Rob Fahey provides a fascinating look at how Valve is quietly shifting the industry landscape. The company has leveraged their dominant digital storefront to expand into hardware – and the success of the Steam Deck has laid the groundwork for further expansion.

This is the reality of hardware development. Boston Dynamics has been the gold standard for breakthrough robotics research for decades, but scaling a complex bipedal platform like Atlas to mass production is a different situation entirely.

Tech is at its best when it serves as a bridge – not a barrier. On World #Internet Day, we salute the engineers, architects & visionaries who are working on faster, more resilient systems. The future is distributed, and it’s being built right now. #technology #information #tech

It's inspiring to see a director stay true to his roots while building a distinct visual language. @atmanrising.bsky.social & I reviewed the cleverly creepy Oddity on @evilasterisk.com – & we were both blown away. Recently, we watched Caveat—his feature debut. Looking forward to seeing Hokum soon!

The same spirit of independence we see in the film and music industries is now taking over game publishing. These new funds are prioritizing the artist’s vision – allowing smaller teams to take the kind of risks that keep the medium exciting.

“You can be denied the best healthcare no matter who you are. You have to be your own advocate.” Venus Williams is giving a voice to millions of women navigating their own health struggles.

Bullet Heaven seems to be evolving. By shifting from a more traditional solo experience to a 4-player social “camaraderie-through-chaos” model, *The Spell Brigade* shows that there’s always more room for innovation.

This reminds me of the Layton Cafe – a themed experience created for @novyunlimited.com client LEVEL-5 during E3 in 2017! We had very little time for planning, but we pulled it off. A 3-day event is nothing like setting up a permanent space, of course! Looking fwd to the LA opening in Little Tokyo 😊

Resident Evil Requiem (@residentevil.capcomusa.com) #game director Koshi Nakanishi + producer Masato Kumazawa discuss how they successfully balanced signature intense horror w/blockbuster action for the franchise's 30th anniv. – @eurogamer.bsky.social #horror #horrorgame #residentevil #videogame

Usually, a solar panel takes sunlight and turns it into electricity. To get hydrogen fuel, you’d then have to plug that panel into a second machine (electrolyzer) to split water. These panels promise to do this all in one step: Sunlight hits the panel – and hydrogen comes out the other side.

Take a walk on the dark side 🌉 // Tomorrow’s a brand new day We can still enjoy the play Take a step, don’t miss a beat Turn the corner, a new life is waiting for the night // “Nightwalk” from SHELTER—released on #MusicWeek by Novy Music @novyunlimited.com 🎹 #song #indie #piano #singer #noir

Interesting to learn that Matthew Shear’s years as a “manny” in NY was the inspiration for Fantasy Life. Shear was able to assemble a great team – incl Conor Murphy, who worked with him to establish the film’s “no handheld” rule. Excited about the cast! Adding to our list, @atmanrising.bsky.social 😊

Dan Eder’s move from MultiVersus to Invincible VS highlights an evolution in how studios adapt licensed IP. Rather than a “one-to-one” replication of 2D assets, the team is utilizing Physically Based Rendering to give stylized characters realistic depth.

Educators are the link between research and #students who will redefine the #game industry. Thank you for your commitment to staying on the cutting edge and for believing in the power of #textbooks! #nationalteachersday #teacherappreciationweek #teacher #teacherday #teachersday #games #teachers

This episode ft. Genki Kawamura's #liminal psychological #horror film, Exit 8 (2025). Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible + more! #indie #indiefilm #moviereview #filmreview #horrorfilm #indiemovie #horrormovie

Morning briefing with Burble the Crow 🐦‍⬛ Happy Crow & Raven Appreciation Day! #nature #corvid #corvids #crow #crows #bird #birds #urbanwildlife #wildlife #animal #animals #funnyanimal #funnyanimals

On the recording, Earhart talks about her 15-hr solo Atlantic flight—incl when her altimeter failed. This 78 rpm record is an ancestor of the flexi disc—a '60s-'80s pop culture mktg staple. I remember seeing discs on cereal boxes and magazines! Here’s a recent promo flexi from Dua Lipa in Billboard:

We believe that deep dives into game design theory are essential to the industry’s growth. Today we honor the authors and editors who turn complex mechanics into accessible knowledge. Thank you for keeping game education growing! #education #worldbookday #bookday #game #games #books #gamedesign

Indies have always known how to do more with less. Today, we’re celebrating the spirit that prioritizes sustainability over excess. Happy Earth Day! #earthday #happyearthday #earth #greenfuture #green #greenliving #sustainability #nature #ecofriendly

Today is for those who take big risks on small budgets to tell stories no one else can. We’re here to champion the original voices that keep indie arts and entertainment alive and unpredictable. #creativity #innovation #creativityandinnovation #worldcreativityday #worldcreativityandinnovationday

Nightdive’s success stems in part from a deep technical empathy for the creators who came before them—a commitment to keeping the soul of the orig game intact. It’s encouraging to see how they’re supporting the game community by hiring modders and including fan-made content like the Death Wish mod!

Libraries are hubs for #innovation and #digitalliteracy. Today, we salute the #library workers who are transforming these spaces into high-tech labs for their communities. #nationallibraryworkersday #nationallibraryweek #libraryweek #textbooks #education #edtech #booklovers #libraries

On the 120th anniversary of the 1906 #SanFrancisco earthquake & fire: "Interlude": Solo #piano improv paired with the Miles Brothers’ “A Trip Down Market Street”—from the PoV of a cable car as it travels from 8th St. to the Embarcadero. #indie #music #acoustic #newage #neoclassical #indiemusic

Aaron Fisher’s collab with practical makeup effects legend Gary J. Tunnicliffe means zero-VFX carnage – skewering tech industry anxiety with a rusty blade. CORPORATE RETREAT promises to stay true to the messy, physical roots of the genre. Added this one to our list, @atmanrising.bsky.social!

From a dev perspective, Nvidia’s market share is a double-edged sword. It makes optimization much more predictable, but the “death” of the mid-to-high-end alternative is worrisome. W/o the pressure of strong rivals, we could be facing a future where new tech only gets slightly better over time.

Modern AAA dev can sometimes feel like an assembly line – stripping away a sense of ownership by giving the team tiny, repetitive tasks. Ishiwatari proves that even a legendary studio can operate w/the craftsmanship normally associated with a small team—a move toward a more human way of making games

Novy knows VR. And a bunch of other platforms and genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮 #indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #vr #virtualreality #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gamedesign

Horror is supposed to feel dangerous, and there is nothing more unsettling than the tracking lines and magnetic interference of VHS. @atmanrising.bsky.social and I are getting ready for a film that feels like something you found in a basement and weren’t supposed to watch!

NASA astronaut Christina Koch just made history as the first woman to fly around the moon. Koch also holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman and took part in the first all-female spacewalk. – @popsci.com #science #space #womeninstem #womeninscience #astronaut

Sony is reportedly testing “personalized prices” on the PlayStation Store across 68 territories. If you’re seeing different discounts than your friends, blame the algorithm. For indie devs, this threatens to strip away the perceived value of their games.

By operating as a two-person team, Quillo Entertainment has avoided playing it safe – a trend in larger studios that often results in “sanitized” games. In a contracting market, the ability to focus toward emotional authenticity without board approval is becoming a significant competitive advantage.

The University of Würzburg’s breakthrough is a glimpse into a world where digital information is woven into the physical. Using nano-antennas to bypass traditional physics constraints, we're moving toward contact lenses and glasses that provide a full HD overlay without any visible footprint.

@atmanrising.bsky.social and I saw UNDERTONE a few weeks ago. It felt like we were truly immersed in the character’s “head” every time she put on her headphones, which cut out all environmental sound. Looking forward to seeing what Tuason will do with Paranormal Activity 8, which he’s set to direct.

I’m blown away that Denise Gough is a two-time Olivier award winner and recently starred with Billy Crudup in the stage prod/reimagining of HIGH NOON. The villainous Dedra Meero was one of my favorite characters in ANDOR. Looking forward to seeing Denise Gough in Greta Gerwig's music-infused NARNIA!

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!