Reminder: For this festive season, please rest up well, drink sufficient water, have enough sleep and touch more grass. If need be, read some fiction books, go for digital detox with analog activities and connect with family/friends.

A short conclusion while at Taipei, super rough period but nonetheless, enjoyed catching up with the folks, the indie area made me cry. Some devs were so lovely that they sent their regards to our impacted comrades 😭 Should look for a day where we are not that busy for just sipping tea some day.

Layoffs happened, many of us suffered, this is still the beginning. Crossing fingers really hard for the most of us...

Before the year ends, a few of us from the community made a directory showing all SG made video games, as inspired by @madeinsggames.bsky.social. It will be updated (hopefully) frequently~ but if there is anything amiss, do reach out! www.singaporemadegames.com

🧵Many thought it may be right to start with hands, gestures, locomotion, or environment. But the very first “input device” in XR is actually the head, as it determines orientation, position, comfort, and how players understand the "origin". #gaming #VR #gamedev

Breaking: New era of video games is upon us. Time to adapt. Introducing #TeaseYaGame; open to ALL #VideoGames. 3 x a year. Lite version of PYG; Jan, Apr, Sep. PLUS: Special December teaser edition! June & November WILL remain as #PitchYaGame. 🫡 Live next Tuesday! Who's ready?! 🥳

Important Dates for Your Diaries: 🫡 December 16th 2025 - #TeaseYaGame (DEBUT) Jan/Feb 2026 - TeaseYaGame [TBC] Apr 14th 2026 - TeaseYaGame June 5th 2026 - #PitchYaGame LIVE Sep 8th 2026 - TeaseYaGame November 6th 2026 - PitchYaGame LIVE

Rest in peace #BurgerBecky, I wished to have been able to meet you in person. Thank you for being such an inspiration for the devotion in the gaming industry.

For every layoffs in the gaming industry remember: Behind every number is a person who once helped build the worlds others escape into and now struggles to stay in their own. People who poured nights, weekends, and years of creativity into launches that defined this industry.

See you all at gamescom Asia soon!

To the visionaries, developers, designers, and communities that brought inspiring ideas to the virtual worlds that vibrantly enriched our lives, thank you for the blood, sweat and tears forming these masterpieces! Happy National Video Games Day! #nationalvideogamesday

Re-shouting out again because of the amazing work the awesome individuals had done to make a difference if officially LIVE! Also the trailer is dope!

Spreading around because the team spearheading this amazing endeavor are a bunch of inspiring individuals doing a great amount of impactful work~

🧵Previously I’ve shared some thoughts on design decisions on making XR games but there are more! Adding a few more to the list and hope it may provide more ideas on the considerations and perhaps have it as a sticky note while going through production. #gaming #VR #gamedev

If IGN has layoffs, nobody in games press is safe. If Microsoft has layoffs, nobody in platforms is safe. If Ubisoft and Bungie and NetEase have layoffs, nobody in game development is safe. If the Romeros get their funding pulled, no studio is safe. It's rough out there, right now.

I've looked at a lot of resumes for aspiring translators and everytime I notice they have the relevant experience but they don't make it clear, meaning vendors are more likely to overlook them as potential freelancers. Here's some resume advice if you're looking for freelance translation work.

oh my gosh, finally!!

Sending virtual hugs and positive vibes to friends of the bloodbath today. You are very valued in the industry.

Another resource for the folks in the gaming scene is LIVE~ #indiedev #gaming

Immerse yourself.​ ​ Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition (with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass) is here for a limited time only: xbx.lv/469fGJS

Shouting out to @alannamode.bsky.social and her amazing resource here :) Cheers to the effort on curating them!

Developing a game in extended reality is a tough topic due to more design choices to consider. What could game developers do to ensure their game is fun while also catering to the immersive experience and maximizing the six degree of freedom aspect? #gaming #VR #gamedev

Cat lovers and VR folks~ I AM CAT is now in multiplayer!

Embarking on a week's break to recover from burnout. Glad to ensure some of the games in the pipeline are enroute to release before disppearing~ Time to catch up on rest, SGF, voluntary work and initiaives for gaming community! Thanks @96lions.bsky.social for the reminder :P

Finally ready to talk about the project 📢📢 Excited to share the launch of @seagamesforgood.bsky.social - a community-powered initiative to do GOOD, and as its first project - Play for Peace: Games for Palestine Charity in partnership with @unrwausa.bsky.social. More below⬇️ itch.io/jam/games-fo...

⚠ The #PitchYaGame Sheet is here! ▶ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet 💗 So many cool pitches. 🤗 RTs appreciated to aid the #indiegame finds. 🔀 #gamedev #wishlistwednesday #screenshotsaturday #gaming

Breaking: The #PitchYaGame Sheet is here! 🥳 ▶️ bit.ly/ThePYGSheet 985 #IndieGame pitches (+1160 on X), pitched during the official times; all searchable. That's also not including post pitches; Incredible turnout. Massive Kudos to @indiegamelover.com for gathering! 🫡

Hi Asia gaming professionals~, if you are keen on attending gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, do sign up for the passes! Note: We only cover adminission to the event, but not any other additional ones. But there is lunch provided, thanks to the organizers! Do spread the news around :)

🚨 𝗦𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗣! 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 🚨 SEDAP!'s concept was born 3.5 years ago -- we've been eagerly awaiting this day to share it with you! Thank you for your incredible support, and we sincerely hope that you enjoy your time on Khaya Island -- chaos and all! ▶️ PLAY NOW: tinyurl.com/playsedap 🧡 kopiforge

Wanna try buckshot roulette in VR? Now you can :D

I was supposed to be a great bartender but I guess I'm not. Nonetheless this is a really enjoyable experience! Brings back the memories of VA-11 Hall-A 😀 Great work there @plectrumxr.bsky.social #VRGaming #indiedev

Noble Steed has announced the next iteration of The Games Exchange, which will feature games made in Australia and Indonesia.

Heyo calling all Asia game developers, another Steam festival to showcase your games :D Send in your applications~

Clean UI~ loved the texture and sound effects. The dynamic weather effect and environments are definitely something to lookout for :D I could sense both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of the gameplay for sure. Looking forward to the full game!

Another milestone our community achieved~ and we will continue to assist gaming professionals in need by empowering gamers at every stage of their career. Huge appreciation to gamescom for including us alongside so many other amazing meaningful organizations—go check them out!

Heyo all~ We've hit our 3rd year and also started a weekly newsletter, the first issue is out and hope to serve people with the information they need 😀 Thank you for being with us on the journey. If you've enjoyed it, please share with your peers!

Super lovely for this and please everyone, do check out what the SEA game devs are cooking! You are in for a treat!

Game Informer is back! The entire team is returning and we can't wait to reconnect. Come join us to celebrate the best in games, the people who make games, and the people who play games from all around the world. www.gameinformer.com/letter-from-...

If you have not seen this, you are missing out. Cyberpunk bartending that has cats in it and numerous drinks recipes, check out Project Mix! #indiedev #VR #MR #XR

Hi all, I won't be attending #GDC this year, but I'm more than happy to bridge some connections over if you are. Bonus if you love indies and want to know more about APAC scene 😀 Note: Please be safe, look out for fellow industry folks and take care of each other. Enjoy!

Finally! The key art looks so relatable! Pre-ordered it while updating @thevideogamelibrary.org! Thanks for coming up with this book @victoriatran.bsky.social , this adds to the shelf of must reads for marketers, #communitymanagers and #socialmediamanagers! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames

I'm SO HAPPY AND STOKED to even launch this demo! KUDOS to @bigealien.bsky.social and the lovely team of @cavebeargames.bsky.social. Remember to wishlist the game! store.steampowered.com/app/3236330/... #indiedev #indierevolution #indiegame #plantasia

This game seriously never fails to amaze me~ and now with so many amazing more friends !!

Some minor update from my end, most of us are safe but not without casualties. I'm still in the progress of seeking opportunities for my affected team members, recovering from the trauma and handling work concurrently. Also please be kind to those who were impacted. Thanks.

For my mates who are affected, do look into this resource. IT is optional but hope something help, and NO I am not the resource starter but giving a shoutout to a kind soul trying to help.

Layoffs happened, many of us suffered, this is a dark moment.

Amazing work from the team at @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social! Please check out library.gamehistory.org from development documents to magazines to press kits and more about video games of the past! Currently this is in early access and feel free to let the team know of anything that may be improved!

Ahhh amazing!

Some mentees I've spoken to weren't sure of how to progress from their curriculum and transit into the working world. Sharing a blog post by @cdemint.bsky.social, where important bite-size pointers gain experience as you progress through the adventure. Hope this will help many starting out!