Tanya Kan 🏳️🌈🍁
@vividfoundry.bsky.social
Vivid Foundry's Founder. She/her, DemiOmni. Dev since 2012, 2D+3D art, marketing, game design, game writing, production. We made the award-winning Solace State: Empower activists amid a biotech revolution!
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Tanya Kan 🏳️🌈🍁
@vividfoundry.bsky.social
· Oct 30
New intro! Hi I'm Tanya! I've been in gamedev for 12 years in Godot, Unity, and Unreal. I specialize in narrative games esp. politically engaged ones, art direction, 3D & 2D arts, & production. I enjoy doing pitch decks & grants!
My studio launched the award-winning hacktivism game Solace State!
My studio launched the award-winning hacktivism game Solace State!
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Canada's federal gov has a new program to bring researchers to Canada & my uni is starting an internal nomination process for chairs. If you are a full or associate prof working on AI/democracy/community engagement/environmental justice and you may be interested in moving to Canada, dm me
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Canada's federal gov has a new program to bring researchers to Canada & my uni is starting an internal nomination process for chairs. If you are a full or associate prof working on AI/democracy/community engagement/environmental justice and you may be interested in moving to Canada, dm me
I'm at this stage of my deskbound worklife rn:
January 6, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I'm at this stage of my deskbound worklife rn:
Dang I also missed my ass kickin.
December 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Dang I also missed my ass kickin.
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
December 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have shown Alzheimer’s disease can be REVERSED- not just prevented. Using a potent neuroprotective compound called P7C3-A20, they found RESTORING balance to a central cellular energy molecule (NAD+) not only PREVENTED disease features but REVERSED them, EVEN at late stages.
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The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
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it’s for exactly this reason that my library network’s catalog system does not retain patron borrowing data, or even permit the creation of linked “family” library accounts.
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
Officials in Tennessee aren't just banning books, they're now demanding information on who checked out contested (largely LGBTQ+) books, including names, addresses, and "household composition."
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
www.advocate.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
it’s for exactly this reason that my library network’s catalog system does not retain patron borrowing data, or even permit the creation of linked “family” library accounts.
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
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fucking yikes! internal movement controls are a sign of an increasing authoritarian state.
WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
fucking yikes! internal movement controls are a sign of an increasing authoritarian state.
This is a gross seizure of one of our pillars of democracy.
"Canadians no longer own Canada’s largest newspaper chain. Postmedia Network, which controls over 130 newspapers across the country...is now 66% owned by Chatham Asset Management, an American hedge fund based in New Jersey."
The Quiet Takeover: How Canadian Media Shifted Right
Something has fundamentally changed in Canadian media. Walk into any Tim Hortons or coffee shop, scroll through your Facebook feed, or pick…
raybwilliams.medium.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This is a gross seizure of one of our pillars of democracy.
I sometimes feel like we're in a generation where many lull themselves into a sense of complacency that this is what "AI" is, and a team with much more intellect than these billionaire cuckbros creates real artificial intelligence and then it's just Over. Or a completely different social hierarchy.
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I sometimes feel like we're in a generation where many lull themselves into a sense of complacency that this is what "AI" is, and a team with much more intellect than these billionaire cuckbros creates real artificial intelligence and then it's just Over. Or a completely different social hierarchy.
You know what, if this is what gets me to not be a 100% completionist as an Gen-AI hater, I'll take it.
December 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
You know what, if this is what gets me to not be a 100% completionist as an Gen-AI hater, I'll take it.
LOL I suppose even a broken military clock is right once a day.
LOL... Pentagon released a new AI military chatbot and it immediately pointed out that Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
Pentagon Unveils New GenAI Platform, It Immediately Starts Flagging Pete Hegseth's War Crimes - Above the Law
The Defense Department's new ChatJAG turned out to be better than the human chain of command.
abovethelaw.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
LOL I suppose even a broken military clock is right once a day.
This is absolutely true and how many game publishers also function.
December 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is absolutely true and how many game publishers also function.
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Excited to connect with more of our fellow Ontario game studios + devs, so we put together these Ontario Game Devs starter packs!
