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Travis (flowers) Faas

@meanderingleaf.bsky.social

Game dev professor @ Ball State University | IGDA Indianapolis chair | opinions my own | and so on.

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Nintendo: โ€œPokemon Are Real And You Can Eat Themโ€

27.02.2026 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1420    ๐Ÿ” 310    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 31    ๐Ÿ“Œ 37

I'll be around in one of those blue shirts that say, "Need help? Ask me!"

27.02.2026 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My biggest regret about going to GDC this year is that I will miss my Indiana master naturalist class that week

27.02.2026 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today, /r/catholic is discussing if retro gaming is a sin.

26.02.2026 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Quite rare to see a chart that says quite so overtly that no one involved has the slightest clue whatโ€™s happening here

26.02.2026 09:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3365    ๐Ÿ” 601    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 220    ๐Ÿ“Œ 381
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Join the A MAZE. Fulldome Game Jam. An amazing opportunity! The games created will get presented at the A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 - 15 Years Anniversary โ€“ Positive Chaos Party on May 16 at Urban Spree.ย 

Register until March 10:ย  https://f.mtr.cool/laxluqqjta

#AMaze2026 #mbbfunded #playfulmedia #berlin

26.02.2026 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"JAFAX 2026 Indie Game Space. Do you make games? We wanna play em!"

"JAFAX 2026 Indie Game Space. Do you make games? We wanna play em!"

๐ŸŽ‰Indie games are coming to #JAFAX! Working on a video game and want to get it in front of an audience? Then sign up for a booth at the JAFAX 2026 Indie Game Space!

Submit your game! Link in the Comments below <3

#GameDev #IndieDev #Michigan

24.02.2026 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

huge

24.02.2026 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cover for Pumpkin Spice a TTRPG showing a witch pouring coffee in a pumpkin spice coffee cup.

Cover for Pumpkin Spice a TTRPG showing a witch pouring coffee in a pumpkin spice coffee cup.

So proud to announce my collaboration on "Pumpkin Spice" a cozy, magical TTRPG, published by #AcheronGames

Check it out on BackerKit (link in bio) and discover all the amazing perks of backing!

Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the vibe!๐Ÿชด๐Ÿต

#PumpkinSpiceRPG

23.02.2026 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2566    ๐Ÿ” 491    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 28    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
the GDC and IFTF logos with an x between them, indicating a crossover

the GDC and IFTF logos with an x between them, indicating a crossover

Just a few weeks until IFTF lands at @officialgdc.bsky.social. We'll be set up in the Indie Arcade at GDC Commons, so please stop by, say hello, and try out the GDC Festival of Gaming Twine Adventure project! Looking forward to seeing you there!

22.02.2026 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GodotCon Amsterdam 2026 Schedule, talks and talk submissions for GodotCon Amsterdam 2026

GodotCon 2026 is happening soon and it is time to submit your proposals!

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Amsterdam
๐Ÿ“… 23-24 of April
๐Ÿ“Pathรฉ Amsterdam Noord

The ticket shop up yet, but you can start submitting your proposals for talks or workshops using this link:
๐Ÿ”— talks.godotengine.org/godotcon-ams...

17.02.2026 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 262    ๐Ÿ” 45    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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The time I tried and failed to buy the Mitchell film score In 2008, I tried to buy the film score to the legendary in some circles (mostly MST3K fans) Joe Don Baker film Mitchell. I was not successful. A new MMO called All Points Bulletin was in beta. It was...

Up on the newsletter: the time I got day drunk and tried to buy the rights to the Mitchell score because a bad MMO promised to let you play a cop with your own theme song.

stuckness.ghost.io/the-time-i-t...

16.02.2026 23:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 89    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
A person of water leans their forehead against the sun. 
Waves cascade from their head, the ocean a pattern upon their garb. 
The cascading waves and birds upon the surface of the ocean create some unheard song. For all is still for a moment.

