James Deardenayake
@technocratgames.bsky.social
By day, an ESOL teacher and programming tutor
By night, indie games author and creator of cyberpunk adventure TECHNOBABYLON
By night, indie games author and creator of cyberpunk adventure TECHNOBABYLON
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Hey, kids! Do you like Arcade Spirits? Then you'll love... something OTHER than Arcade Spirits! It's Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain, a crime comedy game of contempt for our current social hellscape! It's fun, we swear. And there's a talking cat! store.steampowered.com/app/2227030/...
Save 50% on Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain on Steam
A comic book adventure of freelance supervillainy, petting cats, and/or destroying capitalism in which your choices determine success in a series of daring heists and capers.
store.steampowered.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hey, kids! Do you like Arcade Spirits? Then you'll love... something OTHER than Arcade Spirits! It's Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain, a crime comedy game of contempt for our current social hellscape! It's fun, we swear. And there's a talking cat! store.steampowered.com/app/2227030/...
Organizing and consolidating files, and sifting through the wreckage of various "Technobabylon 2" versions floating around my backup drives. Some of it makes me want to go back in time and slap past-James in the head, and others make me think "hey, that's not bad"
December 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Organizing and consolidating files, and sifting through the wreckage of various "Technobabylon 2" versions floating around my backup drives. Some of it makes me want to go back in time and slap past-James in the head, and others make me think "hey, that's not bad"
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I posted a not fun update to my GoFundMe. I fell and broke my back. I'm almost certainly paralyzed for life. I'll start a new GoFundMe when I know more what my life will look like in the future, but until then donations will help with lost income and my mom to pay for gas and VERY expensive parking.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I posted a not fun update to my GoFundMe. I fell and broke my back. I'm almost certainly paralyzed for life. I'll start a new GoFundMe when I know more what my life will look like in the future, but until then donations will help with lost income and my mom to pay for gas and VERY expensive parking.
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We were in first place in this film award voting.
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
Audience Choice Awards | Short of the Year
Vote for your favorite short films in the Short of the Year Audience Choice Awards. Watch, vote, and support independent filmmakers.
www.shortoftheyear.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We were in first place in this film award voting.
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
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Cyberpunk adventure Technobabylon by is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
December 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Cyberpunk adventure Technobabylon by is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
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New Year's resolution: Gonna mix it up, try something new, stunt on the skyline a little
less dipshit, more cumclown
less dipshit, more cumclown
December 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
New Year's resolution: Gonna mix it up, try something new, stunt on the skyline a little
less dipshit, more cumclown
less dipshit, more cumclown
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Technobabylon has a great symphonic synth-style soundtrack that certainly evokes games like Deus Ex as well as the Vangelis music from Blade Runner, but it's also strong enough to stand on its own. Give it a listen!
Here's "Title Theme" by Nathan Allen Pinard.
#vgm #gaming #videogames
Here's "Title Theme" by Nathan Allen Pinard.
#vgm #gaming #videogames
Technobabylon - Title Theme (Title Screen with Music)
YouTube video by Nathan Allen Pinard
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Technobabylon has a great symphonic synth-style soundtrack that certainly evokes games like Deus Ex as well as the Vangelis music from Blade Runner, but it's also strong enough to stand on its own. Give it a listen!
Here's "Title Theme" by Nathan Allen Pinard.
#vgm #gaming #videogames
Here's "Title Theme" by Nathan Allen Pinard.
#vgm #gaming #videogames
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The Steam Winter Sale is STILL ON!
Nab all our games from 20-70% off until January 5th!
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
Nab all our games from 20-70% off until January 5th!
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
December 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Steam Winter Sale is STILL ON!
Nab all our games from 20-70% off until January 5th!
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
Nab all our games from 20-70% off until January 5th!
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
Really enjoyed Bang Bang Bodhisattva, queer cyberpunk done right 👍
merry chrimbo. move more copies of this so I can finish my sequel, which is a Christmas noir
Aubrey Wood - BANG BANG BODHISATTVA paperback and audio out now!
@briewoodfiction.bsky.social
· Jul 1
My trans cyberpunk debut Bang Bang Bodhisattva is out in hardback, paperback and audiobook! It was a finalist for the 2024 Lambda award for speculative fiction! www.amazon.com/Bang-Bodhisa...
December 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Really enjoyed Bang Bang Bodhisattva, queer cyberpunk done right 👍
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Cyberpunk adventure Technobabylon by is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
December 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Cyberpunk adventure Technobabylon by is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
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Unavowed is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Embark on a party-based, multi-branching urban fantasy game about magic and monsters in New York.
It was also an IGF nominee and was called "one of the best adventure games ever made" by PC Gamer.
store.steampowered.com/app/336140/U...
Embark on a party-based, multi-branching urban fantasy game about magic and monsters in New York.
It was also an IGF nominee and was called "one of the best adventure games ever made" by PC Gamer.
store.steampowered.com/app/336140/U...
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Unavowed is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Embark on a party-based, multi-branching urban fantasy game about magic and monsters in New York.
