thank you to everyone who submitted games to our nonbinary coded games event!! we now have a form for streamers & press who want to play/review games & be notified when the event goes live. if that's you, fill out the form here! 👇 forms.gle/4wx8bLegx9YT...

HI!! IF YOU'RE CANADIAN, PLEASE WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR MP!!! IF YOU AREN'T CANADIAN, SHARE THIS AROUND INSTEAD!!

talking to people... doing research..... seeing what others do..... it's not as hard as it looks—let's do it together!! in my latest article, I go over how to contact streamers about your visual novel and requesting game streams~ 💖 read it here: arimiadev.com/how-to-conta...

It's been over a year in the making, but the Speaker Series is happening in less than 2 weeks. Can't say that I'm not nervous about it, but at the same time I'm confident we've put together an all-star panel of speakers and topics for our first proper run of it. Gonna chat a bit about it.

Have you ever wanted to explore space with a bunch of hot people? Do you like yelling at your family at across space and time? Do you enjoy banter at inappropriate moments? Well have I got the FINALE UPDATE for you. WSC final update is now available on Itch! steamberry.itch.io/wsc

📢 CALLING ALL NONBINARY GAME DEVS! 📢 i'm helping run a steam sale event to showcase games made by nonbinary devs during the week of international nonbinary day! if you fit this description, fill out the form by may 18 👉 forms.gle/cx9AqFfPqzF9... please share & send to all your nb dev friends!!

it's been three years since i became a full-time indie dev (& translator!) so i made a post with a ✨pie chart✨ here's to a hopefully good year 4 despite various misgivings i have about the game dev scene as a whole right now 🤞 🎮 tnywndr.cafe/office/2026-...

The Kickstarter for The Crane Rider's Tale is now live! Fly passengers around a fantasy town inspired by Chinese folktales and unravel a mindbending mystery with multiple endings. Zero Escape meets Disco Elysium 🗡️🎲 LINK: www.kickstarter.com/projects/psy...

Update to the #renpy chapter select plugin fixes a major bug which could cause a game crash in certain circumstances. Pick up v1.1.0 now! cross-couloir.itch.io/renpy-chapte... #indiedev #gamedev #visualnovel #vndev #indiegames

WANTED: REN'PY+PYTHON CODER i'm working on a big project for a certain tenna fanbook... and i need someone who's good with python to help me take it to the finish line! if you're interested in volunteering, the sign up form is below, with more info on the requirements 👇👇 forms.gle/EPpDgF8ZN6aU...

I truly hate to just be constantly dropping more things onto your timelines to worry about, and I've been trying to pull back, but if you're thinking, "we need a mass movement to sideloaded apps", then unfortunately I do need to link you to keepandroidopen.org

We need a low barrier to entry option, and we're rapidly losing them all. Consoles WERE the on-ramp for new / returning players, esp later in the gen when prices were much more reasonable. If we lose the low barrier option, we will shrink our footprint (and phones aren't the answer in the West).

This is so, so well-articulated.

Reusing animations and assets across multiple game sequels is good

Calling all queer creators on itchio! The #PowerOfPride2026 Bundle is now open for submissions! Digital games, physical games, books, zines, comics, assets & tools— we're accepting them all! NSFW OK! We want to work with you to share your projects. itch.io/jam/power-of... Tell your friends too!

I just noticed that the answer to the AI generation disclosure is now included in the game's info panel on itch. You've now got double the reason not to use one of your 10 tag slots on "No AI" When you only get 10 tags, you gotta optimize

💰THE OUTERSLOTH CONTRACT 💰 We just released the FULL contract and terms that all our games sign! We hope this challenges the status quo of what you see out there. In a nutshell: 💸 Pre-recoup 50/50 💸 Post-recoup 15/85 💸 Terms after 7 years www.innersloth.com/the-outerslo...

JOB OPENING AT GB PATCH GAMES 🗣️ We're looking for new Ren’py programmers to join our studio! Our team is currently working on a slice-of-life visual novel called Our Life: Now & Forever, and we are bringing on at least one new programmer to help complete the game. #gamejobs #programmer #renpy

📖 THE GAME NARRATIVE KALEIDOSCOPE ❄️ is out NOW! www.inklestudios.com/kaleidoscope 100+ essays on writing & narrative design, with articles from the writers of Baldur's Gate 3, Control, Call of Duty, Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider, Sam and Max... ALSO the Kaleidoscope Podcast with 2 full eps!

My FREE utility bundle for #renpy is now available! Get access to an ever-updating package of utilities, guides, and examples! The highlight of version 1.0.0 is a guide to creator-defined statements! cross-couloir.itch.io/renpy-utilit... cc @renpytom.bsky.social #indiedev #vndev #gamedev

My #MVNA project is released! It comes with many art assets by wonderful artists to make immersive particle effects right away. I spent far too much time adding all sorts of movement options and customization to it, so it would mean a lot if you checked it out! feniksdev.itch.io/immersive-pa...

I did the backend code for this! It was an absolute delight to work on. Truly, the team pulled out all the stops for this 3 week jam. Check it out!

#vndev I'm enlisting your help - what do I name this tool? What will describe what it does + make you want to take a look? It can do falling particles of all kinds, and also smoke, fireflies, raindrop splashes, and more. BG: Vic Alen, Our Life: Now & Forever Leaves: @kigyodev.com (included w/tool!)

I'm having a little too much fun making examples 😂 You can specify "origin points" for particles, which makes effects like smoke and sparks coming from a campfire possible! BG from maciaz.itch.io/14-fantasy-b...

