Valerie Veatch's Ghost in the Machine explores the theory that AI is rooted in scientific racism. Using archival footage, the #film connects AI's origins to modern generative tools. – @indiewire.com's Ryan Lattanzio #filmmaker #filmmaking #documentary #indie #indiefilm #indiemovie #movie

After adapting Silent Hill in 2006, Christophe Gans faced death threats from fans of the game franchise—but the original film has since undergone a revaluation by a new generation. – @variety.com's William Earl #horror #horrormovies #silenthill #game

@residentevil.capcomusa.com Requiem pairs 3rd-person action with 1st-person survival – using the RE Engine and advanced physics/character art to create an atmosphere of dread and #horror where enemies respond realistically to the environment. – Creative Bloq's Ian Dean #gamedev #gamedesign #game

@superjoost.bsky.social argues that the #gameindustry is undergoing a crisis where large publishers are protecting their market dominance & cutting costs rather than investing in the people or education needed to make great #games. – @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social #gamenews #gaming

Every great milestone begins with a single vision. Today, we’re celebrating the spirit of leadership that drives us all to reach for what’s next. #presidentsday #happypresidentsday #holiday #holidayweekend

"Until You Came Along": A love song for #ValentinesDay – featuring nostalgic footage of a couple skateboarding in the ’70s ❤️ #valentines #happyvalentinesday #musicvideo #indiemusic #piano #retro #70s #lovesongs #song #indie #music #singer #skateboarding #skateboard #love #valentine #lovesong

Every breakthrough starts with a shared vision. On #ValentinesDay, we’re celebrating the partnerships that push boundaries and the collaborative spirit that turns the impossible into reality. We love being in the trenches with you ❤️ #happyvalentinesday #valentine

@sixmorevodkastudio.bsky.social's Marko Djurdjević outlines the 25yr journey to launch ORKEN – rejecting trends in favor of visual identity and world building. By developing serialized novels and #indiegames, the studio offers finished products upfront to fund its #indie vision. – 80Level #games

Solo dev James Bendon talks with @vooks.net's @chocobalt.bsky.social to discuss his Australian-themed survival sandbox, DINKUM, which went from a 5-year hobby project to an #indie hit with a physical release on #NintendoSwitch. #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #game #switch #videogame

It’s always #Fridaythe13th at EVIL*ASTERISK! If you’re on the hunt for some truly unsettling #horrormovies, we’ve got your back. Catch up on spine-tingling episodes filled w/unhinged banter & a true appreciation for #indie horror 💀 #friday #horror #indiehorror #horrormovie #horrorfilm #horrorfilms

To celebrate Digital Learning Day, we’re excited to share that the 4th Edition of Game Development Essentials is available on the Amazon Kindle Store, Google Play – and now on Apple Books! #digitallearning #digitallearningday #education #ebooks #gamedev #gamedesign #elearning #edtech

@thehorrormaster.bsky.social's 1982 masterpiece THE THING has been officially inducted into @librarycongress.bsky.social – recognized for its cultural and aesthetic significance as a revolutionary work of sci-fi horror. – @bloody-disgusting.com's Alex DiVincenzo #horrormovies #horror #horrorfilms

French #unions have called for a massive intl #strike today through Thurs, Feb 12 in protest against #Ubisoft’s “colossal reorganization” – which includes a €200M cost-cutting plan + a mandatory 5-day return-to-office policy. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @kerrblimey.bsky.social #gamenews #gaming

Park Chan-wook talks about how he designed the house in NO OTHER CHOICE to function as a sinister "castle" that heightens capitalist themes – using amplified bonsai-trimming sounds to mirror the protagonist’s violent descent. – @sarahshachat.bsky.social @indiewire.com #indie #indiefilm #indiemovie

Markiplier bypassed the studio system to self-distribute #IronLung after being met with industry skepticism. The gamble paid off with a $17M opening weekend – proving that an #indie creator with a $3M budget can outmaneuver major studio releases. – @thr.com's Ryan Gajewski #indiefilm #indiemovie

@netflix.com's Greg Peters announced that cloud-based gaming is a top priority for 2026. Peters did acknowledge that much work remains to scale the service effectively as Netflix navigates a massive $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social #game #videogames

@hoodedhorse.bsky.social's CEO Tim Bender issued a warning to the #indiegamedev community claiming that the majority of #indie publishers are “predatory and opportunistic." – @pcgamer.com's Fraser Brown #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedevs

Corin Hardy's #indie film WHISTLE follows a group of high school students whose future deaths hunt them down in the present. The movie blends practical effects with gruesome, inventive kills inspired by classic 1980s teen #horror. – @polygon.com #horrormovies www.polygon.com/whistle-horr...

