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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 28/09/2026

Video Game Education is relatively new and some wonder whether the degree is worth it. Join Valencia Coleman, a technical designer and adjunct professor, as she shares her experience as a student, teacher, and professional game dev. 🗓️October 3, 2026 ⏰10:00 AM PT Keep an eye out here for the link!

IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Valencia Coleman. Video Game Education. October 3, 2026 at 10am PST.

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 26/09/2026

🚨Two Hours Away--Don't Miss It!🚨 Paige Carter will be sharing her journey into the industry and day to day work as a character artist. The highlights, the lessons, and the friends we made along the way! 🗓️TODAY ⏰9:00 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/zhjug11 #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry #videogameart

IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Paige Carter. An artist's journey through game dev. September 26, 2026. 9am PST.

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 25/09/2026

🚨 Don't forget to join us TOMORROW 🚨 Paige Carter will be sharing her journey into the industry and day to day work as a character artist. The highlights, the lessons, and the friends we made along the way! 🗓️September 26, 2026 ⏰9:00 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/zhjug11 #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 23/09/2026

🎥 A new IGDA Foundation Speaker Series recording is live! GC Chew shares insights into the ins and outs of starting your own game studio, from building an independent company to navigating the challenges that come with it. Watch now: buff.ly/aAs3H3y #GameDev #IndieDev

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GC Chew on Starting Your Own Game Studio | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series

In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, GC Chew shares insights into the ins and outs of starting your own game studio. From taking the first steps toward becoming an independent studio to…

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 22/09/2026

🎮The quest begins! #QuestlineOnline kicks off today! Over the next six weeks, 80 grantees representing 29 countries will connect with 80 mentors and 20 speakers for a journey of learning, mentorship, and community. We can’t wait to see what this incredible #gamedev group accomplishes together.❤️💛

IGDA Foundation. 6 weeks, 80 grantees, 20 speakers. Questline Online 2026 starts now!

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 19/09/2026

📢 Join us this month as Paige Carter shares about her journey into the industry and day to day work as a character artist. The highlights, the lessons, and the friends we made along the way! 🗓️September 26, 2026 ⏰9:00 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/xe5LSqS #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry #videogameart

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 18/09/2026

Here is our last (but not least) group of wonderful #QuestlineOnline grantees for 2026! 🥳 🟡 Hazel Blackwood 🔴 Sara Echeverría 🟡 Katherine Vildoso 🔴 Tatjana Ristić 🟡 Sophie Azlan 👉 Want to be like them? Keep an eye out this Spring when our next application period opens! #gamedevs #indiedevs

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 17/09/2026

⏰ LAST CALL, game devs! The Big Blast’n Sounds for Game Devs Humble Bundle ends in 24 HOURS! Pay $20+ for 48 royalty-free music & sample packs and help support the IGDA Foundation at the same time. 🎮🔊❤️💛 Grab it before it’s gone: buff.ly/JWNWz6G #GameDev #IndieGameDev

Big Blast'n Sounds for Game Devs. Supporting IGDA Foundation. Software Bundle

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 16/09/2026

💛❤️ There’s always room for more great people in the Questline community! Meet five more #QuestlineOnline grantees. 🔴 Selen Lun 🟡 Sherry He 🔴 Maria Zapodeanu 🟡 Mico Ramos 🔴 Tania Olarte #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 14/09/2026

🚀 They’re talented, they’re passionate, and they’re ready to level up their game industry journeys! Meet five more #QuestlineOnline grantees. 💛 Lucy Stevens ❤️ Taylor Merrill 💛 Megumi Fujita ❤️ Jordan Hill 💛 Merel Steeland #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 11/09/2026

👀 Wondering who’s part of this year’s Questline: Online cohort? Let’s meet five more grantees! ❤️ Kevin Luk 💛 James E. Muhembano ❤️ Phoebe Yemi Ara 💛 Ramanand Purizaga ❤️ Sam Butin #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 10/09/2026

🔊 Give your game’s audio library a power-up! The Big Blast’n Sounds for Game Devs Humble Bundle has 48 royalty-free song & sample packs for $20+—with everything from cinematic to ambient sounds. Plus, your purchase supports the IGDA Foundation! ❤️💛 👉️ buff.ly/1emlZcs #GameDev #IndieDev #GameAudio

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 10/09/2026

💫 Five more grantees, five more unique journeys, and so many exciting possibilities ahead! ❤️ Kora Lee 💛 Ioannis KarAvas ❤️ Ilianna Kamtsiora 💛 Emmanuel Silva Santisteban Amésquita ❤️ Holly O'Neill #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 09/09/2026

🎮 Download for Charity 2027 is coming to Steam! This year’s theme: Press ‘Start’ Together—a celebration of multiplayer, co-op games, and the communities we build by playing together. ❤️💛 📅 Late May 2027 🎮 Devs: Submit by Dec. 17, 2026! Learn more: buff.ly/E0lLcsf #DLC2027 #PressStartTogether

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 08/09/2026

🎮 The Questline: Online spotlight continues! Meet five more of this year’s incredible grantees. 💛 Felix Pelletier-Marion ❤️Saima Sipy Nangraj 💛 Gideon Uwem ❤️ Carla Cerutti 💛 Esteban Gaete Flores #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 04/09/2026

🎮 The Questline: Online spotlight continues! Meet five more of this year’s incredible grantees. 💛 Fahim Faysal ❤️ Emma Losin 💛 Brandon Smith ❤️ Adriana Vilcapoma 💛 Evan Charfauros #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 03/09/2026

🎮🔊 Game devs, need some new sounds? The Big Blast’n Sounds for Game Devs Humble Bundle is still live! Pay $20+ to unlock 48 royalty-free music & sample packs—and support the IGDA Foundation while you stock up your audio library. ❤️💛 Check out the bundle: buff.ly/qCQ9sgD #GameDev #IndieGameDev

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 02/09/2026

🌟 Meet five more talented folks who are bringing their ideas, creativity, and passion to Questline: Online! ❤️ Corina Diaz 💛 Devinne Moses ❤️ Dr. Glaire Anderson 💛 Andrew Liao ❤️ Deborah D'Antonio #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 01/09/2026

✨ Questline: Gamescom 2026 — what a week! ✨ We’re celebrating our Questline cohort, along with the IGDA Foundation alumni and volunteers who joined us in Cologne! From mentorship and community to new connections and opportunities, we’re so proud of everything our community accomplished. ❤️💛

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 29/08/2026

🚨Two Hours Away--Don't Miss It!🚨 We'll be learning from Godavari Hughes as she discusses the origin story of Glitched, building community, networking and forging your own path in games! 🗓️August 29, 2026 ⏰9:30 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/NDEAjrA #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry #IGDAFoundation

IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker: Godavari Hughes; Glitched, Women n Games, and Building Your Own Community. August 29, 2026 at 9:30 am PST

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 28/08/2026

🎮🔊 Need sounds for your next game? The Big Blast’n Sounds for Game Devs Humble Bundle includes 48 royalty-free song & sample packages for $20+—and purchases help support the IGDA Foundation! ❤️💛 Grab the bundle and support game dev: buff.ly/cr7a54p #GameDev #IndieGameDev @humblebundle.com

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 28/08/2026

🚨 Don't forget to join us TOMORROW 🚨 We'll be learning from Godavari Hughes as she discusses the origin story of Glitched, building community, networking and forging your own path in games! 🗓️August 29, 2026 ⏰9:30 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/vFNaj0w #gamedev #indiedev #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 27/08/2026

🤩 We’ve got five more featured #QuestlineOnline grantees for you to congratulate today! ❤️ Chris Gayle 💛 Aderyn Clark ❤️ Bernard Masika 💛 Doctor E C Dukes ❤️ Chris "Chrispy" Poermandya #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 25/08/2026

🎮 Gamescom is officially underway! 🌍✨ Our Questline: Gamescom cohort has already been busy making connections, meeting fellow developers, and having conversations with industry leaders. Here’s to new opportunities and connections that last beyond the show! 💜 #Questline2026 #QuestlineGamescom

