️ Extraordinary mission 👨‍🚀

Wishlist Echo Generation 2 🚀 a sci-fi deckbuilding RPG. Coming 2026.

Steam ⭐ store.steampowered.com/app/1115990
Xbox ☄️ www.microsoft.com/store/produc...

#EchoGeneration2 #XboxPartnerPreview
Echo Generation 2 on Steam
Embark on a sci-fi deckbuilding RPG odyssey. Gather your crew, craft powerful decks, and battle across the stars to find your way home. Deal the cards. Defy the cosmos. Embrace the adventure.
store.steampowered.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Canadians & permanent residents of Canada, consider signing this: a petition to raise CPP's Death Benefit, which hasn't been increased in decades. One of my classmates put it together. We need 500 signatures.

Signal boost liberally. Let's help grieving families get the support they need.
Petition e-6959 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Hello language nerds! (affectionate) We're looking for someone to localize the demo for @truthscrapper.bsky.social into PT-BR. Due to grant restrictions, you MUST be based in Ontario, Canada. If that's you, please reach out with your experience and rate per word via DM to me. Thank you!
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
let's go!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

wishlist on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1115990/...

wishlist on xbox: www.xbox.com/en-ca/games/...
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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HEY I'M ANNOUNCING MY COOL NEW INDIE GAME

Kick back, relax, and get cleaning solo or with friends! The multiverse is a messy place, and when things get dirty the S.K.R.U.B. Squad is there!

Please wishlist and share, it really helps a whole lot! 👇👇👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3900170/...
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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do you know renpy? do you live in ontario? do you wanna help me with my game. pleas
Do you know Ren'Py? Would you like to help out on @truthscrapper.bsky.social? We're looking for a Ren'Py programmer based in Ontario, CA (remote) we can periodically contract for hourly paid work to solve problems and program certain items! More details here:
forms.gle/1DMXtpFkY6Pr...

#gamedev
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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☃️ We're still shooting for that 5k goal! Will you help us #SleighTheGoal this holiday!?

👀 If you're interested in joining or have question drop a comment or shoot us a DM!

#Dames4Games & #WomenInGaming
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Do you know Ren'Py? Would you like to help out on @truthscrapper.bsky.social? We're looking for a Ren'Py programmer based in Ontario, CA (remote) we can periodically contract for hourly paid work to solve problems and program certain items! More details here:
forms.gle/1DMXtpFkY6Pr...

#gamedev
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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To celebrate the new Echo Generation: Midnight Edition update, we're giving away 3 Xbox keys!

🔁 Follow + Repost to enter
❤️ Like for good luck
😎 Bonus: Tag a friend who loves indie games

Winners chosen at random tomorrow!

#EchoGeneration #xbox #giveaway
November 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
filipino food
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
it's the time you've all been waiting for 2% off for all Black Friday
November 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
saw the "bully 2" game and iiiiiiiiiiidk about that one. it's so 'WhAcKy!🤪' at least from the trailer.

Bully was one of my favs bc all the students were so distinct and had their own charm, and that definitely included their design/appearances. more diverse.
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Echo Generation: Midnight Edition is AVAILABLE NOW on Xbox! 💚 Rediscover Maple Town with all-new enhancements!

Play now 🎮 www.microsoft.com/store/produc...

Update notes 📘 cococucumber.co/2025/11/14/e...

#EchoGeneration #xbox #update
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM