Calliope Ryder ☠️
@callioperyder.bsky.social
Made that hobbit game.
Game Dev | Producer | Artist | PR
🏳️🌈Bi | ND | Metal🤘 | Cats 🐈
On a couple of neat lists (hi ma!)
Prev: Lead Producer on Tales of the Shire @ Wētā Workshop, Gamerunner @Starcolt, Prod Lead @GYLD + more!
Game Dev | Producer | Artist | PR
🏳️🌈Bi | ND | Metal🤘 | Cats 🐈
On a couple of neat lists (hi ma!)
Prev: Lead Producer on Tales of the Shire @ Wētā Workshop, Gamerunner @Starcolt, Prod Lead @GYLD + more!
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Tales of the Shire is being delayed until July 29th, 2025, multiple sources have confirmed with me. An official announcement is expected tomorrow, Friday, Feb 21 at 7am NZDT
will i ever see the baby 😩
just a reminder i don’t work here anymore (redundancies last year included yours truly) so pls stop asking me to make it faster 🙈
just a reminder i don’t work here anymore (redundancies last year included yours truly) so pls stop asking me to make it faster 🙈
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Re: Epstein’s emails
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Re: Epstein’s emails
i gave my lil sister free rein over organising my linen cupboards and pantry, and my card to go buy any storage solutions
she’s THRILLED. Like christmas came early. I should have done this years ago, nothing makes students more excited than using real money at kmart and bunnings 😭
she’s THRILLED. Like christmas came early. I should have done this years ago, nothing makes students more excited than using real money at kmart and bunnings 😭
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
i gave my lil sister free rein over organising my linen cupboards and pantry, and my card to go buy any storage solutions
she’s THRILLED. Like christmas came early. I should have done this years ago, nothing makes students more excited than using real money at kmart and bunnings 😭
she’s THRILLED. Like christmas came early. I should have done this years ago, nothing makes students more excited than using real money at kmart and bunnings 😭
hey dw dante said there was different levels of hell too, if you’re trying to gauge where you’re going
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
hey dw dante said there was different levels of hell too, if you’re trying to gauge where you’re going
not to harp on about old drama, but this is dubious ethical behaviour is a pattern. keighley also had evidence from JS’s victims who spoke out when she was nom’d for future class.
nothing happened, until public outrage forced their hands.
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
nothing happened, until public outrage forced their hands.
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
‘We were effectively props’: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’
Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
not to harp on about old drama, but this is dubious ethical behaviour is a pattern. keighley also had evidence from JS’s victims who spoke out when she was nom’d for future class.
nothing happened, until public outrage forced their hands.
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
nothing happened, until public outrage forced their hands.
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
"We are cursed with a system of economic feudalism that has overawed, browbeaten or controlled by insidious methods... the forces of democracy... it has concentrated the wealth of this Nation into the hands of a few families."
- Rep John Rankin in 1935
pudding.cool/2025/11/demo...
- Rep John Rankin in 1935
pudding.cool/2025/11/demo...
In pursuit of democracy
Analyzing every mention of 'democracy' in the Congressional Record
pudding.cool
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"We are cursed with a system of economic feudalism that has overawed, browbeaten or controlled by insidious methods... the forces of democracy... it has concentrated the wealth of this Nation into the hands of a few families."
- Rep John Rankin in 1935
pudding.cool/2025/11/demo...
- Rep John Rankin in 1935
pudding.cool/2025/11/demo...
i’m so, so relieved that this is even possible 😭😭😭
(more votes than all the others combined!!! people just wanna be able to afford to put food on the table and as long as someone competently and consistently explains how they’ll do it, they’ll vote for them.)
(more votes than all the others combined!!! people just wanna be able to afford to put food on the table and as long as someone competently and consistently explains how they’ll do it, they’ll vote for them.)
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
i’m so, so relieved that this is even possible 😭😭😭
(more votes than all the others combined!!! people just wanna be able to afford to put food on the table and as long as someone competently and consistently explains how they’ll do it, they’ll vote for them.)
