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Derek Reese is making games @derekree.se · 19/07/2026

Anyone else at the point in their career where they have to watch their own presentation from a decade ago to remember how to do something? Just me?

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 12/08/2026

One of our founders will be speaking at SLICE!

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Funk Blaster @funkblaster.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Really looking forward to what @chroniclersoftware.com has in store!

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 18/06/2026

Feast your eyes on our art targets for our upcoming unannounced co-op puzzle shooter game! Being made by in the game editor right now. Chris Falkenberg's amazing visuals in these two pieces, with art bible and reference art direction from the talented @joewillsart.bsky.social . #gamedev #indiegames

A salvager stands silhouetted against the cool tones of an ancient temple being explored by three more companions, bright pink flora and robotic fauna visible in the foreground. The area is dominated by a multi-headed sculpture, staring unseeing into the ruins in all directions.

Four silhouettes descend into brightly-lit mists, enshrouding towering, runic pillars that extend into a bioluminescent pool. Framed on all sides by vegetation and sharp robotic shapes; everything trails downwards.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 08/06/2026

Our art direction tease continues! What secrets lie in wait in these catacomb-like structures? Sketches from the incredibly talented Chris Falkenberg. #gamedev #indiegames

Dark figures exploring runed ultraviolet structures shrouded by fuchsia plant life.

Figures wandering through massive purple tombstone-like pillars, each featuring a circuit-board-like set of runes set against a blue bioluminescent floor.

Dark figures explore a soothing green overgrown crash site, flowers and life seeping into the cracks.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 02/06/2026

What does it take to lock-in art direction on an indie game? Loads of concepts! We're lucky to work with some amazing artists at Chronicler, so check out these sketches from @joewillsart.bsky.social and Chris Falkenberg as we count down to our final art direction reveal.

A gorgeous vista of massive trees on an alien planet, strangle robotic wildlife flying by and ginormous grains growing, with cloaked figures in the foreground behind a curved window - all bathed in pink light.

Figures scaling massive trees framing a multi-colored alien grain or rice paddy.

A strange floating sculpture made of arcs and circles is framed by twisting white pillars lit by glowing blue and purple atmosphere.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 12/03/2026

Peer at Page 8 and into the origins of the Assimilator! Comic by @sketchsawyer.bsky.social @brianatkinsart.bsky.social @joewillsart.bsky.social @derekree.se As always, new pages on our Discord first: chroniclersoftware.com/discord #indiegames #gamedev #comics

An apparent utopia, idealized mostly by the vast public green spaces plus the utopic vision of free, high-quality mass-transit in harmony with nature.
< We knew our beginning and we saw the end. >

A beam of light emits from a stylized city, abandoned public park and lake reflecting the central tower’s light.
< The universe was set to expire. >

A crowd of three-eyed aliens celebrates, flags waving. Mothers embrace their children.
< Our only chance at finding a solution was assimilation. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 11/03/2026

Today the Assimilator watches at the destruction his "children" have wrought. Entropy #1 Page 7 with gorgeous colors by @sketchsawyer.bsky.social, addt'l credits @brianatkinsart.bsky.social @joewillsart.bsky.social and @derekree.se #comics #gamedev #indiedev #conceptart

A massive explosion rocks the solar system, ringing out amongst the stars.

< They attack the hand that feeds. Attempting to destroy the very machines designed to keep life on an infinite trajectory. >

More explosion. Much color. Many pretty. Wow-Ben-Sawyer.

Debris jets away from the Dyson sphere, making a flotsam of bodies and machines alike.
< They lash out like petulant children with gesture they think will win them their freedom. >
The Visage of the Assimilator speaks, "Freedom."

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 09/03/2026

Page 6 of ALTERED STARS: Entropy #1, where the Eno's plans come to fruition. New pages in Discord (link in bio!) #gamedev #indiedev #comics #scifi

A cabal of Eno units encircle the visage of LORD ENTROPY, a Lovecraftian horror crowned and ringed by circles of power. "Lord Entropy, we need more time. The weapon isn’t ready." "We have given you everything you could ever ask for and you repay me with incompetence."

"Our calculations would have been perfect if the Korg didn’t arrive!"
< We throttle their advancements, keeping them in the dark. >

An Eno unit deletes another defective unit, by force.

Bowing, the units project subservience. "Our apologies, my lord. Calculations have been adjusted. The sphere will be destroyed in moments."

"We know."
< But their ignorance leaves them corporeal. Finite. >

One unit inspects the defective unit, as if to ponder the apparent skull.

"The weapon is ready.

Ascension."
< We fan the flames of war to quell their ever growing gluttony. >

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 09/03/2026

You've met the Lanu, now see the Eno in action! Artists + Writers + Story by: @sketchsawyer.bsky.social @brianatkinsart.bsky.social @joewillsart.bsky.social @derekree.se And of course, the next page is in our Discord 😉 #gamedev #indiedev #comics #realhumanart

Eno fighters race towards the LANU COMMAND SHIP. < By our gentle caress they excel and evolve. >

The Eno fighters pierce the walls of the ship and the bodies of the soldiers inside. “Breach! Breach!”

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Derek Reese is making games @derekree.se · 08/03/2026

My team at work came up with like a millennia of lore and backstory to drive the art in-game today, it's so freaking cool to see it brought to life in a comic. Also I think the idea of using the comic to drive growth of the community Discord is pretty cool. My friend Jen thought of that!

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 07/03/2026

Hey #TeaseYaGame community how do you feel about comics as teasers?

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 07/03/2026

We're a bunch of indie comic nerds, so what better way to start introducing a new sci-fi universe than making a comic? 100% made by REAL HUMAN ARTISTS @sketchsawyer.bsky.social + @brianatkinsart.bsky.social + @joewillsart.bsky.social . Don't let me down bsky indie #comic and #gamedev scene!

A view of several sci-fi characters including a futuristic warrior in rows, several creepy masks, a saurian-like alien roaring, and Cloaked Space Dad In A Halo with ships in the background of text that reads "ALTERED STARS: ENTROPY | SAWYER ATKINS".

text: ALTERED STARS: ENTROPY, Writers & Artist Ben Sawyer Brian Atkins, Plot Derek Reese Joe Wills, Editor Joe Wills, Production Services Sequence Designs seq-des.com Copyright some nerds with legal requirements from the US Library of Congress good lord all of the disclaimers just go on forever please send help -

Comic panels featuring a war in space, beautifully illustrated Ben and Brian man you're killing it with these colors. The text reads "Created. Creator." "Oppressed. Oppressor." "Slave. Master." "We control every aspect of life itself." "We control others in the names of gods, territory, resources, lovers, and heritage." "We control armies, nations, planets, solar systems, and galaxies." "We are..." "...Dominion."

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Derek Reese is making games @derekree.se · 23/02/2026

This is the Video Game Dev Rubber Duck. Reskeet to help a game developer debug their game code today.

The Rubber Duck Penguin Boat from Batman: The Animated Series looking very friendly indeed while it listens to you explain your terrible game code to it.

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Derek Reese is making games @derekree.se · 02/03/2026

This is so on point! We invested a ton in our mission builder for exactly this reason. You can write and ship a new mission with minimal, Age of Empires-like scripting and config, plus tagging. Minutes, not weeks. The biggest barrier now is coming up with something worth the player's time.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 10/02/2026

Gamers, parents, devs - lend us your ears! We're working quietly behind the scenes on our game We're curious what you're working on! Tell us about your game - what are you working on?! #gaming #gamedev #indiegame #gamer

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 20/01/2026

In 2026 we're continuing work on our first game title, and we're getting pumped to share it with you! What are you working on this year #indiegame #whattoplay #gamenews #gaming

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 16/01/2026

Today my nephew asked about a game he saw in my library. Skyrim. Hearing the music boot up again I could almost smell the XBox 360 booting up, the tv glowing in the dark, and feel the hours spent wandering. Yes young dragonborn, I know something about that #gamer #gamedev

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 06/01/2026

Are you a journalist, blogger, game reviewer, content creator, or playtester? We're cooking up something juicy and would love to put you on our priority contacts list! Comment or DM! #playtester #whattoplay #contentcreator #journalism

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 18/12/2025

Bluesky braintrust - what's your favorite way to find gaming news? Find out what's coming? Asking for an oldtimer. The oldtimer is me. #gaming #whattoplay

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 05/12/2025

We're compiling a list of MUST PLAY co-op games for this winter. Which co-op is on *your* list?! #gaming #whattoplay #coop

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 25/11/2025

Hey gang! We're making strides on being open about the going's on behind the studio! Check out our new blog on how we handle it when life gets busy for employees #indiegames #gamedev www.chroniclersoftware.com/blog/chronic...

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Chronicler Careers: Putting Employees First

Here at Chronicler HQ we've had more than one chance to put our money where our mouth is.

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🚨 Top trending Steam games right now: 1. Where Winds Meet 2. Escape from Tarkov (15% off) 3. Anno 117: Pax Romana 4. INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road 🎮See the full list and current positions → trendingnow.games #gaming #videogames #indiegame #Steam #gamingnews #SteamSale

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 11/11/2025

"Game dev. Manifesting, with extra steps" #gamedesign #gamedev

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 01/11/2025

Happy Halloween from Chronicler! Tonight we're hanging with the fam, snagging some candy, and pulling up a couch co-op or two What games are on your list tonight?? #halloween #indiegames #gamerdad #gamermom

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Rasmus Rasmussen @rasmusrasmussen.com · 21/10/2025

A perk of being in charge of the workflow is getting to name each #gamedev build cycle and hearing everyone else refer to them by name in the months to come. 🎳

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 22/10/2025

Like science, making a game takes iteration. Hopefully it doesn’t off your computer in the process right? *WANT TO PLAYTEST?!* Join Our Discord! As a note: our game is fresh - so def expect computer demand, bugs, and all the chaos that comes from cookin' #indiegame #playtest #gamedev #whattoplay

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 17/10/2025

Look as a parent gamer in my 30's I wouldn't USUALLY publicly admit that I think something is cute and I might need to add it to my collection - but COME ON look how cute this plushie is. Our creative director knocked it out of the park with this one #indiegame #gamedev #gamer

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 13/10/2025

It's Next Fest! Which means demos abound! We'll be looking especially for co-op and space games - with our favorite to keep an eye on being highlighted on Discord What games should we play?! #coop #nextfest #gamerdad

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 30/09/2025

What movies inspired *you* as a writer, creative, dev? Our team has a few favorites - and we make a point to weekly watch films and shows that have inspired us and our game in some way. What should we add to our list? #indiegames #gamedev #developer #creative

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a person in a top hat and tie is flying over the earth

ALT: a person in a top hat and tie is flying over the earth

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 26/09/2025

Comm Manager here bragging on behalf of the team here at Chronicler who has been *grinding* getting the next phase of game dev finished. I can't wait for us to get the chance to share what we're working on, but I CAN assure you it's going to be *incredible* #indiegame #gamedev

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 23/09/2025

Game making, game playing, and games should be accessible! Check out what Alternate Games is working on

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 19/09/2025

After passing gas my niece says "see I don't need to school. I'm already a tooter (tutor)" Someone tell me why this 11 year old is funnier than me

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 11/09/2025

Just two days! Come join our playtest and see what we're working on at HQ

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 10/09/2025

Look I know we all min-max differently but I never expected to become a Stardew militant player. Yet here we are runnin a TIGHT ship on getting that Community Center fully finished. Just. The. SANDFISH. #stardew #coop #indiegames

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 10/09/2025

*Playtest Alert* Hey playtesters - do you want to play a games first vertical slice? We'd love to have you. This Saturday we'll be doing a playtest of our unannounced game and we need your feedback! Join us on Discord to play #indiegame #gamedev #playtest

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 05/09/2025

Anybody else get a few illegal hours in Silksong today? We *totally* didn't either 👀 #indiegame #gamedev #silksong #whattoplay

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 25/08/2025

We've been able to add a couple teams here - Comment if you'd like your game or studio to be added! #gamedev #indiedev

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 25/08/2025

We love it when a plan comes together. From first concept to playable level putting the gears into the first bits of game have been really rewarding #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 25/08/2025

You like games? Us too - It's been a minute since we've used the starter packs here on Bluesky but we're putting one together: Are you building a game in 2025? Is your team? Let us know and drop a follow so we can follow your progress. Bonus points if you're working on a #coop game #gamedev

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Derek Reese is making games @derekree.se · 24/08/2025

Thank you @blueskynoise.com for this excellent Gamespot article about co-op with kids! It's truly hard to get across the idea of finding games to play with your kids that aren't Nintendo platformers or Minecraft. Sending this directly to our investors 😁 www.gamespot.com/articles/leg...

Still, I've been left wanting for one specific reason, and I imagine other parents can relate: It's hard to find games to play with my kids, so I'm glad Lego Voyagers is just around the corner.

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 21/08/2025

How it started vs how it's going - Gamescom has been a blast for our CEO. But he's holding down the booth all by himself - make sure you stop by and see what's up (there may or may not be coffee) #gamescom #gaming #gamedev #indiegames

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Chronicler @chroniclersoftware.com · 20/08/2025

As a dev it's easy to forget how much testing goes into a game being ready until we play it over.. and over.. and over.. and over again. All movements lose their meaning. Controls seem fine even bugged, we totally lose our heads. But the combats comin together team. #indiegames #gamedev #scifi

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