One device that I love playing with during breakfast time is @play.date The crank mechanic is such a clever, tactile feature: a unique physical twist that sparks all kinds of gameplay ideas I’m even toying with the idea of creating a 1-bit version of Astro Burn for it… imagine that! #gamedev

😺 Happy Meow-nday, everyone! Just got the purr-fect news from Steam — the Astro Burn demo build has been approved and will officially be part of Steam Next Fest this October! I’m a mix of claw-biting nervous and fur-real excited… but mostly excited! #indiegame #gamedev

🚀 It’s go-go-go at Beyond The Pixels® as the Astro Burn demo races toward launch on 30 Sept—faster than my cat spotting a sparrow! In the meantime, head to Steam, search ASTRO BURN, and smash that Wishlist button to be notified when the demo drops. #indiegame

Loving what our composer- Venice Bleach is doing with the music for our indie retro inspired game - Astro Burn (wishlist now on Steam). Feel the space cat vibes!!! #indiegame #cats

Game recognise game... Mia would love for you all go to Steam, search for Astro Burn, and then press that Wishlist button 🙏😻 #indiegame #indiedev

News is out! Beyond the pixels is tapping into e-sports / community first approach as part of the retro inspired games in development, with the first one being Astro Burn. Thanks to @gamesbeat.bsky.social for the interview - Check out the article: gamesbeat.com/haz-dululls-... #indiegame

Swapping between dev & gaming today Updating new features in Astro Burn for the Steam playtesters while also having some fun on my new @play.date console... Astro Burn: 1-Bit Edition maybe? 👀 Want to support indies? Search Astro Burn on Steam + please Wishlist - thank you🙏 #indiegame

Super excited to see Astro Burn featured on the Firstlook.gg Discovery front page alongside so many incredible indie games! There are still a few slots open to join the playtest group and share your feedback before the demo launches on Steam later this September 🙌 #indiegame

I am live in 10 mins in this podcast talking about creativity and game dev @mographdotcom.bsky.social - www.youtube.com/watch?v=jURi...

🚀 Couch co-op multiplayer is coming to ASTRO BURN — because one space cat is never enough! 😸✨ You’ll be able to blast through the galaxy side-by-side in the upcoming Demo dropping late September. 👉 Slam that Wishlist button on Steam now so you don’t miss it! 🐾 #indiegame #gamedev #retrogaming

Excited to share that Astro Burn is getting a couch co-op mode! 🎮✨ I’m deep in @gdevelop.bsky.social working hard to get this ready for the upcoming demo release. Be sure to wishlist Astro Burn on Steam so you’ll be the first to know when the demo goes live! 🚀 #indiegame #screenshotsaturday

Just another day in the life of a solo indie dev at Beyond The Pixels® I’m beyond excited to share that the free demo is on track to drop on Steam mid-September (TBC)! Search for ASTRO BURN, and smash that Wishlist button—it really means the world to me. Thank you for the support! 💙 #indiegame

Hey everyone, please dont forget to vote for my Keynote about redefining retro games as an indie developer #indiedev #indiegame #sxsw participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

Are you an Indie Developer who wants to know the best way to showcase your game at Expo's like GDC, Gamescom and more! Check out this video: #indiedev #gamescom2025 youtu.be/mxV0oeLI6cc

📢 Exciting news! I’ve submitted a talk for SXSW next year titled: “Old School, New Tools: The Retro Game Comeback” Please check out the details of this proposal + if you like it, then do press the heart button on the voting link below: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... 🙏 #SXSW #indiegame

INDIE SHOWCASE: @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social founder HaZ Dulull is bringing ASTRO BURN to our Cupcake & GamePad Social TOMRROW! This side-scrolling shoot-'em-up features felines pilot battling AI war machines! Meet the creator and play the game at Samsung KX: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1467728789...

Check this out! If you want to see me talk about retro gaming and how I am re-inventing retro in my game then vote (press the heart button) please 🤘 #sxsw #retrogame participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

Being a solo dev can get lonely—but running playtests and building a community around ASTRO BURN has made the journey social, collaborative, and way more fun 🐾💥 If you love supporting indie games, search ASTRO BURN on Steam and hit that Wishlist! 🚀🎮 #indiegame #gamedev

Making an indie game featuring a sassy space cat pilot means lots of cat puns, even in the @gdevelop.bsky.social code of the game! 😻 Dont forget to go to Steam and wishlist the game ASTRO BURN 🙏 #indiegame #gamedev

Busy developing my indie game ASTRO BURN, whilst being inspired by the content in my just delivered edition of Pixel Addict Magazine @pixeladdict.bsky.social . If you love indie games + space cats + retro style bullet hell, then please give ASTRO BURN a wishlist on steam 😻. #indiegame #gamedev

Who remembers Time Crisis in the Arcades? well...light gun games are coming back .. in our homes!! #gaming #retrogaming youtube.com/shorts/CnZhF...

Big news announced about Astro Burn in the Hollywood press: Deadline. Indie games are more than just a game, it's indie IP!! Read the article below for more details :) #indiegame deadline.com/2025/07/beyo...

Since showcasing Astro Burn, I’ve been getting one question over and over: “Wait… how did you make the game look like that?” - Well, the mystery is over. #gamedev #indiegame youtu.be/bLSydYhlbR0

🎮 Prepping for @developconference.com - Come find me at the @brilliantindietreasures.com tomorrow. I’ll be demoing the game, chatting dev + handing out cosmic swag in the form of Astro Burn postcards and a variety of cool stickers, to anyone who drops by or says Hello 😊 #indiegame

😸 This live-action teaser unleashes the first look at Astro Burn—a retro-inspired side-scrolling space shooter with a 90s heart and 21st-century firepower. Get ready to shoot, dodge, and relive the glory days of the arcade… Astro Burn style. Wishlist now on Steam! #indiegame #retrogame

Want to know what it's like balancing that retro inspired side scrolling space shooter gameplay in my indie game created in @gdevelop.bsky.social Astro Burn ? www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPC5... #indiegame #gamedev

Our first wave of brave testers are diving in, blasting bots, breaking things (on purpose 😅), and dropping feedback in the private Discord like pros. 🎮 If you signed up to the waitlist, check your inbox — your Steam key and invite should be waiting for you! #gamedev #indiegame

Game Announcement! Astro Burn by @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social is a retro-inspired, side-scrolling bullet hell shoot-’em-up, where you play as a feline space pilot blasting through waves of strange machines to uncover Earth’s mysterious downfall. Play it at BITs!

Dev Log 01 - I get asked this question a-lot: Why am I making my debut indie game in @gdevelop.bsky.social instead of what I usually use in my cinematics directing career( UE5). In this video I go into detail with my answer - #indiegame #gamedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=SySQ...

If you’re into 90s-inspired retro shooters like R-Type, Gradius, or UN Squadron—or you just love the idea of blasting through space as a sassy cat pilot—then this one’s for you! Steam link to Wishlist the game: store.steampowered.com/app/3810660/... #indiegame #gamedev

youtu.be/WIRPnO369uk?... If you are a games artist, or want to get into games art, then check out this episode with Ryan Lastimosa, the art director involved in games such as Titan Fall and Apex Legends! #gamedev #gameart

DUNE: AWAKENING is OUT! It’s been an unforgettable journey working on this one — directing some of the darkest, most intense cinematic moments I’ve ever imagined… all set in the epic universe of DUNE. The spice must flow! 🏜️🎮🔥 #DuneAwakening #gamedev

All week ive been letting people I meet at the SXSW & CG101 festival to get a first hand on playtest on the WIP build of mu indie game: Astro Burn. #indiegame #gamedev youtu.be/8S4ttJKzUSQ

New episode of the video podcast is out! and this time we have Sarah Wayne Callis - star of PRISON BREAK and THE WALKING DEAD, sharing insights in life and career! You also will be surprised what her favourite video game is... 😀. #podcast youtu.be/UfHbIRQXof8

What an awesome review of our recent Fortnite game: Bridge of the Dead. Check out the review by @geekgasm.bsky.social here: geekgasm.org/2025/06/02/b... #fortnite #gamedev

Sunday afternoon, creating animated sprites for Astro Burn game. What are you all up to today? #gamedev

🚀 Astro Burn – Mini Dev Log Update! 🎮 I’ve been deep in multi-platform testing with builds compiled from @gdevelop.bsky.social — and guess what? I’ve now got it running beautifully on Android using the Razer Edge + Kishi Ultra 🔥 #gamedev #indiegame

🎙️ Episode 03 of the Beyond The Pixels® Video Podcast is LIVE! We’re joined by the brilliantly honest (& hilarious) @kateshenton.bsky.social for a convo packed with insights, practical tips, and laugh-out-loud moments from the trenches of indie creation. youtu.be/GjGsxxbsHxY. #podcast #indiedev

Bridge of the Dead - The Walking Dead Universe Fortnite map I created just got a cool update with bug fixes, gameplay polish and weapon upgrades. Check it out on - 9943-6775-4533 #screenshot #gamedev #Fortnite

Want DaVinci Resolve 20 Studio for FREE? We’re giving away 3 licenses — courtesy of Blackmagic! ➡️Subscribe + comment on the videos - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... 💥 Winners will be drawn using Wheel of Names after the final episode airs. #Giveaway #DaVinciResolve

🧟‍♂️ New Update just dropped for Bridge of the Dead – The Walking Dead Universe map in Fortnite! Can you run, gun, and survive the chaos across the deadly bridge and make it to the chopper before it’s too late? 🔍 Search in Fortnite: Bridge of the Dead 🧾 Island Code: 9943-6775-4533 #Fortnite #TWDU

🚨 New Episode Drop! Ep 2 of our Video Podcast is now live — and this one’s 🔥 If you’ve ever watched an Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, or After Effects tutorial on YouTube… chances are you’ve learned a thing or two from the legend himself @winbush.bsky.social youtu.be/dwrzXUebjbs #podcast #creative

Using AI tools in Davinci Resolve Studio 20 to do Audio mix. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wip.... #AI #DavinciResolve

Thrilled to announce our new Fortnite experience — BRIDGE OF THE DEAD — is now available to play inside The Walking Dead Universe! “Fight the horde. Beat the heat. Get to the chopper!” 🎮 Jump into Fortnite on PC or Console and enter island code: 9943-6775-4533 #Fortnite #UEFN #Gaming

5pm UK time creators can now send in their walking dead universe maps, and once submitted Epic review the submissions. if it fails (for so many reasons), you then make the tweaks (whether its thumbnail, trailer or the game itself) and resubmit. #Fortnite #gamedev #UEFN

🧟‍♂️ Putting the final touches on something epic… 🎮 A brand-new Fortnite island set in The Walking Dead Universe (TWDU). 🔥 Stay tuned — launch trailer + island code drop tomorrow! #Fortnite #TWDU

Trailer drop! - The new creative video podcast show, where game devs, actors, influencers, music artists and more! inspire and share their creative journey and life tips in this fun and full of energy series! #podcast #creatives youtu.be/9_xWujMexLA?...

🎬 Something new is coming from Beyond The Pixels®. Launching May 12th on Youtube, our brand-new unscripted chat show dives deep into the minds of today’s most creative voices in film, games, music, and beyond. youtu.be/FGNri2xAsJA #podcast #creative

As I dive deeper into developing my indie game Astro Burn, I can’t help but notice how much the 90s gaming era shaped who I am today. It’s wild to think that those memories are now fuelling my journey to create my debut game out of Beyond The Pixels. #gamedev #indiegame

OMG! Alien is one of my fave sci-fi horror films of all time! this new trailer for Alien Earth has me pumped with excitement!! #alienearth. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ugp...