(more votes than all the others combined!!! people just wanna be able to afford to put food on the table and as long as someone competently and consistently explains how they’ll do it, they’ll vote for them.)
producers when the game director comes in with a million new changes after finishing the latest hit title last night
November 1, 2025 at 1:44 AM
producers when the game director comes in with a million new changes after finishing the latest hit title last night
the amount of (enjoyably) unhinged posts on reddit describing manic nz travel itineraries has increased a lot since chatgpt
i’m seeing honeymoon posts out here that have 2 weeks straight of basically driving 8 hours a day in beautiful aotearoa 😅 during nov-jan summer holiday rush, no less
i’m seeing honeymoon posts out here that have 2 weeks straight of basically driving 8 hours a day in beautiful aotearoa 😅 during nov-jan summer holiday rush, no less
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 AM
the amount of (enjoyably) unhinged posts on reddit describing manic nz travel itineraries has increased a lot since chatgpt
i’m seeing honeymoon posts out here that have 2 weeks straight of basically driving 8 hours a day in beautiful aotearoa 😅 during nov-jan summer holiday rush, no less
i’m seeing honeymoon posts out here that have 2 weeks straight of basically driving 8 hours a day in beautiful aotearoa 😅 during nov-jan summer holiday rush, no less
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Well this is very nice. Thank you @alexfalcone.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Well this is very nice. Thank you @alexfalcone.bsky.social
devs / games industry folk who do market research
when you're looking up competitor/inspiration/reference titles, what info are you trying to find -- and why?
when you're looking up competitor/inspiration/reference titles, what info are you trying to find -- and why?
October 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
devs / games industry folk who do market research
when you're looking up competitor/inspiration/reference titles, what info are you trying to find -- and why?
when you're looking up competitor/inspiration/reference titles, what info are you trying to find -- and why?
as someone who sees a bunch of pitch decks (and pays attention to next fest) i’m genuinely terrified by the amount of gen AI in games already.
I thought we’d have more time.
anyway, regulate regulate regulate 👩⚖️
I thought we’d have more time.
anyway, regulate regulate regulate 👩⚖️
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 AM
as someone who sees a bunch of pitch decks (and pays attention to next fest) i’m genuinely terrified by the amount of gen AI in games already.
I thought we’d have more time.
anyway, regulate regulate regulate 👩⚖️
I thought we’d have more time.
anyway, regulate regulate regulate 👩⚖️
so many people on here act so aggro for no reason (always assuming the worst intention first, etc)
can we not?? we don’t have to repeat the bad bits of twitter
can we not?? we don’t have to repeat the bad bits of twitter
Hey quick tip: you’ll have more success communicating with strangers on here if you’re not a weirdly aggressive and offputting little freak that no one likes
October 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
so many people on here act so aggro for no reason (always assuming the worst intention first, etc)
can we not?? we don’t have to repeat the bad bits of twitter
can we not?? we don’t have to repeat the bad bits of twitter
Just bought my copy -- so stoked to see this baby in the world!!!
big congrats to @davidgaider.bsky.social @liamesler.bsky.social @elieyoung.bsky.social @merryh.bsky.social @theboyofcheese.bsky.social for getting this sick looking game over the line, I'm so excited to play tonight!
big congrats to @davidgaider.bsky.social @liamesler.bsky.social @elieyoung.bsky.social @merryh.bsky.social @theboyofcheese.bsky.social for getting this sick looking game over the line, I'm so excited to play tonight!
🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
Malys is OUT NOW on Steam!Play the game via bit.ly/playmalysExorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider ...
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Just bought my copy -- so stoked to see this baby in the world!!!
big congrats to @davidgaider.bsky.social @liamesler.bsky.social @elieyoung.bsky.social @merryh.bsky.social @theboyofcheese.bsky.social for getting this sick looking game over the line, I'm so excited to play tonight!
big congrats to @davidgaider.bsky.social @liamesler.bsky.social @elieyoung.bsky.social @merryh.bsky.social @theboyofcheese.bsky.social for getting this sick looking game over the line, I'm so excited to play tonight!
