Christophe De bont
@cdebont.bsky.social
Kindness above all else ~ building the future of sustainable Belgian #gamedev @vlaamsavfonds.bsky.social ~ raising videogame literacy everywhere else ~ EN/NL ~ he/him
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Between today’s arrival of @youriloedts.bsky.social and @naominelan.bsky.social joining a few weeks back, this space now features 100% of VAF/Gamefonds.
Grateful to work with these wonderful people every day!
Grateful to work with these wonderful people every day!
Really enjoyed the (very generous!) Dosa Divas demo!
It takes Thirsty Suitors’ colourful rebels, goofy yet emotional family tale, and turn-based RPG combat spiced up with meaningful dialogue, and adds a tasty cooking mechanic that enriches both story and gameplay.
Can’t wait for the full game!
It takes Thirsty Suitors’ colourful rebels, goofy yet emotional family tale, and turn-based RPG combat spiced up with meaningful dialogue, and adds a tasty cooking mechanic that enriches both story and gameplay.
Can’t wait for the full game!
February 10, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Really enjoyed the (very generous!) Dosa Divas demo!
It takes Thirsty Suitors’ colourful rebels, goofy yet emotional family tale, and turn-based RPG combat spiced up with meaningful dialogue, and adds a tasty cooking mechanic that enriches both story and gameplay.
Can’t wait for the full game!
It takes Thirsty Suitors’ colourful rebels, goofy yet emotional family tale, and turn-based RPG combat spiced up with meaningful dialogue, and adds a tasty cooking mechanic that enriches both story and gameplay.
Can’t wait for the full game!
But sure: let’s keep parroting that “perfection is the enemy of good”, without understanding that not shooting for perfection usually lands you somewhere less than good.
When AI was added to a tool for sinus surgery: “Cerebrospinal fluid leaked from one patient’s nose. In another… a surgeon mistakenly punctured the base of a patient’s skull. In two other cases, patients suffered strokes after a major artery was accidentally injured”
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
Medical device makers have been rushing to add AI to their products. While proponents say the new technology will revolutionize medicine, regulators are receiving a rising number of claims of patient ...
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:27 AM
But sure: let’s keep parroting that “perfection is the enemy of good”, without understanding that not shooting for perfection usually lands you somewhere less than good.
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It could be really bad for Discord if Californians contact the office of the Attorney General to report the potential violations of CCPA and CALOPPA citing the recent breach from a few months back where 1.5tb of user data and millions of IDs were leaked, but who can say for sure?
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
buff.ly
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
It could be really bad for Discord if Californians contact the office of the Attorney General to report the potential violations of CCPA and CALOPPA citing the recent breach from a few months back where 1.5tb of user data and millions of IDs were leaked, but who can say for sure?
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For reference, his name comes up more often in the Epstein Files than Harry Potter's name does in the Harry Potter novels.
February 8, 2026 at 7:51 PM
For reference, his name comes up more often in the Epstein Files than Harry Potter's name does in the Harry Potter novels.
Lieve mensen, mijn neefje (7) is intens verdrietig, zijn mooi geordende pokemonkaarten zijn gestolen op school (het was ruildag), mapje achterlaten in de boekentas. Hij heeft veel gehuild, maar toch zal hij ze zeker niet “terugstelen” zegt hij. Wie helpt zijn verzameling wat sneller terug? #help ❤️
a cartoon cat with a red star on its head is playing with someone 's leg
ALT: a cartoon cat with a red star on its head is playing with someone 's leg
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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INDIGO 2026: Call for Speakers is NOW open 🎤
INDIGO is looking for speakers for its 2026 edition. We welcome seasoned speakers and new voices.
For info and to submit: indigoshowcase.nl/talks/
#INDIGO2026 #GameDev #indiedev #gamebiz #GameIndustry #indiedev #Conference #Rotterdam
INDIGO is looking for speakers for its 2026 edition. We welcome seasoned speakers and new voices.
For info and to submit: indigoshowcase.nl/talks/
#INDIGO2026 #GameDev #indiedev #gamebiz #GameIndustry #indiedev #Conference #Rotterdam
February 3, 2026 at 7:37 AM
INDIGO 2026: Call for Speakers is NOW open 🎤
INDIGO is looking for speakers for its 2026 edition. We welcome seasoned speakers and new voices.
For info and to submit: indigoshowcase.nl/talks/
#INDIGO2026 #GameDev #indiedev #gamebiz #GameIndustry #indiedev #Conference #Rotterdam
INDIGO is looking for speakers for its 2026 edition. We welcome seasoned speakers and new voices.
