Christophe De bont
@cdebont.bsky.social
Kindness above all else ~ building the future of sustainable Belgian #gamedev @vlaamsavfonds.bsky.social ~ raising videogame literacy everywhere else ~ EN/NL ~ he/him
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Between today’s arrival of @youriloedts.bsky.social and @naominelan.bsky.social joining a few weeks back, this space now features 100% of VAF/Gamefonds.
Grateful to work with these wonderful people every day!
Grateful to work with these wonderful people every day!
This was *bundled* with the new Quest 3 and 3S models.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
Meta has confirmed that it has made layoffs at Batman: Arkham Shadow developer Camoflaj.
One former Meta employee told Aftermath that the studio heads were also laid off, in-development projects had been shut down, and that Camoflaj is now working on "the new user experience for upcoming hardware."
One former Meta employee told Aftermath that the studio heads were also laid off, in-development projects had been shut down, and that Camoflaj is now working on "the new user experience for upcoming hardware."
Batman: Arkham Shadow Developer Hit By Meta Layoffs
Camouflaj was notably founded by Ryan Paton, who served as a producer on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
thisweekinvideogames.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This was *bundled* with the new Quest 3 and 3S models.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
Slightly diminish a game
Medium Payne
Medium Payne
Slightly diminish a game
Victorian Solitaire
Victorian Solitaire
Slightly diminish a game.
Chatty Hill
Chatty Hill
January 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Slightly diminish a game
Medium Payne
Medium Payne
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Plum Road Tea Dream is a Finalist for the IGF Nuovo Award 🥰
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
January 10, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Plum Road Tea Dream is a Finalist for the IGF Nuovo Award 🥰
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
Binnenkort deelt de gezelligste game community van het land hun jaarlijkse awards uit, en dat gaat gepaard met een leuke quiz en een heleboel mooie gameprijzen.
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
Voordat het stemmen van start gaat, moeten er harde keuzes gemaakt worden. We kiezen welke categoriën we dit jaar aan bod laten en welke games daar een plekje in verdienen.
Beluister de opname hier:
bitkroeg.be/173-discussi...
Beluister de opname hier:
bitkroeg.be/173-discussi...
January 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Binnenkort deelt de gezelligste game community van het land hun jaarlijkse awards uit, en dat gaat gepaard met een leuke quiz en een heleboel mooie gameprijzen.
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
If you’d ask me what I’d like to see more of in 2026: INDIES FUNDING MORE INDIES!
You just LOVE to see it!
You just LOVE to see it!
💵 MONEY for GAME? In 2026??? 💵
There have been more and more successful-game-devs-turned-game-funders popping up, so here's a lil' thread of some of the more recent ones I've seen.
Hopefully this helps you get some $$$! 🔽
There have been more and more successful-game-devs-turned-game-funders popping up, so here's a lil' thread of some of the more recent ones I've seen.
Hopefully this helps you get some $$$! 🔽
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
If you’d ask me what I’d like to see more of in 2026: INDIES FUNDING MORE INDIES!
You just LOVE to see it!
You just LOVE to see it!
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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what happened here is that a bunch of masked domestic abusers with guns got out of a car, swarmed a woman for no reason, shouted contradictory commands at her, and shot her dead because they felt like it, and anyone who can’t see that has darkness where their soul should be
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
what happened here is that a bunch of masked domestic abusers with guns got out of a car, swarmed a woman for no reason, shouted contradictory commands at her, and shot her dead because they felt like it, and anyone who can’t see that has darkness where their soul should be
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Hey folks,
I'm looking to speak to a developer who has previously made a game/games through Steam early access, and decided NOT to make their next/current project through early access. If that's you, get in touch at [email protected]. Reposts appreciated.
I'm looking to speak to a developer who has previously made a game/games through Steam early access, and decided NOT to make their next/current project through early access. If that's you, get in touch at [email protected]. Reposts appreciated.
January 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Hey folks,
I'm looking to speak to a developer who has previously made a game/games through Steam early access, and decided NOT to make their next/current project through early access. If that's you, get in touch at [email protected]. Reposts appreciated.
I'm looking to speak to a developer who has previously made a game/games through Steam early access, and decided NOT to make their next/current project through early access. If that's you, get in touch at [email protected]. Reposts appreciated.
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D-6
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
January 6, 2026 at 10:16 AM
D-6
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
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If you’re still on X because you think it’s “where the conversation is”, it isn’t.
Ofcom’s Online Nation Report 2025 shows X is no longer a mainstream platform in the UK. Fewer people use it, engagement is tiny, and harm is concentrated.
🔗 tinyurl.com/OfcomON
🧵Here's what the data says ...
Ofcom’s Online Nation Report 2025 shows X is no longer a mainstream platform in the UK. Fewer people use it, engagement is tiny, and harm is concentrated.
🔗 tinyurl.com/OfcomON
🧵Here's what the data says ...
January 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
If you’re still on X because you think it’s “where the conversation is”, it isn’t.
Ofcom’s Online Nation Report 2025 shows X is no longer a mainstream platform in the UK. Fewer people use it, engagement is tiny, and harm is concentrated.
🔗 tinyurl.com/OfcomON
🧵Here's what the data says ...
Ofcom’s Online Nation Report 2025 shows X is no longer a mainstream platform in the UK. Fewer people use it, engagement is tiny, and harm is concentrated.
🔗 tinyurl.com/OfcomON
🧵Here's what the data says ...
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This could be the easiest New Year’s resolution of all time.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
It's amazing how many corporations -- much less private individuals -- still believe they need to stay active on the white nationalist forum and CSAM generator.
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
January 2, 2026 at 8:53 AM
This could be the easiest New Year’s resolution of all time.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
“Maybe the lesson of 2025 is that not every game with a heart is a winner, but almost every winner is a game with a heart. And that despite everything, everywhere, all happening at once, people will make games just because their heart leads them there.”
What a cherry on top of a brilliant cake.
What a cherry on top of a brilliant cake.
On my favorite games of 2025, in that weird meandering way I think about games and life and industry and everything. Thanks to @giantbomb.bsky.social for having me!
giantbomb.com/articles/ram...
giantbomb.com/articles/ram...
Rami Ismail's Top Games of 2025 | Giant Bomb
Rami Ismail's Top Games of 2025 - A guest list for GiantBomb.com's 2025 Game of the Year extravaganza.
giantbomb.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM
“Maybe the lesson of 2025 is that not every game with a heart is a winner, but almost every winner is a game with a heart. And that despite everything, everywhere, all happening at once, people will make games just because their heart leads them there.”
What a cherry on top of a brilliant cake.
What a cherry on top of a brilliant cake.
This could be the easiest New Year’s resolution of all time.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
It's amazing how many corporations -- much less private individuals -- still believe they need to stay active on the white nationalist forum and CSAM generator.
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
January 2, 2026 at 8:53 AM
This could be the easiest New Year’s resolution of all time.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
I mean, I’ll take “not being active on a platform that generates child pornography ” over “finally start running for the umpteenth time” any year.
Unfortunately for my knees, I jumped off the insane train a long time ago.
Reposted by Christophe De bont
It's amazing how many corporations -- much less private individuals -- still believe they need to stay active on the white nationalist forum and CSAM generator.
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
January 2, 2026 at 1:13 AM
It's amazing how many corporations -- much less private individuals -- still believe they need to stay active on the white nationalist forum and CSAM generator.
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
Sure, you may have succeeded in blocking yourself from seeing these things there, but all of us still see you there alongside those things
Please have some games with your hangover.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
*looks at the time*
Deadlines, am I right?
Here’s a some games that defined my 2025. Save for my GOTY, which I feel is very unlikely to change, these are unranked because:
a) there were so many great games this year
b) there were so many great games this year I haven’t played yet
Here we go!
Deadlines, am I right?
Here’s a some games that defined my 2025. Save for my GOTY, which I feel is very unlikely to change, these are unranked because:
a) there were so many great games this year
b) there were so many great games this year I haven’t played yet
Here we go!
January 1, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Please have some games with your hangover.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
(it’s Blue Prince, because how could it be not?)
Bold. Beautiful. Only slightly madder than the collection of scribbled notes you toon while playing.
Unearthed from the bottom of a @rawfury.bsky.social inbox, this masterpiece easily sits among indie classics like Inscryption and Outer Wilds.
Bold. Beautiful. Only slightly madder than the collection of scribbled notes you toon while playing.
Unearthed from the bottom of a @rawfury.bsky.social inbox, this masterpiece easily sits among indie classics like Inscryption and Outer Wilds.
January 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
(it’s Blue Prince, because how could it be not?)
Bold. Beautiful. Only slightly madder than the collection of scribbled notes you toon while playing.
Unearthed from the bottom of a @rawfury.bsky.social inbox, this masterpiece easily sits among indie classics like Inscryption and Outer Wilds.
Bold. Beautiful. Only slightly madder than the collection of scribbled notes you toon while playing.
Unearthed from the bottom of a @rawfury.bsky.social inbox, this masterpiece easily sits among indie classics like Inscryption and Outer Wilds.
*looks at the time*
Deadlines, am I right?
Here’s a some games that defined my 2025. Save for my GOTY, which I feel is very unlikely to change, these are unranked because:
a) there were so many great games this year
b) there were so many great games this year I haven’t played yet
Here we go!
Deadlines, am I right?
Here’s a some games that defined my 2025. Save for my GOTY, which I feel is very unlikely to change, these are unranked because:
a) there were so many great games this year
b) there were so many great games this year I haven’t played yet
Here we go!
December 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
*looks at the time*
Deadlines, am I right?
Here’s a some games that defined my 2025. Save for my GOTY, which I feel is very unlikely to change, these are unranked because:
a) there were so many great games this year
b) there were so many great games this year I haven’t played yet
Here we go!
Deadlines, am I right?
