Chris Murphy
@oghamsmith.bsky.social
Hooked on weird & wonderful creativity
Currently: Cooking up a suprise
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He/Him
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And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
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My tiny Over the Garden Wall fan game is now available for FREE! 🎉
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
The Round-about Orchard: A tiny OtGW fan game by JuliaMinamata
A two-room adventure game that takes about fifteen minutes to play
juliaminamata.itch.io
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My tiny Over the Garden Wall fan game is now available for FREE! 🎉
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
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Overwhelmingly positive! 🤯
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Overwhelmingly positive! 🤯
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Thank you again for all your support. It means a lot to me. ☺️
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
@team17.com Heyooo! Wondering if Golf with Your Friends 2 will have power-ups at launch?
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
@team17.com Heyooo! Wondering if Golf with Your Friends 2 will have power-ups at launch?
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It Takes a War is OUT NOW 📶
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It Takes a War is OUT NOW 📶
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
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Last night I went to the Puca Festival in Trim, Ireland.
It's all fun and games until someone unleashes a giant demonic hare.
It's all fun and games until someone unleashes a giant demonic hare.
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Last night I went to the Puca Festival in Trim, Ireland.
It's all fun and games until someone unleashes a giant demonic hare.
It's all fun and games until someone unleashes a giant demonic hare.
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EVIL EGG is OUT NOW and FREE FOREVER on Steam and Itch. infinite twin-stick paradise, no strings attached. it's not your fault you were born a monster.
download on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3651950/...
other links below
#gaming #indiegame #indie
🥚👽👾🍄
download on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3651950/...
other links below
#gaming #indiegame #indie
🥚👽👾🍄
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
EVIL EGG is OUT NOW and FREE FOREVER on Steam and Itch. infinite twin-stick paradise, no strings attached. it's not your fault you were born a monster.
download on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3651950/...
other links below
#gaming #indiegame #indie
🥚👽👾🍄
download on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3651950/...
other links below
#gaming #indiegame #indie
🥚👽👾🍄
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🐴 ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER 🐴 Horses of Hoofprint Bay – a lovingly hand-drawn 2D point and click barn buildup game where you take care of horses, train them, and compete for prize money! Breed adorable foals, hire and manage staff, and build the stable of your dreams!
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🐴 ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER 🐴 Horses of Hoofprint Bay – a lovingly hand-drawn 2D point and click barn buildup game where you take care of horses, train them, and compete for prize money! Breed adorable foals, hire and manage staff, and build the stable of your dreams!
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I reached out to The White House and asked about its use of AI-generated Halo imagery. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai just responded to me, and it's insane.
I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
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I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
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[Exclusive] The White House Responds To Its Use of Halo Imagery: 'Yet Another War Ended Under President Trump's Watch' | Alyssa Mercante - Video Games, Internet Culture & More
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October 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I reached out to The White House and asked about its use of AI-generated Halo imagery. White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai just responded to me, and it's insane.
I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
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I've removed the paywall. Please share and subscribe if you can.
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🎃 *Deep Breath* 🎃 Our first mega #Halloween drop, the Shifting Lodge Update for #EyesofHellfire is LIVE. So proud of the work we’ve put into this. Rediscover the Hellfire Club!
Thanks for supporting us in this Early Access journey! In-depth patch notes here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/172...
Thanks for supporting us in this Early Access journey! In-depth patch notes here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/172...
Eyes of Hellfire - An in-depth look at The Shifting Lodge Update - Steam News
Here's everything you need to know about this mega Halloween update.
store.steampowered.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎃 *Deep Breath* 🎃 Our first mega #Halloween drop, the Shifting Lodge Update for #EyesofHellfire is LIVE. So proud of the work we’ve put into this. Rediscover the Hellfire Club!
Thanks for supporting us in this Early Access journey! In-depth patch notes here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/172...
Thanks for supporting us in this Early Access journey! In-depth patch notes here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/172...
Announcing your shadow drop, lol 🙃
October 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Announcing your shadow drop, lol 🙃
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If you, like me, are a fiend for deductive narrative games (Obra Dinn, Golden Idol, etc) then you must check out the tremendous The Seance of Blake Manor (out today), which has become one of my favorite games of 2025. Only caveat is that I ran into a few nasty bugs www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATH_...
The Séance of Blake Manor | Release Date Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Raw Fury
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If you, like me, are a fiend for deductive narrative games (Obra Dinn, Golden Idol, etc) then you must check out the tremendous The Seance of Blake Manor (out today), which has become one of my favorite games of 2025. Only caveat is that I ran into a few nasty bugs www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATH_...
Such a good game. Absolutely deserved more attention.
It was hard-dun-by due to being in Disco Elysium's shadow, but it's a fantastic hadn't 😊!
It was hard-dun-by due to being in Disco Elysium's shadow, but it's a fantastic hadn't 😊!
NORCO is Steam Deck Verified & 65% off until the 29th of October
October 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Such a good game. Absolutely deserved more attention.
It was hard-dun-by due to being in Disco Elysium's shadow, but it's a fantastic hadn't 😊!
It was hard-dun-by due to being in Disco Elysium's shadow, but it's a fantastic hadn't 😊!
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Hi! We’re Verdant Games🐸, and here’s a first look at Sip of Sanity🛻. The game is in early development, but we couldn’t wait to already share a glimpse of the cozy, moody world we’re creating.🌄
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame #cozymystery #Retro3D #PS1
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame #cozymystery #Retro3D #PS1
October 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Hi! We’re Verdant Games🐸, and here’s a first look at Sip of Sanity🛻. The game is in early development, but we couldn’t wait to already share a glimpse of the cozy, moody world we’re creating.🌄
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame #cozymystery #Retro3D #PS1
#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #cozygame #cozymystery #Retro3D #PS1
@cameronswan.bsky.social fully agree with your review of The Keeper. I'm trying hard to understand the glowing praise most other folks have given it.
October 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
@cameronswan.bsky.social fully agree with your review of The Keeper. I'm trying hard to understand the glowing praise most other folks have given it.
Over an hour into Keeper, and I hate to say it, but it's not landing for me. I very much want it to, but it just ain't hitting.
I wonder if changes in any significant way the further you get into it.
I wonder if changes in any significant way the further you get into it.
October 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Over an hour into Keeper, and I hate to say it, but it's not landing for me. I very much want it to, but it just ain't hitting.
I wonder if changes in any significant way the further you get into it.
I wonder if changes in any significant way the further you get into it.
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Everybody's out here talking about how the Xbox Ally X performs.
We're asking the *REAL* questions.
We're asking the *REAL* questions.
October 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Everybody's out here talking about how the Xbox Ally X performs.
We're asking the *REAL* questions.
We're asking the *REAL* questions.
This game is TOO DAMN GOOD!!! Go and buy it 🙂🙂🙂!!!
BALL x PIT is OUT x NOW!
This brick-breaking, base-building roguelite is so wonderfully addictive, even the launch trailer narrator is losing his mind...
This brick-breaking, base-building roguelite is so wonderfully addictive, even the launch trailer narrator is losing his mind...
October 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This game is TOO DAMN GOOD!!! Go and buy it 🙂🙂🙂!!!
Love seeing fun cross-promo between publishers 🙂!
To celebrate the launch of @ballxpit.com today we've teamed up with @devolverdigital.com to bring you a bundle with Ballionaire!
Get 10% off both titles or 10% off Ball x Pit if you already own Ballionaire 🥳
Ballin 😎
🔗 store.steampowered.com/news/app/266...
Get 10% off both titles or 10% off Ball x Pit if you already own Ballionaire 🥳
Ballin 😎
🔗 store.steampowered.com/news/app/266...
October 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Love seeing fun cross-promo between publishers 🙂!
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Hold The Mine has been in development since December 2023. Here is a timelapse of the shots I have taken almost every day from the first day until today.
#indiedev #indiegame
#indiedev #indiegame
October 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Hold The Mine has been in development since December 2023. Here is a timelapse of the shots I have taken almost every day from the first day until today.
#indiedev #indiegame
#indiedev #indiegame
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hey #PortfolioDay ✨
i'm Gina, a composer for indie games!
starting to wrap up some projects so i’ll be available for new things in the new year 👀
if you’re making an extremely cool game and wanna work with a slightly cool person pls reach out!!
💌 ginaloughlinmusic@outlook.com
🕸 ginaloughlin.com
i'm Gina, a composer for indie games!
starting to wrap up some projects so i’ll be available for new things in the new year 👀
if you’re making an extremely cool game and wanna work with a slightly cool person pls reach out!!
💌 ginaloughlinmusic@outlook.com
🕸 ginaloughlin.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
hey #PortfolioDay ✨
i'm Gina, a composer for indie games!
starting to wrap up some projects so i’ll be available for new things in the new year 👀
if you’re making an extremely cool game and wanna work with a slightly cool person pls reach out!!
💌 ginaloughlinmusic@outlook.com
🕸 ginaloughlin.com
i'm Gina, a composer for indie games!
starting to wrap up some projects so i’ll be available for new things in the new year 👀
if you’re making an extremely cool game and wanna work with a slightly cool person pls reach out!!
💌 ginaloughlinmusic@outlook.com
🕸 ginaloughlin.com
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Halloween is fast approaching, and I'd love some more eyes for Without a Dawn. Yesterday, Jacob Geller talked about my game, which was an incredible feat! I feel some momentum building. Press, influencers, if you're into odd indie horror games, let me know! ☺️
#indiegames #horror #gaming
#indiegames #horror #gaming
October 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Halloween is fast approaching, and I'd love some more eyes for Without a Dawn. Yesterday, Jacob Geller talked about my game, which was an incredible feat! I feel some momentum building. Press, influencers, if you're into odd indie horror games, let me know! ☺️
#indiegames #horror #gaming
#indiegames #horror #gaming
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On the #GameMakersNotebook, @adamorth.bsky.social chats with @ubikh.bsky.social about his journey working for some of the biggest game developers and publishers, his work on the R&D side of games, the need for publishers to focus on quality of content/gameplay, and his pitching advice to developers!
October 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
On the #GameMakersNotebook, @adamorth.bsky.social chats with @ubikh.bsky.social about his journey working for some of the biggest game developers and publishers, his work on the R&D side of games, the need for publishers to focus on quality of content/gameplay, and his pitching advice to developers!