Emma Bell
@emmabellish.bsky.social
Occasional cosplayer | Video Games | Mental Health | Plants | Game Producer & Executive Committee at @ko-op.com | she/her | 🏳️🌈 Queer | My cat's name is Garrus
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We’re seeing reports that our game Young Suns may be woke. Investigating asap!
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We’re seeing reports that our game Young Suns may be woke. Investigating asap!
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We were freaking out about the forehead bug before launch but Tom made a very good point. And we wouldn't have had this excellent bug report sketch without it 👄
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We were freaking out about the forehead bug before launch but Tom made a very good point. And we wouldn't have had this excellent bug report sketch without it 👄
This part of the Young Suns trailer was so cute and such a surprise to me when I first watched it!
It sounds silly, but at the end of every standup we all yell "Now's your time to shine!" before we leave the call, and the fact that this little moment made it into the trailer fills me with such joy!
It sounds silly, but at the end of every standup we all yell "Now's your time to shine!" before we leave the call, and the fact that this little moment made it into the trailer fills me with such joy!
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This part of the Young Suns trailer was so cute and such a surprise to me when I first watched it!
It sounds silly, but at the end of every standup we all yell "Now's your time to shine!" before we leave the call, and the fact that this little moment made it into the trailer fills me with such joy!
It sounds silly, but at the end of every standup we all yell "Now's your time to shine!" before we leave the call, and the fact that this little moment made it into the trailer fills me with such joy!
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Had a bit of whiplash today with the new @ko-op.com game announcement - but in the best possible way. Looking forward to playing Young Suns as soon as it's available on other platforms!
KO_OP setting a new standard
Putting money where mouth is in an industry that often doesn't
blog.curiousquail.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Had a bit of whiplash today with the new @ko-op.com game announcement - but in the best possible way. Looking forward to playing Young Suns as soon as it's available on other platforms!
Oh hey, if you're playing Young Suns (you can try it for free with a 2hr trial), show me your #Youngsona! I wanna see them 👀👀👀
November 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Oh hey, if you're playing Young Suns (you can try it for free with a 2hr trial), show me your #Youngsona! I wanna see them 👀👀👀
Very very very good day. Everyone is being so nice about Young Suns.
My adrenaline rush from this morning has crashed so I will be cozying up and relaxing tonight, but thank you all for the excitement and support. It truly means the world to me (and all of us at KO_OP)! ✨️
My adrenaline rush from this morning has crashed so I will be cozying up and relaxing tonight, but thank you all for the excitement and support. It truly means the world to me (and all of us at KO_OP)! ✨️
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Very very very good day. Everyone is being so nice about Young Suns.
My adrenaline rush from this morning has crashed so I will be cozying up and relaxing tonight, but thank you all for the excitement and support. It truly means the world to me (and all of us at KO_OP)! ✨️
My adrenaline rush from this morning has crashed so I will be cozying up and relaxing tonight, but thank you all for the excitement and support. It truly means the world to me (and all of us at KO_OP)! ✨️
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also we're self published and marketing Young Suns completely ourselves (for now) so all your shares mean the world to us <3
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
also we're self published and marketing Young Suns completely ourselves (for now) so all your shares mean the world to us <3
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Cat's out of the bag! While I didn't work directly on the build launching today, I've been collaborating w/ KO_OP's marketing team on playable microfiction set in the world of Young Suns! You'll also, I'm sure, see world building I've contributed make its way into future future stories in YS proper.
We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Cat's out of the bag! While I didn't work directly on the build launching today, I've been collaborating w/ KO_OP's marketing team on playable microfiction set in the world of Young Suns! You'll also, I'm sure, see world building I've contributed make its way into future future stories in YS proper.
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Me: All I want is a sci fi game that isn't just capitalism & colonialism in space.
KO_OP:
KO_OP:
We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Me: All I want is a sci fi game that isn't just capitalism & colonialism in space.
KO_OP:
KO_OP:
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I also really want to thank @wholesomegames.com for supporting us and for letting us announce by making a donation to Doctors Without Borders Gaza bsky.app/profile/whol...
To help celebrate this announcement, the game's developer has donated 10k CAD to Médecins Sans Frontières on behalf of Wholesome Games and in support of critical relief efforts in Gaza. Thanks, @ko-op.com!
How MSF is responding to the war in Gaza
An unprecedented humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza, with attacks on civilians, attacks on health care, and a brutal siege.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I also really want to thank @wholesomegames.com for supporting us and for letting us announce by making a donation to Doctors Without Borders Gaza bsky.app/profile/whol...