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks took a seat so that a movement could stand strong. Today, on her birthday, we observe Rosa Parks Day and celebrate her legacy as a cornerstone of Black History Month. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #rosaparks #rosaparksday #womeninhistory #civilrights

Alistair McFarlane of @fcpnchstds.bsky.social has publicly floated a $25M offer to purchase Amazon’s New World MMO to prevent its scheduled 2027 shutdown—driven by the philosophy that “games should never die.” – @pcgamer.com's @andychalk.bsky.social #games #gamenews #gameindustry #gamingnews

Our first episode of 2026 features #werewolf #horror film, Howl (2015) – directed by Paul Hyett 🐺 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more! #horrormovie #film #monster #movie #movies

@mangofactory.win's Selina Kibara talks with @gamesradarplus.bsky.social's @mroscartk.bsky.social @kumitantei.com evolved from a pandemic-era #Danganronpa fan game into an original murder mystery set in an alternate-history 1989 Japan. #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indie #indiegame #indiegamedev

@slashfilm.bsky.social's @mrbeaks.bsky.social highlights Roger Ebert's rare 4-star review of Paperhouse (1988)—a "profoundly bizarre" fantasy #horror movie about a girl whose drawings manifest in her dreams—arguing that championing such challenging films is a lost art. #horrormovie #horrorfilm

In an interview with @automatonwest.bsky.social, noa (lafrontier) discusses the success of Elin – the sequel to the cult-classic RPG Elona that sold more than 350k copies by maintaining a dedicated player base through frequent, community-driven updates. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #gamedevelopment

In an interview with @dreadcentral.bsky.social's @joshkorngut.bsky.social, director Nia DaCosta shares her vision for @28yearslater.bsky.social—describing how she uses disorienting visual motifs & unsettling humor to explore apocalyptic dread & collapsing faith. #horror #horrormovie #horrormovies

Nvidia has announced DLSS 4.5 – a significant software update that introduces the second generation of its “Super Resolution Transformer” to improve image stability and reduce ghosting across RTX 20, 30, 40 and 50-series cards. – @eurogamer.bsky.social #tech #technology #technews #gamedev #gaming

On MLK Day, we recognize the impact of those who have made contributions through their words and actions—fostering diversity and working toward a more just society. #MLK #MLKDay #ihaveadream #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjr

Assassin’s Creed director Alexandre Amancio says that the current AAA crisis must be solved by transitioning to smaller, "leaner" core teams modeled after the film industry's project-based structure. – @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #games

Michał Kiciński has acquired GOG to return it to its orig DRM-free philosophy & focus on game preservation. GOG will be an independent company with no changes to user libraries or commitment to platform-agnostic gaming. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social @danielleri.bsky.social #gamenews #gameindustry

Celebrating 20 years of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP), the 2026 Prototype Festival marks the first time BMP serves as sole curator – showcasing a retrospective of 65+ works. @broadwayworld.com's Richard Sasanow interviews Beth Morrison about the festival. #indie #musical #womeninthearts #theatre

Novy knows RPGs. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮 #indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #rpg #rpggames #indiegamedevelopers #indiedevs #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #videogame #gamedesign #indiegamedevs #indiegamedevelopment

#Horrorauthor @joerlansdale.bsky.social talks about his career-spanning anthology, The Essential Horror of Joe R. Lansdale – reflecting on how his views on karma and personal choice have evolved since writing his early #splatterpunk stories. – @ruemorguemag.bsky.social #horror #horrorfiction

