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elbowgreasegames.com Studio funding should be more like startup funding!
pinned post!
Due to popular demand, have posted EGG's announced portfolio on the blog and shown a glimpse of our first demo day:
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Elbow Grease Games Is EGG-celerating!
A Glimpse of EGG's First Demo Day
https://open.substack.com/pub/elbowgreasegames/p/elbow-grease-games-is-egg-celerating?r=2h2m1k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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Netflix’s competition isn’t HBO, it’s Fortnite. On second thought… how much?
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max in $82.7 Billion Deal
It's official: Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced an agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-82-7-billion-deal-1236601034/
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VoxRay Games
17 days ago
Voxile Survival: Day 1 vs Day 100
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Voxile Survival: Day 1 vs Day 100
YouTube video by VoxRay Games
https://youtu.be/mUZZivHkBS0
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Proud to announce that
@atasnow.bsky.social
and
@torporgames.com
just closed a seed round led by
@krafton.com.web.brid.gy
alongside 1Up Ventures and Sisu Game Ventures.
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Torpor Games Announces Seed Round Led By Krafton With 1Up and Sisu
A big milestone for the Suzerain developer
https://open.substack.com/pub/elbowgreasegames/p/torpor-games-announces-seed-round?r=2h2m1k&utm_medium=ios
17 days ago
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Torpor Games
17 days ago
Big news! Torpor Games has closed a minority seed round with KRAFTON, 1Up Ventures, and Sisu Game Ventures to help grow the Suzerain Universe. Ata spoke with GamesBeat about what’s next. Read it here:
gamesbeat.com/torpor-games...
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Torpor Games raises funding to expand Suzerain Universe and make The Conformist
Independent studio Torpor Games today announced the closing of a minority seed investment round with participation from Krafton, 1Up Ventures, and Sisu Game Ventures....
https://gamesbeat.com/torpor-games-raises-funding-to-expand-suzerain-universe-and-make-the-conformist/
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Fresh snow fall in Helsinki… can’t have Slush without some snow. Fun fact: They serve reindeer burgers in Finland. Stay frosty Rudolph.
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17 days ago
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Hey
@misfitsattic.bsky.social
check out my high score in the Below the Crown daily challenge!
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22 days ago
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Tim Keenan
23 days ago
My first update video in a decade - it's actually fun to be back at it :D
youtu.be/acKftQNAsfI
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Below the Crown: Early Access Update
YouTube video by MisfitsAttic
https://youtu.be/acKftQNAsfI
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Chart topper or chart slopper?
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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Billboard's Top Country Song Is Currently AI Slop
An AI-generated country song has topped Billboard's "Country Digital Song Sales" chart in the United States.
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/billboard-top-country-song-ai-slop
25 days ago
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New game IP should come from small teams that relentlessly prototype and iterate. @misfitsattic is one of the best designers and rapid prototypers I’ve ever met. That’s why EGG backed the studio. Wrote my thoughts here:
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Below the Crown launches into Early Access
EGG's unique funding model reaches its next milestone
https://open.substack.com/pub/elbowgreasegames/p/below-the-crown-launches-into-early
25 days ago
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VoxRay Games
26 days ago
We have a NEW DEMO! This is exclusively for the new Procedural Survival Islands we've been working on. You get to play one such island, start from nothing, craft, fight, build, destroy, explore.. SP or co-op!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M36e...
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Voxile Procedural Survival Islands Demo Trailer
YouTube video by VoxRay Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M36e2CzgKFU
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Tim Keenan
27 days ago
Doing an AMA over at r/pcgaming if anyone wants to hear about game-making, film-making, or the talented folks I was lucky enough to work with...
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From the pcgaming community on Reddit: I'm Tim Keenan, indie PC game creator (Below the Crown, Duskers, A Virus Named TOM), effects artist (Shrek & How to Train Your Dragon Films), worked with Brandon...
Explore this post and more from the pcgaming community
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1otqsko/im_tim_keenan_indie_pc_game_creator_below_the/
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Tim Keenan
27 days ago
👑The Below the Crown is now in Early Access on Steam ♟️ Our first launch in almost 10 years! Our nerdy love letter to Roguelikes, Chess, and Dungeon Crawlers is here for everyone to try - please give us a review!
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Save 35% on Below the Crown on Steam
Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow p...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1883920/Below_the_Crown/
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about 1 month ago
It's your last chance to play the Below the Crown Demo this weekend. Monday we go into Early Access and the free demo will be no more ⌛
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Below the Crown Demo on Steam
Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow p...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4023520/Below_the_Crown_Demo/
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Due to popular demand, have posted EGG's announced portfolio on the blog and shown a glimpse of our first demo day:
open.substack.com/pub/elbowgre...
