Happy April Fools' Day! #aprilfools #aprilfool #aprilfoolsday #happyaprilfoolsday

Today is the day we pretend that hitting the “Reply All” button was an accident. #HappyAprilFoolsDay #AprilFool #AprilFoolsDay #AprilFools

This episode ft. Tereza Nvotová's folk horror film, Nightsiren (2022) 🐍 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible & more! #horror #indiefilm #moviereview #filmreview #horrorfilm #podcast #indiemovie #horrormovie

For #PianoDay (the 88th day of the year!), I’m sharing a YouTube playlist for SYNCH – 9 #solopiano improvs recorded live and synched with archival #footage courtesy of Prelinger Archives 🎹 #keyboard #indie #composer #musician #pianist #acoustic #classical #music #worldpianoday #piano #indiemusic

Unknown Worlds (which arguably redefined the survival genre) is getting caught up in a legal “tug-of-war” with its parent company during a record-breaking market downturn; this sends a chilling message that even established franchises aren’t safe.

As major players like Epic Games face massive layoffs, some micro-studios with a staff of under 15 are actually seeing growth. By prioritizing unique visuals over generic high-fidelity assets, Moving Pieces is proving that artistic distinction can be a great form of risk mitigation.

@atmanrising.bsky.social and I haven’t seen Bugonia yet, but we did see Save the Green Planet! – the original South Korean cult classic it’s based on. Interesting to read about how Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster's commitment to the "long game" with Bugonia led to having Yorgos Lanthimos take the helm.

Protran completed a 1,671 km round trip betw Sydney & Brisbane using a solar-powered refrigerated trailer that maintained precise temps for 32 hrs w/o diesel fuel. This proved the tech's reliability for long-haul #logistics. – @intengineering.bsky.social #science #technology #scitech #energy #tech

Closing the #wagegap requires transparency, commitment – and a seat at the table for everyone. Today, we’re standing with our partners and community to champion #equalpay for equal work. #equalpayday #payday #fairpay #genderpaygap

PAX East starts tomorrow! Wishing our friends in the game community a successful weekend of networking and fun 🎮 #pax #paxeast #games #videogames #gaming #gamedev

In addition to her incredible win for Best Cinematography, it’s worth noting that Autumn Durald Arkapaw shot SINNERS on IMAX 65mm and Ultra Panavision 70. Between the “piercing the veil” sequence and the way she captured textures, tone and shadow, Arkapaw's artistry is the heartbeat of the film.

The April + VISTA story is a great example of indies rising above the digital noise. They didn’t just use DIY tools to make music; they used them to build a foundation of community and technical skill. As an indie artist myself, I see April + VISTA as an inspiration 🎹

Seeing Amy Madigan take home the gold for an indie horror hit like *Weapons* is inspiring. @atmanrising.bsky.social and I were mesmerized by her performance – and we were floored when we realized it was her under those red baby bangs and clown makeup 😊

You’d better be wearing green … or else! Happy St. Patricks Day ☘️ #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #stpatrick #saintpatricksday #saintpatrick #happystpatricksday

To the creators at the end of the rainbow finding their own “pot of gold”: Keep chasing those original ideas. Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🌈 #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #stpatrick #saintpatricksday #saintpatrick #happystpatricksday

In 2020, Foone ran DOOM inside the shell of a pregnancy test. Now, Cortical Labs is running DOOM on actual human brain cells – teaching a living chip to play the game in just a few days!

On @gibiz.bsky.social, @annabashall.bsky.social outlines the "regulatory reality" hitting #game studios in 2026 – such as how the EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act are forcing reworks of “dark patterns,” prompts, loot boxes, virtual currencies, and player content. #games #gamedev

Infinite, non-repeating, and always a good excuse for a party. Happy Pi Day! #piday #happypiday #piday2026

A console that natively supports PC builds could drastically simplify the certification and porting pipeline – especially for indie studios. If this truly opens the living room to multiple PC storefronts, it fundamentally changes how we think about “platform exclusives.”

It’s great to see that SXSW will feature such a wide variety of horror films. @atmanrising.bsky.social and I are particularly excited about Damien Mc Carthy’s HOKUM – especially since we reviewed his previous film, ODDITY, on @evilasterisk.com (and were blown away by it). Check it out if you can!

Artemis II remains a historic milestone—the first time humans will orbit the Moon in more than 50 years! Even with the landing pushed to 2028, the geology training and sample research happening right now are preparing astronauts for the most sophisticated lunar fieldwork in human history.

By offering equity instead of just a paycheck, Unrivaled is shifting the power dynamic in pro sports from employee to owner. Micky Lawler’s vision is a great example of legacy-building and collective strength. This is a new era of financial autonomy for women in athletics.

On Harriet Tubman Day, we reflect on the courage it takes to forge a path when none exists – and the dedication needed to keep that path open for everyone. #HarrietTubman #womeninhistory #womenshistorymonth #whm #womeninleadership #womenshistory #trailblazers #civilrights

Put the past behind you on #GetOverItDay with “Moving On” 🦋 // Moving on, we’re moving on Our old life is gone, it’s going gone From now on, it will never be the same // Piano/vocal #song from SHELTER – rel by Novy Music (a div of @novyunlimited.com) 🎹 #piano #indie #music #singer #musicmonday

There is nothing more powerful than a woman with a story to tell and a community that has her back. Happy #InternationalWomensDay to the independent spirits making their voices heard across the arts. We’re in your corner! #IWD #IWD2026 #WomensDay2026 #womensday #empowerment #empowerwomen

Favorite hotel lobby at @officialgdc.bsky.social? #GDC #GDC2026 #games #videogames #gaming #gamedev

@atmanrising.bsky.social and I are big fans of Kane Pixels’ *Backrooms* unsettling liminal spaces YouTube videos – so we’re thrilled to know that the A24 feature film will be released in May with Kane directing. Bonus: The film boasts an impressive cast – Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Duplass included!

By stripping the characters of their ability to speak, *Out of Words* forces players to develop their own non-verbal language and problem-solving strategies. It’s a perfect example of how gameplay can mirror a story’s emotional themes.

This month, we’re honoring the women who dared to lead, create, and innovate when the doors were closed. We’re proud to continue that legacy today. #womeninhistory #womenshistorymonth #womeninhistory #history

The McManus brothers shot a complex revenge horror sci-fi thriller in just 18 days—proving that you don’t need a massive budget to execute high-concept multi-genre film. *Redux Redux* is on our list, @atmanrising.bsky.social!

A meta-progression system can keep players busy with tasks—but if they feel forced into specific modes or fatigued by repetitive unlocks, the system has failed. Alexia Christofi's rework highlights the importance of balancing monetization goals with the core player experience.

It’s Read An #eBook Week! Take your #gamedev #education anywhere with the 4th Edition of *Game Development Essentials* on the Amazon Kindle Store, Google Play, and Apple Books! Instructors and students: You can also access GDE4 from VitalSource 📚 #ebookweek #game #games #ebooks #gamedesign #game

Joko Anwar’s concept of a vengeful entity that targets only those with the “darkest auras” is a brilliant supernatural mechanic – forcing the most violent inmates to perform “good deeds” like impromptu prayers and dance routines just to survive. It’s a beautifully grotesque look at guilt and dread.

The HazeDenki story shows a growing trend: successful creatives leaving estd publishers to form leaner companies. By keeping their rights & operating w/a 2-person core team (+ contractors), nyalra & HAYAO are prioritizing legal & artistic autonomy over traditional & often volatile corporate growth.

For over 130 yrs, the names of 72 men have stood alone on the Eiffel Tower – even though the tower’s construction relied on the research of Sophie Germain. Adding these 72 will finally give names like Marie Curie, Angélique du Coudray and Rose Dieng the visible recognition they earned centuries ago.

In a move from “replacement” medicine to “regenerative” support, using 3D bioprinted livers as a bridge to allow a patient’s own organ to heal is brilliant. If this succeeds with livers, the roadmap for bioprinted hearts and kidneys becomes much clearer – potentially ending the organ waitlist.

It’s inspiring to see Circles moving into production with such a clear commitment to an equity-driven model. By ensuring that every crew member has a stake in the film’s success, Ariel Heller and Sam Baron are helping to create a future for indie cinema that values labor as much as art.

Seeing a studio like Bluepoint that specialized in high-quality, atmospheric single-player experiences get shuttered after a failed "live-service" pivot is a frustrating reminder of how the pursuit of trending business models can dismantle elite creative teams.

From death threats in 2006 to a cult following decades later, the orig Silent Hill film adaptation demonstrates how “experimental” horror often needs time to find its true audience. @atmanrising.bsky.social and I walked out of the theater back then but had more appreciation for it during a rewatch.

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

"Stand Together": 4 years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine. Released in 2022, this #musicvideo is dedicated to the brave people of #Ukraine – ft footage from Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, and Kharkov 🇺🇦 #piano #song #indie #music #singer #standwithukraine www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWbu...

Moving between Leon’s situational awareness and Grace’s claustrophobic first-person view creates a rhythm that keeps the player off-balance. This is a great example of using camera perspective as a core narrative tool. You might think of it as a way to explore two distinct types of fear 😨

Bettie Levy’s journey from Sony Music to founding BCL Entertainment is a great example of how to leverage corporate experience into a successful, indie venture. Her model proves that authenticity and a personal touch are still the most effective tools for building a multimillion-dollar business.

"Was I Dreaming": A #sadsong for #Breakup Day. Being ghosted leaves a mark 💔 I realized something had changed Like magic, you were gone Piano/vocal recording from the SHELTER collection – released by @novyunlimited.com 🎹 #musicvideo #indiemusic #piano #song #indie #music #singer #singersongwriter

Joost van Dreunen hits on a critical point: The industry is laying off thousands of experts while simultaneously ignoring the academic on-ramps for new talent. If the industry doesn’t start valuing the latter, we might lose an entire generation of developers.

By using gravitational microlensing to triangulate mass and distance, we’ve created a new “GPS” for finding the billions of rogue worlds hiding in our galaxy. If we can find one rogue planet with current tools, imagine what happens when the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches later this year.

James Bendon’s commitment to staying indie while scaling a survival sandbox shows that you don’t need a big studio to create a major hit. The Switch release in particular highlights the strength of the “cozy survival” genre. It’s a nice escape for those of us who are navigating life’s obstacles :)

By bypassing traditional publishing and releasing serialized novels, tabletop systems, and a PC action RPG directly to fans, Marko Djurdjević’s SIXMOREVODKA is proving that you can build a massive universe on your own terms if you’re willing to play the long game.

Straight from the heart: #HappyValentinesDay🫀 #valentine #valentinesday #horror #horrormovies