Natasha Skult, PhD
@natashaskult.bsky.social
Game Developer - Entrepreneur - Academic & Teacher https://linktr.ee/natashaskult ✨CEO at MiTale ✨Teacher at University of Turku (Finland) and Ashesi Univeristy (Ghana) ✨Chairperson of W Love Games ✨Board member of IGDA and IGDA Foundation
Our next #Discord exclusive monthly event is taking place on September 30 from 6 PM EEST, where we will be showcasing a brand new #graphicnovel "The Hunt", chapter 1 of the upcoming series Willow Guard: Awakening. During the event we will be having a giveaway of several copies so make sure to join!
This week I am in #quantumgames heaven! The brilliant minds Evert van Nieuwenburg, James Wootton, Laura Piispanen and Ricardo Olenewa organized "Advancing Quantum Technology with Quantum Games" at Lorentz Center in Leiden 👇🧵 #gamedev #gameresearch #quantumtech #quantumresearch
Kicking off autumn season with new graphic novel series Willow Guard: Awakening! 🔥 Chapter 1 out of #trilogy "The Hunt", can be pre-ordered through our website willowguard.games/product-page/willow-guard-awakening-chapter-1-the-hunt #indiepublisher #gamedev #indiedev #graphicnovel #transmedia
Today at the annual ceremony of starting an academic year at University of Turku, my thesis "Interactive Storytelling With Quantum Computing" has been awarded along three other doctoral research projects for significant scientific results, I am humbled by the recognition 🙏 More in the thread 👇
September is here, a month of Global Quantum Game Jam! 🎉 This year, we are hosting the jam on September 25-27 globally - welcome! 💥 Join the jam: itch.io/jam/quantum-... 💥 Official website: www.quantumgamejam.online 💥 Discord: discord.gg/hUYcfnZWD4 #quantumgames #quantumgamejam #gamejam #gamedev
#gamescom2026 Saturday at Indie Area - the busiest day if the week and most exciting one! #gaming #indiedev #willowguard #hollowroot
Tomorrow, Wednesday August 26th from 6PM Finnish time (EEST), MiTale will host LIVE gamescom event in our Discord server with some exciting studio announcements and live chat/walk-through gamescom venue as much as we can, due to crowds 😅 Welcome! discord.gg/EpW69MP #indiedev #gamescom26 #gamedev
INTRODUCING: INDIES AROUND THE WORLD! 🌎 #IndiesAroundTheWorld is a sticker hunt that brings #indie devs from all over the globe together, this gamescom. Stop by our booths in #homeofindies or #indiearenabooth, test the games, and you'll receive a sticker! Catch 'em all for a prize! ✨️
We are leaking The Arab League of Misfits trailer early to beat the Gamescom news rush next week. 🃏 Satirical 1v1 card battles with unique deck building system 🧭 A roguelite adventure mode 📚 Learn about Arabic culture along the way 🖥️ Wishlist on Steam now go.arabmisfits.com/steam #indiegames
Yes, I have been designing this #boardgame for quite some time and cannot wait to share more about it during the summer 😎 #gamedesign #rpg #gamedev #indiedev #letsplay
Willow Guard@willowguard.bsky.social · 4mo agoWe have BIG NEWS especially if you are a #boardgamer 😍 Introducing Willow Guard: Hollowroot, a cooperative card-based #dungeoncrawler for 1–4 players! To get exclusive access to "behind the scenes" and upcoming playtests before anyone else, sign up to the newsletter: bit.ly/4vy7Q5Z #indiedev
The roster for The Arab League of Misfits is finally assembled. This key art represents deep research into regional pop culture, history, memes to create unique character designs for this digital trading card game. Every fighter brings a piece of 17 local heritage to the table. #ALoM #indiegame
I still cannot wrap my head around this news... so humbled and excited for all the nominees - huge congrats, we shall celebrate together on May 21 🎉🎉🎉
Willow Guard@willowguard.bsky.social · 5mo ago🔥 FINNISH GAME OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 🔥 We are beyond thrilled to announce that #WillowGuard is a nominee for Game of the Year category at #FinnishGameAwards 2026, among so-many-incredible games 😱 Full announcement: neogames.fi/the-best-fin... #nominee #goty #indiedev #gamedev #pcgaming #awards
