Join me later today for a live mini-course on the history of video game graphics, and, hopefully, a discussion of beauty in gaming. Register (for free) here: www.d6learning.com/course/a-bri... #gameart #videogames #gamedev
Simon Bachelier
@blackcorn.bsky.social
Director of Operations > Firesquid #TactiCon. Cofounder of the collective Sous les néons. Former Producer of Accidental Queens. Video games by day. Other things by night. 👤📷 by @kehmyludie.bsky.social
Playtesters wanted for Respect the Horde for feedback!
GFX47@gfx47.bsky.social · yesterday🧟 The Respect the Horde Steam Playtest is now open! I need players to help me test the game and figure out what needs improving. Just play normally, have fun, and tell me what feels confusing, frustrating or unbalanced! 👉 Request access on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4550130/...
🎉 SAVE THE DATE ADDON, l'événement dédié aux créateur·ices de jeux vidéo indépendants, revient et vous donne rendez-vous les 26 et 27 novembre 2026 💙 Conférences, tables rondes, showroom pendant 2 jours ! Achetez votre pass pendant l'EARLY BIRD pour bénéficier d'une réduction ⤵️ urls.fr/TsIB5c 🔥
"It’s just plain depressing to see people who value the end result over the process of creating that result. The process is what’s valuable, in every possible sense. [...] I’ve learned it, that it’s a part of me, and there’s been a point to all of the repetition."
Chuck Jordan@sasquatchers.wtf · 3d agoBad Vibes Coding Taking a short break from being spitting mad about AI, to just being sad about how it never needed to be like this
Aujourd'hui c'est la sortie du 30e épisode de notre campagne L'Étreinte des Ombres 😳 Merci d'être encore là pour suivre les mésaventures de notre Red Team préférée ❤️ youtu.be/7eVK9yzL0Qw #podcast #actualplay #marvel #jdr #game
Here are some games I've played in August,with some associated thoughts (thread):
Ça vous dit de créer un jeu vidéo d'histoire ? Venez participer à la Game Jam des Rendez-vous de l'Histoire, du 25 au 27 septembre ! Tout se passe en ligne (Inclus : invitation au festival des RDV de l'Histoire de Blois !) ▶️ Infos et inscriptions : lascienceentreenjeu.fr/game-jam-des... #gamejam
Future? No Thanks! IS OUT NOW ON STEAM An open-world comedy adventure about workable utopias, the twilight of patriarchy, revolution, and the horrifying possibility that the younger generations might be right. 💀 Windows + Mac 💀 6+ hours of gameplay 💀 20% off at launch futurenothanks.com
I like a tiny bit of surprise things in my routine as long as it is "light"... as in, worst case it has no impact, best case it makes my day. Windows 11 used to greet me with nice outdoor landscape photos from actual photographers. Now I often get AI generated landscapes instead. It drives me mad.
European artists! The EU commission is opening a feedback on the use of AI in the cultural and creative fields. Their vision is clearly pro-use of AI, but we clearly have an opportunity to push back: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
European Commission - Have your say
European Commission - Have your say
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Je suis en recherche très active de quelqu’un qui sait dev des bots Telegram et connait très bien le système d’étoiles et Fragment, merci (rémunéré)
Learn how to write short stories at the video game concepting stage, and how to prototype video game narratives in a hands-on course with @iamleyeti.bsky.social. 🎓 Join the free (live) intro and course presentation on September 15: www.eventbrite.com/e/1992750482... #gamewriting #narrativedesign
Prototyping Video Game Narratives with Short Stories - Course Presentation
Experienced game writer and narrative designer Anthony Jauneaud will introduce you to writing short stories for video games.
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My partner got me a used copy of the original "heavy metal vegan cookbook". Recipes look genuine and cool, but compared to modern cookbook it's a bit "not practical". There is a lot of unapologetic comments and illustrations all the way. I'm not even sure where to start, but I love it already?
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I've recently read the second issue of Vallées de l'Etrange titled "Gachette Warning". It features a full French translation of @digiantiquarian.bsky.social's essay on Police Quest and its fraught real-world policing context, alongside a piece on "cop gaze" in Max Payne and an analysis of Receiver.
Looks like a cool evening event in Lyon next week for those who are around...
Ramo@antoineramo.bsky.social · last wk.Petit événement de rentrée le 11 : on sera à Lyon pour une soirée animée par @misterfox.fr en excellente compagnie avec @cinemaetpol.bsky.social et @faunecool.bsky.social On va regarder des vidéos YouTube et essayer de comprendre pourquoi ça existe, hésitez pas à vous joindre à nous
Respect the Horde is coming to Steam. Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/4550130/...
Respect The Horde on Steam
You're outnumbered. Outsmart them. Lure hordes of zombies into deadly traps, shape their path with obstacles, and grow stronger with every kill. But know when to walk away before overconfidence and gr...
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An increasing numbers of exhibitors per year since 2023 makes Gamescom a very crowded space for devs & video game industry actors to get visibility. - 2019: 1153 exhibitors for 373k visitors - 2026: 1743 exhibitors, for 368k visitors (Big thanks to @icotom.icopartners.com for sharing these data.)
Thomas BIDAUX 👁️ 🔜 DICE Europe@icotom.icopartners.com · last wk.The number of exhibitors has constantly gone up. This data point is the most telling of the changes the video games industry has gone through. It also tells a story of how much more difficult it is to stand out at the event: the same amount of people are now targeted by a larger number of companies.
I am a data fiend. I collect the events numbers year after year. Here are how the 2026 gamescom numbers compares to previous years: - visitors are up, but not passed the pre-COVID high (2018 and 2019 were higher) - trade visitors are all time high (already the case last year)
GamesIndustry.biz@gibiz.bsky.social · last wk.Gamescom 2026 attracted 368,000 visitors from 131 countries, a 6% increase over the previous year www.gamesindustry.biz/gamescom-202...
Nice to see Double Fine going on their big internal but public jam again: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dou... I'm quite curious to see what will get out of it, as they already have a lot of very diverse game projects on the table!
Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot
A Double Fine Productions Game Jam, Documentary, and Kickstarter Campaign
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someone just released a game very much inspired by a game i made a while ago, and its really sweet. it's nice seeing the design a bit more fleshed out and just be on the player side of the experience. i recommend! latrai.itch.io/as-i-remember
As I Remember by latrai
A nonlinear narrative experience about family, trust, loss, memory, and making peace with an uneasy past
latrai.itch.io
I've just watched Takopi's Original Sin and without any spoiler, I find the theme, tone and story pretty refreshing and great. The anime is in 6 episodes of ~20 min and none felt too much. It's not totally horror but it navigates in these dark waters. A really nice surprise to me.
Back home after an intense week in Cologne for Gamescom. I can't wait to be able to chill and be in bed!
AHOY Sailors! MATELOTES STEAM PAGE IS LIVE WITH A DEMO ⚓ Manage a crew of sailors ⛵ Explore Sauzic's Kingdom 🗣️ Influence political disputes 🛠️ Upgrade your team and boat 🐔 Find the Royal Hen Share if you like 💙 #indiegame
My new Patreon is finally live. 🖤 Right now, it’s the only direct way to support my work and help me keep creating art during the ongoing war in Ukraine. There’ll be exclusive content there, and even the smallest tiers genuinely make a difference in the long run. All of you are welcome there.
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