First game of the year: round three.

Wrapped up one more game before the year ends. Still an all time great.

(daft punk One More Time voice) Auld Lang Syne

I think 2007 might have been the most impactful year for me of games, the one that set me on my current path. I was 15 and between Burning Crusade, Mass Effect, Bioshock, STALKER, Lost Odyssey, Rock Band, The Orange Box, Crackdown, Assassins Creed, Halo 3, CoD4…

Watching THE GREEN KNIGHT again

To me, my X-Mas!

The villagers and the player character are part of a quasi religious order similar to the ALLMO’s society in @sunsetvisitor.studio’s 1000xRESIST, in this essay I will-

Just a small end of the year update: I’ve joined the @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social board of directors! It has been such an incredible cultural institution in Toronto for many years, and I’m looking forward to supporting them in the coming years.

a small child just shoved a handful of eye drops into my hands before we descend into a monster-filled sewer and if I was the protagonist this might be where I duck out I am not great with putting stuff into my eyes and the kid implied I am *really* gonna want these which is not a good sign

this is a Canadian petition to uphold charter rights for transgender and minority communities if youre Canadian, please sign it. if youre not Canadian, please share it. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Ambrosia Sky: Act One is now 20% off for a limited time! From 12/18-1/5, you can experience what @inverse.com called, “A promising start for a somber sci-fi tale.” for only $11.99 USD! (or $15.59 CAD 🍁) You *can* go home again (it just might be full of 🍄): store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...

I blew up (mega flare’d) a (man turned into a sort of) god, FFX complete! It only took me 24 years.

Like a Dragon Gaiden even takes place during Christmas!

Ambrosia Sky has now reached "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has played the game, left a review, told their friends about us, and shared their thoughts and feedback with us. 💜 This is just the start of our journey...

I have emerged my tabletop semi-retirement with a new game! It is a one-page RPG because of course it is :)

@gshowitt.bsky.social liked Ambrosia Sky, so I made a one-page TTRPG inspired by him called: "YOU LEFT HOME AND BECAME A SCI-FI DEATH CLEANER AND NOW YOU MUST RETURN HOME (also your ex is there)" The PDF is now available for free on our Discord :) discord.gg/xz7EG7kKcS

Just a bunch of very normal plants. Just a regular ole' gardening sim. Nothing magical going on here for sure... ✨ Test your budding necromantic arts with the demo for Greenhearth Necromancer! store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...

Canadian citizens and residents, there's a new official parliamentary petition raising the issue of electoral reform and proportional representation. Signing is a direct means of meaningful action toward improving our democracy, and it just takes a moment to do. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

My partner from the other room: hey, did you know that sharks 🦈 are older than the rings of saturn??? 🪐 Me, the community manager: I did not know that, but that is a neat fact...

“A promising start for a somber sci-fi tale.” - @shannonliao.bsky.social “Ambrosia Sky finds sci-fi gold in the mess that death leaves behind.” - @marioprime.bsky.social "...An evocative trip with a unique central loop…” - @garrettmartin.bsky.social Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now.

Was reminded of my very favorite tweet of all time today:

Our latest community update has arrived! ✨ We're in a new festival, we have a (very) upcoming demo patch, some content creator highlights, and more! Take a load off, rest up & save your game, and read the update here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/212...

Sunday is all about having to do chores but you can't get up because there's a cat on your lap 😌

If you haven't already gotten your nominations in... (Dr Zoidberg voice) Why not Ambrosia Sky? We believe we fit into three categories: best soundtrack, outstanding visual style, and best game on Steam Deck! 🌟 Nominations close Dec 1, 10am PT! For more info: store.steampowered.com/news/app/358...

It's starting to get chilly out there, folks, so here's a PSA from one of The Cluster's local organizations (of one). ❄️🐛💖

We're #12 on the list, thanks @inverse.com! 💜 Go take a look at the full list below, it's got a ton of great games in it, and the number one choice is extremely correct ithcmo (in this humble community manager's opinion)

ICYMI, we released our demo last week! ✨ As Canadians, we are almost due for the grey, the cold, and the mush. But... what if you had a window into a gorgeous balcony of plants both alive and undead where you can cast spells, avoid errands, and try to pet ghost bees? 🌞🔮🌼➡ tiny.cc/wishlistushere

If you've played our demo and want a sneak preview of what lies beyond its borders, or if you want to watch our community manager @astroscout.ca design a movie poster for the game... You're in luck! 🙌 Our latest stream archive is now available: youtu.be/HdSknvGAsKc

If your team is in need of any audio work, production, concept or 3D art, please consider one of the folks from Soft Rains who were unfortunately affected. They're all unimaginably talented, and whose skills uplift those around them, including in other disciplines.

