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Manuel Correia

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Eclectic game designer, making games that bring people together since 2010. Lead Game Designer at Redcatpig Neurodivergent | He/Him https://gamesbymanuel.com/

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Paulo has been doing a great job with these, and on a surprisingly short notice!

11.03.2026 11:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The viewer's grandkids would get really anxious a billion episodes from now.

11.03.2026 08:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At GAMA one thing I'm glad I did - took photos of the presentations and sent them to the speaker(s). Most sessions weren't recorded and so presenters wouldn't have an artifact of them speaking.

Just saying - attend a panel/seminar/talk? Take a few snaps and share them back. Folks appreciate it.

11.03.2026 00:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 67 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dizem que vai haver outra Momentum? Sim, รฉ verdade. Dia 23 de Marรงo estaremos no GamingHub em Lisboa. Juntem-se a nรณs para mais um meetup da Demoscene em Portugal!

10.03.2026 21:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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St Patrick's Day Steam Sale Brings Irish Games to a Global Audience โ€” Imirt Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association is proud to present the Games from Ireland Steam Event , a week-long digital showcase celebrating games made in Ireland or shaped by Irish creative talent an...

Hey, any games press want to cover our big upcoming steam event with Irish games?!?

www.imirt.ie/news/2026/3/...

Reach out via dm or eoghan@imirt.ie

09.03.2026 16:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 161 ๐Ÿ” 102 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Argh, "Skank Alone Complex" would have worked better.

I just woke up.

10.03.2026 08:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A text message saying "It's super effective!", from Pokรฉmon Blue/Red.

A text message saying "It's super effective!", from Pokรฉmon Blue/Red.

10.03.2026 07:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Toguska, from Ska Alone Complex

10.03.2026 07:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dune my thing in Arrakis

10.03.2026 00:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here, hear it from the man himself.

09.03.2026 19:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 657 ๐Ÿ” 287 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

I agree, that is a fantastic suggestion for designers who don't know where to start. Having a system to tinker with is a lot friendlier to start with than a blank page/game.

However, Carlo was asking for tips on what to once the designer has got the ball rolling!

09.03.2026 19:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is that Bakalar's dad?

09.03.2026 17:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't have any current courses to recommend, sorry!

09.03.2026 13:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My top Game Design book recommendations:
- "Characteristics of Games"- George Skaff Elias, Richard Garfield, K. Robert Gutschera
- "The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses"- Jesse Schell
- "Challenges for Game Designers"- Brenda Brathwaite, Ian Schreiber
- "Game Design Workshop"- Tracy Fullerton

09.03.2026 12:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My top Game Design book recommendations:
- "Characteristics of Games"- George Skaff Elias, Richard Garfield, K. Robert Gutschera
- "The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses"- Jesse Schell
- "Challenges for Game Designers"- Brenda Brathwaite, Ian Schreiber
- "Game Design Workshop"- Tracy Fullerton

09.03.2026 12:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

- Dissect the games you play/see. Why does it work? How would you improve it? (Warning: Itโ€™s very hard to turn it off)
- Keep an eye on what games are currently popular.
- Learn about older games and boardgames.
- Make prototypes.
- Participate in game jams.
- ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€!

09.03.2026 12:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

- Dissect the games you play/see. Why does it work? How would you improve it? (Warning: Itโ€™s very hard to turn it off)
- Keep an eye on what games are currently popular.
- Learn about older games and boardgames.
- Make prototypes.
- Participate in game jams.
- ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€!

09.03.2026 12:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some users go so far as to keep track of how the rating has changed over time in the review itself.

09.03.2026 08:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think that's a consequence of the UX making the rating more visible, which leads to users tweaking it later but not adjusting the review.

09.03.2026 08:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Next to the game table, a beautiful looking dog is looking intently at me, asking for pets. Whenever I stopped petting, she nuzzled me asking for more. It's always her turn.

Next to the game table, a beautiful looking dog is looking intently at me, asking for pets. Whenever I stopped petting, she nuzzled me asking for more. It's always her turn.

Met a cutie at the local boardgame meetup.

08.03.2026 23:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I didn't go look for any of this information or kept up with his channel. I just come across the videos while looking for gear I am interested in.

Still, I'm happy for them!

08.03.2026 13:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Parasocial relationships are interesting. This photography youtuber doesnโ€™t talk about his personal life but just from the photo examples in his video reviews over the years Iโ€™ve seen him fall in love, get married and have two kids.

08.03.2026 13:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's like finding a ROM collection from a console you had never heard about.

08.03.2026 10:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've been revisiting Dark Souls and it has been a blast up until New Londo Ruins.

Ghosts can kill you through walls from any direction, without telegraphing. You have to be cursed or constantly using items in order to deal any damage and there is no bonfire.

Miserable.

08.03.2026 00:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New character DLC?

07.03.2026 21:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You done bidoof'd!

07.03.2026 18:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great work, Denman! Looking forward to see the full piece, but I'm already happy to see a game I worked on made it in! ๐Ÿ™Œ

07.03.2026 14:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a great initiative! Irish game developers deserve more love.

Happy to see a character from a game I got to work on (Guild of Dungeoneering by @gambrinous.com) playing hurling with @necrosoftgames.com and @paleopines.bsky.social.

Art by the awesome @denmanrooke.com !

07.03.2026 14:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"NetEase allegedly made the decision after discovering that the project needed an additional ยฅ7 billion ($44.4 million) in funding to reach completion."

turns out it's expensive to make a Yakuza game from scratch when you're at a new company and don't have access to all the old assets anymore, huh

07.03.2026 12:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 342 ๐Ÿ” 93 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Next up: 5&5

07.03.2026 12:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0