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André Bernhardt

@indieadvisor.bsky.social
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André 4.000 (he/him) / Works with indies devs - now with SpielFabrique 🏭 / Private thoughts & opinions here 💭 / ♥s games, books & pencils ✏ / Neutral Good out of Offenbach 🦊

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NOTHING MATTERS 🪰 @nothingmattersug.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We'll be there, pitching games and takin' names. Who's coming to Berlin?
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
TIL: Witchfluencer Thanks #Deutschlandfunk 📻
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Looking forward to it 🇨🇭
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MONOWAVE 🎶 OUT NOW @studiobbb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
MONOWAVE is out now! 💛 Sing to share emotions with spirits and find new paths in this puzzle-platforming adventure. Play solo or in local two-player co-op. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2680440/...
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I am still not sure whether I really like Sol Cesto or not. Thanks Epic for giving it a way for free, but as I said I am not sure, whether I really like the game play or whether I am just a "victim" of the excellent gamifcation.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#TIL: Loot is a hindu word madrascourier.com/insight/trac... #EIC
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Tracing The History Of The Word Loot | Madras Courier
The word “Loot” is now part of the English language. The words loot, looted and looting are commonly used. It’s entree into the English language is fairly recent, a few centuries old. It’s history is…
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SteamDB @steamdb.info · 13/09/2026
Steam Party-Based RPG Fest will begin tomorrow steamdb.info/sales/history/?event=2…
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When is the Next Steam Sale? · Party-Based RPG Fest begins 14 September 2026
Steam Autumn Sale 2026 starts 1 October 2026. Live countdown to the next Steam sale with exact dates for all upcoming sales.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Everybody loves free 🗝️s - Part II First come - first serve: St3am does it: JR7V(six)-MHPIZ-38PR7 Enjoy 🕹️
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Who will I see in Zürich this October at #gamespaceconference - who is not out of Switzerland?
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Everybody loves free 🗝️s First come - first serve: St3am does it: IIQ4A-2P5E7-E2C(two)N Enjoy 🕹️
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GamesMarket @gamesmarket.global · 09/09/2026
60 teams can get a free exhibition slot at the Baltic Games Fest 2027 in Neumünster, with the application opening right now. All teams are also enrolled into the Awards automatically. www.gamesmarket.global/baltic-games...
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Baltic Games Fest 2027 Opens Application for Free Expo Slots
60 teams can get a free exhibition slot at the Baltic Games Fest 2027 in Neumünster, with the application opening right now. All teams are also enrolled into the Awards automatically.
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SpielFabrique @spielfabrique.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Heyy, We're currently working on a new program about self-publishing, and we really need your help and input! 🙏 Please be so kind as to take a few minutes to answer our survey. It will really help us make the program as relevant as possible! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Thaaaaank you 😁
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SpielFabrique Self-Publishing Survey
We are currently setting up a workshop series about Self-Publishing. Let us know what you are interested in, when talking about self-publishing, so we can adjust it accordingly.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We are doing a small survey on self-publishing. If you are a dev and have a minute to spare - please leave some answers here: forms.gle/anmkVc1NqKQb... Thanks a lot 💌 #sharingiscaring
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SpielFabrique Self-Publishing Survey
We are currently setting up a workshop series about Self-Publishing. Let us know what you are interested in, when talking about self-publishing, so we can adjust it accordingly.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
On my way to #gamescom and #gcdev. Greetings from the train. Who am I going to see there? You will find me at the @gamescomdev.bsky.social indie expo Mo and Tue and most likely running around the business center from wednesday on. See you all soon!
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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 21/08/2026
No matter how they spell it, go support your local library 📚💙
A pixelated image of a boy in a striped shirt with a yellow face in front of a brick library with lights shining from inside. The terrain is snowy. A sign above the door says "Librarby"
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Paris Game Biz 🎮👔🤝 @parisgamebiz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🎮 Studios, we’re back with more! Applications for Paris Game Biz are open until September 14. To help you polish your project, we’re hosting a second dedicated webinar on September 4 at 2:00 PM (CEST). One last chance to get your questions answered! 💡 Sign up for the webinar: buff.ly/0p5LKRr
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Join the SpielFabrique African Industry Mixer at gamescom on Thursday 4 pm 👇 Thanks to @xsolla.bsky.social and #Maliyogames Nigeria is Heading to gamescom for the First Time - www.gamesmarket.global/nigeria-is-h...
