BOOM! 💥 The Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2026 has ARRIVED! 🥳 22 great Steam games (inc. PEAK, Winter Burrow, and more) for just $17.99 / £17.99 / €17.99 - supporting mental health in games 💚 Grab your bundle 🔗 www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/sa...
Bethany Rainbird 🎮
@brainbirdo.bsky.social
Narrative and Game Designer | Writer @thepatchmag.bsky.social | Working on personal projects ✨ (she/her) https://www.bethanyrainbird.co.uk/
When you've been processing grief, the idea of socialising again can feel pretty daunting. 🫣 But games can be a great way to break the ice and re-enter our social circles after time away. 🎮 Pt.3 of our series exploring games as bereavement support is out now ⬇️ safeinourworld.org/stories/reco...
Reconnecting with the world through games (Exploring Games as Bereavement Support Pt.3) - Safe In Our World
Our exploration of grief and bereavement continues as Bethany Rainbird explores how we can reconnect with the world through games.
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Keep reading... 👇 @brainbirdo.bsky.social explores video games as a tool to maintain routine during times of grief and bereavement. 💚 safeinourworld.org/stories/usin...
"Although grief is a deeply personal experience, video games can help carry the weight. Whether it’s through distraction, escape, or catharsis, there are plenty of cases showing their impact on wellbeing." - @brainbirdo.bsky.social #GriefAwarenessWeek #GAW2025 safeinourworld.org/stories/an-i...
An Introduction to Grief Awareness Week (Exploring Games as Bereavement Support Pt.1) - Safe In Our World
Guest writer Bethany Rainbird introduces the Safe In Our World community to Grief Awareness Week and the role it plays in mental health.
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Our very own Patch Magazine ✨game jam✨ is here! 🎮 This is your opportunity to be featured in our magazine and win a Patch of Approval Award! 🏅🏆 Head over to itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details! 👾 #gamejam #indiegames #patchofapproval
That's right, the theme for our very first game jam is - of course - ‘PATCH’! 🙌 🎃 Pumpkin patches, 👾 video game patches, 📖 Patch Magazine… what kind of game will you create inspired by the theme ‘Patch’? 🤔🤩 Our game jam launches tomorrow! Visit itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details!
🌟 Our game jam begins TODAY! 🌟 Join a group of friends (or go solo!) to develop your own game🧑💻👾 The winner will receive their very own Patch of Approval award 🏆 and a space in our November 2025 issue! 💫 For more information, visit itch.io/jam/patchmag... or join our discord!
I am Icarus. Microsoft Excel is my wings. Automating myself out of a job will one day be the sun.
It's the final stretch! Kickstarter ends in just three days 🛠️
Our new subscription tiers are here! 🎉 Level 1: Base subscription. Get Patch delivered monthly in print or digital! Level 2: Get print AND digital magazines, as well as access to our exclusive monthly newsletter! Level 3: On top of all other level perks, receive a free gift with every issue!
Avoiding the Sainsbury’s Easter Bunny like I’m in an analog horror
🎉🌸 In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to spotlight femme voices in the industry! That’s why, throughout March, we’ll be featuring articles written by our women-identifying community on the Patch blog. More info here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
My development process usually involves accidentally reinventing every Zelda game at least 4 times
Trying to explain this to non-Pokémon friends and them looking at me like I’ve ruined their lives
Nintendo Life@nintendolife.com · 2y agoRandom: Oh No, You Can Buy A Life-Sized Gardevoir Plush From Pokémon Center.
If you make art (any art! Not just visual), no matter how big your audience or if you think you're "successful" or "enough", you are giving people the energy to get through another day. You're part of the reason folks have an easier time holding on. Keep creating!! Your art matters!!!
No more waiting around... play the demo now! 😄 ▶️To Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3176050 Cantaloupe Chronicle - The Cozy Point&Click Adventure with a News Reporting Twist. 📰 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGTE... #indiegames #pointandclick #cozygames
Cantaloupe Chronicle (2025) - Gameplay Trailer for the Point and Click Adventure
YouTube video by Tim Rachor
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For absolutely no reason at all, how about a wholesome pet pic thread? #petsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #dogsofbluesky
Slots are nearly full on this but for all new users: here’s a list of amazing wholesome/cosy indie devs! #indiedev #indiegames #wholesomegames #gamedev
Bethany Rainbird 🎮@brainbirdo.bsky.social · 2y agoAre you a #gamedev making a cute, relaxing, cosy, or wholesome game? Come join our cosy corner! ☕ There are plenty of spaces, so if you'd like to me added, feel free to reply to this post and share what you're working on! go.bsky.app/RkeKvHh #indiedev #indiegames #wholesomegames #gamedevs
Well… hello to all the new Bluesky users joining after *that* happened.
Was asked if I vaped/smoked/drank at the dentist today, to which I said no. He then said ‘Wow. So you’re just living life, huh?’ Idk if it was a compliment or judgment but I just KNOW he wanted to use the term ‘rawdogging life’
Day 4 of being stuck in bed with flu. Running out of movies and need suggestions!
Today marks 1 year since I quit my job to pursue a career in games. I wish I had a success story to share, but the reality is that it has been incredibly tough. But we move into 2025 with the same determination. 💪🏻
Robobeat may be my GOTY. Nothing better than blastin’ bad guys whilst your guns sync to the rhythm of Don’t Stop Me Now. Plus, one of the weapons is a ping pong paddle. Levels of genius my mortal mind can’t comprehend.