Albert Bassili
@albertbassili.bsky.social
Freelance commerce and creative writer | Board Member of Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation | Co-Founder of The Game Co-Op | He/Him | Opinions my own (but also Free Palestine) | 🏳️🌈/ 🟥🟪🟦 / 🟥⬜️🟪⬛️🟦
Newsom is a piece of shit, and all the cool people know that
This is the guy people keep pushing as the next Dem presidential candidate? *This* fucking guy? You gotta be fucking kidding me.
"Continue Charlie's work" holy fucking shit man.
"Continue Charlie's work" holy fucking shit man.
September 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Newsom is a piece of shit, and all the cool people know that
I find it hilarious that right-wingers think they can start and win a fight with left-wingers when it's very clear that:
(1) Left-wingers are much better shots
(2) Most of the modern world is based on progressives and left-wingers taking and maintaining their rights by force/violence.
(1) Left-wingers are much better shots
(2) Most of the modern world is based on progressives and left-wingers taking and maintaining their rights by force/violence.
September 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I find it hilarious that right-wingers think they can start and win a fight with left-wingers when it's very clear that:
(1) Left-wingers are much better shots
(2) Most of the modern world is based on progressives and left-wingers taking and maintaining their rights by force/violence.
(1) Left-wingers are much better shots
(2) Most of the modern world is based on progressives and left-wingers taking and maintaining their rights by force/violence.
I always feel conflicted about rainbow capitalism around Pride month.
On the one hand, it's so incredibly shallow, transparent, and not something corporations give a shit about.
On the other hand, it's a good reminder to those who are queer that we exist and have a voice worth listening to.
On the one hand, it's so incredibly shallow, transparent, and not something corporations give a shit about.
On the other hand, it's a good reminder to those who are queer that we exist and have a voice worth listening to.
June 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I always feel conflicted about rainbow capitalism around Pride month.
On the one hand, it's so incredibly shallow, transparent, and not something corporations give a shit about.
On the other hand, it's a good reminder to those who are queer that we exist and have a voice worth listening to.
On the one hand, it's so incredibly shallow, transparent, and not something corporations give a shit about.
On the other hand, it's a good reminder to those who are queer that we exist and have a voice worth listening to.
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Registration is now open for NarraScope 2025! Until April 11, full NarraScope 2025 memberships are available at a discounted Early Bird rate. Your membership provides access to all NarraScope talks, meals, and opportunities to sign up for workshops. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope...
NarraScope 2025
NarraScope brings together writers, developers, and players in support of adventure/narrative games and interactive fiction.
www.eventbrite.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Registration is now open for NarraScope 2025! Until April 11, full NarraScope 2025 memberships are available at a discounted Early Bird rate. Your membership provides access to all NarraScope talks, meals, and opportunities to sign up for workshops. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/narrascope...
I was one of the Egyptian writers on this, and if you love TTRPGs that explore non-western approaches to cyberpunk and Egyptian mythology, you should check this out ^_^
Tossing out Aladdin: Egyptian writers breathe life into Cairo:Otherscape
Tossing out Aladdin: Egyptian writers breathe life into Cairo:Otherscape
Ra and Egyptomania are out. These writers want the gods of their rural grandparents.
www.rascal.news
January 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I was one of the Egyptian writers on this, and if you love TTRPGs that explore non-western approaches to cyberpunk and Egyptian mythology, you should check this out ^_^
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When I taught interactive narrative at a university, the students had a month for their final projects (group). My course was structured as a workshop where the assignments were like tasks you’d be assigned as a junior narrative designer in a studio… /1
December 29, 2024 at 7:07 PM
When I taught interactive narrative at a university, the students had a month for their final projects (group). My course was structured as a workshop where the assignments were like tasks you’d be assigned as a junior narrative designer in a studio… /1
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Rare massive W from EA.
They had a handshake "we won't sue you probably" agreement for a few years but this is huge W for accessibility for every game dev.
Includes the IRIS plug-in for UE5.
www.engadget.com/gaming/ea-ju...
They had a handshake "we won't sue you probably" agreement for a few years but this is huge W for accessibility for every game dev.
Includes the IRIS plug-in for UE5.
www.engadget.com/gaming/ea-ju...
EA just made a whole bunch of accessibility patents open-source
EA has made 23 accessibility patents available to other developers, by making them open-source. These patents include technologies for photosensitivity and speech recognition.
www.engadget.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Rare massive W from EA.
They had a handshake "we won't sue you probably" agreement for a few years but this is huge W for accessibility for every game dev.
Includes the IRIS plug-in for UE5.
www.engadget.com/gaming/ea-ju...
They had a handshake "we won't sue you probably" agreement for a few years but this is huge W for accessibility for every game dev.
Includes the IRIS plug-in for UE5.
www.engadget.com/gaming/ea-ju...
Heya folks! I could really use your help with recruitment for a volunteer project.
A couple of months ago, a few others and I started a volunteer game project called "The Game Co-O" with the goal of taking on longer and larger projects than a regular game jam.
But, we're missing an art lead.
