BAFTA pulling a trailer for an autobiographical game about surviving sexual assault only hours before it was said to be a part of a showcase is an exceptionally bad look.

the bill is 'H.R.8250'

while usually i'd take a "wait and see" approach to a bill that has only been introduced, the us govt is moving FAST wrt age verification, so please, contact your representatives (particularly the house) and advocate against AV on device laws

www.congress.gov/members/find...

Yesterday, Google chose to remove Doki Doki Literature Club from the Google Play Store. Their explanation is that the game’s content violates their Terms of Service in its depiction of sensitive themes. DDLC is widely celebrated for portraying mental health in a way that meaningfully connects deeply with players around the world, helping them feel heard, understood, and less alone on their journey. Managing to achieve that—making a truly meaningful difference by using the power of fiction to connect to others—is what I’m most grateful for. It inspires me every day to keep making cool new things, things that can really reach others, especially those in need of connection. DDLC is available on many different major platforms, including iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and more. We’re continuing to do everything we can to find a path forward for getting DDLC reinstated on the Google Play Store. Meanwhile, we’re also looking into potential options for alternate methods of distribution on Android devices. We worked hard to bring DDLC to Android, and we’ve gotten to see so much love and enthusiasm from passionate Android users over these past few months. Thank you so much to the community for continuing to express your love and support for DDLC through the years. We’ll keep you updated on the future of DDLC for Android. - Dan Salvato and the Serenity Forge Team

A statement regarding the removal of DDLC from the Google Play Store:

Its such a great game and the aesthetic is so tight! Definitely one of my all time faves!

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I finally finished it, that was fun! I'm slowly getting comfortable with using a digital tablet for actual drawing, and finding methods that work for me.

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That came out so good!!!!

Inititives like this are a huge part of how developers in Canada, Germany, and other countries with such grants were able to wind up such flourishing indie scenes tbh

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In the light of recent Subscribestar situation I think it's a good time to dust off this post from a while ago. Still very much on point.

Re: contacting your reps: don't overthink your method too much. Just contact. Express your concerns. And do it often. Once a week, if you can.

We need action now. No hesitation because you're worried "what is best" or "how you sound" -- these are things you'll get better at doing so just ACT.

Reminder that the only time Mastercard has flinched is when outrage was directed at them. Attacking platforms like SubscribeStar for Visa/Mastercard's extralegal censorship is exactly the deflection they want.

You need to call your reps and demand that they OPPOSE:

-the KIDS Act
-KOSA
-the Screen Act
-Sammy's Law
-the App Store Accountability Act

And additionally, oppose:

-reforming/sunsetting Section 230
-online age verification/ID laws

www.congress.gov/members/find...

I'll be at Game On Expo in Phoenix, Arizona this Friday! More details forthcoming but if you're gonna be there come say hi!

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Honorable mention: Prototype (2012)

Zelda Twilight Princess, Hollow Knight, Fatal Frame, Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne, Shadow of the Colossus, Final Fantasy 7

Persona 3, Dishonored, Assassin's Creed,

My 9 most formative games:

Not necessarily all 10/10 experiences across the board but very inspiring to my voice as a writer.

Gonna be that guy again: you have to support trans work while you know you can.

It's more at risk than ever and I know some of you are engaging with the art and just not telling the creator!

So take this as your sign to tell somebody you enjoyed their work. It makes a difference.

Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses "The legislature did not include a grace period."

This thread is now dedicated to organizing aid for trans refugees

If you need help or have help to offer, please @ me

Instructions and updates to follow in below 🧵

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I am going to make the assumption that hate mob participants skew pretty young because this (time and time again with other projects and creators) shows a total lack of concept for how hard and expensive producing ANYTHING of tadc's quality is. Like... just zero concept of the working art world

The other thing thats tripping me up is the purpose of the vitriol. Do people think if they yell enough Glitch and Goose will make changes to TADC's story? Theyre likely well into post production on the last eps, whose going to waste money reworking this?

Im more concerned with the lack of restraint Goose was mobbed with than the content of the complaint but I seriously cannot conceive of dming an author abusive messages because you dont agree with their narrative construction. Theyre the author, let them cook! Tadc isnt even FINISHED yet.

Post by @tricitymonsters 💬 0  🔁 8  ❤️ 36 · I have some thoughts on the current Gooseworx debacle as a small time indie creator and wanted to get this off my chest. I wanna come on here real quick and generally implore y'a…

I had some feelings about the Gooseworx situation that I expounded on over on the tumblr

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Tldr indies are not protected from their audience at all, and im not saying crit/complaints are off the table but please remember thats a person fighting to make something cool.

"Congratulations on your niche online subculture breaking containment and finding commercial success! Your punishment for succeeding when you're not supposed to will be endless scrutiny over your sexual interests and judgement over what you're allowed to like under the hetero-patriarchy."

The No ICE in Minnesota bundle has launched, raising funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Over 1400 items for $10.00!

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husband reveal 💫

Discord Distances Itself From Age Verification Firm After Ties To Palantir’s Peter Thiel Surface The third-party company Discord could use for their ID collection is mired in surveillance concerns and links to Epstein via one of its investors

they're very sorry they got caught

You and your trusted third party partners leaked thousands of people's information so no, only requiring Facial Scans and Govt IDs for some users is still not good enough. You're actively making the internet less safe.

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