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Elbow Grease Games Is EGG-celerating!
A Glimpse of EGG's First Demo Day
https://open.substack.com/pub/elbowgreasegames/p/elbow-grease-games-is-egg-celerating?r=2h2m1k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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Whether you are an AI Gaming cynic or enthusiast…
@ichiro.bsky.social
shows us that AI-powered games are gaining market share.
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about 1 month ago
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Why is xfinity pushing so hard for everyone to upgrade their routers? What did they put in there? 🤔
about 1 month ago
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Reed Hastings said Netflix’s competitor was Fortnite. Now Satya Nadella says gaming’s competitor is TikTok. Reading between the lines… megacorp execs agree that the consumer’s time is now the most valuable resource.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microso...
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Microsoft’s CEO agrees Xbox’s competition isn’t other gaming platforms, it’s TikTok | VGC
Satya Nadella discusses the future of Microsoft’s gaming division…
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsofts-ceo-agrees-xboxs-competition-isnt-other-gaming-platforms-its-tiktok/
about 1 month ago
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Was fun to see reddit give a humble shoutout to
@humblebundle.com
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From the pcmasterrace community on Reddit: PC Gamers be like:
Explore this post and more from the pcmasterrace community
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/1o8w31n/pc_gamers_be_like/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
about 1 month ago
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Tim Keenan
about 1 month ago
T-minus 2 weeks till Below the Crown goes into Early Access... and I still have nothing to wear.
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Tim Keenan
about 2 months ago
Here's Adam walking through today's daily challenge for
#BelowTheCrown
He's currently in 5th place. Others managed more points by grabbing the other gold pile and forcing a checkmate - you can watch everyone's replay in-game :)
www.tiktok.com/@misfitsatti...
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Back in the dungeon with today’s Below the Crown Daily Challenge! 👑♟️ It looks difficult… but we always like a good puzzle. #BelowTheCrown #IndieGame #Roguelike #DungeonCrawler #Chess
TikTok video by Misfits Attic
https://www.tiktok.com/@misfitsattic/video/7561622636699209015?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7542026810960250381
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Tomas Sala
about 2 months ago
Fuck that hyperreal grimdark shit, this is the real photoreal..
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Junkyard - 90s Tycoon Sim - Early Teaser
YouTube video by FreeFallDev
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboN39CqRD8
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Thomas - Indie Dev - Junkyard
about 2 months ago
Whats this?? A Tycoon for tired dads? (And moms!!)
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Tim Keenan
2 months ago
At least folks are reporting their exploits on the new demo 😂
#belowTheCrown
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Tim Keenan
2 months ago
Well, the graph is going in the right direction :)
#BelowTheCrown
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Just opened our new Korean HQ 😂…
2 months ago
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Tim Keenan
2 months ago
👑 the Below the Crown Demo is now on Steam ♟️ Our nerdy love letter to Roguelikes, Chess, and Dungeon Crawlers is here: 🔸Take the Wizard King below in our procedural dungeons 🔸Spells, Upgrades, Bosses ...and Psychological Testing! 🔸Daily & Player Challenges
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Tim Keenan
2 months ago
Watch as we flip Chess on its head by simply adding magic and dungeons and stuff.
youtu.be/GYOfCM_LkyE
#BelowTheCrown
#indiegame
#videogames
#chess
#Roguelike
#DungeonCrawler
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Below The Crown: Gameplay Trailer 1
YouTube video by MisfitsAttic
https://youtu.be/GYOfCM_LkyE
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3 months ago
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If you know, you know… PAX West 2025
3 months ago
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Tim Keenan
3 months ago
It’s been almost a decade, but Misfits Attic is back! We just announced Below the Crown: our love letter to roguelikes, dungeon crawlers, and Chess - with our weird dark humor, of course :) Wishlist on Steam today! (link in reply)
youtu.be/Q8gf18lJ_lc
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Below the Crown Announce Trailer
YouTube video by MisfitsAttic
https://youtu.be/Q8gf18lJ_lc
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We ❤ Every Game
4 months ago
NEW DEVELOPER INTERVIEW: @voxraygames.bsky.social’s Wouter van Oortmerssen (@wvo.bsky.social) explains why he built Skyrim with guns instead of Minecraft 2. 🎮 Read →
www.weloveeverygame....
#IndieDev
#Minecraft
#Openworld
#GameDev
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Ichiro Lambe
4 months ago
We're building some crazy-pants new discovery stuff in the coming months. Making any game announcements? Make sure you're on our radar by adding us to your outreach list. Spoiler: We just go to every gamer's house with a bullhorn and yell the news at them at 4:13am. This is how discovery works.
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Ichiro Lambe
5 months ago
Cool interview with PC World about how we're tackling video game discovery at We ❤ Every Game:
www.pcworld.com/article/2762...
