iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Personal challenges don't disappear when you start a business. They show up at every meeting, every pitch, every late night. Time to stop pretending otherwise. New video out now. 👇 #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Indie Dev Ethos: Giving Back to the Godot Community 💻🤝 As scrappy indies, we rely on open-source tools like Godot. That's why we pay it forward - every in-house solution gets contributed upstream. Taking from the shared knowledge pool, then replenishing it for others. #gamedev #indiegame #godot

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Your calculator never hallucinated a number. AI does it daily. So why are we trusting it like it's infallible? Watch before you ship that AI-generated copy. #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Crafting Magic on a Shoestring: Our Indie Game Dev Journey 💰✨ As indie devs, we know all about working with limited resources. But that's never stopped us from aiming high. In fact, our latest project is proof that big dreams can thrive even on a tight budget. #gamedev #indiegame #budgetconstraints

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy Accident ? 🌳 As indie devs, we're always on the hunt for fresh ideas. But sometimes the best inspiration comes from dusting off the past. That's why we decided to take an old, abandoned game concept and transform it into the centerpiece of our next big project. #gamedev #indiegame

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Networking the indie way 📲 A cold email turned unexpected collaboration. Took a chance reaching out to a random online, they said yes, and now they're co-writing our game's story. #gamedev #indiegame #networking #collaboration #gamewriting

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Drunk Pedestrians: The Accidental Origin of a Video Game Legend 🍺🚶‍♂️ It all started as a silly inside joke - a fake "band". Little did they know, those drunken pedestrians would one day inspire the lore and world-building of their next big indie hit. #gamedev #indiegame #lore #drunkpedestrians

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Keeping it fair for the gamers 💰🎮 Chris believes in pricing his games accessibly, not exploiting players. No hidden fees, no battle passes - just good old-fashioned value. Gamers deserve better than nickel-and-diming. #gamedev #indiegame #fairpricing #playersfirst

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Giving back to the open source community 💻🤝 Chris believes in the power of collaboration, leveraging open-source tools and then contributing those in-house solutions right back. It's a two-way street, and he's determined to keep that cycle of innovation going strong! #gamedev #indiegame #opensource

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The ultimate "eureka!" moment 💡🖱️ Who would have thought that staring at roll-on deodorant would spark one of the most important computing innovations ever? Just watching that ball roll around and thinking "what if we could use this to move a cursor..." 🤯 #gamedev #indiegame #computermouse

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Xerox didn't just copy innovation - they created it! 🖱️✨ Before touchscreens and trackpads, there was this revolutionary little device that would change human-computer interaction forever. The humble mouse, born at Xerox 🔬 Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most revolutionary #gamedev #indiegame

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The golden age of home computing! 💾✨ Commodore 64 and Amiga were where legends were born. 64KB of RAM and unlimited imagination - that's all you needed to create magic 🎮 When every byte mattered and every pixel was precious 💎 #gamedev #indiegame #commodore64

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

"Chris found a way to build a Halo server... on a Mac" 🍎💥 Sometimes the best solutions come from the most unexpected places. Mac + Halo server = pure madlad energy 🤯 That's the indie spirit right there. If it doesn't exist, build it yourself! 💪 #gamedev #indiegame #halo #mac #server #ingenuity

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

"We gave John 6 weeks to prove it could be done..." ⏰💪 That make-or-break demo challenge that would determine if the whole company would even exist! Talk about pressure The real question: Did John deliver?👀 #gamedev #indiegame #demo #crunchtime #startup #makeitbreak #pressure #6weeks #johnthedev

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Chris shares his insight on EA's respected upbringing, and watching them give in to private equity pressure. #gamedev #indiegame #founderinterview

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

"I wanted to work at EA so badly as a kid..." 💭✨ Chris sharing that childhood dream hits different when you remember what EA used to represent. Back then, seeing that logo meant innovation, creativity, and pushing boundaries - not loot boxes and annual rehashes 📦💔 #gamedev #indiegame #EA

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Back when EA stood for "Electronic Arts" and actually meant it 🎨💔 Remember when they were the scrappy underdogs championing creative developers? When their logo on a box meant quality, not microtransactions? Sometimes the real final boss is corporate greed 💸 #gamedev #indiegame #EA #gaming

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Dad mode activated! 👨‍💻🎁 Hand-typing video game code line by line to create the perfect gift. No shortcuts, just pure parental dedication and probably way too much coffee ☕ #gamedev #indiegame #dadlife #coding #handmade #programming #parenthood #giftgiving

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Just like the good old days! 📚💾 Manually typing in game code line by line from a magazine on my trusty Commodore 64. No copy/paste, no Stack Overflow - just pure determination and the occasional syntax error! 😅#gamedev #indiegame #commodore64 #retrogaming #coding #nostalgia #vintagecomputing #8bit

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Bitrograde @bitrograde.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Character Lineup ✅ The entire NPC cast for our Space Carnival room! #gamedev #indiegamefeed #gamedesign

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