Going live with game design study today! Let's start a new series of learning from Sakurai's video series on running a game studio AND we will do some NES research after! www.twitch.tv/drmikachu #gamedev #retrogames
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@prettysmart.bsky.social
We're heeeeeeeere... makers of THE SPIRIT LIFT and Code Romantic https://linktr.ee/prettysmartgames Play 👻🏨THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT/
so stoked to have hosted @ryakomusic.bsky.social on the show! my favourite bit is at the end where she talks about forging your own path and listening to your inner voice as an artist <3
Quest Markers Podcast@questmarkers.bsky.social · last wk.EPISODE 46 IS LIVE @ryakomusic.bsky.social joins @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about her sources of inspiration, how her experience as a music producer helps her with sound design, and what it’s like working on your first video game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MYS...
We can hardly believe we get to type this: Roguecraft DX launches on Steam September 10th ❤️ What started as a little Amiga Assembly side project is finally making its way to the big stage. Thank you to everyone who wishlisted, played the demo, and cheered us on. #wishlistwednesday
THIS SATURDAY @ryakomusic.bsky.social joins @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about making music and sounds for @prettysmart.bsky.social's The Spirit Lift, a retro, horror, roguelike deckbuilder. Come be part of the Q&A ☕ ⏰ Saturday, July 11th at 10am Pacific Time 🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
THE SPIRIT LIFT is 20% off in the Steam Summer Sale! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... Retro horror without jump scares! Cute spooky creatures! 90's teens solving mysteries! Roguelike deckbuilder that's easy to learn! #steamsale #horrorgames #indiegames
prettysmart games@prettysmart.bsky.social · 2mo agoWe are on sale for 20% off! Play your cards right, survive a spooky hotel in the dead of night! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #steamsale #indiegames #screenshotsaturday
We are on sale for 20% off! Play your cards right, survive a spooky hotel in the dead of night! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #steamsale #indiegames #screenshotsaturday
AAPI in Gaming@aapiingaming.bsky.social · 2mo agoHappy Juneteenth everyone! Our Lotus Pride Chapter and IGDA’s LGBTQIA+ SIG are glad to announce that the Games for Pride Steam Sale is now live! 🏳️🌈🪷 You have until June 28th 10AM PT to purchase a game or wishlist an upcoming one featured in this sale! buff.ly/c2LSPee #AAPI #LGBTQ #PrideMonth
Happy Pride! 🌈
AAPI in Gaming@aapiingaming.bsky.social · 2mo agoHappy Juneteenth everyone! Our Lotus Pride Chapter and IGDA’s LGBTQIA+ SIG are glad to announce that the Games for Pride Steam Sale is now live! 🏳️🌈🪷 You have until June 28th 10AM PT to purchase a game or wishlist an upcoming one featured in this sale! buff.ly/c2LSPee #AAPI #LGBTQ #PrideMonth
Take a ride on THE SPIRIT LIFT and discover a haunted hotel in the 1990s filled with spooky creatures and secret mysteries! A roguelike deckbuilder that's easy to learn with dozens of hours to explore it all! Available now! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #pitchyagame #indiegames
Calling ALL developers, gamers, creators, industry peeps, publishers, media, et al. In 24 hours, we will be back, ready to celebrate and recognize independent video games from across the world.. It's ALMOST time for #PitchYaGame. 👀
Game Workers Conference is today and tomorrow! We have a talk on finding the joy of launching your game around 2pm PDT! (more importantly, you should watch everyone else's inspirational talks before and after!) #gamedev #indiegames
Game Workers Conference@gameworkerscon.bsky.social · 3mo agoTalks are starting in less than 20 seconds! Here is an updated stream link www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFF9...
We love roguelike deckbuilders made by indies, and if you do too check out the starter pack we made! Follow these lovely people! If you want to be added/removed let us know in the comments! go.bsky.app/6Q8Yoiz #gamedev #indiegames #deckbuilder #cardgames
They aren't even clowns. And neither is Scoops from THE SPIRIT LIFT. #gamedev #horrorsky #indiegames youtube.com/shorts/hBSbg...
They aren't even clowns.
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Your results may vary, but we were pretty excited to see THE SPIRIT LIFT in Popular Discounted when you search for horror! www.youtube.com/shorts/thpB5... Only a few more days to get THE SPIRIT LIFT at 20% off! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...
Top Horror Deckbuilders on Sale!
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You aren't seeing double! We are fortunate enough to be in two sales this week! Go to tinyurl.com/AAPISteamSale to access the whole list for the @aapiingaming.bsky.social sale!
prettysmart games@prettysmart.bsky.social · 3mo agoLooking for the 90s era ghostpunk teens vs. monsters in a haunted hotel roguelike deckbuilder? Ours is 20% off in the @aapiingaming.bsky.social Steam Sale, along with many other incredible titles! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegame #deckbuilder #steamsale
Another stellar deckbuilder! I am utterly addicted to this one. The balance is incredible and the story is slick. There's something like 56 permutations of starter teams, and even then you can mix up the starting cards and relics as you meta-progress? It's SO FLIPPING GOOD!
prettysmart games@prettysmart.bsky.social · 3mo agoLove your recommendations, many of those are our faves too! If you don't mind a bit of self-promo, consider checking out our deckbuilder on sale: THE SPIRIT LIFT, a ghostpunk 90s teen mystery in a haunted hotel: store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...
