Inari Revonjoki
@inariflexion.bsky.social
👩🎤 She/her
🧙♀️ Social Justice Warlock
✊ Chaotic Moral
🦊 Mother of Puppers
☕ Coffee and records enthusiast
🎮 Principal Game Designer
📝 Former: CI Games, CaptureAge, Fishlabs, Next Games, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ivory Tower
🌈 Opinions are my own
🧙♀️ Social Justice Warlock
✊ Chaotic Moral
🦊 Mother of Puppers
☕ Coffee and records enthusiast
🎮 Principal Game Designer
📝 Former: CI Games, CaptureAge, Fishlabs, Next Games, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ivory Tower
🌈 Opinions are my own
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Inari Revonjoki
@inariflexion.bsky.social
· Jan 26
Since I've been out of here for quite some time, intro update:
Hei, I'm Inari! (she/her)
I'm a French-Finnish game designer, working mostly on AA+ games from my home in Helsinki.
Previous titles include The Crew Motorfest, AC Mirage and Age of Mythology Retold.
Neurospiciness and LGBTQ+ included.
Hei, I'm Inari! (she/her)
I'm a French-Finnish game designer, working mostly on AA+ games from my home in Helsinki.
Previous titles include The Crew Motorfest, AC Mirage and Age of Mythology Retold.
Neurospiciness and LGBTQ+ included.
Introducing myself with "Hi, I'm Inari and I use to carve knives with lasers for a living": check
Starting a conference on hope(punk) by talking about the current state of the world: check
Ending with "hopepunk is not a subgenre but a framework for resistance narratives": check
Starting a conference on hope(punk) by talking about the current state of the world: check
Ending with "hopepunk is not a subgenre but a framework for resistance narratives": check
May 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Introducing myself with "Hi, I'm Inari and I use to carve knives with lasers for a living": check
Starting a conference on hope(punk) by talking about the current state of the world: check
Ending with "hopepunk is not a subgenre but a framework for resistance narratives": check
Starting a conference on hope(punk) by talking about the current state of the world: check
Ending with "hopepunk is not a subgenre but a framework for resistance narratives": check
Been a while since my last talk, can't say I'm not a bit stressed ✨
May 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Been a while since my last talk, can't say I'm not a bit stressed ✨
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In response to the Polygon and Giant Bomb news, I created an indie and worker-owned games media starter pack.
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
May 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
In response to the Polygon and Giant Bomb news, I created an indie and worker-owned games media starter pack.
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Hopepunk masterpiece we needed this year.
a man and a woman are standing next to each other in front of a wall with the number 33 on it
ALT: a man and a woman are standing next to each other in front of a wall with the number 33 on it
media.tenor.com
April 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Hopepunk masterpiece we needed this year.
God, the prelude got me to tears with Sophie 😭
But I am very happy to have Lune on the team, she's such a lovable character to me, I can never get enough of her 🫶
But I am very happy to have Lune on the team, she's such a lovable character to me, I can never get enough of her 🫶
April 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
God, the prelude got me to tears with Sophie 😭
But I am very happy to have Lune on the team, she's such a lovable character to me, I can never get enough of her 🫶
But I am very happy to have Lune on the team, she's such a lovable character to me, I can never get enough of her 🫶
ACAB includes HR ✊
a man in a military uniform talks to another man with the words " collaboration with the enemy "
ALT: a man in a military uniform talks to another man with the words " collaboration with the enemy "
media.tenor.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
ACAB includes HR ✊
Had a fun workshop with some team members yesterday.
We made our own DND sheets and the others then made one for us.
I feel I'm being called out for being a nerd 🤣
We made our own DND sheets and the others then made one for us.
I feel I'm being called out for being a nerd 🤣
April 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Had a fun workshop with some team members yesterday.
We made our own DND sheets and the others then made one for us.
I feel I'm being called out for being a nerd 🤣
We made our own DND sheets and the others then made one for us.
I feel I'm being called out for being a nerd 🤣
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This is the ‘disruption’ playbook. I have really bad news for anyone stupid enough to be building reliance on generative AI into their processes. It’s so cheap!
i miss when ubers were $10 for a 40 min ride
April 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is the ‘disruption’ playbook. I have really bad news for anyone stupid enough to be building reliance on generative AI into their processes. It’s so cheap!
Has anyone reached that point where they don't like games anymore? But still somewhat enjoy making them despite the state of the industry 🤔
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
a group of store employees are standing in a store and one of them is talking to another employee .
