林明玉 JDWasaboo 👻 ⿁ | Jade 🍵
@jdwasabi.bsky.social
🎹 Composer-Arranger • 📅 Game Audio + Events Producer • 🥁 Taiko drummer 🚀 Launching live game music events 🍊 IGDA London Co-Chair • 🏛️ POCInPlay • 🎭 BAFTAGames • 🎓 Future Class 2022 • 🏆Game Dev Heroes Sound Award Winner 2020 • She/Her • 🇹🇭🇲🇾 • 🚫 GenAI ❌
We've been selected by Launch Good to participate in their one-week fundraising campaign for Palestine. Launch Good will match every $ we raise for Dreams on a Pillow. This will take Khadra one stop closer to her next destination Atilit! launchgood.com/1948
So I'm apparently the founder of Nerial???? 😅 Eitherway this is a heck of a spelling mistake or I suspect the GenAI was used to generate this article 🤷♀️ (Have already emailed asking to remove my name, just sharing this because this hilarious.) poptopic.com.au/entertainmen...
Historical adventure game A GOLDEN WAKE is historically discounted at 90% off during the Steam Autumn Sale! Grab the 1920s adventure for less than $1! (I had to edit out the butt shots in this GIF or else Bluesky will mark my post as adult content) store.steampowered.com/app/307570/A...
Good article. For my part, I've never been able to survive on game work alone, from 2013 to now. It's always been the side thing. Everyone I work with is great and we're trying to do the best for each other. I often rely on people wanting to repeat work with me cuz new opps are slim.
Peterline6@nowplaying.cool · last mo.EXCLUSIVE: 2026 is shaping up to become one of the most nefarious years for video game layoffs. I spent the last couple of months asking game music composers a very simple question: how are you holding up? nowplaying.cool/how-indie-ga...
Pleasure! I think we all need a moment to play sound fave tunes out LOUD 🥰🥰
_lemon@andylemon.bsky.social · 2mo agowow #kefgamemusic was a proper brilliant event :) shame I had to bounce early as sorting out a plethora of bits for the degree but awesome panels/music and peeps (and entrance music!) :D <3 thx for the much needed uplift! #gameaudio
Cannot wait to hear Luke's 'entrance' music on the amazing KEF speakers not gonna lie! 😆 #gamemusic
Luke Hebblethwaite@lukethehebble.bsky.social · 2mo ago*also come to the game music talk / listening party I'm doing later with @jdwasabi.bsky.social 🎮🎶 uk.kef.com/pages/book-e...
it’s my birthday today and i’m finally adding yaoi to our indie game :)
Very excited to announce that @pocinplay.bsky.social is hosting an event at UKIE next month! #gamedev
POC IN PLAY@pocinplay.bsky.social · 2mo agoPOC in Play x Melanin Gamers meetups are here! 🎉 Join us & Melanin Gamers @melaningamers.bsky.social on 22 October for a panel and networking with games industry peers and leaders. Hosted with Ukie / Raise The Game @ukieofficial.bsky.social 🎮 🎟️ Free tickets! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pocinplay-...
Since I've had to remind multiple people over the last week: Microsoft is still under active BDS protest. That means Xbox and it's subsidies including Activision, Blizzard and Bethesda Yes that means the new Diablo. Yes that means the new DOOM. Yes that means World of Warcraft Forever
No Games For Genocide
The games industry is complicit in genocide. It’s time to divest.
nogamesforgenocide.com
I had to remake my UK & Ireland narrative game dev starter pack due to spam. go.bsky.app/HyEvL2t I should have backed it up but only have a partial list. If you would like to be added or removed please reply here or DM me.
A huge congrats to our friends at Metronomik & Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia for the announcement trailer of 🇲🇾 Malaysia-made Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale at this week's Nintendo Direct! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiA4...
