The games industry can be tough, especially now. One of its kindest and most talented people risks being separated from their cat without enough funds to get home. They’re nearly there, just need a little more to cover the unexpected. Please help if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/46nx8t-rel...

Donate to Relocate Galette to the UK!, organized by Nicole Armstrong

Hello! Our names are Nikky and Jacob and we're raising money for our friend Sara who has … Nicole Armstrong needs your support for Relocate Galette to the UK!

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♥️ such a cool image today conjures up so many sorry ideas!

Nemo Shiff@nemoshiff.bsky.social · last yr.

Some laugh at its pace. Then they discover that although it is slow, it is still deadly. #fantasy #surreal #art #digitalart #snail #slow #deadly #scifi #scifiart #weird

Are you a #gamedev that has been made redundant? Feeling like it's game over? Let's find each other and show our support. Post something that inspired you recently and together we can #PressStartAgain. I was inspired by this article on sub- creation. bigthink.com/mini-philoso...

Why Tolkien thought "sub-creation" was the secret to great fantasy and science fiction

According to Tolkien, fantasy requires a deep imagination known as "sub-creation." And the genre reflects a fundamental truth of being human.

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I'm absolutely loving this game teaser. Wishing @kaleidoscube.bsky.social all the best with it, can't wait. ♥️ #gamedev #puzzles #coolmechanics

kaleidoscube @kaleidoscube.bsky.social · last yr.

Wanted to create a cool video explaining the time mechanic in our game... captured this scene instead, that basically did the job for me. #RECUR #gaming #indiegame #gamedev

Out Now! I'm honoured to have played a very small part in this game. Check it out and enjoy. ♥️

Reignbreaker@reignbreaker.bsky.social · last yr.

⚔️ OUT NOW 👑 Reignbreaker is now available on Steam & GOG 🔥 god slay the queen.

What with everything that happened at the end of last year, I've been in recovery mode but it's #GDC2025 so I'm dusting myself off and looking forward to catching up with old colleagues and meeting new ones. ♥️

a cartoon of a penguin hanging from a rope with the words on my way above him

ALT: a cartoon of a penguin hanging from a rope with the words on my way above him

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Out in the woods today ❄️ #gamedev #snow #winterwonderland

This is a fantastic list of indie games you should play at least once. I'd also add our own Somerville game onto this list, but I'm biased. ❤️ www.xda-developers.com/indie-games-... store.steampowered.com/app/1671410/... #gamedev #indiegames #games

10 indie games you should play at least once in your life

The best indie games manage to nail everything from the story and gameplay to the atmosphere and art design. Here are 10 best examples.

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I've honestly never really believed in any take on the "metaverse" until @playerunknown.net pitched me his version a while ago: it has to be a protocol. Closer to HTTP than a social media site. We'll see where this one goes. www.ign.com/articles/the...

The Creator of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Wants to Build a True Metaverse - IGN

In 2017, Brendan Greene (aka “PlayerUnknown”) pioneered the Battle Royale genre of video games with PUBG. Now, he wants to pioneer something new. He wants to make a metaverse.

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There are a lot of cool looking and interesting games listed here to look forward to in the new year. www.pushsquare.com/features/34-... #gamedev #2025 #games

34 Under the Radar PS5 Games to Watch Out for in 2025

What's a GTA?

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Happy New Year to everyone 🥳 Check out my reflections on 2024 here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Here's hoping 2025 is better for the whole games industry. But if not, let's make sure we continue to support each other as best we can ❤️ Xxx

Claire E A B. on LinkedIn: Reflections from a Game Dev: A Year Shaped by Loss, Inspiration…

Reflections from a Game Dev: A Year Shaped by Loss, Inspiration, Integrity, and Kindness. 2024 has been a year dominated by loss for me. The passing of a…

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One of my daughters partners is a train enthusiast and the first ever game I made was MS Train Simulator, so we've had this piece of train fun running around our tree all Christmas. Neatly wrapped and well displayed presents by my youngest daughter. #trains #Christmas

My youngest hand drew this card, I can't believe what an insanely talented artist they are! ❤️ #christmas #art #artist #snowman

✌🏼🍉 We’re 25% funded in less than 48 hours! 🍉✌🏼Alhamdo li Allah A HUGE thanks to our amazing supporters, each and every one of you for believing in Dreams on a Pillow Your support makes a huge difference💕 Lets keep the momentum, share the campaign help us bring this story to life launchgood.com/1948

It's the 1st Dec tomorrow, nearly time to crack on with the Christmas songs. But in the meantime it's Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on repeat. #gamedev

Hey little train! Wait for me! I was held in chains, But now I’m free. I’m hanging in there, Don’t you see In this process of elimination. Hey little train! We are all jumping on. The train that goes to the Kingdom... #gamedev

If you don't know what to get me for Christmas, then the complete works of Hiroshi Yoshida book will do, thanks. #gamedev

A retro sci-fi classic, who remembers playing Another World? #gamedev

If this is me to you, give me a nudge. Everyone moved over so fast and everyone has different avatars so I'm just permanently confused.

Ify Nwadiwe@ifycomedy.com · 2y ago

When a mutual from X doesn’t follow you on Bsky:

I've been playing this demo on steam and I ❤️ it. Very Limbo/Inside inspired. #gamedev Thanks @indiegameswtf.bsky.social for the great interview with the dev indiegames.wtf/interviews/s...

SELINI

a mesmerizing solo dev project

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"The dream is gone I have become comfortably numb." Light reveals the truth of things, where illusions thrive. #gamedev

This is an intriguing game idea that has me wondering more about it... #gamedev

Spiral Circus@spiralcircusgames.bsky.social · 2y ago

In our game you possess the creatures of the deep with your soul. This is something I think about a lot. If I was to possess creatures with my soul in real life I’d choose the humble barracuda. #gamedev #indiegame #siltgame #platformgame

Anchored in sands of time, where oceans once whispered. I found myself abandoned, adrift in a silent expanse. I ❤️ this study, thanks for sharing @aleespinosa.bsky.social #gamedev

Ale Espinosa@aleespinosa.bsky.social · 2y ago

Study #conceptart #environment #digitalpainting #digitalart #inifinitepainter #infinitypainterapp #samsung #samsunggalaxytab #s8

Caught between a rock and a hard place, wandering through a swirling fog on a sunny day. #ForFogsSake #gamedev

I've been getting into retro sci-fi recently and came across this... Giant Teeth. Brilliant! #gamedev 70s-sci-fi-art.ghost.io/giant-teeth/

Giant Teeth

When it comes to giant teeth in retro science fiction cover art, all conversations must begin (and will basically also end) with Piers Anthony's Prostho Plus. This 1971 comic space opera combines sev...

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Echo fades, heart's whisper lost, In empty shades, the silent cost. #gamedev maybe...

Applications for Ensemble are open! We're looking for a new cohort of UK game creatives from underrepresented ethnicities to showcase and celebrate at #LGF25 and beyond! Nominate your friends, colleagues or yourself! Deadline: Monday 16 December Apply: bit.ly/3O9ujCJ

Nice ❤️

Rob | TheCultureVerse@thecultureverse.bsky.social · 2y ago

Concept art by Ron Cobb for the 1979 classic ‘ALIEN’.

I live near some stunning woodlands ❤️ #gamedev #sundaywalk

❤️ the colours and the symbolism in this picture. #gamedev

Ismail Inceoglu@seventeenth.bsky.social · 2y ago

"Done for the day" Hello, after a 3 month break... _______ #Cara cara.app/post/6cc1531... #ArtStation www.artstation.com/artwork/AZQA0z #DeviantArt www.deviantart.com/seven-teenth...