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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 23h

I'm so happy to partner with 14 other awesome indies to announce the INDIES TOGETHER RISE bundle sale! Discounts range from 10% all the way to 65% and end October 8th: store.steampowered.com/publisher/in... #indiestogetherrise #indiegames #indiegaming #steamautumnsale #steamsale

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I'm excited to welcome yas'll back for our first IGA Level 3 in over a year! Spend 2 months with me and my professors to ideate, build and then LAUNCH an original game starting September 15th! Apply here: indiegameacademy.com/class-schedu... #gamedevelopment #gaming #gamers #gamedev #indiedev

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Upcoming FREE intro making games with 8 hours of live lectures in just one weekend! Make your first Unreal game and learn what it takes to go indie in 2026! www.eventbrite.com/e/1997781596... #gamedevelopment #gaming #gamers #unrealengine #unrealgames

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I'm excited to say we're running our first UNREAL ENGINE Level 1 weekend bootcamp September 5th & 6th! 8 live hours of live lessons from 7 smart professors FOR FREE www.eventbrite.com/e/1997781596... #gamedevelopment #unrealdevelopment #unrealengine #bootcamp #indiegames

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Would it be better if storage capacity in video games was realistic? 🧳 #gaming #gamers #realism #gamedevelopment #indiegames

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

How video game developers are reacting to the friend slop wave 🏄🏼‍♂️🏄🏼‍♀️ #gamedev #indiedev #friendslop #gaming #gamedevelopment

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Hey friends! We're running a 100% free 100% live intro to the Unreal Engine for the first time inside our Discord! Spend 2 hours making a 3D Platformer, perfect for absolute beginners! www.eventbrite.com/e/from-nothi... #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #unrealengine #gaming

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From Nothing to Mario in Two Hours! Learn UNREAL Game Development!

Learn the basics of using Unreal engine to make games. Go from knowing nothing to building a 3D Platformer in just two hours!

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Looking for a cozy puzzle adventure to play with your kids? Look no further than Whiskers, Wizards and Wands! Available today with a limited time launch discount! Link here! linktr.ee/ifyouwillem #gamedev #indiedev #zeldagame #indiegaming #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This Slay the Spire meets Mass Effect game is available on steam NOW! #gamedev #indiedev #gaming #slaythespire #masseffect

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Socialized countries are like a PvE game. Players work together to win or lose. Capitalistic countries are like a Battle Royale. Almost everyone loses, it's PvP, and the winners are usually the people who paid to win 🏴#anticapitalism #socialism #gamedev #gaming #gamers

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Once you become a game dev you can't see the world the same anymore ✨#gamedevelopment #gamedesign #leveldesign #gaming #gamedev

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

There is no wrong way to make games. Just make something delightful for a real type of person 💜 #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #indiegaming #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

IGA Level 3 is BACK! Join a team, brainstorm a game, build it to launch under the guidance of 5 game industry vets! Class starts **Sep 7** and we're running an early bird special for $200 off until Aug 1! indiegameacademy.com/class-schedu... #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gaming #gamers

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Level 3 Class Schedule – Indie Game Academy

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

This Shmamazon box won't deliver itself! The Box is Alive comes to Early Access on Steam, today! #gamedev #indiedev #iambread #gamedevelopment #gaming store.steampowered.com/app/3961120/...

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Professor Reveal Alert! Come launch an original game under the live guidance of these fine folks in just 2 months! Apply here: indiegameacademy.com/class-schedu... Class starts September 7! Get you a seat! #gamedev #gamedeveducation #gamedevelopment #gaming #gamers

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Box is Alive team has been working on this game for almost 2 years, and it launches tomorrow! Nabil, Teja, Kito and their whole crew has POURED their love into this game, so wishlist it today for them, and maybe give it a purchase tomorrow!!! #gamedev #iambread #indiegames #indiegaming #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Hey friends, I have a request today. Our good friend and Chief Wizard of Marketing, Ulises Rubino, has been affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, and he could use your help. You can read more and donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/helping-ul... #spreadthelove #venezuela

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Donate to Helping Ulises Rebuild After the Earthquakes, organized by Indie Game Academy

Supporting Ulises & His Family About Indie Game Academy Indie … Indie Game Academy needs your support for Helping Ulises Rebuild After the Earthquakes

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

When I was younger I couldn't wait to escape home. I bounced from place to place, spent 5 years on the other end of the country, and explored the wanderlust of youth. But after my thirties really humbled me, I find home to be exactly where I started. #gamedev #lifeadvice #simplelife #homesteading

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Please, if you're going to bet on anyone, bet on you. It's going to take all of us ✨ #together

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I want your best argument for why the most janky N64 game is the greatest of all time ✨ #nintendo64 #gamedev #gamers #retrogaming #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In an industry that currently demands monetary perfection, let me just say clearly "you are enough". Keep at it my friends. Indies together strong 💜 #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #indiegaming #indiegamers

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

AAA executives after seeing the success of Meccha Chameleon probably 😂 #gamedev #videogames #gaming #mecchachameleon #starwarsoutlaws

