Starting November 1st, New Mexico will become the first state to offer free universal childcare to all its residents. It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually. This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.

We are so excited to announce that Video Game Workers Unite is joining us today for Gamedev PerkUp!! If you want to learn about them and/or join the Game Workers Union, go over & chat, support, & get some merch ! ❤️📣 @videogameworkers.bsky.social

Gamedev PerkUp Sept. event has begun! ✨ When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u off, & then ur good to go! Reminder to pls support this lovely venue while ur here💚 Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u!🥳

📢📢✨ See y'all tomorrow! 💚

Hey Y'all, I am still looking for work so, any boosts or leads would be appreciated! I'm looking for contract work as a Narrative Designer & Game Writer but am also open to doing consulting work! Here are some of the games I've worked on but you can find more of my work at sahilbajaj.dev

This was my fave✨ outfit I wore Gamescom week. Chat do I run it back for PAX West

BREAKING: Over 450 game developers behind hit video-game series Diablo have joined CWA, joining the historic fight for a better video game industry. Hail to you, union champions 💪

Do you love fluffy cows and fluffy cats and adorable friends? You should definitely play Snacko! store.steampowered.com/app/1125510/... #Farming #FarmingSim #IndieGames

GUESS WHO'S GOING TO PAX WEST LAST MINUTE💚💚 Give me your PAX tips for a 1st timer✨

✨My commissions are open on Vgen! Take a look!✨ vgen.co/tajtajima

Hi everyone, I'm looking for work from October onwards. Game writing, narrative design, narrative consultation, mock reviews, any kind of copy, German↔️English localisation. Any and all leads to [email protected], thank you!

The Twins will give you a run for your money, Breakers 🎭

Wanting to go to PAX West finally for the 1st time, but battling myself on whether it's worth spending $600 for a plane ticket b/c it's now last minute

We'll be doing this again for our September event! If you missed getting your limited edition Gamedev PerkUp Tamagachi last event, we'll have more in case you missed out! 💚✨

Treachery in Beatdown City + Ultra Remix DLC on Switch in the US & Europe/AUS is on a major sale until September 2nd! 🤡 Meet terrible people 🥶 Freeze time 🤜🏼 Build custom combos 👮🏼 Beat 'em up! ✝️ Uncover a techno-christo-fascist conspiracy (?) 85% off base game 65% off DLC 75% off Base/DLC Bundle!

Sinners and K-Pop Demon Hunters are the👏🏾 same👏🏾 damn🧵 movie. Not about vampires. Not about demons. About the monster we all live with: Netflix Fight me, or read why →open.substack.com/pub/payneful...

Sword of The Sea has been such a wonderful journey to ride through! Anyone whose a fan of open world exploration will truly love this masterpiece. I give this one many thumbs up all around! #digitalphotography #swordofthesea #videogame

It's almost time! Our talk on, "The Nuanced Teamwork of Environmental Storytelling" 🌱 is this Tuesday, August 19th at Devcom! Come hear Evan Hill & I talk about our shared processes for transforming complex story ideas into compelling visual and contextual experiences for players! ✨

The 3D print ready files for our Hyper Light Breaker Zeliska blaster gun by @dpandaheart.bsky.social + @jackcovell.bsky.social drops on Patreon tomorrow...for Acolytes and above, or available for purchase! patreon.com/HeartMachineHQ

Apologies for the delay! We wanted to make sure our next event didn't overlap with Gamescom, PAX, or any other big cons going on this Summer! 🌻 Can't wait to see yall in September once again for more amazing vibes! 🩷

It's just clothes.👚👚👚 #3dcg #zbrush #Latex

Hey Americans, if this passes you'll be uploading your ID to every social media and website to access it.

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Hello friends! My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game! We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.

oh HELL yes

Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com

Apologies in advance - you will NOT be hearing from me for a while when this game drops, I can tell you that for sure😂😭🩷

We're getting close to the final moment oft he Steam Summer Sale! Make sure to get Snacko for 25% off now before it's too late!

The No ICE in California Charity Bundle has officially LAUNCHED! There are 560 games to discover for a $10+ donation supporting @raicestexas.bsky.social and @immdef.bsky.social Support the bundle here: itch.io/b/3110/no-ic...

What a great time to be making a game about fighting bland corporate slop with an indie spirit. Were we inspired by what's been happening in games and other creative spaces? WHO COULD SAY???

really sorry to everyone affected. rest of my thoughts are unsuitable for a public website

Mass layoffs affecting thousands of workers. Cancelled development cycles sweeping years of hard work under the rug. We have seen time and again how little the worker matters to corporate leadership. 🪶 Sign & share the first step for change: actionnetwork.org/forms/were-d...

Daily reminder that the product these companies are selling has not been games for a long time. It's shares. They will always align themselves with the best interests of shareholders, their true customers.

One of my favorite parts after each PerkUp is reading what a wonderful time so many folks had🥹😭🩷

Are you an artist in video games with experience hiring and working with junior-level devs in your craft, and feel VERY VERY STRONGLY about studios needing to plan for and hire into these roles? Hit me up, I'm scheming. 😜

Gamedev PerkUp June event has begun! ✨ When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u off, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here💚 Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u!🥳

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We're all ready for tomorrow! 👀 See y'all soon! 💚 #GamedevPerkUp

Who might I see there if I were going to show up??

I am begging people not to look to the NYT for coverage of what's happening. The BBC, Le Monde, Ajazeera and others will have more truthful coverage.

Woah!!! It's my birthday! 🎂 And today I hope to urge more people to call their senators about a sale of public lands!!! Please call, it's important to voice your concern!!! 5calls.org/issue/public...

60% off sale is back! I've been using it my entire professional career and I can't recommend this software enough! They also have a free trial if you just want to get a feel for it! Affiliate link below⬇️

YEAHHHH YOU ALL DID IT! Thank you so so so so much for getting us to overwhelmingly positive with 500 reviews! It's been a terribly long journey, and we're not done yet! Thank you for your continuous support, love, and laughs 💖

Some good news to share today!

Happy Juneteenth! 💖💙💜✨ (Illustration for Block/Square from 2023)