zoewi
@zoewi.bsky.social
Zo-ii | Playful Arts & Playful Culture
✨Playful Arts Curation
🦩Program Curator A MAZE. / Berlin
🦄Curator Sickhouse / The Overkill
🫶Co-founder Playful Arts Festival
https://zo-ii.com
✨Playful Arts Curation
🦩Program Curator A MAZE. / Berlin
🦄Curator Sickhouse / The Overkill
🫶Co-founder Playful Arts Festival
https://zo-ii.com
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zoewi
@zoewi.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Very excited to share the Playful Friday line-up I curated for The Overkill festival (NL) this week! The theme for the festival is Radical Joy Resistance and we're going to explore this from several angles with game creators, playful artists and other professionals.
More info: theoverkill.nl
More info: theoverkill.nl
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An eternal (and monthly) championing of the underground game scene, it's Indiepocalypse #70!
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by
@dorukb.bsky.social
-Cover by @fairywarriorcat.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-70
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by
@dorukb.bsky.social
-Cover by @fairywarriorcat.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-70
November 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
An eternal (and monthly) championing of the underground game scene, it's Indiepocalypse #70!
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by
@dorukb.bsky.social
-Cover by @fairywarriorcat.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-70
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by
@dorukb.bsky.social
-Cover by @fairywarriorcat.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-70
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We're trying to revive the original dream of Vine. techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/j...
Jack Dorsey funds diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine's video archive | TechCrunch
Jack Dorsey backs diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine's video archive of six-second, looping videos. A new app called diVine will give access to more than 100,000 archived Vine videos, restored f...
techcrunch.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Today is the LAST DAY of our crowdfunding! So here’s Marie Janin, co-director of Sickhouse, to thank you and invite you all to the opening of the new Sickhouse!
The last chance to be part of our new building 🧱 go to Sickhouse.creativefunding.nl and get amazing rewards!
The last chance to be part of our new building 🧱 go to Sickhouse.creativefunding.nl and get amazing rewards!
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Today is the LAST DAY of our crowdfunding! So here’s Marie Janin, co-director of Sickhouse, to thank you and invite you all to the opening of the new Sickhouse!
The last chance to be part of our new building 🧱 go to Sickhouse.creativefunding.nl and get amazing rewards!
The last chance to be part of our new building 🧱 go to Sickhouse.creativefunding.nl and get amazing rewards!
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🎮 3 DAYS until #SuperFESTival2025!
Toronto’s celebration of games as art kicks off Nov 1 with the Hand Eye Society Ball: Spooky Soirée, followed by a week of talks, workshops & game showcases across the city + online.
🎟️ Tickets: www.handeyesociety.com/event/superf...
Toronto’s celebration of games as art kicks off Nov 1 with the Hand Eye Society Ball: Spooky Soirée, followed by a week of talks, workshops & game showcases across the city + online.
🎟️ Tickets: www.handeyesociety.com/event/superf...
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🎮 3 DAYS until #SuperFESTival2025!
Toronto’s celebration of games as art kicks off Nov 1 with the Hand Eye Society Ball: Spooky Soirée, followed by a week of talks, workshops & game showcases across the city + online.
🎟️ Tickets: www.handeyesociety.com/event/superf...
Toronto’s celebration of games as art kicks off Nov 1 with the Hand Eye Society Ball: Spooky Soirée, followed by a week of talks, workshops & game showcases across the city + online.
🎟️ Tickets: www.handeyesociety.com/event/superf...
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2 DAYS LEFT! It's the final stretch!
In our minds, we're already painting, wiring, and creating the best Sickhouse... and we're counting on you! Thanks to Juliette Lizotte for her words 💜
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and support playful art platforms.
In our minds, we're already painting, wiring, and creating the best Sickhouse... and we're counting on you! Thanks to Juliette Lizotte for her words 💜
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and support playful art platforms.
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
2 DAYS LEFT! It's the final stretch!
In our minds, we're already painting, wiring, and creating the best Sickhouse... and we're counting on you! Thanks to Juliette Lizotte for her words 💜
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and support playful art platforms.
In our minds, we're already painting, wiring, and creating the best Sickhouse... and we're counting on you! Thanks to Juliette Lizotte for her words 💜
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and support playful art platforms.
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All year long, we dreamed about the events we would hold at our new location. And finally, with your help, we'll open in early 2026!
Thanks for your words, Jana Romanova! If you want to revisit the Dreamwalks, you can find the booklets in our rewards: go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl
Thanks for your words, Jana Romanova! If you want to revisit the Dreamwalks, you can find the booklets in our rewards: go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl
October 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
All year long, we dreamed about the events we would hold at our new location. And finally, with your help, we'll open in early 2026!
Thanks for your words, Jana Romanova! If you want to revisit the Dreamwalks, you can find the booklets in our rewards: go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl
Thanks for your words, Jana Romanova! If you want to revisit the Dreamwalks, you can find the booklets in our rewards: go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl
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Press START to build a new home with us! This week we want to achieve 80% of the goal. Would you help us?
Do you know someone who is enthusiastic of #playfulart? Or someone who wants to see the #culturalsector flourish?
Share our campaign with them!
We are all part of this game ;)
#crowdfunding
Do you know someone who is enthusiastic of #playfulart? Or someone who wants to see the #culturalsector flourish?
Share our campaign with them!
We are all part of this game ;)
#crowdfunding
October 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Press START to build a new home with us! This week we want to achieve 80% of the goal. Would you help us?
Do you know someone who is enthusiastic of #playfulart? Or someone who wants to see the #culturalsector flourish?
Share our campaign with them!
We are all part of this game ;)
#crowdfunding
Do you know someone who is enthusiastic of #playfulart? Or someone who wants to see the #culturalsector flourish?
Share our campaign with them!
We are all part of this game ;)
#crowdfunding
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9 DAYS LEFT to support Sickhouse's #fundraising!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
9 DAYS LEFT to support Sickhouse's #fundraising!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙
Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!
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A YEAR OF SPRINGS is 30% off for the #gamesunder5hours festival! 🕔🎮
check it out along with a bunch of other great narrative games in the Stories That Stick event bundle → store.steampowered.com/bundle/59940...
check it out along with a bunch of other great narrative games in the Stories That Stick event bundle → store.steampowered.com/bundle/59940...
October 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A YEAR OF SPRINGS is 30% off for the #gamesunder5hours festival! 🕔🎮
check it out along with a bunch of other great narrative games in the Stories That Stick event bundle → store.steampowered.com/bundle/59940...
check it out along with a bunch of other great narrative games in the Stories That Stick event bundle → store.steampowered.com/bundle/59940...
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Give @sickhouse-nl.bsky.social a home! 🏡 My super cool friends in Enschede have finally gotten the keys to a permanent place after an involuntary nomadic life. And of course nothing comes easy in the cultural world. Everything needs to be renovated and there is no money. Help them out by donating!
Sickhouse: Help ons nieuwe huis voor playful art te bouwen
Iedere euro die jij doneert draagt bij aan het openen van onze deuren zodat we exposities, films, concerten, game events, festivals, residencies, meet-ups en nog veel meer kunnen organiseren door het…
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October 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Give @sickhouse-nl.bsky.social a home! 🏡 My super cool friends in Enschede have finally gotten the keys to a permanent place after an involuntary nomadic life. And of course nothing comes easy in the cultural world. Everything needs to be renovated and there is no money. Help them out by donating!
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Are you or someone you know skipping GDC (or considering doing so) because of worries about coming to the US/San Francisco in the current environment?
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
September 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Are you or someone you know skipping GDC (or considering doing so) because of worries about coming to the US/San Francisco in the current environment?
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
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the “Play for Peace - Games for Palestine 2025 Charity Bundle” needs as much support as it can get right now. it’s halfway there with just 2 days to go!
itch.io/b/2979/play-...
please share and spread the word.
itch.io/b/2979/play-...
please share and spread the word.
September 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
the “Play for Peace - Games for Palestine 2025 Charity Bundle” needs as much support as it can get right now. it’s halfway there with just 2 days to go!
itch.io/b/2979/play-...
please share and spread the word.
itch.io/b/2979/play-...
please share and spread the word.
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⏰ Last Call! ⏰
You can submit your contributions for our Speakers’ Corner 🗣️ and our Booth of Things until September 26!
🎤 Speakers’ Corner – Our open stage for everyone who wants to join the conversation about games.
📰 Booth of Things – Our kiosk for your creative ideas and projects.
You can submit your contributions for our Speakers’ Corner 🗣️ and our Booth of Things until September 26!
🎤 Speakers’ Corner – Our open stage for everyone who wants to join the conversation about games.
📰 Booth of Things – Our kiosk for your creative ideas and projects.
September 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
⏰ Last Call! ⏰
You can submit your contributions for our Speakers’ Corner 🗣️ and our Booth of Things until September 26!
🎤 Speakers’ Corner – Our open stage for everyone who wants to join the conversation about games.
📰 Booth of Things – Our kiosk for your creative ideas and projects.
You can submit your contributions for our Speakers’ Corner 🗣️ and our Booth of Things until September 26!
🎤 Speakers’ Corner – Our open stage for everyone who wants to join the conversation about games.
📰 Booth of Things – Our kiosk for your creative ideas and projects.
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OPEN CALL
VIDEO GAME CREATION
ON OUR ALT CTRL
💸 2500€ PRIZE
📅 Deadline to submit: Sept 15, 2025
🛠️ Production: Nov–Dec
📦 Delivery: Jan 15, 2026
🎪 Exhibitions in Strasbourg & Amiens (Feb–Mar 2026)
👉 random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f...
🔎 Check out our technical sheet on the wonderful footpedals
VIDEO GAME CREATION
ON OUR ALT CTRL
💸 2500€ PRIZE
📅 Deadline to submit: Sept 15, 2025
🛠️ Production: Nov–Dec
📦 Delivery: Jan 15, 2026
🎪 Exhibitions in Strasbourg & Amiens (Feb–Mar 2026)
👉 random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f...
🔎 Check out our technical sheet on the wonderful footpedals
September 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
OPEN CALL
VIDEO GAME CREATION
ON OUR ALT CTRL
💸 2500€ PRIZE
📅 Deadline to submit: Sept 15, 2025
🛠️ Production: Nov–Dec
📦 Delivery: Jan 15, 2026
🎪 Exhibitions in Strasbourg & Amiens (Feb–Mar 2026)
👉 random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f...
🔎 Check out our technical sheet on the wonderful footpedals
VIDEO GAME CREATION
ON OUR ALT CTRL
💸 2500€ PRIZE
📅 Deadline to submit: Sept 15, 2025
🛠️ Production: Nov–Dec
📦 Delivery: Jan 15, 2026
🎪 Exhibitions in Strasbourg & Amiens (Feb–Mar 2026)
👉 random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f...
🔎 Check out our technical sheet on the wonderful footpedals
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Get ready for a fantastic showcase of games!
Our annual #GDoCExpo Direct debuts next week, Sept 16 at 1PM PT/4PM ET, so don't forget to hit "Notify Me" on the stream's page! 🙌🏾
With announcements, exclusives, & amazing indies galore, you won't want to miss this💚🩵
gdoc.events/Direct2025
#gamedev
Our annual #GDoCExpo Direct debuts next week, Sept 16 at 1PM PT/4PM ET, so don't forget to hit "Notify Me" on the stream's page! 🙌🏾
With announcements, exclusives, & amazing indies galore, you won't want to miss this💚🩵
gdoc.events/Direct2025
#gamedev
September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Get ready for a fantastic showcase of games!
Our annual #GDoCExpo Direct debuts next week, Sept 16 at 1PM PT/4PM ET, so don't forget to hit "Notify Me" on the stream's page! 🙌🏾
With announcements, exclusives, & amazing indies galore, you won't want to miss this💚🩵
gdoc.events/Direct2025
#gamedev
Our annual #GDoCExpo Direct debuts next week, Sept 16 at 1PM PT/4PM ET, so don't forget to hit "Notify Me" on the stream's page! 🙌🏾
With announcements, exclusives, & amazing indies galore, you won't want to miss this💚🩵
gdoc.events/Direct2025
#gamedev
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4️⃣2️⃣ You have 42 hours left to buy Queer Games Bundle 2025. Get over 600 radical, heartfelt games and projects for $60 (or $10+), less than the price of one AAA game. This morning, we've passed $80,000 for queer artists.
itch.io/b/3062
itch.io/b/3062
September 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
4️⃣2️⃣ You have 42 hours left to buy Queer Games Bundle 2025. Get over 600 radical, heartfelt games and projects for $60 (or $10+), less than the price of one AAA game. This morning, we've passed $80,000 for queer artists.
itch.io/b/3062
itch.io/b/3062
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The talk I did at @AMazeFest back in May is now online! We discuss @wednesdays-game.bsky.social and how our trauma shaped it. It was the first time I talked about what I went through in front of so many people, hope it will inspire you! ✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQxG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQxG...
