Meagan ᐋᐱᐦᑕᐃᐧᑯᓯᓵᓂᐢᑫᐧᐤ
@thatmegbee.bsky.social
Apihtawikosisân (Fed: Métis Nation of Ontario), 2S indiginerd doing weird-ish things. Slowly healing from burnout/ME/CFS.
Lead Designer at Achimostawinan Games (go play "Hill Agency: PURITYdecay")
https://linktr.ee/meaganbyrne
Lead Designer at Achimostawinan Games (go play "Hill Agency: PURITYdecay")
https://linktr.ee/meaganbyrne
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TRIPtych by Meagan Byrne
A short experince of being trapped on a road trip
byrneout.itch.io
Welcome to my Year 1 Semester 1 MFA fucking around.
It's short 'cus I had too much coursework to do, but hey, the bar for video game in academia is in hell and this is at least above dirt.
Enjoy the feeling of being trapped on a road trip. It's nice, but you're still trapped.
It's short 'cus I had too much coursework to do, but hey, the bar for video game in academia is in hell and this is at least above dirt.
Enjoy the feeling of being trapped on a road trip. It's nice, but you're still trapped.
RIP bato.to 🥀🥀🥀
Gone to the big data dump.
You were one of the good ones.
There were so many stories I never would have known about if not for you and your community.
🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭
Gone to the big data dump.
You were one of the good ones.
There were so many stories I never would have known about if not for you and your community.
🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭
January 20, 2026 at 10:47 PM
RIP bato.to 🥀🥀🥀
Gone to the big data dump.
You were one of the good ones.
There were so many stories I never would have known about if not for you and your community.
🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭
Gone to the big data dump.
You were one of the good ones.
There were so many stories I never would have known about if not for you and your community.
🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭🙏🏼😭
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You've seen my extremely controversial video "there's no such thing as a bad game"
Please look forward later this year when I release "there's no such thing as a good game"
Please look forward later this year when I release "there's no such thing as a good game"
there's no such thing as a bad game
YouTube video by Alien Bob
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January 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
You've seen my extremely controversial video "there's no such thing as a bad game"
Please look forward later this year when I release "there's no such thing as a good game"
Please look forward later this year when I release "there's no such thing as a good game"
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Me and @jasonloo.bsky.social are putting on a SPECIAL EVENT with the Hamilton Public Library where we'll be discussing COMICS and WRITING and will sign all your books too! January 29th, 7pm, at the Westdale Branch - hope to see you there!
events.hpl.ca/event/15155197
events.hpl.ca/event/15155197
January 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Me and @jasonloo.bsky.social are putting on a SPECIAL EVENT with the Hamilton Public Library where we'll be discussing COMICS and WRITING and will sign all your books too! January 29th, 7pm, at the Westdale Branch - hope to see you there!
events.hpl.ca/event/15155197
events.hpl.ca/event/15155197
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Save the Games 2.0 Call for Papers is open! The symposium will be held at The Strong in Rochester, NY on July 29 and 30. The deadline for submissions if February 20, 2026! www.museumofplay.org/save-the-gam...
January 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Save the Games 2.0 Call for Papers is open! The symposium will be held at The Strong in Rochester, NY on July 29 and 30. The deadline for submissions if February 20, 2026! www.museumofplay.org/save-the-gam...
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sharing because i trust geoffrey’s journalism and his ability to (safely, respectfully) cover this.
i hope maybe this issue gets taken seriously if it gets attention.
i hope maybe this issue gets taken seriously if it gets attention.
I should say, as it might be worth pointing out publicly, I am looking into this, I've reached out to Steam directly, and actively pitching stories on this subject so if any other devs have experienced something similar do reach out.
January 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM
sharing because i trust geoffrey’s journalism and his ability to (safely, respectfully) cover this.
i hope maybe this issue gets taken seriously if it gets attention.
i hope maybe this issue gets taken seriously if it gets attention.
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Restored and modified this necklace. I added the gold beads. They spell out kesalul (I love you) in Mi’kmaq in Morse code.
Funny thing is. Empathizing certain parts of the word changed the meaning.
Kesalul - I love you
Kesa’lul - I hate you
Ke’sa’lul - I gently throw you in a fire.
Funny thing is. Empathizing certain parts of the word changed the meaning.