It was also an IGF nominee and was called "one of the best adventure games ever made" by PC Gamer.
store.steampowered.com/app/336140/U...
Embark on a party-based, multi-branching urban fantasy game about magic and monsters in New York.
It was also an IGF nominee and was called "one of the best adventure games ever made" by PC Gamer.
store.steampowered.com/app/336140/U...
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Cyberpunk adventure Technobabylon by is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Cyberpunk adventure Technobabylon by is 70% off during the Steam Winter Sale!
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
Hit the blue-neon streets of Newton to follow the trail of a serial killer known as The Mindjacker!
Discover why "there's nothing like being in Trance."
store.steampowered.com/app/307580/T...
As a wholly impartial third party, I definitely recommend this
The Steam Winter Sale has BEGUN!
From now until January 5th, all our games are 20-70% off.
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
From now until January 5th, all our games are 20-70% off.
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
December 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
As a wholly impartial third party, I definitely recommend this
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If you have ever enjoyed playing a point-and-click adventure game, or even the modern spin-off genre started by Telltale Games then check out this sale.
Wadjet Eye has made and/or published a large fraction of the best this century has to offer in commercial adventure games. Banger after banger.
Wadjet Eye has made and/or published a large fraction of the best this century has to offer in commercial adventure games. Banger after banger.
The Steam Winter Sale has BEGUN!
From now until January 5th, all our games are 20-70% off.
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
From now until January 5th, all our games are 20-70% off.
store.steampowered.com/developer/Wa...
December 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
If you have ever enjoyed playing a point-and-click adventure game, or even the modern spin-off genre started by Telltale Games then check out this sale.
Wadjet Eye has made and/or published a large fraction of the best this century has to offer in commercial adventure games. Banger after banger.
Wadjet Eye has made and/or published a large fraction of the best this century has to offer in commercial adventure games. Banger after banger.
Reading through old Dan Dare comics, the moment that the original artist Frank Hampson leaves, everyone suddenly gets a lot more expressive.
December 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Reading through old Dan Dare comics, the moment that the original artist Frank Hampson leaves, everyone suddenly gets a lot more expressive.
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epic will pay for every game that gets claimed this way so yes, you are still giving money to rowling (and by extension an international campaign against trans people) by claiming this
there are other, better franchises - let this one go
there are other, better franchises - let this one go
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
Hogwarts Legacy is now at the right price: $0
Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.
www.polygon.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
epic will pay for every game that gets claimed this way so yes, you are still giving money to rowling (and by extension an international campaign against trans people) by claiming this
there are other, better franchises - let this one go
there are other, better franchises - let this one go
At least it's (probably) not funded by the CIA, unlike the 1954 version.
December 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
At least it's (probably) not funded by the CIA, unlike the 1954 version.
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We interrupt this indie game showcase to bring you a fresh look at The Dungeon Experience, fully wishlistable on Steam at no cost to you.
The Dungeon Experience Dev comes to a BONE CRUSHING realisation | Gameplay Preview
YouTube video by DevolverDigital
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December 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We interrupt this indie game showcase to bring you a fresh look at The Dungeon Experience, fully wishlistable on Steam at no cost to you.
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🎯ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY🎯
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🎯ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY🎯
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
The Green Party has passed 180,000 members!
That's enough to fill Ally Pally 18 times - and we're not getting any littler 😉
All across the country, thousands of people are joining to build a positive movement of hope.
Be part of it. Join today ⤵️
Option A: Fix the unwrap
Option B: That's just her aesthetic, get with the styles old-timer
Option B: That's just her aesthetic, get with the styles old-timer
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Option A: Fix the unwrap
Option B: That's just her aesthetic, get with the styles old-timer
Option B: That's just her aesthetic, get with the styles old-timer
When you need Guybrush Threepwood himself!
Big news (for me)! Signal boost appreciated!
TL;DR: I’ve posted a new interactive voiceover demo at dominicarmato.com, and I’m lookin’ for work.
For the long version, read on!… (1/7)
TL;DR: I’ve posted a new interactive voiceover demo at dominicarmato.com, and I’m lookin’ for work.
For the long version, read on!… (1/7)
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
When you need Guybrush Threepwood himself!
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The Darkside Detective is currently free on Epic! Tell your friends and enemies!
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-...
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Darkside Detective is currently free on Epic! Tell your friends and enemies!
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-...
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In case you missed us shouting about it, Sally's work in Old Skies is now a BAFTA BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE!
This is now a BAFTA Breakthrough performance!
Here's Fia Quinn, in @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social 's Old Skies- my Breakthrough project as a performer-writer!
More about BAFTA Breakthrough and its incredible cohort here: www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
SPOILERS FOR OLD SKIES!
Here's Fia Quinn, in @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social 's Old Skies- my Breakthrough project as a performer-writer!
More about BAFTA Breakthrough and its incredible cohort here: www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
SPOILERS FOR OLD SKIES!
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In case you missed us shouting about it, Sally's work in Old Skies is now a BAFTA BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE!