Did you know: Portal began as a student project called Narbacular Drop at DigiPen. Valve was so impressed they hired the entire team—and the core portal mechanic became gaming legend. #DidYouKnow #Portal

Did you know: Rockstar recorded over 500,000 lines of dialogue for Red Dead Redemption 2. NPCs remember your actions, greet you differently, and create a living frontier that feels eerily real. #DidYouKnow #RDR2

Did you know: Metal Gear Solid’s Psycho Mantis broke the 4th wall by reading your memory card & making controllers vibrate. Kojima used console quirks to pull the player into the story itself. #DidYouKnow #MetalGearSolid

Did you know: Silent Hill’s eerie fog was born from PlayStation’s draw-distance limits. To hide rendering flaws, Team Silent blanketed the town in mist—accidentally crafting one of horror’s most iconic, unsettling moods. A bug turned genius. #DidYouKnow #SilentHill

Did you know: Half-Life ditched cutscenes for in-engine scripted events, keeping players in control as the story unfolded. This immersive design changed FPS storytelling forever. #DidYouKnow #HalfLife

Did you know: Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s iconic “spin dash” was coded in 2 weeks, just before release. A rushed fix to gameplay balance ended up defining Sonic’s identity. #DidYouKnow #Sonic

Did you know: Nintendo packed Game Boy with Tetris, a Soviet-born puzzle by Alexey Pajitnov. Its simple design crossed age & gender, appealing to everyone, and helped handhelds break free from the “toy” label. #DidYouKnow #Tetris

Did you know: Doom shipped with a WAD system so fans could swap levels, sounds & art without touching the engine. Carmack believed in open design—this freedom birthed mod culture & inspired countless future devs. #DidYouKnow #Doom

Tomorrow, some @SeattleOBA.org friends and I are conducting a Raid Train! Y00NIC0RN_ is on at 7PM PST. She describes her channel as "TCG / Valorant". She forgot to mention that she is GOAT'D at Valorant and has a SICK Pokemon collection. Tap! In!!! www.twitch.tv/y00nic0rn #subtember

Tomorrow, some @SeattleOBA friends and I are conducting a Raid Train! @lumpy-smell.bsky.social is on at 6PM PST. He is a variety gamer that plays whatever interests him - everything :P He loves share his love of video games with everyone! Tap in, buff.ly/botCyl1 #subtember

This Sunday some @SeattleOBA friends and I are conducting a Raid Train! @lanceicarus.bsky.social is on at 5PM PST. They describe themselves as "Two ducks that love indie games." I describe them as amazingly entertaining and fun! Tap in, www.twitch.tv/lanceandgin #subtember

On Sunday, some @SeattleOBA.org friends and I are conducting a Raid Train. donovillain.bsky.social is a variety/Sea of Thieves streamer. Sucks at all games, and is just here to spread the love and laughter. He's on at 4PM PST. Tap in, buff.ly/IKizCTB #raidtrain #subtember

On Sun Sept. 28th some @SeattleOBA.org friends and I are conducting a Raid Train! Dingo_Dynasty will be on at 3PM PST. Sammy and Ryan - married, variety streamers, play RPGs, narration, and occasionally try a spooky game, while promoting mental health - Tap in, www.twitch.tv/dingo_dynasty #subtember

Did you know Minecraft was coded in 6 days in 2009? Inspired by Infiniminer & Dwarf Fortress, Notch’s tiny prototype grew into the best-selling game ever, driven by pure player creativity. #DidYouKnow #Minecraft

On Sun Sept. 28th some @SeattleOBA.org friends and I are conducting a Raid Train. New here? I'm a variety gamer focused on story-driven adventures. All about vibes and community. We start at 1PM PST, schedules' below. Tap in, buff.ly/iqIjQNb #Twitch! #raidtrain #subtember

Did you know Street Fighter II’s combos started as a bug? If pressed fast, one move canceled into the next. Testers found it, players spread it, and Capcom embraced it—defining fighting games forever. #DidYouKnow #StreetFighter

On Sun Sept. 28th some @SeattleOBA.org friends and I are conducting a Raid Train. @donovillain.bsky.social is a variety/Sea of Thieves streamer. Sucks at all games, and is just here to spread the love and laughter. He's on at 4PM PST. Tap in, buff.ly/IKizCTB #raidtrain #subtember

On Sun Sep 28th, some @SeattleOBA.org friends and I are conducting a Raid Train. We're starting off with MrGreazyT at 1PM PST. Greazy is a phenomenal content creator that rocks action packed games and packs great laughs. Join on #Twitch, buff.ly/BBmQkau #raidtrain #subtember

Did you know E.T. on Atari 2600 was built in just 5 weeks? Atari rushed it to hit Christmas 1982. The confusing result bombed, leaving unsold stock buried in a desert—gaming’s most infamous flop. #DidYouKnow #Atari

Did you know Ocarina of Time’s Z-targeting came from studying samurai duels? Fighters lock eyes & circle each other—mirrored in Link’s lock-on. It solved 3D chaos & influenced action games for decades. #DidYouKnow #Zelda

Did you know E.T. on Atari 2600 was built in just 5 weeks? Atari rushed it to hit Christmas 1982. The confusing result bombed, leaving unsold stock buried in a desert—gaming’s most infamous flop. #DidYouKnow #Atari

Did you know Final Fantasy VII was planned for N64? Cartridges lacked space for its vast world, so Square jumped to PlayStation. RPGs found a new home on Sony, fueling PlayStation’s rise and RPGs’ global boom. #DidYouKnow #FinalFantasy

We are LIVE with Day Two of Ducks for Research! Come in and help us raise money for Fred Hutch on this ill-advised AM Saturday stream! We'll be playing @sushibengame.bsky.social from @dmawdev.bsky.social and the crew at Big Brane Studios. LETS GET WEIRD WITH IT! #charity

Ducks for Research 2025 is now LIVE! Come join the stream and help us raise money for @fredhutch.org! twitch.tv/lanceandgin Also check out this trailer for details on all the games we're playing this weekend. #charity

Focus isn’t forcing—it’s returning. Bring your attention back, gently and often. 🎯🍃 #WordsofAffirmation #Mindfulness #PositiveMindset #NeutralThinking #Discipline

Some friends from @seattleoba.org and I are putting on a raid train for @Twitch's #Subtember . Sunday, September 28th, at 1pm PST - join us for chaos, laughs and a good time. I put together a little sample of the crazy, youtu.be/1-83V1O6EEQ. Check it out and tap in!

