Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner
@pauljamesqa.bsky.social
Award-winning Independent QA Specialist. Credited on multiple indie titles, including BAFTA award-winning Blue Prince, and IGF winner, Cryptmaster. Skills include pretending to be an adult. pauljamesgamestesting.com https://linktr.ee/PaulJamesGT
Tall Story Games makes brilliant Kickstarter rewards. They did an amazing job with Lucy Dreaming, and the Heir of the Dog goodies look awesome! Grab some while you can!
Tall Story Games@tallstorygames.bsky.social · 2h agoWorking on the design for one of the many physical Kickstarter rewards for my game… a zoetrope! It’s not too late to back it!! heirofthedog.co.uk/ks #indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
There's still time to grab a chance at winning a Mega Drive, signed by Stoo Cambridge and @tonywarriner.bsky.social of @brazengameplay.bsky.social!
Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner@pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 2d ago15 Days: Part 31 - where my Testing Shelf gets its debut, I share how you can earn a chance to win a signed Mega Drive, give a brief fitness update, and tell you which game I've been testing lately. pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/08/03/1...
Hotel booked. Now I just need to make sure I get a ticket. They go fast every year! Excellent line-up too!
AdventureX@adventurex.bsky.social · 2d agoCheck our curated #AdvX26 games appearing at adventurexpo.org! Go on an adventure into the world of narrative gaming and join us in London on 7-8 November! Tickets go on sale on 12 August!
15 Days: Part 31 - where my Testing Shelf gets its debut, I share how you can earn a chance to win a signed Mega Drive, give a brief fitness update, and tell you which game I've been testing lately. pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/08/03/1...
15 Days: Part 31
15 Days: Part 31 – July 16th to July 31st 2026 It’s Alive! The Testing Shelf…It’s Alive! And we’re back to the day-to-day, after the excitement and celebration of Part…
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15 Days: Part 31 - where my Testing Shelf gets its debut, I share how you can earn a chance to win a signed Mega Drive, give a brief fitness update, and tell you which game I've been testing lately. pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/08/03/1...
15 Days: Part 31
15 Days: Part 31 – July 16th to July 31st 2026 It’s Alive! The Testing Shelf…It’s Alive! And we’re back to the day-to-day, after the excitement and celebration of Part…
pauljamesgamestesting.com
Always a pleasure to work on a game that's obviously had great care and attention. A lot of love has gone into this. Keep an eye on Sleepytime Village from @lightfootbrosgames.bsky.social!
James Lightfoot Bros Games@lightfootbrosgames.bsky.social · 4d agoWe did it. Sleepytime Village is soon to enter Beta testing - fully playable from start to end, been through round 1 of QA (thanks @pauljamesqa.bsky.social ) and voice over late August. What a journey this has been and the game is indeed an EXCELLENT ADVENTURE! #indiegame #screenshotsaturday
I walked into town this morning to get these PS5 mock-ups printed. Two new additions for my Testing Shelf! I really enjoyed testing these. Excellent, fun games!
Progress! 4.5k words yesterday brings the new science fantasy I'm working on to about halfway through. If all goes to plan I could have this finished by September. Sneak peeks on my patreon! (it never goes to plan😁)
You do not want to miss this! Sign up now before the Kickstarter launches to be in with a chance!
Brazen Gameplay@brazengameplay.bsky.social · last wk.Last chance!! Win a signed Mega Drive 🎮 Sign up now and hit the notify button for our new 16 Bit Kickstarter project- going live TOMORROW! Click here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton... Win Tony Warriner’s signed Mega Drive! Stoo Cambridge will sign it too!
15 Days: Part 30. Where I write about my time at the Game Dev Heroes Awards... pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/07/22/1...
15 Days: Part 30
15 Days: Part 30 – July 1st to July 15th 2026 And The Winner is… This isn’t just any 15 Days blog; it’s Part 30, and I’ve just one thing to write about. It’s tim…
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15 Days: Part 30. Where I write about my time at the Game Dev Heroes Awards... pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/07/22/1...
15 Days: Part 30
15 Days: Part 30 – July 1st to July 15th 2026 And The Winner is… This isn’t just any 15 Days blog; it’s Part 30, and I’ve just one thing to write about. It’s tim…
pauljamesgamestesting.com
Still plenty to add and display as time goes by. Wonder if I can get something @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com QA/testing-related on the shelf? That'd be a career highlight and one from my personal wish list.
Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner@pauljamesqa.bsky.social · last wk.I'm finally starting to put together my 'Testing Shelf', full of the titles I've worked on, the magazines I've been mentioned in, and some extra bits and pieces. There's more to add: the extra PS5 mock-ups, and some titles still to release. I might actually need two shelves...
I'm finally starting to put together my 'Testing Shelf', full of the titles I've worked on, the magazines I've been mentioned in, and some extra bits and pieces. There's more to add: the extra PS5 mock-ups, and some titles still to release. I might actually need two shelves...
