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Keith Jones
@keithjones.bsky.social
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He / Math / Games / Code / Ginger Beer / Bread / Ne partez pas sans moi / Godot / wants to be reincarnated as a tech artist
My neglected site: http://inputrandomness.com
Some fun shaders: https://godotshaders.com/author/sturm_trouper/ .. more

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Good Game Stuff @goodgamestuff.bsky.social · Mar 7
Behind the scenes of LocalThunk's journey developing and releasing #Balatro. Some highlights from the process.
Link in the reply.

#gamedev #unity3d #unrealengine #godot

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Tottomori @tottomori.bsky.social · Mar 5
Just put all my music in a little online archive for all of you to grab ~ Feel free to share it with friends, use for your projects or just listen in peace on your mp3 player knowing no greedy streaming service is taking your cash! Enjoyyyy =⁠-⁠O

drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Tottomori Archive - Google Drive
drive.google.com

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Tesonya @tonikoscielny.bsky.social · Mar 12
An ocean of artists exist in the world, exist on this platform.
Some... okay, most!, with a skillset exceeding imagination...

Don't sell yourself short for being a smaller fish in a huge pond...
Keep at it. Be inspired. Strive. Thrive. Grow.
You'll get there.

That is today's mantra.

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localthunk @localthunk.com · Mar 12
The reason I went back to making Balatro 3 months after I essentially gave it up in March 2022 was because I was bored but the internet was out so I couldn't play Rocket League

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Michele Pirovano - making Dotage @dotage.bsky.social · Mar 21
Folkways, the first expansion for dotAGE is out!

It adds dwarves, prisons, playable Cats, 100+ Buildings, fishfolk, robots, sunflowers, cannibalism, manure, artists, my Dad, mice, zombies, racism, vegetarian Pips, gold mines, sentient trees, and more!

Go play it, and share!

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Sextant Studios 🐑😈 Flocking Hell is now on Steam! @sextantstudios.bsky.social · Mar 25
Wake up, sheeple! My debut game Flocking Hell IS NOW ON STEAM! 🥳🥳🥳

store.steampowered.com/app/3236280/...

Flocking Hell is a deeply strategic roguelite where you defend your pasture from demonic invasion 🐑😈 Now go! It’s time to join the flock ;)

#IndieGame #TurnBased #Strategy #Roguelite
Flocking Hell on Steam
Flocking Hell is a deeply strategic roguelite where you defend your pasture from demonic invasion. It blends calm exploration with auto-battler combat, offering a mix of easy-to-learn mechanics and th...
store.steampowered.com

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Hooded Horse @hoodedhorse.bsky.social · Apr 5
Against the Storm has now sold over 1.5 million copies! Congratulations to @eremitegames.bsky.social on reaching this massive milestone.

We’re proud to serve as your publisher and grateful to everyone who's joined us in weathering the storm.

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Nicholas O / Essay Games @essaygames.bsky.social · Apr 14
I wrote some thoughts about Blue Prince:
www.essay-games.com/blog/a-coupl...

#gamedesign #blog #blueprince #indiegames
A couple of thoughts on Blue Prince - Essay Games Blog
1. It's not a metroidbrania, it's a build-em-up. If the above statement upsets you then you need to stop taking games so seriously. Let people use their weird, fun, silly words to define game genres. ...
www.essay-games.com

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Peter McPherson ⏭️ PAX Unplugged @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social · May 6
Tiny Towns is in Alpha on BGA 🎉

Seeing a digital version of this game has been a dream of mine for years, and the developers and the team at @alderaceg.bsky.social put in so much work to test all 116 buildings.

All expansions will be in the full release—couldn't be more excited!

