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Gianni Mancini

@vitagiocata.bsky.social

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Full time father of two 🍷Innkeeper by night 🕹️Every now and then I write about games on Outcast.it and Ludicamag.com

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Nov 24

10 #IndieGame to get to know me 🎮

🖥️The Stanley Parable
👭1000xRESIST
🏰 Felvidek
🚢 Return of the Obra Dinn
🦞The Wreck
🛢️Norco
🪩Betrayal at Club Low
🌜To the Moon
⛰️Celeste
⚰️What Remains of Edith Finch

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 4h

Wrote [in italian 🇮🇹] about despelote
and why I still prefer arthouse cinema to blockbusters
@despelote.game
www.ludicamag.com/il-narratore...

Il narratore inaffidabile e il cinéma vérité in despelote

Un memoir personale che allarga lo sguardo a un preciso momento storico.

www.ludicamag.com

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1000xRESIST | Available Now @sunsetvisitor.studio · 20h

We have some upcoming news that we are VERY excited to share next week.

Thank you for making the future of 1000xRESIST so bright. Hekki grace. 💙

In the meantime, here's a little sneak preview of what's to come...

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 3d

Voted for Pinky ⭐

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 9d

Me and my children loved Melody of the Moominvalley so we can't wait for this

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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 10d

🌎🌎🌎NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!💀💀💀

Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social

A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more

store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...

RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 12d

A new packette is arrived and been unpacked. Time to watch @blippo.plus
It's much much better than the real italian tv

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Rhythm Doctor @rd.7thbe.at · 14d

You hit the button. That's it.

Rhythm Doctor is leaving Early Access on DECEMBER 6TH, 2025!

Save patients with your rhythm mastery, all the way through the final Act and our big finale.

🎵 Trailer directed by @rj.dcellgames.com with VFX by thefinals

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 14d

Consume me and Unpacking have a lot in common 😍

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 14d

Bella recensione! Io l'ho accostato a Wanderstops.

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 15d

I wrote [in italian] about Consume me by @qdork.bsky.social

www.outcast.it/home/consume...

Consume me: un memoir tra cibo, adolescenza, spitz tedeschi nani, tanto umorismo e coding — Outcast

Gianni Mancini ci dice la sua su Consume Me, il gioco mattatore all’ultimo Independent Games Festival che giunge finalmente in questi giorni sui nostri schermi.

www.outcast.it

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 15d

Both games from @flebpuzzles.bsky.social deserves to be there
I am playing Strange Jigsaws right now and it's 🤯

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 15d

Very useful

Alexander (TOTAL RELOAD game creator) @torshock.bsky.social · 21d

Hi Bluesky!

The diagram for puzzle lovers. Save it so you can find these games on Steam later 🎮💥

#puzzle #games #Steam #indiegames #puzzles #game #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #streamers #youtubers #streamer #YouTuber #stream #twitch #youtube

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · 23d

I wrote [in italian] about Öoo
www.outcast.it/home/ooo

Un bruco bombarolo e una cacca rosa — Outcast

La Cover Story marrone prosegue con Gianni Mancini che ci parla di Öoo, cultissimo indie dell’estate 2025.

www.outcast.it

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Ricky Haggett @rickyhaggett.bsky.social · Nov 10

Here's a film about the making of I AM DEAD, which shows a bunch of Richard Hogg's concept art for that game, and digs into how we drew inspiration from the town of Hastings on the south coast of England, where he lives.

I am Dead: Drawing Inspiration from a Real Place

YouTube video by Hollow Ponds

www.youtube.com

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Riley Neville @riley.sbug.games · 29d

Have you ever wanted to just be a worm for a day?
Then good news because we're announcing a new game!
wirm is coming SOON!
🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🍎
Wishlist it on Steam!
store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Sep 7

@namataka.bsky.social I bought some biscuits at Ikea and as soon as I saw there was and ö I had to do it

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Sokpop Collective @sokpop.co · Aug 28

🚨 Announcing: Sokpop Direct! 🚨
Tune in this Friday at 16:00 PM CEST for a video full of new trailers, game announcements and more... 🤯

www.youtube.com/c/sokpopcoll...
See you there! ❤️🧦

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Aug 16

If you have a spare hour and loved Florence or Miniature, this is for you

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Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · Aug 7

Four new thinky games came out today! 🎉
thinkygames.com/news...

Cute, quirky, charming and strategic: four exciting new thinky games that are out today · Thinky Games

Sometimes things just happen to line up, and today is one of those days: no less than 4 titles that have been on our radar are officially out in the world today. Make room in your library for Strange Jigsaws, Is This Seat Taken?, Öoo and The Royal Writ.

thinkygames.com

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NamaTakahashi(生高橋) @namataka.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Öoo" the bomb caterpillar exploration puzzle platformer, is out now! 🎉

Dive into an adventure packed with discovery and clever puzzles, we hope you enjoy it!

👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...

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Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Aug 7

Day One for me

Bad Viking Games (Rob & John). Strange Antiquities OUT NOW! @badvikinggames.bsky.social · Aug 7

The date is set!

Strange Antiquities opens its doors on September 17th 2025 - on PC and Nintendo Switch!

#indiegame #indiedev #indie

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Aug 7

Day one

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Aug 7

Will definitely check it out. Congrats

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Aug 3

I am!

Gianni Mancini @vitagiocata.bsky.social · Aug 2

Was waiting for it

NamaTakahashi(生高橋) @namataka.bsky.social · Aug 1

The release date for the exploration puzzle platformer game "Öoo" is set for August 8th!
Please consider sharing and adding it to your Steam wishlist!

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...