darcy w smith
@darcywsmith.bsky.social
Partially irresponsible for @folly.studio, Dogpile, Gubbins, Real Bird Fake Bird, etc etc
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Really sad to hear today that Freeplay Independent Games Festival is likely coming to the end of its adventure in 2026 after 22 incredible years. Freeplay has been pivotal to my own career and I have some complex, straight out contradictory feelings about the announcement I wanna try to articulate.
January 20, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Really sad to hear today that Freeplay Independent Games Festival is likely coming to the end of its adventure in 2026 after 22 incredible years. Freeplay has been pivotal to my own career and I have some complex, straight out contradictory feelings about the announcement I wanna try to articulate.
As one of Freeplay's 11(ish) board members, I want to add my personal 2 cents to a few things about Freeplay in these fried af times. It's important to know I'm just a meager part of the Voltron that is Freeplay, and these are my personal opinions + do not reflect the view of the org or the board
January 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM
As one of Freeplay's 11(ish) board members, I want to add my personal 2 cents to a few things about Freeplay in these fried af times. It's important to know I'm just a meager part of the Voltron that is Freeplay, and these are my personal opinions + do not reflect the view of the org or the board
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Dogpile is a wonderful game.
I think it's easy to play a little bit & say "yeah it's cool but it's not that strategic" but that's part of what makes it work. Every design choice creates this cohesively casual experience without sacrificing fun. Here's why you should play it:
I think it's easy to play a little bit & say "yeah it's cool but it's not that strategic" but that's part of what makes it work. Every design choice creates this cohesively casual experience without sacrificing fun. Here's why you should play it:
Roguelike deckbuilders are often variations of “number go up” but Dogpile deemphasizes that aspect in favor of “dog get big”. The result is worth your attention.
Dogpile is different because it wants you to win. It manages to be easy while still being interesting.
pentopixels.com/article/dogp...
Dogpile is different because it wants you to win. It manages to be easy while still being interesting.
pentopixels.com/article/dogp...
January 22, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Dogpile is a wonderful game.
I think it's easy to play a little bit & say "yeah it's cool but it's not that strategic" but that's part of what makes it work. Every design choice creates this cohesively casual experience without sacrificing fun. Here's why you should play it:
I think it's easy to play a little bit & say "yeah it's cool but it's not that strategic" but that's part of what makes it work. Every design choice creates this cohesively casual experience without sacrificing fun. Here's why you should play it:
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accidentally introduced a bug to the game where all the text got replaced with "you"
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM
accidentally introduced a bug to the game where all the text got replaced with "you"
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I am pleased to announce that I have commandeered my neighbor's home. This home will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, to ensure it is used to benefit my neighbor and me! Thank you for your attention to this matter!
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I am pleased to announce that I have commandeered my neighbor's home. This home will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, to ensure it is used to benefit my neighbor and me! Thank you for your attention to this matter!
stranger things are just kinda like normal things for a guy like me
December 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
stranger things are just kinda like normal things for a guy like me
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@folly.studio I HATE DOGPILE! I bought a Steamdeck a little while ago that I haven't been able to use ever since your game came out, as my fiancee has not stopped piling dogs.
I lost not only my deck, but the love of my life, to the dogs...
Please send help I'm alone, scared and deckless.
I lost not only my deck, but the love of my life, to the dogs...
Please send help I'm alone, scared and deckless.
December 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
@folly.studio I HATE DOGPILE! I bought a Steamdeck a little while ago that I haven't been able to use ever since your game came out, as my fiancee has not stopped piling dogs.
I lost not only my deck, but the love of my life, to the dogs...
Please send help I'm alone, scared and deckless.
I lost not only my deck, but the love of my life, to the dogs...
Please send help I'm alone, scared and deckless.
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Thanks for all the loveee! Very cool very awesome we're blown away 😭❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Thanks for all the loveee! Very cool very awesome we're blown away 😭❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
I'm going on Back Pocket tonight to talk very specifically about how I was just at the dentist and that's really fucked up (and also we released a game today)
SHOW GOES LIVE IN 7 MINUTES
www.twitch.tv/back_pocket
SHOW GOES LIVE IN 7 MINUTES
www.twitch.tv/back_pocket
Back_Pocket - Twitch
Gettin' our dogs out with @denz1000 | Back Pocket Tonight
www.twitch.tv
December 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I'm going on Back Pocket tonight to talk very specifically about how I was just at the dentist and that's really fucked up (and also we released a game today)
SHOW GOES LIVE IN 7 MINUTES
www.twitch.tv/back_pocket
SHOW GOES LIVE IN 7 MINUTES
www.twitch.tv/back_pocket
THIS INDUSTRY IS A PRISON
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
THIS INDUSTRY IS A PRISON
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Surprise dropped our new videogame @dayofthedevs.org pinch me but first go play it! store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Surprise dropped our new videogame @dayofthedevs.org pinch me but first go play it! store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...
ITS LIVE!!!
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ITS LIVE!!!
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TODAY! 10AM! (That's soon!) Watch Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition LIVE! So many great games! So many great developers! Also maybe a special 🎅🏻 appearance! Follow this link and prepare to be inspired!
youtu.be/4nCX95t5cWY?...
youtu.be/4nCX95t5cWY?...
Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition
YouTube video by thegameawards
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
TODAY! 10AM! (That's soon!) Watch Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition LIVE! So many great games! So many great developers! Also maybe a special 🎅🏻 appearance! Follow this link and prepare to be inspired!
youtu.be/4nCX95t5cWY?...
youtu.be/4nCX95t5cWY?...
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Wanna co-stream Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase? Of course you do! It's gonna rule!
Apply to be a VERY OFFICIAL co-streamer here: bit.ly/DOTD-TGA-Co-...
Apply to be a VERY OFFICIAL co-streamer here: bit.ly/DOTD-TGA-Co-...
Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase Co-Stream Application
Thanks for your interest in co-streaming the Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase
Show Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10
Show Time: 10AM PT / 1PM ET
If you're interested in becoming an official c...
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Wanna co-stream Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase? Of course you do! It's gonna rule!
Apply to be a VERY OFFICIAL co-streamer here: bit.ly/DOTD-TGA-Co-...
Apply to be a VERY OFFICIAL co-streamer here: bit.ly/DOTD-TGA-Co-...
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What a trailer
December 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
What a trailer
December 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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DOGPILE | Release Year Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Studio Folly
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Back on my Pokemon go type shit add my dumb ass
December 4, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Back on my Pokemon go type shit add my dumb ass
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We’re so freaking back. Videogames. Board games. Role playing games. I wanna show case you at ALT: GAMES 2026! Submit in the cheeky link.
Successful applications will be paid an honorarium.
If you love me, please read the webpage. All the info is there.
Link:
powerhouse.com.au/alt-games-ca...
Successful applications will be paid an honorarium.
If you love me, please read the webpage. All the info is there.
Link:
powerhouse.com.au/alt-games-ca...
December 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
We’re so freaking back. Videogames. Board games. Role playing games. I wanna show case you at ALT: GAMES 2026! Submit in the cheeky link.
Successful applications will be paid an honorarium.
If you love me, please read the webpage. All the info is there.
Link:
powerhouse.com.au/alt-games-ca...
Successful applications will be paid an honorarium.
If you love me, please read the webpage. All the info is there.
Link:
powerhouse.com.au/alt-games-ca...
MTG is fun until you pay real money to get into a draft and get manascrewed 3 games in a row
November 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
MTG is fun until you pay real money to get into a draft and get manascrewed 3 games in a row
step-socket help, I’m stuck in the door
Terumaru, a bright young lightbulb and the mascot of the Tokyu Denki electric company, trapped in a door yesterday:
November 24, 2025 at 1:51 AM
step-socket help, I’m stuck in the door
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I'm not so sure
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I'm not so sure
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give every transgender person a mech suit
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
give every transgender person a mech suit
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Um...Focus Friend is Google's...App...of the Year.
OF THE YEAR?!
Not like, in a category. But APP OF THE YEAR.
BRIA, LOOK WHAT YOU MADE!!! @bobabria.bsky.social
blog.google/products/goo...
OF THE YEAR?!
Not like, in a category. But APP OF THE YEAR.
BRIA, LOOK WHAT YOU MADE!!! @bobabria.bsky.social
blog.google/products/goo...
Google Play’s best apps, books and games of 2025
We’re announcing Google Play’s Best of 2025 awards, celebrating the best apps, games and books of the year.
blog.google
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Um...Focus Friend is Google's...App...of the Year.
OF THE YEAR?!
Not like, in a category. But APP OF THE YEAR.
BRIA, LOOK WHAT YOU MADE!!! @bobabria.bsky.social
blog.google/products/goo...
OF THE YEAR?!
Not like, in a category. But APP OF THE YEAR.
BRIA, LOOK WHAT YOU MADE!!! @bobabria.bsky.social
blog.google/products/goo...
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