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kellidunlap.bsky.social
aka Dr Goose. Clinical psychologist. Game designer. Research Affiliate at AU Game Center. Executive Director at Take This. She/her.
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May 20 is the last day to get your Solo But Not Alone bundle! Your donations help us provide annual programming like AFK Rooms, industry health workshops, & more. So far, you've donated over $27,000 through this bundle. Can we hit $30,000 before Tuesday? Get your bundle! itch.io/b/2865/solo-...

Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman was born #OTD in 1925. After early work in spectral classification and galactic evolution, she became NASA’s first Chief of Astronomy and did foundational work planning and overseeing the development of the Hubble Space Telescope. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬 Image: NASA

Wonderful organization to volunteer for. From first hand, the rooms are quiet, welcoming, and low stimulation. Check it out at a con if you ever need a break!

Given recent conversations in the industry, I wanted to highlight some amazing organizations, resources, and community-driven groups working hard to advance accessibility in gaming. There’s a lot of great work happening — and it deserves more visibility. A thread ♿️♥️

There are many wonderful game accessibility nonprofits doing life changing work, from SpecialEffect to Makers Making Change, from NothingWithoutUs to Everyone Can, from CapGame to Warfighter Engaged to GameToo to the Let's Play Games Project. Don't let the current news distract from that.

For anyone feeling the post-con crash, have this timely article about after con crash from @takethis.org www.takethis.org/2017/09/how-...

Only 7 days left!

That’s a wrap on #PAXEast2025! We can’t thank you enough for visiting us in the AFK Room, donating at the Hope Booth, & attending our panels! Special thanks to @officialpax.bsky.social for having us again this year. It’s always a joy to be part of making your con safe, healthy, and fun! #PAXEast

Go show our friends at Take This some love, and get this SUPER RARE pin!!

Today! I’ll be speaking alongside @kellidunlap.bsky.social, @drkowert.bsky.social, and @wanderingshrink.bsky.social on research & findings in games and health. Here are the details: 👩🏻‍🔬Thursday, 5pm, Dragonfly: 100cc of Games Stat! What we know about games and health (13+)

For those that don't know, I'm the Board Chair for @takethisorg.bsky.social and we're launching a new giving option. Become a Pixel Patron today: givebutter.com/ZE8Jg4

Transforming lives together! 🌟 We raised $12.4M in 2024, supporting vital causes & touching millions. Your impact is a beacon of hope in a changing world. Read our Social Impact Report: bit.ly/3RjcRxs | #SocialImpact #HumbleBundle #Community

My #GDC2025 talk on #ethics in the game industry is now live and anyone can watch it (you don't need a vault access). gdcvault.com/play/1034956...

Congratulations to our Accelerate capstone project winners! All of our fellows gave brilliant presentations, and these 3 were chosen by our judges to receive prizes to help take their proposals to the next level: 🥇: Ro Patterson 🥈: @percivalkish.bsky.social 🥉: @jamycastsguidance.bsky.social

For those playing along at home, the annual Easter escape room / scavenger hunt for the kiddo is progressing. I finished the boarding passes that, when put in order, create a flight path that makes the # 3. I have an inflatable globe so the kiddo will draw the path and trace the number

So excited to play with this brilliant cast and be the worst fiend that has ever existed.

This week, the @takethisorg.bsky.social Accelerate fellows presented their capstones. 10 unique projects, 7 months in the making, all addressing challenges at the intersection of games and mental health. I am beyond proud and can’t wait to share their accomplishments!

Little gentle reminder to all the human creatives out there 💪

There are some fantastic games in this bundle, if you haven’t already checked it out. Plus you’d be helping out a great organization!

You're all AMAZING! With 6 weeks left, you've already donated over $20,000 & claimed hundreds of thousands of games from our Solo but Not Alone 5 fundraiser! An enormous thanks to @catlinggun.bsky.social for organizing! There's still time to pick up over 100 great games at itch.io/b/2865/solo-...

Here is my official challenge for the day: If you own Solo But Not Alone 5, or even one of the games in it, share a playthrough here on bluesky! Let's see these adorable games in action!

New week, new episode of Wolf Among Us! We’re back tonight at 6:30pm EST on twitch.tv/takethis.org

Another GDC in the books! I had a great time this year, got to meet my fellow Take This Fellows, reconnect with old friends, CAs, and colleagues. And make a few new friends besides.

We’re in Yerba for some therapeutic art in the park!! Share your game dev stories and help make a zine of joy, grief, hope, and resilience!! Here from 11-1

First panel of the day! Prismatic People: Queer Narratives Beyond Romance @londers.bsky.social @gensuta.itch.io @afnarratives.bsky.social @senabryer.com @nessathewriter.bsky.social