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 24/08/2026

🎉 Congrats to today's batch of #QuestlineOnline grantee spotlights! 💛 Ash Brock ❤️ Soham Sen 💛 Betty Qin ❤️ Daniel González Con 💛 Ashley Blood #IGDAFQuestline2026 #GameDevs #IndieDevs #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 23/08/2026

Join us this month in learning from Godavari Hughes, founder of Glitched - Women in Game Dev as she discusses the origin story of Glitched, building community, networking and forging your own path in games! 🗓️August 29, 2026 ⏰9:30 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/vFNaj0w #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 19/08/2026

Who else loves getting to know the new #QuestlineOnline grantees as much as we do? 🙋 ❤️ Mays Dweiri 💛 Santiago Baravalle ❤️ Carrie Smith 💛 Alessandro Ferrari ❤️ Nicole Gesare Onyiego #QuestlineOnline #IGDAFQuestline2026 #GameDevs #IndieDevs #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 17/08/2026

What do these #QuestlineOnline grantees have in common? 🤔 They’re all going to make the games industry a better place! ❤️ Jennifer Lee 💛 Carlos Ortiz ❤️ Fitriani Revanda 💛 Mayra Rosa Bermudez Puente ❤️ Louisa Tsai #IGDAFQuestline2026 #GameDevs #IndieDevs #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 14/08/2026

🤩 We can’t wait to see what these Questline: Online grantees create! 💛 Heinz DuBois Vera ❤️ Constanza Contreras 💛 Héctor Almeida ❤️ Lyn Dang 💛 Vadym Palchyk #IGDAFQuestline2026 #QuestlineOnline #GameDevs #IndieDevs

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 12/08/2026

✨ Check out these Virtual Exchange grantees—they’re going to do amazing things! - Dannie Huamani, Alex Beaty, Daniela Rocha, Ayodeji Daniel, and Sarah Mak #IGDAFQuestline2026 #QuestlineOnline #GameDevs #IndieDevs

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 10/08/2026

📢 It’s time to announce our amazing new Questline cohorts! Our first group will participate in both Questline: Online and Questline: Gamescom - Chima Denzel Ngerem, Juelle Ann Q. Quilantang, María José Granillo Guardado, Ariana Phillips Rojas, and David Olamide! #QuestineOnline #QuestlineGamescom

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 07/08/2026

🌟 Our Questline cohorts are official! 🌟 We're excited to welcome 80 grantees across four cohorts: Velocity, Scholars, Next Gen Leaders, and our NEW Early Career cohort. Starting next week, we'll introduce them one by one. Stay tuned! 🎉 #IGDAFQuestline #QuestlineOnline #QuestlineGamescom

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 05/08/2026

👽 #WishlistWednesday This week we're spotlighting Destabilized, a co-op sci-fi horror game for fans of SCP and Alien: Isolation! Shout out to 2025 alum @asaraviapt.bsky.social, who's been working on the game's narrative and marketing. ✨ Wishlist it on Steam: buff.ly/6VO8Pmi #GameDev #IndieGame

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 04/08/2026

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday Check out Velocity '24 alum @elegantlydark.bsky.social on The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope podcast by @inkle.co! She discusses player choice, narrative design, and how she structures game stories. 🎧 buff.ly/oqIdchV #gamedev #narrativedesign

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 31/07/2026

🎮 #FeatureFriday What starts with one opportunity can inspire generations. IGDAF co-founder Neil Kirby reflects on the Foundation's origins, its growth, and the moment when former grantees become leaders who give back to the next generation. Watch the latest Game Changers: buff.ly/THCclJ5

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 29/07/2026

⚡ #WishlistWednesday This week we're featuring HRSPWR, an upcoming arcade style racer created by 2024 IGDA Foundation alum O. Kaya! ✨ Wishlist it on Steam: buff.ly/HVCbZCv Congrats to @oksoft.itch.io—we're excited to follow the journey! 💜 #GameDev #IndieGame #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 28/07/2026

🎥 A new IGDA Foundation Speaker Series recording is live! Launching your game soon? Sean Maggard of Ember PR shares practical last-minute PR strategies to help indie developers make the most of launch. More Speaker Series recordings are on the way! Watch now: buff.ly/ZLffjxz #GameDev #IndieDev

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Sean Maggard on Last-Minute Indie Game PR | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series

In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, Sean Maggard of Ember PR shares practical strategies for promoting your indie game when launch is just around the corner. From prioritizing media…

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 25/07/2026

🚨Two Hours Away--Don't Miss It!🚨 🗓️TODAY, July 25, 2026 ⏰12:00 PM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/8neobud #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry #IGDAFoundation

IGDA Foundation Monthly Speakers: Resilience and Transferable Skills with Joy Horvath, Livestream Host at Unity on July 25, 2026 at 12PM PT.

