This is good advice for game dev, but I would amend this with "genuine." Some of the worst people I have met in this industry are "kind", but only when it serves or can shield them. Be genuine. Be open to criticism and feedback even when its hard to hear. Be kind, but be real and true about it.

Last 8 hours to get an awesome deal on 16 pico8 games ✨ store.steampowered.com/app/3946490/... #sebi16 #pico8 #ufo50 #pixelart

We finally have a release date! It's crazy to think that after years the release is only a couple of months away.

Check out the game we made for @thatgamecompany.com jam hosted a week ago!

Keep thinking about this term "pre-digested" that Kojima used to describe art that's instantly gratifying. And how it's better when people grow to love something instead. I've gravitated, as player and designer, toward the latter, but that term "pre-digested" is new and feels very strong.

Still one of my favorite worlds in a game.

Lots of very cool manuals here (including one I made myself hehe), check it out

Did you know that Yarn Spinner tests and deploys all our software on some old PCs a friend found in a dumpster? 🗑️🔥 We entered a competition to win $5000 to buy better gear, so we can test and deploy to more storefronts and platforms. Now we need YOUR VOTE 🫵 Help us out? 💚 woobox.com/fw8p3z/galle...

EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum". PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...

Was wondering about the size of the Steam Machine and the website did not disappoint:

One of my favorite games this year!

Fanart Contest Alert Create Fan art of the Monad and participate for a steam card! smarto-club.itch.io/the-monad (you can find the link to our discord here) Have fun! And hope you enjoy exploring the world of The Monad, so you can find inspiration!

Remember kids: - Discord is not a place for storing game dev/project materials - You (probably) don't need Jira - Your internal deadlines should be BEFORE their final due date - Don't put up with stuff; speak up - If someone can't speak up, speak up for them - Stay a little silly but take no shit

Come try the game with us when it releases!

This has been a short but super satisfying project to work on, super excited to share it with everyone tomorrow!

Today!

Consume Me is finally out! This game blew me away when I looked at it for IGF. It deals with the real pressures of growing up as a teenage girl while telling that story through a whirlwind of delightful QWOP-like minigames. It’s charming and fun and smart and I hope everyone checks it out.

☁️ The Monad by Lonely House, a beautifully surreal puzzle game and networked multiplayer🌐 👯Out soon! Built in only ⚡10 weeks⚡ during our Turbo bootcamp. Interview here with game dev @alcex.bsky.social

Now that Silksong has chased off a ton of devs from releasing their games from the next two weeks... Who's releasing a game/demo in the next few weeks that I should check out? My schedule is looking pretty empty and I don't want my only option to be Silksong (even if it's as good as it looks).

Loved the demo for this game, super happy to see the full release!

Hey folks! Embargoed review keys for Demonschool go out TODAY, and we also want to give that opportunity to streamers/creators. If you are interested in streaming or making video about Demonschool please fill out this form! If you know someone who might be interested, tag them or send it to them!

We're showing a new game this weekend at #PLAYnyc #AnimeNYC, if you're around please pass by the booth and check it out!

hi. looking to speak to folks in the games industry getting put through the wringer in the job application process rn. unpaid labour, multiple interviews only to get ghosted, sham job listings, scams, AI screening, any and all of that kinda stuff. DM or email at lukeATaftermathDOTsite, thank you!

Today is the first day of the Wholesome Games Celebration where Bubblegum Galaxy is featured!

I wish I knew where on the spectrum of: "ppl feel helpless and are taking it out on anyone within reach, usually the people with the least power" to "ppl have become so customer-brained that they treat anyone/anything that seems "bigger" than them as the enemy" that this hostility comes from.