For info and to submit: indigoshowcase.nl/talks/
#INDIGO2026 #GameDev #indiedev #gamebiz #GameIndustry #indiedev #Conference #Rotterdam
Just sent a message I should've probably sent over 10 years ago and it's hard to believe what a weight suddenly drops from your shoulders.
You learn as you age: being straight with people is what will get you furthest. Or at least help you to live with yourself.
You learn as you age: being straight with people is what will get you furthest. Or at least help you to live with yourself.
February 2, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Just sent a message I should've probably sent over 10 years ago and it's hard to believe what a weight suddenly drops from your shoulders.
You learn as you age: being straight with people is what will get you furthest. Or at least help you to live with yourself.
You learn as you age: being straight with people is what will get you furthest. Or at least help you to live with yourself.
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The Epstein emails should really end the debate over whether society should have billionaires. "Do you want there to be a class of people so powerful they can fuck your kids and no one will even try to do anything" seems like an easy sell if everyone in politics wasn't trying to get on their payroll
January 30, 2026 at 11:21 PM
The Epstein emails should really end the debate over whether society should have billionaires. "Do you want there to be a class of people so powerful they can fuck your kids and no one will even try to do anything" seems like an easy sell if everyone in politics wasn't trying to get on their payroll
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tldr one thing you can do easily to help indies is tick the helpful button under some reviews you agree with. The system requires this - but why would anyone do it?! I have no idea
January 31, 2026 at 11:35 AM
tldr one thing you can do easily to help indies is tick the helpful button under some reviews you agree with. The system requires this - but why would anyone do it?! I have no idea
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52% of game developers believe generative AI is having a negative impact on the industry, according to GDC's 2026 State of the Game Industry Report.
The figure is a 30% increase from last year's report.
The figure is a 30% increase from last year's report.
52% of Game Developers Say Generative AI Is Having Negative Impact On Industry
GDC's 2026 State of the Game Industry survey also saw 82% of US developers support unionisation, and one in four respondents laid off in the last two years.
thisweekinvideogames.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 AM
52% of game developers believe generative AI is having a negative impact on the industry, according to GDC's 2026 State of the Game Industry Report.
The figure is a 30% increase from last year's report.
The figure is a 30% increase from last year's report.
New FREE narrative showcase alert!
@sixtyfourdev.bsky.social @studiotolima.bsky.social
@adampype.bsky.social
@sixtyfourdev.bsky.social @studiotolima.bsky.social
@adampype.bsky.social
We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase!
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝
More details soon!
🚶storyrich.games
January 29, 2026 at 5:56 AM
New FREE narrative showcase alert!
@sixtyfourdev.bsky.social @studiotolima.bsky.social
@adampype.bsky.social
@sixtyfourdev.bsky.social @studiotolima.bsky.social
@adampype.bsky.social
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Are you a dev making a "Fake OS", Interface based game a la Her Story, The Operator, Desktop Explorer... or Imprinted? : D
We are organizing a dedicated steam sale and would love to include your game as well!!
forms.gle/5G4uSLroqq7r...
We are organizing a dedicated steam sale and would love to include your game as well!!
forms.gle/5G4uSLroqq7r...
Steam Event: Fake OS Games / Interface Sims
Please fill in you details to apply for our 7-day Steam event from April 27 to May 4, 2026.
Signup Deadline: February 7th, Midnight UTC
forms.gle
January 27, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Are you a dev making a "Fake OS", Interface based game a la Her Story, The Operator, Desktop Explorer... or Imprinted? : D
We are organizing a dedicated steam sale and would love to include your game as well!!
forms.gle/5G4uSLroqq7r...
We are organizing a dedicated steam sale and would love to include your game as well!!
forms.gle/5G4uSLroqq7r...
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Vergeet op 11 Februari om 21:00 zeker niet te kijken op twitch.tv/bitkroeg voor nog meer entries + live te weten te komen welke games als winnaar uit de bus kwamen!
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Vergeet op 11 Februari om 21:00 zeker niet te kijken op twitch.tv/bitkroeg voor nog meer entries + live te weten te komen welke games als winnaar uit de bus kwamen!
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** TR-49 : launches today **
- out right now on iOS
- launches on Steam at 5pm UK time / 9am PST
We ingested the EDGE review into the machine, and this is what it did.
- out right now on iOS
- launches on Steam at 5pm UK time / 9am PST
We ingested the EDGE review into the machine, and this is what it did.
TR49 - EDGE Review, ingested
YouTube video by inkleStudios
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 8:56 AM
** TR-49 : launches today **
- out right now on iOS
- launches on Steam at 5pm UK time / 9am PST
We ingested the EDGE review into the machine, and this is what it did.
