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Octavi Navarro

@octavinavarro.bsky.social

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Pixel artist and ½ of @whiteblanketgames.bsky.social. Developer of horror adventure games: Midnight Scenes, The Supper. Artist on #ThimbleweedPark.

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · Nov 28

Exciting news! @susannagranell.bsky.social and I are now officially a game development studio! 😱

Follow all the news about our games and behind the scenes info on:
@whiteblanketgames.bsky.social

#gamedev #MidnightScenes #TheSupper

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Windumanoth @windumanoth.com · 22h

Análisis de 'The Supper: New Blood', desarrollado por @whiteblanketgames.bsky.social, el estudio de Octavi Navarro y Sussana Granell. "Una aventura gráfica sabrosa, con un humor negro brillante, minijuegos divertidos y un estilo visual tétrico marca de la casa". Vía @devuego.es
buff.ly/REQajMy

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 15h

From the Archives (21 Nov, 2014): Ron Gilbert & Gary Winnick interrogated about Thimbleweed Park — “Jason and Remi put them against the wall.”

Ron Gilbert & Gary Winnick interrogated about Thimbleweed Park

Jason and Remi put them against the wall.

mixnmojo.com

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Jón Kristinsson @jonkk.bsky.social · Oct 18

here’s my LucasArts tribute loop, which I’ve slowly been adding characters to for some years:

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BCN Game Fest @bcngamefest.bsky.social · 3d

🎮 Godot meeting at BCN Game Fest

Do you use Godot Engine or do you want to learn more about it? 🤔

Join the Godot community Meetup: developers, curious people and open source lovers sharing projects, doubts and experiences 🤖

🎟 Tickets bcngamefest.com/tickets/

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 2d

Oh god, I can't. #AI #IsTheFuture

Cabel Sasser @cabel.panic.com · 2d

lisa kudrow from friends.

("it's stylized and a bit abstract, like a posterized outline — evoking her kind and expressive Phoebe Buffay energy!")

an image of an alien head, attached to a skull.

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 2d

Fascists 6:9

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Sara Lopez Productions 🎵🎮 🔜 BCN Game Fest @saralopezprod.bsky.social · 4d

Dentro de un par de días es la @indiedevday.bsky.social 's @bcngamefest.bsky.social 🥳.

Si trabajas en el mundo de los videojuegos, sabrás que es una fiera *NECESARIA* para hacer networking, conectar con gente y encontrar trabajo✨ .

¡Te cuento cómo hacerlo ⤵️!

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David Fox💙🫘🇺🇦 @davidbfox.com · 3d

Way back on July 28, 2025, I had a long conversation about my games career and everything else I've been doing for the past 50 years, with my old friend Mark Holmes as part of his #CinematicDesign Community. I just uploaded it to YouTube. Enjoy! #gamedev #LucasfilmGames #LucasArts #retrogaming

Cinematic Design Monday Member Interview: Mark Holmes interviews David Fox

YouTube video by David Fox

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 3d

From the Archives (30 Mar, 2017): Thimbleweed Park — “Old-school adventuring from the guys who pretty much created the genre.”

Thimbleweed Park

Old-school adventuring from the guys who pretty much created the genre.

mixnmojo.com

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1000xRESIST | Available Now @sunsetvisitor.studio · 4d

you can love a character and still admit when they're wrong. we love Iris but we can acknowledge her flaws (she has none) and we can hold her accountable for her wrongdoings (she has never done anything wrong in her life) and call her out on her actions (which are always correct)

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Amy-Leigh Shaw @diveamydive.bsky.social · 22d

Hi again! Are you a studio or individual looking to hire Narrative talent for your games project? Good news! This great big Starter Pack below is brimming with Game Writers & Narrative Designers who are looking for work right now! I hope it helps you find somebody really special 🥰💛

Amy-Leigh Shaw @diveamydive.bsky.social · 23d

Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:

⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, I could even understand that it's a commission they have to pay, but this kind of public support for a guy who clearly doesn't regret anything is a weird move.
But hey, they made X-ers very happy, so maybe they are their main target!

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 5d

Listen, @burgerbecky.bsky.social is one of the greats. If you can spare anything at all, and you have love for this medium, I can guarantee she's in some way part of the games you love. Please help our industry help her out.

www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

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Wadjet Eye of Sauron @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social · 3d

Apparently Pendulo Studios (Runaway, Yesterday, Tintin) quietly closed down months ago but didn't announce it. Another fallen soldier.

FdeSousse @taleboules.bsky.social · 4d

Pendulo Studios (Runaway, Yesterday, Blacksad: Under the Skin) aurait définitivement fermé en mars 2025.

