Ready to make the trek to Gamescom? Tell us what you're most looking forward to – and have a safe trip! #gamescom #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

Reps from Airship, CodeDev, Pipeworks, Redcatpig, Virtuos & more emphasize that external #gamedev is a service-&-people business where value comes from owning outcomes, aligning creatively w/clients & building long-term relationships. – @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social #games #gaming

What lessons have developers learned from external development?

Sumo Digital, Code Wizards, Airship, and many more share their accumulated wisdom from years in the exdev trenches

gamesindustry.biz

At Falmouth Horror & Gaming – which explored how #horror helps players process real-world sociopolitical anxieties – @supermassivegames.bsky.social's Will Doyle delivered a keynote on spatial alienation, revulsion, and apophenia. – @theguardian.com Keith Stuart #horrorgames #games #videogames

Zombies, gore and creepy kids – why we can’t stop playing horror games

As global anxieties multiply, ​v​ideo games from Resident Evil to Mouthwashing are providing rich source material to help decode society’s problems

theguardian.com

This episode features Jeffrey A. Brown's #cosmic #horror film, The Beach House (2019)🦑 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible & more! #horrormovie #indie #movie #scifi #indiehorror #indiefilm #indiemovie #film

The Beach House (S2 E10) *SPOILERS* #cosmichorror #horror #moviereview #podcast

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Gaspar Noé talks with Izabel Pakzad about her debut feature, Find Your Friends—including the real-life car chase that inspired it, securing private European financing, and managing a 21-day shoot in Joshua Tree. – Interview Magazine #indiefilm #indiemovie #indie #thriller #indiefilms #indiemovies

Izabel Pakzad Tells Gaspar Noé About the Dark Side of Joshua Tree

The writer and director connected with one of her biggest inspirations to talk about how New French Extremity cinema and her own brush with danger became the basis for her debut feature, Find Your Fri...

interviewmagazine.com

Bennett Foddy credits Super Mario Sunshine as inspiration for @babystepsgame.bsky.social – praising its world, movement and design + arguing the backlash against its rough edges discouraged studios from taking creative risks. – @kotaku.com's @duckvalentine.bsky.social #game #gamedev #gamedesign

Baby Steps Dev Says Mario Sunshine Hate Has 'Confined' Nintendo Devs

How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps

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The creative team behind Savage discusses their award-winning pilot, which won the #Indie TV Pilot Showcase at the ATX TV Festival and serves as proof of concept for a gritty neo-noir rooted in supernatural #horror. – @nofilmschool.bsky.social's Jourdan Aldredge #indiefilm #indiehorror

How 'Savage' Won ATX TV Festival's First-Ever Indie TV Pilot Showcase—and What Its Creators Learned

Or, should we say collaborative TV-making? An interview with the creative crew behind ‘Savage’ which won the inaugural Indie TV Pilot Showcase at ATX TV Festival 2026.

nofilmschool.com

Former @playstation.com chief @shawnlayden.bsky.social warns that #gamedev costs (often topping $100M) have crushed risk tolerance in the #gameindustry – driving studios toward safe rather than innovative titles. – @gamesradarplus.bsky.social's @catherinelewis.bsky.social #games #gaming #game

Former PlayStation boss thinks "we've lost a lot of the variety in games," and we can thank the "rising cost" of new titles for that: "We had so many crazy games on PS1"

Shawn Layden says "if every throw of the dice is triple digit millions, then risk tolerance goes to about zero"

gamesradar.com

Arriving on #PS5 in 2027, Firesprite Games' #horror sequel #UntilDawn 2 will take place on an abandoned island—where players guide a crew of fake paranormal investigators to survive the island’s dark forces. — @bloody-disgusting.com #horrorgame #game #videogame

Developed by Firesprite Games, ‘Until Dawn 2’ Revealed, Coming in 2027 [Trailer]

The rumoured sequel has turned out to be true. Firesprite, developers of the sci-fi horror shooter The Persistence, have indeed been at work on Until Dawn 2, which is slated to arrive on the PlayStati...

bloody-disgusting.com

Nintendo has announced plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in Europe featuring an easily replaceable battery to comply with upcoming EU environmental regulations. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @danielleri.bsky.social #nintendo #switch #games #gaming #gamingnews #videogames

Nintendo to debut Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU

Starting in February 2027, batteries in many devices will need to be 'easily replaceable,' Nintendo has signaled it will comply.

