Danielle Lalonders
@dlalonders.bsky.social
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creative director, educator, & food blogger (she/they) | made
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Hello! I am looking for devs who are open to giving out 20-25 game codes for my students to play. This can be literally any game and on any platform. Please let me know if you are interested! ๐
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game devs love to argue but game journos love to tussle fr, but theyโre all kind of scared to @ each other which is pretty funny to watch them talk about each other
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Rogue
7 days ago
Indie development is more innovative than ever, but the people behind the games face a tough road to make their dream games a reality
www.rogue.site/editorials/d...
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Date Knight is a queer dating sim that highlights the passion and pain of indie development
This queer dating sim inspired by Undertale and Monster Prom is a passion project years in the making
https://www.rogue.site/editorials/date-knight-development-kickstarter/
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i donโt think it is wrong to questions decisions made in game development. if i made a game about a chicken exploring chicago, i would have to answer why i chose a chicken and not any other animal or even a human. questioning the decisions a dev may make is just part of game development.
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you always have to ask why if the character who is ageless or 100+ year old is always chosen to look like a little girl
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do they need to keep making dad games so men can learn to have empathy for their daughters or is that something they can learn on their own
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Deadline
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A decade after her groundbreaking HBO series 'Insecure' premiered, Issa Rae sees the industry backsliding into a lack of diversity.
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Issa Rae Says DEI Has Become "A Bad Word" In Hollywood
A decade after her groundbreaking HBO series 'Insecure' premiered, Issa Rae sees the industry backsliding into a lack of diversity.
https://bit.ly/48KgZzt
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food of da week ๐
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Eka | Dosa Divas April 14th
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www.polygon.com/dosa-divas-r...
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Dosa Divas hits the spot, even if some bites are overseasoned
This new RPG from the creators of Thirsty Suitors wonโt take over your life
https://www.polygon.com/dosa-divas-review/
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i remember when people accused me of making yolanda (validate) my self insert. which is really funny because we are nothing alike but in music taste ๐ญ
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i hope the eric swallwell article kicks off another round of political MeToo. we need to get these sexual predators out of politics for good
2 days ago
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i just dont believe in protein bars, i would rather eat 1 taco
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the gym bro meal prep makes me laugh because why are you eating unseasoned ground beef, three hard boiled eggs and half an avocado. are you a dog?
3 days ago
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how are you an artist looking for work but your media tab is full of memes. where the art?!
3 days ago
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its only good if its brick frozen. the moment it starts warming up its over
add a skeleton here at some point
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Game Developer
4 days ago
1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
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1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
'We're having to use some nasty codecs sometimes to make sure all platforms are supported.'
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/1000xresist-creator-the-game-industry-needs-a-universal-codec-for-fmv-games?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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cheesecake is one of the best desserts. but imagine a cheesecake that is slightly frozen but you can still cut it with a spoonโฆ and with strawberriesโฆ and a thick crustโฆโฆ..๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ
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Isaiah D. Colbert
4 days ago
I interviewed
@sunsetvisitor.studio
and
@blacktabbygames.com
about their upcoming game, Prove You're Human, and how the trend of developers becoming publishers is an emerging solution to *waves hands* the games industry.
gizmodo.com/how-two-indi...
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How Two Indie Darlings Are Challenging a Collapsing Industry With Their Next Game
'Prove You're Human,' from the developers behind '1000xResist' and 'Slay the Princess,' is a surreal interrogation of an AI that thinks she's human.
https://gizmodo.com/how-two-indie-darlings-are-challenging-a-collapsing-industry-with-their-next-game-2000744465
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Black Tabby Games (This is Tony) - Slay the Princess
4 days ago
To celebrate our new publisher, we're running a limited time bundle with all of the games we've made, as well as past games from
@sunsetvisitor.studio
and
@smallbu.bsky.social
! Get Scarlet Hollow, Slay the Princess, 1000xResist and Later Alligator for an extra 20% off of their usual discounts!
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Zaire
4 days ago
I have no words. Other than I am honored and humbled to be nominated alongside such meaningful stories. So proud of the team and the work we did ๐ญ.
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HillfortGames
4 days ago
New Trailer for LONG GONE, releasing 2027. Wishlist on steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/1977610/...
#indiegame
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Black Tabby Games (This is Tony) - Slay the Princess
4 days ago
We've started our own publishing label to support other indies! And our first announced title is
@sunsetvisitor.studio
's second game. AND we've got something secret cooking in the oven with
@smallbu.bsky.social
to be revealed at a later date! Read more here:
medium.com/p/500708c30a38
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sunset visitor ๆ้ฝ้ๅฎข | Prove You're Human - Wishlist Now!
