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Craig Breathnach - Writer

@craigbreathnach.bsky.social

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Irish freelance writer focused on comic books and video games. He/him. Portfolio : https://linktr.ee/craigbreathnachwriter Creator and writer of @wuxiawerewolf.bsky.social Volunteer with @galwaygamejam.bsky.social

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Craig Breathnach - Writer @craigbreathnach.bsky.social · 15d

The @imirt.bsky.social Steam Curator List broke 600 followers! We're well on our way to 700!

Please follow and share to prepare for #IRISHGAMEDOMINATION

#speirghorm #irishgamedev #speirgorm #indiedev #gamedev #irishcreatives #indiegame

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Steam Curator: Games From Ireland

Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).

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Craig Breathnach - Writer @craigbreathnach.bsky.social · 19m

And @psychicsoftware.com made The Necromancer's Tale.

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The Necromancer's Tale on Steam

A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madnes...

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Craig Breathnach - Writer @craigbreathnach.bsky.social · 20m

@enigmastud.io made The Enigma Trilogy (of Five Games).

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Craig Breathnach - Writer @craigbreathnach.bsky.social · 21m

If I could do some recommendations :

@nightdial.bsky.social made CROWDED. FOLLOWED.

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CROWDED. FOLLOWED. on Steam

You have the briefcase. Now it's after you. It's not going to stop. Be careful—it may take the form of someone else. A short horror game by NIGHT DIAL.

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mosgrom @mosgrom.bsky.social · 18h

TAXINAUT NEEDS YOUR HELP!
V1.0 is releasing FEBRUARY 5TH 2026

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
(preferably coming-up-to / around FEB 5TH 2026)
- Leave a review on Steam
- Post a video review / let's-play / whatever
- Post about it anywhere or like / re-post /etc. my posts
- Buy it

#indiegames #pcgames #linuxgames

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Craig Breathnach - Writer @craigbreathnach.bsky.social · 1h

I'm sure @doomcube.bsky.social will be pleased. 😁

There's more Irish made horror games in the Steam List if you're looking for even more to stream this spooky season :

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Steam Curator: Games From Ireland

Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).

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Seán/Dinmaker @dinmaker.bsky.social · 17h

As I mentioned on stream a few times now, @spookydoorway.bsky.social are releasing a new game Seance of Blake Manor, and it looks sick as hell. It's also nearly Halloween.

So, for Halloween I will be doing a long stream of SoBM, ideally from start to finish! (This isn't sponsored, just fun ideas)

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lex luddy (ichiban appreciator) @lexluddy.xyz · 14h

HEY FOLKS!

Now I am back from Japan I wanted to do a proper *I'M LOOKING FOR WORK* post.

Reviews, previews, features, podcasts, on-camera stuff, online, in print... I can do it all! And have been doing it all for like six years!

If you have a beat on any opportunities, please let me know.

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llaura @dreamfeel.bsky.social · 14h

attacking the innate human rights of a group doesn't solve ANY ISSUE we have today.

So IF trans people or immigrants or whatever WERE ever erased from a country (if even possible) then a new scapegoat will be next. And on and on.

We NEED to defend each other so we CAN fix things

✪ Jonathan H. Gray: “Professor of Halloweenery” ✪ @jongraywb.bsky.social · 16h

If you are willing to throw away entire groups of people to protect your insular strategy that will only protect you instead of protecting everyone then I don’t want your leaders and I sure as hell don’t want to be associated with you.

the tallest stone @talleststone.bsky.social · 18h

I hate to say it but the majority of the country is not going to die on the hill of trans rights. We can’t protect ANY groups if we can’t win a national election, so purity tests only serve to make specific groups feel triumphant. That’s not “erasing” them; it’s long-horizon strategy.

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Lara ~ making BIBDU @bibdu.bsky.social · 9h

Irish Mythtober Day 8: Danu!

The Paps of Anu, Co. Kerry are said to be the breasts of Danu, the mother of the Tuatha de Danann 🌞

#handdrawn #irishfolklore #indiedev #gamedev #irishgamedev

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Idle Researcher @idleresearcher.bsky.social · 12h

It's the final #wishlistwednesday before NextFest! We've been hard at work making sure our demo is stable ahead of Monday.

If you're someone who likes idle games, cute monsters or just a little bit of magic in your day, please do check us out!

#indiedev #cozygame #cutegame #irishdev #steam #demo

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dannyodwyer @dannyodwyer.bsky.social · 9h

I always knew the Furries would be the ones to save us

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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Idle Researcher @idleresearcher.bsky.social · 4h

"It looks like a delightful, charming, and genuinely innovative take on the idle genre, prioritizing your relaxation over a constant grind[...] It promises a small, quiet, and satisfying kind of magic."

