Jonah
@eatenbyawhale.bsky.social
27 | Making something @scaleissuegames.bsky.social | He/Him | 🐳
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I self-published Without a Dawn in May. I made zero compromises, and I couldn't be happier how it turned out: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💛💚
Unfortunately, I've had very little luck with exposure, including the gaming press. 😩
#visualnovel #gamedev #steam
Unfortunately, I've had very little luck with exposure, including the gaming press. 😩
#visualnovel #gamedev #steam
July 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I self-published Without a Dawn in May. I made zero compromises, and I couldn't be happier how it turned out: store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... 💛💚
Unfortunately, I've had very little luck with exposure, including the gaming press. 😩
#visualnovel #gamedev #steam
Unfortunately, I've had very little luck with exposure, including the gaming press. 😩
#visualnovel #gamedev #steam
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How do we fix this mess?
September 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
How do we fix this mess?
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According to some other YouTube creators, YT is using AI age gating to incorrectly censor content for many users.
So in case you missed it, here's our latest video which features a whole section about Hitler's penis. Thank you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E189...
So in case you missed it, here's our latest video which features a whole section about Hitler's penis. Thank you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E189...
The Making of Wolfenstein - Noclip
YouTube video by /noclip
www.youtube.com
September 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
According to some other YouTube creators, YT is using AI age gating to incorrectly censor content for many users.
So in case you missed it, here's our latest video which features a whole section about Hitler's penis. Thank you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E189...
So in case you missed it, here's our latest video which features a whole section about Hitler's penis. Thank you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E189...
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are you a dev whose game has been ripped off in roblox? I'd love to talk to you for a piece about how an alternative gaming ecosystem where rapid clones are common impacts more traditional game devs — as well as what, if anything, can be done. DMs are open, and my email is nathan@aftermath.site
August 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
are you a dev whose game has been ripped off in roblox? I'd love to talk to you for a piece about how an alternative gaming ecosystem where rapid clones are common impacts more traditional game devs — as well as what, if anything, can be done. DMs are open, and my email is nathan@aftermath.site
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We’re gonna leave the games industry better than we found it 😤
Introducing DNA CODEX: The GameDev Library 🧬
📚 ongoing, always growing, digital archive for all
💸 COMMUNITY-FUNDED and freely accessible
🫡 curated + maintained by DnA Creative (us!)
dnacreative.notion.site/codex
Introducing DNA CODEX: The GameDev Library 🧬
📚 ongoing, always growing, digital archive for all
💸 COMMUNITY-FUNDED and freely accessible
🫡 curated + maintained by DnA Creative (us!)
dnacreative.notion.site/codex
DNA CODEX: The GameDev Library
DNA CODEX is a free digital GameDev Library built and maintained by DnA Creative - a curated and community supported digital archive for game development resources.
dnacreative.notion.site
June 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We’re gonna leave the games industry better than we found it 😤
Introducing DNA CODEX: The GameDev Library 🧬
📚 ongoing, always growing, digital archive for all
💸 COMMUNITY-FUNDED and freely accessible
🫡 curated + maintained by DnA Creative (us!)
dnacreative.notion.site/codex
Introducing DNA CODEX: The GameDev Library 🧬
📚 ongoing, always growing, digital archive for all
💸 COMMUNITY-FUNDED and freely accessible
🫡 curated + maintained by DnA Creative (us!)
dnacreative.notion.site/codex
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visa and mastercard deciding what games are allowed to be sold is an apocalyptic level threat to the games industry. phone calls are the highest impact way to help.
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
July 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
visa and mastercard deciding what games are allowed to be sold is an apocalyptic level threat to the games industry. phone calls are the highest impact way to help.
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
this is an all hands on deck situation. the enemy got results with 1000 phone calls.
we can beat them
phone numbers and a script:
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When I found a pub with an inverted normal map. (If you understand what this means, you have to repost.)
July 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When I found a pub with an inverted normal map. (If you understand what this means, you have to repost.)
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not going to quote-dunk because i don't think the person deserves it
if you want more 'toby fox' developers there needs to be a support system that catches the 99% of people who will not make the next undertale
failure needs to not be catastrophic to finances for success to be possible
if you want more 'toby fox' developers there needs to be a support system that catches the 99% of people who will not make the next undertale
failure needs to not be catastrophic to finances for success to be possible
July 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
not going to quote-dunk because i don't think the person deserves it
if you want more 'toby fox' developers there needs to be a support system that catches the 99% of people who will not make the next undertale
failure needs to not be catastrophic to finances for success to be possible
if you want more 'toby fox' developers there needs to be a support system that catches the 99% of people who will not make the next undertale
failure needs to not be catastrophic to finances for success to be possible
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more and more elements of the games industry are going to align themselves with gambling in the coming years, in a normalization of market failure. it is crucial to build a new paradigm for games and it must be ideologically opposed to this one. restructuring around gambling is anti-culture.
Wow
This is an insanely cynical and morally abhorrent move
I feel sorry for the devs there and more sorry for the families of the folks whose gambling addictions this will nurture
www.riotgames.com/en/news/espo...
