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Freelance writer //
news @rascal.news, author of Mouthwashing: Design Works, contributor @funland.itch.io //
NYVGCC award, TGA Future Class '21 //
https://linktr.ee/kheehoonchan //
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· Sep 30
LIC, @wrongorgan.bsky.social & @cr-games.bsky.social are proud to announce Mouthwashing: Design Works is available to pre-order now.
First 1,000 Deluxe Edition orders are SIGNED by members of Wrong Organ ✍️
Ends Friday, 28 Nov 2025.
www.lostincult.co.uk/mouthwashing
First 1,000 Deluxe Edition orders are SIGNED by members of Wrong Organ ✍️
Ends Friday, 28 Nov 2025.
www.lostincult.co.uk/mouthwashing
Mouthwashing: Design Works
Lost In Cult, Wrong Organ and Critical Reflex present Mouthwashing: Design Works, the official art and design book for the contemporary horror classic Mouthwashing.
Available now for pre-order, this…
youtu.be
Surprise! I'm stoked to share that I'm writing this book. It's a dream to learn more about the game's development history from @wrongorgan.bsky.social themselves!
Going to chronicle the number of days I'll spend on climbing the Manbreaker in Baby Steps
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Going to chronicle the number of days I'll spend on climbing the Manbreaker in Baby Steps
Very offended that no one told me how good Nine Sols is
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Very offended that no one told me how good Nine Sols is
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perhaps the most egregious thing that happened with the Future Class was when The Game Awards took money from Old Spice in the name of the FC & simply... pocketed it
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
November 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
perhaps the most egregious thing that happened with the Future Class was when The Game Awards took money from Old Spice in the name of the FC & simply... pocketed it
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
it wasn't used to fund Future Class initiatives, it wasn't used to help lift marginalised developers
they just profited from us
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If you're not willing to even keep up an *archived list* of the game developers you touted as future stars in the industry, let alone a notably *underprivileged* list of developers who were supposed to get resources *from your organization*, then you're not serious about that work. (3/5)
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you're not willing to even keep up an *archived list* of the game developers you touted as future stars in the industry, let alone a notably *underprivileged* list of developers who were supposed to get resources *from your organization*, then you're not serious about that work. (3/5)
Absolutely wild that this article is how we found out about this and not via official sources or on the Discord for FC members
EXCLUSIVE on @gamedeveloper.bsky.social: not only has The Game Awards not nominated a Future Class for 2025, it's told alumni it "does not have any active programming plans" for the award.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
Future Class organizer Emily Weir has informed past honorees that The Game Awards has no active plans for the program.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Absolutely wild that this article is how we found out about this and not via official sources or on the Discord for FC members
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Last year I did this interview with the intention of it being part of a longer reported piece in LARP and politics, but that fell through as things got...really intense after November.
Thanks still a fascinating exploration into what games can explore against a backdrop of history
Thanks still a fascinating exploration into what games can explore against a backdrop of history
"It's not a tomb. It's a town. And it will always be."
Czech larp group, Rolling, are based out of a former Nazi concentration camp hospital. Their performances embrace the complications and pain of that history.
Czech larp group, Rolling, are based out of a former Nazi concentration camp hospital. Their performances embrace the complications and pain of that history.
A Czech larp group wrestles with Nazi history by roleplaying in its bones
Exploring Disco Elysium and the power of art in a former concentration camp.
www.rascal.news
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Last year I did this interview with the intention of it being part of a longer reported piece in LARP and politics, but that fell through as things got...really intense after November.
Thanks still a fascinating exploration into what games can explore against a backdrop of history
Thanks still a fascinating exploration into what games can explore against a backdrop of history
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If you worked/work at Square Enix and have any further specifics on the layoffs today you're willing to share, please reach out. Email and Signal in my bio, can keep you anonymous.
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If you worked/work at Square Enix and have any further specifics on the layoffs today you're willing to share, please reach out. Email and Signal in my bio, can keep you anonymous.
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So not only is Square Enix going to try to replace 70% of its QA with AI, it's also apparently laying off at least 100 people (possibly significantly more) as it continues to consolidate its operations further and further:
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
Square Enix Announces Mass Layoffs As It Reorganizes to Consolidate Development in Japan - IGN
Square Enix has announced mass layoffs today, potentially impacting over 100 individuals, alongside a broader effort to consolidate its publishing organization and focus its development work in Japan.
www.ign.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
So not only is Square Enix going to try to replace 70% of its QA with AI, it's also apparently laying off at least 100 people (possibly significantly more) as it continues to consolidate its operations further and further:
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
www.ign.com/articles/squ...
