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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 18h

feels like yet again time to mention that the *videogames* industry (that's a creative industry, which people do creative degrees in) brings in more than twice the amount to the British economy as the fishing and steel industries *combined*

Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 18h

I cannot understand what these people think the purpose of human life is?

It is *not* "pursue joy, deal justly, love well, try to understand as much and see as much of this beautiful world and of the deepness, richness and variety of human culture and experience as you can before you die"?

Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 18h

How is this repeatedly made into a policy issue - by *all* parties - when the blunt fact of the matter is that grown adults who are obliged to pay for their own education, and relentlessly pursued to repay their loans, should be able to study whatever the fuck they want.

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 16h

Arts are powerful, they are used to critic and change hearts and minds. They are a massive soft power, just look how USA funded Hollywood and hunted out anyone who wasn't Capitalist enough during the cold war. Look at the Sportswashing which is fast becoming Mediawashing. Pesky arts call them out!

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 18h

*deep sigh* Again, I have an English degree and have contributed rather extensively to the British economy, including writing a show that pumped £10 million into Wales. But the stupidity is the point here, of course.

Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 18h

Badenoch and Co see education only as a means to a massive income in some soul destroying career.

Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.

My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow

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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · 4d

Curious what we’ve got planned next? Spy behind the curtain: 🔍
Check out our Unseen Diplomacy 2 roadmap on Trello - see upcoming features, updates, and help shape what comes next:
trello.com/b/SND1cf20/u...

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 5d

We're slowly going through our EV & DV versions. I'm starting to get concerned!

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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · 7d

Not all threats come from the floor.
Look up. They’re already watching 👀.
Play the Early Access Now!
🔗 unseendiplomacy2.com 🔗
#wishlistwednesday #vrgaming #earlyaccess #steamgames #indiegame

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 11d

Scan it, model it, and I'm sure appreciated on thingverse etc! Looks 3D printable..

Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 11d

Current drink! A super sour beer, Slurm! And its GREEN lol. Really dam nice, at least if you like sours.

brewyonder.co.uk/collections/...

A very green beer in a small glass next to Turbo Slurm can on a desk

By Yonder beers. "Our latest intergalactic collaboration had us travelling the Wild Green Yonder to Planet Wormulon. Braving the uncharted darkness of space, and only returning when we’d harnessed THE POWER OF SLURM. Since our return to Earth, we’ve amped it up a notch with a touch of booze, and can confirm… it’s highly delicious! " 4.5%

Screenshot of Fry drinking Slurm from Futurama

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 13d

Ha, so have we! And he's already in school as well. Taken us a while! Got there (or at least to Early Access) in the end!

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 13d

Thank you ;_; <3 10yrs in the works but finally got a proper game out with it!

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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · 13d

CLASSIFIED no more.
📂 Unseen Diplomacy 2 has entered Early Access - and the world needs you.
💾 Hack, sneak, dodge and escape in the ultimate VR spy-fi adventure.
🔗https://unseendiplomacy2.com🔗
#UnseenDiplomacy2 #VRGaming #SteamGames #IndieGame #earlyaccess #spygame #gaming #gaming #videogame

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 13d

#UnseenDiplomacy2 is out now!
Taken ~10yrs from concept to now
2015 Game Jam
2017 started seriously pitching
2018 tech prototype with grant support
2021 @ukgamesfund.bsky.social gameplay prototype
2023 UKGF Content Fund
Jan 2024 fully funded
Sep 2025 Early Access!
www.meta.com/en-gb/experi...

Unseen Diplomacy 2 on Meta Quest

You're a secret agent during a dangerous time, evil-doers are plotting to destroy the world. Complete missions, manage your agents & use Intel to narrow down the plot & save the Earth. Play a real-lif...

www.meta.com

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 15d

I LOVE playing this streaming form my PC to my phone. Works fine on the small screen :D

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 16d

That's the first thing that came to mind, that and looking for my Bulldozer tool thinking it was me attempting Cities: Skylines..

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 16d

FOG
They didn't think that one through either...

a cartoon drawing of a man and a dog with their eyes glowing in the dark

Alt: a cartoon drawing of a man and a dog with their eyes glowing in the fog

media.tenor.com

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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · 18d

Don't be framed for a crime, escape just in time! 🚁
Early Access on 25th September! Wishlist Now!
❤️ ➡️➡️➡️ unseendiplomacy2.com ⬅️⬅️⬅️❤️
#unseendiplomacy2 #vrgaming #spygame #steamgames #indiegame

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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · 19d

🕵️‍♂️ Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
Wishlist Unseen Diplomacy 2 now and prepare for Early Access on 25th September.
⚠️ Spoiler… it won’t self-destruct. ⚠️
❤️ ➡️➡️➡️ unseendiplomacy2.com ⬅️⬅️⬅️❤️
#UnseenDiplomacy2 #VRGaming #SpyGame #SteamGames #IndieGame #MetaQuest #VRGame #IndieStudio

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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · 21d

💻Hack fast, or fail the mission.🕵️‍♂️
Wishlist Now!
❤️➡️➡️➡️ unseendiplomacy2.com ⬅️⬅️⬅️❤️
#unseendiplomacy2 #vrgaming #spygame #steamgames #indiegame #wishlistwednesday

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 29d

Wait, where did you get the physical copy from? I can't seem to see it for sale in the UK?

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · 29d

ITS OUT
PON PON PATA PON

Jon Cartwright @jon.gvg.io · 29d

fond of the PSP

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Connect Bude @connectbude.co.uk · Sep 6

Catch the Bus Month ! We're lobbying to get an hourly bus to the nearest city, where there is university, jobs & hospital, and of course to reconnect to the #rail station.
+20k residents & +250k visitors in #Cornwall #RailDesert
connectbude.co.uk/2025/09/catc...

@bususersuk.bsky.social #CTBM25

Catch the Bus Month & Needing Better - Connect Bude

September is Catch the Bus Month, a national campaign celebrating the benefits of bus travel. For many people, buses are a lifeline—offering affordable, sustainable, and accessible transport. Here in ...

connectbude.co.uk

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · Sep 7

Its a shame they really didn't do any merch back then. They are also everywhere normally too!
He's also into some odd other stuff so it's nice being able to make something for him.

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · Sep 7

And the one he modeled himself. "It's a rock Pikmin, but when you whistle and call them, and they are surprised"

A rounder rock pikmin modeled by a child and 3d printed, with a very straight and tall stalk and massive eyes.

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Katie Goode @mrsgame.dev · Sep 7

A 'bed' of Pikmin?
A 'field'? 'Flock'? 'Bunch'? 'Bouquet'?
My kid wanted a #Pikmin party so printed and painted a load of his favourites for the kids to find!
#3dprinting

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Triangular Pixels @triangularpixels.com · Sep 5

🕵️‍♂️ Fancy starring in your own spy film?
In Unseen Diplomacy 2, your living room becomes a high-security facility.
Crawl, duck, sneak, and complete your mission.
This isn’t just VR—it’s full-body spy training.

#UnseenDiplomacy2 #VRGaming #SpyGame #Steam

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