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 24/07/2026

This industry is at its best when we come together to help others. Juntos: Game Jam for Venezuela Earthquake Relief, a community-driven effort with the @globalgamejam.bsky.social and @wfpusa.bsky.social, is bringing devs together to raise funds for Venezuela. 💝 Choose your quest: buff.ly/YloZU1p

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 22/07/2026

🚀 #WishlistWednesday Rogue Eclipse is almost here! 🌌 Congrats to NGL 2022 alum @mcdoogleh.bsky.social! With its August 7 release just around the corner, now's the perfect time to wishlist it! ✨ buff.ly/RW3w52z #GameDev #IndieGame #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 20/07/2026

🎥 A new Speaker Series recording is live! Christine & Harrison Wade of FlatNine Games discuss their journey from theater to game development. We'll keep adding past Speaker Series sessions over the coming weeks, plus future talks! Watch now: buff.ly/Fi1eg16 #GameDev #IndieDev

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Christine & Harrison Wade on Building FlatNine Games | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series

In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, Christine and Harrison Wade of FlatNine Games share their journey from running a successful theater company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to founding an…

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 16/07/2026

Join us this month in learning from Joy Horvath, Senior Advocate and Livestream Host @unity.com about how to build resilience and think on your feet, transferable skills that apply to the industry, and more! 🗓️July 25, 2026 ⏰12:00 PM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/riK9zb6 #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 15/07/2026

🌞 Thanks to everyone who joined us for Summer Alumni Weekend! We welcomed 54 attendees for 16 sessions on topics like game publishing, marketing, community building, and indie development. Huge thanks to our speakers and everyone who made the day such a success! 🧡 📸 #GameDev #IndieDev

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 11/07/2026

⏰ Summer Alumni Weekend starts in ONE HOUR! There's still time to join us for a full day of game dev talks, networking, and game showcases. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Register now: buff.ly/FZoz7Fm #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation

Schedule for IGDA Foundation Summer Alumni Weekend on July 11. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. PDT and includes welcome remarks, alumni talks on game development, networking breaks, game trailer showcases, and closing remarks. See comment text for the complete schedule.

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 10/07/2026

📣 Don't miss out on our free day-long virtual summit TOMORROW!

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 09/07/2026

🎥Our Monthly Speaker Series is now on YouTube! We're kicking things off with filmmaker Theresa Loong discussing the making of Game On! and exploring women and diversity in the games industry. We'll be adding past sessions over the coming weeks, plus all future speakers. Watch now: buff.ly/lmm4b9M

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Theresa Loong on Making Game On! | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series

In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, filmmaker Theresa Loong discusses the making of Game On!, her documentary exploring women and diversity in the video game industry. Theresa shares the…

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 08/07/2026

🌞 Summer Alumni Weekend is this Saturday! Join us for a day of talks, networking, and game showcases covering publishing, marketing, community building, indie dev, and more. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Grab your spot: buff.ly/zlzJb1s #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 03/07/2026

🎮 #FeatureFriday "Believe in yourself. Get involved." @ambrowskii.bsky.social shares how finding a welcoming community through the IGDA Foundation gave her the confidence to pursue her goals—and find her place in games. Watch the latest Game Changers episode: buff.ly/1DznHrR

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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 01/07/2026

🎉 #WishlistWednesday just became #PlayItWednesday! Beastro has officially launched on Steam! 🐻🍳 Huge congratulations to our alum Luiza, and @timberlinestudio.bsky.social on this exciting release. ✨ Time to move it from your wishlist to your library! buff.ly/tdFTvyI #IndieGame #GameDev

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