A couple of months ago, a few others and I started a volunteer game project called "The Game Co-O" with the goal of taking on longer and larger projects than a regular game jam.
But, we're missing an art lead.
December 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Heya folks! I could really use your help with recruitment for a volunteer project.
A couple of months ago, a few others and I started a volunteer game project called "The Game Co-O" with the goal of taking on longer and larger projects than a regular game jam.
But, we're missing an art lead.
A couple of months ago, a few others and I started a volunteer game project called "The Game Co-O" with the goal of taking on longer and larger projects than a regular game jam.
But, we're missing an art lead.
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The Games Accessibility Starter Pack is now so big, it's in volumes! That's more than 150 people passionate about, working in and doing the most to improve games accessibility!
Volume 1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Volume 2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Volume 1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Volume 2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM
The Games Accessibility Starter Pack is now so big, it's in volumes! That's more than 150 people passionate about, working in and doing the most to improve games accessibility!
Volume 1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Volume 2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Volume 1: bsky.app/starter-pack...
Volume 2: bsky.app/starter-pack...
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#Turnbased lovers of Bluesky unite!
Excited to be the official #TurnBasedThursday host this week 🎉
🕹️ If you're a #GameDev or an #IndieDev reply with your fantastic #turnbased game below!
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Excited to be the official #TurnBasedThursday host this week 🎉
🕹️ If you're a #GameDev or an #IndieDev reply with your fantastic #turnbased game below!
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November 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
#Turnbased lovers of Bluesky unite!
Excited to be the official #TurnBasedThursday host this week 🎉
🕹️ If you're a #GameDev or an #IndieDev reply with your fantastic #turnbased game below!
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👉 Tag other games and devs
✨ Check out the games in the replies!
Excited to be the official #TurnBasedThursday host this week 🎉
🕹️ If you're a #GameDev or an #IndieDev reply with your fantastic #turnbased game below!
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A few months ago I backed these gorgeous books with white text on a black background and they finally got here today :D
November 21, 2024 at 2:58 PM
A few months ago I backed these gorgeous books with white text on a black background and they finally got here today :D
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Board Game Accessibility (Rebellion - Joyride) - Access-Ability
People have asked me about this for a long time. So let's dip a toe into board game accessibility.
Text: access-ability.uk/2024/11/15/b...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3t...
People have asked me about this for a long time. So let's dip a toe into board game accessibility.
Text: access-ability.uk/2024/11/15/b...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3t...
Board Game Accessibility (Rebellion - Joyride) - Access-Ability
YouTube video by LauraKBuzz
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Board Game Accessibility (Rebellion - Joyride) - Access-Ability
People have asked me about this for a long time. So let's dip a toe into board game accessibility.
Text: access-ability.uk/2024/11/15/b...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3t...
People have asked me about this for a long time. So let's dip a toe into board game accessibility.
Text: access-ability.uk/2024/11/15/b...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3t...
In light of the situation in New Zealand, can I just say that I think it's really cool and incredible to not only see indigenous people stand up for their rights, but also that women are taking the lead and demanding their empowerment.
November 15, 2024 at 8:34 PM
In light of the situation in New Zealand, can I just say that I think it's really cool and incredible to not only see indigenous people stand up for their rights, but also that women are taking the lead and demanding their empowerment.
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Thread of Palestinian GFM’s that need your help! 🇵🇸
[Please go and read the comments and repost]
#FreePalestine #PalestinianGFM #donate #mutualaid
[Please go and read the comments and repost]
#FreePalestine #PalestinianGFM #donate #mutualaid
October 21, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Thread of Palestinian GFM’s that need your help! 🇵🇸
[Please go and read the comments and repost]
#FreePalestine #PalestinianGFM #donate #mutualaid
[Please go and read the comments and repost]
#FreePalestine #PalestinianGFM #donate #mutualaid
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You want an explanation of where they went wrong, this is it, to me. Disaffected Republicans always still vote Trump; the Obama coalition stayed mostly home. bsky.app/profile/swin...
November 7, 2024 at 7:43 PM
You want an explanation of where they went wrong, this is it, to me. Disaffected Republicans always still vote Trump; the Obama coalition stayed mostly home. bsky.app/profile/swin...
I don't know; I feel like maybe don't take up immigration spots from people who are trying to escape from a place that has become an actual hell hole due to US/western intervention and policies over the past century.
Also, immigration is not easy and US reach goes pretty far anyway.
Also, immigration is not easy and US reach goes pretty far anyway.
November 7, 2024 at 6:03 AM
I don't know; I feel like maybe don't take up immigration spots from people who are trying to escape from a place that has become an actual hell hole due to US/western intervention and policies over the past century.
Also, immigration is not easy and US reach goes pretty far anyway.
Also, immigration is not easy and US reach goes pretty far anyway.
GDDs are basically the Mayan calendar of gamdev; outdated take that is constantly prophesying without it, but I'd actually totally just fine to not have one.
I see people out here talking about game design documents and I'm like hmm, yes, quite.
Yes I totally planned the structure of.... anything. Definitely did not just yolo in there.
