Data Sparrow

The lite-exodus from the past few days finally got us to make a new, more comprehensive pinned post. We hope everyone who made the switch enjoys their stay! [Chibi DS-Tan design by @mouette.moe, Data Sparrow logo by @dvi-socialmode.bsky.social]

Our first demo update is here! Lots of bug fixes and some new content. www.youtube.com/watch?v=muuj...

The dear friend in question also happens to be lead illustrator for Maiombe Tank Safari, our latest solo RPG. As such, we have decided to turn our usual Halloween sale into the OCTOBER MAYDAY SALE, whose final proceeds will also go towards his gofundme. [ itch.io/s/205433/oct... ]

Yesterday, I visited the Pearlstein Gallery in Philadelphia to see the Escape>Control>Play exhibit. It features 2 of Project Menagerie's physical games, and links to our zines alongside an awesome exhibit full of interactive queer games. Go check it out! drexel.edu/pearlsteinga...

The dear friend in question also happens to be lead illustrator for Maiombe Tank Safari, our latest solo RPG. As such, we have decided to turn our usual Halloween sale into the OCTOBER MAYDAY SALE, whose final proceeds will also go towards his gofundme. [ itch.io/s/205433/oct... ]

If you've liked this particular zine, you may be happy to know we've made a lot more things before it! Namely, a whole bunch of tabletop games, accompanying soundtracks, themed videogame mods and even a single, videogame-shaped piece of software just this year! Find it all on: datasparrow.net

new setting time in the ultrawoke post-scarcity utopia of the far future, the most exotic commodity of all is glorious death and its only supplier the OVERORBIT Bloodsport League and its Sportsframes

Hey Nudges you Burden Street Station is 30% off right now on Steam

Survival in the Thousand Empires ultimately falls on the individual and their own abilities, capabilities, and the degree of security they can afford. Kandia is an extreme of this truth.

Finished redoing the combat UI

For the Penguin Colony soundtrack I got to write my own take on a Bloodborne style boss fight track for a certain part of the game... I also wondered what if the Metaphor Battle Theme's singing monk was a lovecraftian cultist? 🔊🎵 #gamemusic #indiegamedev

what exactly DOES happen to materials from a major studio that’s closed? where do physical hard drives, documents, etc go? who maintains all this pointless secrecy? if you know or have stories, get in touch: nathan@aftermath.site, nathangrayson.666 (signal), aftermathdotsite@proton.me (proton mail)

It's a big place, the desert. Almost got lost in it myself a few times.

Dear Tim Sweeney, you could learn a thing or two from the Xbox exec who posted so bad that he had to delete his account aftermath.site/xbox-brandon-s...

nice to get mask off with it

🏆VICTORY LAP 🏆 Out now on Inspected 🏁 music.insp.ec/victorylap

VICTORY LAP 🏆 OUT TOMORROW ON INSPECTED 🏁 PROBABLY THE MOST HECTIC TUNE I'VE MADE SO FAR

Los Angeles folks! Next month I'll be at Brain Dead's CYBERCON talking about the history of garage kits and the hobby's influence on Japanese subculture and media. This will be my first time opening for Godzilla. More details and tickets here: wearebraindead.com/pages/cybercon

Finally got our hands on this masterpiece from @olddog.games and @evilhat.bsky.social! Absolutely incredible design and info in here - we will definitely be jumping into some Blades'68 on the channel, but there's so much in here that can work for our current City of Whispers show as well...

FOR YOUR GRAMMY© CONSIDERATION - UNBEATABLE BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK FOR VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Its my kid's birthday (aka DNGN CUB) this week - so I'm trying to get a little extra money together for his birthday party and gifts! So 5 lifetime tickets are back! Please consider helping out (or at least reposting!)

VAL'TY got 4,693 Wishlists! Thanks! ♥ Play the demo and consider putting it in your wishlist, recommend it and give a review if you can. Or just share it to friends, no problem. Val'ty is a short FPS inspired by MDK and Turok, but from the alien perspective store.steampowered.com/app/4880010/...

STEAM NEXT FEST / NEW TRAILER 
Download, wishlist and play RUIN: 35th Anniversary - Definitive Edition now or now.

store.steampowered.com/app/5012260/... While you’re downloading RUIN, please enjoy our new trailer that debuted during The Mix Online Showcase last Friday.
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please help out our friend!!! he's done sich an amazing job with art for data sparrow works like maiombe tank safari. the gofundme has almost reached its goal, it's so close and it would be such a great help!

Often on Cars Don't Fly, we talk about tight white t-shirts and how these guys are really close to kissing on camera, but sometimes it's important to tap the brakes for a second and say 'hey, these films cost a bunch of money, and that's worth noting in this economic climate' Or Something

Hey! A dear friend of mine and a member of the mecha community is currently in need of help, as his parents are kicking him out. if you can contribute, it would mean the world to him and everyone who cares about him. I'm happy to draw art for you if you do. 🧡 www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-f...

If you've liked this particular zine, you may be happy to know we've made a lot more things before it! Namely, a whole bunch of tabletop games, accompanying soundtracks, themed videogame mods and even a single, videogame-shaped piece of software just this year! Find it all on: datasparrow.net

AUTOFIVE, the developing character, is a combiner robot who flings its various vehicles. Super ROBO OH a game in development, is available for wishlist on Steam, as well as to download a free demo. Thank you for all your support🤖💕

For the end of PENGUIN COLONY I wrote a piece called 'Ātete' with the amazing songwriter KOMMI who wrote the lyrics for an original Māori waiata fully in Te Reo Māori You can buy the full soundtrack of Penguin Colony on Steam! Or listen to it on my YouTube Check it out! 🔊🎵 youtu.be/in0YtqS3oX4?...

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PENGUIN COLONY - THE FIELD NOTES, the official zine-journal to @origamedigital.bsky.social Penguin Colony, is OUT NOW! 40 Pages of hand-written notes chronicling the last days of a previous expedition, available in full color and print-ready black and white! [ datasparrow.itch.io/penguin-colo... ]

becky's game sold 15k units.. thank you for the support...!!!

The Father, The Sun (RUIN: 35th Anniversary- Definitive Edition) DEMO Available Now: store.steampowered.com/app/5012260/...

It's amazing how we keep forgetting to advertise this considering it's what people found funniest about our first promo zine: yes though, both THE FIELD NOTES and ALLSEA have "reading lists" of media that the authors of the respective games found inspirational to their creation!

Wow! Album! New Album! Go Listen! paperflesh.bandcamp.com/album/ziptie... www.subvert.fm/paper-flesh/...

Helena Celle - Endless Waltz (LP)

If you're looking for a great 15-20 minutes on a Friday night, turn the big light off, light some candles, and put on your best headphones. Pain Siphon is proof that suspense can somehow relax and horrify you at the same time. Plays beautifully in your browser. priro.itch.io/pain-siphon

Fine, I'll do it myself.

It's amazing how we keep forgetting to advertise this considering it's what people found funniest about our first promo zine: yes though, both THE FIELD NOTES and ALLSEA have "reading lists" of media that the authors of the respective games found inspirational to their creation!

PENGUIN COLONY - THE FIELD NOTES, the official zine-journal to @origamedigital.bsky.social Penguin Colony, is OUT NOW! 40 Pages of hand-written notes chronicling the last days of a previous expedition, available in full color and print-ready black and white! [ datasparrow.itch.io/penguin-colo... ]

Business strategy: * Spend years making 650+ fonts * Put almost all of them in one bundle * Charge less than $20 * Hope the internet thinks this was a sensible decision hawtpixel.itch.io/hawtpixel-fo... Please validate my questionable life choices with a repost. 😂

look at them go!

Chao!!!!! #art #sonic #sonicthehedgehog

We are getting ready to launch a demo soon. It will be a small sample of the core game play to see if people jive with the it. Really appreciate anyone helping with sharing my posts and wishlisting the game. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

🙌 💚 RCRF CHARITY BUNDLE ON RPG TRADER In November, we'll be hosting a charity bundle on RPG Trader in support of the Roleplaying Game Creators Relief Fund (RCRF) @rcrfcharity.bsky.social, a volunteer-run charity providing financial support to TTRPG creators in need. rpgtrader.com/dashboard/bu...

our last flagship game art of rally was released in 2020. ever since I've wanted to make a new 3D driving game... 6 years years later, with 1.5M wishlists and after a difficult journey, it releases tomorrow, Oct 14th on steam. thanks for your patience and we hope you like it🤗