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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In episode #292, Oscar is joined by Michael Power & Lee Brooks from Playseer. Discussing their AR technology to help people play tabletop wargames together, even when they are in different places, and the technology's broader implications YouTube: buff.ly/bfDVejs Spotify: buff.ly/CETewUP

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Applications for GDLX 2027 are open 100 showcase spots. 1 in 5 already claimed since we opened this up to our community on Friday. Every year we've said bigger, better 2027 is where that promise gets serious. Apply now: forms.gle/Dt61iMxLeyrn... Or visit gamedevlocal.com #GDLX #IndieGames #GameDev

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is HQ Command. Project management for people making games. gamedevlocal.com/hqcmd

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We built HQ Command for indie dev teams and it's in free beta. Try it with your team, tell us what's broken, we'll fix it. gamedevlocal.com/hqcmd

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Most indie teams don't fall apart over creative differences. They fall apart because nobody wrote down who owns what. HQ Command bakes that into joining a project. gamedevlocal.com/hqcmd

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

GDD. Tasks. Team chat. Playtest logs. Agreements. Assets. One workspace built for indie game teams. gamedevlocal.com/hqcmd

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Your GDD is in a doc, your tasks are on a board nobody updates, and your team lives in Discord. HQ Command puts it in one place. Free beta → gamedevlocal.com/hqcmd

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Got a Steam page and a press kit? That's basically all you need. Submitting to Game Dev Local takes minutes, not hours. Submit your game at gamedevlocal.com/games

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We're not listing everything. We're listing the good stuff. GDL is a hand-picked shelf of indie games, and there's always room for one more. Submit your game at gamedevlocal.com/games

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hot Takes on Games and Gambling-Related Harms In this episode Oscar is joined by Stuart, fellow host and captain of GDL. We talk about the recent call for research into the relationship between video games and gambling-related harms. YouTube: buff.ly/B1gtEBY Spotifiy: buff.ly/Q92AfJP

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

GDL isn't an algorithm, it's people who actually play your game before it goes live. Got a demo or a full release? We want to see it. Submit your game at gamedevlocal.com/games

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Made an indie game? Game Dev Local wants to show it off. A curated storefront of real games from real developers, no ads, no noise, just games worth playing. Submit your game at gamedevlocal.com/games

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

GDL is building a curated home for discovery, connecting brilliant developers with players looking for something new. The platform is already live. Now we're opening it up to the wider GDL community. If you've got a playable demo or released game, we'd love to see it. buff.ly/IyNpjPg

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

MAKING THE GAME ISN'T THE HARD PART ANYMORE. You made the game. Now people need to find it. GDL Games is a curated discovery platform for UK indie developers. Have a playable demo? Get it listed. buff.ly/IyNpjPg

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What if indie games had somewhere that actually curated them? GDL Games is built around discovery, not endless catalogues. Great games deserve to be seen. Got a playable demo or released game? Submit it. buff.ly/IyNpjPg

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Great indie games are getting lost in the noise. Steam has thousands of titles competing for attention. GDL Games is building a curated home for UK indie games. Got a playable demo or released game? Get it listed. : buff.ly/IyNpjPg

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Reminder to go get your tickets! This Wednesday, 9th September 6-9pm. GDL's monthly Indie Game Dev Networking meet-up. A fun evening to network, learn, and grow within our wonderful local game dev scene Come along and make new connections within the industry Get your tickets here! buff.ly/e43TJmB

A group shot of happy Indie Game Devs at a fun evening pub get-together, looking out at the camera, all smiles and thumbs up

Four people having fun at the GDL Indie game dev networking event. There is a game being shown on a SteamDeck handheld device that is called "Vacuubot" and looks like a cute cleaning simulator

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Irena Pereira, Founder of Unleashed games where we talk about her history with MMOs as well as the importance of social games experiences YouTube: buff.ly/GT5KOu0 Spotify: buff.ly/nsJRxvE

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's happening again! GDL's monthly Indie Game Dev Networking meet-up. A fun evening to network, learn, and grow within our wonderful local game dev scene Come along and make new connections within the industry Guildford, 9th September 6-9pm Go grab yourself a ticket! buff.ly/e43TJmB

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Played a game at GDLX and forgotten its name? GDL Games Collections let you find games from our showcases long after the event. Discovery shouldn't end when you go home. Have a playable demo or released game? Get it on there. buff.ly/IyNpjPg

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

GDL is building more than events. GDHQ is our new monthly co-working space in London. The GDL Indie Storefront is now live too, helping our community tackle one of indie’s biggest problems: discovery... gdhq: gamedevlocal.com/gdhq games: gamedevlocal.com/games

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In this episode Oscar is joined by Guilherme Fernandes, Associate Director, Corporate Strategy @ King. We talk about applying market trends and competitor analysis to validate your game and rethink your next release. YT: buff.ly/A3awGyk Spotify: buff.ly/VmFhbxv

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In this episode Oscar is once joined by Michael Farrow-Killick, Lecturer at Cambridge Regional College and CEO of Rizing Games. We talk impact of the industries wide-scaling redundancies on students and how educational systems are responding. YT: buff.ly/GHPN50R Spotify: buff.ly/u17v9wv

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

In this episode Oscar is joined by Holger Wurst, Lead UX Designer at Wooga (June's Journey). We talk about the importance of user experience design and using research to get insight that work with game design. Holger Wurst: buff.ly/7V91YMQ YT: buff.ly/h2XoHM2 Spotify: buff.ly/TzOwo6k

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In this episode Oscar is joined by Stuart De Ville, discussing essential strategies for indie game studio founders. Idea validation, team building, funding, legal considerations, market understanding, providing practical advice for aspiring developers. YT: buff.ly/8Hc6JnY Spotify: buff.ly/CilP8IJ