Let’s tell stories that resonate and make communities that last – ensuring that 2026 is one for the history books. Happy New Year! #happynewyear #newyearsday #newyear2026 #newyear #happynewyear2026 #newyearvibes

Our final episode of the year features Exhuma (2024) – Jang Jae-hyun's supernatural #horror film 👻 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible and more! #horrormovie #film #supernatural

Behind every great game is a creator who dared to do something different. This holiday season, we’re celebrating the passion projects that move this industry forward. Wishing all our friends a well-deserved holiday break! #happyholidays #merrychristmas #holidayseason #holidays #holidaycheer

Whether you’re spending the day diving into your backlog of retro titles or trying something new, Happy Games Day to you! #gamesday #games #happygamesday #videogames

Karly Hartzman talks with Venus Radio (CKUT 90.3 FM Montreal) about evolving from a lo-fi solo artist into the frontwoman for the band Wednesday; how she makes mundane memories into poignant lyrics; and her desire to explore a hardcore sound in future projects. #music #musician #indie

Responding to Microsoft layoffs, id Software employees formed a “wall-to-wall” union with @cwaunion.bsky.social to secure a fair remote-work policy, improved childcare benefits, and strict AI guardrails. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @bryantfrancis.me #gameindustry #gamenews #gamedev #games

@bryanfuller.bsky.social talks w/ @avclub.com's @jacoboller.bsky.social about Dust Bunny—a gateway #horror fable about a girl who hires a hitman to kill the monster under her bed—describing it (despite an R-rating) as a Looney Tunes take on violence intended to empower children. #horrormovies #indie

Tim Cain (Fallout) argues that today’s #developers can achieve better-executed #games by moving away from “design by committee” and returning to the focused storytelling and simple goals of the #retro era. – Joe Foley on Creative Bloq #gameplay #gamedev #gamedesign

Brendan Fraser confirms that he’s ready to star in The Mummy 4 – “the one I wanted to make [for 20 years]” – emphasizing that he wants to revive the “thrill ride” tone missing from the 2017 reboot – @variety.com #horror #horrormovie #horrorfilm #movie #film #horrormovies #horrorfilms #movies #films

In an interview with @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social, Romain de Waubert de Genlis discusses @amplitudestudios.bsky.social's exit after 8 yrs under Sega. Its #indiedev status has sped up #gamedev – eliminating slow corp approval, increasing motivation & solidifying project ownership.

On @ign.com, Lunar Software's Aaron Foster & Jemma Hughes discuss #horror #indiegame @routinegame.bsky.social, which was delayed for more than a decade after its reveal in 2012—allowing time to rework the vision. [It was released on Dec 4 to favorable reviews, so it might have been worth the wait!]

Game industry veterans reveal that poor leadership habits (e.g., slow decision-making, failure to trust employees, and an inability to understand dev realities) are the true bottlenecks that lead to long #gamedev cycles. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @bryantfrancis.me #game #games #gamedevelopment

Remu Daifuku – composer/sound designer for @jrhudepohl.bsky.social's #horrorgame, Labyrinth of the Demon King – achieved #terror with recordings of his old, creaking house and gasp of surprise after eating stale banana chips for a monster’s gurgling sound. – @pcgamer.com #horror #game #gamemusic

Hades is an essential case study for game development students because its design prioritizes the player experience by making failure feel like progress, respecting player time, and achieving deep narrative integration. – Tech4Gamers #gamedevelopment #game #gameplay #gamedev

The #gameindustry may face a "time crisis" as AAA franchises require #gamedev cycles of 5-10+ yrs – creating pressure on #gamedevs to avoid mistakes and leading to diminished fan excitement. – Gamereactor’s Alex Hopley #games #gamedevelopment #gamedevelopers #videogames

In Drifted, created by indie developer Chi Hu (UrbanFox), the player controls a paper plane gliding through monochromatic environments. Hu chose the minimalist aesthetic and flying mechanic to work within dev limitations. – Alan Wen on Creative Bloq #game #videogame #indiegame #indie #indiedev

Episode 2 of Season 2 features There Are Monsters (2013) – Jay Dahl's found footage #horror film 📹 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more! #indiefilm #indie #horrormovie #film #thriller #horrorfilm #movie