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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 18/09/2026

Happy #readanebookday 📖 Game Development Essentials: An Intro is on Amazon, Google & Apple as an #eBook – putting the knowledge right at your fingertips. Instructors: Sampling avail at VitalSource (VST)! Links: gdeseries.com #ebooks #textbook #games #gamedev #gamedesign #videogames #gameeducation

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 15/09/2026

Getting ready for the Tokyo Game Show? Wishing safe travels to everyone making the trip to Japan – and best of luck to all the studios showcasing their work this week. #tgs #tokyogameshow #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 12/09/2026

Whether it’s conquering a brutal boss fight or teaming up with friends late into the night, games give us stories that shape our lives. Happy National Video Games Day! #nationalvideogamesday #videogamesday #gaming #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #games #videogames

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 09/09/2026

id Software producer Andrew Willis reveals that DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations involved 80-hr workweeks—and despite their sacrifice, Willis and dozens of others were laid off by Xbox the day before launch. @insider-gaming.com's @mikestrawmedia.com #game #videogame #gamedev

insider-gaming.com

EXCLUSIVE---DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Faced ‘Worst Crunch’ in Franchise History

DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations faced brutal crunch, with developers working up to 80-hour weeks to finish the expansion before release.

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 07/09/2026

True labor is about the knowledge, mentorship, and foundational skills passed from one generation to the next. Honoring the educators, authors, and academic professionals working tirelessly to guide minds and elevate industries. Happy Labor Day! #laborday #happylaborday #labor #labordayweekend

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 02/09/2026

PAX West is upon us once again! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and successful Labor Day weekend in Seattle 🎮 #paxwest #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 29/08/2026

Happy World Video Game Day to the educators sharing their game development expertise and the students working hard to master the craft! #videogameday #gameday #diadelgamer #gamedev #game #games #gamedesign #gaming #gamer #gamers #videogame #videogames #gamedevelopment #gamedevs

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 20/08/2026

Ready to make the trek to Gamescom? Tell us what you're most looking forward to – and have a safe trip! #gamescom #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 05/08/2026

Reps from Airship, CodeDev, Pipeworks, Redcatpig, Virtuos & more emphasize that external #gamedev is a service-&-people business where value comes from owning outcomes, aligning creatively w/clients & building long-term relationships. – @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social #games #gaming

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What lessons have developers learned from external development?

Sumo Digital, Code Wizards, Airship, and many more share their accumulated wisdom from years in the exdev trenches

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Evil Asterisk Podcast @evilasterisk.com · 04/08/2026

At Falmouth Horror & Gaming – which explored how #horror helps players process real-world sociopolitical anxieties – @supermassivegames.bsky.social's Will Doyle delivered a keynote on spatial alienation, revulsion, and apophenia. – @theguardian.com Keith Stuart #horrorgames #games #videogames

theguardian.com

Zombies, gore and creepy kids – why we can’t stop playing horror games

As global anxieties multiply, video games from Resident Evil to Mouthwashing are providing rich source material to help decode society’s problems

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 29/07/2026

Bennett Foddy credits Super Mario Sunshine as inspiration for @babystepsgame.bsky.social – praising its world, movement and design + arguing the backlash against its rough edges discouraged studios from taking creative risks. – @kotaku.com's @duckvalentine.bsky.social #game #gamedev #gamedesign

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Baby Steps Dev Says Mario Sunshine Hate Has 'Confined' Nintendo Devs

How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 21/07/2026

Nintendo has announced plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in Europe featuring an easily replaceable battery to comply with upcoming EU environmental regulations. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @danielleri.bsky.social #nintendo #switch #games #gaming #gamingnews #videogames

gamedeveloper.com

Nintendo to debut Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU

Starting in February 2027, batteries in many devices will need to be 'easily replaceable,' Nintendo has signaled it will comply.

