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Zi @majormcdoom.bsky.social · 6d

If you think you know how a game was made because of an article/interview/documentary with the studio or execs...

You don't.

The bigger the studio, the more likely the truth has been distorted/sanitized.

If you want the truth, talk to devs. In private.

#gamedev

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 7d

Folks who create videos about games on the internet: I have questions for you if you'd be so kind. I'm trying to determine the relationship between traditional media and those who create videos about games and have never worked for the games press. Sharing is appreciated!

forms.gle/cG3BEkGqwuoh...

Games influencer press relationship query

I'm trying to determine to what extend people who create videos about games engage with "traditional" press as a source for what games to cover. Please only answer these questions if you are someone w...

forms.gle

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 8d

Exclusive: Step inside the making of 'The Quinta’s Ghost,' where Spanish artists used VR tools to recreate the 200-year-old aesthetic of Goya’s Black Paintings for a haunting horror short.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/the-q...

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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.bsky.social · 10d

spot on

Sonja Drimmer @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social · 11d

“AI” isn’t a tool or technology or even a cluster of technologies with a misleading name. It’s the infrastructure at the foundation of a form of capitalism dependent on data brokering. We should be teaching our students about this and not teaching them about “responsible” use.

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Indieformer @indieformer.com · 13d

Waypoint is live 🚀

Nearly a year in the making — a custom-curated calendar for indie games, updated every few days with new gems.

Every game since June 2024 (and more) is already in there. We’re building in public, and your feedback will shape it.

👉 waypoint.indieformer.com

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 13d

This is fascinating stuff.

Maybe by the end of this year I'll have a fursona? Who knows. But it's just nice to have some time to actually learn more.

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 13d

Well, now I'm just searching through r/furry cos it's more art style than level when it comes to realism (my bad!).

I've only ever seen the more cartoon-y fursonas which can vary in styles, so it's nice to see some realistic art in the subreddit.

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 13d

Anyways, this is all a weird way to say I've been questioning my own level of furriness.

I'm at a "Beatrix Potter critter" level. Nothing has changed since I was 5 and wanting to be a hedgehog in a cute little dress.

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 13d

Consistently searching "VR" on social media is dizzying.

Hot takes everywhere.
CEOs painting themselves + their company in a better light than the reality.
Lots of "VR is expensive".
VR in Education.

My one reprieve is seeing furries just having the time of their lives in VRChat.

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 15d

$60 CAD? No. Surely, not.

Really curious to see what they did to remaster the Steam version which sits at $22 CAD.

www.npr.org/2025/09/23/n...

You can now experience Björk's heartbreak in VR

Vulnicura VR Remastered revisits a project the Icelandic pop artist debuted a decade ago, now reimagined with advanced technology.

www.npr.org

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VR Games Showcase | 🚨 August 12, 9AM PT🚨 @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social · 15d

🖌️ My Monsters launches October 2nd 🖌️

🎨 Hand-painted third-person action adventure
📖 Full narrative campaign, 5+ hours to 100%
👀 Visuals designed entirely in Quill
🥽 Launching on Quest & PC VR

Quest Pre-Orders: buff.ly/nXHlho8 | Steam Wishlists: buff.ly/wFVqkSr

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 16d

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Goro Fujita @gorosart.bsky.social · 17d

Felt Opossum - Daily Quillustration built and animated in VR using Quill, rendered in Blender/Cycles using doublegum's felt shader.

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The Bitter Southerner @bittersouth.bsky.social · 19d

This week,The BS rec’d a letter from MARIO GUEVARA, the only known journalist detained on US soil by ICE.

For wks, we’ve worked w/ his family to obtain Mario’s handwritten letter + the 2 drawings of his cell.

The letter is also available in Spanish. bittersoutherner.com/journalist-m...

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 19d

Nah, I know—it's my bad for being so secretive hahaha

Just like being a big ol' nobody on the 'Nets!

taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 19d

omg cos I worked with y'all and I wrote it into the Player's Kit (It's Victoria haha)

(Also, thank whoever fixed the website on my behalf cos it looks amazing now! *chef's kiss* Sorry I left it in such a state for them😔)

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Ed Lago @edlago.dev · 19d

The reception for the first #VRForever has been great so far. Some folks asked what else they could do to help the devs besides purchasing the games? Here's some ideas:

- Leave a positive review if you like the game
- Follow their socials accounts
- Spread the word about the Festival
- Have fun!

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 19d

Weekend plans do include playing through the Godot XR Jam entries because I genuinely miss playing prototypes/thesis projects/jam games.

Very excited cos some of them def. caught my eye!

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 19d

What started out as a thesis on bringing film language to VR is now a playable game for VR AND flatscreen. Like any indie, this is a genuine work of love fueled by the perseverance and resilience of a talented team.

There's something really touching about that.

Anywho, go have fun with this game!

Dmaw⛅ @dmawdev.bsky.social · 21d

getting out of bed to post a link cuasei forgot...I hope yall like da game. but plz dont break it while were sleeping <3
store.steampowered.com/app/2419240/...

Save 20% on Sushi Ben on Steam

An interactive anime story! Save a beloved local sushi bar from dastardly landsharks, get distracted in countless mini games and make unforgettable friends in this larger-than-life narrative adventure...

store.steampowered.com

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Rewinder @rewinder.co.uk · 21d

Relooted, a parkour action game where you liberate African artifacts from Western museums, has released a free Steam demo.

Relooted Rescues African Artifacts With a New Heist Game

Update: A Steam demo is now available.

www.rewinder.co.uk

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 23d

I'll have to give Crumb another go with the Kafka comic and will definitely add Perramus to the list as well!

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 23d

Bone is a classic! 🦴 It feels like a distant memory haha

And I love Kazu~ Never read Amulet, but his comic anthologies--Flight--were amazing and had some awesome comic artists.

I'll definitely be reading SpaceTrawler--love the art style! (and I miss webcomics that aren't webtoons haha)

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germanban @germanban.bsky.social · Oct 19

Well, let's try this out lol

I'm developing a game (very close to get out of Early Access!)

It combines VR and "flat" gameplay; full horror for the VR player, hunted by the PC player(s). It has giant alien Mandrills!

You can get it on Steam at steam.pm/app/1936360

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 23d

I love Blacksad! Had Blacksad: Amarillo but had to donate it during a move.

Honestly, I am not picky. The only ones that I couldn't finish were ones by R. Crumb even though I love the alt comics scene.

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taru @ cozycubegames @taru-cozycube.bsky.social · 23d

Trying to reconnect with a lot of old interests that fell by the wayside in the past decade.

So, if you have any graphic novels/comic strips/etc. that you can recommend I'd appreciate it :D

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