New episode is up! I talk with @ctcoach.bsky.social about building a career that holds together through change, creative pivots, and storytelling. Thoughtful, honest, and full of good stuff. Listen: bit.ly/4pqtgiN Watch: youtu.be/Y1LpvtqoTsk #GameDev #NarrativeDesign #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame

New episode is live! 🎙️ @ashleypoprik.bsky.social returns to talk “From Fanfiction to Franchise” and how passion writing builds real skills for game narrative: voice, iteration, feedback, & collaboration. 🎧 bit.ly/ashley-popri... 📺 youtu.be/9sP_OeBHyPo #WritingForGames #NarrativeDesign #Fanfiction

"Can I Play That?" is a website focusing on the intersection of web accessibility and video games. The site is a resource of reviews, features, and news coverage of accessibility within video games. The site is aimed at both players and developers. caniplaythat.com

In our recent Awesome Free Game Development Tools guide, one "missed" application came up over and over in the comments... Blockbench. Blockbench is a FREE low poly modeling, animating and texturing tool for Win, Mac and Linux. gamefromscratch.com/blockbench-e... #gamedev #indiedev

The world of #gamedev is absolutely loaded with awesome and FREE tools. Today we check out 7 popular and 8 slightly more obscure (but still awesome) game development tools that are all completely free (as in beer). gamefromscratch.com/awesome-free... #indiedev

Hey friends! We’re back with another great resource, this time a masterlist from @gamefromscratch.bsky.social! 🐲💚 This collection offers free resources to support #gamedevs throughout the development process. You’ll find 2D & 3D graphics apps, engines, animation programs, audio tools & more. ⬇️

BSLGG launched today, a community-led initiative to create a glossary of gaming specific terms in British Sign Language (BSL). @bslgg.bsky.social aims to help Deaf gamers, game developers, and BSL interpreters more effectively communicate gaming terms and names. caniplaythat.com/2026/01/06/b...

SAVE THE DATE! 📌 The games industry is changing rapidly and many of us are asking: What does the future of work actually look like? Women in Games is proud to announce our next Careers Expo: The Future of Work on March 26th 2026! Read more: www.womeningames.org/women-in-gam...

Join us for a one-day event dedicated to refining your pitch, improving your approach, and building lasting relationships with publishers Learn from industry pros about: What publishers look for in a pitch Telling your game’s story clearly MeetToMatch: February 18th & 19th tinyurl.com/IGBSessions

New year, still here! Happy 2026, folks! For anyone new, here’s a refresher on who we are. 🐲💚 ENTRY LVL is a community for aspiring #gamedevs pursuing a career in games. We offer support, resources, networking & more. If that sounds like your thing, we'd love to have you! 🤗 🔗 discord.gg/Pq65MECCWG

Applications close this Sunday for the IGEA x GDC Scholarship 2026! We’re offering 10 passes to help marginalised Australian devs attend GDC. Open to women, queer folks, First Nations, gender diverse, disabled, neurodiverse people & POC. https://forms.office.com/r/jPVxMTUgd8 #GDCScholarImpact

Angry Mob Games is hiring a Stylized Environment Artist to help with their next unannounced game! 📍 Remote, Full-time (Barcelona) 🎨 2+ yrs XP 🕹️ Made in Unity ⤵️

Vendetta is hiring a Short-form Gaming Content Video Editor to create engaging short-form content for social media. 🛰️ Remote, Contract 🎮 Flexible, project-based workload ⚡ Students & emerging editors welcome ⤵️

To fellow #gamedev people: there are lots of events for making contacts and showing your game that are not in the US: MIGS / Gamescom / Taipei Game Show / TGS / Develop / etc. You do *not* need to attend GDC or DICE to survive. Found this resource; share any you have! gameconfguide.com

"We should give away GDC passes" "That's like $1,300 per person" "Do it anyway" Bezi Jam #8: Jan 19-Feb 2 - GDC 2026 Festival Passes (judge pick) - $1,000 in cash prizes (community vote) Discord - discord.gg/wVdtPk2yCw itch.io/jam/bezi-jam #gamedev #gamejam #indiedev #madewithunity #bezijam

Hello Bluesky! 😊 Want to learn how to make games? We've been making videos that teach you how to get started for more than a decade. 🕹️ GET STARTED: youtu.be/LOhfqjmasi0?... #gamedev #godot

Today's #indiegame highlight: Project Songbird by @fyregames.bsky.social! 🐦‍⬛💖 Head to a remote cabin tucked away in the Appalachian forest in this first-person horror. Play as Dakota, a musician battling writer’s block, who soon discovers the woods hold a dark secret. 🔗 steam.pm/app/3180410

Happy New Year from all of us at ENTRY LVL! 🎇✨ To all of our #gamedev friends: here’s hoping 2026 is kind. May it bring good news, stability, wins big & small, creative inspiration, and plenty of reasons to smile. Manifesting a kind 2026 (seriously… please be kind!! 🙏) See you next year, folks! ☝️🤓

🌊 If you are a solo dev or a small team looking to punch above your weight in 2026, #RisingTide3 is for you. Win a shot at up to $300k in funding! All you need to enter: ✅ An unreleased game ✅ Less than $50k in prior external funding ✅ A 1-minute, 16:9 teaser trailer to enter: buff.ly/FCclVyU

Hey lil' hatchlings! We’ve got another great resource for you—The Founder's Kit by Evva Karr & Felix Kramer! 🐲💚 Packed with plenty of useful tools + resources, this kit is perfect for first-time founders looking for guidance on pitching, funding & business setup. ⬇️

Hey artsy friends! If you're looking to get into #gamedev, Be That Artist by @elisamoriconi.bsky.social is a great resource to keep handy. This free monthly newsletter aims to help aspiring artists build their careers, with guides on getting started, portfolio tips, negotiating rates & more! ⬇️

First time jamming? Here’s how to prepare, stay creative, and have fun 💪 Read the FAQ globalgamejam.org/faq You can also pop in our Discord and ask away -> discord.com/invite/ggj #GlobalGameJam #GGJ26 #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev

Decided to start a tutorials channel with my learning adventure in Godot! Join me and learn alongside me as I fumble my way through attempting to teach others and myself simultaneously 😅🥳 #IndieGameDev #GameDev #IndieDev #Godot #MadeWithGodot www.youtube.com/@GodotDevChe...

Get a pass to GDC! Pixelles Ensemble especially considers applications from experienced game devs of marginalized genders who are also: 🎇 Studio founders seeking funding / publishing 🎇 Organizers advocating to improve the industry This #GDC2026 pass program closes in 3 days pixelles.ca#gdcensemble

Today's #indiegame highlight: A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer by @richardstampdev.bsky.social! 🗡️💖 Join three kobolds in a trenchcoat on the hunt for shinies & tasty treats! This hand-drawn dungeon crawler has turn-based battles, edible gear, randomized loot & more. 🔗 steam.pm/app/3989640

Great talk on #freelancing as a #gamedev by @forbeck.com from #MDEV25 is up! youtu.be/ikQ2p2R22HM

We're running our biggest jam yet. Two weeks, starting Jan 19. Win GDC 2026 Festival Passes (judge-selected) or up to $500 cash (community-voted). Theme drops at the start. Build something in Unity with @bezi.com. Show us what you've got. itch.io/jam/bezi-jam #BezijJam #GameDev #IndieGame

#Craftpix is proud to sponsor #OlyGamesJam 2026 A game jam focused on creating games that encourage friendly competition. Hosted by @virtual-nomad.bsky.social and @rheiagaming.bsky.social Join 👉 itch.io/jam/olygames... Discord 💬 discord.com/invite/D8fTS... #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamejam

GDC x Boston Game Dev 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣🍁 For the first time, Boston Game Dev is sponsoring GDC tickets + a curated selection of New England games to showcase at GDC. Apply using the link below ⬇️: P.S. If you have questions, send me a message! #gamedev #indie #boston

Game Dev Local Indie Awards are returning at GDLX26 Showcasing studios have the chance to win the Industry Choice Award, voted for on the day. If you’re building something you’re proud of, apply to showcase ASAP. Want a say in who takes the crown… you probably want a ticket. buff.ly/lqFjjzP

Witches, Wizards, Warlocks in your #IndieGame? Don't panic and subscribe them to this #Steam event and you might get ✨ 🧙‍♂️🧙‍♀️ #IndieDev docs.google.com/forms/d/1-Bl...

Holly and jolly holidays from all of us at ENTRY LVL! May your winter festivities be warm, restful, and full of simple joys.🎄💚

Voice Actors! There's still time to audition for supporting characters in Alien Incrementum! We are looking to fill four roles [3F, 1M] for our romance-optional slice of life visual novel! Please note that these are unpaid roles! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Jump into thatgamecompany's first independently organized game jam, 'thatgamejam'! The jam offers chances to learn from the team behind critically acclaimed games, cash prizes, & more. Submissions open Dec. 20 - Jan 4. Thanks @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social: www.pocketgamer.biz/thatgamecomp... #BestOPS

🕹️ Game Job Sites,  Links, Communities, Resources, & Support 🕹️ www.linkedin.com/posts/kellyb... #GameJobs #VideoGameJobs #GameResources #RemoteGameJobs #RemoteVideoGameJobs #RemoteGameJob #RemoteWork #GameJob

Melanie Gordon (Regional Marketing Manager @ Square Enix) has compiled this fantastic collection of templates for all you #gamedev job seekers out there. You’ll find resume resources, an interview tracker, a Q&A sheet for common questions, interview prep guides & other useful documents. ⬇️

We're looking for new team members! Apply to this form if you’re interested in joining us! forms.gle/xAMCdnGjcGyy... — Wishlist Ghost Jukebox! store.steampowered.com/app/3204710/... — #indiegamedev #indiegame #cozygame #cozygames #rhythmgame #indiegames #gamedev #indiegamestudio #volunteerwork

If you use Twitch for any kind of streaming, this resource by Liz Wait can help you make your Twitch channel more accessible to people with disabilities. dev.to/auraswap/acc...

IndieGameBusiness® is hosting a live virtual Pitching Event on Feb 13, 12–1:30 PM ET. Developers can compete for one of three $1,000 USD prizes: Best Pitch Deck, Best Presentation, and Most Anticipated Game. Submit by Feb 6, 2026. forms.gle/c18GrUxv1z9s...

We are hiring! Junior Community & Social Media Manager Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract | Remote ➡️ remotegamejobs.com/jobs/the-pow... #Hiring #GamesIndustry #CommunityManager #SocialMedia #FYP #ComeWorkForUs

ICYMI: Win a $10,000 Cash Prize by building games with purpose! Global Game Jam, in collaboration with Games for Change, invites students ages 18–25 to take part in the G4C-GGJ Next Gen Expert Jam. 🔗 Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/MBqxxtd #GameDev #GameJam #G4CStudentChallenge #GGJ26

Today's #indiegame highlight: Yord by Jacqueline Koch! 🐈‍⬛🖤 Step into Yord’s cabin, where a warm seat is waiting just for you. Inside you’ll find a handful of little comforts, all meant to ease your mind, lift your spirits, and help you reflect. 🔗 jacqueline-koch.itch.io/yord

Hugecalf Studios is hiring a Unity Developer to help shape the technical foundation and implementing core game systems of their current project. 📍Remote, Full-time (UK) 🛠️ Made in Unity 🤝 Leadership XP ⤵️

The #RisingTideChallenge is back! Submit a 1 minute trailer for your unreleased project by January 26th to take part. For more information, visit blueoceangames.com #RisingTide3 #gamedev #trailerjam

Hey lil' wyrmlings! Here's another handy resource for you—Game Dev Foundry by Renee Gittins! 🐲💚 This is a comprehensive resource hub dedicated to helping #gamedevs at any stage build and run successful studios. It covers funding, team building, project management, publishing, and so much more. ⬇️

Are you into alternative gothic aesthetics? Do you love animation and art? Are you looking to help work on an indie animation project? It's that time again! We are looking for a passionate team of volunteers to help us with developing our story! Read more below! ⬇️

Today's #indiegame highlight: TetherGeist by O. & Co. Games! 🧙‍♀️✨ Embark on a challenging, heartfelt pilgrimage as Mae in this precision 2D platformer. Hone your Astral Projection abilities, uncover hidden paths, and let your tethered spirit guide you to the journey’s end. 🔗 steam.pm/app/2474430

The 2025 Indie Game Awards begin... right now!

Uncommon Games is hiring a Narrative Writer to help with content & lore for Animalkind, a cozy, co-op open-world game! 📍 Remote, Contract (US) 📝 Professional writing XP 🖥️ Familiarity with game engines a + ⤵️

Orange Cat Studios is hiring a Technical Game Designer to help build a wave-based co-op zombie FPS inspired by classic survival modes! 🛰️ Remote, Part-time 🔫 Made in Unreal Engine 5 🛠️ 2+ years XP required ⤵️