Steven Taarland
@staarland.bsky.social
📊 Senior Video Game Producer
🌈 IRL Programme Director @ IGDA Foundation
💃 Talk to me about DEI, Lifting, Production, D&D, Drag Race, Running
🔗 linktr.ee/Steventaarland
🌈 IRL Programme Director @ IGDA Foundation
💃 Talk to me about DEI, Lifting, Production, D&D, Drag Race, Running
🔗 linktr.ee/Steventaarland
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peak modeling career was making a chicken with teeth 🥰
Just make it exist first, you can make it good later ✨🐦
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
peak modeling career was making a chicken with teeth 🥰
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✨ #ScreenshotSaturday ✨
Alumni from our 2023 Virtual Exchange Velocity cohort formed a studio—@distanceovertime.bsky.social —and created Guiding Light! 🎮
A narrative adventure about memory & the afterlife, built with accessibility at its core.
👉 Play it: buff.ly/cv9FcZ8
#GameDev #IndieGames
Alumni from our 2023 Virtual Exchange Velocity cohort formed a studio—@distanceovertime.bsky.social —and created Guiding Light! 🎮
A narrative adventure about memory & the afterlife, built with accessibility at its core.
👉 Play it: buff.ly/cv9FcZ8
#GameDev #IndieGames
August 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
✨ #ScreenshotSaturday ✨
Alumni from our 2023 Virtual Exchange Velocity cohort formed a studio—@distanceovertime.bsky.social —and created Guiding Light! 🎮
A narrative adventure about memory & the afterlife, built with accessibility at its core.
👉 Play it: buff.ly/cv9FcZ8
#GameDev #IndieGames
Alumni from our 2023 Virtual Exchange Velocity cohort formed a studio—@distanceovertime.bsky.social —and created Guiding Light! 🎮
A narrative adventure about memory & the afterlife, built with accessibility at its core.
👉 Play it: buff.ly/cv9FcZ8
#GameDev #IndieGames
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The game I've been working on for the last almost 3 years at @timberlinestudio.bsky.social is finally announced!!! 😭😭✨✨
There was a lot of love poured into this gem of a game, so please share, whishlist it and tell us what you think of it!!! Hope you all enjoy it, cause we sure do #gamedev #indiedev
There was a lot of love poured into this gem of a game, so please share, whishlist it and tell us what you think of it!!! Hope you all enjoy it, cause we sure do #gamedev #indiedev
Dishing up Beastro! Don your apron in this cozy adventure fused with delicious deckbuilding!
👩🍳Build up your cozy town to table restaurant
🥕Grow ingredients, gather resources, & care for your animals
🍲Craft delicious meals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3N...
👩🍳Build up your cozy town to table restaurant
🥕Grow ingredients, gather resources, & care for your animals
🍲Craft delicious meals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3N...
Beastro | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Timberline Studio
www.youtube.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The game I've been working on for the last almost 3 years at @timberlinestudio.bsky.social is finally announced!!! 😭😭✨✨
There was a lot of love poured into this gem of a game, so please share, whishlist it and tell us what you think of it!!! Hope you all enjoy it, cause we sure do #gamedev #indiedev
There was a lot of love poured into this gem of a game, so please share, whishlist it and tell us what you think of it!!! Hope you all enjoy it, cause we sure do #gamedev #indiedev
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Just keep sharing this webcomic round. Eventually they'll get it...
August 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Just keep sharing this webcomic round. Eventually they'll get it...
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What a joke. The continuous race to the bottom in UK politics. Spineless bastard.
🚨 BREAKING | Labour is set to impose a sweeping ban on trans people using any "single-sex space".
In EHRC guidance that Labour is set to approve, trans people will be barred from accessing toilets, gyms and changing rooms that match their gender.
(Source: @TheTimes)
In EHRC guidance that Labour is set to approve, trans people will be barred from accessing toilets, gyms and changing rooms that match their gender.
(Source: @TheTimes)
August 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
What a joke. The continuous race to the bottom in UK politics. Spineless bastard.
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We are incredibly disappointed by the Labour government's decision to seek advice from such a narrow segment of our industry. You can find our open letter here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-...
July 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
We are incredibly disappointed by the Labour government's decision to seek advice from such a narrow segment of our industry. You can find our open letter here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-...
My home office trinket wall 🥰
July 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
My home office trinket wall 🥰
I'm kicking about Develop Conference today and till ~2pm tomorrow! If anyone wants to hang reach out!
