once a week, 1 billion players should buy an itch.io game for 99c; after a year the entire industry would be radically changed forever

We're looking for a YouTube Editor to be in charge of creating video versions of our reviews and shorts. This will be an unpaid opportunity but if you're looking for something to flex those creative muscles (no AI please) in your spare time then let us know in our DM's or please email us!

If you're an artist following me, please make sure to block @curation-lab.bsky.social to protect your work. Don't let this AI bot critique your human-made art.

I'm proudly announcing the launch of my alternative gaming news site "Dragon Wasabi Breath", and the first article is just published! It's about a solo developer Hubol (@hubol.bsky.social)'s recent active releases. He already created six games in 2026. dragon-wasabi-breath.ghost.io/hubol-active...

Without a Dawn has arrived on GOG! 😀 What a nice surprise for the start of the weekend 😊

📖 THE GAME NARRATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE ❄️ is out NOW! www.inklestudios.com/kaleidoscope 100+ essays on writing & narrative design, with articles from the writers of Baldur's Gate 3, Control, Call of Duty, Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider, Sam and Max... ALSO the Kaleidoscope Podcast with 2 full eps!

FINAL FANTASY VII is now available on GOG – DRM-free! To celebrate the release, FINAL FANTASY VII is 60% off, alongside discounts on other classic FINAL FANTASY titles. All discounts will be available until March 8th at 6 PM CST. Relive the legend – or discover it for the first time – now on GOG!

The FCC just opened public comments on SpaceX's plan to launch a million satellites to do AI compute in space. Under the current proposal, an environmental review won't be required. Please consider submitting a public comment to oppose this damaging plan. darksky.org/news/two-sat...

Even after playing this a few times I'm still really bad at Cascadou, but I can confirm it's very fun, and the cockatoo is adorable 😊

Magical grandma! ♥️ What a fun idea! Very curious to see where this goes 🤗

Last December, weather and climate scientists sat down with us to tell us why they loved the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and why it benefits us all. Last night, the NSF began dismantling it. Listen to what they have to say, and why it's urgent that we #SaveNCAR wclivestream.com/act

Help me make a dream project: a documentary film (on Blu-ray) about the SCUMM engine and the incredibly-imaginative, brilliant LucasArts games that redefined the adventure genre. It'll feature designers Ron Gilbert and David Fox, artist Mark Ferrari, and many many more, but only with your help.

Looks like it's coming to GOG! 😀 Now I'm definitely going to get it ♥️

“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video

If you're looking for an excuse to make a game (and win a delicious pizza) the next PIZZA JAM 🍕 starts March 13th itch.io/jam/pizza-ja... So far Ive had pizzas delivered to Brazil, Canada, Sweden, Norway, USA, Italy, Taiwan, Germany, Argentina

Nice corner to be in! Hey neighbours 😊 @wilcoxarcade.bsky.social @rcan1.bsky.social @mindthevirt.bsky.social @ping33.bsky.social

Someone contributed $1000! 😯 There's 16 Steam keys in there too 😊 What a wonderful initiative! @jesthehuman.itch.io (and all the generous devs, artists & writers)

New charity bundle at itch.io: No ICE in Minnesota, opens in two hours 🤗 itch.io/b/3484/no-ic... Including among others Shindig, Baba Is You and A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build ♥️

I feel like we'd need dedicated magical academies to teach the art of command-line tinkering. My first foray into Linux was rather ... short-lived, as well. 😕

A funny-looking friend

I googled your symptoms, turns out you need an escape to a fantasy world that feels like cozy LotR. 🌿

I spent December making a little Bluesky Christmas Calendar where every day got a video clip I really like. Because video clips are art.

Ah, I didn't think to check 😊 £1.44! That is not a lot of money for a game I still return to four years after I got it. (But if it's in your budget, you can also go to itch.io and give the devs a little more for it.) store.steampowered.com/app/1475960/... imaginary-friends-games.itch.io/shindig

Play a very cute advent calendar with your kids, or your pets, or just by yourself, for free! ♥️ I also highly recommend Imaginary Friends' game Shindig. It's short and cosy and wonderful and perfect for those times when you need a bit of warmth and hope.

Don't steal pies this Christmas.

The purpose of a system is what it does, now and always.

#PPOD: When the Sun, Moon, and Earth align just right, moonlight meets the mist at the base of a great waterfall. The result is a moonbow: a rainbow born not of daylight, but of reflected lunar light. Credit: @joshduryphotomedia.bsky.social 🧪 🔭 📷

What a wonderful interview guest! And another interesting Youtube channel I hadn't stumbled upon before, very happy to know about it now 🤗

It’s the holiday season, so maybe you would enjoy my 2021 holiday hedgehog short film 🦔🎄

So many awesome indie games in this showcase! #15seconds www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOUw...

The 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree, growing on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. After the tree was criminally felled in 2023, the National Trust grew 49 saplings from its seeds, one for each foot of the tree’s original height.https://tinyurl.com/28da35cg #ShareGoodNewsToo

Potatoes are life 🥔♥️

Even in the depths of the Unwell, light finds a way. Today, we celebrate Saint Lucy’s Day. Glad Lucia, everyone! We hope this day brings you plenty of cookies, saffron buns, and cosy time with the ones you hold dear 🙏 🕯️ Art by @quartervirus.bsky.social #intotheunwell #gamedev #indiegame

Hi Bluesky! 🌷🦢 I am looking for a pixel artist that can create art similar to this beautiful piece that I got from Ohilin! (●'◡'●)

Trying to bring some well needed light to December by doing a chirpy little Christmas Calendar consisting of high quality video clips. It’s cute, maybe you’ll find something you really like. #TobsonCalendar

Lots and lots and LOTS of great lists in the quotes! ♥️

Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.

Another excellent bundle! 🤗🌻 Now if I just had a little more free time...

A cluster of juvenile Pachycephalosaurs shelter from an early spring downpour as the adult members of the clan stand watch against roaming predators. A pair of small pterosaurs attempt to stay dry beneath a fallen log nearby. #fossilfriday #paleoart

Freelance Opportunity! Calling all Pokémaniacs! For an upcoming project we are looking for someone to write a paid retrospective on #Pokemon Red and Blue for the Game Boy. We are after nostalgic love-letters, pieces detailing why the games were iconic and/or important.

finally got to the moment where plinky 12" prototype had ... plinkyness. ive been discouraged by the project for a few months because i couldnt find what i wanted with it, but this hastily grabbed (glitchy, debug build, phone audio) clip while debugging was the first time it was fun to noodle on

I wanted to share that My Friends the Monster Trainers was featured as the Thinky Game Club pick in @thinkygames.com’s newsletter last week! Thank you! I’m really happy people are enjoying the Pokemon-inspired story and puzzles. 😊 celia14.itch.io/my-friends-t...

(UK) Parliamentary Petition: Require generative AI watermarks & ban using people’s likeness without consent https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736690

What’s behind door number one on your HappyToast advent calendar?

TopatoCo is one of the nicest places I ever bought stuff from. Also, some of the nicest stuff I ever bought, including my two favourite hoodies 😊

Please give this a read to 1) learn about some new interesting indie games (including the best stealth game I ever played) and 2) support John in his quest to continue writing articles like this for Kotaku 😊

Who needs some more baaad influence in their life? Go follow Zein 🤗

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Hey, you! designer! My partner is starting a project of doing some free fonts based on vernacular writing we find around Brazil in our travels Go take a look! (It's reeeeally hard to find those kinds of fonts in the internet!)