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Janneke de Beer

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Dystopian sci-fi indie author of The Jovian Symphony, game reviewer, vegan recipe writer, neurospicy. she/her, 🏳️‍🌈, 🇳🇱 / 🇺🇸 https://jannekedebeer.com https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-jovian-madrigals-janneke-de-beer/21722354

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Jan 26

Hello! I'm a queer author writing sci-fi about queer characters in the not-too-distant future. If you want to read about what it means to be human and what it means to be alive at the frontiers of space, check out the Jovian Madrigals!💙📚🪐

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The Jovian Madrigals

Check out The Jovian Madrigals - At the edge of forever, we will not recognise ourselves. It's 2193, almost a century since scientists on Callisto discovered immor...

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 1d

Today's recipe is from Hungary - vegan gulyas! I also explore a bit of the history of gulyas and why it's a symbol of Hungary. Check it out!

#veganfood #vegan #veganrecipes

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Vegan Gulyas

Hungary

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 3d

This is an article about surrealism in sim games. My editor says it's not a review of Old Market Simulator. It is not a piece of self-examination. This is an article about sim games.

#videogamereviews 🎮 #gamereviews #gaming

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Reality is Optional - How Surrealness Improves Sim Games

Old Market Simulator is not a good simulation, but it is exactly what I was looking for.

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 4d

This is the first time I've seen someone commenting on Stigmata on social media. It's an absolutely phenomenal book, and I'm glad to see it getting more love!

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 7d

It's been a while, but mostly because this game was so massive. Divinity: Original Sin 2 may not be my favourite game of all time, but it is definitely something special. Check out my thoughts! www.jannekeparrish.com/game/divinit...

#videogames #gamereviews

Divinity: Original Sin II Review

Can I ruin a game for myself?

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 10d

Related, but I will never listen to a voice message in a text conversation. Just write it. It's simpler for us both.

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 10d

I'm super proud of this piece I wrote about Storybook Brawl and the nature of indie card game design for @summitreviews.biz. I hope you enjoy it!
#videogames #gaming

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The Rise and Fall of Storybook Brawl

A cautionary tale about indie game development

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 15d

Super hyped for #BuchBerlin!

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · 27d

Very excited to be attending #BuchBerlin in a couple of weeks. Come see me there!

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 31

It's out today! I'm so excited for you to read "Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea!" 📚🪐 🌈🚀💫

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Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea

Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea [de Beer, Janneke] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today's review is of Distrust by Cheerdealers! It has an interesting premise, but wow, did I struggle with the gameplay on this one. It definitely feels like it wasn't meant to be played solo. www.jannekeparrish.com/game/distrus...

#videogamereviews #videogames #gamereviews

Distrust Review

But what do I distrust?

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 24

Absolutely second this. What's the fun in playing a game in a way that worked for someone else when I'm me and experience things in my own way? I like that sense of discovery and puzzle solving, especially for deckbuilders. That's half the fun of playing a game in the first place.

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 24

Arco is one of my favourite games that I played last year. It is absolutely stellar. :D

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 23

Super excited that the release date for Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea is coming up next weekend! The hype is real! 🪐📚 🌈🚀💫

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Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea

Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea - Kindle edition by de Beer, Janneke. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Dream Sweet in a Minor Sea.

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today's review is of Distraint by @jessemakkonen.com. And, oh, do I have complicated thoughts about this one.

#videogamereviews #videogames #gamereviews
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Distraint Review

This game is about capitalism.

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 18

Camel Up is amazing, though. It's how I taught my baby sibling the joy of gambling and statistics. What more could you want in a board game? :D

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 16

Today's recipe is from Grenada - vegan oil down!

This is a fairly easy to make, one pot recipe that's nonetheless full of flavour. I also really enjoyed researching this one, so you know you want to read it.

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#veganfood #veganrecipes

Vegan Oil Down

Grenada

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 15

I use Behind the Names, then check it against social media profiles from that country. It generally works. :)

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 15

My conspiracy theory that is almost certainly not true is that the overabundance of the term "AI" is for exactly this reason. They're normalising AI so its usage in everything becomes acceptable, even when we should be asking serious questions about the ethics of AI.

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 15

Audiosurf is amazing! It was my absolute favourite game throughout grad school, and I have many, many happy memories of crowding into a too-small bed to play multiplayer with my partner.

(I also have a review with screenshots and gameplay footage here: www.jannekeparrish.com/game/audiosu...)

Audiosurf

What is a game capable of achieving?

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 15

I remember being salty that I had to download something just to play the game I had gotten for Christmas. And look at me now.

Look at me now.

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Today's review is of Mashina by @taloketo.bsky.social
There is so much here that I absolutely adore and which is an absolute testament to its devs. There's also some less fun elements, but you know what? Read the review for yourself. :)

#gamereviews

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Mashina Review

Mashina is worth getting for the soundtrack and visuals alone; however, I found the gameplay to be a cripplingly weak element in an otherwise stellar game.

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 14

I am sometimes infinitely sad that I will never live in Texas again. The Hill Country in spring is the most beautiful place in the world, but it is politically unsafe for me to live in Texas. So I sit here, thousands of miles away, hoping things will change, but knowing they never will.

Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Cases like this would take *years* to resolve, and given the current court climate, I tend to doubt Itch.io would win.

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · Aug 13

More and more people reporting today that Stripe - the payment processor that Itch said were putting the most pressure on them - now have staff actively confirming that yes, they are censoring LGBT content, adult or otherwise. That this is official company policy.

This seems kinda significant.

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Janneke de Beer @jannekedebeer.bsky.social · Aug 12

I'm starting to get the impression that reading Clan of the Cave Bear way too young is just a rite of passage for millennial authors.

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