Here’s a some games that defined my 2025. Save for my GOTY, which I feel is very unlikely to change, these are unranked because:
a) there were so many great games this year
b) there were so many great games this year I haven’t played yet
Here we go!
It’s funny (but not really) cause it’s true.
At the end of every year for the past ten years everyone has been all “haha good riddance 20XX you won’t be missed” and then the next year is worse.
December 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It’s funny (but not really) cause it’s true.
For those of you that have joined recently because you’ve finally managed to *checks notes* CUT YOURSELF FREE FROM ABSOLUTE DEGENERATIVE LUNACY
*ahem*
here’s a Starter Pack to find your Belgian videogame friends. Have fun!
*ahem*
here’s a Starter Pack to find your Belgian videogame friends. Have fun!
New to Bluesky because of *reasons*?
If you're looking for some of your 🇧🇪 videogame friends, here's a Starter Pack just for you!
Want to boost this pack of lovely people? Just let me know and if you're working in / alongside Belgian games, I'll happily add you.
go.bsky.app/3YKj9MN
If you're looking for some of your 🇧🇪 videogame friends, here's a Starter Pack just for you!
Want to boost this pack of lovely people? Just let me know and if you're working in / alongside Belgian games, I'll happily add you.
go.bsky.app/3YKj9MN
December 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For those of you that have joined recently because you’ve finally managed to *checks notes* CUT YOURSELF FREE FROM ABSOLUTE DEGENERATIVE LUNACY
*ahem*
here’s a Starter Pack to find your Belgian videogame friends. Have fun!
*ahem*
here’s a Starter Pack to find your Belgian videogame friends. Have fun!
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Alright, here it is:
I collected ~100 #GameDev starter packs and put them all on one Notion page! ✨
They're categorized by:
🍃 Location
🍃 Discipline
🍃 Game Genre
🍃 & more!
It also includes tips / labellers / block lists that I've stumbled on. I hope this helps you settle in & reconnect! 😊
👉 LINK
I collected ~100 #GameDev starter packs and put them all on one Notion page! ✨
They're categorized by:
🍃 Location
🍃 Discipline
🍃 Game Genre
🍃 & more!
It also includes tips / labellers / block lists that I've stumbled on. I hope this helps you settle in & reconnect! 😊
👉 LINK
October 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM
This is why I get up every day!
2025 wasn’t always easy on me professionally, but seeing all the talent you’ve helped along the way celebrate on a big stage, makes it all worthwhile.
Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2026!
2025 wasn’t always easy on me professionally, but seeing all the talent you’ve helped along the way celebrate on a big stage, makes it all worthwhile.
Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2026!
🏆🎮De feestdagen komen eraan, maar vorige week kregen verschillende gamestudio's al vroegtijdig een pakje tijdens de 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - een terugblik!
Met 9 prijzen… | Vlaams Audiovisueel ...
🏆🎮De feestdagen komen eraan, maar vorige week kregen verschillende gamestudio's al vroegtijdig een pakje tijdens de 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - een terugblik!
Met 9 prijzen voor 7 VAF-gesteunde projec...
www.linkedin.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is why I get up every day!
2025 wasn’t always easy on me professionally, but seeing all the talent you’ve helped along the way celebrate on a big stage, makes it all worthwhile.
Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2026!
2025 wasn’t always easy on me professionally, but seeing all the talent you’ve helped along the way celebrate on a big stage, makes it all worthwhile.
Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2026!
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For our final festive giveaway, we've got a Raw Fury Master Key up for grabs. 🗝️
The key unlocks all current and upcoming titles... So trust us when we say this one's a cracker!🎁
How to Enter:
🫂Follow us!
♻️Repost this!
Contest ends on New Years Day at 10am GMT! Good luck!
The key unlocks all current and upcoming titles... So trust us when we say this one's a cracker!🎁
How to Enter:
🫂Follow us!
♻️Repost this!
Contest ends on New Years Day at 10am GMT! Good luck!
December 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
For our final festive giveaway, we've got a Raw Fury Master Key up for grabs. 🗝️
The key unlocks all current and upcoming titles... So trust us when we say this one's a cracker!🎁
How to Enter:
🫂Follow us!
♻️Repost this!
Contest ends on New Years Day at 10am GMT! Good luck!
The key unlocks all current and upcoming titles... So trust us when we say this one's a cracker!🎁
How to Enter:
🫂Follow us!
♻️Repost this!
Contest ends on New Years Day at 10am GMT! Good luck!
If you die, the car crashes.
Sony and Honda's new vehicle will let passengers play PS5 games, but there's a catch
www.eurogamer.net/sony-and-hon...
www.eurogamer.net/sony-and-hon...
December 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If you die, the car crashes.
Then: The Last of Us
Now: Papers, Please
Now: Papers, Please
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2013, if you had one, and what you would say your favourite game of 2013 is now, if it differs
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations and early access count, remasters don't. Remakes depend
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Then: The Last of Us
Now: Papers, Please
Now: Papers, Please