LAST CHANCE to get Willow Guard bundle with exceptional discount during the final hours of Steam Medieval Fest 👀😱 store.steampowered.com/app/2377090/... #finalcountdown #gamedev #indiedev #lastchance
Today is the day! At 18.00 EEST (Finnish time) Willow Guard DLC is coming out 🔥🔥🔥 Ghweros and Suri are getting ready ⚔️ store.steampowered.com/app/4413850/... #gamedev #indiedev #DLC #launchday #indiegame #pcgaming #rpg #actionadventure
🔥ONE DAY TO GO🔥 Sneak peek to what mayhem awaits... one day to go till DLC launch ⚔️ Make sure Súri is equipped with her ranged weapon, she is a stellar shot! store.steampowered.com/app/4413850/... #indiedev #indiegame #pcgaming #dlc #launchingsoon #gamedev #rpg #badgerwitcher
When it comes to Nexus Roads, trust Súri, she knows these paths as the back of her hand! ⚔️ store.steampowered.com/app/4413850/... #indiegames #indiedev #DLC #2daystogo #gamedev #pcgaming #rpg #rpg #actionadventure #steammedievalfest #pcgamer #gamer #gaming #launchingsoon #steamgame
Here we go, #steammedievalfest is kicking off, and few days till #willowguard DLC release 😎 #indiedev #gamedev #pcgaming #indiegames #comingsoon ##launchweek #expansion #indiestudio #finnishgames #gamesfromfinland
Willow Guard@willowguard.bsky.social · 5mo agoToday kicks off Steam Medieval Fest (from 8PM Finnish time), and Willow Guard will be flipping 70% OFF while launch #discount for #DLC will be 15% - high time to get your hands on the game! Check out new #trailer 😍 youtu.be/hewyOzcjNzc Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/4413850/...
"When it seems all hope is lost... remember, you are not alone!" Willow Guard DLC launching on April 23 ✨️ store.steampowered.com/app/4413850/... #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday #gaming #actionadventure #pcgaming #dlc #rpg #comingsoon
The strength alone won’t carry you forward, the real edge lies in your mind fellow Willowguard! Every clue hides a path, every puzzle tests your perception, and every challenge sharpens your instincts ✨️ #gamedev #indiedev #pcgaming #dlc #launchingsoon #countdown
✨️ ONE WEEK TILL LAUNCH ✨️ The next chapter of our epic #badgerwitcher is about to start, and we are excited to have launch during Medival Fest on Steam ⚔️ Stay tuned for live streams with #devs, giveaways and loads of cool announcements coming your way 😎 #indiedev #indiegame #pcgamers
The countdown continues… 👀 Deep in the rugged Atalaka Mountains, paths don’t stay open on their own. That’s where Heygos comes in — a seasoned Trailbreaker, carving safe passage through terrain that refuses to be tamed. #8daystilllaunch #pcgaming #indiedev #gamedev #comingsoon
⏱ 9 DAYS TILL LAUNCH ⏱ As a Willowguard, one is not simply a "hero", every choice leaves a mark... the question is what would you pick: do a right thing, or a necessary one? 🤔 In Frostreign, you will not walk alone! Once you meet Súri, you’ll want her on your side ⚔️ #indiegame #indiedev #pcgaming
Big announcements coming up.... 😱👀 If you want to know more before we share news publicly, join our community in whichever platform you prefer: linktr.ee/mitale #willowguard #hype #soon #IndieDev #indiegame #pcgaming #gamedev #AreYouReady #badgerwitcher
Day 19 - Derpy cat snowman 😺⛄️ #adventcalendar #willowguard #indiegames #snowman #cat
Day 17 - Jingle bells 🔔 #adventcalendar #willowguard #indiegames #jinglebells
Meet Ari, a new addition to Willow Guard crew in our latest #gameupdate 🎵 As a bard, Ari is always ready with a song or story, and she is always looking for the subject of her next epic... #willowguard #indiegames #pcgaming #rpg #gamedev #skunk #bard
Just a major #gameupdate no biggie 😎
Willow Guard@willowguard.bsky.social · 9mo agoIt's been a little moment, but we've been hard at work behind the scenes to bring you this scintillating pre-Christmas update! 🎁🌟 youtu.be/nuav55gdHec #newdrop #gameupdate #wintersale #discount #newtrailer #willowguard #pcgaming #gamedev #indiedev #IndieGames #darkfantasy #rpg #ActionAdventure
DAY 16 - Little bear snowman ⛄️ #adventcalendar #willowguard #indiegames #gamedev #snowman