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Couldn't get any review work for Nov, which is a pity because there are a lot of exciting indies releasing this month. I'm looking forward to these - and if you're open to commissioning any this month, please let me know!
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
Ambrosia Sky on Steam
You left. Now they’re dead. Ambrosia Sky: Act One is an immersive sim about exploring an asteroid colony devastated by a mysterious contamination. Survive and harvest strains of aggressive alien fungi...
store.steampowered.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Couldn't get any review work for Nov, which is a pity because there are a lot of exciting indies releasing this month. I'm looking forward to these - and if you're open to commissioning any this month, please let me know!
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
Was a tad held up with personal stuff over the week, but wanted to share this interview I did with @liz-shrikestudio.bsky.social for her horror TTRPG, for @rascal.news - one of the most fascinating projects I've read these days
"There’s a lot of me in this project. Even if I’m often hiding behind the voices of Charlotte and Samantha."
@liz-shrikestudio.bsky.social tells Rascal about the process of creating her pseudo-autobiographical horror RPG about finding meaning before death, but also accepting the unknowable.
@liz-shrikestudio.bsky.social tells Rascal about the process of creating her pseudo-autobiographical horror RPG about finding meaning before death, but also accepting the unknowable.
You Will Die In This Place is an autobiographical RPG told through multiple, fictional perspectives
You will be drawn to this game.
www.rascal.news
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Was a tad held up with personal stuff over the week, but wanted to share this interview I did with @liz-shrikestudio.bsky.social for her horror TTRPG, for @rascal.news - one of the most fascinating projects I've read these days
Couldn't get any review work for Nov, which is a pity because there are a lot of exciting indies releasing this month. I'm looking forward to these - and if you're open to commissioning any this month, please let me know!
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
Ambrosia Sky on Steam
You left. Now they’re dead. Ambrosia Sky: Act One is an immersive sim about exploring an asteroid colony devastated by a mysterious contamination. Survive and harvest strains of aggressive alien fungi...
store.steampowered.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Couldn't get any review work for Nov, which is a pity because there are a lot of exciting indies releasing this month. I'm looking forward to these - and if you're open to commissioning any this month, please let me know!
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
Ambrosia Sky (store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...)
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DriveThruRPG has launched a new program to sell publishers' offset books and other physical products. It's a boon to smaller creators, but also further consolidation for the one of the hobby's largest digital platforms.
DriveThruRPG is now selling offset print books in the US
A step towards consolidating digital and physical tabletop RPG sales.
www.rascal.news
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
DriveThruRPG has launched a new program to sell publishers' offset books and other physical products. It's a boon to smaller creators, but also further consolidation for the one of the hobby's largest digital platforms.
Very excited to share a feature I wrote about parrying - as a parry Hater
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Very excited to share a feature I wrote about parrying - as a parry Hater
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i've got an interview up about the development process and folkloric background for One-Eyed Likho
among other things, i learned about the Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index, which classifies folktales from around the world
among other things, i learned about the Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index, which classifies folktales from around the world
October 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
i've got an interview up about the development process and folkloric background for One-Eyed Likho
among other things, i learned about the Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index, which classifies folktales from around the world
among other things, i learned about the Aarne-Thompson-Uther Index, which classifies folktales from around the world
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📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
PSA: we're aware that Signal is down for some people. This appears to be related to a major AWS outage. Stand by.
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
A must-read by @chasecarter.bsky.social on the effect of tariffs on the TTRPG industry. There are inherent issues to the rampant use of crowdfunding in the industry, and tariffs are just making it a lot worse
Tariffs killed Magpie Games' trio of unconventional, card-based games, showing early hints of a long and cruel effect on the tabletop RPG side of the industry.
Tariffs are killing “uncommon” RPGs
Three card-based storytelling games are the latest victim of wanton economic policy
www.rascal.news
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 AM
A must-read by @chasecarter.bsky.social on the effect of tariffs on the TTRPG industry. There are inherent issues to the rampant use of crowdfunding in the industry, and tariffs are just making it a lot worse
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We wanted to understand what a Zohran Mamdani administration would mean for New York. So we talked to a Kentucky woman who once tied for 5th place in a swim race with a transgender woman and got really mad that she didn't get to hold the trophy.
