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Ger Gauss
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Genderqueer indie game designer, full-time nerd
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Ger Gauss @gergauss.bsky.social · Oct 19
Hi, I'm Ger Gauss, a genderqueer (they/them) neurodivergent indie game designer.

I started animating in CorelDraw, moved up to Macromedia Flash and then 3dsMAX. I currently do most of my work on Godot and Figma

I collect fixations on tumblr and love writing TTRPG adventures for my friends
Selfie of Ger Gauss wearing a facemask, black and blue plaid shirt and a t-shirt of a mascot wearing a VR headset. They've got purple hair and black rim glasses. In the background there's some floormats and VR equipment. They are in a big, well lit room.
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chrisdeleon.bsky.social
skifree is a christmas game

this is not a joke the trees have ornaments

furthermore it has a strong christmas message that no matter what we do ultimately that evil snow monster is going to catch up and eat all of us, it's not pretty but without being gobbled up by the snowman there is no skiing 🎄
old skiing game from windows in the 90s. 3 identical trees with ornaments. ski lift. red cap on skiier. decorated Christmas tree next to a snow monster eating the skiier.
December 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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josh-foreman.bsky.social
Tumblr user nocryptographer: I talked with someone who works in book publishing, and they mentioned they get a lot of AI slop these days. I asked how they know what's human-written, and they said that there's one thing that will reveal AI slop without error, and that's the author not knowing their own creation. A real author can talk about their story for hours. They love to elaborate every character, every twist, every detail. Because those existed in their head long before they ever made it to the paper. They were loved before they were written. AI slop wasn't. It was just vomited into existence. Someone who generates their story with AI will never bond with their story the way real writers do. That's why they may not know what to say when they're asked why did the character do this, or even remember the scene in the first place. It's something they read, not something they wrote. And to a writer, those are not the same. There's a unique bond between the creator and the creation. If your writing doesn't come of you, you'll always lack that. I keep hearing soon we won't be able to tell. And perhaps, in a superficial sense, that's true. But there is a difference. It's not em dashes or repeated words. It's whether the story was made by someone who loves it and cares about it. If the writer's eyes light up when asked why did the character do that? and they start their very own Ted Talk about that specific scene... then it's real.
December 3, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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elliejoypanic.bsky.social
okay I am ONLY 23 FOLLOWERS FROM 14K on twitch, who wants to help me get there as a little Christmas treat?? 👀

cat AND dog tax as payment 🩷
✨✨ twitch.tv/elliejoypanic ✨✨
A handsome black cat with golden green eyes flopped onto his side relaxing on a rug A Black and Tan Shiba Inu squished on a sofa between a bunch of cushions and blankets
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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zhugeex.com
Close enough
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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akaharriet.bsky.social
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
Headline: "Microsoft Scales Back AI Goals Because Almost Nobody Is Using Copilot" by Jan Martindale Dec. 10 2025
December 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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oceonax.bsky.social
Please stop playing Fortnite if you support the continued existence of Trans people.

If you've been playing up until now, you have the power to show them that their willingness to support blatant Transphobia comes with serious consequence to the size of their playerbase.
baskingamer.bsky.social Baskin Gamer @baskingamer.bsky.social · 15d
🪄✨ BREAKING: #FortniteWinterfest 2025 Harry Potter crossover CONFIRMED!

Stay tune for more updates at tinyurl.com/56y9bxe4

Patch 39.11 December 18

#Fortnite #HarryPotter #FortniteSkin #WinterfestEvent
#FortniteCrossover #GamingTrends #HarryPotterFortnite #Baskingamer
🪄✨ BREAKING: #FortniteWinterfest 2025 Harry Potter crossover CONFIRMED! Stay tune for more updates at https://tinyurl.com/56y9bxe4 Harry Potter skins, Hatsune Miku winter cosmetics, Winterfest cabin with free presents, and a completely revamped Golden Coast map. Patch 39.11 December 18 #Fortnite #HarryPotter #FortniteSkin #WinterfestEvent #FortniteCrossover #GamingTrends #HarryPotterFortnite #Baskingamer
December 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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gamehistoryorg.bsky.social
As part of our project to preserve the history of Sega Channel, we have recovered OVER 100 new Sega Channel ROMs, including the legendary lost game Garfield: Caught in the Act - The Lost Levels.

Read more: gamehistory.org/segachannel/
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
gergauss.bsky.social
Once again Ellie is teaming up with a great studio for a great cause. Spread the word!!
elliejoypanic.bsky.social elliejoypanic @elliejoypanic.bsky.social · 15d
✨FUNDRAISER ALERT✨

I'm teaming up with @twopointstudios.bsky.social to raise money for @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social to help support animal welfare efforts this holiday season!

tune in to streams Thurs & Fri for fundraising chaos and the brand new Two Point Zooseum DLC!

