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A friendly community supporting junior game devs. Helping you navigate the industry with resources, events, networking, and everything in between! 🐲💖 🌐 entrylvl.ca ꒰ #gamedev I #indiedev I #gamedevresources I #indiegames ꒱

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join us 10/09 @ 5 PM PT for Beginner's Guide to Vector Art ft. Jewell Melisa Morton! 🐲💖 Ever wonder how vector graphics are made? In this workshop, Jewell will show you the basics of vector art, from what it is to how to make your own designs. Come make some art with us! (,,⟡o⟡,,) ⬇️ 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞
Promotional graphic for ENTRY LVL's next virtual workshop, Beginner's Guide to Vector Art, on Friday, October 9th at 5 PM PT, featuring special guest presenter Jewell Melisa Morton. Uses ENTRY LVL's brand colors of sea foam green, black, and white. Shows Jewell's blue cat mascot, Jerald, as her headshot. To the right is a QR code for the ENTRY LVL Discord, with text reading "Join Our Discord!" next to a Discord-shaped FishHook.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: The Devil's in the Details by @its-bumble-bear.bsky.social & their team! 😈❤️ Welcome to Imperative Solutions—a contracting firm in the Underworld! Since you're stuck in corporate hell, why not romance your devilish co-workers? 😏 🔗 itsbumblebear.itch.io/the-devils-i...
Cover art for the visual novel "The Devil's in the Details," made for SpooktoberVNJam. Shows three co-workers in an office setting styled in shades of purple and pink. A red-haired devilish character smiles while talking on the phone with an "Approved" clipboard, a dark-haired character holds up papers, and a white-haired, vampire-like character is holding a "CEO" mug. The game's title is displayed across the bottom.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🐲 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗! 🐲 From overcoming networking nerves to crafting standout resumes to creating resources + finding your people—we covered 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 this month! ( ˶°ㅁ°) !! Missed out on our events this month? No worries! Here’s a peek at what we covered! 👇
Graphic recapping ENTRY LVL’s August events. Uses ENTRY LVL’s brand colors of sea green, white, and black. At the top, FishHook, a green water dragon, pokes out of the water beside the text “August Rewind with ENTRY LVL.”

From left to right:

- 08/01: “Cowork!”
- 08/04: “How to Build a Strong Resume” with Yiyi Zhang. Yiyi Zhang brought us the how-to workshop of making a resume that stands out AND makes it through ATS systems.
- 08/07: “A Student’s Guide to Networking” with Desiree Bragg. Desiree Bragg taught us it's ok to be nervous about networking, and how to overcome that fear and get great at it!
- 08/23: “Our Talk with Snappy Gurus!” We taught folks about how we (and they) can create resources and find community in the industry, all the way in the UK!
- 08/29: “Cowork!”
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🌈 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🌈 Toothfairy by Saturn_Lee! 🦷✨ Step into the sparkly shoes of the Toothfairy in this short, coin-collecting browser game. Dodge colorful projectiles, rack up points, and deliver a few tiny miracles along the way. 🔗 saturn-lee.itch.io/toothfairy
Cover art for the game Toothfairy by Saturn_Lee. Shows pixel art of a tooth fairy with green wings. Background is white with a light green and blue square pattern.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🌈 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🌈 Stuck by @oraecle.bsky.social! 🧲✨ A fridge magnet poem game about settling into a new home, and what’s more central to a home than a fridge? Drag the magnets and watch as a year of little notes, artifacts, and familiar faces slowly unfold. 🔗 oraecle.itch.io/stuck
Cover image for Stuck by oraecle/prophet/lauren, features a scrapbook-style design with notes, stickers, and stamps. The game title appears in dark text over a translucent pink rectangleScreenshot from the game Stuck by oraecle/prophet/lauren. Shows a fridge with colorful magnets and stickers. Words are scattered across the magnets, such as "sanctuary" and "together" and "beautiful." Flyer reads: "Asylum 2026, May & June, all ages & fitness levels welcome." Shows a white silhouette of a person crouching and ready to run.Screenshot from the game Stuck by oraecle/prophet/lauren. Shows a fridge with colorful magnets and stickers. Words are scattered across the magnets, such as "morning," "wonderful," "together," and "heart." Shows a sticky note of a white cartoon cat winking, with text reading, "One day at a time!" To the right is a partially shown grocery list, with things like "cranberry" and "pumpkin pie" written.Screenshot from the game Stuck by oraecle/prophet/lauren. Shows a fridge with colorful magnets and stickers. Words are scattered across the magnets, such as "today," "bread," and "to buy." Shows a blue sticky note with smiley face stickers. Text in cursive reads: "Add what you want for this week's meals and snack boxes." To the left is a partially shown grocery list, with things like "greek yogurt" and "zucchini."
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🌈 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🌈 It’s 6:00 AM in the West by @sergoflight.bsky.social! 🕕✨ In this abstract visual novel, you’re stuck in an asylum office, waiting… and waiting... and waiting, forever. Alone, with the only girl left in the world by your side. 🔗 falconoflight.itch.io/its-600-am-i...
Screenshot from the game It’s 6:00 AM in the West by Falcon of Light. A painterly scene in warm yellow tones shows a person sitting back against a bench outside a building. Dialogue text reads: “Mary - It's 6:00 AM in the west. It doesn't matter if it's years ago or decades ago.”Screenshot from the game It’s 6:00 AM in the West by Falcon of Light. A painterly scene shows the interior of a building, with a painting on the wall displaying glitchy text resembling a keysmash. Dialogue text reads: “Mary - Is that my fate?”Screenshot from the game It's 6:00 AM in the West by Falcon of Light. A painterly image shows a white humanoid figure rendered in pencil scribbles. Dialogue text reads: “Mary - Somebody who waits. Somebody who is so bored to death and isn't anything else. When did that person ever live?”Screenshot from the game It's 6:00 AM in the West by Falcon of Light. A painterly scene shows a person lying flat on the floor, wearing a black turtleneck and with light-colored hair, looking somber as a knife is pointed at their neck. Dialogue text reads: “Miss - If you trust me, you trust yourself.”
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
⭐ 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬! ⭐ Meet @sciencefantastik.bsky.social—an artist, author & storyteller best known for his novel, Blue Rose & Raven. His striking gothic fantasy art brings dark worlds to life. When he’s not talking movies, he’s sharing his creative process! 🐦‍⬛ 🔗 www.instagram.com/cfineranauthor
2D art by Connor Fineran, featuring fanart of Raha, the werewolf character created by Natalie de Corsair. A werewolf emerges from deep shadow, its large mouth gaping open to reveal sharp teeth. Its left eye glows like a full moon.2D art by Connor Fineran. A bust portrait of a woman with short, dark blue hair gazing intensely at the viewer. She has fair skin, blue lipstick, and black eyes with light blue irises.2D art by Connor Fineran. Shows a painterly environment of a liminal space in warm, yellow colors. A large opening to a dark walkway can be seen in the corner, with a bright yellow light overhead.2D art by Connor Fineran. An abstract painting of a translucent pink humanoid figure with spikes protruding from its body. Flowing pink and orange orbs glow within its center, set against a black background.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We're excited to be part of @snappygurus.bsky.social Careers Week 2026! 🫰💖 Join us on 08/23 @ 2 PM BST for our live panel, 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, hosted by @knightsicle.bsky.social, @hippxcrates.bsky.social + @lunasjedi.bsky.social! ✨ 🔗 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 + 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞
Handdrawn graphic announcing ENTRY LVL's participation in Snappy Gurus Careers Week 2026, created by Babette Norton. Features ENTRY LVL's green water dragon mascot, FishHook, in front of a tall grey shelf with products. The bottom shelf displays the Snappy Gurus logo, ENTRY LVL’s logo, and the UK flag. Top text reads: "Careers Week, August 17th – 23rd, 2026.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🌈 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 🌈 After weeks of judging, we’re excited to reveal the winners of Pride Game Jam 2026! ⬇️ 🥇 It's 6:00 AM In The West by Falcon of Light 🥈 Stuck by @oraecle.bsky.social 🥉 GRIN by @asuna-is-u.bsky.social Thanks to all who joined—your games were amazing; be proud!◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜♡
Cover for "It's 6:00 AM In The West" by Falcon of Light, featuring glowing yellow title text over a warm-toned, dreamlike scene. Shows an office interior with a clock and a bright overhead light.Cover image for "Stuck" by oraecle/prophet/lauren, features a scrapbook-style design with notes, stickers, and stamps. The game title appears in dark text over a translucent pink rectangle.Cover image for "GRIN" by Asuna Is. U., features the title and green text: "HE WILL ALWAYS BE BY YOUR SIDE." White text below reads: "A visual novel by Asuna Is. U." Background depicts a waterfront under a dark sky, with construction equipment and bright red lights.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Join us 08/07 @ 3 PM PT for A Student's Guide to Networking ft. @desibragg.bsky.social! 🐲💖 Networking in games can feel awkward or scary—but it doesn’t have to be! In this workshop, Desiree will show you how to make real connections without feeling like you're "selling yourself." 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞
Flyer for an upcoming workshop, A Student's Guide to Networking with Desiree Bragg, happening on Tuesday, August 7th at 3 PM PT. Uses ENTRY LVL's brand colors: sea foam green, black, and white. Shows Desiree's headshot in a dark green circle. ENTRY LVL's Water Dragon mascot, FishHook, is shown to the right with a speech bubble that reads: "Join our Discord!" Above him, there's a QR code for the Discord in a dark green box.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: Birds of Impalatism by GliK Games! 😎🌴 Infiltrate an abandoned mall run by a capitalist cult as a secret agent. Trip out, blast through ghosts, jam to vaporwave tunes, solve puzzles, and uncover the cult's sinister truth. 🔗 s.team/a/4736240