Kesalul - I love you
Kesa’lul - I hate you
Ke’sa’lul - I gently throw you in a fire.
January 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Restored and modified this necklace. I added the gold beads. They spell out kesalul (I love you) in Mi’kmaq in Morse code.
Funny thing is. Empathizing certain parts of the word changed the meaning.
Kesalul - I love you
Kesa’lul - I hate you
Ke’sa’lul - I gently throw you in a fire.
Funny thing is. Empathizing certain parts of the word changed the meaning.
Kesalul - I love you
Kesa’lul - I hate you
Ke’sa’lul - I gently throw you in a fire.
Personally, I blame the lack of participation trophies and the horrific corporal punishment for this behaviour.
Lmao apparently people near me are freaking out about a non binary teacher
And I am watching the entire community come together to dunk on the much smaller group of transphobic dipshits and it is DELICIOUS
The local newspaper even snarkily wrote about them and I am CRYING
And I am watching the entire community come together to dunk on the much smaller group of transphobic dipshits and it is DELICIOUS
The local newspaper even snarkily wrote about them and I am CRYING
January 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Personally, I blame the lack of participation trophies and the horrific corporal punishment for this behaviour.
I have no idea why, but I have a sudden and overwhelming urge to start auditioning again.... this probably portends doom.
December 29, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I have no idea why, but I have a sudden and overwhelming urge to start auditioning again.... this probably portends doom.
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Annihilation (2018); dir Alex Garland
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Annihilation (2018); dir Alex Garland
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You know what? Probably worth putting into dialogue the two most high profile pieces of banned media of the past two weeks: the video game Horses and the 60 Minutes report on the U.S.'s use of the CECOT prison in El Salvador.
December 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
You know what? Probably worth putting into dialogue the two most high profile pieces of banned media of the past two weeks: the video game Horses and the 60 Minutes report on the U.S.'s use of the CECOT prison in El Salvador.
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i posted about all my favorite games from this year. i hope you will fall in love with them too!
One whole year of video game recommendations: www.nathalielawhead.com/candybox/one...
"The international indiegame scene is full of undiscovered gems. They are waiting for you to find them."
#IndieGames
One whole year of video game recommendations: www.nathalielawhead.com/candybox/one...
"The international indiegame scene is full of undiscovered gems. They are waiting for you to find them."
#IndieGames
December 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
i posted about all my favorite games from this year. i hope you will fall in love with them too!
One whole year of video game recommendations: www.nathalielawhead.com/candybox/one...
"The international indiegame scene is full of undiscovered gems. They are waiting for you to find them."
#IndieGames
One whole year of video game recommendations: www.nathalielawhead.com/candybox/one...
"The international indiegame scene is full of undiscovered gems. They are waiting for you to find them."
#IndieGames
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The Polaris List is out! Top 100 most personally influential games as listed by senior game designers.
Fascinating trove that is at the root of most modern game designs. What inspires us and why? Spoiler: It ain't all Call of Duty
polarisgamedesign.com/the-polaris-...
Fascinating trove that is at the root of most modern game designs. What inspires us and why? Spoiler: It ain't all Call of Duty
polarisgamedesign.com/the-polaris-...
The Polaris List
Polaris is a non-profit committed to improving and refining the art and craft of game design. In order to get a snapshot of current game design thinking and reference points, we wondered — what do wor...
polarisgamedesign.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Polaris List is out! Top 100 most personally influential games as listed by senior game designers.
Fascinating trove that is at the root of most modern game designs. What inspires us and why? Spoiler: It ain't all Call of Duty
polarisgamedesign.com/the-polaris-...
Fascinating trove that is at the root of most modern game designs. What inspires us and why? Spoiler: It ain't all Call of Duty
polarisgamedesign.com/the-polaris-...
Got a nice little spotlight in the Globe and Mail!
Indigenous video games are gaining traction, and this independent studio is at the forefront
Hamilton-based Achimostawinan Games is winning fans – and awards – thanks to its specific viewpoint and compelling gameplay
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Got a nice little spotlight in the Globe and Mail!
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Bring this energy with you int 2026 (yes this is a threat)
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Bring this energy with you int 2026 (yes this is a threat)
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Tune into the Indie Game Awards this Thursday, December 18! 🥳 There are so many talented games nominated, who are you excited to see?
