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Novy knows RPGs. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮

#indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #rpg #rpggames #indiegamedevelopers #indiedevs #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #videogame #gamedesign #indiegamedevs #indiegamedevelopment
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French #unions have called for a massive intl #strike today through Thurs, Feb 12 in protest against #Ubisoft’s “colossal reorganization” – which includes a €200M cost-cutting plan + a mandatory 5-day return-to-office policy.
@gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @kerrblimey.bsky.social
#gamenews #gaming
Ubisoft unions in France call for international strike
Five unions in France have proposed a mass walkout in February in response to widespread cost-cutting and a return-to-office mandate.
www.gamedeveloper.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Park Chan-wook talks about how he designed the house in NO OTHER CHOICE to function as a sinister "castle" that heightens capitalist themes – using amplified bonsai-trimming sounds to mirror the protagonist’s violent descent.
@sarahshachat.bsky.social @indiewire.com
#indie #indiefilm #indiemovie
How ‘No Other Choice’ Turns a House Into a Capitalist Nightmare
Director Park Chan-wook tells IndieWire about designing a house that brings out the worst in Man-su (Lee Byung-hun).
www.indiewire.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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Markiplier bypassed the studio system to self-distribute #IronLung after being met with industry skepticism. The gamble paid off with a $17M opening weekend – proving that an #indie creator with a $3M budget can outmaneuver major studio releases.

@thr.com's Ryan Gajewski

#indiefilm #indiemovie
How Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Proved the Studios Wrong: “There Is Still a Stigma Against YouTube”
The filmmaker and longtime YouTube personality tells The Hollywood Reporter about self-distributing the surprise horror hit after meeting with studio execs who "were 100 percent not about me."
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
@netflix.com's Greg Peters announced that cloud-based gaming is a top priority for 2026. Peters did acknowledge that much work remains to scale the service effectively as Netflix navigates a massive $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social #game #videogames
Netflix is prioritizing cloud gaming, but co-CEO admits "we still have a lot of work to go do"
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters has announced it will prioritize cloud-based games as it moves into 2026.
www.gamesindustry.biz
February 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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@hoodedhorse.bsky.social's CEO Tim Bender issued a warning to the #indiegamedev community claiming that the majority of #indie publishers are “predatory and opportunistic."

@pcgamer.com's Fraser Brown

#indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedevs
Indie devs should avoid 'most indie publishers' says Manor Lords indie publisher Hooded Horse: 'The vast majority of indie publishers are predatory and opportunistic'
"People can hate me for this if they want."
www.pcgamer.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Corin Hardy's #indie film WHISTLE follows a group of high school students whose future deaths hunt them down in the present. The movie blends practical effects with gruesome, inventive kills inspired by classic 1980s teen #horror.
@polygon.com #horrormovies

www.polygon.com/whistle-horr...
February 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks took a seat so that a movement could stand strong. Today, on her birthday, we observe Rosa Parks Day and celebrate her legacy as a cornerstone of Black History Month.

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #rosaparks #rosaparksday #womeninhistory #civilrights
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Alistair McFarlane of @fcpnchstds.bsky.social has publicly floated a $25M offer to purchase Amazon’s New World MMO to prevent its scheduled 2027 shutdown—driven by the philosophy that “games should never die.”

@pcgamer.com's @andychalk.bsky.social

#games #gamenews #gameindustry #gamingnews
Facepunch Studios COO says he'll buy New World for $25 million, and he might not be joking: 'We're always looking for new opportunities and we are open to all avenues'
Amazon's fantasy MMO is slated to go away for good in January 2027, unless someone—say, Facepunch COO Alistair McFarlane—rides to the rescue.
www.pcgamer.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Our first episode of 2026 features #werewolf #horror film, Howl (2015) – directed by Paul Hyett 🐺

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more!

#horrormovie #film #monster #movie #movies
Howl (S2 E4) *SPOILERS* #werewolf #horror #moviereview #podcast
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January 31, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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@mangofactory.win's Selina Kibara talks with @gamesradarplus.bsky.social's @mroscartk.bsky.social
@kumitantei.com evolved from a pandemic-era #Danganronpa fan game into an original murder mystery set in an alternate-history 1989 Japan.

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #indie #indiegame #indiegamedev
These devs are basically making their own Danganronpa that began as "100% a fan game"
The Kumitantei developer went from fan game to original murder mystery, and I can't wait to play more
www.gamesradar.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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@slashfilm.bsky.social's @mrbeaks.bsky.social highlights Roger Ebert's rare 4-star review of Paperhouse (1988)—a "profoundly bizarre" fantasy #horror movie about a girl whose drawings manifest in her dreams—arguing that championing such challenging films is a lost art. #horrormovie #horrorfilm
Roger Ebert Gave A Perfect Score To This Extremely Weird Fantasy Horror Movie - SlashFilm
Roger Ebert loved to muse over a weird movie's qualities, much like he did when he gave a perfect score to this strange 1980s fantasy horror flick.
www.slashfilm.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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In an interview with @automatonwest.bsky.social, noa (lafrontier) discusses the success of Elin – the sequel to the cult-classic RPG Elona that sold more than 350k copies by maintaining a dedicated player base through frequent, community-driven updates. #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #gamedevelopment
“After nearly 20 years of game development, the seeds I planted have finally sprouted.” Solo dev behind sandbox RPG Elona talks about success of sequel Elin  - AUTOMATON WEST
Noa, the solo developer behind hit Japanese sandbox RPGs Elona and Elin, talks about what has made the sequel so successful.
automaton-media.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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In an interview with @dreadcentral.bsky.social's @joshkorngut.bsky.social, director Nia DaCosta shares her vision for @28yearslater.bsky.social—describing how she uses disorienting visual motifs & unsettling humor to explore apocalyptic dread & collapsing faith.