Screenshot from Birds of Impalatism. Shows a surrealist title screen with yellow text: "CONTINUE," "NEW GAME," "LVL SELECT," and "EXIT." The scene shows various low-poly 3D objects against a pink-purple grid background.Screenshot from Birds of Impalatism. Shows a colorful, surreal mall interior. A dialogue box reads: "Hi there! I'm CUPPY, your personal GHOST OS assistant. I'll help you understand how these GHOST GOGGLES work!" The interface includes a music player widget, a pink-purple checkered flag with a collectible system, and various pixel art elements.Screenshot from Birds of Impalatism. Shows a colorful, surreal mall interior with a checkered tile floor. A music player widget is seen in the upper left, and a pink-purple checkered flag with a collectible system in the upper right. Scene is filled with planters, kiosks, storefronts, small rubber ducks scattered across the floor.Screenshot from Birds of Impalatism. Shows a colorful, surreal tropical scene with bright orange walls and yellow clouds. A music player widget is seen in the upper left, and a pink-purple checkered flag with a collectible system is in the upper right. A dialogue box reads: "The plam tree rises higher than all the rest. Yet it can't reach the sky. A castaway notices and takes pity." Various low-poly assets are seen, including a yellow sun with sunglasses, palm trees, flamingos, and beach towels.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Join us 08/04 @ 4 PM PT for How to Build a Strong Resume ft. Yiyi Zhang! 🐲💖 With years of experience in technical recruitment & ops, Yiyi will share tips on building a strong resume—from avoiding common pitfalls to showcasing your projects and putting your best foot forward. 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞
Flyer for an upcoming workshop, How to Build a Strong Resume with Yiyi Zhang, happening on Tuesday, August 4th at 4 PM PT. Uses ENTRY LVL's brand colors: sea foam green, black, and white. Shows Yiyi's headshot in a dark green circle. ENTRY LVL's Water Dragon mascot, FishHook, is shown to the right with a speech bubble that reads: "Join our Discord!" Above him, there's a QR code for the Discord in a dark green box.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: Carmine Moon by BELY & their team! 🕵️🖤 After receiving a mysterious letter, play detective and investigate a string of murders while being hunted yourself. Question locals, examine evidence, and solve the case before the killer's deadline. 🔗 bely.itch.io/carmine-moon
Screenshot from Carmine Moon. Shows a character with round glasses and medium wavy hair, staring intently while aiming a gun. They're dressed in a tie, collar, and loose coat—all in black and white.Screenshot from Carmine Moon. Shows a character waving with their back turned, eyes hidden by the top of the screen. Dialogue text to the right reads: "I was inviting you to go for a walk with me. You know... Rest a little and go to the church gates at 11. It's a deal then, don't leave me in the dark!" Scene is in black and white.Screenshot from Carmine Moon. Shows a journal UI with date, time, and reputation meter at the top. Journal entry reads: "Name: Joanna. Profession: Barista. Mary's coworker and worried friend. She doesn't have much information about the case itself, but knows Mary well." Additional notes and UI buttons appear to the right. Scene is in black and white.Screenshot from Carmine Moon. Shows a quiet city street at night, with streetlamps and a road leading to a dark tunnel. On the right, narrative text describes a body's examination and the importance of gathering information in the right order.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
⭐ 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬! ⭐ Meet @conjette.art—an illustrator, community manager & game designer with a talent for crafting fantastical designs + building friendly spaces. When they're not creating amazing art or lending a helping hand, you'll probably find them gushing about bunnies! 🐰 🔗 conjette.art
Digital artwork by Sam Webb. Shows a character with long green hair holding a microphone, dressed in a black/white alt outfit with spiked choker/cuffs, pointing left. A burst of colorful, cosmic energy emanates from their fingers.Digital artwork by Sam Webb. Shows a character with glasses, gloves, a vest, and a white shirt, wielding a glowing sword emitting flames. They have long dreadlocks and an intense expression.Digital artwork by Sam Webb. Shows a character with white braided hair, purple crystal horns, elf ears, and a crystalline purple tail, with an intense expression. They're swinging a glowing purple axe with swirling blue energy.Digital artwork by Sam Webb. Shows a character with large white wings, brown horns, and big animal ears, embracing an orb of glowing green-yellow energy tenderly.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Happy #PortfolioDay, lovvits! 🧑‍🎨✨ We’re back with another round of amazing folks from our community. From artists + designers to game devs, we’ve got a bit of everything here, with a whole lotta' talent worth checking out. ٩(^ᗜ^ )و´- Go give these lovely humans a follow & support their work! ⬇️
Art by Julieta De Armas (aka Cheddy). A Halloween-inspired illustration featuring three stylized characters gathered around a glowing jack-o’-lantern. The characters are wearing colorful Halloween costumes, with a vibrant palette of pinks, oranges, yellows, purples, and blacks. White text in the corner reads “Happy Halloween!” with a heart.Art by Raina Fusion. Shows two 3D character models. On the left, a burly character with a glowing purple skull, flaming head, and glowing red eyes looms over the character on the right. The character on the right has brown hair, wears a blue jacket, and holds a glowing yellow orb while looking down.Art by Amy Morley, promotional art for Goblin Guild. Shows dark scene inside a dungeon with pink lighting. On the left, a shadowy monster with glowing eyes and claws stands in a doorway near a treasure chest. In the foreground, a skull and scattered rocks are on the floor. On the right, three goblins with green, yellow, and purple skin are seen; dressed in tattered clothing, looking ready to fight.Cover art for METRO JAMMERS, a fictional game created and composed by MEMODEMO. Features a comic book-style illustration with three characters in a vibrant cityscape: a blue-haired character wearing blue/yellow skates, a pink-haired character with lightning effects and headphones, and a purple-haired character with futuristic glasses. The title “METRO JAMMERS” appears at the top, with “WAVE GEAR” along the side. MEMODEMO’s mascot appears in the bottom right holding racing flags above a “Rated N for Nobody” sticker.