We agree with you, Andrew Willis. That's why small groups like us are beginning to pop up! Cooperative organization is the way forward! (Deleted/Rewrote for clarity - Jo)

Wraith Games@wraith.games · last mo.

After Microsoft fired 136 of id Software's 185 staffers (+ over 3000 other Xbox jobs), producer Andrew Willis is saying worker-owned studios are "the only way to fix the video game industry"! As one such worker-owned studio, we couldn't agree more! www.gamesradar.com/games/after-...

We at ChickenCOOP are so extremely proud about our friend, colleague, and coopmate Zach, for all the incredible work he continues to put forward! If you haven't given him a follow yet, please do! He's an amazing animator with fantastic talent and a bright future!

Zach Heiser- Commissions Open 💡@zachheiser1.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🧵Hey everyone, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who’s shown interest in my Dim Bulbs series & have submitted auditions for the characters (both previously & over the last few years). I’ve been reading every message and all the kind words really mean a lot to me (1/7)

💡🎙️CASTING CALL🎙️💡 I’m looking for a few voice actors to play Rita & Mr. Hassler for my #DimBulbs series. These are minor volunteer role for one of my animatics, but all other roles after this will be paid jobs. Check the 🧵 below for audition form links #castingcall #indieanimation #voiceavtor

Hey, check out this game my friends and I are working on!

ChickenCOOP@chickencoop.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Rev up your motors and get ready to DRIFT GRIFT: RIDE OR DIE! Drift Grift is currently in production with our trailer launching soon! Made with love by your friends at ChickenCOOP, using all hand made assets, music, and writing! NO AI! chickencooperative.itch.io/drift-grift-...

We'll be dropping our big announcement in a half hour!

So while some CRAAAAZY games are being made with genAI... Chicken Cooperative is proud to present you with a major announcement tomorrow! Made with ZERO AI! Rev up your motors and get ready to..!

Someone’s in trouble… #DimBulbs

Thanks again Zach, I really love it!

Zach Heiser- Commissions Open 💡@zachheiser1.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Just finished this sketch commission of @bigkwhit.bsky.social ‘s tennis OC Riley last night. I really love how this turned out. 🎾 #commissions #occommission

Hey everyone, I opening commissions for sketches, illustrations, character designs, & prop designs. You can order them on my Ko-Fi page & DM me if you have any questions: ko-fi.com/zachheiser/c... #commissionsopen

My friend Joanna is in serious need of financial support to pay their medical bills. If you can help, please send them some support or spread the word ko-fi.com/joannablackh...

Support Joanna Blackhart

Support Joanna Blackhart

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Joanna Blackhart [They/Them]@joannablackhart.com · 4mo ago

*sigh* So. We need to talk about my health. 🧵

I forgot I was sitting on this one. Another tennis pic for ya!

I'm gonna ask you to please take a moment and read this quick threadlet from me 🧵

Joanna Blackhart [They/Them]@joannablackhart.com · 5mo ago

Yall. Can we talk please? Any of yall that are regular followers, or who have known me for a long time, I'd really appreciate if I could just get you to focus on this threadlet for a second.

I posted a small blog post on Ko-Fi page about my personal plans for 2026. ko-fi.com/post/Life-Up...

Life Updates & Plans for 2026

Zach Heiser published a post on Ko-fi

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I did this one on the plane ride home!

I forgot I had a Bluesky!

Please consider tossing a few bits of chicken feed our way so that we can continue not crunching ♥ ko-fi.com/chickencoope... A monthly donation helps even more!

Support ChickenCOOP ❤️

Become a supporter of ChickenCOOP today!

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Joanna Blackhart [They/Them]@joannablackhart.com · 8mo ago

Our unofficial motto at @chickencoop.bsky.social is simple. 'Its done when its done.' We're making cool stuff. We can't wait to show you. But you'll get it when you get it. And not a moment sooner. And I'm not sorry for that. I will never be sorry for that.

Yo can someone help me pay rent? Please. I'm over a year unemployeed now and that isnt getting better yet :( Even just shares matter. Thank you. ko-fi.com/joannablackh...

Support Joanna Blackhart

Support Joanna Blackhart

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To celebrate reaching 10K id like to do an art giveaway sometime this month, will pull the winner in a week or so and they will get a 3D sculpt of a new OC or a redesign of an existing character in my style. To enter just share this post if you're followin me (AI/Crypto accounts will be ignored✨)

My #swordtember project this year is a playable game where I upload a new sword to the game everyday. Still can't believe I'm doing it, and it might not be any good, but the game exists. See you on other side. #gamedev #godot jacobgoldfarb.itch.io/swordtember

To Arms: Swordtember by JacobGoldfarb

Swordtember game where a new sword is uploaded every day this month (hopefully)

jacobgoldfarb.itch.io

So excited to see that @kianamai.bsky.social is releasing her pilot animatic later today! Please check it out when it drops at 1 EST!! #supportindieanimation #IDontWanttoBeaMagicalGirl bsky.app/profile/kian...

Kiana Mai@kianamai.bsky.social · last yr.

FEBRUARY 28TH 10AM PST!!!!!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf7b...

This is another short @chickencoop.bsky.social's been working on. It's created & edited by @bigkwhit.bsky.social while @tangentialhuman.bsky.social did the VFX (and the library patron's voice) & @crazylemur.bsky.social handled the editing. Definitely recommend checking this too! #IndieAnimationDay

ChickenCOOP@chickencoop.bsky.social · 2y ago

We're working on our own animated shorts. We finished 2 of the animatics a while ago & wanted to share them for #IndieAnimationDay! (1/2) 1st is "Library Bored." created & boarded by @bigkwhit.bsky.social, VFX by @tangentialhuman.bsky.social & edited by @crazylemur.bsky.social youtu.be/YQhMktSc20Q

We're working on our own animated shorts. We finished 2 of the animatics a while ago & wanted to share them for #IndieAnimationDay! (1/2) 1st is "Library Bored." created & boarded by @bigkwhit.bsky.social, VFX by @tangentialhuman.bsky.social & edited by @crazylemur.bsky.social youtu.be/YQhMktSc20Q

Library Bored (Animatic)

YouTube video by ChickenCOOP

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The other short is "Chicken Feed:" created, SFX, & edited by @crazylemur.bsky.social , with @zachheiser1.bsky.social on storyboards and voices. (2/2) #IndieAnimationDay youtu.be/wLdS8bEzNcU

Chicken Feed (Animatic)

YouTube video by ChickenCOOP

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I tried redesigning Amy as a fun warmup sketch and got a little carried away 🙃 I wanted something that combined her current design with her CD design since I always liked both. #Sonic #Illustration

A day late, but I wanted to make a little holiday #illustration w/Buddy & the others. #DimBulbs #happyholidays

Hey everyone, my friend still needs your help! The power in the #PNW area is still out and won't be back up for another week. Send what you can!

Joanna Blackhart [They/Them]@joannablackhart.com · 2y ago

Y'all please send help I beg you ko-fi.com/joannablackh... #PNW #BombCyclone

Hey people, I'm streaming tonight at 9:30cst over on twitch, Come hang out with us!!

I'm a streamer now! Catch me on Wednesdays and Fridays!

ChickenCOOP@chickencoop.bsky.social · 2y ago

Happy #IndieAnimationDay everyone. Here's a little WIP snippet of what @bigkwhit.bsky.social 's been working on during this week's streams!!!

Yesterday's stream was so nice, we're going to do it twice!! @bigkwhit.bsky.social will be working on his short again tomorrow night at 7:30 CST, & a few member of COOP will be popping in. Feel free to join in the chat!! #indieanimation #stream #animation

Hey chickies, we'll be doing an art stream tonight around 8:30 CST. This time we'll have @bigkwhit.bsky.social working on one of our animated shorts, though some of us may pop up during the stream. Feel free to pop in: www.twitch.tv/chickencoope... #indieanimation #streaming #animation