Some cards in our deckbuilder have enough lore to fatten a wikipedia page and others are like "lol give them a brick" And then a playtester will have an anecdote about how much bricks mean to them that changes everything, you know who you are #gamedev

I think it's becoming clear that if you like indie creators, you're going to need to support them any way you can. And that doesn't mean money, just spreading worth of mouth can be powerful as well.

So happy with how well the @gdocexpo.com direct showcase went and our trailer for THE SPIRIT LIFT! I wonder if anyone noticed anything... puzzling about it... 👀👻🏨 #gamedev #indiedev #horrorgame #puzzles

One of my favorite artists, please check out her work!

Watching my talk with the @gdocexpo.com chat was so delightful, truly the most supportive chat group there is #gamedev

Thanks everyone who loved the new trailer for THE SPIRIT LIFT during the @gdocexpo.com showcase! I'll see you tomorrow for my talk, it has a catchy title and everything! bsky.app/profile/gdoc... #gamedev #indiedev

When I'm tired and worried, I try to remind myself: The game is already good, we're making it better All you can do is the next more important task The world outside is beautiful I am so lucky to be making my game real #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames

Silksong is going great, I've mastered the technique of rapidly opening several menus during boss fights

Get ready for a fantastic showcase of games! Our annual #GDoCExpo Direct debuts next week, Sept 16 at 1PM PT/4PM ET, so don't forget to hit "Notify Me" on the stream's page! 🙌🏾 With announcements, exclusives, & amazing indies galore, you won't want to miss this💚🩵 gdoc.events/Direct2025 #gamedev

I'm cleaning out the attic for secret reasons and I just found a hidden trove of nostalgia: monster rancher cards, a flip camera, HOMEMADE POGS, Snoopy's Silly Sports Spectacular for NES?! #retrogames #nes

We had a great time showing THE SPIRIT LIFT at the MIX Fall Showcase! Everyone was sooooo nice! Now I'm back in trailer-making/dev mode for a few weeks but, trust me, you're about to see a BUNCH more news coming! 👻🏨 #gamedev

After a busy 2025 so far, I will soon have an opening for a new game writing client. Making something atmospheric? I've written bestselling crime fiction, No Man's Sky, Dark Souls: TEOD and more. I'm a PhD (literally!) in this stuff. Contact me at gregbuchanangames.com/about Shares appreciated!

OMG I can't believe this is happening tomorrow! Indie horror and deckbuilder fans, come find us! #indiegame #PAX #horrorgame #roguelike

SEE YOU THEN!

really good write-up of this whole situation with payment processors enabling right-wing censorship of adult games www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

Madness! To be enraged with a dumb thing, Captain Ahab, seems blasphemous.

Summer sure is beautiful

We're live on Twitch! Come and learn something y'all: www.twitch.tv/simmerthingz

So excited! It's about to start!

I accidentally stapled my thumb while making my first zine this weekend. I no longer will believe movies where someone is stabbed and doesn't immediately SCREAM

✨ Catch our Art Lead Audrey Twigg & our Founder Dr. Miko Charbonneau @drmikachu.bsky.social on the Black Indie Dev Speaker Series with @simmerthingz.bsky.social as they talk about 👻🏨 THE SPIRIT LIFT, ghost punk horror, and more! 📅 Wednesday, July 23rd at buff.ly/HUnbvhn — don’t miss it! #IndieDev

🗣️ I’m back with another Black Indie Dev Speaker Series event: Audrey Twigg (Art Lead on The Spirit Lift) & Dr. Miko Charbonneau aka @drmikachu.bsky.social (Founder of @prettysmartgames.bsky.social). We’re talking ghostpunk horror+ more! Come hang for the live event: buff.ly/HUnbvhn #IndieDev

I have this never failing trick to making games with excellent art, faster and easier than AI. Go to where artists are, like today's #portfolioday Save the contact info of everyone you love Talk to them and work out a deal Pay them Make incredible games together Works every time. #gamedev

Health issues have made my last week pretty crummy... but for once, I feel almost no anxiety about our game dev progress. I am so proud of my team. I can't believe what we've made with only six people, and I can't wait to show more of you. #gamedev #lovemyteam

Hey folks! I'm looking for some new game contracts for July onwards I can do: ✨design ✨tech art ✨production In 2025 I've simultaneously had contracts in Unity, Unreal AND Godot so that's a milestone for me! Let me work on your projects and make em cool! DMs or Email: [email protected]

So after reading Richard Matheson's Hell House, I now realize that Hell House, The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Hell House, House on Haunted Hill, and Hell House LLC... Are all separate stories unrelated to each other?! Saving my notes for the inevitable diagram and video essay #horror

there is one conversation in this game that completely shifted how i see resistance during times of despair. you owe it to yourself to play this masterpiece and to gain the hope it instills in the people who play it also it has the three Gs: Generational trauma, Greatness, and Gay

If you're looking for a gaming diet of revolution, generational trauma, and parent-child grief, it's wild how good this recent menu is: Blue Prince South of Midnight Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 1000xRESIST (Sorry for the thematic spoilers, I just really want people to play these games)

Whenever you see me not posting updates or game dev jokes, it's because I'm making space for others who have meaningful things to say about current events. It's so hard to continue "business as usual" when you're feeling so much.

As someone said prior, the only reason Greta got released is because people were very loud about her specifically. There are still 8 other flotilla members detained, apparently without fresh water in bedbug infested prison. They all deserve to be fought for, too.

My feelings covering Summer Game Fest, in LA, as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant. pentopixels.com/article/summ...

Just watched FACE2FACE, a found footage screenspace movie that is NOT horror but still real life scary and well-made. I was sobbing by the end, really surprised me.

So excited for this!

Spending the day doing #gamedev away from the trusty computer! Sometimes pen and paper is the best way to conjure riddles and dialogue!

The new demo for the lesbian roller derby rhythm game Skate & Date is out NOW on itch.io for Mac/Windows/Android!! If you like wholesome yuri and visual novels you'll like this! And don't worry! There's an easy mode if rhythm games are hard for you. Check it out at: gensuta.itch.io/skate-and-date

reading dorian gray the way oscar wilde intended

Want to be a better ally but not sure where to start? Here are 4 things you could start doing right now: 1.) Speak up for trans rights. If you are a games studio, use your social platforms to support your trans employees. Visibility and allyship from cis people is more important than ever.

I don't need new Twitch emotes... but I WANT THEM after seeing Ren's latest. Incredible facial expressions!

That arrow through the heart when you post a screenshot of a game you're playing and a relative asks "is this the game YOU made?" #gamedev

YES! CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY

There's a huge gap between making no money and your first sale. An even larger one between finishing a game and never starting. Celebrate where you currently are. If you're always comparing yourself against the most successful games, you'll crush what you need to create one yourself. #gamedev

🌏 The Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition premiers on Saturday June 7th! Watch LIVE bit.ly/SEAGShowcase... 🕛June 7, 12PM (PST) / 3PM (EST) 🕛June 8, 2AM (GMT+7) / 3AM (GMT+8) 🔥 Exclusive reveals, new trailers, and updates from 45+ Southeast Asian games. #SEAGShowcase

Today's mission is simple: fix all the fast tiny bugs to build enough confidence for the REALLY HARD stuff. In my case, that means prepping our build pipeline for playtesting and planning our PR strategy. that was a lot of Ps. #gamedev #indiedev #peoplewhoenjoybusinessandPRarecoolerthanme

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What do you like to watch when you work? Currently I alternate between cooking shows and found footage movies When times get tough, I pull out the big guns: Pride and Prejudice, Yuri!!!, Scream Series, and Labyrinth #gamedev

We are excited to report that it is once again time for Famicase: aftermath.site/my-famicase-ex...

Stream for a cause! 🎮 Join the Squad Up Solidarity Stream to support the 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo! From June 14–28, streamers can help fund our mission to amplify the creative power of people of color in games by hosting a charity stream! Interest form 🔗 forms.gle/neDjpvLyXtHL...

Big agree! There are so many genres and mechanics out there to use, and a lot of folk are unwilling to compromise on their vision when their strengths don't match up with the execution. Lean into what you're good at, and the other skills you have, and build something that compliments that.

love this advice! If I may add on: stick to your strengths. If you're more of an artist than a programmer, solve problems with more art rather than more features.