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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them)

@honestindies.bsky.social

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🏳️‍⚧️ games/anime/campy vampires/being annoyingly competitive at board games A place to have honest conversations about our love for indie games & the people who make them. Playing indies of all sizes. https://honestjuicebox.itch.io twitch.tv/honestindies

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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them) @honestindies.bsky.social · Jan 20

Thread of games I’ve beaten in 2025

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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them) @honestindies.bsky.social · 1d

And the week continues with a demo for I Write Games Not Tragedies…..I really have to hit credits on Hades II so I can start playing all of this stuff 😅

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Yotsuba Interactive @yotsubainteractive.bsky.social · 1d

The I Write Games Not Tragedies demo is finally live!!!

Express your emoness one choice, one rhythm, one heartbreak at a time. 🖤

#IWriteGamesNotTragedies #SteamWishlist #RhythmGame #VisualNovel #IndieGames #ExplorePage #Emo

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Alex @dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social · 2d

I missed the 200 moment but Spirit Swap crossed this personal milestone today?! Very Positive 95% of 203 Steam reviews!✨ Thank you all so much!!!

store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/...

A screenshot of the Steam store page for the game spirit swap, cropped to focus on the user rating (95% positive, 203 reviews) and a frame of the game.

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Count Doracula 🎃 @heyitsdora.com · 2d

Bumping this! Looking for short or long term work, full or part time! If you're an indie game dev looking for support around production, operations, or self-publishing, or know someone who is, get in touch!

Count Doracula 🎃 @heyitsdora.com · Aug 25

I have two contracts wrapping up in November! If you're looking for game dev support around production, operations, publishing, and more, get in touch!

I have nearly a decade of industry experience in PC and console, and have worked with teams big and small on all genres!

heyitsdora.com

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“Dora has been an INCREDIBLE producer for In Stars and Time!!! Always organized and strategic, always helpful, always a pleasure to talk to. I could not have asked for a better producer, and In Stars and Time wouldn’t have had the same success without her!!!”

Gummy Cat

“Dora is one of the kindest, coolest, most organized and thoughtful producers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I genuinely believe that without her fighting for us from the very first email pitch, Bear and Breakfast would not have existed.”

A screenshot captioned "selected portfolio" featuring various games including Truth Scrapper, In Stars and Time, Bear & Breakfast, and others.

A screenshot of various games I've worked on including The Adventure Pals, Swords & Souls: Neverseen, Don't Escape: 4 Days to Survive and others.

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The Other Happy Place @theotherhappyplace.bsky.social · 2d

This is why, more and more, I just can't muster up any desire to be a success in the mainstream art world. They want AI to make "content" for people who don't care.

I care about my art, and I want to give it to an audience who cares.

An audience i like and respect.

"Frightening" Dan McDaid @danmcdaid.bsky.social · 2d

Blum too. At least find a new way to say "it's here to stay" jfc

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Alex @dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social · 2d

This is why I’m not celebrating just yet: usually they never give that land back.

Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2d

In the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.

Map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under ceasefire deal

In the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.

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Tanat Boozayaangool 🔜 MIGW @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com · 2d

highlight of my professional game dev career

a twink in mesh green shirt on stage with slides in the back that says "I'm a fa***t and this is a game for fa**ots" with pictures of said twink pole dancing

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Haley MacLean @haleyfax.bsky.social · 3d

Huh! Weird!! Almost like copyright law exists for a reason!

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them) @honestindies.bsky.social · 3d

Of course :) Congrats on the demo release.

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Pieced Together (Glowfrog Games) @glowfroggames.bsky.social · 3d

The Pieced Together demo is out now!!🎉

Experience the first chapter of a heartfelt story of friendship, told through the pages of a beautifully illustrated scrapbook.📖

✨ Hit the link below to play! 👇
zurl.co/rNixe

#steamdemo #cozygame #gamedemo #indiegame

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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them) @honestindies.bsky.social · 3d

It feels like every week lately is a wild week in games, but this one is particularly big for my game interests.

Monday @mycard.utustudios.com released in early access, yesterday @glowfroggames.bsky.social put out a demo and tomorrow Bye Sweet Carole & Absolum release.

My backlog will have to wait

Artwork for the My Card Is Better Than Your Card early access release. “Our now!” Is spelled out with each letter in a different bright color while various stickers and cards from the game are laid out around it

Key art for Pieced Together showing photos of the two main characters laid out on a scrapbooking table.

Key art of Absolum with the four playable characters preparing to fight.

Key are for Bye Sweet Carole showing the protagonist surrounded by darkness and hands reaching toward her. Behind her is a pale man with red eyes and white facial hair

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Dana, 🌒 Night & Gale 🌬️ @danaenight.bsky.social · 4d

You should help out a trans woman by wishlisting her game.

store.steampowered.com/app/4037190/...