Did you know Ocarina of Time’s Z-targeting came from studying samurai duels? Fighters lock eyes & circle each other—mirrored in Link’s lock-on. It solved 3D chaos & influenced action games for decades. #DidYouKnow #Zelda

Mistakes are proof you’re reaching further than yesterday. Keep going. ✏️🚀 #WordsofAffirmation #Motivation #NeutralThinking #PositiveMindset #Learning

Did you know Final Fantasy VII was planned for N64? Cartridges lacked space for its vast world, so Square jumped to PlayStation. RPGs found a new home on Sony, fueling PlayStation’s rise and RPGs’ global boom. #DidYouKnow #FinalFantasy

Consistency beats intensity. A little effort daily builds unshakable skill. 📚🏹 #WordsofAffirmation #Motivation #NeutralThinking #PositiveMindset #Mastery

Patience is part of mastery. Skills unfold at their own rhythm. Trust the pace. 🕰️🌱 #WordsofAffirmation #Mindfulness #PositiveMindset #NeutralThinking #Growth

Did you know: Pac-Man’s design came from a missing pizza slice. Creator Toru Iwatani wanted a cute, non-violent game couples could enjoy—making arcades social for the first time. #PacMan #DidYouKnow

Did you know: Halo 2’s (2004) dual wielding started as a rough dev hack. Testers coded a way to strap 2 guns to Chief’s hands. Bungie loved the chaos—and it became iconic. #Halo #DidYouKnow

Repetition isn’t failure—it’s refinement. Each try smooths the edges. 🌀🪵 #WordsofAffirmation #Mindfulness #PositiveMindset #NeutralThinking #Practice

Did you know: Pokémon Red/Blue (1996) had over 190 Pokémon designs originally; many were cut due to Game Boy memory limits. Some scrapped Pokémon became later-gen stars. #Pokemon #DidYouKnow

Every master was once a beginner. Today’s practice is tomorrow’s strength. 🎻🔥 #WordsofAffirmation #Motivation #PositiveMindset #NeutralThinking #SkillBuilding

In Space Invaders (1978), the aliens sped up not by design but because the hardware couldn’t handle fewer sprites. That “glitch” became the first difficulty curve. #RetroGaming #DidYouKnow

Despite massive success, Sandfall vows to stay small. “We’re just the right size” to craft focused RPGs. #Expedition33Facts #IndieSpirit #GameDev

Clair Obscur's composer, Lorien Testard’s, OST soared to Billboard’s Classical charts. The music is a phenomenon. Tracks like “Lumière” & “Alicia” went viral on Spotify, propelling Testard & vocalist Duport-Percier into the spotlight. #Expedition33Facts #Soundtrack #GameMusic

Clair Obscur features full English & French VO. The lip-sync was designed around English—showing its global ambitions from day one. #Expedition33Facts #Localization #VoiceActing

The ensemble cast of Clair Obscur includes Jennifer English (Maelle), Kirsty Rider (Lune), Shala Nyx (Sciel), Andy Serkis (Renoir), Charlie Cox (Gustav) & Ben Starr (Verso). They are the keys to bringing this game to life! #Expedition33Facts #VoiceCast #Voicestars #GameDev

A super cool thing about Clair Obscur is that there’s no fixed protagonist. I didn't realize this at first, but different characters take the lead across acts—keeping story perspectives fresh. I love it! #Expedition33 #NarrativeDesign #RPG

Another insanely talented artist, open.spotify.com/artist/4uaGo.... I dunno what it is but the Spotify algorithm is locked in!!! #chillvibes #greatmusic

President Macron hailed it “a shining example of French audacity & creativity.” National pride for a homegrown RPG. Montpellier’s mayor called the game “an international gaming milestone.” A hometown success with global reach.#Expedition33Facts #France #GamingCulture #FrenchGames

Sales milestones for Clair Obscur : 500k in 24 hrs, 1M in 3 days, 2M in 12 days, 3.3M in 33 days. Fitting symmetry for “Expedition 33.” #Expedition33Facts #Sales #IndieSuccess

Guillaume Broche says Expedition 33 is just one tale in a broader Clair Obscur universe. Future stories await. A live-action film adaptation is in development. From French indie RPG to cinema—art imitating art. #Expedition33Facts #Franchise #GameDev #Stoked

Cautious Clay is a vibe y'all, go check him out!!! open.spotify.com/artist/6iWuB... #blackvibes #chillmusic #goblackmango

Happy Friday everyone! #tgif

Unreal Engine 5 powers @expedition33.bsky.social's Belle Époque magic. Nanite renders detail, Lumen lights Parisian nights, MetaSounds shapes atmosphere. Source: www.unrealengine.com/en-US/develo... #Expedition33Facts #UE5 #NextGenGaming #gamingtechnology

Lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen trained as a NASA analog astronaut—her space prep inspired the depth & realism of Expedition 33’s crew. #Expedition33Facts #Writing #GameDev