“racist ai bias extremely dangerous, says creator of MechaHitler”
are any of these people fuckin serious 😂
are any of these people fuckin serious 😂
October 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
“racist ai bias extremely dangerous, says creator of MechaHitler”
are any of these people fuckin serious 😂
are any of these people fuckin serious 😂
sxsw sydney was delightful and truly filled the cup. i’ll post about my panel and talk soon but more importantly, some friendo highlights:
ex wives of divorced dads (these sheilas went down the road for a pack of durries and never returned) @ellalowgren.bsky.social ♥️
ex wives of divorced dads (these sheilas went down the road for a pack of durries and never returned) @ellalowgren.bsky.social ♥️
October 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
sxsw sydney was delightful and truly filled the cup. i’ll post about my panel and talk soon but more importantly, some friendo highlights:
ex wives of divorced dads (these sheilas went down the road for a pack of durries and never returned) @ellalowgren.bsky.social ♥️
ex wives of divorced dads (these sheilas went down the road for a pack of durries and never returned) @ellalowgren.bsky.social ♥️
cool and normal technofeudalism
Microsoft has laid off more than 15k people this year
October 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
cool and normal technofeudalism
ok, as someone who largely can’t deal with superheroes
this season of peacemaker absolutely slaps and i want that third season immediately
this season of peacemaker absolutely slaps and i want that third season immediately
October 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
ok, as someone who largely can’t deal with superheroes
this season of peacemaker absolutely slaps and i want that third season immediately
this season of peacemaker absolutely slaps and i want that third season immediately
Reposted by Calliope Ryder ☠️
Microsoft has laid off more than 15k people this year
October 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Microsoft has laid off more than 15k people this year
i’d simply die for my tiny scraggly girl
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
i’d simply die for my tiny scraggly girl
try to use google or pinterest and you’ll see that AI is the final boss of enshittification. Kurzegesagt dropped a great explainer vid the other day:
youtu.be/_zfN9wnPvU0?...
youtu.be/_zfN9wnPvU0?...
October 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
try to use google or pinterest and you’ll see that AI is the final boss of enshittification. Kurzegesagt dropped a great explainer vid the other day:
youtu.be/_zfN9wnPvU0?...
youtu.be/_zfN9wnPvU0?...
- this is basically the experience Tales of the Shire is trying to give
- fuming that we don’t have this in aotearoa (if we do and i’m unaware pls educate me)
- can someone who isn’t me organise one here please, matamata is a delightful summer camp spot 👀
- fuming that we don’t have this in aotearoa (if we do and i’m unaware pls educate me)
- can someone who isn’t me organise one here please, matamata is a delightful summer camp spot 👀
I camped as a hobbit for 3 days! ⛺️ Come journey with me to the Brandywine Festival in my latest video 🌾🌻 The Brandywine Festival!
youtu.be/4YoML56sE2o
#thebrandywinefestival #hobbitlarp #hobbitlife #hobbitcore
youtu.be/4YoML56sE2o
#thebrandywinefestival #hobbitlarp #hobbitlife #hobbitcore
October 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
- this is basically the experience Tales of the Shire is trying to give
- fuming that we don’t have this in aotearoa (if we do and i’m unaware pls educate me)
- can someone who isn’t me organise one here please, matamata is a delightful summer camp spot 👀
- fuming that we don’t have this in aotearoa (if we do and i’m unaware pls educate me)
- can someone who isn’t me organise one here please, matamata is a delightful summer camp spot 👀
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BRRRR ITS COLD IN HERE THERE MUST BE - AN IMPENDING RELEASE OF A DEMONIC ROGUELITE - IN THE ATMOSPHERE 🔥
I SAID -
Light your candles for warmth AND to banish your foes in Malys on October 24!
https://bit.ly/playmalys
I SAID -
Light your candles for warmth AND to banish your foes in Malys on October 24!
https://bit.ly/playmalys
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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genuinely thrilled flares are back, i missed them (and their sister, Boots With Da Fur)
October 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
genuinely thrilled flares are back, i missed them (and their sister, Boots With Da Fur)
i love the new trend of the fade to black in short form content cuts, feels old school meme and i 😘🤌
but it does also have the side effect of making me feel like i’m passing out
but it does also have the side effect of making me feel like i’m passing out
October 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
i love the new trend of the fade to black in short form content cuts, feels old school meme and i 😘🤌
but it does also have the side effect of making me feel like i’m passing out
but it does also have the side effect of making me feel like i’m passing out
Reposted by Calliope Ryder ☠️
