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Chris Wright

@surprisingchris.bsky.social

Founder and MD at narrative indie games label, @fellowtraveller.games, and Aussie games marketing agency, Double Jump Communications. Board Member, ACMI museum of screen culture.

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We're excited and proud to announce that Digital Foundry is now fully independent, having parted ways amicably with IGN. In this DF Direct Special, we share our thoughts and aspirations for the future of the channel: youtu.be/tl7bIJ2yu4I

07.08.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3198    ๐Ÿ” 563    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 150    ๐Ÿ“Œ 133
Why Are They Yellow?
Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/lilyalexandre Watch my exclusive video, "Lily & Vic attempt to review The Emoji Movie":โ€ฆ Why Are They Yellow?

"That's how play should feel. The children should suffer as I have suffered."

๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ playing 1000xRESIST is suffering, as intended. Glad you enjoyed it and great video, @lily-is.online!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vio9...

07.08.2025 21:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I am back on the job hunt.

Please let me know if you are looking for:
Events Management
Content Strategy
Scouting / Biz Dev
Producer for Live or Taped Segments
Someone to talk about indie games for hours

Please let me know and please share with others.
Contact cthuloops at gmail.com.

Thank you!

07.08.2025 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Hey, so this is happening. Officially the first @fellowtraveller.games x @superraregames.bsky.social collab. Really proud to finally make this happen -- big shout-out to the team at Super Rare.

04.08.2025 07:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ GIVEAWAY ๐ŸŽ
Inspekta's giving out 5 physical Switch copies of GREAT GOD GROVE signed by AAALL THE BIZZYBOYS! Participate BY August 6th for a chance to win
โค๏ธ Follow us!
โ™ป๏ธ Retweet this post!
๐Ÿ’ฌ Reply with who your favorite god is, and why!
5 winners chosen August 7th!

01.08.2025 01:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 293    ๐Ÿ” 220    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 181    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

GREAT GOD GROVE IN THE REAL! SO REAL YOU CAN BITE IT AND TASTE IT!

SO REAL THAT THE INTERNET CENSORS CAN NEVER MAKE YOUR COPY MAGICALLY DISAPPEAR!

01.08.2025 23:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 105    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shoutout to one of our fave duos on #InternationalFriendshipDay ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿฅ‹ Ringo, a martial artist
๐Ÿบ Wolfe, a scoundrel

Their journey in Wander Stars is about more than just adventure, it's about finding friendship when we need it the most ๐Ÿซถ

Wishlist now for launch on Sep 19! ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ’ฅ bit.ly/WanderStars

30.07.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You are a clone named Watcher, and youโ€™ve made a grave mistake.

๐Ÿ’  Surface a 1,000-year-old lie from the cosmic shadows
๐Ÿ’  Commune with sisters to discover the forbidden truths of your god
๐Ÿ’  Unravel a tapestry of familial pain, love and revolution

1000xRESIST is 30% off on Steam for the first time.

26.07.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 953    ๐Ÿ” 395    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 104
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The best games of 2025 so far, picked by NPR's staff From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff and contributors round up their favorite games of the year so far.

"Ruminative and gorgeously written, Citizen Sleeper 2 explores the fragility and hope of life on the margins of unchecked capitalism."

Thanks, @mastromarino.bsky.social - we agree!

Check out @npr.org's "Best Games of 2025" ๐Ÿ‘‡

22.07.2025 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey that's me!

26.07.2025 06:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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18 great games you might have missed in 2025 - Guides & Editorial | PlayStation Discover some of 2025's best new games for PlayStation 4 and PS5 consoles, including epic RPGs, tricky puzzlers, the return of a fighting legend, and touching indie stories.

We ran a lil editorial on great PlayStation games you might have missed in 2025, featuring Blue Prince, Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip, Promise Mascot Agency, Bionic Bay, Citizen Sleeper 2 and more...

www.playstation.com/en-gb/editor...

17.07.2025 12:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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From the Starward Belt to the Mushroom Kingdom, Body Possession Is Horrifying How Citizen Sleeper 2 and Super Mario Odyssey turn body possession into a video game mechanic.

ICYMI I had a couple of pieces drop yesterday! One was my first feature for Endless Mode, where I discussed Citizen Sleeper 2 (again), Super Mario Odyssey, and how they both offer horrifying approaches to body possession:

www.endlessmode.com/video-games/...

17.07.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Turn-Based Anime RPG Wander Stars Delayed Weeks Beforeย Release "We heard you loud and clear."

Wander Stars has a new release date due to player feedback. Read about the delay and what it means for the game's development.

18.07.2025 12:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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This Week in Videogames - TWIV Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.

Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.

We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.

17.07.2025 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 747    ๐Ÿ” 156    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 63    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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An important update on the release date for Wander Stars โฌ‡๏ธ

17.07.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Hekki GOTTEM. They are PLAYING AND ENJOYING #1000xRESIST

16.07.2025 03:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 298    ๐Ÿ” 55    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Healer: Art can be sharper than a scalpel.

Healer: Art can be sharper than a scalpel.

Monument: Here lies Sister Pink who is a sore loser and a big dreamer.

Monument: Here lies Sister Pink who is a sore loser and a big dreamer.

Studious Shell: Language is an act of excruciating violence.

Studious Shell: Language is an act of excruciating violence.

Maverick Shell: Trust your instincts, even the ugly ones. Let them guide you.

Maverick Shell: Trust your instincts, even the ugly ones. Let them guide you.

1000xRESIST is brimming with incredible quotes, but these are some of my favorites

17.07.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 193    ๐Ÿ” 60    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The Drifter is OUT NOW! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Solve your own murder in our fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. 15% off for launch!
Steam ๐Ÿคœ store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/...
GoG ๐Ÿคœ www.gog.com/en/game/the_...

It's been a long road working on this one- so exciting to finally get it in people's hands!

17.07.2025 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 519    ๐Ÿ” 195    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 39    ๐Ÿ“Œ 49

Friend of mine is writing a book about videogames... He's in need of a good editor.

It's a paid gig -- if any freelancers are available and have the chops to do this sort of work on a professional level, hit me up with your particulars.

And if not you bt you know someone, please spread the word!

13.07.2025 23:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 140    ๐Ÿ” 136    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 44    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Leaving, Staying - Unwinnable Leaving the Eye is almost impossible. Youโ€™re just going to have to make the most of it.

"[W]ill you continue to travel, or will you stay?"

@jaymcastello.bsky.social muses on permanence and home in Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2:

08.07.2025 00:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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@jumpovertheage.com is at Games Transformed! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

In conversation with @itsquinns.bsky.social on the highly anticipated Citizen Sleeper 2

#GamesTransformed2025

TICKETS: www.tickettailor.com/events/games...

08.07.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Job Opportunity - Associate Product Manager โ€” Fellow Traveller Games We have the rare opportunity to join the Fellow Traveller marketing team as an Associate Product Manager. Help our developer partners bring unique, story-rich indie games to life! As Associate Produc...

We're seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our travelling party!
Help shape the journey of unique, story-rich indie games, and support go-to-market plans that resonate with indie players. You can find out more details here: bit.ly/4lk7FXf

11.07.2025 06:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 90    ๐Ÿ” 41    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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"The writing itself is snappy, heartfelt, and funny [...] and there's some eye candy to boot!" - @davidvinc.bsky.social

We're with you there, David ๐Ÿ˜ณ Who wouldn't agree to catch some waves with Rad Ralph? ๐Ÿ„

Check out his preview of the Wander Stars beta below ๐Ÿ‘‡
youtu.be/K6MRwxG13yc

10.07.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Online - Games - Games Production Fund - Funding and Support - Screen Australia The Games Production Fund will provide grants of up to $100,000 to support the development of original, Australian independent games, with a budget of up to $500,000 at the time of applying, to take t...

๐Ÿ“ข APPLICATIONS OPEN: Games Production Fund & Emerging Gamemakers Fund

Up to $100k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...

Up to $30k for AUS game makers:
www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-...

Eligibility guidelines, FAQs + our latest Trends Reports available online ๐Ÿ’™

10.07.2025 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 60    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Preorders for the Fangamer Crow Country physical editions are live!

Choose from the Deluxe or Standard edition for Nintendo Switch or PS5 fanga.me/r/crow-count...

08.07.2025 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 141    ๐Ÿ” 55    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Vale Kia Carnival, you served us well

04.07.2025 00:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wander Stars on Steam Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Collect all 200 words, earn Pep Ups from honorable victories and become a Kiai master. Befriend your rivals, uncoverโ€ฆ

What players are saying about Wander Stars:

"The story, the art, the music, the gameplay, it's all REALLY good"
"You have to appreciate when an indie game does something really unique"
"I love that it's essentially a deck builder without the cards"

Want to know more?

๐Ÿ’ฅ bit.ly/WanderStars

03.07.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Burying a body in the woods.

02.07.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 79    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Paste Games is now Endless Mode. Iโ€™m the Tabletop Columnist, and Iโ€™m writing weekly about analog games. Splitting my time between big corpo stuff and the weirdest indie stuff youโ€™ve ever seen, so make sure you send me your DIY goblin games.

01.07.2025 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 557    ๐Ÿ” 111    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 26    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you know that the Wing Union's HQ manager, Tiara is based on her real life counterpart? โœจ

Named Tiara as well, she's very proactive when it comes to shredding paper, wood, and more!

We sometimes call her "Twaga, Tiaga, or Waga" with the adjetive "big" usually before.

01.07.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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