The effect that games can have on mental health is something I've always wanted to write about. I used games as my crutch when I struggled with my own. Hell, it was so effective that I was given a doctor's note to play my DS at Maccas during my downtime, as I would suffer intrusive thoughts.

How can videogames address and support mental health? 🧠 Sharing her own story, @scree.bsky.social caught up with four Aussie indie game devs to find out how their creations discuss emotion, anxiety, and everyday challenges. www.qualbert.com/mental-healt... #Indiegame #IndieDev #MentalHealth

I never finished pokemon shield and despite having played Pokemon from almost every generation, I had no desire to play anymore. Did ZA change my mind? Find out in my review!

Returning to Kalos for the first time in over a decade, does this spin-off revitalise the series after Scarlet and Violet failed to impress fans? Join @scree.bsky.social in our Pokémon Legends: Z-A review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke... #Pokemon #NintendoSwitch

Not that anyone is ready to admit Christmas is only a few weeks away 😱 but here's a great idea to ramp up those social posts towards the end of the year! #DEVMAS #IndieGameDev

Something BIG is hatching really, REALLY soon... so get cozy, and maybe Rita might take you on a little quest to show you! #indiegames #gamedev #puzzlegames #puzzle

Woke up with my shoulder pain worse. Yesterday it was *much* better. Used the government symptom checker only for them to tell me to go see a doctor within the next 24 hours. I had already planned it

Screen Australia is doing a massive research project on the current state of the screen and games industries in Australia. Local devs, please consider taking the time to complete their survey survey.alchemer.com/s3/8573365/S...

@valkian.bsky.social look who else is interested!

after a big fuckaround with paypal, my partner's finally set up a bandcamp release for the song they made for proximate! wow :) inklingcitrus.bandcamp.com/track/hole-i...

Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, airing on December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @ign.com, @gamespot.com, and @sixoneindie.com's YouTube and Twitch channels. Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.

Very good, dbrand. :)

Crosswords 🤝 Jigsaw puzzles The team at Mini Mega bring their smash hit mobile game to life in this creative physical blend of classic puzzle formats. 🧩 Wrap your mind around this Aussie invention in our review by @scree.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bonz... #Tabletop #Puzzle

Hi Bluesky! There's nothing more Total in this world than an article about our puzzle game TOTAL RELOAD 🎮 on the Total Apex Gaming website 🔥 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #indiegames #game #games #gaming #puzzle #puzzles #steam #stream #streamer #streamers #twitch #youtuber #youtubers #youtube

Woke up at 5 am in quite a bit of pain. From what I can tell, I slept on my arm weirdly and now the tendons of my left shoulder are probably inflamed. Autoimmune diseases are fun.

Anyway, anyone got a job going? I’m about to be available!

The Steam page for my first real game release is up! This is hugely exciting for me, I'm working hard to get a demo out by the end of the year, really hoping to get into the Detective Fest in January 🕵️ #gamedev #indiedev #godot store.steampowered.com/app/4144960/...

In the middle of the sweltering Aussie summer, nothing beats an ice-cold indie game showcase. 🍻

I normally retweet the publication posts for games I review, but this one ended up being a mammoth review. I stopped playing Pokémon after being unable to complete shield so when I was asked if I wanted to review ZA I said yeah because wanted to see if it changed. www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke...

I wasn't able to come to this!! Super keen to fire this up!

A game doesn't always need to be incredible to be enjoyable. Sometimes a mindless, high-octane bloodbath hits just the right notes. Carve your way through the forces of hell in this multiplayer shooter reboot that takes us back to the early 2000s: www.qualbert.com/reviews/pain... #PlayStation #PS5

Spent a bit of time today learning UMotion to fix some wonky animations. Guns no longer go through the players body 🥳 #horror #indiegame

Screen Australia's future leaders delegation to BitSummit applications close on November 13th! Genuinely, I have friends who have undertaken these programs and seen how much it's done for their confidence, their projects, and their skills. PLEASE don't count yourself out. It's so good.

A roguelike deckbuilder with a Chinese mythology theme 🐼 Game 👉 Zodiac Mountain #paxaus #indiegames

Content creators, what are we using to manage posting everywhere? I'm feeling very overwhelmed. I want to plan ahead and be better organised. I used to use Sked at my old work, but everything is super pricy for a small creator. 😭 Pls send me your recommendations! 💜 #ContentCreator #SocialMedia

#pitchyagame L8R SK8R is a retro inspired 3D platformer, with a 90s aesthetic, that is designed to push you to play it like a speedrunner Every time you beat a level you collect the time you saved. Use that time to unlock new levels in the hub world, like stars from Mario 64 #gamedev #indiegames

Hey #PitchYaGame! 🐤 Rita is a wholesome puzzle adventure game about a little chicklet who solves word-puzzles to change herself and the world. Meet her grandchicklet and be a part of her legacy - demo out now! store.steampowered.com/app/3837060/...

I need to share this accidentally amazing screenshot I took in Pokemon ZA.

Anyone who bought an EB Games preowned console and power cord between 1 September 2024 and 30 October 2025 there is a recall

FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THE GODS HIRE THIS PERSON THEY ARE INCREDIBLE

Thought we were done with our PAX Aus indie game coverage? WE ARE NEVER DONE. 🔥 We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls! www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025... #IndieGame #IndieDev

✨ Cozy Gamedev Job ✨ We're looking for a senior 3D animator, who loves animating expressive and personality-rich 3D characters - can you help us? Folks from diverse communities, we'd especially love to hear from you! Apply below ⬇️ Please share 💖
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If you enjoyed Portal all those years ago, give Total Reload a look see

We are taking pitches for the end of 2026 onwards and we'd love to see your indie games! We have a history of success in the Simulation / Management / Strategy genres, so games like this are always of interest, but ultimately are open to seeing games from other similar genres.

Tomorrow is the day. My Father Lied, a classic mystery puzzle will be released. I made this game by myself with a passion to bring a story from Iraq, with challenging puzzles. Be part of my historic moment. Wishlist on Steam👇🏼 store.steampowered.com/app/2488850/... #indiegamed #indiedev

✨Games Exchange is back!✨ We're trading indie games with the UK! Try out some games, have a cuppa, and enjoy an evening with devs/games enthusiasts! ⏰14th Nov, Friday, 5:30pm - 8:00pm 📍Redfern Community Center Tickets are free: events.humanitix.com/australia-x-...

"Deep in uncharted space, your expedition took a challenging turn when your ship crash-landed. Master complex simulations to keep your outspoken explorers alive, face unpredictable challenges, and figure out a way back home." This is Adaptory by @stormcloak.games 🛠 youtu.be/-PvCzh7sn8Y

I am once again apologising to the indies from Pax Aus that haven't got their video yet. I've had some health issues that have led to mental health problems and right now that's taking priority. Stuck in survival mode but I'll try to work on them when I can

The indies keep coming and they don't stop coming. 🙌 Walked the PAX floor when we shoulda been running. Back with another top 10! This time Leigh picks all his favs from PAX Rising this year - from the adorably cozy to the gloriously gory. www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie... #Indiegame #IndieDev

No. Seriously. Some of these expire on the 4th and I don’t know which ones they are Please take these games off of me

Reposts are appreciated

I’ll be looking for remote work opportunities (not looking to leave Hobart any time soon!). I’ll update my portfolio with content from Malys soon but for my previous projects you can still see them at andrewmendlik.com #techart #gamedev

Why are these instructions so huge?!

Loved my time at PAX this year rand this is just a taste of the amazing games that were on display.

PAX isn't just about videogames—there's a tidy sum of locally-made tabletop taking up a larger portion of the showfloor every year! Tabletop duo @writer-mach.bsky.social and @riorobayo.bsky.social roll the dice on our top 10 picks from @paxaus.bsky.social this year: www.qualbert.com/top-10-table...

(*very quietly and gently*) If you are a student/junior reaching out to people in the industry please give us more than a day to respond thank you ❤️ Our inboxes are on fire, and often even if I've read a message I have to touch base with others to confirm some stuff wrt a reply ❤️

With over 100 indie games on the showfloor, playing every single one at PAX Aus this year would be an impossible task. Thankfully, @scree.bsky.social has ten of her personal #indiegame favourites to add to your wishlist, from cursed cameras to curious cryptids. www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...

A real low point for a convention now comprised almost entirely out of low points.

If you’re tired of this industry catering to the executive class instead of the people who are actually, in DeLoura’s own words, “building the thing,” consider joining your fellow builders at @videogameworkers.bsky.social

Watch. It. Burn. I'm purposely giving up a 2226 day streak. Six years of bullcrap when all I wanted to do was learn. When they introduced hearts, I knew I'd never give them money. Energy mechanic is what's driven me to go; enough.