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Bayou Billy fan account. Age Ratings Manager @ Riot, used to work at Twitter (the less bad times) and Niantic. Runs @instructionderby.bsky.social Instruction Derby: A video game manual stream! Wednesdays at noon Pacific twitch.tv/nicmcconnell He/him
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Frosty Games Fest is a new digital showcase featuring the coolest upcoming and recently released games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand! Going live this Sunday, June 8 at 9am AEST on YouTube and Twitch. For more information and to watch Frosty Games Fest visit frostygamesfest.com

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Pointless Balatro lore: When I started Balatro dev I was living in my hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan. I had a bus stop outside my apartment (similar to the one in this image) and I based the art of 'Ride the Bus' on that bus stop! Every time I see that joker it reminds me of my old apartment

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This summer is popping off with some heat rocks. Can't wait for all of the indie showcases dropping gems, trailers and reveals!💣💣💥🤯 @dayofthedevs @_wholesomegames @womenledgames @LAGShowcase @frostyfest @BVIGaming @PlanetPlayGames @SEAGShowcase

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25 years ago this week, the Pacers played their first ever Finals game in a road loss to the Lakers (which was also LA's first Finals game in the Shaq era). The game was not particularly competitive and if you're wondering why, you'll get your answer in the form of a graphic about 18 seconds in.

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Honestly at this point primary every democrat who votes for any of this

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Our @soundstone.network giveaway ends today (14 hours from this post)! By following our shows and signing up for our newsletter you get extra chances to with $200 in your choice of platform currency and a bunch of my books and zines! Sign up, share, help spread the word! gleam.io/FeIFL/win-a-...

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Thinking about a game where you take the role of Gavin Newsom and you are tasked with making the most cowardly, cynical decisions at every step in service of an ultimately doomed presidential bid. I am going to call it You Win Some, You Newsom

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The NBA is so fun lol

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How many different ways can you say “Dragon Is Dead?” With the 1.0 launch in THREE days, we’re adding FIVE new languages! 🇨🇳Chinese 🇮🇹Italian 🇩🇪German 🇲🇽🇪🇸Spanish 🇫🇷French

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Time to restock games for some rarer systems. Lots of PC Engine games (Doraemon, Street Fighter II' and Puyo Puyo CD stand out). Also 2 great PC-FX games (while they last) and the first Samurai Shodown on the Neo Geo AES. Oh yeah! And the GameCenter CX DS game. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Hoping Mario Kart World has the ability to just let you select levels from a menu, none of this Burnout Paradise nonsense

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Went hands-on with @annapurna.com and @messhof.bsky.social's Wheel World a little while back and I posted some thoughts on the game over on WorthPlaying. "...the way the bike in Wheel World moves and reacts just feels right." Hit the link for the full preview: worthplaying.com/article/2025...

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Tapping the sign

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We're hiring at Lost In Cult! ✨ A few job listings incoming soon, but this one's for a new Project Manager for our growing team, where you'll be responsible for a number of our video game projects from start to finish. Info/application 'ere: www.designjobsboard.com/job/97162/pr...

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Hey. Hey you. You can try TRON: Catalyst right now on your computer.

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Mind Over Magnet is awesome - fun, clever and a really smooth presentation that feels great to play in. I love these puzzles. It’s in a bundle with 3 other absolutely incredible games and fits right in. Every game in this bundle is a certified banger. store.steampowered.com/bundle/53643...

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btw hey yall Pipistrello is out!! this game was on my IGF list for good reason, absolutely THE BEST zelda inspired indie game i've ever played, incredibly confident and goes in all kinds of interesting directions HUGE recommend, please check it out store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/...

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Man this is expert tier communication of the issue with a crystal clear call to action. Vital work.

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got ‘em (plus a few non-VB games)

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Richter, no!

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This Jonathan Joss stuff is unconscionable. The people who normalize and legitimize hate deserve nothing less than ruination at every conceivable level.

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A cool mail today

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Reupping this in case I know anyone with a connection there! I'd love to have a chat to learn more about the state of the industry including (especially) expectations for the upcoming age ratings regulatory changes. Thank you and also sorry

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Can't wait to see my in-a-constant-state-of-evolutionary-agony worm boy in glorious 4k

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LUCID will be in the Best Indie Games Summer Showcase 2025! 🌸💎🌸 Be sure to tune in TOMORROW and check it out!!! #indie3 #indiegame #gamedev

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Big, big plans. Come along for it. Daily videos and podcasts. And, finally, the energy drink review crossover you've all been asking for. (Free Post) www.patreon.com/posts/130498...

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Just hit 100 reviews on Steam for Pipistrello 🎉🥳 ALL positive! Not a single negative review!👏🏼🎊 @pockettrap.bsky.social

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Despelote - just outstanding stuff

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At ballhalla

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Keep calling and encouraging your Dem senators to use whatever rules they have to remove these provisions and tank as much of this "budget" bill as possible.

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