Brenda Romero

Game On Kickstarter Stretch Goals Announced with exciting stretch goal rewards for all backers!

We’re announcing Stretch Goals for Game On, the documentary about @brendaromero.bsky.social!

The FIRST ONE is live right now! 🔥

This is just the beginning... 👀

Please check it out and help us hit that goal! 💥🎬

#GameOn #kickstarter #documentary #filmsky #games #gamedev @romerogames.bsky.social

Thanks, Manuel! That’s kind of you to say that and to back it!

Update 1: What an amazing first day! THANK YOU! · Game On: A Feature Documentary about Brenda Romero Greetings, all,We are so humbled and thankful for the outpouring of love and support we've received in the opening hours of this Kickstarter for Game On! If you're following the project, or have alrea...

Our first #Kickstarter Update is out! THANK YOU to everyone who has backed Game On so far... we truly believe @brendaromero.bsky.social's story should be seen by everyone who's a fan of #games. Please check it out if you haven't already! 🎮

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A banner for the movie Game On A feature documentary about Brenda Romero with a picture of Brenda Romero sitting in front of a computer monitor with a video game on the screen

In 48h, Theresa Loong is launching a 30-day #Kickstarter to finish Game On, a feature #documentary about pioneering game designer @brendaromero.bsky.social and the lasting impact of her work on women and the next generation of creators!

gameonthemovie.com/kickstarter

#indiegames #filmsky #bluesky

Currently, yes

Completionist+ is now mine.

An image of Brenda Romero, Director Theresa Loong and John Romero during a shoot for the documentary about Brenda called Game On

This photo means a lot to me. It was taken during a Game On shoot with Brenda and John Romero, people whose passion, generosity, and creativity left a lasting impression on me. This film is a labor of love. It’s about creativity, courage, and what it means to build a career — and a life — in an industry that doesn’t always make space for everyone. Making it has reminded me why these stories matter, and why preserving them matters too. We’re getting ready to launch our Kickstarter, and before we do, we’re hoping to reach 800 followers on the project page by February. Following doesn’t cost anything. You’ll be notified the moment we go live. It makes a huge difference in helping the campaign succeed. If Brenda's work inspires you, if you care about the future of games, or if you believe stories like hers deserve to be told, I’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to follow Game On on Kickstarter and share it with someone who might care, too. Thank you for supporting indie films and games, and for helping us bring this story into the world. Theresa

“Game On” is almost across the finish line! Following our #Kickstarter pre-launch page boosts momentum for launch day. Thank you for supporting #indiefilms and #games and helping us bring this story into the world!

@brendaromero.bsky.social @johnromero.bsky.social

gameonthemovie.com/kickstarter

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We have super exciting news! We're launching a @kickstarter.com for the film Game On: A Feature Documentary about @brendaromero.bsky.social in early 2026! #gamedev

Our pre-launch page is now ready to follow. Please click to be alerted when the campaign begins! 🚨

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In recent years, Game On director Theresa Loong has been prototyping #gamedesign workshops.

"I love leading these workshops because it allows the audience to participate in actually making #games!"

Read more in Theresa's most recent #Substack post:

gameonthemovie.substack.com/p/bringing-a...

David Dastmalchian's character standing in a book store in the latest season of Dexter.

@johnromero.bsky.social Has anyone pointed this out, that your book makes a cameo appearance in the latest season of Dexter? 😈

I also got the Completionist achievement on Balatro, so I probably could have finished a few more books, but like…

Just finished A Thread of Violence by Mark O’Connell. Gripping, well-researched reporting where the author’s story weaves seamlessly with the subject’s. A brilliant read.

Beautiful. Is that the lilac one? I have had my eye on it.

❤️ Thank you! That is so kind of you to say that.

I have been listening to Reclaiming with @monicalewinsky.bsky.social. It’s enjoyable and inspiring, with a good bit of laughs, too. I well remember the framing of 1998, how her character was absolutely assassinated. I am so inspired by her reclamation of her story/space that I had to share.

I was up at 6:30, excited to read a draft of an essay I am working on. Twenty-year-old me would be scandalized by this event, not to mention its public revelation.

I just got this bag from the Irish maker Anxious Preoccupied. I could fit my desk in here! Absolutely love it and the beautiful pop of green. anxiouspreoccupied.com

Congratulations!

I didn’t snap those up, actually. They were sold on eBay, and some ended up in the Strong Museum, I believe.

We’re so fortunate to have a festival like Cúirt right on our doorstep. This year, I have gone in for the workshops, and they have been well worth it.

Hope to see you tonight at 6pm at Charlie Byrne’s!

Fresh off a call with the upcoming speakers of #1reasontobe at this year's GDC. It's going to be a great session!

Today's article is an opinion piece from @newsweek.com ranking all the DOOM games from worst to best! Check it out and let us know... do you agree with their list? 🤔

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Amir Satvat gets recognition for transparency into finding game jobs at The Game Awards Amir Satvat received an award today from The Game Awards for his working in finding jobs for people in the game industry through his game job resources.

This is beautiful. venturebeat.com/games/amir-s...

@thattomhall.bsky.social

I was thinking BASIC first, but…

Why didn’t I think of this! Yes, it’s a great idea.

If you were teaching a 12-year-old to code today, and you had access to an Apple II, would you consider starting there? I find the “I get it!” rewards then were greater than the rewards now. I also like being close to the machine. An admitted bias.

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The Spinning Heart is one of my favs.