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In this episode Oscar is joined by Maddy Meeson, Events and Community Fundraising Manager for SpecialEffect = the charity changing lives by providing assistive technology to people with physical disabilities. YouTube: buff.ly/qMlLxNk Spotify: buff.ly/Lr34yeH

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Oscar and Stuart De Ville, fellow host and captain of the team here at GDL. We discuss the recent (at the time of recording) CAP enforcement orders on loot boxes and New York going after Valve/Steam. What do we think of these issues being raised now? YouTube: buff.ly/1Yfq61C Spotify: buff.ly/RcByTfx

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Building a Gaming Syndicate “The publishing model is broken.” In this episode, Jay sits down with Samuel Lee, Co-Founder of Kepler Interactive, the publisher behind titles like Sifu, Scorn, Expedition 33, Rematch, and upcoming projects like Orbitals. Spotify buff.ly/Z7kDfif YT buff.ly/w0sAAIX

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The secret is finally out!! Myself and Monty Stewart have been working on this for a while. We started GDHQ as part of a service from GDL. To support our dev community and their games in more practical ways. As part of that we are taking 4 games from our community to Twitchcon! 💜

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Building the Best Environment for Making Games Oscar is joined by Matthew Laurence - Avalanche Studios. Talking about what we mean by Game Economy design and the practical steps needed to build the engine that makes a game worth playing. YT: buff.ly/IQNJWdI Sptfy: buff.ly/uC7KxfZ

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In this episode Oscar is joined by Ivan Marchand, Co-Founder of Gamevestor.co. We talk about funding methods and the new path that the Gamevestor team is introducing and how the are mixing up the way we look at getting investment for your game. YouTube: buff.ly/asEsoLz Spotify: buff.ly/UAWR2FK

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

In this episode, Oscar is joined by Charlie Scowen from SteelMedia, about the process of setting up and running events across the world and in particular with PGCLondon which kicks off the UK Game Industry for the year. buff.ly/FrPiE6h YouTube: buff.ly/4bt5NPc Spotify: buff.ly/UIq0Zs7

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Most indie devs build games like this: Alone, At home, In isolation That’s brutal! So we launched GDHQ A monthly co-working hub for indie devs Whiteboards Fast WiFi Breakout areas Free Snacks! And devs who understand what you're building 👥 Bring a +1 free next month 👉 buff.ly/6aJgHlk

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

In this episode, Oscar is joined by Charlie Scowen from SteelMedia. We talk about the process of setting up and running events across the world and in particular with PGCLondon which kicks off the UK Game Industry for the year. YouTube: buff.ly/enPaDw0 Spotify: buff.ly/N4ED1Hz

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Stuart De Ville @stuartdeville.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

I’m doing a little something for charity. Would love your support, even just £3-5 would be of great help. Here’s a little link to go support. gentlemansride.com/fundraiser/s...

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Monday's suck, unless... Imagine walking into a room full of devs Some are debugging Some are sketching ideas Someone’s pitching an idea on a whiteboard That’s GDHQ. First Friday every month Starts 10th April 9 – 6 Launch deal: 50% off first month Code LAUNCH Bring a +1 free buff.ly/umUZFKz

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

In this episode, Oscar is joined by Evgeniy Tolstykh, PM from The Outsource Band and formerly of Wargaming, about the complex position that a Producer, Project Manager, Programme manager can find themselves in when working on complex games. YT: buff.ly/MnL6tYF Spotify: buff.ly/px1tiup

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Tomorrow the doors open for GDLX! This is your last chance to grab your ticket to the 6th edition of the most wholesome indie gaming event in the UK. 🎮 Discover indie games 🤝 Meet the devs 🏆 Indie Awards 📢 Tune into the best talks! 🎉 Industry Afterparty See you there: buff.ly/J12coNQ

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

UK Game Dev Students… We sent your lecturers a code for GDLX26. Play 60 indie games, hear from 30 devs, and meet people in the industry Ask your teacher for the student discount now Or email hello@gamedevlocal.com Tag the friend in your class who actually wants to work in games 👇

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

⚔️ 🎮 2 days until GDLX Over 60 indie games, talks from industry devs and a whole room full of game creators. Think you can clear the show floor before the end of the day? Only one way to find out! Join us this weekend: buff.ly/J12coNQ

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

3 Days to go!!! Going to GDLX for the games. Leave with: 🎮 Your new favourite indie game 🤝 New connections and friends 👕 The best Game Dev Local merch (modest opinion) The best loot drops come from community events, join us: buff.ly/J12coNQ

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Making indie games is basically a long boss fight. Late nights. Unexpected bugs. Last-minute design changes. At GDLX we are here to celebrate the people who fought through all that and built something truly amazing. And yes… some of them will leave with Indie Awards trophies 🏆

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Mithra by Seventh Disorder @seventhdisorder.com · 23/03/2026

Next stop #GDLX26 @gamedevlocal.bsky.social and #UCA have been working extremely hard to pull together an amazing day of talks and demos. @jaredrigby.co.uk will be speaking about weird routes to find work in game dev. Tickets here: www.gamedevlocal.com/gdlx Use the code SOCIAL for £5 off.

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Join us on the 28th of March for the ultimate indie gaming event! 🥳 🎮 Discover and play 60 indie games! Join exciting industry talks Network with devs and gamers Unwind at the end of the day with our Industry after party! 🎉 Grab your tickets today: buff.ly/J12coNQ

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Game Dev Local @gamedevlocal.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

For GDLX 2026, we’ve got a player-two bonus 👀 Save £10 when you attend as a duo! That’s £5 off each ticket, applied automatically when you buy two. Perfect for co-op gamers: 🎮 explore indie games together 🎤 check out talks with a friend ⚠️ Limited supply available: buff.ly/J12coNQ

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