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Join us on 07/17 @ 6 PM PT for a live chat with Jonathan Jennings! 🐲💖 Jonathan will share insights from his 13+ years in game programming & design. We'll cover what sparked his love for game design, what makes a great engineer + the skills needed to land your first programming role. 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞
Flyer for ENTRY LVL’s upcoming talk, Breaking Into Games with Jonathan Jennings. Uses ENTRY LVL’s branding colors: black, white, and sea foam green. Text reads: “Breaking Into Games with Jonathan Jennings, Friday, July 17 at 6 PM PT.” Shows Jonathan’s headshot in a dark green circle. To the left, ENTRY LVL’s water dragon mascot, FishHook, with a speech bubble: “Join our Discord!” A QR code for the Discord is above him.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: Recollage by Studio Windspiel! ✂️✨ Step into a fantasy scrapbook world and experience a touching story about growing up in a dysfunctional family. Using your crafting skills, create a brave hero and help them find the courage to forge their own path. 🔗 s.team/a/4508420
A screenshot from the game Recollage. Shows a handmade character that's a fish made of various fish parts and objects, set against a grey background. Below the fish, there's an inventory with various equippable items and icons.A screenshot from the game Recollage. Shows a scene featuring a handmade character shining a flashlight at two cardboard cutouts, with a large, red human looking in angrily. Dialogue text reads: "I DON'T WANT TO HEAR YOUR GODDAMN EXCUSES!" To the right, there's a sign reading "Library" with an arrow pointing.A screenshot from the game Recollage. Shows a scene featuring a handmade character, a rabbit with multiple eyes, standing on a small wooden boat with a sail. They're floating on blue water waves under a night sky. The sky is full of yellow stars and a bright full moon. A glowing pink crystal is attached to the edge of the boat.A screenshot from the game Recollage. Shows a scene featuring a handmade rat-like character holding a blue book. To the left, there's another handmade character; a cat and a crescent moon-shaped creature. Dialogue text reads: "I... need to get out..." Background shows dark purple and blue rock formations, along with blue waves and a wooden boat.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This week, our writer @jisaacgadient.bsky.social confronts the monster lurking in every Steam library: the backlog. Σ(°□°˶)!! From playing for research to playing for fun, they explore why keeping up can feel impossible + how to make peace with your unfinished games. 🔗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗬𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗦
A screenshot of a YouTube feed showing several videos about finishing gaming backlogs.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: Can't Stop Clay by @lanemcmartin.bsky.social & their team! 🟥✨ Winner of best visuals for #GGJ26, guide Clay and friends in this puzzle adventure. Tackle tricky obstacle courses by masking/unmasking hazards in and out of existence. 🔗 lanemcmartin.itch.io/cant-stop-clay
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Join us 06/27 @ 5 PM PT for a live chat with @annacwebs.bsky.social! 💛✨ With 6+ years as a freelance writer & narrative designer, Anna will offer an inside look at game storytelling. We’ll discuss her career journey, the skills needed for game writing + the world of freelance work. 🔗 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊
Flyer for ENTRY LVL's next Breaking Into Games talk featuring Anna C. Webster. Uses ENTRY LVL’s brand colors: sea foam green, white, and black. Text reads: "Breaking Into Games with Anna C. Webster. Saturday, June 27th at 5 PM PT." Includes Anna's headshot. To the left, ENTRY LVL's water dragion mascot, FishHook, can be seen with a speech bubble saying "Join our Discord!" A QR code with the Discord invite is also displayed.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: RavenStar by @josephdev.bsky.social! 🐦‍⬛🎶 Take flight in this heartfelt mini-metroidvania about a little raven born without wings. Explore hidden areas, master precise platforming, and gain abilities by making new friendships in a lonely world. 🔗 s.team/a/4414490
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
This week, our founder @knightsicle.bsky.social breaks down the beauty of a ✨dev deck!✨ ( >᎑<)~* This article gets into the nitty-gritty of what a dev deck really is, highlighting how it helps teams track progress, stay organized + keep momentum during game development. 🔗 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐕 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐊
Sketches and thumbnails courtesy of Babette Norton. Shows a splash scene with four red sketches of a dragon and fish coming out of water. To the right, text reads: "A couple of standard screen-sized thumbnails for what would later be a splash used for Steam and promotional work? It has to include the dragon and the carp, and water in some sort of way!"