This is an insanely cynical and morally abhorrent move
I feel sorry for the devs there and more sorry for the families of the folks whose gambling addictions this will nurture
www.riotgames.com/en/news/espo...
Why We're Opening Betting Sponsorships in Esports & How We're Doing It Responsibly
The guardrails we’re putting in place to ensure competitive integrity as we open this category for esports teams
www.riotgames.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
more and more elements of the games industry are going to align themselves with gambling in the coming years, in a normalization of market failure. it is crucial to build a new paradigm for games and it must be ideologically opposed to this one. restructuring around gambling is anti-culture.
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Working with Noclip to highlight great games that deserve a chance in the spotlight has been a real honour. I'm excited to continue doing that as part of our new gaming outlet.
Here's my first roundup, featuring 4 great games with under 100 reviews on Steam!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW4B...
Here's my first roundup, featuring 4 great games with under 100 reviews on Steam!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW4B...
4 Fantastic Steam Games with Fewer than 100 Reviews
YouTube video by Noclip Crew (for now)
www.youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Working with Noclip to highlight great games that deserve a chance in the spotlight has been a real honour. I'm excited to continue doing that as part of our new gaming outlet.
Here's my first roundup, featuring 4 great games with under 100 reviews on Steam!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW4B...
Here's my first roundup, featuring 4 great games with under 100 reviews on Steam!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW4B...
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YouTube has encouraged its moderators to leave up videos that may break the platform’s rules, including those with derogatory slurs or misinformation, as long as they're considered to be in the public interest. The shift comes as the GOP pressures YouTube to stop moderating content.
YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
YouTube has encouraged its moderators to leave up videos that may break the platform’s rules, including those with derogatory slurs or misinformation, as long as they're considered to be in the public interest. The shift comes as the GOP pressures YouTube to stop moderating content.
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Someone made a website where we all collectively solve every possible 5x5 Nonogram (aka Picross) 😅
11,263 down, 24,965,248 to go! Let's do it, folks!
pixelogic.app/every-...
11,263 down, 24,965,248 to go! Let's do it, folks!
pixelogic.app/every-...
May 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Someone made a website where we all collectively solve every possible 5x5 Nonogram (aka Picross) 😅
11,263 down, 24,965,248 to go! Let's do it, folks!
pixelogic.app/every-...
11,263 down, 24,965,248 to go! Let's do it, folks!
pixelogic.app/every-...
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Announcing Debug #10
We speak with UNDERTALE and DELTARUNE creator @tobyfox.undertale.com about working alone, his musical upbringing, developing with GameMaker, and more!
Available in premium quality print and DRM-free digital formats on June 4th
Pre-order now... debu.gg/10
We speak with UNDERTALE and DELTARUNE creator @tobyfox.undertale.com about working alone, his musical upbringing, developing with GameMaker, and more!
Available in premium quality print and DRM-free digital formats on June 4th
Pre-order now... debu.gg/10
May 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Announcing Debug #10
We speak with UNDERTALE and DELTARUNE creator @tobyfox.undertale.com about working alone, his musical upbringing, developing with GameMaker, and more!
Available in premium quality print and DRM-free digital formats on June 4th
Pre-order now... debu.gg/10
We speak with UNDERTALE and DELTARUNE creator @tobyfox.undertale.com about working alone, his musical upbringing, developing with GameMaker, and more!
Available in premium quality print and DRM-free digital formats on June 4th
Pre-order now... debu.gg/10
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The police should be banned from using live facial recognition technology on the public.
BUT the very least, we need safeguards that will protect us from this dangerous technology.
Join us if you agree: action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167674/...
BUT the very least, we need safeguards that will protect us from this dangerous technology.
Join us if you agree: action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167674/...
I oppose facial recognition
Facial recognition is dangerous and we need safeguards!
action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
May 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The police should be banned from using live facial recognition technology on the public.
BUT the very least, we need safeguards that will protect us from this dangerous technology.
Join us if you agree: action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167674/...
BUT the very least, we need safeguards that will protect us from this dangerous technology.
Join us if you agree: action.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/167674/...
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🎉 We're excited to announce our very first Thinky Direct!
Yep, we'll be sharing brand new trailers and exclusive reveals for lots of exciting thinky games!
📺 Watch live on Thursday, May 29!
👉 thinkygames.com/direct/
Yep, we'll be sharing brand new trailers and exclusive reveals for lots of exciting thinky games!
📺 Watch live on Thursday, May 29!
👉 thinkygames.com/direct/
May 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🎉 We're excited to announce our very first Thinky Direct!
Yep, we'll be sharing brand new trailers and exclusive reveals for lots of exciting thinky games!
📺 Watch live on Thursday, May 29!
👉 thinkygames.com/direct/
Yep, we'll be sharing brand new trailers and exclusive reveals for lots of exciting thinky games!
📺 Watch live on Thursday, May 29!
👉 thinkygames.com/direct/
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Announcing EDITIONS: Physical games designed with the care they deserve. We’re doing it differently. We’re doing it better.
Our new preservation & design-focused imprint redefines what a physical game can be.
