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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 20h

In my @meettomatch.bsky.social profile for #NZGDC I put that one of my interests in meeting folks was to see cat pictures. This has been EXCELLENT so far. There have been many top quality cats. 😻

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Parasol Corp | Cozy Game Restoration 📦 @parasolcorp.bsky.social · 23h

Added a lingering UV light effect so you don't ragequit before finding tricky dirt

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Auckland continues to be a struggle. Thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time...

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you CODE New Zealand for joining NZGDC 2026 in sponsorship! 🌏 CODE, the Centre of Digital Excellence, is a Dunedin-based hub designed to progress and expand New Zealand's growing video game industry. Get your ticket to NZGDC 2026 in the bio!

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The winery today had a cat curled up in a comfy bed on the counter at the cellar door. 5/5 no notes. Would pet again. Wine was good also, but priorities.

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Luke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 28/09/2026

Hi, I'm looking to speak to people who have left games journalism in the last few years and have gone onto do something else. DMs are open, or luke@aftermath.site, thanks!

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 29/09/2026

21 studios awarded over $2M in CODE funding🎮🥝 A total of $885,654 was awarded to 15 studios within the KickStart category for the creation of prototypes. A further $1.5 million was allocated to six studios in the StartUp funding category to support production. www.nz-code.nz/post/21-stud...

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21 studios awarded over $2M in CODE funding

21 studios from across Aotearoa New Zealand received prototype and production funding in the 2026 NZ CODE national funding round.A total of $885,654 was awarded to 15 studios within the KickStart gran...

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Lewis Speller @dysonism.lol · 28/09/2026

Making my annual appearance to say I'll be in Melbourne next week for MIGW and I can't wait to be back! 💙 We'll be holding another Indie Breakfast, so if you'd like to learn how to release your game on PS5, hear best practices, gain data and insights and say hi, sign up! eur.cvent.me/WLZGZo

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Personal Information - PlayStation Indies Breakfast | Melbourne 2026

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Rotub @rotub.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"That was so, so, so good." - StuartYeah on Twitch having just played Doggy Don't Care #indiegames #doggydontcare

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

No idea why, but Taupo Macca's has a plane in the carpark.

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UBI Works @ubiworks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ireland's artist basic income returned €1.39 for every €1 spent. They made it permanent. South Korea just announced plans to follow. Now Scotland too.

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Leah J. Williams @legenette.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

doggy don't care is delightful!! if you're looking for a light-hearted puzzler with just the right amount of challenge, it's silly, bright and breezy in all the right ways.

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In Doggy Don't Care, you're a small puppy making a big mess | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games

Doggy Don't Care is a light-hearted mess-making adventure simulator filled with fun, bite-sized puzzles. Check out the ScreenHub review.

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Renee O'flynn @scree.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you are an Indie that is attending Pax AUS Rising this year, can you shout out your game here so I can add it to my list? I'm not doing videos this year, but I'm still doing a list

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We did Hobbiton today. I don't care for LotR at all, but it was excellent!

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Fnife Games @fnifegames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

happy 410 days since we introduced you to Josh 🫰 #oc #indiegame #indiegamedev #josh #salami

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Forts - Firebird OUT NOW!!! @earthworkgames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Delvirium, developed by former Forts dev Scott, with audio from our very own Jeff van Dyck, is a 1–8 player survival sandbox out NOW in Early Access! Give it a look or drop them a wishlist if you can 🔗 loom.ly/pOC3Upo

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Schrodinger's Cat Burglar 😺 OUT NOW @abandonedsheep.com · 22/09/2026

Schrodinger's Cat Burglar is heading to @paxaus.bsky.social again! See you all there in a couple of weeks!

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How Was Your Day? @madcarnivalgames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Justin has opinions on goodbyes. Justin is wrong. Way to go, you dorkface! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #pointandclick #narrativegames #80sthrowback #dogsingames

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I've watched my friend Scott build this from nothing over the past few years. So good to see what he's achieved! Get into it and support a passionate indie developer up here in QLD.

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I take my preparation for #nzgdc very seriously. Spending a week immersing myself in the local culture.

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Struggling through the 16° temperatures of Auckland..