Le studio espagnol avait licencié la moitié de ses effectifs en mars 2024 après la sortie compliquée du Tintin Reporter : Les Cigares du Pharaon pour Microids.
📰 as.com/meristation/...

Los españoles Pendulo Studios, creadores de Runaway y Hollywood Monsters, echaron el cierre hace meses: “Quisieron esconderlo debajo de la alfombra”

El estudio español Pendulo Studios, creadores de Runaway, Blacksad y Hollywood Monsters, cerraron hace meses y decidieron no comunicarlo.

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 4d

The author wrote this book so he needs to be paid, and doesn’t deserve any kind of abuse or threat.
But "We stand together?" "He apologized?"
The guy is on X publicly celebrating his "victory" over his critics!

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Francisco González - ROSEWATER OUT NOW! @grundislav.games · 4d

So I’ve been working on my next adventure game. This is the first background image I’m sharing.

I figured I might as well earn the inevitable comparison to Monkey Island 😈

A brick cabin on a beach with several old boxes and barrels around it. In the background is a lighthouse.

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 4d

Van a publicar un libro con un autor problemático y han gestionado la comunicación de pena. Dicen que el autor se ha disculpado por sus comentarios pasados, así que no pasa nada, pero en realidad se está riendo de los que le han criticado y celebrando su victoria.

Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 4d

What a mess. I love Bitmap Books and Sam's vision, and I felt sorry that their hard work on this book was ruined by something they didn't know beforehand.
But now they know, and worst of all, the author has made it very clear on social media that his apologies were never sincere.
Oh well.

Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 4d

Monday 6th October 2025

Dear supporters of Bitmap Books,

Although I stand by the fact that Moses’ comments were ill-advised and insensitive, the whole thing blew up and was made much bigger than it needed to be. Moses has publicly apologised for any offence caused, as has the original poster of the comments who did not intend to cause this much trouble. I do not feel that this warrants an author losing his livelihood and ruining years of hard work to produce the book.

Despite multiple accusations to the contrary, Moses freely agreed to donate his royalties to charity. There was no coercion from me, however we both recognise that due to an increasingly stressful situation that decisions were rushed on both sides. I’m pleased to say that Moses and I have spoken again today, we stand together, and have agreed that he will receive 100% of his royalties.

Maybe I was hasty in my response, and I’m happy to admit to that. At the time I sincerely thought I was doing the right thing to diffuse an increasingly difficult situation. I will commit to donating all company profits from this first print run to the charity, Special Effect.

The bottom line is that is that Moses has apologised for his original comments, and will now be paid the royalties that are rightfully his.

Moses and myself have received a large amount of personal abuse and threats over the past few days. We hope that this statement will bring some closure to what has happened.

Sam Dyer, founder of Bitmap Books

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Metal Jesus Rocks @metaljesusrocks.bsky.social · 5d

Another bump for my “Stupidly Expensive $$$ & Rare SWITCH Games” video. Some surprises in here for sure! —> youtu.be/ToTHtHE4z8Q

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 5d

Finally playing Expedition 33! On easy and in French, the right way to play it.

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Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social · 6d

I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

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George Broussard @georgebsocial.bsky.social · 5d

Painted for #inktober Day 5 (DEER).

I only used black/white, two brushes and 3.5 hrs. You enjoying these?

"If you follow winter’s last snowfall to the Ruins of Elowen, you may glimpse Thalen the White, the guardian stag. A wish for those pure of heart, A curse for those not."

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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 6d

If you're looking for something short and nice for the spooky season, I'd like to recommend our collection of horror games!
Now on sale!
Plus, you'd be supporting a tiny indie studio that struggles to make ends meet 😅

White Blanket Games @whiteblanketgames.bsky.social · 6d

Last Day!!!🍁🍂

White Blanket Games @whiteblanketgames.bsky.social · 11d

🍂🍁STEAM AUTUMN SALE🍁🍂
🔊All our games now on sale‼️
📅From 09/29 to 10/6!!
🛒 store.steampowered.com/curator/3767...

#MidnightScenes #TheLibrarian #TheSupper #Unwelcome #Sale #creepy #horror #mystery #pixelart #autumn

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 6d

Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?

#TwentyfiveFortyseven

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Johan Toresson @jtoresson.bsky.social · 9d

This year has had a ton of indie bangers.... But what about next year? Post your steam page/trailer/site below and show us what you're releasing in the next 12 months!

Reskeeeeeeeeeets welcome!

a man with a beard wearing a wig and a coat

ALT: a man with a beard wearing a wig and a coat

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