zali !!
@zephyreds.bsky.social
they/any 🐉 naarm writer and game dev. i like chasms and strange beasts. || implementer on @fine-fiends.bsky.social's drăculești!
🦠 https://zephyreds.itch.io
🦠 https://zephyreds.itch.io
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We’re headed to @paxaus.bsky.social !! Come say hi and play File Exploiter 📂 on the 9-11 of October. You can find us at Booth 1060 with Swinburne !
We will be showcasing on:
Friday (2PM-6PM), Saturday (10AM-2PM) and Sunday (10AM-6PM)
#fileexploiter #paxaus #pax26 #indiedev #melbourne
We will be showcasing on:
Friday (2PM-6PM), Saturday (10AM-2PM) and Sunday (10AM-6PM)
#fileexploiter #paxaus #pax26 #indiedev #melbourne
October 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
We’re headed to @paxaus.bsky.social !! Come say hi and play File Exploiter 📂 on the 9-11 of October. You can find us at Booth 1060 with Swinburne !
We will be showcasing on:
Friday (2PM-6PM), Saturday (10AM-2PM) and Sunday (10AM-6PM)
#fileexploiter #paxaus #pax26 #indiedev #melbourne
We will be showcasing on:
Friday (2PM-6PM), Saturday (10AM-2PM) and Sunday (10AM-6PM)
#fileexploiter #paxaus #pax26 #indiedev #melbourne
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Examining the identity, evolution, funding, legacy and potential future of the longest-running independent games festival in the world.
@free-play.bsky.social
Read Here:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
@free-play.bsky.social
Read Here:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
Freeplay’s past and present on identity, funding and the future
The Freeplay Independent Games Festival lost funding last year, prompting conversations about the long-running organisation's identity and future.
checkpointgaming.net
October 4, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Examining the identity, evolution, funding, legacy and potential future of the longest-running independent games festival in the world.
@free-play.bsky.social
Read Here:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
@free-play.bsky.social
Read Here:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
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it's the steam autumn sale AND melbourne international games week, so WIZARD PUNKS!!! is 40% off!
go play it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3332770/...
#wizardpunks #gamedev #indiedev
go play it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3332770/...
#wizardpunks #gamedev #indiedev
October 2, 2026 at 12:20 AM
it's the steam autumn sale AND melbourne international games week, so WIZARD PUNKS!!! is 40% off!
go play it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3332770/...
#wizardpunks #gamedev #indiedev
go play it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3332770/...
#wizardpunks #gamedev #indiedev
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death is only the start. BITTER FRUIT is out now on itch, kobo, and (for pre-order on) amazon! if you want a self-indulgent book about death, mechs, and agonising intimacy, check it out! bitter-fruit.carrd.co
September 19, 2026 at 4:53 AM
death is only the start. BITTER FRUIT is out now on itch, kobo, and (for pre-order on) amazon! if you want a self-indulgent book about death, mechs, and agonising intimacy, check it out! bitter-fruit.carrd.co
think. think i finally finished heavensward. shaky thumbs up. i love this game
September 18, 2026 at 9:35 AM
think. think i finally finished heavensward. shaky thumbs up. i love this game
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meet the pilots! a short intro zine to bitter fruit. includes extra worldbuilding, pilot profiles, and some doodles. it's free or pwyw for some art and writing! wanderlustin.itch.io/meet-the-pil...
Bitter Fruit: Meet the Pilots by wanderlustin
wanderlustin.itch.io
September 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
meet the pilots! a short intro zine to bitter fruit. includes extra worldbuilding, pilot profiles, and some doodles. it's free or pwyw for some art and writing! wanderlustin.itch.io/meet-the-pil...
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heeeere it is! BITTER FRUIT out september 19th on kindle, kobo, and itch 🎉 get ready for some horny mech pilots to DIE
September 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
heeeere it is! BITTER FRUIT out september 19th on kindle, kobo, and itch 🎉 get ready for some horny mech pilots to DIE
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they're casting me in the magic circle tomorrow. they're trapping me within the boundaries of play. they're not letting me cross over to everyday life ever again. it's happening tomorrow.
August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
they're casting me in the magic circle tomorrow. they're trapping me within the boundaries of play. they're not letting me cross over to everyday life ever again. it's happening tomorrow.
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A gaming event of a different kind: Asymptotes puts the spotlight on abandoned games.