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Young Suns takes place after a revolution and is a post capitalist look at what rebuilding can be like. And of course it’s gay as hell 😌
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Young Suns takes place after a revolution and is a post capitalist look at what rebuilding can be like. And of course it’s gay as hell 😌
See what we've been cooking! I'm so proud of our team!
We're excited to announce YOUNG SUNS: a new narrative-rich co-op life sim set on Jupiter. Experience life in an optimistic future full of colorful characters. Play solo or with up to 3 friends. Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations. Craft and decorate. Help society heal.
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg?...
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
See what we've been cooking! I'm so proud of our team!
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Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for an exciting announcement of our upcoming game! youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Big work announcement tomorrow.
But tonight, I get to rest. 🥲🙏
But tonight, I get to rest. 🥲🙏
a cartoon cat is laying on a bed with a colorful blanket .
Alt: Cartoon cat snuggling up into bed
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Big work announcement tomorrow.
But tonight, I get to rest. 🥲🙏
But tonight, I get to rest. 🥲🙏
👀
Join us tomorrow at 12 PM EST for an exciting announcement of our upcoming game! youtu.be/rVEWbp1FiKg
KO_OP Game Reveal & Presentation
YouTube video by KO_OP
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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You will not go wrong hiring Ryan; great work ethic, super talented, and funny to boot!
One week left on my contract. Who want to hire me? 👉👈
In the interest of self-preservation I need to start reiterating: my current contract with KO_OP ends late Nov, and I'm looking for my next gig! I'm a game/narrative designer, writer, & generalist with lots of implementation experience in Unity, some in Unreal, knowledge of C#, Python, and more.
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
You will not go wrong hiring Ryan; great work ethic, super talented, and funny to boot!
I responded to a job posting a friend retweeted, and for the first time in my life I fell in love with my job.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I responded to a job posting a friend retweeted, and for the first time in my life I fell in love with my job.
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GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Exotic Animal Photo Reference Repository
www.animal-photo-references.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The Greenhearth Necromancer demo is now available! ✨🌱💀
Start your magical journey and:
🌱 Grow & care for a balcony of plants!
✨ Try out some spells, potions, and rituals!
👋 Meet + greet some of your fellow neighbours!
+ sandbox play, achievements, & more!*
➡ store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
Start your magical journey and:
🌱 Grow & care for a balcony of plants!
✨ Try out some spells, potions, and rituals!
👋 Meet + greet some of your fellow neighbours!
+ sandbox play, achievements, & more!*
➡ store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Greenhearth Necromancer demo is now available! ✨🌱💀
Start your magical journey and:
🌱 Grow & care for a balcony of plants!
✨ Try out some spells, potions, and rituals!
👋 Meet + greet some of your fellow neighbours!
+ sandbox play, achievements, & more!*
➡ store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
Start your magical journey and:
🌱 Grow & care for a balcony of plants!
✨ Try out some spells, potions, and rituals!
👋 Meet + greet some of your fellow neighbours!
+ sandbox play, achievements, & more!*
➡ store.steampowered.com/app/2127570/...
My least favourite part of being a producer is when everyone else is working really hard to meet a deadline, and there's nothing left I can help with.
There's always a period where you just have to let folks do their work, and there's nothing else you can do to support them.
I just want to help!!!
There's always a period where you just have to let folks do their work, and there's nothing else you can do to support them.
I just want to help!!!
November 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My least favourite part of being a producer is when everyone else is working really hard to meet a deadline, and there's nothing left I can help with.
There's always a period where you just have to let folks do their work, and there's nothing else you can do to support them.
I just want to help!!!
There's always a period where you just have to let folks do their work, and there's nothing else you can do to support them.
I just want to help!!!
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Maybe some other trans dudes need to see this today
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Maybe some other trans dudes need to see this today
Reading about camouflaging and autism, and sometimes you just get called right the fuck out by a behaviour.
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Reading about camouflaging and autism, and sometimes you just get called right the fuck out by a behaviour.
Tattoo artists asking me how's the pain when they don't realize I am a chronic pain sufferer.
The pain is minor, I will have a nap while you put cool art on my skin.
The pain is minor, I will have a nap while you put cool art on my skin.
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Tattoo artists asking me how's the pain when they don't realize I am a chronic pain sufferer.
The pain is minor, I will have a nap while you put cool art on my skin.
The pain is minor, I will have a nap while you put cool art on my skin.