We are 20% off in Steam Deckbuilders Fest! Do you like haunted hotels, 90s teen mysteries, chill horror vibes? store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... Are you also in this event? Comment with a link to your deckbuilder! #gamedev #steamsale #indiegame #deckbuilder
they're good games, bront plus you'd be supporting a pal of mine, get you some spirit lift
prettysmart games@prettysmart.bsky.social · 3mo agoLooking for the 90s era ghostpunk teens vs. monsters in a haunted hotel roguelike deckbuilder? Ours is 20% off in the @aapiingaming.bsky.social Steam Sale, along with many other incredible titles! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegame #deckbuilder #steamsale
Looking for the 90s era ghostpunk teens vs. monsters in a haunted hotel roguelike deckbuilder? Ours is 20% off in the @aapiingaming.bsky.social Steam Sale, along with many other incredible titles! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegame #deckbuilder #steamsale
A few personal favs that are included in the sale: Venba ( @brownmoney.bsky.social ), The Spirit Lift ( @prettysmart.bsky.social ) and Melatonin @halfasleep.games )
AAPI in Gaming@aapiingaming.bsky.social · 3mo agoWant to do something meaningful this AAPI Heritage Month? Buy a game. The first-ever AAPI Games Steam Sale (May 1–10) features games made by Asian-American and Pacific Islander developers. 🎮 Shop the sale: tinyurl.com/AAPISteamSale #AAPIHeritageMonth #IndieGames #AAPI #Gaming
We're honored to have THE SPIRIT LIFT be a featured game in this event! And in such good company with these amazing other titles! Check out the whole event below! Also THE SPIRIT LIFT is 20% off during this event: store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/...
Save 20% on THE SPIRIT LIFT on Steam
A retro horror deckbuilder roguelike set in a haunted hotel in the 1990s. Choose your teens, explore and fight! If you die rewind the night!
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AAPI in Gaming@aapiingaming.bsky.social · 3mo agoWant to do something meaningful this AAPI Heritage Month? Buy a game. The first-ever AAPI Games Steam Sale (May 1–10) features games made by Asian-American and Pacific Islander developers. 🎮 Shop the sale: tinyurl.com/AAPISteamSale #AAPIHeritageMonth #IndieGames #AAPI #Gaming
EPISODE 43 IS LIVE! @drmikachu.bsky.social joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about her journey from working on Minecraft to founding @prettysmart.bsky.social. They chatted best practices for running a healthy game studio that prioritizes the team's joy 🎮 www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Av...
Best Practices from a Studio Lead
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live now with @drmikachu.bsky.social ! 🖤
Quest Markers Podcast@questmarkers.bsky.social · 3mo agoTHIS SATURDAY, @drmikachu.bsky.social (founder of @prettysmart.bsky.social) is joining us to talk about best practices for running a healthy, fully remote game studio. Come be a part of the live Q&A :) 🕰 Saturday, Apr. 25th at 11am Pacific Time 🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
Learn more about our studio culture, origin story, and how we do our best to thrive with mental health as a priority! #gamedev
Quest Markers Podcast@questmarkers.bsky.social · 3mo agoTHIS SATURDAY, @drmikachu.bsky.social (founder of @prettysmart.bsky.social) is joining us to talk about best practices for running a healthy, fully remote game studio. Come be a part of the live Q&A :) 🕰 Saturday, Apr. 25th at 11am Pacific Time 🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee
PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Miko Charbonneau | prettysmart games In this post mortem, Miko talks about how the prettysmart team ensured healthy communication and a joyful post-launch experience between them and their players, when releasing their retro horror deckbuilder, THE SPIRIT LIFT.
Minor Update to THE SPIRIT LIFT! Increased discoverability of evidence, new cards and other secrets. Plus we added accessibility and content notes to our Steam page. store.steampowered.com/news/app/172...
THE SPIRIT LIFT - 100+ Reviews + Small Update for Finding Library Content! - Steam News
Today's update makes it easier to find evidence, secret keys and cards in story events. Also we updated our accessibility and content info!
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When we asked our lead artist Audrey Twigg to design the trauma cards, she knew just what to do! After all, we were living so many of these feelings! Check out THE SPIRIT LIFT: store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #indiegame #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #horrorgames
You probably figured out that Mossferatu was a parody of Nosferatu, but is that the only name reference you found in THE SPIRIT LIFT? 🧐 #indiegame #withacharacternamedIndy #whoisagamer
We’re halfway through #DownloadForCharity! Here’s streamer fr0zenunicorn realizing that The Spirit Lift demo (by @prettysmart.bsky.social) ended right when she was getting into it 😅 Still time to discover great games and support underrepresented game developers 👇 buff.ly/NBm7LX8 #IndieDev
THUNDER’s chaos? The random stops? The “what is THAT?!” energy? Yeah… that’s all based on our dogs and cats 😄 They “help” during dev (by doing nothing 🤣) - and still shape the game the most. #gamedev #indiegame #dog