tiltify.com/@elliejoypan...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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amarisskye.bsky.social
i placed a hold on this book the day my library acquired a digital copy (yesterday, December 9) & they have already added a second copy to their catalog

just an example of why its important to utilize your public library, even if you prefer ebooks or audiobooks over physical books
The image depicts a digital library hold screen featuring the cover of "Stranger Things Novel 5" titled "One Way or Another" by Caitlin Schneiderhan. The book cover shows two individuals illuminated by a bright flashlight against a blue and green hazy background. The title "Stranger Things" is prominently displayed in bold red text, with "One Way or Another" in light green below. The image has a slightly distressed, vintage look. Below the cover is the library hold information indicating a wait of about 5 weeks at The Free Library of Philadelphia. The information includes queue details and updates about the library acquiring more copies.
December 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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ashiirosee.bsky.social
I'm an official co-streamer for the @wholesomegames.com Wholesome Snack 2025! ❄️ This is one of my favourite showcases of the year and I'm so excited to get cozy with y'all at 12pm PST tomorrow!

www.twitch.tv/ashiirosee
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December 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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elliejoypanic.bsky.social
help me settle something, should a 12 days of Christmas countdown calendar be opened before or after Christmas?? 👀

thank you @insertcoin.bsky.social for sending this over, such a cool idea and I can’t wait to open all the boxes! 🤍🤍
A white box with a red insert coin logo on it, held in front of a sparkling Christmas tree with red silver white and gold decorations White and red boxes with gaming themed designs Tetris stacked in a larger box, held in front of a sparkling Christmas tree with red silver white and gold decorations
December 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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elliejoypanic.bsky.social
I’m live on twitch for a sponsored @crowdcontrol.live stream!!

bringing home scrap for Gordon with @jrocthegod.bsky.social @meleemira.bsky.social @thepresidentnoir.com & @thelevelbest.bsky.social we are gonna be SO profitable

✨ twitch.tv/elliejoypanic ✨
Ellie is smiling in a selfie holding her hand up in a peace sign
November 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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elliejoypanic.bsky.social
TALENTLESS FEMALE GAMER GIVEAWAY 🩷✨

to celebrate my birthday we’re doing a merch giveaway!!

to enter:
💖 follow me
💜 like and repost
💖 reply whether you’d want cropped or full length
💜 tag a friend for an extra entry!

open internationally 🌎
closes Sat 22 Nov
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November 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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amarisskye.bsky.social
hiya cuties -
wanna join me for some challenge running tonight?

i'm going to be derusting Bloodborne hitless & then working on my Lies of P DLC Base Level Run

it's all good vibes & chill times
twitch.tv/amarisskye

#Bloodborne #CreatorSky #ChallengeRunner #SoulsLikes
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November 17, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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elliejoypanic.bsky.social
I had the absolute pleasure of reading Dan’s short horror stories and bringing the words to life in audiobook form, and this one about a haunted cookbook was my favourite!! give it a listen and let me know what you think 👀👀

danlong.substack.com/p/send-it-ch...
October 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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amarisskye.bsky.social
its time for RECESS in Silent Hill

come join me for a fun Halloween Stream where i'm dressed as one of my fave nostalgic characters from the 90s

we are continuing our sub 10 hr, melee only, no radio NG+ run in Silent Hill 2 Remake

twitch.com/amarisskye
#90sKid
October 31, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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amarisskye.bsky.social
More Silent Hill 2 Remake tonight! I may need to play more SH games after this one because between the storytelling & atmosphere, I'm loving my first SH game.

playing standard combat with hard puzzles while wearing a heart rate monitor.

i hope to see y'all there

twitch.tv/AmarisSkye
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October 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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ramiismail.com
I think it shows that GDC just isn't competitive anymore with far more accessible, affordable, reachable events everywhere. There's no one front door anymore - and even if there was one single door, GDC'd be the fancy expensive door with the racist bouncer.

www.thegamebusiness.com/p/skipping-g...
October 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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alcevus.bsky.social
i’m live and raising money for the trans empowerment project while playing little nightmares 3

www.twitch.tv/alcevus
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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amarisskye.bsky.social
time for my very first Silent Hill game ever!

come join me while i make my way through Silent Hill 2 Remake. i'm a long time horror lover but have never checked this series out (was big into RE).

chat voted for a heart rate monitor so y'all can see just how scared i am.

twitch.tv/amarisskye
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October 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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amarisskye.bsky.social
hoping to finish up @expedition33.bsky.social either today or tomorrow. this game is 110% GotY & no one can change my mind.

going towards the most difficult bosses & finishing up endless tower

see y'all there.
twitch.tv/amarisskye
#ForThoseWhoComeAfter #TomorrowComes
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October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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kenney.nl
Mesh2Motion (@scottpetrovic.bsky.social) is an open-source alternative to Mixamo that allows you to rig humanoid and four-legged characters!

mesh2motion.org
August 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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mikerose.bsky.social
🚢🚢🚢 GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!! 🚢🚢🚢

Introducing ☀️CRUISE CONTROL☀️, our take on the management tycoon genre

- Deck out your cruise liner fleet
- Entertain and relax your guests with various facilities
- Hire staff, and keep building to meet the demand

WISHLIST NOW: store.steampowered.com/app/3973220/...
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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amarisskye.bsky.social
cozy autumn evening Silksong stream tonight.

what's your favorite thing about autumn? i love both the changing leaves & all of the autumnal flavors in food.

come chill with us as i continue on Day 4 of my playthrough.

twitch.tv/amarisskye
#CreatorSky #Silksong
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October 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM