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Bethany Rainbird ๐ŸŽฎ

@brainbirdo.bsky.social

Narrative and Game Designer | Writer @thepatchmag.bsky.social | Working on personal projects โœจ (she/her) https://www.bethanyrainbird.co.uk/

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Promotional image for Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2026, featuring the mental health charityโ€™s logo, a logo for Fanatical, and a series of images from various games featured in the charity games bundle.

Promotional image for Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2026, featuring the mental health charityโ€™s logo, a logo for Fanatical, and a series of images from various games featured in the charity games bundle.

BOOM! ๐Ÿ’ฅ The Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2026 has ARRIVED! ๐Ÿฅณ

22 great Steam games (inc. PEAK, Winter Burrow, and more) for just $17.99 / ยฃ17.99 / โ‚ฌ17.99 - supporting mental health in games ๐Ÿ’š

Grab your bundle ๐Ÿ”— www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/sa...

06.02.2026 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 86    ๐Ÿ” 68    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

Itโ€™s me! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป

05.12.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Reconnecting with the world through games (Exploring Games as Bereavement Support Pt.3) - Safe In Our World Our exploration of grief and bereavement continues as Bethany Rainbird explores how we can reconnect with the world through games.

When you've been processing grief, the idea of socialising again can feel pretty daunting. ๐Ÿซฃ

But games can be a great way to break the ice and re-enter our social circles after time away. ๐ŸŽฎ

Pt.3 of our series exploring games as bereavement support is out now โฌ‡๏ธ

safeinourworld.org/stories/reco...

04.12.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Screenshot from video game Cozy Grove

Screenshot from video game Cozy Grove

Keep reading... ๐Ÿ‘‡ @brainbirdo.bsky.social explores video games as a tool to maintain routine during times of grief and bereavement. ๐Ÿ’š

safeinourworld.org/stories/usin...

03.12.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An Introduction to Grief Awareness Week (Exploring Games as Bereavement Support Pt.1) - Safe In Our World Guest writer Bethany Rainbird introduces the Safe In Our World community to Grief Awareness Week and the role it plays in mental health.

"Although grief is a deeply personal experience, video games can help carry the weight. Whether itโ€™s through distraction, escape, or catharsis, there are plenty of cases showing their impact on wellbeing." - @brainbirdo.bsky.social

#GriefAwarenessWeek #GAW2025

safeinourworld.org/stories/an-i...

03.12.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our very own Patch Magazine โœจgame jamโœจ is here!

๐ŸŽฎ This is your opportunity to be featured in our magazine and win a Patch of Approval Award! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ†

Head over to itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details! ๐Ÿ‘พ

#gamejam #indiegames #patchofapproval

26.08.2025 17:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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That's right, the theme for our very first game jam is - of course - โ€˜PATCHโ€™! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin patches, ๐Ÿ‘พ video game patches, ๐Ÿ“– Patch Magazineโ€ฆ what kind of game will you create inspired by the theme โ€˜Patchโ€™? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿคฉ

Our game jam launches tomorrow! Visit itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details!

27.08.2025 15:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ Our game jam begins TODAY! ๐ŸŒŸ

Join a group of friends (or go solo!) to develop your own game๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘พ The winner will receive their very own Patch of Approval award ๐Ÿ† and a space in our November 2025 issue! ๐Ÿ’ซ

For more information, visit itch.io/jam/patchmag... or join our discord!

28.08.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am Icarus. Microsoft Excel is my wings. Automating myself out of a job will one day be the sun.

18.07.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's the final stretch!

Kickstarter ends in just three days ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

14.05.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Our new subscription tiers are here! ๐ŸŽ‰

Level 1:
Base subscription. Get Patch delivered monthly in print or digital!
Level 2:
Get print AND digital magazines, as well as access to our exclusive monthly newsletter!
Level 3:
On top of all other level perks, receive a free gift with every issue!

25.04.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Avoiding the Sainsburyโ€™s Easter Bunny like Iโ€™m in an analog horror

20.04.2025 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a pixelated image of a cat wearing a wizard hat and holding a wand with the words manifesting written above it ALT: a pixelated image of a cat wearing a wizard hat and holding a wand with the words manifesting written above it

Applied to my dream job. Please manifest with me โœจ

12.04.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒธ In celebration of Womenโ€™s History Month, we want to spotlight femme voices in the industry! Thatโ€™s why, throughout March, weโ€™ll be featuring articles written by our women-identifying community on the Patch blog. More info here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

03.03.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My development process usually involves accidentally reinventing every Zelda game at least 4 times

31.01.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not even going to begin to explain the Vaporeon meme to them. I think theyโ€™d combust.

31.01.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trying to explain this to non-Pokรฉmon friends and them looking at me like Iโ€™ve ruined their lives

31.01.2025 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you make art (any art! Not just visual), no matter how big your audience or if you think you're "successful" or "enough", you are giving people the energy to get through another day.

You're part of the reason folks have an easier time holding on.

Keep creating!! Your art matters!!!

26.01.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2530    ๐Ÿ” 972    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
Cantaloupe Chronicle (2025) - Gameplay Trailer for the Point and Click Adventure
YouTube video by Tim Rachor Cantaloupe Chronicle (2025) - Gameplay Trailer for the Point and Click Adventure

No more waiting around... play the demo now! ๐Ÿ˜„

โ–ถ๏ธTo Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3176050

Cantaloupe Chronicle - The Cozy Point&Click Adventure with a News Reporting Twist. ๐Ÿ“ฐ

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGTE...
#indiegames #pointandclick #cozygames

25.01.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

there is no "I" in vdeo game development

22.01.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 196    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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For absolutely no reason at all, how about a wholesome pet pic thread?

#petsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #dogsofbluesky

21.01.2025 11:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Slots are nearly full on this but for all new users: hereโ€™s a list of amazing wholesome/cosy indie devs!

#indiedev #indiegames #wholesomegames #gamedev

21.01.2025 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wellโ€ฆ hello to all the new Bluesky users joining after *that* happened.

21.01.2025 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Added! :)

17.01.2025 00:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was asked if I vaped/smoked/drank at the dentist today, to which I said no. He then said โ€˜Wow. So youโ€™re just living life, huh?โ€™

Idk if it was a compliment or judgment but I just KNOW he wanted to use the term โ€˜rawdogging lifeโ€™

17.01.2025 00:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The style of this is absolutely gorgeous!! Added, best of luck with your release!

09.01.2025 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Day 4 of being stuck in bed with flu. Running out of movies and need suggestions!

05.01.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today marks 1 year since I quit my job to pursue a career in games.

I wish I had a success story to share, but the reality is that it has been incredibly tough.

But we move into 2025 with the same determination. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป

01.01.2025 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0