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Novy knows action games. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮 #indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #action #actiongames #actiongame #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gamedesign

Novy Unlimited | Action Compilation 🎮

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Today, we’re celebrating the masterminds behind the code, the mechanics, and the strategic campaigns that bring interactive worlds to the global stage. Here’s to the technology that connects us and the games that keep us innovating. #nationalvideogameday #videogameday #games #videogames #gamedev

The freedom to build new worlds is a gift we enjoy every day. This 4th of July, we’re celebrating independence, innovation, and the incredible community that brings games to life. Happy 250th! #happy4thofjuly #happy4th #4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #independence #fourthofjuly

This episode features Osgood Perkins' folk horror film, Keeper (2025) 🥮 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more! #horrormovie #osgoodperkins #indie #movie #horror #folkhorror #horrorfilm #podcast

Keeper (S2 E9) *SPOILERS* #folkhorror #horror #moviereview #podcast

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Robert dos Santos is releasing debut #indiefilm THIS IS HOW THE WORLD ENDS exclusively on #VHS – a decision illustrating an anti-AI stance celebrating physical, human-made art and its imperfect processes. – @theguardian.com's Stuart Heritage #indiemovie #filmmaker #film #movie #indie #filmmaking

‘I’m asking people to do a lot, but that’s what it means to be a human’: why one man made the first straight-to-video movie in 20 years

Robert dos Santos decided to make his first film after being held at gunpoint once too often. The resulting drama, only available on VHS, is a broadside against AI: ‘Someone once said that if your mum...

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Author @hannahrosemay.bsky.social's Fatal Fest #comic #horror series follows 6 filmmakers forced to compete at a mysterious Hollywood festival, where they must kill to win. Published by IDW Dark (@idwpublishing.com). – @thr.com's @boryskit.bsky.social #comicbooks #comics #indie #indiehorror

Hannah Rose May Tackles Hollywood Horror Moviemaking With New Comic ‘Fatal Fest’ (Exclusive)

The IDW Dark series is the latest horror title from the actress-turned-comics author.

hollywoodreporter.com

@valvesoftware.com's Steam Machine will launch on 6/29 at $1,049 due to costs driven by the AI boom. Valve is also running a reservation lottery on #Steam. Sign up before 10am PT/1pm ET tomorrow, 6/25. – @arstechnica.com's @rwhitwam.bsky.social #games #videogames #tech #technology #hardware #gaming

Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet

Valve says it's using a randomized purchase queue to make the experience "less frustrating and more fair."

arstechnica.com

In an interview with Gamereactor's Alex Hopley, Jonathan Blow says he avoids sequels because the fun of #gamedev lies in the newness of the idea (which is lost when retreading old ground). ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR #Steam demo available until Fri @ 10am PT/1pm ET! #game #gaming #indiedev

The Braid and Order of the Sinking Star creator Jonathan Blow explains why he's never done a sequel

Blow isn't exactly closed off from sequels, but has always found the idea of a new game more exciting.

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The creative community stands together to honor freedom, resilience, and the rich cultural legacy of the Black community. May we continue to support, uplift, and hold space for one another as we build a more inclusive world. #juneteenth #freedom #blackhistory #celebratefreedom #blackexcellence

Curry Barker's huge success with Obsession—a <$1M #film that has grossed >$100M worldwide—shows how #indie creators can bypass gatekeepers by building their own audience and leveraging digital platforms – @nofilmschool.bsky.social #indiefilm #filmmaker #indiemovie #film #movie #filmmaking #filmmaker

How Did Curry Barker Find His Own Voice With 'Obsession'

The YouTuber and horror filmmaker is becoming the talk of Hollywood.

nofilmschool.com

After Bungie's announcement that Destiny 2 will end its live service on June 9, #gamedevs and #voiceactors took to social media to share memories—reflecting on their pride in maintaining a high bar despite unrealistic constraints and layoffs. – @pcgamer.com #gamedev #gaming #games #bungie

Destiny developers reflect on the end of an era: 'We all worked so hard to maintain the quality bar under unrealistic constraints'

"I logged in to the Tower and found a horde of guardians kneeling by Zavala, others saluting. It was like that from server to server."

pcgamer.com

After a weak fiscal year resulting in a net loss & a $200M impairment loss for Rovio, Sega is shifting away from #gamesasaservice by lowering the priority of F2P titles & canceling its Super Game initiative – @diegoarguello.bsky.social @gamedeveloper.bsky.social #games #sega #gameindustry #gamenews

Sega is lowering the priority of games-as-a-service titles

Sega is lowering the priority of free-to-play games, following impairment loss for Rovio, the cancelation of Super Game, and planned strategic changes.

gamedeveloper.com

Peacock has announced that the long-dormant #FridayThe13th #horror franchise will return with the A24-produced #prequel #series Crystal Lake this October that will explore a young Jason’s life prior to the events of the original 1980 #film. @slashfilm.bsky.social's @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social

One Of The Biggest Slasher Franchises Ever Sets Return For The First Time In 17 Years - SlashFilm

Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake has an official release date, but it may be facing an uphill battle to fully win over franchise fans.

slashfilm.com

This episode ft. Curry Barker's #darkromance #horrorfilm, Obsession (2026). Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible + more! #indie #indiefilm #moviereview #filmreview #horror #indiemovie #horrormovie #currybarker

Obsession (S2 E8) *SPOILERS* #darkromance #horror #moviereview #podcast

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In the indie world, a limited budget is just an invitation to innovate. We’re honoring the independent arts and entertainment community that pushes boundaries, breaks genres, and proves that passion beats big budgets every single time. #nationalcreativityday #creativityday #creativity #indie

Every story we tell, every campaign we launch & every voice we champion is made possible by the #freedoms fought for by others. On #MemorialDay, we join the indie community in expressing our deepest #gratitude for the #heroes who have made the ultimate #sacrifice. #courage #military #honor #freedom

@thr.com's @aaroncouch.bsky.social talks w/Curry Barker—who after a $17.2M domestic box office debut for OBSESSION + an A24 deal to helm the next TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, remains grounded ... still preferring to edit his #films from his own bedroom. #horror #horrorfilm #indiehorror #indiefilm #film

‘Obsession’ Filmmaker Curry Barker Just Released His First Hit Movie. He’s Ready to Get Back to His Bedroom and Edit the Next One

Over the past year, the Gen Z auteur has become the most in-demand 20-something filmmaker in Hollywood, with 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' waiting in the wings and the Jason Blum, Roy Lee production 'Anyt...

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@jimg.bsky.social argues that the @roblox.com platform is the spiritual successor to legacy Flash portals because it democratizes #development and fosters a similar grassroots creator community. – @gibiz.bsky.social #videogames #games #roblox #gamedeveloper #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev

Why the founder of Kongregate believes that Roblox is its successor

Jim Greer on why Roblox has a "similar creator community" to legacy Flash titles, and how its supporting developers to make hits and reach older audiences

gamesindustry.biz

Following the massive success of Crimson Desert – with 5M+ copies sold – South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly rewarded each of its employees with a special bonus of 5M Won (~$3,400). – @ign.com's @wyp.bsky.social #videogame #videogames #gamenews #gameindustry #game #games #gaming

Crimson Desert Has Sold So Well Developer Pearl Abyss Has Reportedly Given Every Employee a $3,400 Bonus

Crimson Desert has sold so well that its developer, Pearl Abyss, has reportedly given every employee a $3,400 bonus.

ign.com