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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · 1d

I finally started playing a series I've known I'd love for a long time!

yakuza 0 reflections
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yakuza 0 reflections

playing yakuza gives me a sense of internal quiet. it's a (relatively) small set of game systems that pattern themselves in a predictable way: you stroll...

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · 1d

I'm also mid-way through work on a small pico-8 turn-based rpg. this one is less conceptually dense as Blintzy, so the design work has gone faster. things are quiet, but lots is in the works :)

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · 1d

progress had been slow on putting Blintzy's design together, but I had a nice breakthrough this morning 💖 I also have a twine game in the works - it's fully written out, I'm just taking my time doing the illustrations.

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Chris (X-YZE out now!) @chrislsound.itch.io · 12d

The X-YZE soundtrack (composed by me) is available on Bandcamp!

chrislogsdon.bandcamp.com/album/x-yze-...

#vgm #gamemusic #ost #composer #videogamemusic #gameaudio #gamedev #bumpygame

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Chris (X-YZE out now!) @chrislsound.itch.io · 12d

X-YZE is out now, for free!
chrislsound.itch.io/x-yze

X-YZE is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.

Cool bonus stuff is available for $10+!

Trailer by @alixesque.itch.io

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #GodotEngine #solodev #pixelart #bumpcombat #bumpslash #bumpygame

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · 16d

I recently found out I'm sensitive to the flickering in many OLED screens, called PWM. after some bouts of blurred vision, nausea, fatigue and increased migraines I finally figured it out. if you seem to feel tired or anything after using your phone it might be worth investigating!

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Chris (X-YZE out now!) @chrislsound.itch.io · 16d

~ ANNOUNCING: X-YZE ~
A bump combat action game with a mysterious short story narrative.

Available for free Friday, September 26 at ChrisLSound.itch.io

(it's pronounced "excise")

Trailer by @alixesque.itch.io

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #godot #GodotEngine #solodev #pixelart #bumpcombat

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · 18d

that's one of my favorite games from back in the day! I'm looking forward to it if this becomes a full project

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Maddy Thorson @maddymakesgames.com · Sep 2

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · 21d

I was thinking it the whole time I was replaying it 💖

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · 21d

undertale deciversary reflections evergreengames.bearblog.dev/undertale-de...

undertale deciversary reflections

to me, undertale is a game about love and authenticity. because when we're loved, we can be our most complete selves without worry, shame or guilt. I think w...

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Aug 6

it's likely I'll add onto this post later to talk about my experience participating in the rating stage of the jam. it has been a really fun and connecting experience so far

azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Aug 6

good morning, afternoon and evening everyone! I just posted my write up on making my GMTK jam entry, "Out of Time"! #gamedev #gmtk #pico8 evergreengames.bearblog.dev/making-out-o...

making Out of Time

in the months leading up to the 2025 GMTK Jam I was working on and beginning to ask myself what might come next. the question of increasing my reach was...

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Aug 4

i hope everything is ok or turns out okay! sending you lots of love and support 💖

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Aug 2

I also started working on some mockups for a possible pico-8 dq1/ff legend-like mini-rpg. let me know if there's one you like more! #gamedev #indiegames #pico8

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Aug 2

my GMTK jam 2025 entry is released! it's an action puzzle game where the level is stuck in a time loop, and you have the power to break objects out of it! #gamedev #indiegames #gmtk #gmtkjam
ever-green-games.itch.io/out-of-time

Out of Time by Ever Green Games

pico-8 action puzzler!

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Jul 31

use time bullets to suspend objects in time and escape the loop! #gamedev #indiegames #gmtk #gmtkjam

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Jul 31

I'm working on my entry for the GMTK jam! #gamedev #indiegames #gmtk #gmtkjam

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Jul 28

I wrote a post on how I implemented data compression in my pico-8 action rpg, Blintzy's Shattered Dream!
itch.io/blog/996017/... #gamedev #indiegames #pico-8

Data Compression in Pico-8

I've been working on data compression stuff for my new bump-dash action rpg, Blintzy's Shattered Dream in order to get the most out of pico-8's limitations, I checked out data compression. I found the...

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🎃 Alix ! 💕 @alixesque.itch.io · Jul 24

🍰 Meet Choux! 🦇
Tell him your favorite dessert & he’ll whip it up in a flash so you feel a bit more loved 💕 He’s a young pastry chef & the point of view my latest game Crafted with Care is told from! #alixesque

💖 See how he cares for his friends here: alixesque.itch.io/crafted-with...

Alix’s character Choux, a bat-like creature with fluffy green fur, red and black wings, a pointed tail, and big soft ears. He’s smiling gleefully at the viewer, with black sclera, red pupils with yellow highlights, red eyeliner, and pink blushed cheeks. He wears a stylish gray, black, and pink pastry chef uniform with Ouji fashion influences, featuring a large pink bow on his chest and smaller bows in his boots. He has his arms spread as though he’s cheerfully greeting you.

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Announcements Only @acvalens.net · Jul 23

Let’s change gears. Do some good

Sign this. Make it go viral. Protect sex workers. End payment processor discrimination

action.aclu.org/petition/mas...

Mastercard: Sex Work is Work. End Your Unjust Policy.

Mastercard's new policy unfairly targets the adult content industry, making sex workers more vulnerable, especially Black trans women. It must be stopped.

action.aclu.org

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Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · Jul 24

I know we're upset about itch, but they're not the only ones

Payment processors harassed companies bc of a 1,000 email hate campaign

But we can EASILY top 1,000!

I prewrote an email + got the contact info - you just have to send!

↻💬♡ to boost

We CAN make a difference 💕

#itch #censorship

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Digital graphic with the text "anti-censorship campaign" and screenshots of headlines about how multiple storefronts have removed NSFW content due to pressure from payment processors and Collective Shout.

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Jul 23

new blog post! I talk about what engines, approaches and storefronts might work best for making accessible, long-lasting games built on open technologies #gamedev #indiegames
evergreengames.bearblog.dev/making-video...

making videogames for everyone that lasts

for me, when I think about 'slow computing' as I've defined it, it gives me an image of relax towards my relationship with computers, which for much of t...

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Jul 23

new blog post! I talk about what engines, approaches and storefronts might work best for making accessible, long-lasting games built on open technologies #gamedev #indiegames
evergreengames.bearblog.dev/making-video...

making videogames for everyone that lasts

for me, when I think about 'slow computing' as I've defined it, it gives me an image of relax towards my relationship with computers, which for much of t...

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azalea evergreen @evergreengames.bsky.social · Jul 23

I've been watching a friend play and it looks wonderful! you did a fantastic job nailing the n64 look, and all the (gameplay) textures seem so well thought out and honed

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