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 14/07/2026

Novy knows action games. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮 #indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #action #actiongames #actiongame #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gamedesign

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Novy Unlimited | Action Compilation 🎮

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 08/07/2026

Celebrating the developers who push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. Thanks to the players who champion original visions and discover new worlds with us. #nationalvideogameday #videogameday #game #games #videogame #videogames #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 04/07/2026

Today, we look back at the complex history that shaped our nation and celebrate the educators and authors dedicated to teaching the full story. Wishing you a safe and thoughtful holiday weekend as we mark 250 years! #happy4thofjuly #happy4th #4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #fourthofjuly

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 24/06/2026

@valvesoftware.com's Steam Machine will launch on 6/29 at $1,049 due to costs driven by the AI boom. Valve is also running a reservation lottery on #Steam. Sign up before 10am PT/1pm ET tomorrow, 6/25. – @arstechnica.com's @rwhitwam.bsky.social #games #videogames #tech #technology #hardware #gaming

arstechnica.com

Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet

Valve says it's using a randomized purchase queue to make the experience "less frustrating and more fair."

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 24/06/2026

In an interview with Gamereactor's Alex Hopley, Jonathan Blow says he avoids sequels because the fun of #gamedev lies in the newness of the idea (which is lost when retreading old ground). ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR #Steam demo available until Fri @ 10am PT/1pm ET! #game #gaming #indiedev

gamereactor.eu

The Braid and Order of the Sinking Star creator Jonathan Blow explains why he's never done a sequel

Blow isn't exactly closed off from sequels, but has always found the idea of a new game more exciting.

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 19/06/2026

Reflecting on our shared history, honoring the resilience of the Black community, and acknowledging the work that still lies ahead. #juneteenth #juneteenth2026 #freedomday #freedom #blackhistory #celebratefreedom #blackexcellence

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 25/05/2026

History is kept alive through the legacies we #honor. Today, we pause to pay tribute to the #courageous individuals who gave everything to protect our #freedoms. Their #sacrifice remains a permanent chapter in our story. #memorialday #heroes #military #armedforces #gratitude

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 21/05/2026

Following the massive success of Crimson Desert – with 5M+ copies sold – South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly rewarded each of its employees with a special bonus of 5M Won (~$3,400). – @ign.com's @wyp.bsky.social #videogame #videogames #gamenews #gameindustry #game #games #gaming

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Crimson Desert Has Sold So Well Developer Pearl Abyss Has Reportedly Given Every Employee a $3,400 Bonus

Crimson Desert has sold so well that its developer, Pearl Abyss, has reportedly given every employee a $3,400 bonus.

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · 14/05/2026

Prominent #indie studios such as Innersloth, Landfall Games, and Kinetic Games are launching funding and publishing arms to support smaller #gamedevs and help them to maintain creative control. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social #indiegames #games #videogames #indiedevs

gamedeveloper.com

Meet the indie studios funding other indie studios

These teams are using their success to fund more indie games.

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 05/05/2026

Educators are the link between research and #students who will redefine the #game industry. Thank you for your commitment to staying on the cutting edge and for believing in the power of #textbooks! #nationalteachersday #teacherappreciationweek #teacher #teacherday #teachersday #games #teachers

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 23/04/2026

We believe that deep dives into game design theory are essential to the industry’s growth. Today we honor the authors and editors who turn complex mechanics into accessible knowledge. Thank you for keeping game education growing! #education #worldbookday #bookday #game #games #books #gamedesign

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 22/04/2026

#HappyEarthDay! Let’s challenge our students and fellow educators to think about the real-world impact of everything they do. From optimizing code to reducing hardware waste, the future of game education is green. #earthday #earth #greenfuture #green #greenliving #sustainability #nature #ecofriendly

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 21/04/2026

Celebrating those who are doing the hard work of turning creative ideas into playable realities. Here’s to the curiosity that drives the industry forward. #creativity #innovation #creativityandinnovation #worldcreativityday #worldcreativityandinnovationday #wcid

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 21/04/2026

Libraries are hubs for #innovation and #digitalliteracy. Today, we salute the #library workers who are transforming these spaces into high-tech labs for their communities. #nationallibraryworkersday #nationallibraryweek #libraryweek #textbooks #education #edtech #booklovers #libraries

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · 16/04/2026

The recent surge of #indiefilms such as Iron Lung & Exit 8 suggests that #indiegame adaptations can thrive by prioritizing creative collaboration w/orig devs over the committee-led approach of AAA giants. – @simonsaybrams.bsky.social @avclub.com #indie #indiemovies www.avclub.com/video-game-m...

avclub.com

Indie filmmakers are fighting the Marvelfication of video game movies

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here, but so is a potential revolution in the making of video game adaptations.