- out right now on iOS
- launches on Steam at 5pm UK time / 9am PST
We ingested the EDGE review into the machine, and this is what it did.
Please heed my warning call and BUY MY PRODUCT, lest *checks notes* I become an ordinary multimillionaire again.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Please heed my warning call and BUY MY PRODUCT, lest *checks notes* I become an ordinary multimillionaire again.
Heeft geen AI nodig om te hallucineren
Oud-rector Rik Torfs gebruikt onbestaande citaten in nieuwste boek, maar ontkent gebruik van AI vrtnws.be/p.LNGQp7xVp?t=176... @vrtnws.be
Oud-rector Rik Torfs gebruikt onbestaande citaten in nieuwste boek, maar ontkent gebruik van AI
vrtnws.be
January 21, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Heeft geen AI nodig om te hallucineren
Moest opeens - geheel zonder directe aanleiding - aan dit artikel denken.
www.hln.be/binnenland/i...
www.hln.be/binnenland/i...
Is het nieuwe logo van Hasselt - kostprijs: 115.000 euro - plagiaat?
De stad Hasselt lanceerde gisteren een nieuw logo en een nieuwe slogan. Na de bekendmaking van het nieuwe logo is er op sociale media echter commotie ontstaan. Het nieuwe logo van Hasselt lijkt nameli...
www.hln.be
January 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Moest opeens - geheel zonder directe aanleiding - aan dit artikel denken.
www.hln.be/binnenland/i...
www.hln.be/binnenland/i...
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Reminder that blocklists like this one will do the work of disappearing all the white house accounts for you bsky.app/profile/did:...
✅ @icegov.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
January 17, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Reminder that blocklists like this one will do the work of disappearing all the white house accounts for you bsky.app/profile/did:...
This was *bundled* with the new Quest 3 and 3S models.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
Meta has confirmed that it has made layoffs at Batman: Arkham Shadow developer Camoflaj.
One former Meta employee told Aftermath that the studio heads were also laid off, in-development projects had been shut down, and that Camoflaj is now working on "the new user experience for upcoming hardware."
One former Meta employee told Aftermath that the studio heads were also laid off, in-development projects had been shut down, and that Camoflaj is now working on "the new user experience for upcoming hardware."
Batman: Arkham Shadow Developer Hit By Meta Layoffs
Camouflaj was notably founded by Ryan Paton, who served as a producer on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
thisweekinvideogames.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This was *bundled* with the new Quest 3 and 3S models.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
This is like Nintendo firing Aonuma and Sakamoto while having the rest of EPD work on the UX of the Nintendo eShop.
Slightly diminish a game
Medium Payne
Medium Payne
Slightly diminish a game
Victorian Solitaire
Victorian Solitaire
Slightly diminish a game.
Chatty Hill
Chatty Hill
January 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Slightly diminish a game
Medium Payne
Medium Payne
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Plum Road Tea Dream is a Finalist for the IGF Nuovo Award 🥰
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
January 10, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Plum Road Tea Dream is a Finalist for the IGF Nuovo Award 🥰
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
Honored to stand among such an inspiring line-up. Huge love and gratitude to our incredible team and everyone who contributed!
Binnenkort deelt de gezelligste game community van het land hun jaarlijkse awards uit, en dat gaat gepaard met een leuke quiz en een heleboel mooie gameprijzen.
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
Voordat het stemmen van start gaat, moeten er harde keuzes gemaakt worden. We kiezen welke categoriën we dit jaar aan bod laten en welke games daar een plekje in verdienen.
Beluister de opname hier:
bitkroeg.be/173-discussi...
Beluister de opname hier:
bitkroeg.be/173-discussi...
January 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Binnenkort deelt de gezelligste game community van het land hun jaarlijkse awards uit, en dat gaat gepaard met een leuke quiz en een heleboel mooie gameprijzen.
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
Schuif je mee aan de toog?
If you’d ask me what I’d like to see more of in 2026: INDIES FUNDING MORE INDIES!
You just LOVE to see it!
You just LOVE to see it!
💵 MONEY for GAME? In 2026??? 💵
There have been more and more successful-game-devs-turned-game-funders popping up, so here's a lil' thread of some of the more recent ones I've seen.
Hopefully this helps you get some $$$! 🔽
There have been more and more successful-game-devs-turned-game-funders popping up, so here's a lil' thread of some of the more recent ones I've seen.
Hopefully this helps you get some $$$! 🔽
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
If you’d ask me what I’d like to see more of in 2026: INDIES FUNDING MORE INDIES!
You just LOVE to see it!
You just LOVE to see it!
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.