ALT: a group of store employees are standing in a store and one of them is talking to another employee .
media.tenor.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Has anyone reached that point where they don't like games anymore? But still somewhat enjoy making them despite the state of the industry 🤔
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
Since I rescued him from the shelter 7 years ago, allow me to share said shelter's picture of my soul dog 🫶✨
March 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Since I rescued him from the shelter 7 years ago, allow me to share said shelter's picture of my soul dog 🫶✨
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I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
March 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
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Better a pig than a gen A.I. user!
March 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Better a pig than a gen A.I. user!
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Okay listening.
@itsquinns.bsky.social comment on cultural memory of gamers is a big thing for me. At cons when I'm hearing about a new game from a creator, I'll say, "Oh it is like this game from the 90s." I'll get a blank stare, then explain that element that lines up perfectly.
@itsquinns.bsky.social comment on cultural memory of gamers is a big thing for me. At cons when I'm hearing about a new game from a creator, I'll say, "Oh it is like this game from the 90s." I'll get a blank stare, then explain that element that lines up perfectly.
Play to Find Out, the Quinns Quest Actual Play show, is now LIVE!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5hteYTS...
Pocket Casts: pca.st/g3lsknpc
Castbox: castbox.fm/vh/6532883
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g8H...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5hteYTS...
Pocket Casts: pca.st/g3lsknpc
Castbox: castbox.fm/vh/6532883
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g8H...
Play to Find Out
Games Podcast · Series · Play to Find Out is an actual play podcast that brings notorious old games from the 80s and 90s back to the table.
podcasts.apple.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Okay listening.
@itsquinns.bsky.social comment on cultural memory of gamers is a big thing for me. At cons when I'm hearing about a new game from a creator, I'll say, "Oh it is like this game from the 90s." I'll get a blank stare, then explain that element that lines up perfectly.
@itsquinns.bsky.social comment on cultural memory of gamers is a big thing for me. At cons when I'm hearing about a new game from a creator, I'll say, "Oh it is like this game from the 90s." I'll get a blank stare, then explain that element that lines up perfectly.
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Ignore the terrible choice of header image, this is a great read. We cannot both be a defining medium of the 21st century, and also 'just games so don't perceive us'. Games won't make anybody fascist or violent, but the communities grown inside and around games clearly can.
Yep. Fine work, @keefstuart.bsky.social. www.theguardian.com/games/2025/m...
Video games can’t escape their role in the radicalisation of young men | Keith Stuart
Those of us who spend our lives gaming can no longer deny knowledge that our online communities are awash with disturbing hate speech and violent rhetoric
www.theguardian.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Ignore the terrible choice of header image, this is a great read. We cannot both be a defining medium of the 21st century, and also 'just games so don't perceive us'. Games won't make anybody fascist or violent, but the communities grown inside and around games clearly can.
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TW racisme et misogynie.
Pour préserver la paix sur ce réseau, le post est disponible sur Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DHahgZmAbw...
Pour préserver la paix sur ce réseau, le post est disponible sur Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DHahgZmAbw...
March 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
TW racisme et misogynie.
Pour préserver la paix sur ce réseau, le post est disponible sur Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DHahgZmAbw...
Pour préserver la paix sur ce réseau, le post est disponible sur Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DHahgZmAbw...
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i've seen some comments calling our characters 'ugly'...?
reskeet if you think they're hot, i'm trying to see something
reskeet if you think they're hot, i'm trying to see something
March 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
i've seen some comments calling our characters 'ugly'...?
reskeet if you think they're hot, i'm trying to see something
reskeet if you think they're hot, i'm trying to see something
You can't spell radical without rad 🌈✨
Spotted this lovely wheat pasted art in Petworth a few minutes from my neighborhood where I’m staying for a couple days.
March 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
You can't spell radical without rad 🌈✨
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THIS IS IT! This is the announce I've been softly teasing!!!
In addition to my gamedev work, I've been working on a side-project aimed at protecting and preserving the amazing trans community that's here on Bluesky.
We've seen the writing on the wall since the election, and we're taking action!
In addition to my gamedev work, I've been working on a side-project aimed at protecting and preserving the amazing trans community that's here on Bluesky.
We've seen the writing on the wall since the election, and we're taking action!
We’re excited to announce NorthSky Social Cooperative where we are building a new ATproto platform for the benefit of marginalized communities that prioritizes the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
After increasing hostility toward these communities we are taking action to provide a platform built by and for us
After increasing hostility toward these communities we are taking action to provide a platform built by and for us
Sign up for an Invite
northskysocial.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
THIS IS IT! This is the announce I've been softly teasing!!!
In addition to my gamedev work, I've been working on a side-project aimed at protecting and preserving the amazing trans community that's here on Bluesky.
We've seen the writing on the wall since the election, and we're taking action!
In addition to my gamedev work, I've been working on a side-project aimed at protecting and preserving the amazing trans community that's here on Bluesky.
We've seen the writing on the wall since the election, and we're taking action!
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NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM
NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
To all tall people at concerts:
If there is a bit of space in front of someone shorter than you, it's usually meant for us to see better by reducing the amount of space the other tall people are taking in our field of view.
It's not an invitation to come and prevent us from enjoying the spectacle.
If there is a bit of space in front of someone shorter than you, it's usually meant for us to see better by reducing the amount of space the other tall people are taking in our field of view.
It's not an invitation to come and prevent us from enjoying the spectacle.
a woman wearing glasses and a blue shirt says do n't be rude netflix
ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a blue shirt says do n't be rude netflix
media.tenor.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
To all tall people at concerts:
If there is a bit of space in front of someone shorter than you, it's usually meant for us to see better by reducing the amount of space the other tall people are taking in our field of view.
It's not an invitation to come and prevent us from enjoying the spectacle.
If there is a bit of space in front of someone shorter than you, it's usually meant for us to see better by reducing the amount of space the other tall people are taking in our field of view.
It's not an invitation to come and prevent us from enjoying the spectacle.
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Congrats to @sandwitchdev.bsky.social for Best Debut game & Best Indie game awards at the Pegases 2025 (French video games awards)!👍
“We think it's important to make people dream with utopias rather than dystopias."
“We think it's important to make people dream with utopias rather than dystopias."
[Thread] Caravan SandWitch is now available on Steam, Switch & PS5. This sci-fi narrative exploration game invented a new subgenre: “Provencepunk". I really enjoyed it, and recommend it. But all tastes are different, so I invite you to read this thread to find out if this game is for you. (1/16)
March 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Congrats to @sandwitchdev.bsky.social for Best Debut game & Best Indie game awards at the Pegases 2025 (French video games awards)!👍
“We think it's important to make people dream with utopias rather than dystopias."
“We think it's important to make people dream with utopias rather than dystopias."
If "He who saves his country does not violate any law," let's hope some Americans do not violate any law 🙏
a man in a judge 's robe is sitting at a desk with a book that says ' attorney '
ALT: a man in a judge 's robe is sitting at a desk with a book that says ' attorney '
media.tenor.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If "He who saves his country does not violate any law," let's hope some Americans do not violate any law 🙏
Am I the only one thinking "Soulslike" is not a genre but a pervasive design philosophy?
a yellow duck with black feathers on its head looks down
ALT: a yellow duck with black feathers on its head looks down
media.tenor.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Am I the only one thinking "Soulslike" is not a genre but a pervasive design philosophy?
When I think of all the out-of-touch design takes I hear from veteran designers (not putting air quotes here out of respect) I'm wondering if I should start a blog or become a freelancer to help companies get their design direction straight...
Latest: "We don't do documents because it's old school"
Latest: "We don't do documents because it's old school"
a man is holding a piece of bread over a woman 's face and asking what are you ?
ALT: a man is holding a piece of bread over a woman 's face and asking what are you ?
media.tenor.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
When I think of all the out-of-touch design takes I hear from veteran designers (not putting air quotes here out of respect) I'm wondering if I should start a blog or become a freelancer to help companies get their design direction straight...
Latest: "We don't do documents because it's old school"
Latest: "We don't do documents because it's old school"
French streaming charity event for DWB took a stance against hate.
Thousands of people got banned for disagreeing with that stance. What a world to live in. 😩
Thank you @speedons.fr 👏
Wish more of game events will do that 🥰
Thousands of people got banned for disagreeing with that stance. What a world to live in. 😩
Thank you @speedons.fr 👏
Wish more of game events will do that 🥰
March 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
French streaming charity event for DWB took a stance against hate.
Thousands of people got banned for disagreeing with that stance. What a world to live in. 😩
Thank you @speedons.fr 👏
Wish more of game events will do that 🥰
Thousands of people got banned for disagreeing with that stance. What a world to live in. 😩
Thank you @speedons.fr 👏
Wish more of game events will do that 🥰