4 days ago
An AI dares to dream that she is human. Youโve been hired to put her in her place. Weโre sunset visitor ๆ้ฝ้ๅฎข, the creators of 1000xRESIST, and this is our next game: Prove Youโre Human. Published by our friends at
@blacktabbygames.com
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s.team/a/4533950
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the fact people use polymarket and klashi as a source for news pisses me off
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this is how it feels when the adderall hits
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would mamdani gain or lose favorability if he knocked someone out during a charity boxing match
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indulging in something crazy tonight. tequila dulce de leche ice cream and tequila passion fruit margarita sorbert
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[DAREDEVIL] matt and page is just not doing it for me. theyโre kinda together in shared traumaโฆ which would be interestingโฆโฆ. if they had chemistryโฆโฆโฆโฆ
6 days ago
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why does every show have to have an official podcast
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we have to get all of these establishment dems out by any means necessary
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Iridium Studios
6 days ago
IT'S FINALLY HERE! After so many late nights and challenges overcome, People of Note is OUT NOW, for $24.99 (+10% launch discount)! It's available on Steam, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and EGS. On behalf of Iridium Studios, we sincerely hope you love it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/...
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People of Note on Steam
In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performan...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/People_of_Note/
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im an energy drink hater, i think theyโre bad for you and i think most people should stop drinking them. but when i found out people were going through 3-5 a day, i knew i was wasting my advocacy
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Cosmic Void
6 days ago
My point and click detective adventure Midnight Saturn is officially in beta! ๐ฅณ๐ Wishlist & try the demo in the link below ๐
store.steampowered.com/app/3909740/...
#pointandclick
#adventuregame
#indiegame
#indiedev
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im not sure why this needs to be said but thinking all homeless people are out to harm you and they belong on jail/insane asylums is 100% fascist thinking
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AFNarratives
7 days ago
The Black State of the Games Industry Survey is up! It'll be open till May 6th, 2026 and should take 20 minutes maximum of your time. Only requirements are that you're a Black Game Developer over the age of 18! ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ
forms.gle/teLH4p9rAokS...
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2026 Black State Of The Games Industry Survey
Greetings! Thank you for completing this survey. This survey was created to highlight the unique challenges that Black Game Developers face in the Games Industry. Although they compose less than 10% o...
https://forms.gle/teLH4p9rAokSycXy9
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when bluesky is down do yall go back to twitter to look be honest
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jesus rising is lightwork compared to how many times jean grey has died and come back
#JeanGreyHasSufferedMoreThanJesus
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failed epically trying to make plantain in the air fryer
9 days ago
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this is how they dressed quirky female video game characters from 2013-2019
10 days ago
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this is how they dressed quirky female video game characters from 2013-2019
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so much of post 2020 kpop is so bad but they really do have the best music videos
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Eka | Dosa Divas April 14th
10 days ago
Itโs still feels very special seeing our game on a Nintendo console. Dosa Divas is our first game on Switch 2. Itโs also launching on Switch, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox on April 14th.
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Jay Justice @NYC
10 days ago
I'm in the incredibly frustrating position of being owed $ for my last gig & having lost all full + part time work due to studio closures. No new work has panned out yet. I need at least $80 to get through today. Any help is appreciated ๐๐ฟ
ko-fi.com/thatjayjusti...
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www.venmo.com/ThatJayJustice
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Buy Jay Justice a Coffee
Become a supporter of Jay Justice today!
https://ko-fi.com/thatjayjustice/goal?g=1
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saw someone rub an apple on their shirt to clean it the other day and i cant stop thinking about it
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if you eat the taco bell chicken nuggets and complain about your stomach hurting the only person to blame is you๐ซต๐พ
over 1 year ago
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the concept of eating a butter chicken taco from taco bell
11 days ago
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Victoria Tran โจ
11 days ago
How to write a SENTIMENT REPORT? ๐ค๐ฐ I finally got around to writing about a frequently asked question! ๐ What is a sentiment report? ๐ Are they needed for your game? ๐ How to create reports - whether you use a tool or manually do it! ๐ An example of one~ Enjoy!
www.victoriatran.com/writing/how-...
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How to Write a Sentiment Report โ Victoria Tran
Launched a game update? How can you tell how well itโs going? Learn how to write a sentiment report, what it is, and why it matters.
https://www.victoriatran.com/writing/how-to-write-a-sentiment-report
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fishbowl (OUT NOW on steam & ps5) ๐
11 days ago
Fishbowl is ๐ OUT NOW ๐ on PS5 & Steam (PC, Mac, Steam Deck) ๐ซง Play at your own pace ๐ช No bad endings only different paths ๐๏ธ Do as much or as little as you are able to ๐๏ธ Remember, no matter what, you got through the day The two of us are in tears. Our game is out today! ๐ฅน๐ฅน
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redesigning characters for 2d animation is hell on earth because youโre like, wow this looks great but would be a pain to animate with all these damn textures and patterns
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Lucy Blundell
5 months ago
๐ฃ VIDEOVERSE is out on consoles! ๐ฃ Set on a fictional gaming system, VIDEOVERSE is a love letter to video games. If you're looking for an emotional narrative experience, this one is for you! PlayStation ๐
tinyurl.com/yuhzcbhc
Nintendo Switch โค๏ธ
tinyurl.com/4cy48abw
XBOX ๐
tinyurl.com/4w636war
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Wax Heads
12 days ago
You're the new employee at Repeater Records and you're basically a music detective ๐ต๏ธ๐๐ถ
#WaxHeads
#CozyGame
#MusicGame
#IndieGame
#IndieDev
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