julien b. ❤️🔥
@balbontino.com
(she/they)
sometimes i draw, design, and sometimes i don't | no genAI i actually try
art director & partner @wearecontinue.bsky.social
board member @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social
design lead @dames4games.org
profile art @julesdrawz.bsky.social
sometimes i draw, design, and sometimes i don't | no genAI i actually try
art director & partner @wearecontinue.bsky.social
board member @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social
design lead @dames4games.org
profile art @julesdrawz.bsky.social
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julien b. ❤️🔥
@balbontino.com
· Oct 21
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~
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~
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And that’s a guarantee!
January 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM
And that’s a guarantee!
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Warhammer Owner Games Workshop Bans Its Creative Staff From Using GenAI.
Warhammer Owner Games Workshop Bans Its Creative Staff From Using GenAI
A "few senior managers" are testing the tech but remain unexcited, says CEO
www.timeextension.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Warhammer Owner Games Workshop Bans Its Creative Staff From Using GenAI.
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Bandcamp bans AI music
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the Velvet Sundown, the AI-generated psych-rock band from last year with hundreds of thousands of Spotify streams? Remember bands gett...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Bandcamp bans AI music
oh the way Google Drive is trying to trick me into pressing Upgrade constantly throughout the day is so vile
January 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
oh the way Google Drive is trying to trick me into pressing Upgrade constantly throughout the day is so vile
i have been nominated for @thegamehers.bsky.social Community Champion award! ⭐
prioritizing an abundance mindset instead of one of competition has kept my heart full. workikng with Dames 4 Games, Hand Eye Society, and others has been important to me~
vote here: www.bit.ly/tghnominate
prioritizing an abundance mindset instead of one of competition has kept my heart full. workikng with Dames 4 Games, Hand Eye Society, and others has been important to me~
vote here: www.bit.ly/tghnominate
January 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
i have been nominated for @thegamehers.bsky.social Community Champion award! ⭐
prioritizing an abundance mindset instead of one of competition has kept my heart full. workikng with Dames 4 Games, Hand Eye Society, and others has been important to me~
vote here: www.bit.ly/tghnominate
prioritizing an abundance mindset instead of one of competition has kept my heart full. workikng with Dames 4 Games, Hand Eye Society, and others has been important to me~
vote here: www.bit.ly/tghnominate
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Eat and excercise regularly and on a schedule, and do not forget to drink water throughout the day. Tend to your health so that you can create art for a long time
ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!
January 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Eat and excercise regularly and on a schedule, and do not forget to drink water throughout the day. Tend to your health so that you can create art for a long time
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Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
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DON'T stop making art. DON'T stop making music. DON'T stop playing instruments. DON'T stop writing. DON'T stop photography. DON'T stop cooking beautiful dishes. DON'T stop designing. DON'T stop being creative.
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 AM
DON'T stop making art. DON'T stop making music. DON'T stop playing instruments. DON'T stop writing. DON'T stop photography. DON'T stop cooking beautiful dishes. DON'T stop designing. DON'T stop being creative.
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We're excited to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday!
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We're excited to officially host this week's #TurnBasedThursday!
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
Devs: Reply with your #TurnBased game, screenshots / videos and Steam link
Let's all support each other by ❤️ 🔁 and adding to your wishlists. Thanks!
#indiegames #gamedev #indiedev
just remembered that one of my best bone folders got confiscated at a concert venue bc they didn't know what it was 🥲
January 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
just remembered that one of my best bone folders got confiscated at a concert venue bc they didn't know what it was 🥲
unc with the pearl earring
January 6, 2026 at 2:44 AM
unc with the pearl earring
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Super Animal World's OST is up on Steam! 🎉 If you already own it, you can just update it in your library and you'll get the new tracks! If you don't already own it, then 🥺🙏 pls
store.steampowered.com/app/997360/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/997360/S...
January 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Super Animal World's OST is up on Steam! 🎉 If you already own it, you can just update it in your library and you'll get the new tracks! If you don't already own it, then 🥺🙏 pls
store.steampowered.com/app/997360/S...
store.steampowered.com/app/997360/S...
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Now that everyone is going back to work, it's a good time to remind you I still urgently want to be your next writer of things. Email [email protected] or DM me for my portfolio. Happy New Year!
Hi everyone, I'm urgently looking for any work. I'm a writer and narrative designer, I offer game consultations and mock reviews, I localise between German and English, I can write copy. If it needs words, I'll do it! Here's some games I've written on in the past:
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Now that everyone is going back to work, it's a good time to remind you I still urgently want to be your next writer of things. Email [email protected] or DM me for my portfolio. Happy New Year!
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New Year’s resolution: play more indie hidden gems.
Steam Winter Sale: last chance.
Lil’ Guardsman: lowest price ever.
You: excellent taste. Support indie devs making good shit. 😌
Steam Winter Sale: last chance.
Lil’ Guardsman: lowest price ever.
You: excellent taste. Support indie devs making good shit. 😌
January 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM
New Year’s resolution: play more indie hidden gems.
Steam Winter Sale: last chance.
Lil’ Guardsman: lowest price ever.
You: excellent taste. Support indie devs making good shit. 😌
Steam Winter Sale: last chance.
Lil’ Guardsman: lowest price ever.
You: excellent taste. Support indie devs making good shit. 😌
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"If you’ve ever wished Stranger Things was playable as a video game, Echo Generation 2 will be for you."
Check out #EchoGeneration2 in this @polygon 2026 indie roundup! ❤️ www.polygon.com/2026-indie-g...
