Michael
@michaelklamerus.bsky.social
Makes tiny games. Currently in grad school to be a librarian. Helps organize local game dev stuff near Detroit. they/them
https://michael-klamerus.itch.io/
https://virtualmoose.org/
https://michael-klamerus.itch.io/
https://virtualmoose.org/
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Michael
@michaelklamerus.bsky.social
· Dec 30
The mini games anthology that I helped organize for the Ann Arbor District Library for the city's bicentennial is out. Featuring a puzzle game by @flyovergames.bsky.social, game boy game by @itsmelilyv.bsky.social, and point-and-click adventure by me
aadl.org/drchasegames
aadl.org/drchasegames
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the videotome family of engines stole my heart. it was really easy to pick up and learn in a weekend long jam.
you can run the engines in pretty much in any device that can open a code editor.
this jam is a perfect opportunity to learn and do a cool little game!! the theme is great too. go nuts!
you can run the engines in pretty much in any device that can open a code editor.
this jam is a perfect opportunity to learn and do a cool little game!! the theme is great too. go nuts!
The 3rd Videotome Jam is now scheduled for April! Join for ra low stress jam and make something with one of the engines! The theme this time for inspiration is "Spectator", including interpretations like Outsider / Witness / Voyeur / etc...
itch.io/jam/videotom...
itch.io/jam/videotom...
Videotome Jam 3 -
A game jam from 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-19 hosted by communistsister. WHAT? A 2 and a bit week game jam in April, for making games using any of the Videotome engines. THEME ? (optional)
itch.io
February 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
the videotome family of engines stole my heart. it was really easy to pick up and learn in a weekend long jam.
you can run the engines in pretty much in any device that can open a code editor.
this jam is a perfect opportunity to learn and do a cool little game!! the theme is great too. go nuts!
you can run the engines in pretty much in any device that can open a code editor.
this jam is a perfect opportunity to learn and do a cool little game!! the theme is great too. go nuts!
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It happens to be my birthday tomorrow, so if you feel inclined to help support what I do, I'm still $290 short of last year's year-end goal to keep beestung funded! 😘🐝
www.gofundme.com/f/beestung-y...
www.gofundme.com/f/beestung-y...
Donate to beestung: Years Six & Seven, organized by Sarah Clark
What is beestung:
beestung is a quarterly online micro-magazine for non-binary, genderquee… Sarah Clark needs your support for beestung: Years Six & Seven
www.gofundme.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:41 PM
It happens to be my birthday tomorrow, so if you feel inclined to help support what I do, I'm still $290 short of last year's year-end goal to keep beestung funded! 😘🐝
www.gofundme.com/f/beestung-y...
www.gofundme.com/f/beestung-y...
Blog Roundup (February 8, 2026)
Blog Roundup (February 8, 2026)
I haven’t done one of these in a long time because I didn’t have time but I could still do these on a monthly basis or something. There’s just so many new websites that keep popping up even though a lot of people think the internet is just five websites these days. Maybe you’ll enjoy […]
virtualmoose.org
February 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Blog Roundup (February 8, 2026)
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You Should Probably Leave Substack
You should probably leave Substack. Here’s why and how.
leavesubstack.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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canonical neopets homophobia
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 AM
canonical neopets homophobia
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Gonna continue this train and talk about another black creator that means a lot to me.
Dwayne McDuffie.
One of the founders of Milestone comics which was the first comic book universe that featured black and POC characters and of course Static Shock.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_...
Dwayne McDuffie.
One of the founders of Milestone comics which was the first comic book universe that featured black and POC characters and of course Static Shock.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_...
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Gonna continue this train and talk about another black creator that means a lot to me.
Dwayne McDuffie.
One of the founders of Milestone comics which was the first comic book universe that featured black and POC characters and of course Static Shock.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_...
Dwayne McDuffie.
One of the founders of Milestone comics which was the first comic book universe that featured black and POC characters and of course Static Shock.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_...
Folks, you really gotta move your newsletters off Substack
February 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Folks, you really gotta move your newsletters off Substack
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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My latest indie game roundup featuring experimental tabletop and video games, and just other games that I thought were cool
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
February 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM
My latest indie game roundup featuring experimental tabletop and video games, and just other games that I thought were cool
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
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Epic made provably incorrect statements about the game’s content, refused to provide details supporting their claims, and has not shared their claimed AO IARC certificate, which normally includes a link for the developer to appeal. They do not ‘love that studio’, they have effectively ghosted us
Earlier this week, I spoke briefly Epic about Horses, a game that was approved for release on EGS, then blocked after a re-rating
"We love that studio," Epic VP Steve Allison said of Santa Ragione, but maintained that an AO rating was a dealbreaker
www.gamefile.news/i/186925441/...
"We love that studio," Epic VP Steve Allison said of Santa Ragione, but maintained that an AO rating was a dealbreaker
www.gamefile.news/i/186925441/...