I just wanted somewhere to post my weird gay video games. Why can’t they leave us alone

hi, i'm suki (sukinapan) ૮ ◞ ﻌ ◟ ა i'm an artist & gamedev from chile, and one of the creators of the game RENTAL. you might have also seen my illustrations around online, particulary from my project Peklo i wasn't active here til now, but last week 1/3

Welcome Lonely House to Turbo Bootcamp Cohort 2025!😱 "We are Lonely House, a team of game developers from Chile that want to create short and high-quality horror experiences anyone can enjoy." @alcex.bsky.social @dosbanderas.bsky.social @sukinapan.bsky.social

#indiegames #gamedev #indiedevs

💥We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Turbo Bootcamp Cohort⛺️✨💜 ⛺️This talented group of devs will be learning the ins and outs of the Turbo game engine and incorporating TurboOS to create an online multiplayer game. ⛺️Stay tuned! These devs will be at Play NYC showcasing their games!

Just remembered I had this in my folder

exec after years of losing money: the industry has shifted, exec after years of making money: the industry has shifted,

BREAKING NEWS: Our game, Audionaut, has been awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Grant! We are so grateful for this opportunity and excited to keep working on our little music space game.

There is a reason why, when I teach video game design classes, I always try to get students interested in architecture: we are building playgrounds. You want to put the player in places that are interesting to inhabit.

🎉 Huge thanks to all the amazing devs who trusted us with their games, it’s been an honor to showcase your work! Missed it live? Catch the VOD here: youtu.be/70GWayXSni8?... Also, the Steam event is still live! Wishlist & play! #LAGS2025 🔗 Link below 👇🏻

I love videogames but this may be too many games and too many game trailers???

We'll be sharing an exact release date soon, but the project is nearly done! It's been a long road and I'm looking forward to sharing it with everyone.

big day for silly games about silly little tasks! 🤸‍♀️ NEW demos for CONSUME ME and HENRY HALFHEAD are OUT NOW! we are very happy to be helping these two teams put out these games that REALLY put a smile on your face 🙂 CHECK EM! 👧Consume Me - s.team/a/2359120/ 👀 Henry - s.team/a/2058140

We will be LIVE in just one hour with our showcase kicking off the Games in New York Steam Sale event! Featuring faculty (@halfrobot.com, Shawn Pierre), and indie scene friends @holywowstudios.bsky.social, @halfmermaid.co, @bysameng.com, and more! store.steampowered.com/sale/GamesinNY

Super happy to share that we are part of this cool event! We've released a new demo of Bubblegum Galaxy, please try it out and tell us what you think 👀 store.steampowered.com/app/2459140/...

From my Nordic/INDIGO talk on picking the right game - a talk that also dives into how much of a liability a lot of publishers have become to devs in general. There are still plenty of "good ones" and "OK ones" out there, but the "publeecher" wave right now is very real.

!NEWLY COMMISSIONED FOR INDIEPOCALYPSE! Daydream Heartbeat Cure is an auto-biographic poetic expression dealing with chronic depression and isolation. Help Blue find relief in a lonely moment by dreaming big and beautifully. By @spacelionz.bsky.social pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-64

📺 Wholesome Direct will premiere Sat, June 7 ⏰ 9am PT / 12pm ET / 6pm CET ✨ A vibrant lineup of artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers of all sizes from around the world!

Bubblegum-y outfit for #bubblegumgalaxy, too!

Bubblegum-y hair for Bubblegum Galaxy! #LVLUP

Continuing with pt. 2 of GS1: Game Studies in Action, a whole conference of student research by game design grad students! (see thread below for talks from this morning, and gstudies.one for abstracts & author names)

Gonna get back on my bullshit by live-posting the first-ever student-led game studies conference at @nyugamecenter.bsky.social — GS1: Game Studies in Action. [ Organized by Prof. Karina Popp ] (Apologies to those who liked/shared earlier posts, they were messed up / had to delete! See again below)

I've taught many people new to gamedev from kids to adult, from a practical educator lens I believe the main difference people credit to kids learning faster or easier than adults is they aren't yet consciously trying to avoid temporarily looking like a beginner at something adding alt text to help

I have one Starter Pack that still needs more folks in it! If you're an INDIE GAME PUBLISHER (not just publishing your own games) then hit me up in the replies and I'll add you on. Currently at 71/150 so reposts welcome.