When my little child cries, nothing can stop him except being held and hugged by his mother For any child, a mother's hug is the safest place in the world But not for Sam Sam a 7-month-old infant who was shot by [email protected] soldier between his mother's arms Even his mother's hug could not protect him

Finally got to play LOTR: Fate of the Fellowship with @chadtoprak.bsky.social! ☺️ Took a while to set up and wrap our heads around rules, but it was worth it.

Unlike other industries, the gaming industry is unable to take a stand against the ethnic cleansing in Palestine. Big companies dont want the risk, individuals dont know what to do. If you believe in this medium & want to help. This is a game about Palestine needs your help Launchgood.com/1948

Let down by SGF? Dude play our demo and you will remember why you love games. No spoilers till tomorrow store.steampowered.com/app/3695930/...

We're excited to announce our Frosty Games Fest Bundle featuring 11 ANZ-made games in support of @msf.org; a humanitarian organisation delivering emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, & disasters ❤️‍🩹 Grab the bundle: www.humblebundle.com/games/frosty...

Deeply disrespectful to the entire Australian cultural sector that the Office of the Arts can't be bothered actually reading all the submissions people are working very hard on for the National Cultural Policy, and instead will be asking genAI for a summary. www.arts.gov.au/have-your-sa...

Palestinian stories were always silenced This enabled everything to happen. From the Nakba to the current genocide Telling our stories is not a luxury Either it will raise awareness to stop the ethnic cleansing Or it will stay as a memory of a people lived & resisted Support NOW launchgood.com/1948

From the No Games for Genocide talk: "And this is just a reminder of what we can accomplish if we come together. Something like a boycott, it doesn't make an impact when there's one of us, but when it's all of us working together, we're able to create something more powerful."

"If 'no one left behind' is to mean anything, Australia should immediately cut all military ties, close the Israeli embassy, and impose real sanctions on a state that treats our citizens and international law with contempt." #auspol

You mean IGN, owned by Ziff Davis, founded by William Ziff, a Zionist activist and serving president of the Zionist Organization of America "killed" an article showcasing a Palestinian game based on the true story of the Nakba?

BREAKING: Labor is bringing Landforces Weapons expo back to Melbourne in 2028 The people of Melbourne could not have made it more clear: we do not want this weapons expo in our peaceful city.  Labor is putting the profits and deals of war mongers over what is best for our city and community.

Canadians, if it helps, there's a form on the page where all you have to do is fill in your name, email, postal code, etc and it'll be sent to your local MPP. It's incredibly important that you speak up on this matter because this is a road we do not want to go down.

Yup, call your MP bsky.app/profile/nick...

New article by @amymcquire.bsky.social on the illegal kidnapping of Wangerriburrah and Birri Gubba filmmaker and activist Sam Woripa Watson from the Global Sumud Flotilla by the IOF. Call DFAT and Penny Wong's office today. substack.com/@amymcquire/...

Over a year ago, I had a call with @duckvalentine.bsky.social talking about Dreams on a Pillow. At that time the article was killed by executives. She was brave enough to fight against that, but it was out of her control I chose not to talk about it publicly to protect Rebekah from what could happen

Over a year ago, I spoke with @rasheedabueideh.bsky.social about Dreams on a Pillow for a piece that was killed before it could be published. I am honored that he was willing to take the time to speak with me again in spite of that and tell me about his beautiful homeland: kotaku.com/upcoming-ste...

I am thrilled to announce that Dreams on a Pillow has wrapped up pre-production and we are about to start full production. We can’t do it without your support. We are starting our second round of crowdfunding, to support us you can find out more here www.launchgood.com/1948

As you all know myself and 33 others were fired from Rockstar Games in what we believe was a ruthless and illegal act of Union Busting. We're fighting this tooth and nail. If you are able, please consider donating to our fighting fund so we can hold them to account!! 🌱✊ tinyurl.com/rockstarwork...

🍉 THE DIS-LOYALTY ZINE 🍉: Punch a hole through these "killer" brands every time you boycott them. Complete the set to reveal a poem and hidden image. ✊🏻 Created with @chadtoprak.bsky.social for @avantbeetle.bsky.social's Protest Game Jam. 📄 Wanna print your own? heyitshelen.itch.io/the-dis-loya...

ANZ game devs, it's your LAST CHANCE to get your application in for Frosty Games Fest! Form closes tomorrow at 5pm AEST ⏰🍦 ➡️ forms.gle/MUUWLcvMviHi...

Did someone finally tell her how many Lebanese Australians there are, and which electorates they live in?

this was so much fun to work on 😋💖 very proud of Helen for whipping together a mobile friendly playable game in such a short timeframe 🥰🙏

IT'S ALMOST TIME! Frosty Games Fest EOI's close in a couple of days!💙🧡 We are getting our reviewing snacks sorted, firing up the Diet Coke fridge, and are gearing up to plan the showcase so make sure you get your games in ASAP❄️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

As a Palestinian, being posted on the official BDS page is incredible humbling. Games with a social justice, anti genocide, anti billionaire message are in short supply these days, and I'm glad to be with a team that has integrity, morals, and a heart that knows what is RIGHT. FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

📣 Screen Australia announces $1.4 million of funding across 26 games projects in the latest round of games funding. The 8 gamemakers travelling to BitSummit 2026 as part of the Future Leaders Delegation have also been announced. A massive congrats to all 🥳 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-cen...

Australian friends on Bluesky, curious to know if you've age verified on this platform? If so, which method? I've been avoiding it, but now need to use the DM feature, ugh.

Principled positioning we could all use more of in this industry tbh. Check out @nogamesforgenocide.com

Applications close in 3 days! 👀 👉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...

Applications close in 3 days! 👀 👉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...

Key Fairy is officially released! Buy it, lest ye be slain! store.steampowered.com/app/2878580/...

📣 Hey Australian gamemakers! Screen Australia's Games grants close in 2 weeks! A reminder to get your applications in! 🫶 🛠 Games Production Fund - up to $100,000 🎨 Emerging Gamemakers Fund - up to $30,000 📆 Applications close Thu 5 Mar, 5pm (AEDT) 👉 www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...

I'm Demi, an award-winning unity developer and interface designer with over a decade of experience! I'm available for work starting March and would simply love to bring your game to reality! You can contact me here, or email: dschanzel[@]gmail.com

miracle of miracles, it's finally HERE 📣 The full schedule drop for the ROMchip: A Journal of Game Histories 🎮 @romchip.bsky.social Twitch Fundraiser on Feb 21st Check out everything we got coming down the line: donate.romchip.org/2026-schedul...

This year I wrote and released a set of methodologies for measuring the greenhouse gas emissions of videogame making, distributing, playing, etc. (with a lot of help and input) I think they’re pretty neat and provide new pathways to reduce those emissions sustainablegamesalliance.org/standard/

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this was such a delight to work on. thank you to everyone who participated & contributed, and a big thanks to @helenkwok.bsky.social who led & steered the project. my favourite part of the project was getting to chat to our mums about the games they used to play when they were younger 🥰💖

📣 The next ROMchip: A Journal of Game Histories [ @romchip.bsky.social ] Twitch Fundraiser is shaping up! join us SAT FEBRUARY 21 for 12 hours w/ incredible friends like @halfrobot.com @kendraserra.bsky.social @tigershungry.co.uk @textfiles.com @chadtoprak.bsky.social donate.romchip.org

SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians. We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com

Some initial photos from the Traces of Play workshop last Saturday! Thanks to everyone who came along - @chadtoprak.bsky.social and I feel incredibly blessed to have shared the afternoon laughing and playing games with you all! 💛✨ 📸 Photo credits: @chadtoprak.bsky.social

Hello! @chadtoprak.bsky.social & I will be hosting a Traces of Play workshop next weekend at Footscray Community Arts! ✨ It'll be super chill & the games we play won't be too strenuous on the body. 🧘🏻‍♀️ 📅 Sat 29 Nov 2025 🕐 1-2:30pm 🎟️ Book a free tix (limited spots): footscrayarts.com/event/traces...

Applications for Screen Australia's Future Leaders Delegation to BitSummit 2026 closes soon (13 Nov, 5pm AEDT). Get your applications in for a chance to travel to Japan and showcase your game! www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/screen-ne...

After a long gap, pleased to share: Episode 2 of Games & Resistance, a slow-burn podcast miniseries hosted by @chadtoprak.bsky.social & me. We interview Lebanese / NYC game dev Ramsey Nasser about his work, including recent project gaza.memorial. games-and-resistance.pinecast.co/episode/739b...

Reminder to complete this! I will not be returning to the US given the current political climate; not keen on risking my safety or endorsing the current government by visiting.

ICYMI: We are looking for expressions of interest for anyone wanting to learn Blender! Follow the link and read all the details!

Thank you everyone for coming along to our exhibition launch today! ☺️💛 @chadtoprak.bsky.social & I feel so grateful and loved! 🥹✨ (I totally forgot to take any photos but it was so lovely to see people playing in the playspace of Traces of Play and adding a game to the wall 🥰)

📚 My current contract is coming to an end in Dec so I am now looking for new work! ⭐ I am an award-winning & expert/lead game writer & narrative designer. 🌎 I am interested in long & short term contracts & consultancy, ideally remote. Let's chat! hannahnicklin.com linkedin.com/in/hannah-nicklin

spoke to @afterclimate.com.au about the sustainable games standard, a means of tracking emissions now publicly available for use by the entire games industry. a lot of thought went into this thing

You know what they say: the best time to do this is at the peak of a globally-reported government AI procurement scandal