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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · 10d

Tune in this Thursday as Playtime asks: What game always makes you tilt? That's right: we're talking emotional regulation, control and game performance! After the discussion, it's time to play some Cuphead. So join us 15:00, as always on www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · 26d

Tune in this Thursday, 15:00-17:00, to fess up the last time you ragequit a game! That's right, we're discussing gamer rage this time around. After our discussion, we'll be playing Baba is You! As always on www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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VALUE Foundation @valuefnd.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Interactive Pasts Conference takes place in less than a month! Sign up to join our conference in person or online and get ready for a program full of amazing contributions, workshops, and games! Look at our full program and sign up here interactivepasts.com/the-interact...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Sep 1

And we're back! Our first stream of the new academic year addresses the question: What game's release have you looked forward to the most? We'll also play the game Sword of the Sea. Come and join us on Thursday (yep new day!) 15:00 onward, as always on www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Jun 13

And we're live! Join us to talk all about your proudest achievements in games, and come create some chaos in #CrusaderKings3! As always, on: www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Apr 30

Tune in this Friday at 15:00 to talk about surprises, turns, and the unexpected as we ask the question: What is the best video game plot twist of all time? We'll also play some #INDIKA, to experience the unexpected ourselves. As always on: www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Apr 15

This Friday we want to know: What's your favorite game to return to? We'll talk about re-playing, nostalgia, and are ourselves returning to our lovely little Playtime farm in Stardew Valley! Tune in 15:00 CET on www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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VALUE Foundation @valuefnd.bsky.social · Mar 10

Tune in this Wednesday at 17:30 to watch us gallivant through medieval Bohemia! We are still looking for our dog, AVOIDING packs of bloodthirsty wolves, and searching for Hans (you know, kind of, a little). #archaeogaming #KCD2 www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Mar 3

This Friday we want to know: What's the cutest game you've ever played? Join us in our discussion around coziness, empathy, and feelings, and tag along our journey in the world of Spiritfarer. Friday at 15:00, as always on streamingthepast.com

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VALUE Foundation @valuefnd.bsky.social · Mar 3

Reminder! Just under 2 weeks before the TIPC 4 CfP deadline is here. You still have time to send us your abstract and join our Fellowship of Past and Play. Want to know more? interactivepasts.com/the-interact...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Feb 24

Missed both of our streams this month? Don't panic! We've created a short recap blogpost especially for you! From Hamlet, Elsinore, and adaptations to the pastoral, playbour, and Overcooked 2, we had an absolute blast. playfultimemachines.com/2025/02/24/f...

From Hamlet to Stressy Cooking – Stream Recaps – Playful Time Machines

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Feb 17

This friday at 15:00 CET we're discussing playbour, leisure and in-game jobs! Join us in our discussion around virtual farming and watch us get frantic in #Overcooked2. As always on streamingthepast.com

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Feb 10

For PlayTime's weekly blog, this time @times-new-roman.bsky.social is up for calibration parameters! Check out the post and learn what's new: playfultimemachines.com/2025/02/10/c...

Captain’s Log: Calibration Parameters for Corine, February 2025 – Playful Time Machines

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Feb 3

This Friday at 15:00 CET, PlayTime asks: What book do you want to see as a video game? After some discussion, we'll ponder 'to be or not to be' as we play Elsinore. Join us here: www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Nov 14

Tune in tomorrow as we explore the question: What is your favorite pet from a video game? We'll discuss some topics around digital animals, their care and their killability or lack thereof. Join us at 15:00 (CET) on twitch.tv/streamingthepast

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Oct 28

This Friday we ask: What is the best or worst weather you've experienced in a video game? As always we'll (attempt to) answer the question and discuss a bit of theory. After that, we're ready to experience some digital weather ourselves in RDR2. 15:00 CET www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Sep 2

This Friday at 15:00 we ask: What's the farthest you've traveled in a video game? Get ready as we talk about digital travel and explore No Man's Sky! Join us on Twitch www.twitch.tv/streamingthe...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Jun 17

CfP! We're hosting a workshop around Counterfactual Game Design on August 28-29 at Leiden! There are two tracks: short abstracts (100-250 words) for 5-minute presentations, and extended abstracts (500-100 words) for 20-minute talks. Deadline: June 21st
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Workshop Call for Papers: Counterfactual Game Design: Past-as-Process – Playful Time Machines

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Jun 14

40 years ago, EA asked, "Can a computer make you cry?" At 15:00 we ask: When was the last time a game made you cry? Tell us about games that make you sniffle and blame it on someone chopping onions! For comfort, we'll revisit the PlayTime farm.
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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Jun 4

Just one more day till the Counterjam begins! Tomorrow at 09:30 we welcome all to three days of creating games together! For people who're joining online, we'll be live in the discord at 10 am. Don't want to miss out? Sign up here: fd24.formdesk.com/universiteit...

playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · Jun 3

Only two more days before our Counterjam takes off! You can still sign up and join us online or in person at Leiden starting Wednesday to create your what-if game around history. Any level of expertise is welcome, just bring good vibes! fd24.formdesk.com/universiteit...

playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · May 31

How would you change the past? Sign up for our Counterjam! taking place June 5-7, online and in person. Every level of experience and all types of games are welcome! Check it out: playfultimemachines.com/counterjam/

playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · May 29

This Friday we ask you all: What is your favourite character customization setup in a game? We discuss the endless hours spent in character creation and play some Star Trek Online at 15:00 on Twitch twitch.tv/streamingthe...

playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · May 27

New stream highlight video up! We discuss side quests in games, linger on Keerthi’s favourite dating sim: Stardew Valley (and play some!), and listen to tales of traumatic encounters in the Witcher III (did you put the baby in the oven?). Check it out: youtu.be/ltFLMsclK68

Playtime discusses Sidequests - Stardew Valley: New Update

This week in playtime is all about getting sidetracked (or not) as we discuss the phenomenon of sidequests! While there are way too many to pick from, we lin...

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playfultimemach.bsky.social @playfultimemach.bsky.social · May 15

History is in your hands during our Counterjam! We welcome people with every level of expertise and all types of games! Join us in Leiden on June 5th-7th or take part online and show us your counterfactuals! Sign up here: fd24.formdesk.com/universiteit...