#strangerthings #indiegame
Check out #EchoGeneration2 in this @polygon 2026 indie roundup! ❤️ www.polygon.com/2026-indie-g...
#strangerthings #indiegame
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
"If you’ve ever wished Stranger Things was playable as a video game, Echo Generation 2 will be for you."
Check out #EchoGeneration2 in this @polygon 2026 indie roundup! ❤️ www.polygon.com/2026-indie-g...
#strangerthings #indiegame
Check out #EchoGeneration2 in this @polygon 2026 indie roundup! ❤️ www.polygon.com/2026-indie-g...
#strangerthings #indiegame
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Canadians, it's not much but it's a small one of many things we can be doing right now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/end-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/end-...
End Canadian Backing for US War on Venezuela
Donald Trump has instigated a criminal blockade of Venezuela. The US president also looks set to further escalate his violence against that country. Please email the Prime Minister and foreign ministe...
actionnetwork.org
January 3, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Canadians, it's not much but it's a small one of many things we can be doing right now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/end-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/end-...
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A horse to start off the new year♡
January 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
A horse to start off the new year♡
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🏳️🌈 ISO OF LGBTQ+ ARTISTS 🏳️⚧️
#QueerGameShare is now #QueerCreativeShare!
Want to join the QCS starter pack?
WHO
🌈LGBTQ+ #Artists & #Comics
HOW
🗣️Reply w/ your art, pronouns & about
🌠A link or 1-4 pics
🔞18+ OK if labeled
🚫NO A/I
🔁 RT & Share! 🔁
#Art #OCArt #FanArt #Comic #Comics #Cartoon #Cartoonist
#QueerGameShare is now #QueerCreativeShare!
Want to join the QCS starter pack?
WHO
🌈LGBTQ+ #Artists & #Comics
HOW
🗣️Reply w/ your art, pronouns & about
🌠A link or 1-4 pics
🔞18+ OK if labeled
🚫NO A/I
🔁 RT & Share! 🔁
#Art #OCArt #FanArt #Comic #Comics #Cartoon #Cartoonist
December 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
🏳️🌈 ISO OF LGBTQ+ ARTISTS 🏳️⚧️
#QueerGameShare is now #QueerCreativeShare!
Want to join the QCS starter pack?
WHO
🌈LGBTQ+ #Artists & #Comics
HOW
🗣️Reply w/ your art, pronouns & about
🌠A link or 1-4 pics
🔞18+ OK if labeled
🚫NO A/I
🔁 RT & Share! 🔁
#Art #OCArt #FanArt #Comic #Comics #Cartoon #Cartoonist
#QueerGameShare is now #QueerCreativeShare!
Want to join the QCS starter pack?
WHO
🌈LGBTQ+ #Artists & #Comics
HOW
🗣️Reply w/ your art, pronouns & about
🌠A link or 1-4 pics
🔞18+ OK if labeled
🚫NO A/I
🔁 RT & Share! 🔁
#Art #OCArt #FanArt #Comic #Comics #Cartoon #Cartoonist
i gave Lauryn Hill a hug before catching the last train home
Shared an elevator with LL Cool J and someone he was with while going to work
Sold Danny Glover a USB car charger.
December 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
i gave Lauryn Hill a hug before catching the last train home
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GIVEAWAY! 🎁 To celebrate the announcement of #EchoGeneration2, we're giving away 3 Xbox copies of Echo Generation: Midnight Edition
🔁 Follow + Repost
💬 Comment your fav #turnbased game
✨ Wishlist Echo Gen 2: store.steampowered.com/app/1115990?...
#giveaway #xbox
🔁 Follow + Repost
💬 Comment your fav #turnbased game
✨ Wishlist Echo Gen 2: store.steampowered.com/app/1115990?...
#giveaway #xbox
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
GIVEAWAY! 🎁 To celebrate the announcement of #EchoGeneration2, we're giving away 3 Xbox copies of Echo Generation: Midnight Edition
🔁 Follow + Repost
💬 Comment your fav #turnbased game
✨ Wishlist Echo Gen 2: store.steampowered.com/app/1115990?...
#giveaway #xbox
🔁 Follow + Repost
💬 Comment your fav #turnbased game
✨ Wishlist Echo Gen 2: store.steampowered.com/app/1115990?...
#giveaway #xbox
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𝓛𝓮 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓮𝓴 is here~
Q: Have you ever wanted to live in a world from a game? If so, which one and why?
#Dames4Games & #QuestionOfTheWeek & #WomenInGaming
Q: Have you ever wanted to live in a world from a game? If so, which one and why?
#Dames4Games & #QuestionOfTheWeek & #WomenInGaming
December 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
𝓛𝓮 𝓠𝓾𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓮𝓮𝓴 is here~
Q: Have you ever wanted to live in a world from a game? If so, which one and why?
#Dames4Games & #QuestionOfTheWeek & #WomenInGaming
Q: Have you ever wanted to live in a world from a game? If so, which one and why?
#Dames4Games & #QuestionOfTheWeek & #WomenInGaming
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I don't need ChatGPT, I can just type any prompts to these two and I can rely on them to kick me out regardless
December 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I don't need ChatGPT, I can just type any prompts to these two and I can rely on them to kick me out regardless
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Give us all those cozy holiday vibes with the cutest little reindeer around! Have you grabbed your holiday wallpaper?
December 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Give us all those cozy holiday vibes with the cutest little reindeer around! Have you grabbed your holiday wallpaper?