We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal. youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...

let it rain on us forever

We're going LIVE at 1pm PST / 4pm EST to play Greenhearth Necromancer, and to make a (fake) movie poster for the game! 💚 It's Co(lin)-working hours, with our community manager! www.twitch.tv/silverstring...

Here's how you can support Greenhearth Necromancer! ✨💚 🌟 Wishlist the game & download the demo on Steam! 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter! 🙋‍♀️ Tell your friends about our semi-idle magical gardening sim! 💖 Join our community Discord! Find all of our links here: linktr.ee/slvrstrng

The Greenhearth Necromancer demo is now available! ✨🌱💀 Start your magical journey and: 🌱 Grow & care for a balcony of plants! ✨ Try out some spells, potions, and rituals! 👋 Meet + greet some of your fellow neighbours! + sandbox play, achievements, & more!* ➡ store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...

Lune (Expedition 33), Atsu (Ghost of Yotei), Swann (Lost Records: Bloom & Rage) and Melinoë (Hades II). They were fantastic PoVs in their respective games, and wanting to see their journey through made me invested in their stories.

Between plant care, potion brewing, and spellcasting, your garden can grow... quite a bit! 📈 With a bevy of tools at your disposal, you can make your balcony garden your own, one full of life or undeath. (Or both!) 🌱💀

Reading Kirby Air Riders reviews and... it sounds like Kirby Burnout 3: Takedown in some neat ways? (I have not played the original) I was going to skip it for now, but I think I need to investigate further.

This was one of my favourite segments from @softrains.bsky.social's Extra Life stream, and I had a blast with Joel and Chris as I subjected them to tinny John Cena entrance music & [REDACTED] while I did any lockpicking.

I loved the original Guild Wars and will definitely check this out but I doubt they can recreate my experience of convincing a Neopets fan website to add a “Games” section to their newsletter and bring me on as writer because I wanted GW1 press beta access

anyway overwatch 2 wins ongoing game in my heart

It's #pitchyagame, so let's learn about our semi-idle magical gardening sim, Greenhearth Necromancer! 🌱 💀 Grow plants, and raise them from the dead! 🔮 Cast spells, perform rituals, and brew potions! 👋 Find your place in the community! ✨ Use it as your cozy work companion! tiny.cc/wishlistushere

Our (brief) slumber is over, and we return to our weekly stream schedule! It looks more or less the same, but don't miss out on the conclusion to our current Civilization arc + we play some Greenhearth Necromancer while our community manager does some graphic design. twitch.tv/silverstringmedia

Taking care of your plants is the name of the game, and we've got your back covered in case you forget a plant! 🌱 With a tool selected, you can see all the plants that need that care at a glance. Plus: handy dandy notifications when things get dire. ⚠️ Only FOUR days remain...

Ambrosia Sky: Act One is now Steam Deck VERIFIED! ✅ Take our contemplation on death and grief on the go—whether you're at a coffee shop ☕, on the subway 🚇, or trying to save the home you grew up in from a hostile alien fungus, Ambrosia Sky can be your companion. 🤝 Grab the game at ambrosiasky.com!

We've reached $4000 CAD raised for @extralife4kids.bsky.social & @sickkidsvs.bsky.social! Donations have been matched & dollars have been added for every Skyrim mod discovered (+ a bit extra!), totalling an additional $2500, which has brought us to our goal. 🎉

Ambrosia Sky: Act One is now available! Here's how you can support the game: 💸 Buy the game on Steam & EGS! ✅ Leave us a review! 💛 Join our community Discord! 💌 Follow us on our socials! 📚 Read our devlogs and updates! You can find links to all of these here: linktr.ee/softrains

🐺 Forgotten Knight 🗝️

POSSESSOR(S) is launching today. I have been the producer on this project for three years, & the last few weeks have been difficult. Most of the team isn't around anymore to celebrate the launch, so I wrote many words about these incredible people to celebrate them. 🖤 shorturl.at/MpMra

Oh hey, that game I've been doing community management and marketing for is out!!! I am super proud of the team, and so grateful to get the chance to work on what I think is a career defining game with an incredible team.