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
We wanted to understand what a Zohran Mamdani administration would mean for New York. So we talked to a Kentucky woman who once tied for 5th place in a swim race with a transgender woman and got really mad that she didn't get to hold the trophy.
gene park has been palling around with fascists with more than just a minute, you guys
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 AM
gene park has been palling around with fascists with more than just a minute, you guys
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im glad the government posting halo memes is revealing that half the people reporting on it are fine with it
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
im glad the government posting halo memes is revealing that half the people reporting on it are fine with it
I really have been looking forward to this for a while! Can't wait to give it a shot
👏 DEMO LAUNCH on OCT 27 11AM (ET) 👏
“This game is now in my top three most anticipated horror games” @biggaming64.bsky.social
🎮 Play & Wishlist: https://bit.ly/notwsteam
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#indiegames #gametrailers #horrorgame #demo #weird #indiedev #gamedev #Steam #Unity #gaming #indiegamedev
“This game is now in my top three most anticipated horror games” @biggaming64.bsky.social
🎮 Play & Wishlist: https://bit.ly/notwsteam
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#indiegames #gametrailers #horrorgame #demo #weird #indiedev #gamedev #Steam #Unity #gaming #indiegamedev
October 29, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I really have been looking forward to this for a while! Can't wait to give it a shot
Always grateful to do something for Zack and Funland. For this one I looked at this weird little game called Ratshaker, which seemed promising at first as a spooky little treat, but ultimately disappoints... as a horror game
READER BEWARE: FUNLAND NO. 04 IS ALIVE!!!
Spill BLOOD with KEVIN KILSTROM ahead of @nightdivestudios.bsky.social's REFRESHED SUPPLY. Go into the BEAK OF MADNESS with @veselekov.bsky.social. Can you SURVIVE @puppetcombo.bsky.social's movie debut?
Cover by Plastiboo!
funland.itch.io/funland-zine...
Spill BLOOD with KEVIN KILSTROM ahead of @nightdivestudios.bsky.social's REFRESHED SUPPLY. Go into the BEAK OF MADNESS with @veselekov.bsky.social. Can you SURVIVE @puppetcombo.bsky.social's movie debut?
Cover by Plastiboo!
funland.itch.io/funland-zine...
October 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Always grateful to do something for Zack and Funland. For this one I looked at this weird little game called Ratshaker, which seemed promising at first as a spooky little treat, but ultimately disappoints... as a horror game
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha good job Sydney
October 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha good job Sydney
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If you'd like to learn more about ✨️COCOON: Design Works✨️ I had a gab with @sevenoutoften.co.uk about it for a bonus episode of Indieventure
🪲 NEW (EXTRA) EPISODE 🪲
Liam speaks to Rachel Watts (never heard of her) about COCOON: Design Works, her first book that focuses on the development and design of 2023's COCOON.
@rachelwatts.bsky.social
indieventurepodcast.co.uk/podcast/extr...
Liam speaks to Rachel Watts (never heard of her) about COCOON: Design Works, her first book that focuses on the development and design of 2023's COCOON.
@rachelwatts.bsky.social
indieventurepodcast.co.uk/podcast/extr...
EXTRA: Rachel wrote a book! - Indieventure
Liam talks to our very own Rachel Watts about her first book, COCOON: Design Works.
indieventurepodcast.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
If you'd like to learn more about ✨️COCOON: Design Works✨️ I had a gab with @sevenoutoften.co.uk about it for a bonus episode of Indieventure
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Nic and I still need help with this. We've lowered the goal to reflect that right now this GFM is about meeting our current survival needs and not just helping us get the rest of our stuff from the States. Thank you to everyone who has contributed/shared.
Donate to Support Our New Start and Urgent Needs, organized by Nic Frankenberry-Saas
Hello! We are a married lesbian couple (a trans woman and a nonbinary wom… Nic Frankenberry-Saas needs your support for Support Our New Start and Urgent Needs
gofund.me
October 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Nic and I still need help with this. We've lowered the goal to reflect that right now this GFM is about meeting our current survival needs and not just helping us get the rest of our stuff from the States. Thank you to everyone who has contributed/shared.