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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Why do your fav games have such an impact on your life? 🧠 Brooke Gilman, social media manager/UI assistant, has many fond memories of Minecraft throughout her life. Minecraft's close to her heart because of its flexibility and the memories it holds. 💗 #GameDev #IndieDev Image: © Mojang Studios

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

What's a classic game you love? 🏎️ Our animator, Justin Humbert loves Mario Kart Double Dash! "It’s 2003’s ultimate gem of a game for the GameCube" he says. As for characters, Justic says that Toad and Diddy Kong are the perfect racing duo. Do you agree? ⛳️ #GameDev #IndieDev Image: © Nintendo

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

What's a more recent game release you enjoyed? 🌊 For two of our team members, that's The Drifter! "One of the best PnCs I've played in a long time," says Ryan Stump. Also, Grant Holzhauer enjoys how it displays information, allowing for time to be saved. 🐟 #GameDev #IndieDev Image: © Powerhoof

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Would you rather a game be challenging or relaxing? 🍃 Ace Gutierrez, head of animation, says both! Ace's fav game Path of Exile balances casual + difficult gameplay. "That flexibility makes it easy to enjoy no matter how much time/energy I have." 🔋 #GameDev #IndieDev Image: © Grinding Gear Games

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Update on our game's production 🎯 Things are going smoothly as we introduce Arcweave as a centralized platform to write the game + lay out puzzles. As a fully remote studio, this has helped test narrative + puzzle flow instantly. The process has been enjoyable ✍ #GameDev #IndieDev Image: Arcweave

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Time to discover our fav video games! 🌟 Up next is Connor Tovey, our Principle Composer and Sound Designer. Among his favorite games are Okami, Final Fantasy 12, and Kingdom Hearts. The depth of the worlds is what makes them his favorite! How about you? 🌎 #GameDev #IndieDev Image: © Square Enix

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

If you like games like this... 🤖⚔️ ...you may just like our upcoming and very first video game (more information coming soon!) #GameDev #IndieDev Image credit: © Croteam and Lucasfilm Games

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

We are pleased to announce our new Character Design Lead, Marie Panes! 🎉 She has a wealth of knowledge in design and has worked with Universal Studios, NBA Store, and more. We are happy to have her join us on our debut game! Please join us in giving Marie a warm welcome. 👏 #GameDev #IndieGames

Cri Smile Game's (indie game studio) and new character design lead.

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Looking for some AMAZING indie games to play? 👀 How about Green Tile Digital’s Loco Moto ( @locomoto.greentiledigital.com )? It’s a cozy life-sim where you play as your very own conductor (and a cute animal)! Get here- zurl.co/mL94g . 🚂 #GameDev #IndieGames Image credit: © Green Lite Digital

Cri Smile Game's (indie game studio) discussing indie game Loco Moto.

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

If you could LIVE inside one video game, what would it be? 🌎 For our talented artist, Marc Winston Isaac, that would be Persona 4 Golden. The vibes, music, story, and characters are "pretty much perfect" for him. What game would you teleport to? 🔭 #IndieDev Image: via Atlus / © Atlus

Cri Smile Game's (indie game studio) discussing Persona 4 Golden and favorite games.

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Introducing: Indie Of The Week. Here we'll shout out some amazing indie studios & games! First up, Crinkle Cut Game's @discountygame.bsky.social . Run and expand your own supermarket & explore a quirky town. 🛒 Wishlist here- zurl.co/d0Fpu 🚨 Image credit: © Crinkle Cute Games #IndieGames #GameDev

Cri Smile Game's (indie game studio) discussing indie game studio Crinkle Cut Games and their debut game Discounty.

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

What gaming memory has stuck with you to this day? (Positive and negative gaming memories are accepted!) We are curious to know 💭 #IndieGames #GameDev

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In honor of June's Steam Next Fest and its celebration of some AMAZING indie games, what indie games are on your wishlist? ☀️ Any upcoming games that caught your eye? Some games that are already out? We want to know what to wishlist! #IndieDev #IndieGame (Official Steam Next Fest asset via Steam)

Cri Smile Game's (indie game studio) discussing indie games and Steam Next Fest.

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

From nostalgic classics to hidden gems- what game shaped YOU? We want to know! 🎮 Our Lead Programmer, Dwaine Matthew, loves We Love Katamari for its heart, culture, addictive mechanics, intriguing story & soundtrack. What’s YOUR favorite game? 💭 #IndieDev Image: Bandai Namco Entertainment

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

So, what does Cri Smile mean? 🤨 A Cri Smile moment involves, quite simply, a moment that makes you both cry and smile. Many of our favorite games incorporate Cri Smile moments. And it's our mission to create games that do just that. What is your Cri Smile moment? We want to know! ⬇️ #IndieDev

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

What makes a game so successful? 💭 We asked members of our indie game studio what their favorite game of all time was to find out the answer! First up is our founder, producer, and designer, Grant Holzhauer. (A small thread) 🧵

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Big news, everyone! 🚨 Our new and improved website with our awesome animated logo is now LIVE! 🎉 You can now sign up for notifications to stay up to date and not miss a single thing! Check it out and let us know what you think of our new look. ✨ 👉 zurl.co/4Ofpm #CriSmileGames

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Cri Smile Games @crismilegames.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Hey there! Welcome to Cri Smile Games! (A thread) 👾 We’re an 11-person indie game studio with the mission to create unforgettable games that will make you both cry and smile, just like our name says. ⬇️ #CriSmileGames

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