I also do the back covers; usually a screenshot, the game's description, and testing/QA credits. This is all so I can add everything to my self-styled 'Testing Shelf'. It's good to see the journey.
Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner@pauljamesqa.bsky.social · last wk.I've done quite a bit of testing this weekend but, to mix it up, I've also been creating more mock-up PS5 covers (just for me) for games I've tested that don't have a physical edition. Currently working on Grumpy Jack, Shadows of the Afterland, and Old Skies. They'll look something like these:
I've done quite a bit of testing this weekend but, to mix it up, I've also been creating more mock-up PS5 covers (just for me) for games I've tested that don't have a physical edition. Currently working on Grumpy Jack, Shadows of the Afterland, and Old Skies. They'll look something like these:
UrbX Warriors to hit 16-Bit! Roll up! Roll up! You want some physical gaming greatness? Then look no further than this upcoming Kickstarter from the legendary @brazengameplay.bsky.social team of @tonywarriner.bsky.social and Stoo Cambridge! Sign up link here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton...
Coming soon: UrbX Warriors 16-bit Edition
For the Amiga AGA and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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My wife is awesome. To celebrate my Game Dev Heroes QA win, she surprised me with balloons and took this photo. My No. 1 supporter. ❤️ 🏆 😍
15 Days: Part 30 is nearly ready. I'm just waiting on some extra info and then it'll be sent out. It's a good one, I think. 🏆
This year’s schedule and lineup of incredible talks and panels are live! Visit adventurexpo.org for details. Join us at #AdvX26 in London on 7-8 November to hear from @sallybeaumont.bsky.social, @theexaminedgame.bsky.social, and more amazing gaming pros. Keynotes coming soon! Follow for updates
Adventure X is back! I’ll be there both days, including a chat on Sunday with @sagarberoshi.bsky.social reflecting on things we’ve learned interviewing nearly a hundred writers for the Kaleidoscope podcast
AdventureX@adventurex.bsky.social · 2w agoThis year’s schedule and lineup of incredible talks and panels are live! Visit adventurexpo.org for details. Join us at #AdvX26 in London on 7-8 November to hear from @sallybeaumont.bsky.social, @theexaminedgame.bsky.social, and more amazing gaming pros. Keynotes coming soon! Follow for updates
Lovely to see Mythwrecked getting some love in this article 💙
I'm obsessed with Greek mythology, so here are 4 games I recommend playing after watching The Odyssey
Yearning for your own Odyssey after watching Nolan's latest? These games will scratch that itch
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Just announced! 🎮 UrbX 16-bit Edition of Urbx Warriors announced today The formats are Amiga AGA and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and the announcement launch page URL is www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton... Sign up now! We aim to go live on Thursday 30th July at 3pm UK time. @tonywarriner.bsky.social
My wife is awesome. To celebrate my Game Dev Heroes QA win, she surprised me with balloons and took this photo. My No. 1 supporter. ❤️ 🏆 😍
Game Dev Heroes 2026 celebrations continue while I am on holiday. Cheers!
Huge congratulations to Paul who deserves this award tremendously! His playtesting and betatesting on Foolish Mortals was invaluable (and even led to the addition of the spring puzzle!).
Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner@pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 3w agoGuess what? I'm the 2026 Game Dev Heroes QA award winner!!!! 🏆🥳 I'll share more here and in my next blog soon, but here's a photo of the award and a fortuitous bonus cue card (that's getting framed!). I won! YES!!! QA!!! Time to update my bio with 'Award-winning...'.
Guess what? I'm the 2026 Game Dev Heroes QA award winner!!!! 🏆🥳 I'll share more here and in my next blog soon, but here's a photo of the award and a fortuitous bonus cue card (that's getting framed!). I won! YES!!! QA!!! Time to update my bio with 'Award-winning...'.
I had an amazing time working on Foolish Mortals, and this is another example of testing not just being about bugs; it's so much more. I'm very proud to have been a part of this awesome point and click adventure game.
Foolish Mortals Point & Click Adventure Game | Out Now!@inklingwood.bsky.social · 3w agoHuge congratulations to Paul who deserves this award tremendously! His playtesting and betatesting on Foolish Mortals was invaluable (and even led to the addition of the spring puzzle!).
There are a lot of wonderful things to share with this but, right now, I'm going to savour this win. It doesn't happen very often and I'm going to appreciate it. Just know, that right now, I am very, very grateful. ❤️ 🏆
Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner@pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 3w agoGuess what? I'm the 2026 Game Dev Heroes QA award winner!!!! 🏆🥳 I'll share more here and in my next blog soon, but here's a photo of the award and a fortuitous bonus cue card (that's getting framed!). I won! YES!!! QA!!! Time to update my bio with 'Award-winning...'.
Guess what? I'm the 2026 Game Dev Heroes QA award winner!!!! 🏆🥳 I'll share more here and in my next blog soon, but here's a photo of the award and a fortuitous bonus cue card (that's getting framed!). I won! YES!!! QA!!! Time to update my bio with 'Award-winning...'.
