Indie Watcher

@indiewatcher.bsky.social

I love indie games, and if I can help them get more attention, I will. Content creator. Contact: theindiewatcher@gmail.com

We passed the initial goal in 4 days! So we've upped it - let's push forward to $200k!! Thanks to everyone for buying the bundle and sharing wherever you can.

Brandon Sheffield@brandon.insertcredit.com · 6d ago

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

Curse of Resthaven is the game you have to try this weekend. It has it all: cosmic horror, time travel, investigation, mystery, you name it. I'm really confident it'll be a game many of us remember when it officially launches, but for now, let yourselves be surprised by its demo

Well, it finally happened! After 9 years of Unity dominance, Godot was the most used game engine for GMTK Game Jam 2026 submissions. 🤖 Godot - 47% 🎮 Unity - 34% 🛠️GameMaker - 5% 🚀 Unreal Engine - 3% ✨ Other - 11%

Pie chart showing game engines used to create 10,511 GMTK Game Jam games in 2026. Godot has the largest slice with 47%. Then Unity with 34%. Other with 11%. Game Maker with 5%. And Unreal Engine with 3%.

✨hello bsky game devs: i am once again actively job hunting // reposts appreciated✨ i am an experienced (8 yrs) producer (ex-xbox/ZOS) who specializes in creative pipelines. i come very highly recommended. i can work in big orgs or scale startups. i'm also funny. my slack posts rack up reacts.

my specialties (beyond the standard production/PM responsibilities): 
✨ creative pipeline design, management, and remediation
✨ specifically, pipeline management for complex creative pipes (like cinematics!) 
✨ teambuilding rooted in research and experience 
✨ and i can be your shotgrid whisperer! 

my experience: 
🌟 8 yrs exp across TV animation and games 
🌟 full-cycle games production 
🌟 live service exp
🌟 outsource management 
🌟 both indie and AAA environments 
🌟 both licensed and original IP 
🌟 worked with UE4/5 setups, as well as custom engines
🌟 bonuses: former professional animator/illustrator, operations exp, fluent in russian

what i'm looking for: 
🌠 full-time or contract production/PM work 
🌠 remote or hybrid out of the baltimore county area 
it's op with a fall out boy short, bandana, and chunky jewelry. her dog is flat in the background.