#horror #horrormovie #horrormovies
Nia DaCosta On Building '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' [January Cover Story]
For Dread Central's January Digital Cover Story, we interview Master of Horror Nia DaCosta about building '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.'
www.dreadcentral.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Nvidia has announced DLSS 4.5 – a significant software update that introduces the second generation of its “Super Resolution Transformer” to improve image stability and reduce ghosting across RTX 20, 30, 40 and 50-series cards.
@eurogamer.bsky.social

#tech #technology #technews #gamedev #gaming
Amidst a sea of GenAI, Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 update means gamers are at least getting something out of CES
An overview of Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 technology and what it means for PC gamers.
www.eurogamer.net
January 23, 2026 at 7:28 PM
On MLK Day, we recognize the impact of those who have made contributions through their words and actions—fostering diversity and working toward a more just society.

#MLK #MLKDay #ihaveadream #martinlutherking #martinlutherkingjr
January 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Assassin’s Creed director Alexandre Amancio says that the current AAA crisis must be solved by transitioning to smaller, "leaner" core teams modeled after the film industry's project-based structure.

@gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social

#gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #games
Former Assassin's Creed director Alexandre Amancio explains how to fix AAA development
"Something that a lot of AAA studios mistakenly do, or certainly did in the past, is think that you can solve a problem by throwing people at it"
www.gamesindustry.biz
January 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Michał Kiciński has acquired GOG to return it to its orig DRM-free philosophy & focus on game preservation. GOG will be an independent company with no changes to user libraries or commitment to platform-agnostic gaming.
@gamedeveloper.bsky.social @danielleri.bsky.social
#gamenews #gameindustry
GOG co-founder Michal Kicinski acquires the platform
Michal Kicinski, a co-founder of CD Projekt and of GOG, has acquired the platform back from CD Projekt.
www.gamedeveloper.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Celebrating 20 years of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP),
the 2026 Prototype Festival marks the first time BMP serves as sole curator – showcasing a retrospective of 65+ works.
@broadwayworld.com's Richard Sasanow interviews Beth Morrison about the festival.

#indie #musical #womeninthearts #theatre
Interview: 20 Years of Creating a ‘New Kind of Opera’ with the Prototype Festival’s Beth Morrison and BMP
Not long ago, I was sitting in a café in midtown Manhattan with Beth Morrisson, president and creative producer of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP). BMP has been pushing the boundaries of traditional oper...
www.broadwayworld.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Novy knows RPGs. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮

#indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #rpg #rpggames #indiegamedevelopers #indiedevs #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #videogame #gamedesign #indiegamedevs #indiegamedevelopment
Novy Unlimited | RPG Compilation 🎮
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January 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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#Horrorauthor @joerlansdale.bsky.social talks about his career-spanning anthology, The Essential Horror of Joe R. Lansdale – reflecting on how his views on karma and personal choice have evolved since writing his early #splatterpunk stories.

@ruemorguemag.bsky.social

#horror #horrorfiction
Exclusive Interview: Author Joe R. Lansdale on His New "ESSENTIAL HORROR" Collection - Rue Morgue
From sex and gore to race and religion, the legendary horror author looks back at the obsessions that drive his work.
rue-morgue.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Let’s tell stories that resonate and make communities that last – ensuring that 2026 is one for the history books. Happy New Year!

#happynewyear #newyearsday #newyear2026 #newyear #happynewyear2026 #newyearvibes
January 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Our final episode of the year features Exhuma (2024) – Jang Jae-hyun's supernatural #horror film 👻

Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, the #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible and more!

#horrormovie #film #supernatural
Exhuma (S2 E3) *SPOILERS* #supernatural #horror #moviereview #podcast
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December 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Behind every great game is a creator who dared to do something different. This holiday season, we’re celebrating the passion projects that move this industry forward. Wishing all our friends a well-deserved holiday break!

#happyholidays #merrychristmas #holidayseason #holidays #holidaycheer
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Whether you’re spending the day diving into your backlog of retro titles or trying something new, Happy Games Day to you!

#gamesday #games #happygamesday #videogames
December 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Karly Hartzman talks with Venus Radio (CKUT 90.3 FM Montreal) about evolving from a lo-fi solo artist into the frontwoman for the band Wednesday; how she makes mundane memories into poignant lyrics; and her desire to explore a hardcore sound in future projects.

#music #musician #indie
Wednesday on a Friday: An Interview with Karly Hartzman
CKUT is a non-profit, campus-community radio station based in Montreal
ckut.ca
December 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM