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mdfewkes @mdfewkes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A mini doc about a game I worked on!

DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Although enrollment in the 21-day challenge is now closed, any members in our main Dev Pods program (DevPods.gg) are also welcome to participate Here's the kickoff video, if anyone's curious to see the shape of what we're doing together for this project. In 21 days the game will be released, free 😀

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Terminus 2k28 Kickoff (being developed with people in our 21-Day Challenge and Dev Pods members)

YouTube video by Chris DeLeon of Dev Pods (was HomeTeam GameDev)

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It feels good to make and learn things together I set up this approach to team gamedev at Carnegie Mellon in 2004 and Georgia Tech in 2010, spent my 30s doing it independently for 100s of games online This is our first time trying a 3-week version. Under 1 hour left to join ⏱️ devpods.gg/challenge/

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I've met people who are smart, talented, had training or education, but didn't make stuff. It's about making stuff. Having imperfect games you released is better than unfinished 'perfect' stuff not out there. Come do something badly! 😂 21-day challenge, 1 hour left to join ⏱️ devpods.gg/challenge/

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Tutorials are a solid way to start, but original stuff is more exciting. I help people new to navigating that process Jams are also great! Though many people find it's too short for learning new things. So we host a longer timeline 2 hours left to join our 21-day challenge ⏱️ devpods.gg/challenge/

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Some people feel not ready for a team until they can make entire games alone. Not true, even at pro level! Whatever part of a game you make, teammates value you doing that I help people with their first team experience bigger than a jam. Let's do one in 3 weeks 3 hours left ⏱️ devpods.gg/challenge/

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Only 21 hours left to be part of our 21 day challenge, where I'll help you finish a game with a remote team in less than a month. The game will release free, you keep rights to anything you make, do as little or as much as you'd like. Learn our processes! Beginners welcome. 👉 devpods.gg/challenge

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

One reason solo projects drag out is it only affects us. We care about other people, kinda more than ourselves 😅 When we open up creativity to teammates we raise our standards. They do, too! Try it out. You'll see how much more fun it is with a team Game starts this weekend devpods.gg/challenge/

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Even if you have no interest in the game industry or selling indie games on Steam, making games can be a great way to spend time being creative with your friends who might live all over, never be available at the same time, yet still develop cool, original things together you can freely share online

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Meet people and get to know people better by making things together

YouTube video by Chris DeLeon of Dev Pods (was HomeTeam GameDev)

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Many people can code or make digital art. What sets someone apart is: can they work well with others? There's no other way to prove that than doing it. It can't be done alone, and it can't be done with a video course. 3-week team project starts this weekend. Beginners welcome! DevPods.gg/challenge

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The 230+ games we made in Dev Pods are learning and practice projects - free games, no skill requirement, people do what they want. Longer than jams for time to learn 3-week version starts this weekend to see if it fits better for some people than our usual several month format DevPods.gg/challenge

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Gamedev excitement may fade if you feel stuck too long in the tutorial area I host practice teams to help people out of that stage: beginner-friendly, no skill bar, do anything you'd like, game released free, I ensure it releases New 3-week challenge game starts this weekend: devpods.gg/challenge/

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We realized it's tough to try something only available by subscription--or few month timeline--so we're trying a 3-week condensed version of how our system works Unlike a jam I'll be teaching our production and teamwork process, how we handle ultra-specific credits, and more devpods.gg/challenge/

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Dav @davids91.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

If you're looking to try yourself in game dev, or want to learn how to complete a project, this is for you! devpods.gg/challenge/ Come escape tutorial hell with me! ;)

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Terminus 2k28 - 21-Day Game Dev Challenge | Dev Pods

Join a team of strangers (coders, pixel artists, musicians, and sound designers) and ship a full Godot twin-stick shooter in 21 days. A game design instructor leads the project. You need no prior expe...

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Jake Birkett - Veteran Indie @greyalien.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

A feel-good video about making indie games, if you need that.

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and0 (Ohsat Games) @ohsatgames.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

For Kid Bubblegum, I used what I learned in this course by @chrisdeleon.bsky.social. And it helped a LOT. Highly recommend it to anyone trying to finish a project without knowing exactly when and how it'll be happening. www.udemy.com/course/compl...

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Complete Every Project You Start: Be Your Own Producer

Finish long-term side projects, on time, without crunch. Examples covered: YouTube channel, podcast and game development

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Chris BØLT @bolttracks.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

HomeTeam works somewhat like a global game jam albeit with much more adult-friendly timelines and clearly organized teams, projects, and workloads where everyone contributes as much, and whenever they can - around whatever schedule they have to work with!

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Chris BØLT @bolttracks.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Shoutout to the wizard @chrisdeleon.bsky.social and all the incredible work he’s done to help so many people find their way into game dev. @hometeamgamedev.bsky.social has been seriously helpful in getting projects under my belt and learning the ropes of #gamedev! #gameaudio #gamejam #indiedev

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

HomeTeam members and some support team + alumni at GDC 2025! Includes @tinyzigzag.bsky.social , @michaelmonty.bsky.social , @chrisdeleon.bsky.social , @bolttracks.bsky.social , @chasebethea.bsky.social and people who I think don't have a bsky handle yet (if I find out otherwise I'll add in a reply!)

9 people in a yerba buena park in SF, back row Kelly Luis Michael Justin me Patrick M, front row Chris B, Chase B, Ryan S. people are smiling and looking happy on a sunny day.

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Dani @daninoble.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

As a part of the @hometeamgamedev.bsky.social group, we released a cozy farming game called Cozy Crops! It was awesome to work with @htrayford.bsky.social on this one :) hometeamgamedev.itch.io/cozy-crops

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Cozy Crops by HomeTeam GameDev

Relaxing farming

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Christer Kaitila [GameDev] @mcfunkypants.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

this week I've been collaborating on a Bonsai tree growing VR game with some very talented members of the @hometeamgamedev.bsky.social community. it's fun and chill

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Ryan Ike @ryanikeaudio.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

All of these are worth checking out, and ofc I'd especially recommend the group panel I got to be a part of, lots of great info for creative pros, game industry hopefuls, and freelancers in there!

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A question come up this morning from a member of HomeTeam GameDev, but it's one that I've seen recurring over the years from past student clubs and other people navigating this decision so I decided to share my thoughts as a public video. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but things to consider:

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Procedural vs handmade levels for your game?

YouTube video by Chris DeLeon of HomeTeam GameDev (Brave Lighthouse, Gamkedo)

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Chris BØLT @bolttracks.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I find most short-term game jams don't align with my schedule too well between gigs which is why I've been enjoying doing some volunteer game audio work where you have longer time frames and people can contribute whatever and whenever they can. Examples are @hometeamgamedev.bsky.social & P1 Games

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Victor @javascripl.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I think I won't manage to help this town in time :( #gamedev #pixelart

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doug @goodkid-saadcity.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I’m not a game dev, but I took this course earlier this year because I wanted to learn project management 101. I use the techniques from the course every week in my dev job. I especially recommend it for adhd people — chris’ methods clicked in a way other PM courses I tried didn’t. check it out!

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DevPods.gg - Make Games the Fun Way! @devpods.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

September and October #gamedev career interviews are up! Victoria Lyons is a Senior Tech Artist at Splash Damage in London, formerly Singularity 6. Brian Nielsen is the Lead Developer at Adroit Studios. He specializes in educational game development with grant support. hometeamgamedev.com/podcast/

woman with braided hair near waves and cliffs

man outdoors at a construction area (dirt pile and steel behind him) squinting as he looks at something, pen in hand and paper pad on lap, long sleeve shirt rolled up to elbows

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Christer Kaitila [GameDev] @mcfunkypants.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

today's #gamedev fun: upgrading world generation with wildflower cluster / mushroom circle spawning for a cool RTS game we're making at @hometeamgamedev.bsky.social in vanillajs happy with how clumpy it is! uses "drunken walk" algorithm: just *add* a small random dist to prev plant's x,y

strategy game world map with wildflowers and trees and a river

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Chris BØLT @bolttracks.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

Behold: The Kaiju cabinet 🦖 So many awesome sources for sound design can be found in the objects we use daily! #sounddesign #gameaudio #foley Mic: Rycote HC-22

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