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Hannah Flynn 🐀 @itshannahflynn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

[freelance hat on] who in the games press should i talk to about developers who are also youtube stars? is this anyone's special interest? :D

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · 16/09/2026

We optimized draw calls by 99% (lol) in Hidden Folks 2 by writing some tools to find all textures used in a level, generate a level-specific atlas, and replace individual texture references with atlas textures. Thread below 🧵👇🏼 #godotengine

Two side-by-side screenshots showing before and after we applied a texture atlas optimization to our game Hidden Folks two, the before showing 13318 draw calls and the after showing 113 draw calls

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Joel Auterson | DWG out now! @joelotter.com · 11/09/2026

I kind of crashed out this week. Generative AI has made a lot of my hobbies and creative endeavours feel pointless, when I'm not in a good headspace. I had a good conversation with a friend that helped, so I wrote about it, so I can read it when it happens again. www.joelotter.com/posts/2026/0...

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Fuck it, make it anyway

Carrying on in the face of creative devaluation.

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · 12/09/2026

an absolute truth in game design

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I've somehow stumbled across the geoguessr world championship final and it hurts my head how they can locate places so quickly.

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

@nikkyarmstrong.bsky.social I've finally tracked down the PlayerLoop system stuff you mentioned in your talk on the unity docs site! Honestly so happy to start to split out gameObject<>Manager-script relationship from my next project.

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Can finally talk about the PS5 project I've been involved with - Hunter's Moon, out Oct 26! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKMa...

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Hunter's Moon - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Bow and arrow at the ready! He Who Watches by @danga.games is out TOMORROW! If you haven't already, please wishlist the game on Steam 👁️🏹 store.steampowered.com/app/1070500/...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2026 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 27th More info 👇

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Zach Soares @voxels.ca · 26/05/2026

I'm looking for work! - Characters - Environments - Animations Whatever your needs, I can do it 💪 I've worked on Teardown, Vampire Crawlers and many more! Feel free to DM me or email zachary.soares@zsinked.com

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I'm going to be at Gamescom (primarily dev, and floating rest of time). Who am I going to see there? Always down for coffee/beer/general hangs. Also if there's anything recommended to check out at the main expo, do shout!

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Kitty Crawford @kittycrawford.com · 05/08/2026

I'm Kitty, a Creative Producer based in Europe, and it's my job to make sure your game ships 🤟 I specialize in worldwide remote teams. I've time in my schedule for some Production Checkups/ PT Production work. HMU if you'd like to know more! Sharing is greatly appreciated! 💗 kittycrawford.com

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Kitty Crawford | Creative Producer

I'm a Gaming Producer, Web Designer / Developer and Educator. I am currently consulting with several game development companies in Canada, the UK and Europe, but have room for more. I'm also free for ...

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Making the decision to move over to Godot from unreal for my internal projects. Am after some good resources and primers to help with the transition from a unity/unreal space! Already familiar with the Node concept from previous tinkering, but any protips or gotchas to watch out for doubly helpful

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

All our games are on sale on Steam right now! 🎒 A Monster's Exhibition -70% 🔥 Bonfire Peaks -70% 🧟 Spooky Express -30% ⬛ LOK Digital -35% And more! store.steampowered.com/developer/dr...

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

@funambulism.com what was the name of that vampire/hard-scifi book we were talking about earlier?

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Mcdoogleh - ROGUE ECLIPSE OFFICIALLY OUT NOW!!! @mcdoogleh.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Epic. Spaceflight. Action. Roguelike. This is Rogue Eclipse, launching NEXT MONTH ON AUGUST 7th! 🕹 Arcade Flight Controls 💥 Merciless Armadas to Blast Through 👾 Epic Boss Fights to Overcome 🚀 A Story that unfolds over roguelike campaign Wishlist Here! bit.ly/4bRLumD #gaming #indiegames #gamedev

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Are you really on a train to Brighton if it isn't delayed or cancelled

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Shaun Mooney @mooneysart.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Big thanks to The Art Book Collector for this cool article about my upcoming book project. Re shares and any follows on the KS page much appreciated! www.kickstarter.com/projects/din...

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Coming soon: DINK!

The 'chunky' hard surface art of Shaun Mooney

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Moo Yu (Mythmatch on Switch and Steam Now!) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Mythmatch is OUT NOW on Nintendo Switch ❗❗ 20% Launch Discount ❗❗ Our narrative-rich, Greek myth, anti-capitalist merge game is available now on the eShop! Americas: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... Europe: www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/... Please repost to help spread the word!

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Mythmatch for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Mythmatch and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official Nintendo Store.

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Time for the obligatory "Going to be in Brighton for Develop next week" post. I'm generally available during the week, and up for chatting about code opportunities (dev/optimisation etc) for future endeavours Or we could just complain about the weather over a pint/coffee.

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Why is it the most frustrating bugs usually just end up being a rogue tick-box buried in the settings somewhere.

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Just finished the book of Project Hail Mary, what an absolute journey. Heart is full. Reading is great, eh? amaze amaze amaze

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Dr Holly Nielsen @hollynielsen.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I’ve never had a single problem sharing spaces with trans people, they’re just people living their lives for fucksake. I do have an issue sharing spaces with transphobes, people who think women’s bodies should be policed.

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Giving Godot another go and... it's good-ot. Definitely feels like it's developed a lot further since last I tried it, looking forward to digging into it a bit more.

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Alice Bell @abeewords.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Actually there is one TV show I would welcome being rebooted.

Robert Llewellyn (middle aged white man, receding hairline, insane pin-striped three piece suit) and Lisa Rogers (blonde white woman, white puffy jacket with fur-lined hood, knee-high lace up boots) sitting in front of a rusted out old truck in a promo image for 90s TV show Scrapheap Challenge

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TechnicallyRon @technicallyron.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Now only watching the Oscars to see how Matt Berry pronounces Timothee Chalamet

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Moo Yu (Mythmatch on Switch and Steam Now!) @oneofmoo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🚀 Mythmatch launches March 13th on Steam!! 🚀 🐐 Merge the items 💪 Unite the people 🏠 Make a home Play the demo now and continue your progress in the full game. store.steampowered.com/app/1778050/...

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

@davejones.actor after we chatted earlier, I've discovered the curse of forgetting to change my headphones back to full noise cancelling instead of 'enhanced ambient/conversation' while getting on the tube

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Any recommended hidden gems from NextFest folk would recommend?

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I'm getting a sneaking suspicion that whoever worked on the Marathon UI was a big fan of Evangelion.

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Quest 64 Official @quest64official.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Oh sick A well-known and frequently used website actually put their foot down in a meaningful way. This actually made my day better

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Ste Curran (https://mindset.game 🟨🔺🔵) @stecurran.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

LUGE 2026 LEFT / RIGHT / SHIFT TO BRAKE stecurran.com/LUGE2026/

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LUGE 2026

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Wales Interactive @walesinteractive.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We're reuniting with @ant-workshop.com to bring you Into the Slimy Mines, a tower defense roguelike with a card twist! You can expect... ⚒️Intergalactic Mining Dwarves 🦠Hundreds and thousands of Slimes ⚒️Did we mention the Intergalactic Mining DWARVES? youtu.be/9MPBCESan6Q

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Into the Slimy Mines - Official Reveal Trailer

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Sos "Buy Lazy Kickers" Sosowski @sosowski.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Today is the 10th anniversary of this gif of me showing how to make games on TV.

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Opening Animal Crossing for the first time in... maybe 3 years, and petrified of: - The potential whole island coverage of weeds - Losing my favourite villagers - Nook discovering Capitalism 2.0 and every house is now a Bank.

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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

HEY HEY it's NEWS 'O CLOCK. 'EARTH MUST DIE' is coming out on the 27th of Jan, which is alarmingly soon! Please pop over here and wishlist it, and do share if you're able. Thank you. store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

a fab opportunity to be part of something wonderful!

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Everytime I go to rebase on git and remembering which way round 'yours' and 'theirs' actually is in a rebase.

A still from Total Recall Movie, with Arnold Scwhwarzenegger explaining "You are not you, you are me"

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

It's hard to put into words just how much of an impact Patrick has had in my life over the years. He'll be sorely missed. Eyes up, Guardian💔💔

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(Andrew) Roper @arndreth.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

@kanaratron.bsky.social I'm guessing your repost of the lists is the reason i had a surge in followers 😂

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