We met a Technical reporter at the GBC 70th anniversary event last week while showcasing our game, Squirrely Roo Rabbit. So, earlier this week, I got the chance to chat with them about how I got to where I am of owning and running an indie game studio! 😊 www.facebook.com/share/p/171U...

Thank you! 🥹

Game Escape is here! 🌟 Spend your Saturday hanging out in this curated, local indie game arcade in the historic SNF Parkway Theatre! 🕹🎬 At 1 PM, the Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra & Choir will do a live performance of game music! 🎮🎻🎶 #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieArcade #BGSO #VGM #IndieMusic

Come play the new build of Scrap Seas at #GameEscape in #Baltimore next Saturday! Along with games from many other local #DMV devs! @blackhatmystery.bsky.social @bobastudios.bsky.social @digitgames.bsky.social @tronster.bsky.social @pixelcrushers.bsky.social @kingscribble.com #IndieGameDev

Shout-out to MAP Tech for making an arcade inside an arcade for Friday's Bromo ArtWalk! 😆 It was such a fun time! And look how cute our booth looks all glowy ☺️ We loved checking out Lexington Market, seeing Codetta Bake Shop, & playing Guitar Hero! 🎸🎶 #SmallBusiness #ArtWalk #IndieGame #GameDev

And, when you're done at our location, explore 19 other open studios, performance spaces, galleries, and food halls across Bromo Arts District! 🎨🎭🎸 #PerformanceArt #LiveMusic #OpenStudio www.eventbrite.com/e/bromo-art-...

📣 Tomorrow night! Join us for Bromo Art Walk's crossover event with MAP Tech's Aesthetic Fridays! Come play games, view local art, and listen to live music! 🕹🎶 This free festival is one night only! 🎨🎭🎸 RSVP below! 👇 #BromoArtsDistrict #SmallBusiness #ArtWalk #IndieGame #GameDev

Today is Squirrely Roo's birthday! 🥳 As a special treat, Peachimi is streaming both the original & current version starting now! It's wild how far we've come and if you hop on right now, you can see the evolution on Twitch! m.twitch.tv/peachimi_gam...

If people like this, it just might become a staple of our future booth set-ups! 😌

Come find us in Hall D for video gaming!

Aaaaaaand we're open! Otakon has officially begun! 🥳👏🙌🥹 #Otakon #IndieGame #GameArcade #IndieArcade #Arcade #GameDev #IndieDev

Who's coming to Otakon this weekend? 🙋‍♀️ Come say hi to us and our friends, @slicedkiwistudios.bsky.social & Unfated Studios, in the gaming hall! 👋 We'll be making new game dev friends, too! 🤗 #Otakon #IndieGame #GameArcade #IndieArcade #Arcade #GameDev #IndieDev

🔥 They're coming! 🔥

We're going to have to get our hands on this! 🤯

We packed double this time! Now, make us regret not packing more! Help us break that record! 🏆 Now, where did our Resident Tall Person™️ go? We're struggling here 😣 #plushiefriends

Can't believe we're already just under a week away! We are so excited to be back at Otakon this year and see everyone again! 💞 It's gonna be a party in the game hall! 🥳

"Pick 3"

Take some time to check out the Indie Developers we have in the Gaming Hall this year! Devs that will be present include Boba Studios, Gill Games, Hen Studios, JS Joust, Sliced Kiwi Studios, Thoughtful Bread, Unfated Studios! Come by and try their games! #Otakon2025

Happy birthday to one of our favorite Baltimore icons, The Charmery! 🍦🥳🍨 It might be 100°, but of course we're coming out to celebrate your special day! 💃🎈 Now excuse us while we go grab that yummy birthday stacker... 👀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💨 #HappyBirthday #TheCharmery #IceCreamDreams #IndieGame

We'd forgotten that gifs can't be uploaded here 🤦‍♀️😂 Now ready for viewing in motion:

Remember to always feed the animals! 🫴🍎🐖🌠 #TheMoreYouKnow #FeedTheAnimals #IndieGame #GameDev #AnimalGame #MadeWithUnity

I have to be honest, the hardest part about doing our Kickstarter is that my dad backed it before he passed. Every time I have to do something that deals with his package, it really messes me up 😔 I know the handmade carrot accessories are late, but I hope you'll love them just them same 🧡

How many Cammies 🦎 is too many Cammies 🦎🦎🦎?! When you find out, come tell us at the Alt Art Market! We'll be hanging at Mobtown Ballroom until 5! 🐌🧁 There's 50+ vendors across 4 locations, so check out Night Owl Gallery, The Royal Blue, & The Club Car too! #AltArt #AltGirl #ArtMarket #ShopSmall

Help us find all the Squirrely Roos! 🔍👀 Only hours left! ⏰️

We've heard your feedback! 👂Yes, Squirrely Roo Rabbit should be more like #Minecraft! Starting today, say hello to Squarely Cube! 👋🐰▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️ #IndieGame #MadeWithUnity #MinecraftMemes #Roblocks #AprilFools #Oops

Because of the closenss, we also had the honor of getting to know the other teams too! ☺️ It was a tough night but you all are winners! 🏆 This is just the beginning! Keep going! 🏃‍♀️🌠 Special shout-out to Kunaya, whom we worked closely with! You felt like another mentee & we are also so proud of you! 🥰

What a night! 🥳 We've mentored for MICA's UP/Start every year since we won, but never has a team invited us in so much that it felt like we were on the ground with them. It was all so nostalgic & watching them win felt like we did again, too! We're so proud of you, Unfated Studios! 🤧🤗 #IndieDev

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"so how did the cybertruck meet safety standards in the US?" you will not be surprised one bit to learn that while pedestrian safety is a huge and necessary part of testing in the EU and Aus, in the US...they dont test for it at all. just dont give a shit.

Turns out just because you have a shit ton of money doesn’t mean people like you—or want to vote for your candidate.

An estimated 200,000 people took to the streets this weekend to protest with @teslatakedown.com and others. Just wait until you see the turnout on April 5th. The people are rising.

📢 Major Announcement!

Come for fun, to support, or to find out more about securing funding! No matter how the funding gets split, it'll be the start of 8 new artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors! 🤩 Hope to see you there! ✉️ RSVP ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-upsta...

UP/Start is how we got our start as an LLC, so it's really important and nostalgic for us to watch this team's journey 🥹 We'll also be returning to the event this year as a part of the Entrepreneurship Showcase! 👩‍🏫

We can't believe @mica_rcce's UP/Start is already only a week away! We've had the privilege of mentoring upcoming indie game studio, @unfatedstudios, this year! 🙌 #MICAmade #SmallBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneurship

For real tho lmao

ABSOLUTELY THIS

Looking for the current Game Informer staff on Bluesky? We've put together this handy Starter Pack!

No way!!! A happy day for sure! 🥹 This wasn't even on my radar. Love this team and magazine 💗

Say hello to our leading ladies at Boba Studios, Ashley & Kyrstin! 👋 We've come a long way since we decided to start up our studio in 2016! 💪 #WhatAGameDevLooksLike

I like to remind people that if you do the work, you are the thing. If you have ever worked on a game, paid or not, published or not, you are a game developer. And if you have been paid to do any of it, you can rightfully call yourself a *professional* game developer.

I'm Ash (she/her)! 👋 I'm the game designer, writer, & a founder of @bobastudios.bsky.social, an #IndieDev team creating a 2.5D, story-based, puzzle-adventure game about cute animals & color theory! 🐇🎨 Formally on the @igdadc.bsky.social board but based in Baltimore 🦀 #WhatAGameDevLooksLike

✅ If you’ve been laid off, you’re still a game dev ✅ If you’re looking for a job, you’re a game dev ✅ If you make games for fun, you’re a game dev ✅ QA? FUCK YES ✅ Solo dev? Still a dev ✅ Work in the industry in an adjacent role? You count too! 💜 #WhatAGameDevLooksLike

It’s been a shitty year in lots of different ways for lots of people in games so far, so if #WhatAGameDevLooksLike is a small way to bring joy and celebration to the industry, it is worth doing. I hope you participate too!

#WhatAGameDevLooksLike is for everyone in the games industry! It’s easy: Post a pic of yourself with the hashtag and share what you do. You don’t have to be at GDC to participate. And feel free to amplify and uplift others 💜

I cannot stress this enough: other people’s perception does NOT determine your potential. Just because one person doesn’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. But you must be the expert on what you can do, and you must become an expert in connecting your talent to the needs of others.

Sorry, y'all, just lost the ability to keep up with socials for a while... 🥲 Trying to plug back in. Hoping to chat with you all again soon ❤️