Contenir on Steam

Dive in the thoughts of a trans girl through her diary in this narrative platformer! The gameplay will flow to the sound of her voice while she shares her view of her body, romance, emotions, and much...

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 5d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Dr Kat Day (she/her) @chronicleflask.katday.com · 5d

Daughter of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams 💔

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Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad. Stop believing I wanna see it or that I'll understand, I don't and I won't. If you're just trying to troll me, I've seen way worse, i'll restrict and move on. But please, if you've got any decency, just stop doing this to him and to me, to everyone even, full stop. It's dumb, it's a waste of time and energy, and believe me, it's NOT what he'd want.
To watch the legacies of real people be condensed down to 'this vaguely looks and sounds like them so that's enough,
, just so
other people can churn out horrible TikTok slop puppeteering them is maddening. You're not making art, you're making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings, out of the history of art and music, and then shoving them down someone else's throat hoping they'll give you a little thumbs up and like it.
Gross.

And for the love of EVERYTHING, stop calling it 'the future. Al is just badly recycling and regurgitating the past to be reconsumed. You are taking in the Human Centipede of content, and from the very very end of the line, all while the folks at the front laugh and laugh, consume and consume.

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Necrosoft Games @necrosoftgames.com · 5d

We've been adding lots of polish and flourish with our extra time on Demonschool. This before and after video of maxing relationships should give you a good idea.

Before: A small kiss decal. That's all we had time for.

After: Full-on shoujo manga animatic.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 5d

This has always been a extremely tiny screeching minority demanding that their bigotry dictate that no one else's children can learn of the existence of LGBTQ people.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 5d

1. 4 months ago, The Supreme Court gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education in schools.

Now, in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the case originated, the results are in.

Only 43 families out of 160,000 students have exercised that new right.

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Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To

After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.

www.erininthemorning.com

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My Card Is Better Than Your Card! @mycard.utustudios.com · 5d

My Card Is Better Than Your Card! is now out on Steam Early Access! The playground is open. Let's make some cool cards and wacky combos!🐸🌻⭐
#indiegame

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adrienne ✨ Truth Scrapper @insertdisc5.com · 8d

ive heard this game is bad. repetitive, tumblr-ass writing, and get this: it has pronouns

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 8d

In Stars and Time is $12.99 on US PS+ buff.ly/rRaNAcq
$13.99 US eShop buff.ly/yEVXCsd
$13.99 Steam buff.ly/QuQE4ht
$13.99 GOG buff.ly/EOq5DRX

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Alex @dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social · Sep 3

My partner and I (2/4th of SNW) are both trans and attempting to leave the US (I’m also an Arab immigrant). It’s extremely expensive, so please consider buying our game/leaving it a review so that we have some sort of income when we inevitably have to make the jump and start over. Thank you.

Play Spirit Swap!✨ @softnotweak.bsky.social · Feb 3

Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 to is OUT NOW!
GO GO GO!
✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/... ✨

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Alex @dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social · 8d

Also it’s 20% off right now and only 3 reviews away from 200! 94% very positive user ratings on Steam, Steam deck verified, the works!
store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/...

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 7d

MakeRoom is $7.99 on Steam buff.ly/GmNvdiX

Deck verified

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Indie X - October 17 to 23 @indiexpt.bsky.social · 9d

MakeRoom is a 2025 finalist by @kenney.nl
Summary: Build rooms, gardens, and camper vans with 1,000+ objects and the ability to create your own custom furniture, or visit MakeRoom Island and get inspired by unique design requests!
store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/...

Save 20% on MakeRoom on Steam

Build rooms, gardens, and camper vans with 1,100+ objects and the ability to create your own custom furniture, or visit MakeRoom Island and get inspired by unique design requests.

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Chris Biagini-Foote (they/them) @honestindies.bsky.social · 9d

Just being fashionably late to the release date

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Alex @dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social · 10d

my game Spirit Swap is on sale! We’re a worker owned studio of all marginalized people. Every last one of us. Please check it out if you like dating sims and match-3 gameplay.
store.steampowered.com/app/1592170/...

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 10d

ER doc here! This is a lie. Wait times are up because the American healthcare system is an unsustainable business model and a for-profit national healthcare system just doesn’t work. These problems will continue to get worse until we change that system. It literally has nothing to do with immigrants

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d

Vance: "If you're an American citizen & you've been to the hospital in the last few years, you've probably noticed wait times are especially large & very often somebody who's there in the ER is an illegal alien. Why do those people get healthcare benefits at hospitals paid for by American citizens?"

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