#tinytowns
The pop-up window to play Tiny Towns on BGA

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Jul 11
Generation Analog 2025 "PUNK" is a less than a week away! Thursday, July 17, 2025! Don't forget to register for this free online conference sponsored by Analog Game Studies & Game in Lab. #staypunk #stayanalog #gamestudies 🎲

Eventbrite registration link: tinyurl.com/5csktfzz
Schedule for Generation Analog Punk Conference July 17, 2025 Cover of Generation Analog Punk Conference

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Jul 1
Do you love #books #boardgames and a #cozymystery ? Then you're in luck because we're doing a #goodreadsgiveaway for Player Elimination! 🕵️⚡

🎲 - set in a friendly local board game store
🐈 - cozy cat companion named Pip
🕵️‍♀️- amateur sleuth
🌈- diverse cast

www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Goodreads giveaway poster for Player Elimination - July 1 through July 31. A blue book on a yellow background.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 25
People will spend hours complaining about a situation before a minute to understand it beyond the own perspective.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 23
That makes sense... like with Small World, if it's in the fabric of the game it potentially feels less "mean"...

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 23
Wow I remember Dominant Species being so popular, but i never played it. It seemed pretty mean? I wonder if it holds up.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 15
We're watching night 1 now! We had to subscribe just for this (and Pokerface)

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 15
Eurovision season is my favorite season.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 15
It has a great look and feel!

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · May 6
Tiny Towns digital! #boardgames #digitaltabletop
peterlmcpherson.bsky.social Peter McPherson ⏭️ PAX Unplugged @peterlmcpherson.bsky.social · May 6
Tiny Towns is in Alpha on BGA 🎉

Seeing a digital version of this game has been a dream of mine for years, and the developers and the team at @alderaceg.bsky.social put in so much work to test all 116 buildings.

All expansions will be in the full release—couldn't be more excited!

#tinytowns
The pop-up window to play Tiny Towns on BGA

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Edna Moore @ejmoore74.bsky.social · Apr 26
Given current events, I think it's especially important to read books like @georgetakei.bsky.social 's powerful graphic memoir. Our family read it this week. I highly recommend everyone read the book.

#booksky
#remember
#accuratehistorymatters
#bannedbooks

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Wendalynn @summerhouse.bsky.social · Apr 26
@ElliottBlackwe3

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 24
This person on YouTube said I'm not too old to learn how to draw.

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Apr 22
Player Elimination ( #nerdy #cozy #mystery) is available for pre-order. In the meantime, maybe you need some #boardgame recommendations! What games do you like to play with your besties?

tulepublishing.com/books/player...
Cover of Player Elimination Cover of the Crew Cover of Forest Shuffle Cover of Point Salad

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Shelly Jones (they/them) @shellyjones.bsky.social · Apr 8
Cover reveal! Look for my #debut #CozyMystery from @tulepublishing.bsky.social in August! #BoardGame #nerdy #whodunnit

Find out more here: tulepublishing.com/books/player...
Blue book cover on a yellow background. Description of Player Elimination on a blue background.

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Momo @heyheymomo.bsky.social · Apr 18
you look great today

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Christina Coffin 🏳️‍⚧️ @christinacoffin.bsky.social · Apr 18
if you don't enjoy something about #gamedev compared to other things, it probably means its difficult and important work that is out of your comfort zone, and its an opportunity for growth.

Also don't forget to write tools to make your life easier, especially when it speeds up the 'less fun things'

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melissa capriglione @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social · Apr 17
what do you want
four panel black and white doodle comic with a person and their cat. panel 1, the cat yells, "I WANT!". panel 2 the person says "What do you want". panel 3, the cat stops and stares blankly. panel 4, the cat yells "I WANT" again

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Faith K. Falkner @faithfalkner.com · Apr 15
Your "dumb little projects" are so important during this harrowing time. Don't forget that. Your creativity has value, for yourself and for the world.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 14
An excellent and nuanced discussion of Blue Prince that comes very close, but more eloquently, to my feelings. A lot of people are talking about this game but few are doing so this carefully. A great read. #videogames #indiegames

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 14
After about 8 hours I had written a thumbs down review on steam, but then I deleted it. I really wish steam let users write reviews without thumbs down or up. There's a lot to like about Blue Prince, it's beautiful and engaging. But I also feel misled by how people have been speaking about it.

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Keith Jones @keithjones.bsky.social · Apr 14
This looks super fun