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Music shoutout! My partner is releasing a new EP and this first song was inspired by our quiet romance in Worcester, MA. It's one of my favorites: open.spotify.com/track/2oraFo... #gamedev #indiedev #music #electropop #newmusic

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Forever's Gonna Find Me

Llynks · Forever's Gonna Find Me · Song · 2026

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

After 1.5 years this husband and wife duo released Whiskers, Wizards and Wands, a hand-drawn 2.5D Zelda-like with wand crafting, an orchestral soundtrack, and cute cats! Support indies! 🐈https://store.steampowered.com/app/3588160/Whiskers_Wizards_and_Wands/ #gamedev #indiedev #indiegaming

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Whiskers, Wizards and Wands on Steam

A cozy puzzle adventure game where players use their creativity to explore a whimsical world, solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and of course…fight baddies!

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Tim Wood and I are launching Season 4 of the Indie Game Guildhall, our indie founder focussed podcast, on June 17th at 12pm EST inside the Indie Game Academy Discord! We'll be live here: buff.ly/MvCBaRt #gamedev #indiedev #indiegameacademy #podcast #indiegaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The last hour. Eyes bleary. Fingers bleeding. I've played 23 indie games over the last 23 hours straight. Just ONE MORE before WONDROUS SLEEP. Hang with me as we close it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQA... #videogames #gaming #gamers #gamedev #streaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

HOME STRETCH! I just have 3 games left of my 24 indie games I've been playing over 24 hours! We're here to drive wishlists for great devs in their time of need. AND I DEFINITELY DON'T NEED SLEEP (plz come hang www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQA... ) #gamers #gaming #gamedevelopment #videogames #indiegames

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

WOW. 75% IS A NICE NUMBER. I'M 75% OF THE WAY THROUGH PLAYING 24 INDIE GAMES OVER 24 HOURS LIVE! Stop by to help support them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQA... #gaming #gamers #gamedevelopment #indiedev #indiegaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

HALFWAY THROUGH! I'm halfway through 24 hours of indie gaming straight to help devs get wishlists! AND I'M DEFINITELY OKAY. AND NOT STRUGGLING. Come watch me be... okay! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQA... #gaming #gamers #indiegames #gamedevelopment #gamedevelopers

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We're 6 hours in with 18 hours left of my 24 hour indie game stream gauntlet! Mental health reports still indicate "stable". Stop by to support indies! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQA... #gamedevelopment #gaming #gamers #gamedev #indiegames

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I'm NOW LIVE for the next 24 hours playing 24 indie games back to back to help drive them wishlists! Come hang with me!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQA... #indiegames #gamedev #indiegaming #gaming #gamers

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I'm just 3 hours away from sacrificing my sanity to play 24 Indie Games for 24 hours straight! Join me on YouTube Live all of Sunday starting at 12am EST to support Indies! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQA... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #indiegaming #gamers

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Starting TONIGHT from 12am EST - 11:59pm EST Sunday the 14th I'll be playing 24 different indie games for 24 hours straight! Stop by to support indies and watch me slowly go insane!!! 🤪 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #gaming #gamers linktr.ee/ifyouwillem

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

In 2014 Indie games made $1 B. In 2025 $5 B. By 2030 they'll make $10 B. Indies are the future, and we're happy to help launch three this month. And they need your Wishlists! 🪐 Daughter of the Rift coming June 16: Space deck combat: store.steampowered.com/app/3588170/... #gamedevelopment #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

LAUNCH IS UNDER A WEEK AWAY! I'm so proud of Kristi Eckert, Douglas Terhune and Nabil Oueida (and their incredible teams!) for taking the plunge and pursuing indie founding! Their games all launch WITHIN 3 WEEKS! #indiegaming #gamedev #gamedevelopment #steamgames #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

How us poor poor gake devs react when you wicked gamers leak our hard work 💔😭 #gamedev #gaming #gamedevelopment #leaks #leakedgame

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

When a Game Dev with ADHD tries to get something done on their game 🫠 #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #adhd #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Try, fail, try again. The other night I attempted to make a spruce beer that turned out so vile I swear I can still taste it. But meanwhile this happy little mead is more delcious every day 💜 #brewing #keeptrying #keepatit

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Today I would like to say: it is normal to be thinking about quitting. It is normal to be exhausted. It is normal to be unexcited. And yet I urge you to keep at it. ✨ #gamedev #indiedev #positivementalattitude #optimism #tenacity #gamedevelopment #gamingindustry #gamers #gaming #artist #creative

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Daughter of the Rift is the deckbuilding of Slay the Spire meets the narrative of Mass Effect, made by indies for $0. Help them hit 2k wishlists and beat the big publishers, today! linktr.ee/ifyouwillem #gamedev #indiedev #masseffect #slaythespire #gamers

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Game studios usually love speedrunners, but not all of them... 🏃🏼#gamedev #indiedev #speedrunning #gamers #gaming

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Willem Delventhal @ifyouwillem.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

How video gake developers react to their game getting review bombed (it's a love hate relationship) 💥💥💥#gamedev #indiedev #reviewbomb #gamers #gaming

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