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La vida en viñetas @lavidaenvinetas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Jim'llpaintit

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How Was Your Day? @madcarnivalgames.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Best doggo ever. We all talk to our dogs like this, right? Right?! #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #pointandclick #ScreenshotSaturday #dogsingames #cozygames

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Playing the GTA3 remaster on PlayStation and you forget how much you have to fund outrageous exploits to complete some missions. I mean I like the inventiveness, but it's so janky! I'm having a lot of fun. It's bringing back a lot of memories. But wow, we wouldn't tolerate so much of the UX today.

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Parasol Corp | Cozy Game Restoration 📦 @parasolcorp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I'm lying to my game's tools to make cleaning feel smoother

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Rotub @rotub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

BOOM! I'm so excited to share that Doggy Don't Care is now Verified for the Steam Deck. ✅ Doggy Don't Care launches on September 24 store.steampowered.com/verified/243...

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When I moved to Australia there were two things my wife insisted I shipped from the UK. The GameCube (and the Dyson). We still have the GameCube (the stylish black model) and some top notch titles like Billy Hatcher & the giant Egg. Still love it.

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

And just like that, that's my 3rd and final Pitching Workshop for NSW Game Developers done. Thanks again to Screen NSW for the grant that supported these. I've met some new developers, seen some great pitches, and they should be all set for their publisher meetings at MIGW/PlayNow.

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Parasol Corp | Cozy Game Restoration 📦 @parasolcorp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Time of day slider for cozy day and evening vibes

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Funk Games @funkgames.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📢 Sludgineers Patch #4 is Live! 🛠️ Carl's Amazing Resource Exchange (v1.00.04) 🫧🧹 Patch Notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/407... ❤️ #sludgineers #steam #patch #indiegame

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Alex Driml @busalonium.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Does my Kurosawa inspired death go a little too hard? Wishlist L8R SK8R on Steam here store.steampowered.com/app/3046610/L8R_SK8R

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Alex Driml @busalonium.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My warp effect when entering levels was inspired by Crash Bandicoot 3 store.steampowered.com/app/3046610/...

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Bought this today. Haven't verified my age on my PS5, but it downloaded the updates and happily let me play it. 🤷

PS4 retail copy of Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy, rated R18+

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Ben Droste @bendroste.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If you're exhibiting at #Paxaus for the first time and feeling a bit overwhelmed, or even if you're just a little unsure of it all, here is my epic tradeshow thread to help you out 😃 (I meant to post this weeks ago but I swear August was only like 6 days long this year...) #gamedev #indiedev #pax

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She-wolf of Naarm @jadedsynic.itch.io · 11/09/2026

Ohej, I'm still looking for work. Can go like right now... or right after MIGW. Up to you

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Buru and The Old People | Wishlist on Steam @buruthegame.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🪧 Are you a creator who's interested in Buru and The Old People? 🐦 Pop your name down on our Creator Interest Form so we can get in touch with you! We're especially looking to connect with creators heading to PAX Aus soon, so if you're going, let us know in the form 😄 👉🏼 forms.gle/nxEw5nxobPb8...

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Oh this is lovely! I have such fond memories of buying the big box Lucasarts games.

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Parasol Corp | Cozy Game Restoration 📦 @parasolcorp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Curtains? nah, let's move the sun

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Who's got four paws and just brought in a honking great skink from the yard? This girl! She dropped it in my office, and before I could grab it to repatriate to the garden alas it disappeared into the cupboard under the stairs. Pickles is now staring at the door to the cupboard under the stairs...

Pickles the cat on a pink blanket look cute and a bit sleepy, and not at all like a feared lizard hunter.

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Chaos Theory Games @chaostheorygames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The prototype 6,000 of you played is becoming a full game! Oaks vs Orcs is a roguelike strategy autobattler where you build a living forest kingdom that fights for you. Bend the river. Break the game. Wishlist on Steam: cutt.ly/pyh27wZf #indiegames #indiedev

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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yesterday was exhausting (in a good way). But today, after watching the Nintendo Direct I feel so energised, so optimistic. Games can be fun. Games should be fun. Nintendo is always good at reminding us of this. The Nintendo Direct format is always about the games, the fun. And I LOVE that.

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Forts - Firebird OUT NOW!!! @earthworkgames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Forts has been selected as a finalist in the Ongoing category at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2026! Read more 🔗 loom.ly/Z_xzze8

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Junebug ⚧️ @junebugrocks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I did not think I'd get this far! I'm so stoked to be nominated!@!!!

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