A lovely piece from @indieinsights.bsky.social.

#nextfest #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev

1st Look: Is Familiar Findings the Cozy Desktop Companion You've Been Waiting For?

If your Steam wish list is starting to look like a supernatural zoo of delightful creatures, then let’s introduce you to a new resident: Familiar Findings.

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Jaggy Snake Games @jaggysnakegames.bsky.social · 17h

Another big piece of news from us:

We're thrilled to announce that #Questing will be playable at #PolarisConvention in #Hamburg this weekend!

You can swing by and play the game at Booth 9 in the Indie area (Hall B7)! @polarisconvention.bsky.social

#indiedev #indiegames #gamedev

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Iron Gecko @irongeckogames.bsky.social · 17h

Procedural level generation is pretty important to our game to give players a unique map every time they play. Implementing this without bugs is a different challenge... 😒

#indiedev #indiegames #OperationADESSA

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Saltstone Studios @saltstonestudios.bsky.social · 15h

If you’d like to keep up to date with studio announcements and behind the scenes development, and you LOVE to read blog posts and/or emails - we’ve set up a newsletter! Our first post will be going out TOMORROW!

You can subscribe here: saltstonestudios.com/blog/

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CROWDED. FOLLOWED. 💼 OUT NOW @nightdial.bsky.social · 14h

You play as a homeless person with asthma in this horror game. 😱

Play CROWDED. FOLLOWED. 🔻🔻🔻
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#indiehorror #halloween #scarygames

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Saltstone Studios @saltstonestudios.bsky.social · 15h

Physical Switch THE PALE BEYOND Tomorrow 👀

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Eyes of Hellfire - Play our game TODAY 🔥 @eyesofhellfire.bsky.social · 1d

Hey hey Early Access players! As usual we have a lot on our minds and this week following some of your feedback we're thinking about movement and combat 👁️

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Eyes of Hellfire - Movement and Challenging Encounters: Here's what's on our minds - Steam News

Hello there, Early Access players! Spooky season is upon us and we’re hard at work on some terrifying and thrilling updates for you all. The Halloween season is on our minds. By the way, we’re an Iris...

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Dublin Comic Arts Festival @dublincomicarts.bsky.social · 1d

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! forms.gle/QrHfs4amtGwf...

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 1d

Make sure you check out our programme for this weekend! Writing Comics 101, get crafty with a bookbinding workshop, The Power of Comics to Start the Conversation - we've got something for everyone!

https://2025.octocon.com/programme-highlights-workshops-and-talks/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fandom

Our mascot Octo the octopus holding a book and crochet needle with a stack of books, wool etc. looking very busy.

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Dublin Comic Arts Festival @dublincomicarts.bsky.social · 2d

Join DCAF at the Complex: Sunday 30th November, 11am-5pm.

Put the date in your calendar. And share this post to spread the word. 💖 See you there!

Poster by Maria Pareja

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Rachel Handley 🏳️‍🌈 @rachelahandley.com · 1d

I'm delighted to say that I will be running an online Ursula Le Guin themed creative writing workshop for @octocon.bsky.social on 11th October, 4 pm.

Get ready for some philosophical fiction!

You must be a member to join. Not a member yet? You can still sign-up here: 2025.octocon.com/join-us/

Poster showing a pink/red octopus with a cute face. The background is a white and blue water cartoon-like graphic. The text reads: Would you walk away from Omelas? An Ursula Le Guin Themed Creative Writing Workshop, 11th October, 4 pm, online. In this workshop, led by science fiction writer, poet, and philosophy lecturer Dr Rachel Handley, you will be invited to explore Le Guin's short stories and related themes. There will be opportunities to respond to writing prompts based on Le Guin's and other's work throughout the workshop. The workshop will be very interactive, and writers at all levels are very welcome to attend. You'll also have the chance to read out what you've written during the workshop.

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 2d

Just in case

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327 Posts, 22 Following, 2.08K Followers · The original goth sloth!

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 3d

For those outside of Ireland, Samhain is pronounced kinda like sowwen 🎃

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 1d

"Transgender for everyone" is such a lazy god damn thing to claim, like it's just insulting everyone's intelligence. Nobody believes it, it's just such an incomprehensibly stupid thing to say, nobody suggests such a policy.

What would that even entail? Mandatory transition for everyone? Yeah, sure.

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