February 7, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Epic made provably incorrect statements about the game’s content, refused to provide details supporting their claims, and has not shared their claimed AO IARC certificate, which normally includes a link for the developer to appeal. They do not ‘love that studio’, they have effectively ghosted us
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i am a professional editor. i come highly recommended. mind if i step inside your comments-on google doc for the NEOPETS RPG
February 6, 2026 at 11:21 PM
i am a professional editor. i come highly recommended. mind if i step inside your comments-on google doc for the NEOPETS RPG
Junji Ito Pinball-like where we're all just posting about how dumb the unreleased Jim Walls game is
February 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Junji Ito Pinball-like where we're all just posting about how dumb the unreleased Jim Walls game is
tbh I thought the posts about the neopets ttrpg were doing a Junji Ito Pinball-like when I woke up this morning. If you don't know what this means, it's ok, neither do I
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
tbh I thought the posts about the neopets ttrpg were doing a Junji Ito Pinball-like when I woke up this morning. If you don't know what this means, it's ok, neither do I
If folks are looking to donate to a group that does video game preservation, I think the VGHF is great. In addition to efforts like the one below, they have an amazing digital library of magazines/marketing materials you can search. You can also buy old magazines from them
gamehistory.org/donate/
gamehistory.org/donate/
February 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
If folks are looking to donate to a group that does video game preservation, I think the VGHF is great. In addition to efforts like the one below, they have an amazing digital library of magazines/marketing materials you can search. You can also buy old magazines from them
gamehistory.org/donate/
gamehistory.org/donate/
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There is an updated version of my infamous puzzle game 'Boppin' available, for CHEAP AS FREE on my personal website at Jenniverse.com right now.
It runs on Windows 10 or higher, and is complete with all levels and content. Play the original source of the slang term 'Yeet', today!
It runs on Windows 10 or higher, and is complete with all levels and content. Play the original source of the slang term 'Yeet', today!
January 30, 2026 at 1:13 AM
There is an updated version of my infamous puzzle game 'Boppin' available, for CHEAP AS FREE on my personal website at Jenniverse.com right now.
It runs on Windows 10 or higher, and is complete with all levels and content. Play the original source of the slang term 'Yeet', today!
It runs on Windows 10 or higher, and is complete with all levels and content. Play the original source of the slang term 'Yeet', today!
That's my secret Cap, I'm always thinking about the unskippable Peter Gabriel music video in Myst 4
www.polygon.com/24216047/mys...
www.polygon.com/24216047/mys...
My favorite puzzle game has an unskippable Peter Gabriel interlude
And I will never shut up about it
www.polygon.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:14 AM
That's my secret Cap, I'm always thinking about the unskippable Peter Gabriel music video in Myst 4
www.polygon.com/24216047/mys...
www.polygon.com/24216047/mys...
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Oh hey! It's a new Indiepocalypse full of cool, independently made video games for you to check out!
Starting off it's 6th year of bringing you monthly highlights of the more unexplored corners of indie games, it's Indiepocalypse #73!
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @cmi.bsky.social
-Cover by @alexsiple.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-73
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @cmi.bsky.social
-Cover by @alexsiple.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-73
February 7, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Oh hey! It's a new Indiepocalypse full of cool, independently made video games for you to check out!
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what the hell gonna stream on a friday and play some goddamn lynx games www.twitch.tv/ps_garak
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
what the hell gonna stream on a friday and play some goddamn lynx games www.twitch.tv/ps_garak
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is anyone interested in reviewing this?*
*i do not have venues/publications lined up
>> hmu at [email protected]
*i do not have venues/publications lined up
>> hmu at [email protected]
Cover reveal time! Announcing ALOCASIA: 99 Queer Writers on Plants and Nature, coming in early 2026 🌱💚
Cover design by @alban-fischer.bsky.social, illustrations by @lichenritual.bsky.social
Cover design by @alban-fischer.bsky.social, illustrations by @lichenritual.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
is anyone interested in reviewing this?*
*i do not have venues/publications lined up
>> hmu at [email protected]
*i do not have venues/publications lined up
>> hmu at [email protected]
My latest indie game roundup featuring experimental tabletop and video games, and just other games that I thought were cool
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
February 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM
My latest indie game roundup featuring experimental tabletop and video games, and just other games that I thought were cool
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
virtualmoose.org/2026/02/06/i...
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Okay I buried the lede here. In the 1995 E3 Show Daily, Crystal Dynamics ran an ad that promised, in no uncertain terms, that playing Gex would give you "multiple orgasms"
They ran this ad at a professional event
They ran this ad at a professional event
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Okay I buried the lede here. In the 1995 E3 Show Daily, Crystal Dynamics ran an ad that promised, in no uncertain terms, that playing Gex would give you "multiple orgasms"
They ran this ad at a professional event
They ran this ad at a professional event
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Good morning West Coast darlings! We are raising funds today for rent relief for families in East St Paul, MN who have been impacted by the federal government's siege there. We have a brand new, limited edition shirt available TODAY ONLY for it. bikinikill.bandcamp.com/merch/limite...
February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Good morning West Coast darlings! We are raising funds today for rent relief for families in East St Paul, MN who have been impacted by the federal government's siege there. We have a brand new, limited edition shirt available TODAY ONLY for it. bikinikill.bandcamp.com/merch/limite...
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Periodically I think about how hard some of them worked to normalize every single step of this and how hard they're dancing now in hopes you forget it
Pour one out for every professional political pundit, writer, consultant whatever that has spent the last decade trying to pretend that the Trump phenomenon was about trade or opiates and not a big chunk of white america losing its mind over having a black president bsky.app/profile/kyle...
A screenshot from a video posted on Trump's Truth Social account: truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Periodically I think about how hard some of them worked to normalize every single step of this and how hard they're dancing now in hopes you forget it
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Yep!
Detroit Historical Museum is having an exhibit on the ttrpg RIFTS?!?
February 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Yep!