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Nigeria is Heading to gamescom for the First Time
Nigeria will have its first gamescom pavilion ever this year, in Hall 4.1. The booth is organised under Games from Nigeria by Nigerian studio Maliyo Games and the French Embassy in Nigeria, while PR i...
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Today I learned (out of a newsletter) 💡 HR tip | Is an employee entitled to pay during pre-trial detention? 1/2 🧶
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Joining the hypetrain: something something #gamescom something! PS: Will be there - see you 👀
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./yemáko/badgames.zip @badgameszip.itch.io · 10/08/2026
sorry to the haters but the CORRECT order to play the series is A Short Hike Big Walk Marathon
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
If you are to lazy to press WIN + . to access your favourite emoji - which is obviously this one -> 👇 I have a super hint for you: If you press ALT + 128071 you can make it appear way faster! 👇 Follow me for more amazing life hacks! There is extra room for comments here 👇
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
How does ist work with the gamescom tickets/ passes this year? It seems a bit complicated as old traditions seem to be gone and other things changed as well. Like devcom being "gamescom dev" now. Let´s take a look on the business side of tickets as far as I got it 👀 🧶 1/4
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
@edgeofdusk.com Came via Markan 👀
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Check your password and password security - you might be surprised 🙀 bitwarden.com/password-str...
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Indie Devs & Games @indiedevgames.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Hey #IndieDev #GameDev. Why not tell us about your #IndieGame #RPG #Adventure and submit it to this #Steam event!? ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/12XU...
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Fall Epic RPG Adventure Festival
Calling all RPG developers! Whether your game is a 2D RPG, 3D RPG, JRPG, RPG Maker project, tactical RPG, action RPG, or something completely genre-bending, this festival is built to celebrate everyt...
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I really wish someone would unrequestedly send me details about all participants of gamescom for a fee 😅
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Greetings from the #germandevdays in beautiful Frankfurt am Main. Who else is here these days?
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Dear Indie Devs, Join Games Ground 5th - 8th November this year by applying to the Indie Ground here: www.gamesground.de/de/business-... Best regards, André #indiegamedev
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Indie Ground | Games Ground - Berlin Gaming Festival
5.- 8. November 2026 | Alte Münze Berlin
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Swiss Game Hub @swissgamehub.com · 09/07/2026
You working on a game and looking for a publisher? We're hosting a publisher session at the Gamespace Conference and are looking for studios to showcase in a private publisher preview. Present your game, meet publishers, and network at the apéro. Sign up: forms.gle/71eZJCgHbgJP4CQS6
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Keep up the good work @aldamamigames.bsky.social 🏆 #berlingamescene How Aldamami Games' Bloodletter Is Holding Up in Early Access www.gamesmarket.global/how-aldamami...
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How Aldamami Games' Bloodletter Is Holding Up in Early Access
Bloodletter, the debut game from Aldamami Games, has been in Early Access since late March 2026. We spoke to Katharina 'Mikey' Müller to find out how satisfied the team is with the launch, how the gam...
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Life can be so easy as game dev ;) “In many ways the easiest path to funding is to ignore all the people with money,” he said. “In fact do these things like speed the evidence, get a playable build as quickly as possible, start running playtests, put a ... 1/2 🧶
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ICO 👁️ @icopartners.com · 02/07/2026
A follow up on this, by @icotom.icopartners.com. Images attached: - Weekly Steam releases (2019-today) - Monthly Steam releases (2019-today) The number of games out is increasing fast. There are also bigger gaps between busy months and less busy months - but every month is busy now.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It´s always helpful to switch the driver seat to understand others like Publishers vs. Devs vs. Investors. Read the interesting take here 👇 www.gamesindustry.biz/i-literally-...
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"I literally built an investment firm that wouldn't have funded my own pitch" – Why the money isn't reaching the games that need it
The results of a workshop at Madeira Games Summit showed how investors and developers work from a totally different mindset
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Forgot where I read it first but someone shared it and I read it and now I am sharing it: No one is going to buy your game! illomens.itch.io/no-one-is-go...