First 3 games available now:
Our new preservation & design-focused imprint redefines what a physical game can be.
First 3 games available now:
EDITIONS by Lost In Cult
We’re proud to unveil EDITIONS - our bold new vision for physical media. Launching with a trio of acclaimed indie masterpieces for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, including Immortality, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, and Thank Goodness You’re Here!, we’re breathing new life into physical games for collectors and anyone with a real love for the art form.
www.lostincult.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Announcing EDITIONS: Physical games designed with the care they deserve. We’re doing it differently. We’re doing it better.
Our new preservation & design-focused imprint redefines what a physical game can be.
First 3 games available now:
Our new preservation & design-focused imprint redefines what a physical game can be.
First 3 games available now:
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48 indies. 75 minutes. The Six One Indie Showcase returns May 22nd 📺
Catch it on our YouTube and Twitch channels, plus official co-streams with IGN and GameSpot. Expect world premieres, showcase debuts, and so much more.
It’s almost showtime: www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
Catch it on our YouTube and Twitch channels, plus official co-streams with IGN and GameSpot. Expect world premieres, showcase debuts, and so much more.
It’s almost showtime: www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
May 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
48 indies. 75 minutes. The Six One Indie Showcase returns May 22nd 📺
Catch it on our YouTube and Twitch channels, plus official co-streams with IGN and GameSpot. Expect world premieres, showcase debuts, and so much more.
It’s almost showtime: www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
Catch it on our YouTube and Twitch channels, plus official co-streams with IGN and GameSpot. Expect world premieres, showcase debuts, and so much more.
It’s almost showtime: www.sixoneindie.com/showcase
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May 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Salt Lake City!
They made the city flags pride flags so you can't get in trouble for hanging them in your classroom
They made the city flags pride flags so you can't get in trouble for hanging them in your classroom
Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans
New emblems approved by city councils in defiance of bans on ‘unofficial flags’ on government property
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Salt Lake City!
They made the city flags pride flags so you can't get in trouble for hanging them in your classroom
They made the city flags pride flags so you can't get in trouble for hanging them in your classroom
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apologies to bill (they had to move) (march 22 1992)
May 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
apologies to bill (they had to move) (march 22 1992)
I'm pretty certain Blue Prince is going to be my GOTY. There's nothing quite like discovering a secret in a game and Blue Prince just keeps giving you more and more to uncover!! Think I'm gonna have to do a bigger write up of why this works so well 👑
May 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I'm pretty certain Blue Prince is going to be my GOTY. There's nothing quite like discovering a secret in a game and Blue Prince just keeps giving you more and more to uncover!! Think I'm gonna have to do a bigger write up of why this works so well 👑
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I've taught many people new to gamedev from kids to adult, from a practical educator lens I believe the main difference people credit to kids learning faster or easier than adults is they aren't yet consciously trying to avoid temporarily looking like a beginner at something
adding alt text to help
adding alt text to help
March 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I've taught many people new to gamedev from kids to adult, from a practical educator lens I believe the main difference people credit to kids learning faster or easier than adults is they aren't yet consciously trying to avoid temporarily looking like a beginner at something
adding alt text to help
adding alt text to help
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One more time for the people in the back
May 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
One more time for the people in the back
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THE INTERNET ARCHIVE IS BEING TAKEN DOWN!!
IF YOU CARE ABOUT PRESERVATION AND DON'T WANT DISINFORMATION TO GET WORSE PLEASE HELP PITCH IN!!
THE INTERNET ARCHIVE IS BEING TAKEN DOWN!!
IF YOU CARE ABOUT PRESERVATION AND DON'T WANT DISINFORMATION TO GET WORSE PLEASE HELP PITCH IN!!
Can you spare a minute to help mikhail horn?
Defend the Internet Archive
chng.it
April 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
chng.it/D7QxzVXDtN
THE INTERNET ARCHIVE IS BEING TAKEN DOWN!!
IF YOU CARE ABOUT PRESERVATION AND DON'T WANT DISINFORMATION TO GET WORSE PLEASE HELP PITCH IN!!
THE INTERNET ARCHIVE IS BEING TAKEN DOWN!!
IF YOU CARE ABOUT PRESERVATION AND DON'T WANT DISINFORMATION TO GET WORSE PLEASE HELP PITCH IN!!
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Game Dev Teachers & Lecturers Wanted
We're bringing back our 'Rising Stars' feature, which showcases the work of game dev students from universities around the UK
If you teach at a UK university, or can put us in touch with someone that does, please make yourselves known!
We're bringing back our 'Rising Stars' feature, which showcases the work of game dev students from universities around the UK
If you teach at a UK university, or can put us in touch with someone that does, please make yourselves known!
April 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Game Dev Teachers & Lecturers Wanted
We're bringing back our 'Rising Stars' feature, which showcases the work of game dev students from universities around the UK
If you teach at a UK university, or can put us in touch with someone that does, please make yourselves known!
We're bringing back our 'Rising Stars' feature, which showcases the work of game dev students from universities around the UK
If you teach at a UK university, or can put us in touch with someone that does, please make yourselves known!