Any IGDAF alumni shoot me a message, I have free pins and stickers 😅😘
Any IGDAF alumni shoot me a message, I have free pins and stickers 😅😘
July 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I'm kicking about Develop Conference today and till ~2pm tomorrow! If anyone wants to hang reach out!
Any IGDAF alumni shoot me a message, I have free pins and stickers 😅😘
Any IGDAF alumni shoot me a message, I have free pins and stickers 😅😘
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By every metric, wherever they've been trialled, shorter working weeks are better for business, workers and the economy at large.
Nearly 1,000 Britons adopt permanently shorter working week after trial
Nearly 1,000 Britons adopt permanently shorter working week after trial
All 17 businesses in six-month pilot to continue with either four-day week or nine-day fortnight
Nearly 1,000 British workers will adopt a permanently shorter working week, after the latest trial of a four-day week and similar changes to traditional working patterns.
All 17 British businesses in a six-month trial of the four-day week said they would continue with an arrangement consisting of either four days a week or nine days a fortnight. All the employees remained on their full salary. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
By every metric, wherever they've been trialled, shorter working weeks are better for business, workers and the economy at large.
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Massive Attack via Instagram.
July 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Massive Attack via Instagram.
Hey! I'm going to be at @developconference.com in a few weeks! If anyone wants to hang out, please don't hesitate to reach out 💕
June 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Hey! I'm going to be at @developconference.com in a few weeks! If anyone wants to hang out, please don't hesitate to reach out 💕
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So honoured to be included as a finalist in this year's Writing + Narrative Category!
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May 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
So honoured to be included as a finalist in this year's Writing + Narrative Category!
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Beyond honoured to be up for Game Dev Heroes finalist in Leadership 🥹
Amazing to see others up there from TKG and some familiar faces of @staarland.bsky.social @malloryog.bsky.social @holliepage.bsky.social !! 🎉
Amazing to see others up there from TKG and some familiar faces of @staarland.bsky.social @malloryog.bsky.social @holliepage.bsky.social !! 🎉
May 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Beyond honoured to be up for Game Dev Heroes finalist in Leadership 🥹
Amazing to see others up there from TKG and some familiar faces of @staarland.bsky.social @malloryog.bsky.social @holliepage.bsky.social !! 🎉
Amazing to see others up there from TKG and some familiar faces of @staarland.bsky.social @malloryog.bsky.social @holliepage.bsky.social !! 🎉
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Hey #PortfolioDay! 👋
I’m Radiant & I’m looking for my next gig! 8 years of experience.
Hire Me for:
👥 Production
🖼️ Creative Direction
🎨 Character Art
🖌️ Concept Art
🔆 UI Art
🎙️ Voice Acting
♿️ Accessibility
🎮 QA Lead
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
DMs are open or email me at radiantgbusiness (@) gmail (.) com
I’m Radiant & I’m looking for my next gig! 8 years of experience.
Hire Me for:
👥 Production
🖼️ Creative Direction
🎨 Character Art
🖌️ Concept Art
🔆 UI Art
🎙️ Voice Acting
♿️ Accessibility
🎮 QA Lead
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
DMs are open or email me at radiantgbusiness (@) gmail (.) com
April 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Hey #PortfolioDay! 👋
I’m Radiant & I’m looking for my next gig! 8 years of experience.
Hire Me for:
👥 Production
🖼️ Creative Direction
🎨 Character Art
🖌️ Concept Art
🔆 UI Art
🎙️ Voice Acting
♿️ Accessibility
🎮 QA Lead
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
DMs are open or email me at radiantgbusiness (@) gmail (.) com
I’m Radiant & I’m looking for my next gig! 8 years of experience.
Hire Me for:
👥 Production
🖼️ Creative Direction
🎨 Character Art
🖌️ Concept Art
🔆 UI Art
🎙️ Voice Acting
♿️ Accessibility
🎮 QA Lead
🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
DMs are open or email me at radiantgbusiness (@) gmail (.) com
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Some more GDC memories with @igdafoundation.org folk, through the beautiful lens of @staarland.bsky.social ❤️
April 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Some more GDC memories with @igdafoundation.org folk, through the beautiful lens of @staarland.bsky.social ❤️
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📢 IGDA Foundation 2025 Virtual Exchange program's applications are now open!
Are you a student? A professional transitioning into games? A games professional looking to level up? Apply now!
