The Creature from Cusago
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The Creature from Cusago

They say that in the summer of 1792, something unspeakable stirred in the woods around Cusago, a quiet town just beyond Milan. Locals began to whisper of a creature that came out only at night — La Bestia di Cusago, The Beast of Cusago. What followed was not rumor, but record…

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Mr Whimsy and the pink truck
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Mr Whimsy and the pink truck

In a quiet little town named Lioncastle, there was a mysterious pink truck known as the "Sweet Cadorina Express." The truck was adorned with a cute, funny face painted on its front, and on its sides, the words "Cake Party" were written in whimsical letters accompanied by delightful drawings of ice cream cones and slices of cake…

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Nights follows nights
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Nights follows nights

In the heart of Italy, nestled deep within the rolling hills and ancient cobblestone streets, there existed a world of forgotten beauty and whispered secrets...

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This is about my trips, adventures, challenges in landscapes photography, video games, interviews, food, or anything I think it’s worth sharing.

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This was one of the first pieces I learned with my teacher. The challenge lies in the fact that it lasts almost five minutes, and when you’re just starting out—like I was—you tend to press way too hard on the bass strings. That’s exactly why this piece is such a great exercise: it teaches you not to do that. Otherwise, you won’t make it past four minutes before your left hand starts to hurt.

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ARI

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Bradley The Badger
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On December 11th, 2025, we had the incredible fortune of premiering our first trailer at The Game Awards, thanks to Geoff Keighley. From that moment on, a lot changed. The trailer was a great success. I will never stop being amazed at how much a developer’s life can change when players show their support. It’s truly powerful — in every sense.

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Have you ever done a photoshoot with models who yawn out of boredom because they’d rather be somewhere else? Well, this was the exact opposite…