The fact that Microsoft have just laid off a further 9000 people leaves me extremely deflated of any hope I, or others affected, of finding other jobs fast in this industry. My heart goes out to everyone in the same boat as me. We all deserved better 💜🫂

Hey all. I’m sad to say that my role as Level Designer is being made redundant as part of EA’s layoffs The news comes 1 week after my wife was made redundant too as a Software/Test Engineer, so if you're looking to grow your team or know someone who is, please reach out #gamedev #indiedev #engineer

And the platinum trophy is ours! My first of the year and 89th in my collection 💜

I know we’re only in March but… Split Fiction is my game of the year hands down! Had such a blast playing with my wife! Very few co-op games have EVER had us having as much fun as SF did! I have a mighty NEED to chat with/praise the designers 💜

Calling RPG lovers! If you've ever wanted to make your own, now is an incredible time to start! ⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐ Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames

Today's an 'oops I ate a whole tub of Caramel Brownie Party Ben & Jerries while working' day. Gamedev sponsored by @benandjerriesuk.bsky.social (not really... could you imagine though 👀) In other B&J news, can we get the Raindough flavour back pretty please?! It's my other favourite! 💜

Calling RPG lovers! If you've ever wanted to make your own, now is an incredible time to start! ⭐RPG Maker VX Ace is FREE on Steam RIGHT NOW!⭐ Usual price is around £60 so you're getting an absolute steal and an incredible piece of kit! #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #RPGMaker #RPG #FreeGames

Hiring managers! Applicants asking for feedback on a rejection? Some say it shows determination, others that it’s a silly expectation. Which is it? I appreciate it’s hard when applications are in the 100s. It’s hard to apply/write bespoke cover letters to 100s of roles with blank rejections too…

Updating my portfolio as a #LevelDesigner and trying to find ways to make it stand out, but not be overbearing or lose the important info to keep me memorable. What are some features you've seen on a #GameDev portfolio that really wowed you? #GamesIndustry #Portfolio #JobSearch #JobHunting

YES! Oh Lil Gator Game was such a joyful experience when it first came out! I am MASSIVELY excited for this DLC. I miss my Gator! 💜

God… DAMMIT! I just got whammed joining this weeks EA All Hands Meeting…. WHY! This is what being on time to meetings gets me 🫠🥲

So good to finally see WoodrunnerGames here on Bluesky with their upcoming 2D platformer Croak! I had an absolutely joy playing the demo at Gamescom earlier this year and can’t wait for more! 💜

With so many people making the leap over to Bluesky.. ✨ The UKGI Slack admins have made a starter pack for our community! ✨ If you want to be added, check the announcements section of our slack. To join the slack, click the link for the signup form! ❤️❤️❤️ go.bsky.app/2sha92U

Thanks so much for 1,900 subscribers on YouTube everyone 🎉 Think we can make 2,000 by the end of the year? Head to our channel to subscribe if you wanna and you haven't already: youtube.com/@gameassist?...

Yesssss! Look at all these incredible indies getting some limelight 💜🙌🏻

Got a digital game code in my emails today for a freebie from work and the first letters were PRYCK… I mean I know but you didn’t need to shout it THAT loudly at me 😂🥲

Reminder now we’re at the Game of the Year talk that a lot of Indie & AA games & studios will never see awards like this & it’s a shame. Another Crabs Treasure, Trash Goblin, Cursed Broom, Plucky Squire, Beastieball, Hades II, Bō & many more I can’t fit in the character limit…Cont 🧵

To my marginalised siblings across the world, but especially in the US! If you’re feeling hopeless & need a reason to keep going. Please use SafeinourWorld to find a crisis line in your area. Take time to mourn but don’t do anything permanent. You are loved & valid 💜🫂 safeinourworld.org/find-help/

Are there ANY remote level design positions in the games industry anymore? I’m having an imposter syndrome day & I’m lacking faith that I can progress in my career. I’m a hard worker & I love what I do. I just want to be able to take care of my chronically ill wife too. Is that too much to ask?

reposting this iconic @joshmlabelle.bsky.social tweet over here because it came up today

Finished the Cursed Broom demo & holy heck once I got the hang of the mechanics it was so much fun! It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁 You can wishlist & play the demo now here! store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/... #indie #indiegame #halloween

Finished the Cursed Broom demo & holy heck once I got the hang of the mechanics it was so much fun! It releases on Halloween so not long to wait! Cant wait to play the full game 😁 You can wishlist & play the demo now here! store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/... #indie #indiegame #halloween

Another indie to shout about! Cursed Broom looks amazing and the devs definitely needs more support. If you love the tight platforming and art style of Celeste and you’re into witchy things then give the demo a try and maybe drop it on your wishlist! store.steampowered.com/app/1823030/...