👉Learn More: www.igdafoundation.org/application
Are you a student? A professional transitioning into games? A games professional looking to level up? Apply now!
👉Learn More: www.igdafoundation.org/application
February 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📢 IGDA Foundation 2025 Virtual Exchange program's applications are now open!
Are you a student? A professional transitioning into games? A games professional looking to level up? Apply now!
👉Learn More: www.igdafoundation.org/application
Are you a student? A professional transitioning into games? A games professional looking to level up? Apply now!
👉Learn More: www.igdafoundation.org/application
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The virtual exchange is an awesome program to help you boost your career and connect you to a welcoming community! Honestly one of the best things I did last year <3
📢 IGDA Foundation 2025 Virtual Exchange program's applications are now open!
Are you a student? A professional transitioning into games? A games professional looking to level up? Apply now!
👉Learn More: www.igdafoundation.org/application
Are you a student? A professional transitioning into games? A games professional looking to level up? Apply now!
👉Learn More: www.igdafoundation.org/application
February 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The virtual exchange is an awesome program to help you boost your career and connect you to a welcoming community! Honestly one of the best things I did last year <3
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Soft-launching my GDC appearance this year. I'm pitching a new early game concept from our team, working with cool Kiwi people to ring in a stellar soiree, doing portfolio reviews for the IGDA, and potentially helping another indie with their showcase. Then I'll die, I guess.
February 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Soft-launching my GDC appearance this year. I'm pitching a new early game concept from our team, working with cool Kiwi people to ring in a stellar soiree, doing portfolio reviews for the IGDA, and potentially helping another indie with their showcase. Then I'll die, I guess.
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February 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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🚨 Developers, plan ahead! 🗓️
Join DLCforCharity on Steam, May 25-30, 2025
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#GamingForGood #IndieDevs #GameDev
Join DLCforCharity on Steam, May 25-30, 2025
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✅ Support
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✅ Donate 20% for maximum impact (5% min)
Sign up by March 31: igdafoundation.org/dlc
#GamingForGood #IndieDevs #GameDev
February 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🚨 Developers, plan ahead! 🗓️
Join DLCforCharity on Steam, May 25-30, 2025
✅ Prime Steam exposure
✅ Support
@IGDAFoundation
✅ Donate 20% for maximum impact (5% min)
Sign up by March 31: igdafoundation.org/dlc
#GamingForGood #IndieDevs #GameDev
Join DLCforCharity on Steam, May 25-30, 2025
✅ Prime Steam exposure
✅ Support
@IGDAFoundation
✅ Donate 20% for maximum impact (5% min)
Sign up by March 31: igdafoundation.org/dlc
#GamingForGood #IndieDevs #GameDev
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Quote skeeting with alt text
Yall know my position on this
Yall know my position on this
February 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Quote skeeting with alt text
Yall know my position on this
Yall know my position on this
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there are many sexual abusers in the games industry.
I hear the few I know about praised constantly as close friends, icons, and inspirations, but privately, they have caused hell.
they are not my stories to tell, but this is one of the reasons no one (except their victims) know who they are
I hear the few I know about praised constantly as close friends, icons, and inspirations, but privately, they have caused hell.
they are not my stories to tell, but this is one of the reasons no one (except their victims) know who they are
I think all the time about the interviewer who asked Meryl Streep “how did you not know about Weinstein” and she was like “I didn’t know because he NEEDED me not to know”
it isn’t a character flaw to have been deceived by someone who is a deceit expert cultivating the cover of your faith & goodwill
it isn’t a character flaw to have been deceived by someone who is a deceit expert cultivating the cover of your faith & goodwill
Whenever someone is outed as problematic, there are a billion people who need to see, in sky-writing, "you didn't know, that's ok, but now you do, act accordingly."
No one expects you to be psychic or in on every whisper network, and folks inferring so aren't being fair. WHISPER networks. WHISPER.
No one expects you to be psychic or in on every whisper network, and folks inferring so aren't being fair. WHISPER networks. WHISPER.
January 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
there are many sexual abusers in the games industry.
I hear the few I know about praised constantly as close friends, icons, and inspirations, but privately, they have caused hell.
they are not my stories to tell, but this is one of the reasons no one (except their victims) know who they are
I hear the few I know about praised constantly as close friends, icons, and inspirations, but privately, they have caused hell.
they are not my stories to tell, but this is one of the reasons no one (except their victims) know who they are