Definitely still not making everything up as I go along. Totally all planned, for sure.
#indiegamedev #solodev
Yes I totally planned the structure of.... anything. Definitely did not just yolo in there.
Definitely still not making everything up as I go along. Totally all planned, for sure.
#indiegamedev #solodev
November 6, 2024 at 10:21 AM
GDDs are basically the Mayan calendar of gamdev; outdated take that is constantly prophesying without it, but I'd actually totally just fine to not have one.
Well done America; you bot only fucked queer folks and minorities in the US, you fucked them everywhere else as well.
Fascists and authoritarian are going to be emboldened to crack down even more now, and I assure you that you have *even more* blood on your hands than before.
Fascists and authoritarian are going to be emboldened to crack down even more now, and I assure you that you have *even more* blood on your hands than before.
November 6, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Well done America; you bot only fucked queer folks and minorities in the US, you fucked them everywhere else as well.
Fascists and authoritarian are going to be emboldened to crack down even more now, and I assure you that you have *even more* blood on your hands than before.
Fascists and authoritarian are going to be emboldened to crack down even more now, and I assure you that you have *even more* blood on your hands than before.
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October 23, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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Introducing the…
🌈QUEER INDIE DEVELOPER STARTER PACK🌈
Show your friends! Show your co-workers! Show your cat!
This pack has queer indie devs AND queer-majority indie studios. We have 40 more spots if you want in👀
🔁 RT & Follow! 🔁
#indiedev #indiegamedev #lgbtqia #indiegames
go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
🌈QUEER INDIE DEVELOPER STARTER PACK🌈
Show your friends! Show your co-workers! Show your cat!
This pack has queer indie devs AND queer-majority indie studios. We have 40 more spots if you want in👀
🔁 RT & Follow! 🔁
#indiedev #indiegamedev #lgbtqia #indiegames
go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
October 23, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Introducing the…
🌈QUEER INDIE DEVELOPER STARTER PACK🌈
Show your friends! Show your co-workers! Show your cat!
This pack has queer indie devs AND queer-majority indie studios. We have 40 more spots if you want in👀
🔁 RT & Follow! 🔁
#indiedev #indiegamedev #lgbtqia #indiegames
go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
🌈QUEER INDIE DEVELOPER STARTER PACK🌈
Show your friends! Show your co-workers! Show your cat!
This pack has queer indie devs AND queer-majority indie studios. We have 40 more spots if you want in👀
🔁 RT & Follow! 🔁
#indiedev #indiegamedev #lgbtqia #indiegames
go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
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Insomniac’s writing internship is live (as well as all our internships in general)! Please apply if you’re interested— interns are integrated into projects and we try to involve them in as much of development as we can, and you’re actually writing on the game you’re on! insomniac.games/careers
Careers | Insomniac GamesCareers – Insomniac Games
insomniac.games
October 23, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Insomniac’s writing internship is live (as well as all our internships in general)! Please apply if you’re interested— interns are integrated into projects and we try to involve them in as much of development as we can, and you’re actually writing on the game you’re on! insomniac.games/careers
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The horror of Alien: Isolation relies on the illusion of being hunted by an intelligent creature.
Developer Tommy Thompson explains the exquisite two-prong AI system that kept the alien behavior dynamic and players scared out of their wits #GDclassics
Developer Tommy Thompson explains the exquisite two-prong AI system that kept the alien behavior dynamic and players scared out of their wits #GDclassics
The Perfect Organism: The AI of Alien: Isolation
The xenomorph AI in Alien: Isolation set the benchmark for antagonists in horror games. I take a look at the AI techniques used and the design choices made to maintain the terror throughout the campaign experience.
www.gamedeveloper.com
October 22, 2024 at 5:01 PM
The horror of Alien: Isolation relies on the illusion of being hunted by an intelligent creature.
Developer Tommy Thompson explains the exquisite two-prong AI system that kept the alien behavior dynamic and players scared out of their wits #GDclassics
Developer Tommy Thompson explains the exquisite two-prong AI system that kept the alien behavior dynamic and players scared out of their wits #GDclassics
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📢 ISO QUEER INDIE DEVS 📢
Next is the Queer Indie Game Developer Starter Pack!🌈
If you’re LGBTQ+ & an indie game dev or queer-majority indie studio, reply here with your name, pronouns & what you do! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (images optional)
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
Next is the Queer Indie Game Developer Starter Pack!🌈
If you’re LGBTQ+ & an indie game dev or queer-majority indie studio, reply here with your name, pronouns & what you do! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (images optional)
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
October 22, 2024 at 2:25 PM
📢 ISO QUEER INDIE DEVS 📢
Next is the Queer Indie Game Developer Starter Pack!🌈
If you’re LGBTQ+ & an indie game dev or queer-majority indie studio, reply here with your name, pronouns & what you do! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (images optional)
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ
Next is the Queer Indie Game Developer Starter Pack!🌈
If you’re LGBTQ+ & an indie game dev or queer-majority indie studio, reply here with your name, pronouns & what you do! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (images optional)
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev go.bsky.app/C8TLbcZ