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
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Annnd if you’re interested in Sponsoring BITS (on a boat!!!) please shoot us an email - Ahoy@brilliantindietreasures.com
Brilliant Indie Treasures@brilliantindietreasures.com · 2mo ago🏴☠️ BITs on a BOAT! 🏴☠️ We are running a public event on October 10th, in #London, on The Golden Hinde! We need some #indiegames (& #gamedevs) who are interested in showcasing - if you'd be up to being on a boat, please apply (it's free): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... (rt pls)
Commissions: OPEN! I'm TheDementedRaven. I'm a Freelance Composer who creates music for video games, jingles, content creators, stream alerts & MORE! I've had exp in the VGM Industry & I'm known for creating Dark/Scary themes but CAN tackle other kinds also! DM me for enquiries/rates!🖤🦇
Would YOU like to support a friendly, not-for-profit tabletop gaming event? Now in its 5th year, Trick or Retreat is open to sponsorship! ToR is a relaxed residential retreat for making friends, crafting, and a whole lot of tabletop gaming. Find out more at support.trickorretreat.uk
Sponsorship - Trick or Retreat
Hello, friend! Would you like to sponsor Trick or Retreat 2026? Now in its fifth year, Trick or Retreat is a relaxed event where folks enjoy crafts, go for little walks, and play tabletop games. A lot...
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Very honoured to be working on this game as its writer! Dungeon Automata, by Japanese indie developer @gunzee2.bsky.social, is so stylish and unique - it's been a lot of fun helping bring his vision to life. AND YUZO KOSHIRO IS DOING THE SOUNDTRACK!!! Demo is on Steam now!
Raw Fury | HILLTHORN OUT NOW 🕵️@rawfury.bsky.social · 2mo agoCan you use logic to conquer the dungeon and save Syntaxia? We've partnered up with the incredible Medium Rare Games on @dungeonautomata.bsky.social and we're kicking things off with a Steam Demo! Check it out 👇
If anyone wants to come hear me talk about game music with @lukethehebble.bsky.social @darylvincent.bsky.social @tquillfeldt.bsky.social as well has have a chance to play some games & listen to game music on amazing speakers, come to my event hosted at KEF UK 🎧 uk.kef.com/pages/book-e...
Book Event | KEF UK
Experience high-fidelity sound with KEF. Explore award-winning passive and wireless speakers, subwoofers and headphones. Shop online today.
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CANUCKS Listen to this, then sign this petition against data centers being built willy-nilly: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7550 - Petitions
ourcommons.ca
Abbey@abbeyarletto.bsky.social · 2mo agoThis is what living next door to a 30 megawatt data center sounds like.
Hey, want to play free games AND help highlight noteworthy indies? 🎮 This is your yearly reminder to become a judge for the Indie Game Awards! It's a ton of fun: informa-tech.formstack.com/forms/igf202...
IGF 2027 Judge and Jury Application - Intellistack
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Do you support workers? Then it's time to BOYCOTT STARBUCKS.
BTW you can participate in #WhatAGameDevLooksLike this week even if you’re not at Gamescom! If you are a game dev, let’s amplify and celebrate cool people making cool games 💜
JC Lau@drjclau.bsky.social · 3mo agoHere’s a quick cheeky #WhatAGameDevLooksLike, because while it normally coincides with GDC in March, why not also do a Gamescom edition! I’m JC, lead producer and COO at Twirlbound! I’ve been in games for 12+ years and I love talking about production, leadership, and making spaces for yourself 💜
⬇️ IMPORTANT ⬇️ Luckily, mine was already turned off, but please check because your game could be leaked without your knowledge!!
jess m. ☕🍂@jametc.bsky.social · 3mo agoI've never touched google gemini or whatever, but this was turned on. myactivity.google.com/product/gemini turn that shit off
Thanks for coming and writing a review @xuetingni.bsky.social ! 💚
Xueting C. Ni 倪雪婷 (she, they)@xuetingni.bsky.social · 3mo agoIt was an excellent show, here are my thoughts, with thanks to the creators who made it possible for me to see the performance! #theatre #asian snowpavilion.co.uk/asian-pirate...
You all know about the news already but our entire audio team has been made redundant. I'm incredibly sad and endlessly grateful for the people I got to work with and everything we created together. Don't hesitate hiring @eliforster.bsky.social @soundbear.bsky.social @rubenrincon.bsky.social
ZA/UM Studio@zaumstudio.bsky.social · 4mo ago