Wanna shout abt a game I found at Gamescom made by the coolest indie devs! They’re not on Bsky yet. store.steampowered.com/app/2616540/... Croak is a wonderfully designed 2D puzzle platformer & boss battler with Hollow Knight/Cuphead/Celeste vibes & I had so much fun mastering the tongue grapple!

Gamers and gamedevs! Show me your cool gaming tattoos! My first tattoo that I got last year was of the adorable Spyro the Dragon. This purple guy is the whole reason I fell in love with gaming and game design and I’m so thankful to be in the industry now, even if it took some effort getting here 💜

Halloween, Samhain, Dia de los Muertos celebrators! Or just those of you that love an excuse to carve up some pumpkins and eat/drink the innards in an array of pumpkin spiced treats! 🎃 Pumpkin carving competition is happening in my studio on Halloween and I need help picking a design! Images in 🧵

Hello Bluesky! I’m finally sick of Twitters BS so I’m here now. Looking for other gamedevs/game designers of all studio sizes to mingle with! Bonus points if you too are based in the UK and are LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent/neurospicy like me 😁🏳️‍🌈💜

Okay, Moderation lists! Want the ones I follow? I will post them all here one by fucking one! Fuck all these people.

Throwback to last week when I ran my first 5k for @specialeffect.bsky.social. The dono link is still live if anyone has pennies for a good cause! I have a firm belief that EVERYONE should be able to play & enjoy games www.justgiving.com/campaign/one... #charity #specialeffect #gamedev

Morning Bluesky! My streamer friend group & unofficial stream team finally have a starter pack! If you love neurodiverse and/or queer streamers then the lovely folks in the Spectrum are for you! Please go check them out & drop them all a follow! 💜 go.bsky.app/5B7pKA1 #vtuber #pngtuber #streamer

Reposting this fanart I made for The Owl House because I love these two sweet hearts 💜

So many follows holy sh-🙊 Thank you all so much! I was never good at spouting my brain noises on social media. But here seems to be a more accepting place, so I’ll try 😅 Also I WILL start a personal project to post about soon™️. Just as soon as my ND brain can lend me some hyperfixation again! 🫠

Hola, #gamedev crew! I made a Starter Pack for #indiegame creators from my own list if you want to find some fresh followers fast. 🫶 go.bsky.app/QVx789h

I though I would start up a new #StarterPack for UK Game Devs :) Do message me if you wish to be added! go.bsky.app/Mrj4QPB

I made a Starter Pack for queer game devs - if you’re new to Bsky, here are a bunch of LGBTQ+ gamedev professionals if you want to network! (Reply here if you want to be added!) go.bsky.app/3mxxW8g

If you're games industry and following some folks already, reply with who you are and what you do, and then re-post this or whatever it's called. Let's try and find each other on this new place

I went to the Grace Hopper Celebration #GHC: a weeklong conference celebrating #womenintech / #womeningames & #nonbinary technologists. I got to network with some incredibly talented folks & went to some insightful talks about speaking up for myself as an auDHD afab in a male dominated industry 💜🏳️‍🌈

I came across an outdated guide on image grid sizing crop/proportions for bsky earlier, and I felt it was important to create an updated version! Please use this new guide instead!

Off to get the old undercut re shaved again. When my hair is perfect it makes me feel amazing and makes up a huge part of my gender identity/confidence 🥰 #nonbinary

After 4 months of work, we're finally ready to show the Lightkeeper! It's as if A Short Hike, Dredge, and Forager had a baby! Explore, gather, craft, and rebuild a community. Sail, swim, climb, and fly across islands full of secrets. #screenshotsaturday #madewithunity #Unity

This pronouns labeller is so cool! Go to @pronouns.adorable.mom and subscribe to set your pronouns as well as see other people’s! So much easier than having it in my display name 🥰💜 Let’s keep normalising sharing our pronouns people!

Hello Bluesky! I’m finally sick of Twitters BS so I’m here now. Looking for other gamedevs/game designers of all studio sizes to mingle with! Bonus points if you too are based in the UK and are LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent/neurospicy like me 😁🏳️‍🌈💜