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go.bsky.app/7FjqDhQ
Give them a follow! 🎮🍁
go.bsky.app/8jZjEfP
go.bsky.app/7FjqDhQ
Give them a follow! 🎮🍁
Ontario Game Devs Pack #1
Join the conversation
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December 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Excited to connect with more of our fellow Ontario game studios + devs, so we put together these Ontario Game Devs starter packs!
go.bsky.app/8jZjEfP
go.bsky.app/7FjqDhQ
Give them a follow! 🎮🍁
go.bsky.app/8jZjEfP
go.bsky.app/7FjqDhQ
Give them a follow! 🎮🍁
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I paid $289.99 for these in June 2024
December 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I paid $289.99 for these in June 2024
omg Unbeatable!
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 AM
omg Unbeatable!
Ah, little sparks of joy this season! My singledom has been so gentle, and so filled with finding my zone, and so many lovely moments of writing and reading.
And ohh, my yuri thoughts have been blossoming! 🌸
And ohh, my yuri thoughts have been blossoming! 🌸
December 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Ah, little sparks of joy this season! My singledom has been so gentle, and so filled with finding my zone, and so many lovely moments of writing and reading.
And ohh, my yuri thoughts have been blossoming! 🌸
And ohh, my yuri thoughts have been blossoming! 🌸
Yes, so well said! Thank you so much for your thoughts.
It feels like standing over a chasm that some of the talents who the most visible may be the most resistant to what is effectively "learning from other perspectives", which would've not just benefitted themselves but the broader community.
It feels like standing over a chasm that some of the talents who the most visible may be the most resistant to what is effectively "learning from other perspectives", which would've not just benefitted themselves but the broader community.
December 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Yes, so well said! Thank you so much for your thoughts.
It feels like standing over a chasm that some of the talents who the most visible may be the most resistant to what is effectively "learning from other perspectives", which would've not just benefitted themselves but the broader community.
It feels like standing over a chasm that some of the talents who the most visible may be the most resistant to what is effectively "learning from other perspectives", which would've not just benefitted themselves but the broader community.
This was such good writing. I haven't really followed vtubing too closely since the vShojo stealing crime (was that *this year*?) & you really contextualized the politics of vtubing with your considered analysis. Also, doesn't this just justify that even vtubers should have sensitivity consultants?
December 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This was such good writing. I haven't really followed vtubing too closely since the vShojo stealing crime (was that *this year*?) & you really contextualized the politics of vtubing with your considered analysis. Also, doesn't this just justify that even vtubers should have sensitivity consultants?
I understand.
Catching up in a much more calm environment would be lovely! 💜✨
Catching up in a much more calm environment would be lovely! 💜✨
December 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I understand.
Catching up in a much more calm environment would be lovely! 💜✨
Catching up in a much more calm environment would be lovely! 💜✨
Agreed - it feels like everything is getting swept aside by the AI goo - many useful tech and art may also not survive because of all the sycophantic and overhyped investments leeching from the ecosystem into AI.
December 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Agreed - it feels like everything is getting swept aside by the AI goo - many useful tech and art may also not survive because of all the sycophantic and overhyped investments leeching from the ecosystem into AI.
I've been thinking about nothing but yuri all week long.
a close up of a cat 's face with tears in its eyes and the words `` please '' written below it .
ALT: a close up of a cat 's face with tears in its eyes and the words `` please '' written below it .
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I've been thinking about nothing but yuri all week long.
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It’s BANDCAMP FRIDAY WOOO 💙 (Bandcamp waives revenue share, we get funds directly)
If you want sad songs to cry to, tranquil ambiance melodies perfect for studying or working, and so much more, you can buy the 1000xRESIST OST (85 tracks!) ⬇️
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If you want sad songs to cry to, tranquil ambiance melodies perfect for studying or working, and so much more, you can buy the 1000xRESIST OST (85 tracks!) ⬇️
sunsetvisitor.bandcamp.com/album/1000xr...
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s BANDCAMP FRIDAY WOOO 💙 (Bandcamp waives revenue share, we get funds directly)
If you want sad songs to cry to, tranquil ambiance melodies perfect for studying or working, and so much more, you can buy the 1000xRESIST OST (85 tracks!) ⬇️
sunsetvisitor.bandcamp.com/album/1000xr...
If you want sad songs to cry to, tranquil ambiance melodies perfect for studying or working, and so much more, you can buy the 1000xRESIST OST (85 tracks!) ⬇️
sunsetvisitor.bandcamp.com/album/1000xr...
Don't touch anything, don't breathe... don't do it.
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Don't touch anything, don't breathe... don't do it.
It fluctuates weirdly, I guess!!
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It fluctuates weirdly, I guess!!