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Join us 06/18 @ 3 PM PT for a live chat with @corpsetine.bsky.social! 💜✨ With 9+ years of industry experience, Christine will share insights into life in game production. We’ll chat about her transition into the role, her day-to-day + the skills aspiring producers need to succeed. 🔗 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊
Flyer for ENTRY LVL's next Breaking Into Games talk featuring Christine Marten from Gearbox. Uses ENTRY LVL’s brand colors: sea foam green, white, and black. Text reads: "Breaking Into Games with Christine Marten. Thursday, June 18th at 3 PM PT." Includes Christine's headshot. To the left, ENTRY LVL's water dragion mascot, FishHook, can be seen with a speech bubble saying "Join our Discord!" A QR code with the Discord invite is also displayed.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: Anomaly Archive by @chritboy.bsky.social! 📼✨ Step into this PSX-style horror where you collect cassette tapes documenting strange anomaly encounters. Piece together fragmented stories, but be careful, listening has consequences... 🔗 chritboy.itch.io/anomaly-arch...
Screenshot from the game Anomaly Archive by ChritBoy. Shows a PSX-style casette tape, black/white with a red button. Text on-top reads: "Play." Text on bottom reads: "Listen to tapes that detail different anomaly events."Screenshot from the game Anomaly Archive by ChritBoy. Shows a spacious PSX-style room with a TV on a wooden stand, turned off, and a brown carpet. A hallway is visible to the left.Screenshot from the game Anomaly Archive by ChritBoy. Shows a PSX-style study room with a bookshelf, potted plant, brown couch, and wooden end table. A dark doorway is visible ahead, illuminated by a flashlight.Screenshot from Anomaly Archive by ChritBoy. Shows a PSX-style basement or cellar, with a wooden staircase ahead, illuminated by a flashlight. A dark doorway is visible to the right.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This week, our lovely founder @knightsicle.bsky.social recaps her experience attending XP Game Summit ’26 in Toronto! 🤩✨ The article captures the fun, fast-paced feel of the event, covering standout indie games, networking + practical tips for navigating the busy expo floor. 🔗 𝐗𝐏 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝟮𝟲
Photo from the Canadian Game Awards, courtesy of Giovanni McLeish. From left to right: VibeyVee, Mark, Alex, Tagan Mani, RayGreyCosplay, Clement Goh, Kevy Oh, Karen Mak, LT kanada, Randy, Tech Goggles, and Babette Norton.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: With Her and the Sky by @futotori.bsky.social! 👸🏽✨ Play as Natalya—a crown princess of a lavish desert kingdom who has everything... except freedom. When an unlikely chance appears to escape her gilded cage, will she take it? 🔗 futotori.itch.io/with-her-and...
Screenshot from With Her and the Sky. Shows Natalya (left) in lavish gold/blue royal attire with jewelry, speaking with Amunet (right) who’s blushing and similarly dressed in gold/blue garments with jewelry and a gold crown. Text reads: "Besides them, I have never felt such attachment." The background depicts an outdoor cabana at night.Screenshot from With Her and the Sky. Natalya sits in an open tower window, reaching for a blue feather. She gazes longing outside. Text reads: "The soft desert wind gently cards through the princess' hair. As she fixes her windswept locks, a plume, velveteen and shimmering blue, lands in her open palm."Screenshot from With Her and the Sky. Shows an unnamed cryptid-like creature (left) towering over Natalya (right). The creature, with a woman’s face and an animal’s body, smiles down at Natalya. Blue feathers drift from its giant, green/blue wings. Natalya looks up in shock. Text reads: "Isn’t this a beautiful place to die?"Screenshot from With Her and the Sky. Lucian (left) speaks to Natalya (right) and an unnamed character. All wear lavish, colorful garments in blue, gold, red, and purple. Lucian playfully sticks out their tongue; Natalya smiles, while the other character scowls. Text reads: "You can't be serious, she's my baby sister! She's said a hundred times that it's fine, so it's fine."
