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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Next week we'll be taking part in #jaminthearchives, a 48h Jam creating a game inspired by historical artefacts. An exciting chance for us to work together again now that Uni is over. @abertayuni.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @natlibscot.bsky.social #gamedev #gamejam #indie #scotland

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Our little roster of characters is awaiting one more friend to join them for our #GGJ submission. What could they be getting up to? #indie #gamedev #art #animalart #abertay #cosmiccoda

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We've been focusing on our studies the last month, but the team have been keeping in touch and are exploring our options as a team. We're excited to take be part in #GGJ this year! will post a few updates as our project progresses this weekend. #indie #gamedev #cosmiccoda #abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to the DCA today! It was so good to see everyone having fun and the event was a huge success. Thanks to the #DCA for hosting! If you didn't get a chance to play the game, you can download it for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt #gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay

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Elusive Core: Zero Trace (DARE2025) by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Come along and check out our game right now at the DCA! Adele, Cassie and Eden are eagerly waiting to help you out!! #DARE2025 #indie #gamedev #DCA

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Coming tomorrow to the DCA and you're not sure how to spot us? Look out for the amazing Artwork that Eden Dunbar made for Elusive Core: Zero Trace! We'll also all be in our awesome Custom T-Shirts so you'll know who's on the team! #Gamedev #indie #Abertay #DARE2025 cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

A reminder, this Saturday 30th August we'll be at the #DCA in Dundee showcasing Elusive Core: Zero Trace! Come along, meet the team, get hands on with the game and check out some of the other amazing talent that Dundee has! www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a... #gamedev #indie #dundee #Abertay #DARE2025

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Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts

We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

For #DARE2025 Our artist Eden Dunbar, and our Audio Designer Rebecca Taylor worked together to put together some short cutscenes to do some simple storytelling. this example is from the very beginning of the game download for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt #gamedev #indie #storytelling #art

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Sometimes its nice to take a moment and chill after being chased for so long. #Emira appreciating the simple things in life with a couple of SMOL bots! Check out the game at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt #Gamedev #indie #abertay #DARE2025

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Fishbowl Studio @fishbowl.studio · 25/08/2025

ADORATE is now on Steam! The cult would adore to have your wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3892430/... #indiegame #indiedev #steam #DARE2025 #announcement #gamedev

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Checkout our updated Trailer showcasing some of the work we've done for #DARE2025! youtu.be/3I9ETrJZ3II if you like what you see, head on over to cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt and download the game today completely free! #indie #gamedev #eczt #abertay

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Elusive Core: Zero Trace Trailer (DARE2025)

Trailer for Elusive Core: Zero Trace, by Cosmic Coda. DARE2025.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

As we wrap up our final build of #DARE2025 today, we'd like to remind you that you can come visit us at the DCA on the 30th August! We'll have the game and some fun stickers too! Check out the games being showcased (including #ECZT) here: www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a... #gamedev #indie #abertay

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Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts

We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Our #OST has now made it onto major streaming platforms! go check it out on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7rukbQ... YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis... and more! #ECZT #DARE2025 #Abertay #indie #gamedev #soundtrack

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Elusive Core: Zero Trace (Original Soundtrack)

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

The very talented Eden Dunbar has prepared some awesome artwork for the DCA showcase, and we've used some of it to upgrade our socials. The work from our Artists has taken our Itch.io page to a whole new level check it out at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt #gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

New Ability: DASH To help with mobility and speed, Emira can now DASH. Great for when you've mistimed a long jump, or ran into a wall by mistake! We also think Adele and Boti made it look really cool too! download now at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt #DARE2025 #Abertay #ECZT #indie #Gamedev

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Ever wonder where the Guards come from? Well wonder no more! Throughout the levels Emira will encounter Guard Charging Pods. If one activates, your best bet is to run away or try to jump over its head. #DARE2025 #Abertay #gamedev #sleepingguard #eczt

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Wouldn't be Wednesday without a pic of SMOL. This time he's joined the whole Cosmic Coda team for a bit of a team photo! This team has worked together and grown so much throughout our time at Abertay and DARE. We're very lucky to have these opportunities. #DARE2025 #ECZT #Gamedev #indie #Abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

A new enemy has entered the fray. Turrets aggressively guard their killboxes, shooting anything they detect that is considered a threat. Fortunately Emira has a trick up her sleeve, and can cloak past these enemies. #turret #Abertay #gamedev #indie #eczt

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

We can't believe how quickly the 4 weeks of #DARE2025 flew by! What a wonderful opportunity it was. While we polish up to the deadline, checkout our hot housing work at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt Oh and don't forget to share it with all your friends and family!! #gamedev #indie #abertay #eczt

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ECZT by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

SMOL wants to help with the final polish this week, so he's joined our art team. It looks like he wants to give himself some shiny upgrades and take Emira's place as the hero! comment below if you think he should be the main character! #cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

#ECZT will be coming to the DCA on the 30th August! Come along and meet the Cosmic Coda team, and get hands on with the game. A great chance to ask us questions, and give us any feedback you have! Find out more about the event here: www.dca.org.uk/events/ZtU-d... #DARE2025 #Gamedev #indie #DCA

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Drop in and Play x DARE Academy - Dundee Contemporary Arts

Drop in and Play is back for August 2025!Try out a range of new games and meet the creatives behind them at this free, drop-in event in partnership with Abertay University and Ninja Kiwi.Taking place…

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

As we start the final week of #DARE2025, we'd like to say a big thank you to the staff at #Abertay and all the wonderful guests who have given us invaluable insight and support on our project! Time for us to push on to the finish line and show just what we can do! #gamedev #eczt #indie #cosmiccoda

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Created by our very own Rebecca Taylor, we now have an OST! With lonely synths, chilled bossa nova, and chaotic metal, this OST helps Elusive Core's world to be as immersive as possible. Stream now on Soundcloud today: shorturl.at/qjv5K #DARE2025 #Gamedev #OST #Abertay #indie #ECZT

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Elusive Core: Zero Trace (Original Soundtrack)

The Official Original Soundtrack for the dystopian stealth/platformer video game "Elusive Core: Zero Trace". With lonely synths, chilled bossa nova, and chaotic metal, this OST helps Elusive Core's w

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Its Friday, so that means we have a new updated playable build! head on over to comiccoda.itch.io/eczt to download it for free! Visual updates, ability balancing, revised tutorial and more await! Patch notes can be found at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt/devlog/... #gamedev #indie #Abertay #DARE2025

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Producer Mark accidentally trapped Emira inside a collider right at the start of the level. I don't think she liked being in there! Repost this and share your funniest bug on the project your working on! #DARE2025 #Gamedev #indie #unity #eczt #Abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

If anyone knows an energy juice company looking to sponsor a #indie dev team send them our way. From left to right: Producer, artist, programmer. #gamedev #DARE2025 #energydrink

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Cleaner bot SM-01 affectionately called Smol-bot, wants to help us out so today he's on Audio with Rebecca. Hitting the midi controller he's gonna give us some awesome jams for the game! #cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

We want you to be able to play the game right through, so Hotfix 0.1.2.1 has been released. Transition between Tutorial and Level 1 should now be functional. get it free from cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt now. #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #indie #gamedev #hotfix

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ECZT by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Half way through #DARE2025 already? Time flies when you're having fun! Check out what we've done so far by downloading the latest version for free now at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt patch notes: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt/devlog/... #gamedev #android #eczt #Abertay #indie

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ECZT by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

We reckon its time we let you get your hands on the latest version of #ECZT for free from cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt Patch notes can be found: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt/devlog/... #Abertay #DARE2025 #gamedev #indie

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ECZT by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Nothing gets you on your feet and running quite like being chased by a huge scary laser! Run, jump, slide and dash your way to safety in our next build of #ECZT coming later today. #DARE2025 #Abertay #Gamedev #Indie #prototype #playtest

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Cleaner bot is hitting the books today. He's double checking our producers work, to make sure we don't burnout! Comment #saynotoburnout below to make sure that Mark listens to cleaner bots advice! #cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

You asked, and we listened. By popular demand, controller support is coming to #ECZT. Master the dash, cloak, hack, wall jump and general movement on your chosen gamepad in our next release. #DARE2025 #controllersupport #gamedev #Abertay *mapping not final, not ingame footage.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Week 2 of #DARE2025 hot housing begins. Last week we effectively were breaking the game to make it better. This week we hope that the return on that investment is something really exciting to show you. Stay tuned for updates as we progress! #Abertay #indie #gamedev #eczt #progress #cosmiccoda

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Want to see what we're up against? Check out the #DARE Academy Finalists: Riverboat Games @riverboatgames.bsky.social Bonny Bandits @bonnybanditsgames.bsky.social Hyperfix @hyperfixdev.bsky.social Fishbowl Studio @fishbowl.studio Final Prism Interactive @final-prism.bsky.social #Gamedev #abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Say hello to our newest team member! our cleaner bot has been brought to life by the wonderful Rebecca Taylor. He really should be given a name. We have an idea, but what do YOU think? Share this message and Post your ideas in the comments to help us out! #DARE #gamedev #indie #robot #cute #team

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Team hard at work in our space at #Abertay for #DARE. You can spot that Boti is under the watchful eye of our cleaner bot mascot who'll be making a few appearances on our socials this month! #cosmiccoda #indie #gamedev #teamwork #mascot #android

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Riverboat Games ✨ @riverboatgames.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We can finally announce that Riverboat Games is a DARE Academy 2025 Finalist! 🎉 A huge thanks to everyone who’s supported us so far. We’re so grateful—and just getting started. Keep an eye out for new features, characters & more coming soon! 👀 www.linkedin.com/posts/lucind...

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🎉 I'm thrilled to share that the Riverboat Games team and I are DARE Academy 2025 Finalists! | Lucinda Shale

🎉 I'm thrilled to share that the Riverboat Games team and I are DARE Academy 2025 Finalists! We've been selected as one of six teams to develop our game prototype further over the summer with...

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Bonny Bandits @bonnybanditsgames.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We can now announce that Bonny Bandits have been accepted into #DareAcademy ! Some very exciting times are ahead for the bonniest of bandits, and we hope you'll follow along on this exciting journey 🎉 Good luck to everyone on the other teams, we're looking forward to working alongside you all ❤️

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Today we officially start our Hot-Housing for DARE Academy 2025. We're so excited for this opportunity to keep making EC:ZT better for you all! Follow us here and on YouTube for updated throughout the event! www.youtube.com/channel/UCrd... #DARE #Abertay #GameDev #ECZT #indie

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

We're excited to announce that we've been accepted as a Finalist for DARE Academy 2025! We'll soon be bringing exciting updates to Elusive Core: Zero Trace. check out the current progress of our game: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt #DARE #Abertay #Gamedev #ECZT #cosmiccoda

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Every great game team needs a great producer. We're grateful to have the experienced Mark Beveridge as the producer for Elusive Core: Zero Trace! With experience in team leadership and some good humour, he pulls together the rest of the team to make that game happen. #Gamedev #Abertay #Production

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Martin Lynagh @martinlynagh.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Finally, thanks to this year's module team (and our industry partners) for their incredible work last term: Gareth Robinson Gordon Brown Fraser Simpson @frsrs.bsky.social Lyes Ousaiden @lyesoussaiden.com Troy McCron @robotninjabread.bsky.social Dr William Kavanagh

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Martin Lynagh @martinlynagh.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Elusive Core: Zero Trace by @cosmiccoda.bsky.social; Escape the system in this 2D dystopian stealth-platformer. Mentored by Pocket Sized Hands: cosmic-coda.itch.io/elusive-core...

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Elusive Core: Zero Trace by Cosmic Coda, Connor Adamson, Rebecca Taylor, CassieParticles, Emily Wilkins, BeveridgeDesign, Adele Bauer

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

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Martin Lynagh @martinlynagh.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

A thread to celebrate the 3rd Year Professional Project games our students at @AbertayUni delivered this year. I'm linking to a dozen in the thread but all 31 can be found on our showcase page here: itch.io/jam/professi... Please, get in touch if you want to mentor next year.

Agent Squidge Splash Screen - title Agent Squid Licence to fail. Squidge floats amongst a chaotic array broken and breaking objects

An anthropomorphic cat gazes at an beautifully rendered island landscape. Screenshot from the game Shore Leave.

A pine marten with a huge sword strapped accross it's back looks at a fantasy village. A screen hot from the game The Chronicles of Marten.

First person view down a cavern made whose walls appear to be the inside of a human brain. The cavern is decorrated with houshold items. The player's hands are silhouetted against the scene. A screenshot from the game synaptic.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We're very excited to say we have an opportunity to develop Elusive Core: Zero Trace further. We've got our own ideas on what we want to do to make it even better. We want to hear your ideas too! Grab it for free on itch at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt #gamedev #platformer #stealth #abertay #eczt

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

If you follow us and haven't already played our game Elusive Core: Zero Trace, we have to ask, why not?! Run, Jump, Slide, Boost, Cloak and Hack your way through high security buildings as you aim to escape the system you're trapped in. Go check it out now on cosmic-coda.itch.io/elusive-core...

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Elusive Core: Zero Trace by Cosmic Coda, Connor Adamson, Rebecca Taylor, Emily Wilkins, BeveridgeDesign

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Emira really came alive thanks to the amazing work of Botond Szilagyi. From his early concept art, to the final animated work, Boti really helped express Emira's personality and agility. He also helped add to the environment, bringing it to life with the rest of the artists. #art #gamedev #abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The art team would not be complete without the incredible Eden Dunbar, whose talents were vital during ideation, and who contributed across the entire game. from enemies, environment and UI, his work can be seen everywhere. #gamedev #abertay #art

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