🗓 Dec 18, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
▶ YouTube & Twitch
www.indiegameawards.gg
@indiegameawards.gg
#gamedev #indiegame
🗓 Dec 18, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
▶ YouTube & Twitch
www.indiegameawards.gg
@indiegameawards.gg
#gamedev #indiegame
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Tune into the Indie Game Awards this Thursday, December 18! 🥳 There are so many talented games nominated, who are you excited to see?
🗓 Dec 18, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
▶ YouTube & Twitch
www.indiegameawards.gg
@indiegameawards.gg
#gamedev #indiegame
🗓 Dec 18, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
▶ YouTube & Twitch
www.indiegameawards.gg
@indiegameawards.gg
#gamedev #indiegame
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Tomorrow I will be taking over @luketheamateur.bsky.social 's stream and playing this! As a Native American I love to support other Indigenous people from around the world and am super excited to check this out :)
4pm EST at twitch.tv/luketheamateur
4pm EST at twitch.tv/luketheamateur
☁️🌊 TOROA: SKYCALL 🌊☁️
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
December 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Tomorrow I will be taking over @luketheamateur.bsky.social 's stream and playing this! As a Native American I love to support other Indigenous people from around the world and am super excited to check this out :)
4pm EST at twitch.tv/luketheamateur
4pm EST at twitch.tv/luketheamateur
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Pixelles GDC Ensemble is now open for applications! In partnership with GDC, we’re bringing 25 mid-career game developers to #GDC2026.
💖 We’re especially considering submissions from studio founders and grassroots community organizers.
Apply by Dec. 31st for your chance to win a Festival Pass:
💖 We’re especially considering submissions from studio founders and grassroots community organizers.
Apply by Dec. 31st for your chance to win a Festival Pass:
Pixelles (Montréal)
Pixelles is a non-profit organization committed to empowering more women & everyone in game development. We host online and in-person programs, based in Montréal (Canada).
pixelles.ca
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pixelles GDC Ensemble is now open for applications! In partnership with GDC, we’re bringing 25 mid-career game developers to #GDC2026.
💖 We’re especially considering submissions from studio founders and grassroots community organizers.
Apply by Dec. 31st for your chance to win a Festival Pass:
💖 We’re especially considering submissions from studio founders and grassroots community organizers.
Apply by Dec. 31st for your chance to win a Festival Pass:
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I had a look at the albatross flying sim game - released yesterday on Steam - Toroa Skycall, by a small Dunedin #AoNZ studio: @atawhaigames.bsky.social
There's a whole wonderful world to explore here, and humorous conversations with other birds.
I was a backer on Kickstarter.
There's a whole wonderful world to explore here, and humorous conversations with other birds.
I was a backer on Kickstarter.
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I had a look at the albatross flying sim game - released yesterday on Steam - Toroa Skycall, by a small Dunedin #AoNZ studio: @atawhaigames.bsky.social
There's a whole wonderful world to explore here, and humorous conversations with other birds.
I was a backer on Kickstarter.
There's a whole wonderful world to explore here, and humorous conversations with other birds.
I was a backer on Kickstarter.
Go play it!!!
☁️🌊 TOROA: SKYCALL 🌊☁️
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Go play it!!!
Did my final critique and now I have completed my first semester of Grad school!!
I finished one thing and you can play it for free.
(Ideal play: alone in a dark room for an hour with convince store snacks and music on headphones. You're only allowed to get up to stretch when out of the car)
I finished one thing and you can play it for free.
(Ideal play: alone in a dark room for an hour with convince store snacks and music on headphones. You're only allowed to get up to stretch when out of the car)
TRIPtych by Meagan Byrne
A short experince of being trapped on a road trip
byrneout.itch.io
December 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Did my final critique and now I have completed my first semester of Grad school!!
I finished one thing and you can play it for free.
(Ideal play: alone in a dark room for an hour with convince store snacks and music on headphones. You're only allowed to get up to stretch when out of the car)
I finished one thing and you can play it for free.
(Ideal play: alone in a dark room for an hour with convince store snacks and music on headphones. You're only allowed to get up to stretch when out of the car)
Did someone add me to a list? 😅
December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Did someone add me to a list? 😅
Yakety Yak plays in the distance
December 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Yakety Yak plays in the distance
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen