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Jonny

@darthmalks.bsky.social
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breaking down internet apathy by rooting joy in games ❤︎⁠ podcast: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm youtube: www.youtube.com/@indiegamegarden email: indiegamegarden@gmail.com twine game: darthmalks.itch.io/harley-bleak

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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 14h
I mean every word and love the game — congrats on the drop
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 14h
Damn man I’m so sorry
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 20h
@freezebeam.bsky.social is a great human. Check out this port he just released! freezebeam.itch.io/extranaut
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Extranaut: Extra Edition by freezebeam
Jetpack and Explore Zorta Prime
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
So glad to hear this, buddy
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ah that’s awesome to hear, Paul! I’m super excited to chat. Would you mind sending me an email at indiegamegarden@gmail.com — I’ll provide more info there so I’m not blowing up your Bluesky in replies haha
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
@phubans.bsky.social I picked up madhouse in the steam autumn sale and have been loving it. Any chance you’d want to join me for an interview on my podcast, Indie Game Garden? It would mean a lot to pick your brain
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I hope you like!!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This week on Indie Game Garden, I had the pleasure of interviewing @trampolinetales.com, the indie dev savant behind Luck Be a Landlord, Maze Mice, and What’s the Password? Such a fun conversation. Thanks, Dan! audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/34 yt: youtu.be/wJVQTWaVbJE?...
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indie game garden | 34 - Dan DiIorio of Luck be a Landlord, Maze Mice, and What's the Password?
Dan DiIorio is the solo game developer behind Luck Be a Landlord, Maze Mice, and What’s the Password? Dan is a generous soul who loves games and sharing in the collective play experiences they have...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yay Julia! Such a bright presence. And if you’d like more I also had her on Indie Game Garden a bit ago :) indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/26
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indie game garden | 26 - Julia Minamata of The Crimson Diamond
Julia Minamata is an artist and solo indie dev. She’s best known for The Crimson Diamond, an EGA text parser mystery adventure game where you play as mineralogist/reluctant detective Nancy Maple as...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I somehow see a very clear through line to your design philosophy in this picture — it’s beautiful
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thanks for listening! Tell a friend.
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This week on Indie Game Garden, I had the impeccable Norwegian duo @badgerpunch.com We discuss physical media and making retro games here in 2026 in addition to their newest release: Roguecraft DX. It’s not to be missed! audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/33 yt: youtu.be/2pFz7fU2-14?...
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indie game garden | 33 - Henning Ludvigsen & Ricki Sickenger of Badger Punch Games
Badger Punch Games was founded by Ricki Sickenger and Henning Ludvigsen back in 2011. Both Ricki and Henning are Norwegian game developer veterans and have worked and had fun together since they me...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I’ve seen the matrix
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Exactly! What the heck do you think is getting me through civil procedure right now?! It’s the CUTIES and their NERD STUFF and helping them with it
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Don’t forget that you’re doing such important work for the devs for whom you advocate!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I mean…that’s so very valid, Haley
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is some tea for a 1L five weeks into contracts 🍵
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Only one way to find out!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Of course! I mean every word (even “cookie”)
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
John is one smart cookie, and I love his stuff
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Any chance you have non-vr codes left? I’d love to have the dev on my podcast to discuss
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#ICYMI
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Had the most amazing chat with Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social for Indie Game Garden chatting about my circuitous root to game dev, and about the shared DNA between Lil and Resthaven. Give it a listen, and then check out the back catalogue!!!
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Jeremy // Making Star Spark @jeremyjackson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Huh? What's that? A new episode of your favorite weekly #GameDev podcast just dropped? That's cool, let's give it a listen 😎
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Appreciate you so much, Scott! Meant the world to chat with you, and I can’t wait to get my hands on Resthaven’s full build. Keep taking care of yourself. You’re crushing it!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thank you, Jeremy — sending love, my friend
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@playhilltop.bsky.social studio lead Scott Christian was the best dang podcast guest a guy could ask for. After Lil Guardsman, Scott and team are back with Curse of Resthaven. It’s going to be a thrilling game! audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/32 yt: youtu.be/pXdww2iXikM?...
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indie game garden | 32 - Scott Christian of Curse of Resthaven & Lil' Guardsman
Before Scott Christian was making games, he helped bring musical theater productions to life. A composer, pianist, conductor and musical director, Scott built a career across the Canadian performin...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is dope — so well earned. Love your message!
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Joe Baxter-Webb @indiegameclinic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Got interviewed by a local arts magazine 💜
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This looks SICK
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Good for you. Inspiring stuff!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This looks great! Love your work
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Thank you so much for your time, Yann! I loved talking to you
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This week, I spoke to Yann Margan of @golosogames.bsky.social. Yann has been innovating in the indie game space for years, releasing interactive experiences for PC, the Playdate, and GameBoy Advance. It’s such a fun conversation! audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/31 yt: youtu.be/0AlAYBzLsfc?...
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indie game garden | 31 - Yann Margan of Goloso Games – Inspector Waffles & Chance's Lucky Escape
Yann Margan, who is also known by his solo development studio name–Goloso Games– is an independent game developer from France who focuses on making narrative adventure games. His most recognizable ...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This means so much to me, Joe! Thank you for your kind words. It’s a labor of love!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The way @grahamsmith.bsky.social writes for @jank.cool makes me love waking up on Saturdays: www.jank.cool/what-you-cou... Plus, @badgerpunch.com gets a shoutout here, and that makes it all the more compelling.
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What you could play this weekend
Plus what we're playing
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Congrats on the release, @badgerpunch.com!!! Can’t wait to dive into your beautiful retro dungeon store.steampowered.com/app/3674680/...
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Save 20% on Roguecraft DX on Steam
Roguecraft DX is a turn-based roguelike set in a Lovecraftian dungeon that rebuilds itself every run. Fight tentacled horrors and scary chickens, and free a caged badger who'll fetch loot for you. Com...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Love this — Wednesdays are beer and taco kinda days
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
So freaking important
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Thank you so much for taking the time, Mike! It was such fun talking to you, and I can’t wait to play the full game ⚡️
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I had the absolute pleasure of getting to talk to one of my indie game heroes this week! @mikebithell.bsky.social joins me on the pod to talk about Vampirium: 1997 🧛‍♂️ @bithellgames.bsky.social’s newest immersive sim audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/30 youtube: youtu.be/AF_hxip65-g?...
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indie game garden | 30 - Mike Bithell of Bithell Games, maker of the upcoming Vampirium: 1997
Mike Bithell is an independent gamemaking titan who I am absolutely honored to get to talk to today. In 2010, he created the prototype for his breakout game, Thomas Was Alone, which saw a commercia...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Thanks for facilitating, Jeremy! Grateful for you!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This week on Indie Game Garden, I had the pleasure of interviewing @dodoot.bsky.social who, along with partner @blibloop.bsky.social, makes some of the most beguiling small, nature-focused games you’ll ever see. Such an honor! audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm/33 yt: youtu.be/OJq2surt3ME?...
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indie game garden | 29 - Doot of Froggy’s Battle, Minami Lane, Kabuto Park, and Milki Delivery
Doot is an indie game dev working on small cute games. He and his partner Blibloop are the developers behind Froggy’s Battle, Minami Lane, Kabuto Park, and the upcoming Milki Delivery, in addition ...
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Cause this is so damn right…
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Super honored to have you on! You’re welcome back anytime. Love supporting MGK ❤️
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Wonderful!!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Just read this in one of my law textbooks (of all places): “Genres are not mere static forms but rather dynamic social actions that are shaped by specific contexts and purposes.” Love thinking about how this applies to video games. Video game genres as social actions! Joy!
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Awww Jeremy! Always appreciate you, man
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Jeremy // Making Star Spark @jeremyjackson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Another episode of your favorite #IndieGameDev podcast has dropped.
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Jonny @darthmalks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This week on Indie Game Garden, I interviewed Timothy Staton-Davis of @mgamekitchen.bsky.social — such an important conversation on community, equity, and culture in video games. One I won’t be forgetting! audio: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm yt: youtu.be/bkX8WuPVnP8?...
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indie game garden
breaking down internet apathy by rooting joy in games – interviews with devs and more ❤︎⁠ available on your podcatcher of choice and here: indiegamegarden.transistor.fm
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