#MVNA preview - an unusual particle effect with bubbles! Particles can float in any direction, and acceleration helps them gain momentum as they move. BG from maciaz.itch.io/14-fantasy-b... Bubbles from cassala.itch.io/bubble-sprites

Finally got time to finish up my MVNA entry for 2 Renpy minigames... still got the minigame itch though, hopefully I can add a few more simple ones over the next few months. For now, Picross and Memory Match are in there! naoimh-murchan.itch.io/renpy-miniga...

Hehe! My #MVNA entry in collaboration with @solarprotag.bsky.social is here!! 🍓 Features 🍓 - Custom Cursor - Assets for main screens (Title, Settings, etc) - And controller support! - Delicious food drawn by Sol 🤤 Get it here 👉: otojang.itch.io/strawberry-j...

Another #mvna sneak peek - fireflies! This one takes advantage of fluttering motion + a specific particle lifetime instead of waiting for it to go offscreen. BG from qdanp.itch.io/forest-stage... #renpy #vndev

Sneak peek of the improved SnowBlossom - includes slow_start to add more particles over time & adjust their speed, fluttering motion, better performance, and more! I'm so excited with how the examples are turning out 💖 BG from neeka.itch.io/winter-park-...

#MVNA SnowBlossom improvements are coming along well! Added some unusual features like acceleration 😯 HUGE thank you to those who have gotten in touch to provide images to include - there's always room for more art styles if anyone else is interested in contributing! Info linked in the quoted post 🥰

For #MVNA this year I'm releasing code for improved particles in #Ren'Py like falling leaves, snow, rain, and fireflies, and I wanna include ready-to-use particle art with it. Would you be able to draw leaves or snowflakes? Let me know! Details & Contact: feniksdev.com/mvna-art/ #gamedev #vndev

"Goddess, if you're still here... Please hear my wish." My Wish to You: a stat-raising otome coming to Shoujosei Jam 2026 🌸

made a 'tv noise' shader for renpy, has variables for b/w or color noise and scanline amount/intensity/toggle, and it uses the 'overlay' blending mode :] made for @whodunnitvn.bsky.social but thought it'd be good to share it ▶️ get it here: gist.github.com/maurimodev/4... #renpy #vndev #gamedev

I'm pleased to announce the release of Ren'Py 8.5, a major release of Ren'Py. Major releases include new features, major improvements, and fixes. Some of the major changes in Ren'Py 8.5 are: * Live2D models are now supported on the Web platform. 1/5

I am mentorship-pilled and I am social practice-pilled. I think it should be the responsibility of any artist who has “made it” in their respective fields/scenes to provide some sort of window into what makes them tick for the sake of benefitting those that are eager to learn.

✨Alaris Early Access Out NOW!!!!!!✨ You've waited all this time. And our cast is finally ready for you. Enter a world of magic—of Fae and Dragon. Itch: bit.ly/46ePxcx Steam: bit.ly/4pvwMZK

CANADA, UK, AUSTRALIA!! y'all all have official petitions targetting paypros censorship! IF YOU LIVE IN THESE COUNTRIES, SHARE THESE AROUND AND SIGN THEM ASAP. And verify by email! CAN www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... UK petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... AUS www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...

My bubble tools are out! This includes a #Renpy toolbar to help you configure your bubbles, save and apply presets for bubbles, and a script to help you apply IDs to keep your bubbles from popping back to the default when you edit lines! Check it! makevisualnovels.itch.io/mvn-speech-b...

While updating my earlier #Ren'Py tools, why not add in compatibility options? Coming soon: an update to the Color Picker tool which adds a few QoL additions, a new example, + a special controller-friendly version (requires my free Controller Support Expansion)! feniksdev.itch.io/color-picker...

If you have any questions for someone, ask! :) You will get an answer to your question faster and even save time 💙

i’m just going to boost this again instead of 🤦 at how ignorant people are. any website that hosts your games FOR FREE, that doesn’t sell your data, or force exorbitant amounts off ads, is a public service & operates at a loss. you are hurting the wrong people by setting revenue to them to 0.

Patreon has released a new survey on AI. If you use patreon, please fill this out and tell them you think AI is terrible: patreon.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

No lie, this calling campaign is one of the most effective levers we have at the moment. If we sustain the campaign through the financial quarter we'll be sending a strong message that this administration is bad for business. Please continue making censorship unprofitable.

this is what I've been up late doing this past week lmfao @feniksdev.com has saved my life

reminder that the "credit card companies denying the sale of anything that could be considered pornographic" fact and the "platforms/government trying to define anything remotely queer as pornography" fact should get filed in the same section of your brain

I'm seeing less posts about the Visa and Mastercard situation and I want to make it plain as day. You need to keep calling and bothering them, and losing them money. Because if we lose this, they are going to cut more and more from what's available until you can only buy what they approve of.

An update for Achievements for #Ren'Py is out! I did a roundup to ensure it's working on 8.4 + added some features and QoL additions I'd had on the back burner. Enjoy achievement sets, new properties, extra examples, and a new demo label. Also available on GitHub. feniksdev.itch.io/achievements...

I called visa, here was the strat/flow I used to get through the call and feign ignorance: tl;dr When you make your complaint, you should mention specifically that law enforcement should enact policy to stop illegal things, not a payment processor. Anyway, little thread:

Decided to circle back to released tools & make sure they're working for 8.4 + add fixes or features I left out. Today I added sets to achievements, so endings.add_set_progress("bad_end") auto-declares an internal set + tracks the size, which protects from double-counting and rollback. Coming soon!

it's the final week of the Drăculești Kickstarter campaign! we're at the funny number, which is Nice, but you know what would be even nicer? reaching 100% 🖤 www.kickstarter.com/projects/1712125696/draculesti