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NO-ONE IS GOING TO BUY YOUR GAME by ill omens
A Manifesto For Making Games
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Spreading some Kickstarter love: Check out "Frieda is Changing: A Detective Point & Click Adventure" by Mucks!Games on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/muc... PS: They offer incredible hand-knitted sweater swag 👕
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Frieda is Changing: A Detective Point & Click Adventure
A young girl must find out what happened to her missing sister to save herself from turning into a werewolf.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
@byterockers.games Was nice at the Planetarium yesterday - thanks for invite. Didn´t take any pictures sadly and was a bit motion sick, but thanks still and all the best for #exovia. I had a very good time 🥳
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
@gamesbavaria.bsky.social Grüße aus dem ICE - mit ungewollter Übernachtung in Erfurt dank der #deutschenbahn sitze ich jetzt schon wieder im ICE - next stops - Nürnberg und dann schon Level up! Ick freu mir!
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Ido Yehieli - Stellar Cartography Interactive @tametick.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
My game Prophet Margin's demo is coming to this year's Next Fest! Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/... Sharing appreciated 🙏
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I can see this - such a cozy trailer (again) 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_uv...
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Big Walk - Release Date Announcement
Big Walk is coming to Steam, Switch 2, & PlayStation 5 on August 4 2026! Let House House show you some of the things you might get up to in a play session of Big Walk. Wishlist here:…
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Greetings from the GAME association members gathering. See you all later at the #sommerfest 🦩
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🚂I took the night train to Nordic game conference! If you are into travelling with night trains AMA on my trip Berlin -> Malmö (Stockholm) and/ or read my blog entry: theindieadvisory.de?p=216 #nordicgame #nightjet
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
TIL: 👇 PS: Waiting for the #goerli to be featured in Nintendo games as well. By the way it is open again at nights ⛓️‍💥
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Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg @medienboard.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
WE ARE HIRING! Du willst die Förderung von Games- und XR-Projekten sowie -Events in der Hauptstadtregion noch besser machen? Dann komm zu uns! Wir suchen ab dem nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt 2 Förderreferent:innen mit dem Schwerpunkt Games sowie XR und Zukunftstechnologien. t1p.de/We-are-hiring
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
@zamarkand.bsky.social Greeting from gamescom dev indie expo. Please get back to me here asap or check your emails regarding: indies@gamescomdev.global otherwise you loose your slot soonish.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I am super late on this but if you are on your way to #nordicgame and care about sustainability drop by here: : www.eventbrite.se/e/sustainabl... I would to, if i am not already at the venue.
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Sustainable Games Alliance Beer Together - powered by SYBO & Games Denmark
For everyone who wants to enjoy a tasty beverage and meet great people while diving into conversations about resource efficiency and games.
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
If you heard #indiepocalypse before, I guess you know this image, but I was always curious: Steam got released in 2004 (at least in Europe with Halflife 2) What kind of titles where on it before and how?
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
See you at A MAZE 🦩
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
As I wear my new hat working at SpielFabrique I have even more opportunities to share great programs for indie devs - like LMPG: 🎶 "The Let the Music Play Games capacity building program 2026 is a unique opportunity for mid-level professionals from the music and video game sectors to meet ... 1/2 🧶
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The Sustainable Gaming Alliance is doing a meetup today at 5 PM with Unity for Unity developers, where they’ll be showcasing energy efficiency best practices that can extend battery life and gameplay duration by up to 25% and reduce emissions - check it out 🍃 zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Experts Discuss Energy Efficiency: Energy-Saving Plugin for Unity & Tiny Bookstore Best Practices. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ...
Experts Discuss Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Unity: Energy Saving Plugin and Tiny Bookstore Best Practices with David Zapfe-Wildemann Co-Founder of neoludic games UG, maker of Tiny Bookstore and ...
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André Bernhardt @indieadvisor.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
As I wear my new hat working at SpielFabrique I have even more opportunities to share great programs for indie devs - like LMPG: 🎶 "The Let the Music Play Games capacity building program 2026 is a unique opportunity for mid-level professionals from the music and video game sectors to meet ... 1/2 🧶
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