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daffodil 🇵🇸 @daff.space · Aug 28

Shout out to RPS for being bold in this coverage. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to have been interviewed in this article as well.

FREE PALESTINE

Rock Paper Shotgun @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social · Aug 28

"A culture of intimidation, retaliation and oppression": How Microsoft’s Gaza stance fuelled an industry-spanning boycott

RPS meets a few of the developers participating in the BDS campaign against Microsoft's Israeli military ties, including an Xbox worker fired for his views.

www.rockpapershotgun.com

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 16

they're also both really good :)

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 13

yeah,

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 4

i will be radio silent until i'm done playing #deltarune, see you all on the other side o7

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 4

brush your teeth stinky

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 4

you're not even going to allow time to brush your teeth???!!!

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 4

thanks to everyone who checked out our demo at #fullindie! I'll be posting a devlog when I get over the initial frenzy of deltarune lmao

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vii ☆ pixel artist! @artsyvii.bsky.social · Jun 3

deltarune... tomorrow... TOMORROW!!

#pixelart #aseprite

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 3

well I'm sure you've playtested on your own time 🤔

toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jun 3

any vancouver indies going to #fullindie tonight? @intangiblematter.net and I our showcasing the alpha demo of our metroidvania, outpost eismond! anyone who plays gets a free sticker :0

a photo of a hand holding a sticker of a red robot in the iconic sonic pose. in the background are several of the same stickers in a ziploc bag.

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Armor Games Studios @armorgamesstudios.com · Jun 3

🚨 The Obliterator-X DEMO is OUT NOW on Steam! 💥

Play as a failed clone in a chaotic roguelike shooter where every death only makes you stronger!

🎮 Try the free demo here: store.steampowered.com/app/3552770/...

Wishlist, play, and obliterate. 🔫🧠💣

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Dotemu @dotemu.bsky.social · Jun 3

Wishlist Absolum now: store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/...

Absolum on Steam

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

store.steampowered.com

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tobyfox @tobyfox.undertale.com · Jun 3

Deltarune............................................................ tomorrow!

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splendidland🌱 @splendid.land · May 16

Formless Star is out now!

Travel to a mysterious ever-changing planet and gather data on the animals that live there.

There's 60 different creatures to find, all with unique behaviours and descriptions!

Get the game for free (or pay what you want) here!
splendidland.itch.io/formless-star

"formless star", clay models of characters with various propellers on their heads are stood in a row in front of a starry background.

Anemo, a red character with a big orange nose and a green anemometer on their head is stood in front of their spaceship.

Finding the animal "Lighthorse", which looks like a lighthouse with legs, and a head made out of transparent cones of light.
"Stands at the coastline to act as a beacon, however it has difficulty discerning a puddle from an ocean. said to be proud of its red stripes."

Inside the spaceship, the character Turbine, who is green and has buck teeth, is saying "They say if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. Seems I may be the only worker here."

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tobyfox @tobyfox.undertale.com · Jun 1

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Greg Lobanov @greg.style · May 30

Wheel World is the game I’m most anticipating this year. 100% a dream game I’ve always wanted to exist. store.steampowered.com/app/1497460/...

Wheel World on Steam

Dive into Wheel World as Kat, a rider chosen by ancient cycling spirits. Race elite teams, trick out your bike, and perform the long overdue Great Shift ritual to save a universe on the brink! Your bi...

store.steampowered.com

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Alonso Canales @alcex.bsky.social · May 29

Super happy to share that we are part of this cool event! We've released a new demo of Bubblegum Galaxy, please try it out and tell us what you think 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/2459140/...

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Don Bellenger 𐕣 𖤐 𐕣 @donnotron.bsky.social · May 30

Finally! The era of destroying trivial props is upon us!

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bubby darkstar @bubbydarkstar.bsky.social · May 30

the guy who did SUBWAY MIDNIGHT (finally) made a new game!

SHOOTY SHOOTY ROBOT INVASION 🤖💢coming JULY 10TH

- 200+ NPCs to have terrible conversations with!

- 50+ robot types to murder!

- 6 wacky levels to explore!

- 1000s of hand-drawn sprites!

WISHLIST NOW, IDIOT!

bit.ly/ShootyShooty...

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Shawn Alexander Allen @shawndoublea.bsky.social · May 28

The demo for Beatdown City Survivors, an immersive sandbox action survive-em-up is LIVE until June 16th!

🔥💧Control the elements 💥🧊
🗡️🥾Upgrade + Combine Weapons🗡️🥾
🤜👹Punch monsters heads off!👹🤛
🙏 SURVIVE?🙏

Download the demo, leave a review & wishlist the game!
store.steampowered.com/app/3680270/...

Beatdown City Survivors Demo on Steam

Punch a car so hard it EXPLODES! Dash through flaming gas to create a fire trail burning everything. Destroy a hydrant to douse out the fire. Beatdown City Survivors is an immersive sandbox meets surv...

store.steampowered.com

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jenny @qdork.bsky.social · May 29

CONSUME ME DEMO
OUT!

download & wishlist if u wanna:

✅ get hot 🔥
✅ make ur crush fall in luv with u 💕
✅ find money on da ground 💸
◽️try to squeeze in every single item on ur TO DO list so u can appease everyone around u WHILE AVOIDING emotional breakdown & hitting rock bottom

👉 s.team/a/2359120/

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · May 29

heyo! it hasn't been mahmoud's bday for several months now, but he still needs help! he urgently needs funds to pay for his next semester of university. please consider helping my friend out!

toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Jan 31

hi everyone! today is my friend mahmoud's birthday! as such, i am implimenting MAHMOUD'S BIRTHDAY BONANZA! if you provide proof of having donated to his vetted gofundme, i will draw you a character of your choice!
www.gofundme.com/f/ur2e3b-hel...

A drawing of Mahmoud and I with the Palestine flag behind us. The text above it says "Happy birthday, Mahmoud!" in Arabic.

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toad (not a frog) @toadnotafrog.bsky.social · Apr 30

was college hard for you? high tuitions, heavy workload, hardly any free time... imagine having to deal with all of that ON TOP OF bombings and starvation. this is the reality for many students in gaza. help a student in need and match my donation to isnad.

chuffed.org/project/1269...

a donation receipt of $50 USD to isnad foundation.

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Dr. Divya 🇵🇸🧿 (offline) @divyampersaud.com · May 26

Today we’re highlighting a Jabalia mutual aid team serving a dozen fams with essential needs. Last week you got them veg, flour, cash aid. The next goal is 10 tents for the families.

Give below or click through for their individual link 🌹 62/1500 tinyurl.com/HopeGivingCi...

Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle

We are a team of volunteers in the US and UK, led by two sisters passionate about helping our friends on the ground keep their families and neighbors alive with food, water, & shelter. We saw that…

tinyurl.com

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Rascal-Rose @rascalrose.bsky.social · May 24

they say ch 3 is gonna be a real
#deltarune

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