A MAZE. / Berlin 2025 - Day 2 : Wednesdays: From Trauma with love
YouTube video by A MAZE.
www.youtube.com
August 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The talk I did at @AMazeFest back in May is now online! We discuss @wednesdays-game.bsky.social and how our trauma shaped it. It was the first time I talked about what I went through in front of so many people, hope it will inspire you! ✨
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQxG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQxG...
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As we all know the game industry is going through very turbulent times, unfortunately this has also affected several members of our collective. The silver lining is that one of the largest rooms in our coworking space in Berlin will be available from September 1st.
More info in thread...
More info in thread...
August 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
As we all know the game industry is going through very turbulent times, unfortunately this has also affected several members of our collective. The silver lining is that one of the largest rooms in our coworking space in Berlin will be available from September 1st.
More info in thread...
More info in thread...
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We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
August 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.
Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org
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It's the last week to get your submissions in for Leftfield 2025. They close on Friday 1st of August: airtable.com/appIQDFmYU3o...
July 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It's the last week to get your submissions in for Leftfield 2025. They close on Friday 1st of August: airtable.com/appIQDFmYU3o...
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TANGENTS is just 1 week away!!✨
We're excited to showcase a selection of weird and wonderful games from across Australia!!
And what the hell, @radiatoryang.bsky.social is there too 🤷♂️
We're excited to showcase a selection of weird and wonderful games from across Australia!!
And what the hell, @radiatoryang.bsky.social is there too 🤷♂️
July 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
TANGENTS is just 1 week away!!✨
We're excited to showcase a selection of weird and wonderful games from across Australia!!
And what the hell, @radiatoryang.bsky.social is there too 🤷♂️
We're excited to showcase a selection of weird and wonderful games from across Australia!!
And what the hell, @radiatoryang.bsky.social is there too 🤷♂️
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Photo drop of Sondi's opening at the Rijksmuseum last Saturday 💗 The listening session was beautiful and relaxing. The exhibition will be on display until August 24. Don't miss it!
July 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Photo drop of Sondi's opening at the Rijksmuseum last Saturday 💗 The listening session was beautiful and relaxing. The exhibition will be on display until August 24. Don't miss it!
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We're hosting an Alt.Ctrl Festival on Sunday August 24th! Want to showcase your game? Apply here:
www.wonderville.nyc/altctrlfest-...
www.wonderville.nyc/altctrlfest-...
Alt.Ctrl Fest 2025 — WONDERVILLE
www.wonderville.nyc
June 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We're hosting an Alt.Ctrl Festival on Sunday August 24th! Want to showcase your game? Apply here:
www.wonderville.nyc/altctrlfest-...
www.wonderville.nyc/altctrlfest-...
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We’re bringing the WINGS Elevate program back, sponsored by @clevendeavgames.bsky.social!🔥
A $50k USD prototype fund where 5 early-stage dev teams will get $10K USD, industry insights, and pitch support to finalize their game prototype!
Learn more & submit now ✅
bit.ly/WINGSElevate...
A $50k USD prototype fund where 5 early-stage dev teams will get $10K USD, industry insights, and pitch support to finalize their game prototype!
Learn more & submit now ✅
bit.ly/WINGSElevate...
July 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We’re bringing the WINGS Elevate program back, sponsored by @clevendeavgames.bsky.social!🔥
A $50k USD prototype fund where 5 early-stage dev teams will get $10K USD, industry insights, and pitch support to finalize their game prototype!
Learn more & submit now ✅
bit.ly/WINGSElevate...
A $50k USD prototype fund where 5 early-stage dev teams will get $10K USD, industry insights, and pitch support to finalize their game prototype!
Learn more & submit now ✅
bit.ly/WINGSElevate...