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
Inaugural Asymptotes event puts spotlight on abandoned games
Asymptotes is a new games event in Naarm (Melbourne) organised by final year students to celebrate abandoned games.
checkpointgaming.net
July 23, 2026 at 1:41 AM
A gaming event of a different kind: Asymptotes puts the spotlight on abandoned games.
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
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tonight we watched The Beast Must Die, which is a movie entirely about a guy who really wants to kill a werewolf trying to identify which of his friends is a werewolf so he can kill them.
also he wears a lot of great outfits while he does it. here's the lookbook.
also he wears a lot of great outfits while he does it. here's the lookbook.
August 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
tonight we watched The Beast Must Die, which is a movie entirely about a guy who really wants to kill a werewolf trying to identify which of his friends is a werewolf so he can kill them.
also he wears a lot of great outfits while he does it. here's the lookbook.
also he wears a lot of great outfits while he does it. here's the lookbook.
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there are about 20 tickets left and it's happening NEXT SATURDAY! don't miss out, or do, i don't care. but hey if i were you i wouldn't miss out.
bsky.app/profile/asym...
bsky.app/profile/asym...
Asymptotes is running in 2 weeks, on July 18th at Balam Balam Place, Brunswick.
Showcasing:
🟢 7 abandoned games
🟠 A talk diving deep into an abandoned game
🟣 3 panels discussing noncommercial game-making
More details to come.
👉 asymptotes.au
Showcasing:
🟢 7 abandoned games
🟠 A talk diving deep into an abandoned game
🟣 3 panels discussing noncommercial game-making
More details to come.
👉 asymptotes.au
July 10, 2026 at 6:27 AM
there are about 20 tickets left and it's happening NEXT SATURDAY! don't miss out, or do, i don't care. but hey if i were you i wouldn't miss out.
bsky.app/profile/asym...
bsky.app/profile/asym...
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Asymptotes is running in 2 weeks, on July 18th at Balam Balam Place, Brunswick.
Showcasing:
🟢 7 abandoned games
🟠 A talk diving deep into an abandoned game
🟣 3 panels discussing noncommercial game-making
More details to come.
👉 asymptotes.au
Showcasing:
🟢 7 abandoned games
🟠 A talk diving deep into an abandoned game
🟣 3 panels discussing noncommercial game-making
More details to come.
👉 asymptotes.au
July 4, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Asymptotes is running in 2 weeks, on July 18th at Balam Balam Place, Brunswick.
Showcasing:
🟢 7 abandoned games
🟠 A talk diving deep into an abandoned game
🟣 3 panels discussing noncommercial game-making
More details to come.
👉 asymptotes.au
Showcasing:
🟢 7 abandoned games
🟠 A talk diving deep into an abandoned game
🟣 3 panels discussing noncommercial game-making
More details to come.
👉 asymptotes.au
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dawn chorus demo is free to play all year long 🫨
haraiva.itch.io/dawn-chorus-...
haraiva.itch.io/dawn-chorus-...
DAWN CHORUS [DEMO] by haraiva, isyourguy
tales of the pre-apocalypse
haraiva.itch.io
June 26, 2026 at 2:24 AM
dawn chorus demo is free to play all year long 🫨
haraiva.itch.io/dawn-chorus-...
haraiva.itch.io/dawn-chorus-...
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Asymptotes.
A games event that celebrates imperfection in Naarm, Australia.
asymptotes.au
June 18, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Belgrave and Cry for @bogandmire.bsky.social ; 🧚🏻♂️
June 17, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Belgrave and Cry for @bogandmire.bsky.social ; 🧚🏻♂️
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Announcing... Asymptotes.
Asymptotes is a games event in Naarm, Australia, celebrating imperfection.
On Saturday July 18th, we're running a showcase of abandoned games, with talks and panels on non-commercial and difficult to commercialise game-making.
👉 asymptotes.au
Asymptotes is a games event in Naarm, Australia, celebrating imperfection.
On Saturday July 18th, we're running a showcase of abandoned games, with talks and panels on non-commercial and difficult to commercialise game-making.
👉 asymptotes.au
June 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Announcing... Asymptotes.
Asymptotes is a games event in Naarm, Australia, celebrating imperfection.
On Saturday July 18th, we're running a showcase of abandoned games, with talks and panels on non-commercial and difficult to commercialise game-making.
👉 asymptotes.au
Asymptotes is a games event in Naarm, Australia, celebrating imperfection.
On Saturday July 18th, we're running a showcase of abandoned games, with talks and panels on non-commercial and difficult to commercialise game-making.
👉 asymptotes.au
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i managed to make a short submission to manifesto jam! nobody yell at me please wanderlustin.itch.io/pet-the-dog
don't let me pet the dog by wanderlustin
a manifesto that's not really about dogs
wanderlustin.itch.io
June 14, 2026 at 4:28 AM
i managed to make a short submission to manifesto jam! nobody yell at me please wanderlustin.itch.io/pet-the-dog
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I also made something for #manifestojam & I would love if you would check it out. thisisstar.itch.io/instructions...
Instructions for creating when you feel like destroying by thisisstar
A numbered list written in all caps
thisisstar.itch.io
June 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I also made something for #manifestojam & I would love if you would check it out. thisisstar.itch.io/instructions...
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i think you should keep an eye on this store.steampowered.com/app/4682620/...
PUTRID/SHARP on Steam
Slice your way through the stages of rot and search for someone lost in a world that is waiting to end.
store.steampowered.com
June 7, 2026 at 2:05 AM
i think you should keep an eye on this store.steampowered.com/app/4682620/...
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MANIFESTO JAM 2026
An invitation/provocation for YOU to write a manifesto.
Running for a full week from June 8th to June 15th (AEST).
Participate and submit at: itch.io/jam/manifest...
An invitation/provocation for YOU to write a manifesto.
Running for a full week from June 8th to June 15th (AEST).
Participate and submit at: itch.io/jam/manifest...
Manifesto Jam 2026
A game jam from 2026-06-07 to 2026-06-14 hosted by haraiva. MANIFESTO JAM 2026 A Manifesto for Manifesto Jam, 2026: SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS SO I CAN VISIT YOU AND EXPLAIN MY PASSIONS I'm sick of talks. I...
itch.io
June 2, 2026 at 7:17 AM
MANIFESTO JAM 2026
An invitation/provocation for YOU to write a manifesto.
Running for a full week from June 8th to June 15th (AEST).
Participate and submit at: itch.io/jam/manifest...
An invitation/provocation for YOU to write a manifesto.
Running for a full week from June 8th to June 15th (AEST).
Participate and submit at: itch.io/jam/manifest...
i want to collate a bunch of writing ive been doing for this set of characters for sentimental reasons. unfortunately this does mean looking for work i did when i was 16
May 28, 2026 at 6:53 AM
i want to collate a bunch of writing ive been doing for this set of characters for sentimental reasons. unfortunately this does mean looking for work i did when i was 16
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Haunt a suit of armour. Explore an abandoned castle. Recover your memories, and bring the ghosts of the past to rest... including your own.
The Last Winter Knight, my Gothic mystery visual novel about love, loss, and regret, is now available on Steam! ❄️
store.steampowered.com/app/2768420/...
The Last Winter Knight, my Gothic mystery visual novel about love, loss, and regret, is now available on Steam! ❄️
store.steampowered.com/app/2768420/...
May 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Haunt a suit of armour. Explore an abandoned castle. Recover your memories, and bring the ghosts of the past to rest... including your own.
The Last Winter Knight, my Gothic mystery visual novel about love, loss, and regret, is now available on Steam! ❄️
store.steampowered.com/app/2768420/...
The Last Winter Knight, my Gothic mystery visual novel about love, loss, and regret, is now available on Steam! ❄️
store.steampowered.com/app/2768420/...
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ANALOG MONO
a lo-fi, monospace pixel font inspired by On-Screen Displays of CRT televisions and camcorders from the 90's and early 00's.
► gleeson.itch.io/analog-mono
a lo-fi, monospace pixel font inspired by On-Screen Displays of CRT televisions and camcorders from the 90's and early 00's.
► gleeson.itch.io/analog-mono
May 10, 2026 at 4:03 AM
ANALOG MONO
a lo-fi, monospace pixel font inspired by On-Screen Displays of CRT televisions and camcorders from the 90's and early 00's.
► gleeson.itch.io/analog-mono
a lo-fi, monospace pixel font inspired by On-Screen Displays of CRT televisions and camcorders from the 90's and early 00's.
► gleeson.itch.io/analog-mono