If you're exhibiting at #Paxaus for the first time and feeling a bit overwhelmed, or even if you're just a little unsure of it all, here is my epic tradeshow thread to help you out 😃 (I meant to post this weeks ago but I swear August was only like 6 days long this year...) #gamedev #indiedev #pax

Ben Droste@bendroste.bsky.social · last yr.

PAX Aus is fast approaching! Last year I posted a thread of tips and advice for indies exhibiting at the show on the site formally known as Twitter. Here's an updated and expanded thread for this year (settle in, its a long one) 😀 #pax #paxaus #indiedev #gamedev @paxaus.bsky.social

Very kind of Nintendo to release new side scrolling Metroid for my birthday 🙂 youtu.be/ku-vSTDNsT8?...

Metroid Ravenous – Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026

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Screaming dragula into my switch 2 so I get a car instead of epona

Wario64@wario64.bsky.social · 5d ago

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake you can hum a song to play the Ocarina, including using instruments

The best looking Zelda games, in order, are: 1. Breath of the Wild 2. Wind Waker 3. Zelda CD-i I will not be taking questions at this time.

How to give a generation of gamers PTSD

I added map markers to help players track down 100% of hidden pickups... but I didn't want to give everything away. #metroidvania #indiegames

Their mistake was not making it bright pink and highly emissive. It would still get missed, but it would be 100x more embarrassing.

Nat (she/they) 🤧 after gamescom@murderveggie.bsky.social · last wk.

I love finding such remnants of humanity in video games 😁 #TheBloodOfDawnwalker

How do you fit a massive game world into limited space? By breaking up my game's map in to little chunks I'm able to stream it in a piece at a time as you explore. #indiegames #metroidvania #puzzlegames

I think Metroid Prime's scanner is a great mechanic, but I have two big issues with it. So I made some important changes for scanning in my game. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #metroidprime

I was forced to find an alternative way of rendering my 3D map over the game view. The solution is simple but effective! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

I've had trouble with the Camera Stack since the early days of this project, even conflicting with Unity's own systems at times. This was a good excuse to be rid of it entirely.

Memory's Reach@100stones.bsky.social · last mo.

How adding DLSS broke a bunch of core game systems, forcing me to redesign their implementation. The lesson: Unity's Camera stack is not worth the trouble it causes for several reasons, and you can add this one to the list! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #DLSS #FSR

The legit most unrealistic part about Primer, the ‘04 sci-fi thriller, is that two tech bros sat on their invention for a few years because they wanted to understand the implications of their technology and not release it to world too soon. And yes, it also includes building a Time Machine.

Starling Sonic made a video about microwave sounds (something that has been bothering me for years!), so I thought I would add my two cents about user interface design and accessibility. #sounddesign #gameaudio #gamesound

A tiny tweak to my game's camera that makes a big difference to game feel. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

YoGo Gorilla Mix - Bus (1995, Australia)

Do you like games?

The Eyes of Ara launched 10 years ago today, on July 19, 2016. It was never a big success but it has been enough to support me as a full time indie dev for the past decade, which is pretty amazing on its own. So thank you to everyone who played and enjoyed it over the years!

Memory's Reach@100stones.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ten years ago today I released my first indie game - The Eyes of Ara! So today I wanted to give a quick shout out to everyone that has played it over the years and allowed me remain full time indie for the past decade ❤️ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

Horrible person dies: [jokes about them being in hell, litany of the terrible things they said and did] Good person dies: [fond reminiscence of that time a character they played went to hell and it was incredibly sick, nothing but praise for their actual character]

Answering a common question about my game's auto aim system: How do you prioritize targets? It's actually super simple! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

We are open to new gigs, by the way! You could have this kind of thing in your game if you want 👀

Zander Hulme ~♪@zander.supertonic.au · 2mo ago

If you've wondered how we recorded the engine for the Rhino Beetle in Isopod, we actually didn't record anything! It's entirely synthesised at runtime using wavetables in Unreal MetaSounds. A very quick explanation thread 👇 #gameaudio #unreal #metasounds #synthesis #sounddesign #isopod

This week I talk about why I decided to remove the tutorial section from my demo. Turns out it was a bad introduction to an otherwise good game, and it was turning people away before they got to the good stuff! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

The way my son’s shirt is folded has created a horrid little monstrosity.

This week I've been working on replacing the old temporary intro cut scene for Memory's Reach with something that better introduces the story. Here's how I made a warp speed effect for one of the new shots! #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #gameart

Okay, generalized optimization tips for game models. 1: optimisation means 'as efficient as possible within defined constraints". The important thing before you begin optimising is the 'defined constraints' bit. What are you optimising for? Framerate? Memory? Draw calls? Artist time? Cost?

Working on a secret hidden room today... went a bit overboard with the moss and vines but you know what, it looks cool! #gamedev #indiedev

Rather happy with how this room turned out. Also enjoyed being able to spend a day just doing art for a change.

Memory's Reach@100stones.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Spending a day doing nothing but level art after a busy couple of weeks doing all sorts of non-development things. A fun Friday spent doing something I enjoy. #gamedev #indiedev

New limited-time demo update out now! Explore the City of Lys until June 30. Featuring new puzzles, lore, and secrets to find! And a huge thanks to @thinkygames.com and @puzzleshowcase.bsky.social for including Memory's Reach in the Thinky Direct 2026 and the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 😃

Limited Time Demo Update - Explore the City of Lys

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We're excited to announce that the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase will begin TOMORROW and run from May 28 - June 4! Featuring discounts on a selection of excellent puzzle games, streams from our favorite streamers, demos for upcoming games & plenty more! Links below 👇 www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com

Alright it's Saturday, I have housework I don't want to do, a bowl full of tasty black grapes, and Schrödinger's Cat Burglar from @abandonedsheep.com I consider this a good set of decisions.

The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase begins in one week! 🧩🎉 Kicking off the event on Thursday we'll have @thinkygames.com's THINKY DIRECT, followed by 4 days of livestreams. 💸 400+ puzzle games + discounts 🧩 100+ demos to try 📦 Exclusive showcase bundles www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com