The layoffs across games and games journalism have been disproportionately affecting the women in the industry, and even more so, black women. Support the indies that champion their voices before it's too late (& please share more in the replies) @aftermath.site @mothership.blog

Marginalised people are less likely to have the funds and support and freedom to keep throwing themselves at a door that will not open. We don't need pity, we need to be let the fuck in by someone who's already inside

アオリちゃん🍫💝

イカフローエドくん✨✨

I wish I had been born into just a little bit of money so I could fund my various dream projects and startup ideas but here I am just barely scraping by for rent ✌🏾 And then there's the guy at my local mall who won't stop opening bootleg anime merch stores...

I'm making a fan game for a doujin event in May and it feels so far away but also less than 4 months away so I need to not procrastinate! Thankfully our team has been doing biweekly check ins so I'm feeling good about where we're at right now but I wanna see more progress from myself by next week

チリちゃん

安心して眠るといい #p5r #主明

something that brought me joy today: this decorated toploader my gf made!!! She didn't originally make it for my Radiant Collection Flareon (that she gifted me for Valentine's Day hehe) but I feel like it fits really well ✨🧡🩷 #pokemon #oshikatsu

being very brave and going to the gym again today

love that bsky has drafts now so when I feel like ranting I can type it all out and then leave it there for eternity (or the next morning) and realize this doesn't help anyone or make anything better so I'll just keep it to myself :) is it kind? (Debatable) is it true? (Yes) Is it necessary (no)

Chiikawa~ Ando apaixonada nessas criaturinhas <3 Essa cartela já está disponível na loja! Espero conseguir fazer mais coisas deles hehe www.nyatche.com.br #chiikawa #chiikawafanart #stickershop #brart

a very proud march for an anon who complimented him ❤️‍🔥 #art ✧ #fieldsofmistria

This #GDoCExpoTalk by storytelling expert @myleah.bsky.social presents takeaways of how #gamedev can use fandom to generate authentic and passionate marketing. ⚡ Are you a superfan of anything? ♥ youtu.be/tQW7puDlFgY

衛拓と狛日

My talk on fandom & game dev marketing is now available! I would love if you'd watch it and give me feedback! 💖 Key takeaways: ⭐ Build feedback loops early 🌱Cultivate a community space! 🤝🏾Incorporate feedback early where you can 🙌🏾Make your audience feel seen & heard youtu.be/tQW7puDlFgY

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Lots of people talking about the new Discord ID policies being implemented (which sucks) & suggesting everyone "just leave!" folks fail to understand the communities that have hosted their resources, conversations, and core information in these servers will suffer a massive loss if discord is lost

Got some much needed writing done for an upcoming project so I can finally go to sleep (yea it's 5am don't worry about it)

Feeling very: setting up our game design document, notation, character briefs etc and overall planning is fun. but uh. What do you mean I have to actually make the rest of the game? 😭 #gamedev

お寿司の練習🍣

i haven't actively exercised in over 10 yrs.. today a friend of mine gently dragged me out of the house to just get started again, and it felt nice (I kicked and screamed internally but it was OK)

Had to stop by the i7 billboard in Shibuya Station 💖

why won't someone just hire me to weed like in chiikawa

The 2025 Game Devs of Color Impact Report is here! 📈 🎮 300+ games featured in our Steam sale ▶ 40+ games showcased in our Direct 💰 $34,000 in grants, scholarships, & microgrants given to devs of color …and so much more! Dive into our report: www.gamedevsofcolor.org/impact-report

“You have to deceive your company.” Danganronpa and Hundred Line creator Kazutaka Kodaka shares advice for getting even the most unhinged projects greenlit automaton-media.com/en/news/you-...

u u wa wa uwa

indie games are kinda saving my life right now, so if you're an indie game dev, thanks for not giving up on making your stories heard.

i recently finished pocket mirror and i really enjoyed it! i thought it was an interesting exploration of psyche and really made me nostalgic for playing more old rpgmaker games. we're playing little goody two shoes now which is pretty different overall but in a good way! it's been a lot of fun

I'm a Black game designer crowdfunding for a new game this month. I need to hit 100 followers on the pre-launch page before it goes live next week www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

she is out of surgery and is ok :)

tw pet illness Got a very alarming call about my cat's surgery: "we dunno if removing these teeth are going to make your cat feel better/make the swelling go down. bottom canines prob need to be removed but we're not confident in removing bc we could crack her jaw so we don't wanna do those"

Don't forget to check out some amazing Black Femme Devs this Black History Month!!! 👩🏿‍💻🖤🎮 go.bsky.app/88aYGTF

vet called and gave me the obligatory "your pet may die under anesthesia" call before surgery which I know is totally standard and just part of protocol but it is Stressing the already anxious brain 😭

It's #BlackHistoryMonth and I want to use that follower count for some good today. If you are a Black creative, QRP with your links. Note: this one is for Black folks to share their work. Not self appointed allies and performative list making of Black folks to follow & support UwU!

Hi!! I'm Myleah, a passionate Community & Marketing Strategist excited to help you build the community for your next game! I was laid off last year and would love leads for my next role. My passion lies in building inclusive, warm, and engaged communities. Let's work together! ☀ linktr.ee/myleah

circus lolita #thistle

i have always trusted you #dungeonmeshi

So I went to pick it up . . . - ☎️ #deltarune #spamtongspamton #deltarunecosplay

Lumikha Cosplay Resale helped cosplayers rehome over 2500 #cosplay items in the last 5 years we've been open. If you believe in #sustainablecosplay and a marketplace that encourages cosplayers to reduce, reuse, & recosplay, consider financially supporting us! 🎀 ko-fi.com/lumikha LumikhaCosplay.com

Cannot recommend Lumikha enough as a slowly get back into cosplaying!!!

One of my absolute favorite places to get cosplay accessories/props/outfits from!! 🥰 Check them out the next time you’re planning a new cosplay. ⤵️

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Lumikha Cosplay Resale is a Black-owned business putting in the work to make cosplay more sustainable. We help cosplayers reduce, reuse, and recosplay. ♻ Let your cosplay see a new day! Find your next cosplay on LumikhaCosplay.com! #bhm

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Thinking about all the fabulous @blackingaming.bsky.social developers I am so lucky to know and call my colleagues and community 🖤 Celebrate and uplift your fave blacks #gamedev this month and always! #bhm

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Lady Jacinthe my beloved! 💜✨ #PokemonLegendsZA #fanart

raqio 🥰