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We Love Every Game wants to solve Steam's discoverability problem
There are almost 20,000 new PC games hitting Steam every year. How do you find the gold ind the dross? This website is building tools to do just that — and it's not stopping at games.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2762047/we-love-every-game-wants-to-solve-steams-discoverability-problem.html
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7% of games on Steam self report using AI (up from 1% one year ago).
@ichiro.bsky.social
broke the story.
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5 months ago
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Ichiro Lambe
5 months ago
I'm now either a boffin or a brainbox. Either way, PC Gamer picked up my analysis of GenAI disclosures on Steam:
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
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The brainbox behind Valve's Steam Labs says the number of Steam releases featuring GenAI in 2025 is 1 in 5, with 7% of all games on there now incorporating it: 'We’ve octupled last year’s figure'
But there's still "a vocal anti-AI sentiment among artists and gamers who simply won’t buy games with this stuff in."
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/the-boffin-behind-valves-steam-labs-says-the-number-of-steam-releases-featuring-genai-in-2025-is-1-in-5-with-7-percent-of-all-games-on-there-now-incorporating-it-weve-octupled-last-years-figure/
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Thanks
@deantak.bsky.social
and
@gamesbeat.bsky.social
for an awesome summit in LA. You put on a great show as always.
7 months ago
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Congrats to
@scrappyindiedev.bsky.social
on being a
@nordicgame.com
finalist! I watched you win best pitch at Reboot and am excited for you to show everyone your latest progress!
nordicgame.com/ng25-spring-...
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NG25 Spring: Finalists revealed for Games Capital Summit • Nordic Game 2025
Nordic Game, Europe's leading games industry event, welcomes you to NG25 Spring on 20-23 May, online and at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden.
https://nordicgame.com/ng25-spring-finalists-revealed-for-games-capital-summit/
7 months ago
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Congrats to the
@whenereinc.bsky.social
team on this awesome milestone! EGG is excited to be part of your journey!
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7 months ago
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Games investment and m&a is coming back:
venturebeat.com/games/q1s-7-...
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Q1’s $7.8B in game investments and M&A marks largest quarter since 2023 | DDM
The game industry’s motto for all of last year was "survive til 2025." And in some respects, that wasn't just wishful thinking.
https://venturebeat.com/games/q1s-7-8b-in-game-investments-and-ma-marks-largest-quarter-since-2023-ddm/
7 months ago
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VoxRay Games
7 months ago
Something’s wrong beneath the town of Ooze Machina... And it’s spreading.
#screenshotsaturday
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#IndieGameDev
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15 years ago today, the first Humble Indie Bundle was launched!
7 months ago
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May the 4th be with you!
7 months ago
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Congrats
@voxraygames.bsky.social
!!
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7 months ago
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VoxRay Games
8 months ago
Rice to meet you! 🌾 Lead designer
@benjapenguin.bsky.social
cooked up this step-by-step demo showcasing how to make egg fried rice with Voxile’s crafting system. What should he try making next? (Apologies to anyone watching this before lunch...)
#gamedev
#indieGameDev
#indiegame
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Hope everyone had an EGGcellent Easter weekend!
8 months ago
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New Gamecraft episode!
gamecraftpod.com/podcast/mobi...
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Episode 02 - Gamecraft
Mitch and Blake discuss the mobile duopoly in which Apple and Google exert extraordinary power by tying their app stores to hardware and software platforms. They warn that the inflexible and expensive...
https://gamecraftpod.com/podcast/mobile/
8 months ago
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EGG has a busy GDC and announced its first accelerator batch. Thank you
@deantak.bsky.social
for covering our event. Reboot is up next!
venturebeat.com/games/elbow-...
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Elbow Grease Games runs prototype mixer for its first accelerator class
Elbow Grease Games (EGG) has completed its first ever EGG Prototype Mixer with 10 game startups presenting to a crowd of game investors and publishers.
https://venturebeat.com/games/elbow-grease-games-runs-prototype-mixer-for-its-first-accelerator-class/
8 months ago
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Tomo: Endless Blue
8 months ago
When worlds end, fragments of their civilizations become islands adrift in the Endless Blue. Will you unveil the secrets they left behind? Watch the reveal trailer for
@onibi.gg
's debut game, Tomo: Endless Blue! 🏝 🔗 WISHLIST ON STEAM:
steam.onibi.gg/bsky
#indiedev
#tomoendlessblue
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VoxRay Games
9 months ago
The wait is over… Voxile is LIVE 🎉 After years of development, our FPS-RPG survival game is finally here! Explore, build, and battle your way to the top in destructible voxel worlds.
#indiegame
#IndieGameDev
Play Early Access ⤵️
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