This week sees our first Game Club meetups happening all over the world - this photo is from the first one in Wichita, Kansas, others later this week in London, Paris, Melbourne, New York, and more. It's validating to finally see people genuinely meeting and connecting cause of what we've built!

20 years ago, on this day, Xbox 360 launched. If you can hear this gif, you've been waiting for a new Halo game for a really long time.

We have a podcast, hosted by @robmanuel.bsky.social!

Big city loneliness is a modern paradox that AI companion companies are aggressively marketing to. @thegameclub.bsky.social has a different take - get people in the same room with shared interests and discussion prompts. Address the problem, not the symptom Full ep: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxOA...

We cracked the code 👩‍💻 The Game Club founders @yug.bsky.social and Shay P. Leighton reveal their 'cheat code' for community in an interview with @thejunglist.bsky.social. It's not just about games—it's about fighting the loneliness epidemic. Get the full story: tinyurl.com/yn9rfvt3 #thegameclub

No one told us that making friends as an adult would just keep getting harder 😔 The Game Club isn't just about playing games, it's about finding your people and developing lasting connections. The games are the vehicle, the friendships are the point. 🤝

We've launched a partner program for @thegameclub.bsky.social Limited spaces available for creators and streamers to get monthly games, content, and $$$ thegameclub.com/partners

When you wish you were playing 24 Killers, but you're stuck at work instead: happyshabbygames.bandcamp.com/album/24-kil...

What are members saying about our first official game, 24 Killers? 🤔 🏆 "This is a top tier first choice!" 💪 "This looks like a super fascinating game, excited to dive into it!" 🌙 "It's incredible honestly. It's reminiscent of Moon RPG." I think it's safe to say we know how to pick 'em 💅

Get ready to game with us! 🎮 We’re kicking off our first game,, "24 Killers," by Happy Shabby Games! If you love nostalgia, unhinged vibes and life sims, you’ll fit right in. Then, each month, we’ll meet at exclusive Clubhouses across the world to connect and make new friends.

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Use the promo code SPOOKY2025 for 50% off the first 3 months of your Game Club membership. Register today to get your copy of next months game tomorrow! www.thegameclub.com

People keep asking us: "So... it's a book club for games? But how does it work?" 🤔 💻 Join on our website (link in bio) 🎮 Get a new game each month! 🏡 Select your Clubhouse 🤝 Connect and make friends 🦸‍♀️ Host your own Clubhouse (optional, for heroes who love to connect and host events) Join today!

www.1news.co.nz/2025/10/28/t... This is the real goal of #TheGameClub, helping people find friends with shared interests in the same location/timezone. Our first game is revealed on Nov 1st, join before then to find a meetup near you (Melbourne? London? Sydney? New Orleans?)! www.theGameClub.com

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We're all about finding your people and forging friendships through games. 🎮🤝 Each month, we host special Clubhouse events to connect and share our passion for games with folks that just get it. Join us to be part of the fun before Nov. 1st to get our debut game! #gamer #gamedev #indiegames

Have an opportunity (with $$) for the right variety creators. HMU via DM if that's you, and if y'all could share with any other creators you think might be interested that'd be much appreciated!

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If you're interested in meeting and growing new friends in your life and you like the idea of #theGameClub, please join it this week! No charge for October, but you gotta join now to get your copy of next month's game!

Evacuation at @paxaus.bsky.social 😯 That's a first. Keep calm folks.

Reppin the @thegameclub.bsky.social brand!

JUST LAUNCHED! TheGameClub.com - like a book club but for games! Join or host group gatherings all over the world to discuss our your shared experience. The game is just the icebreaker, the goal is to forge friendships. Use promo code HEYLOOKLISTEN for 50% off today!

The first year of moving to the USA was one of the most lonely years of my life. When was the last time you tried to make new friends? And not friends of friends, or people through school or work, etc. Like... from scratch.

Alrighty, so it looks like I'll be in town for @paxaus.bsky.social / MIGW. Who's around? Who wants to catch up? What are the good events/parties to go to? Who wants an invite to my parties 😉

I'll be hosting the last 3 hours of @thegig.bsky.social today, stop by and say hi!

That feeling when you send the WRONG email to your list of 8000 industry colleagues........ Sooooooooooooooooorry #TheGIG

Whether this is your first time at PAX or your 20th, you'll find valuable tips, tricks, and help for navigating @officialpax.bsky.social and Seattle in our GIG Guide to PAX West! thegig.guide/paxwest

🇺🇸JFK ✈️ 🇳🇿AKL Heading back to Australia, via an almost 18 hour flight (!!) to New Zealand first. Prepping my Steam deck with Sword of the Sea by @giantsquidstudios.com

Hey @cristac.bsky.social @hotbabybryan.bsky.social, I'd love to connect with you in regards to an opportunity with Fear the Spotlight, is there a good way to reach out? (DM, email, etc)? Cheers!!

I'm working at my friends karaoke dive bar in NYC tonight. What can I get you?

Running gaming events requires a significant amount of professional experience and industry connections, the amateur behaviour and misleading expectations from these organizers is staggering.

Hey @blendogames.bsky.social, what's the best way to get in contact with you mate, I have an idea I'd like to pitch around one of your older games!

Check out (and pls share) our GIG Guide to Gamescom! thegig.guide/gamescom Whether its your first or fifteenth time at the show, we've put together a helpful document to navigate both the event and the city of Cologne. Featuring tips, tricks, advice, and discounts!

We're BACK this Friday, come hang out and catch up with game industry friends and colleagues during #theGIG digital networking event! Featuring @damphyr.com @alykkat.bsky.social @jet-set.bsky.social @s5flare.bsky.social

Hey @hantani.bsky.social @even-kei.bsky.social‬, is there a good way to contact you both about your games? I have an idea I'd like to run past you if you have a moment!

Do you represent a product or service that's used or benefits the game industry (devs, publishers, creators, etc)? Wanna get it seen by over 8,000 vetted active game industry professionals? HMU :)

Keep the suggestions coming!

What is an overlooked indie PC game from the last 5 years that deserved more recognition? Bonus points if you can tag the developer too. Please share this post, there's a reason I'm asking that could hopefully benefit the devs specifically.

🇺🇸LAX ✈️ 🇦🇺SYD Good timing to go back to the homeland down under for a few weeks of R&R, then onwards to some big life changes!

I'm in the market for a new laptop - something lite and portable, but got enough oomph to run Photoshop on multiple displays, and play Civilization at least 😆 Any recommendations?

That's a wrap on my time as Event Director of the DreamHack Festivals! It's been rewarding and challenging, but I'm proud of the people I helped bring closer together, and grateful to have had the chance to grow the shows to be the largest DreamHacks in the festival's history.

Pretty proud of how much we support indie devs at #DreamHack Dallas by subsidizing their booth space, with over 50 playable games!!

Do you like esports? Cause have, like, all of them at #DreamHack this weekend. And over $2 MILLION in prizes. Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, Halo, StarCraft, Valorant, Overwatch, Brawl Stars, GeoGuessr (!!), and Chess, yes, CHESS!

Is our #DreamHack sign big enough?

Hi. I'm Guy (or Yug, depending on how long you've followed me). I'm the one of the organizers of DreamHack Dallas happening this weekend. Here's a thread with some tips if it's your first time attending a #DreamHack ...

The size, scope, and amount of stuff at @DreamHack Dallas next week is genuinely wild, so many folks have spent so much time working all year for these 3 days - you won't want to miss it. Check out the show floor map here: dreamhack.com/dallas/map/

This week marks 6 years since I moved to New York City. It's not always been easy, but it's where I feel the most like myself - it's home.

It's been years since I've been so drawn into a game that I've started taking physical notes alongside it to help with the puzzle solving. Highly recommend Blue Prince by @dogubomb.bsky.social

What are some 'good gaming news' stories that have happened over the last few weeks, I'd like to highlight them in this months @thegig.bsky.social newsletter.

Are you ready for #TheGIG? Kicking off in a few hours, join over 8000 gaming industry friends and colleagues today! Hosted by @popelady.bsky.social @alykkat.bsky.social @robmanuel.bsky.social @s5flare.bsky.social