A person of water leans their forehead against the sun. Waves cascade from their head, the ocean a pattern upon their garb. The cascading waves and birds upon the surface of the ocean create some unheard song. For all is still for a moment.

Stillness

#ink #watercolour #art

17.02.2026 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2135    ๐Ÿ” 506    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Godot co-founder says 'AI slop' pull requests have become overwhelming 'I don't know how long we can keep it up.'

Godot co-founder says 'AI slop' pull requests have become overwhelming

17.02.2026 12:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 170    ๐Ÿ” 59    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

Heck yeah, happy fat tuesday / mardi gras, and Pฤ…czki day.

17.02.2026 13:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

DropShot in 1 day

16.02.2026 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 245    ๐Ÿ” 93    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

All I did was read Harrow the 9th today, augh

16.02.2026 01:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Started reading the Locked Tomb series, and now I am hooked.

16.02.2026 00:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hell yeah, guitar is the right use of life hours.

15.02.2026 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aerial_Knight's DropShot!

- Game Made by a Black-Owned Studio & Creator
- Launching in 4 days
- Without using Ai
- Skydiving, Dragon Hunting, Racing FPS

13.02.2026 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 166    ๐Ÿ” 83    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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MAJOR ANNOUNCE :

fuck AI assets, who needs that!
When ShipShaper fully releases it will come with fbx export and a license to use it in your #indiegame , mods, or 3D prints. No limits.

Try out the DEMO today tho and Wishlist #shipShaper

store.steampowered.com/app/4339280/...

12.02.2026 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 680    ๐Ÿ” 206    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 27    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20
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dream dust

watercolour & ink
#art

12.02.2026 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1148    ๐Ÿ” 232    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ‘พ ANNOUNCING 868-BACK!
Dismantle capitalism one server at a time in this computer-hacking strategy roguelike game by Michael Brough!

Play the free demo in Steam Next Fest on Feb. 23rd!
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...

12.02.2026 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 512    ๐Ÿ” 187    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 24
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This Special Issue seeks to provide a space in which academics and practitioners can share scholarship, reviews and articles centred around the complex and wide-ranging field of video games intersecting with horror.

Deadline: 1 April 2026

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰https://ow.ly/Ufx250Y9g6V

12.02.2026 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jobs Fangamer is an independent video game merchandiser with its headquarters (both office and warehouse) in Tucson, AZ.

very thankful to be hiring โ€“ threading the 3 positions we've currently got open! RTs always appreciated~

www.fangamer.com/pages/jobs

12.02.2026 00:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 301    ๐Ÿ” 214    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10
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We're Hiring! Join the NYU Game Center Faculty as an Associate Professor! - NYU | Game Center Description Associate or Full tenure professor position for the NYU Game Center New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Position Overview The NYU Game Center is seeking applicants to join its fa...

The NYU Game Center's hiring! A senior, tenure-track professor post for an experienced game designer, artist or industry pro with a notable body of creative work. Experience finishing games and mentoring/teaching more important than any kind of academic credential!
gamecenter.nyu.edu/were-hiring-...

11.02.2026 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 182    ๐Ÿ” 150    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

We have raised over $100,000 for Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota via a huge bundle of games on sale, including many games made in Minnesota โ€” like mine!

Enormous thanks to all contributors, Duncan for the trailer, and of course @jesthehuman.itch.io for getting this going.

10.02.2026 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Same. I thought this was an everywhere thing, wow.

10.02.2026 20:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We love sharing stories with our community ๐Ÿค

In the spirit of spreading that love, weโ€™re giving away 50 FREE Festival Passes to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 ๐ŸŽฎโœจ

Now we want to hear YOUR GDC story. Tell us how you got your first job, met your hero, made a friend, or your favorite memory at GDC.

10.02.2026 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Save 10% on Relooted on Steam Reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums in this Africanfuturist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you...

Relooted is out today and it's just $13.49!

I love the concept of this game, and it looks absolutely incredible.

I have a feeling it'll be a game I'm playing very soon!

10.02.2026 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2