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
⭐ 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘! ⭐ Meet @spacebardigital.bsky.social—a versatile software engineer, game designer & accessibility consultant committed to inclusivity. Knowledgeable and thoughtful, Max is our community’s go-to for guidance on many matters (thank you Max, we say in unison! 🙏) 🔗 spacebar.digital
Thumbnail image of Max's mascot, Spacebar. Shows a white doodle of a space wolf floating in an astronaut suit. The background has a blue and purple space scene.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: UGOMEKU NOTE by x.com/kagaya_wqy! 🗒️✨ Embark on a journey full of humor and heart as a wiggly lil’ guy always wearing a smile. Meet fun characters, explore a story hidden within a notebook world, and battle in this unique rhythm-action RPG adventure. 🔗 s.team/a/3861510
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: High Noon by @hiddenghoul.bsky.social! 🤠✨ Step into the big ol’ boots of a drifter who just wants to play cards. After winning a bit 𝒕𝒐𝒐 much, the local outlaws want you gone. With no guns allowed, you’ll have to get creative to fight your way out! 🔗 s.team/a/4046240
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
⭐ 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘! ⭐ Meet @thementalstone.bsky.social—a writer/editor, narrative designer & one of our lovely mods at ENTRY LVL! He's an amazing storyteller who adds so much to every project. He's got a creative eye, sharp writing skills, and dedication that's ✨unmatched!✨ 🔗 linktr.ee/LinktreeStone
A screenshot from the game With Her and the Sky, which Tyrone B. was an editor for.  Shows two characters side by side: a dark-haired woman wearing an ornate outfit and jewelley, and a shadowy figure to her left with glowing eyes and horns. Image is set againsts a dark background with gold decorative patterns, with the games UI to the left.A screenshot from the game The Song of Invermere, which Tyrone B. was a writer and developer for.  Shows a dark, tall chapel cutting into the sky next to a tree, and set against a bright red background. Shows the title name in bright yellow font, with the games UI to the right.A screenshot from the game 4th Year Hatchling, which Tyrone B. was a writer and editor for. Shows six characters lined up next to each other with the game's title in the middle, along with a red dinosaur hatching logo. All the characters are wearing school uniforms.A screenshot from the game Memory of Blue, where Tyrone B. was a script consultant. Shows a scene in the game with the main character, Sonya, talking to a ghostly, undead figure. She looks confused, saying, "What are they...?" while staring at the character. The character has white hair, is wrapped up, and their blue ribcage is visible. In the background, there's a forest with a full moon shining through.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today’s #indiegame highlight: Tyrant Tactics: Birth of Revolution by @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social! 🪖💥 Build your army, deploy mechs, and command 1-of-4 factions in this turn-based tactical wargame. Lead a rebellion across land, sea, air (and space!) against a global regime. 🔗 s.team/a/3638660
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We’re so stoked to be hosting this, and want to give a big shoutout to our partners for helping make it happen!! 🙌✨ 💖 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗦: @greagoir.bsky.social, @aymi1.bsky.social, @knightsicle.bsky.social & @theblitchwitch.bsky.social 💖 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦: @igda.org, @aapiingaming.bsky.social & IGDA WIGSIG
2D art made by Babette Norton for Pride Game Jam 2026. Shows ENTRY LVL's green water dragon mascot, FishHook, smiling with his arms raised up. Behind him sits the Progressive Pride Flag.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
(6/10) @yunemoria.bsky.social is a 3D artist specializing in creating high-quality 3D characters for VTubers and games. Her models are super detailed, full of charm, and feature amazing color design. They always come out clean and really polished! 🔗 www.artstation.com/yunemoria
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
(5/10) @virtualrook.com is a VR game designer, 3D artist & graphics designer passionate about all things virtual 𝒂𝒏𝒅 reality! He’s an all-around powerhouse, skilled at sculpting dynamic models and seamlessly bringing them to life in whatever engine he works with. 🔗 virtualrook.com
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
(4/10) @lonksadventures.bsky.social is a concept artist and illustrator whose work is packed with tons of atmosphere and storytelling. Their environments and characters feel like they're straight out of a fairytale world—rich, detailed, and full of life. 🔗 www.artstation.com/lonksadventu...
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
(3/10) @lukekdev.bsky.social is a game designer and solo dev who’s a “jack of all trades,” and really talented at all of them. He’s skilled at implementing mechanics and systems, and his work is really diverse; covering everything from surreal games to roguelikes and more. 🔗 lukekim.cargo.site
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
(2/10) @paperwizard.bsky.social is an artist and total Wizard Enthusiast™ whose work is best described as whimsical and just really cool to look at. They work across both traditional and digital mediums, and are especially great at making characters feel full of life! 🔗 paperwizards.artstation.com
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
(1/10) @psychondric.bsky.social is an illustrator and concept artist with a knack for creating stylized fantasy-driven art. Her work blends great mood and lighting with expressive character design, personality, and eye-catching compositions! 🔗 psychondric.carrd.co
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Happy #PortfolioDay, loves! 🫶♥️ We're a day late, but we wouldn't miss the chance to highlight some of the incredibly talented members within our community. Seriously, these folks are SO 👏 HECKIN’ 👏 GOOD 👏 at what they do!! Take a peek and send some love their way—they totally deserve it!! ⬇️
2D digital art by Cristina (aka Sun). Features a gold/black winged, masked figure with a tattered black cloak. They're holding a big sword, surrounded by floating ancient masks from FFXIV. Several hands are reaching up from underground, red and covered in dirt. Their skin is cracked, and their ribcage is showing. Their face reveals a skeleton with a purple, star-like symbol.Watercolor art by Cadence B. Features a person in a yellow raincoat and yellow wizard hat sitting on top of a grey rain cloud. The hat and cloud have chandelier-like blue rain droplets hanging from them. The character has fluffy grey hair, similar to the cloud. The background is white.A screenshot from the game Summit Drive by Luke Kim. Shows a POV from the main character, a small black bird, driving a red van. You can see their face in the rear-view and side mirrors. They're on snowy terrain with trees around, and a bird flying in front of the van.2D digital art by Tara Saunders. Shows an illustration part of a Inktober 2025 art challenge. Shows a headshot of a character with large, glowing green eyes, green hair, and pointed elf ears. The character has a third eye on their forehead and a glowing tear below it. The background features intricate, magical light green design. They don't have a mouth, but there are dark green circular tattoos on their cheeks.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Today’s #indiegame highlight: Cinderline by @lukekdev.bsky.social! 🐦‍⬛💖 Drive the Cinderline as an anthropomorphic bird, exploring strange underground towns in an aging system. Gather ingredients to create the last S’MORE and deliver its delight to the Heart that keeps it alive. 🔗 s.team/a/3626540
A screenshot from the game Cinderline by Luke Kim. Shows the main character, a tiny black bird, looking out at a surreal landscape. The ground is snowy and has yellow lamp posts, leafless trees, and buildings. A blue-green toaster with a smiley face is staring back at the bird. The sky above is red with abstract pipes running through it and floating teeth.A screenshot from the game Cinderline by Luke Kim. Shows the main character, a tiny black bird, standing in front of a bunch of big yellow sunflowers. The sky is a bright blue with white fluffy clouds and some blue abstract pipes running through. There's a purple wall on the right.A screenshot from the game Cinderline by Luke Kim. Shows the main character, a tiny black bird, standing on some magenta stairs leading up. The walls are blue with green patches, looking almost like water damage.A screenshot from the game Cinderline by Luke Kim. Shows a dialogue screen with a character called Margo. They’re wearing a black beret, a red scarf, red/black clothes, and have spiky red hair. Their face is twisted in a grimace, and they’re rubbing the back of their head. The background has a red sky with buildings, and some abstract pipes with smoke coming out. Text reads: "Margo: To me, it sounds way too much like a fantasy."
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
⭐ 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘! ⭐ Meet @virtualrook.com—a VR game designer, 3D artist & graphics designer passionate about all things virtual 𝒂𝒏𝒅 reality! When he’s not making detailed models, he’s sharing VR dev tutorials + content to inspire others. Seriously, he’s a certified Godot Wizard™! 🔗 virtualrook.com
3D art by Andrew R-F (Virtual Rook). Features a steampunk coffee machine placed on a black and white checkered tile. The machine's covered in rust, with touches of gold and brown. A white coffee cup on a plate is placed under the dispenser.3D art by Andrew R-F (Virtual Rook). Shows a cozy kitchen with sunlight pouring in through a window on the left. There's a wooden coffee table near a fridge and the window, with wooden chairs around it. The window has a sitting spot with a blue pillow and a brown and white blanket. The floor is all wooden and paneled. The table has some kitchenware on it. You can also see shelves, a sink, a rug, and into an adjoining room.3D art by Andrew R-F (Virtual Rook). Features a full-body character design of a polygonal-shaped knight. The knight's metal armor is bright red and a bit worn down. They're holding a long sword and in a battle-ready pose. They're wearing chainmail under the armor and a crusader helmet.3D art by Andrew R-F (Virtual Rook). Shows a convenience store-style liminal fridge filled with different products. The fridge is red with white accents. There's a WIP 3D model of a woman standing beside the fridge.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: Jumalien by @pedatte.itch.io! ⚔️✨ Enter the arena as a mythological deity and hunt your opponents in this local multiplayer hack & slash. Explore, gear up, and outwit your friends… only one will emerge victorious to claim the supreme sacrament! 🔗 s.team/a/2086840
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
⭐ 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘! ⭐ Meet @aymi1.bsky.social—a 3D/VFX artist, game designer, and one of our lovely mods at ENTRY LVL! She's always inspiring others, whether it's through her amazing models, keeping the community on its toes, or sharing her skills via streams + mentorship. 🔗 aymimakesgames.carrd.co
A screenshot from the game Feeding FishHook, featuring 3D art by Aymi Gislason. Shows a large FishHook, ENTRY LVL's water dragon mascot, coming out of a cave. The game has a 2-bit art style with light green and dark green colors.3D art by Aymi Gislason. Features a silver, black, and yellow gravity gun model. It has a metallic look, with some textured, worn metal details.Capsule art for the game BrawlMart. Features a red fox inside a shopping cart filled with grocery items. Some food items are flying around, along with a few household staples. The background is blue with a checkered pattern.3D art by Aymi Gislason. Features the Planet Express spaceship from Futurama. The ship is green with red trim, has round windows, a metal door, and a dome on top.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Today's #indiegame highlight: HEARTWOOD by jash & their team! 🌲✨ Follow Kor and Fen as they set out to save their sibling, Eli, from a strange star-sickness. When the whispering Heartwood calls out, one sees gentle spirits… the other, something far more dangerous. 🔗 jashnola.itch.io/heartwood
A screenshot from the game HEARTWOOD. Shows the three main characters (Kor, Fen & Eli) wearing animal masks and different colored cowls. They're set against a black background with leaves blowing in the wind.A screenshot from the game HEARTWOOD. Two characters are seen talking to each other. There's a portrait of a brown-haired character in a green cloak (Kor) at the bottom, saying “Wait, Fen!” to a purple-haired character in a red cloak (Fen). The background is filled with wooden furniture, a cabinet, hanging decorations, and other furniture.A screenshot from the game HEARTWOOD. Shows two characters in a yin-yang style pose. The character on the left has brown hair and a green cloak, while the one on the right has purple hair and a red cloak. They're set against a black background with stars and constellations.A screenshot from the game HEARTWOOD. Shows a purple-haired character wearing an animal mask standing in the middle of a forest.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
⭐ FEATURE FRIDAY! ⭐ Meet @richhomierob.bsky.social—a 3D Environmental Artist who's got a real knack for creating unique, eye-catching environments. Not only is his work ✨amazing✨, he's also incredibly hardworking; always putting in the effort and honing his craft. 🔗 www.artstation.com/robertmeeks7
A screenshot from the game Birds of Impalatism, featuring 3D art by Robert Meeks. Shows active gameplay with the UI overlay visible. There's a sun hanging from the ceiling, smiling and wearing sunglasses. The walls are bright orange and covered in clouds. The scene includes a bunch of random items like people doing yoga on mats, a flamingo, palm trees, pillars, and a door with a purple checkered pattern. The playable character is holding a purple gun pointed at the sun, with a CD disc icon as the cursor. Everything has a PSX filter on top.3D art by Robert Meeks showing an isolated house. It's a sunny, pretty scene with a cozy yellow and blue house in the middle. There are green trees, patches of grass, potted plants, a tree stump for chopping wood nearby, and a body of water in the background. The house is adorned with a weather vane on top and sits on a rock.A screenshot from the game In The Flesh, featuring 3D art by Robert Meeks. Shows a dark, red-colored metal corridor covered with fleshy vines on the walls. The scene is blood-colored, flesh-like, and spooky; reminiscent of Silent Hill environments. There's small amounts of light coming through cracks in the ceiling, subtly illuminating the environment.A screenshot from the game Sky Patch, featuring 3D art by Robert Meeks. Shows a small farmer character standing on a floating piece of land. It’s bright and sunny outside. There's a rock with a piston shooting streams of water, surrounded by green patches of grass and pink flowers. You can see fences and ladders with walkable spots around.
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
And with that, #ELVLARC is officially over! We had an incredible turnout and are SO grateful to everyone who joined—it was such a blast! (´▽`)❀ We closed out with a mini-showcase of amazing #indiegames from our community + a small thank you from our team. We wouldn't be here without you! 🐲💖
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
yippee and dare we say yahoo? If you need some #game themed inspiration, why not look to some of these awesome resources! as always, make sure you're checking copyrights and credits, but have fun and know that there are resources for EVERY level of #gamedev!
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
DYK that ENTRY LVL has several cool partners we're working with to help the industry? ALWAYS SUPPORTING THE GAMES COMMUNITY (ASGC): asgc.gg GAMEDEVNEXUS: gamedevnexus.com The games industry is a treasure trove of resources for #indiedevs and #game industry vets alike! We're stronger together!
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
We are definitely not a day late to say happy #internationalwomensday! To all the women in the industry and out who just love games, we see you and all the hard work you do! In a notoriously difficult industry --especially for women/nonbinary folk-- we're taking the day to celebrate all of you 💖🐉
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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
⭐ FEATURE FRIDAY! ⭐ Meet @knightsicle.bsky.social—the brains behind ENTRY LVL! She’s a Concept & Character Artist, Producer, and an all-around powerhouse. From creating stylized characters to building supportive communities, she does it all… and looks cool doing it. 😎 🔗 knightsicle.artstation.com
Digital artwork by Babette Norton for "Doodle Deities" at Golden Calf Studio. Shows a fantasy green multi-headed dragon, with some heads missing or chopped off.Digital artwork by Babette Norton for an NDA project. Shows a white-haired, bearded character in a green tunic with a silver shoulder plate. They're holding an axe in one hand and a glowing object in the other. Red leaves fall around them.Digital artwork by Babette Norton for the demo of 3 Coin Sin (3CS). Shows a sepia-toned character portrait on a wooden block. They're wearing a hat and high-collared coat. They have pointed ears, short hair, and are glancing to the right.Digital artwork by Babette Norton for an NDA project. Shows a gyms fighting ring with two characters: a robot and a shirtless blonde man in fighting stance. Text reads: "DODGE" and "MISS." The robot is designed with reds, grays, and yellows.
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