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 15/04/2026

NVIDIA has achieved near-total dominance of the PC graphics market—capturing 94%+ of #GPU sales while AMD’s plummeted following a retreat from high-end #hardware. Intel has also remained virtually non-existent in the graphics space. – @pcworld.com's @markhachman.bsky.social #tech #technology #games

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Nvidia gobbles up 94% of the PC graphics card market

The latest analysis of the PC graphics-card market shows AMD following Intel's plunge in market share, ceding almost the entire PC graphics market to Nvidia.

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 15/04/2026

Novy knows VR. And a bunch of other platforms and genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮 #indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #vr #virtualreality #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gamedesign

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Novy Unlimited | VR Compilation 🎮

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 10/04/2026

@arcsystemworks.com's Daisuke Ishiwatari warns that overspecialization in #gamedev is a career risk & that sticking to a single niche can leave a team unable to adapt when projects fail or markets shift. – @videogameschronicle.com's @scully1888.bsky.social www.videogameschronicle.com/news/guilty-...

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 10/04/2026

Sony is reportedly conducting dynamic A/B pricing experiments on the PlayStation Store, using specific identifiers to offer personalized discounts of up to 17.6% to select user segments. – @vixx.bsky.social on @gibiz.bsky.social #games #gameindustry #gamenews www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-is-repo...

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INDIESPACE @indiespace.com · 08/04/2026

Quillo Entertainment's Onon Ng talks with Hey Poor Player’s Josh Speer about how *Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale* evolved from a lighthearted prologue into a deeply personal exploration of the intersection between emotional apocalypse and hope. #game #videogame #indie #indiegame #indiedev #gameplay

heypoorplayer.com

An Interview with Quillo Entertainment about Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale

HPP's Josh gets a chance to interview Onon Ng of Quillo Entertainment about Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale. A tale of apocalypse and utopia from a small indie team.

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 01/04/2026

Breaking: Local game designer actually clears backlog. Investigation pending. #HappyAprilFoolsDay #AprilFool #AprilFoolsDay #AprilFools

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 27/03/2026

The legal battle over SUBNAUTICA 2 has intensified as lawyers for Unknown Worlds co-founders accuse Krafton of intentionally leaking a May early access release date to undermine a court-ordered leadership reinstatement. – @gibiz.bsky.social's @sophiemjourno.bsky.social #games #videogames #gaming

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Unknown Worlds co-founders' lawyers accuse Krafton of "intentionally leaking" Subnautica 2 release date

"Krafton self-servingly announced the launch without any regard to its impact on the game, the team, or the community," say lawyers

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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 25/03/2026

PAX East starts tomorrow! Wishing our friends in the game community a successful weekend of networking and fun 🎮 #pax #paxeast #games #videogames #gaming #gamedev

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GDE Series @gdeseries.com · 17/03/2026

Feeling lucky to be part of such a vibrant community of learners and leaders. Here’s to finding inspiration in every corner of the industry! Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #stpatrick #saintpatricksday #saintpatrick #happystpatricksday

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KSPACE @kaleidospace.com · 14/03/2026

Infinite, non-repeating, and always a good excuse for a party. Happy Pi Day! #piday #happypiday #piday2026

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KSPACE @kaleidospace.com · 12/03/2026

Researchers at Cortical Labs have successfully trained a “biocomputer” chip powered by human brain cells to play #DOOM in just a few days – showing that biological neural systems can be programmed with ease. – @newscientist.com's @alexwilkins.bsky.social #deeptech #retrogame #gaming #science #tech

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Human brain cells on a chip learned to play Doom in a week

Neuron-powered computer chips can now be easily programmed to play a first-person shooter game, bringing biological computers a step closer to useful applications

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