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Dad Husband 25+ years on the business side of games Founder of @IndieGameBusiness.bsky.social CEO of @thepowellgroup.bsky.social (He/Him)

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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I just backed Libro: 25 Mujeres que crean Videojuegos en Latinoamérica on @kickstarter.com Fantastic initiative that I'm happy to support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cat...
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Libro: 25 Mujeres que crean Videojuegos en Latinoamérica
Testimonios de mujeres latinoamericanas que crean, diseñan y transforman la industria de los videojuegos
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Guy 'Yug' Blomberg @yug.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Devs looking for publishers, please note this if you're joining an event or networking platform - this is a screenshot from a publisher I was chatting with today. You miss 100% of the opportunities that might come your way if you don't at least update your basic details.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We're seeking self-published games or #indiedevs looking for a publisher. This is a free September #Steam event and spotlight for teams without major backing, or for those still searching for a publisher to get discovered. Submissions are open through July 10th! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Prismatic Indie Showcase 2026
Submit your indie game for the chance to be included in Prismatic Indie Showcase 2026, a curated Steam event. This event is dedicated to celebrating games that are self-published or looking for publi...
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Haven't thought about @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social in a while? Join the IGB Discord and see what's up, home to 11k+ industry members. Free pitch deck reviews, podcasts, and networking. discord.gg/indiegamebus...
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Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games
Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
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The Powell Group @thepowellgroup.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
IndieGameBusiness® is hosting a live virtual Pitching Event on Feb 13, 12–1:30 PM ET. Developers can compete for one of three $1,000 USD prizes: Best Pitch Deck, Best Presentation, and Most Anticipated Game. Submit by Feb 6, 2026. forms.gle/c18GrUxv1z9s...
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The Powell Group @thepowellgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Join our growing Discord community, home to 9,200+ game industry pros! Get access to weekly pitch deck reviews, events, and podcasts. All completely free. Hop in and stay connected: 🔗 discord.gg/indiegamebus... #IndieGameDev
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Join the IndieGameBusiness Discord Server!
IndieGameBusiness® is a Powell Group initiative that strives to teach game developers about the business of games. | 9233 members
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The Powell Group @thepowellgroup.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Join our online masterclass with Christian Fonnesbech on building lasting game IPs & brands! 📅 April 23, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM ET 📍 Microsoft Teams | 💲 $75 | 🎟️ 11 tickets left Learn key strategies + live Q&A. Secure your spot now! www.eventbrite.com/e/online-mas... #IndieGameDev #GameDev
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Online Masterclass: How to Build Lasting Game IPs & Brands
A hit game is not enough anymore. Both publishers and studios need to build long-term value. Can your game become a lasting property?
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Shout out to Larry Kuperman and Stephen Kick at @nightdivestudios.bsky.social for this interview. I've said for years when it comes to IP that sometimes "all you need to do is ask" and Stephen personified it! #systemshock #videogames #gamedev #indiepublishing www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/th...
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The rights to one of the greatest PC games of all time languished in the vault of a Midwestern insurance firm until a frustrated player bugged them about a re-release, 'But they asked me if I wanted t...
Thus, Nightdive was born.
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The Powell Group @thepowellgroup.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Join us on May 14th for our IndieGameBusiness® Deep Dive featuring an in-depth discussion on how to successfully market your game in the Game industry. Tickets are free! Register here: indiegamebusiness.com/resources/tr... #VirtualConference #IndieGameDev #FYP
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The Powell Group @thepowellgroup.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
🎮🌟 Join us on Feb 19-20 for our FREE 2-day virtual conference! Listen to fantastic speakers & network with game developers & publishers. Get access to MeetToMatch for unlimited meetings & opportunities! www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #virtualconference #GamingCon #FYP #IndieGameDev
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Only thing you need to know about this. "The ESA has confirmed iicon will allow audience members on an invite-only basis." Welcome to the echo chamber.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Had high hopes for an aurora sighting to kick off Arctic Game Dev but no dice. Got the rest of the week though!
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Leaving soon to fly out to Sweden for Arctic Game Dev. Preflight anxiety engaged!
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
We're doing our thing today over at the @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social YouTube channel! #gamedev ##indiedev #gamedevelopment
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The Powell Group @thepowellgroup.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
🎮🌟 Join us on Feb 19-20 for our FREE 2-day virtual conference! Listen to fantastic speakers & network with game developers & publishers. Get access to MeetToMatch for unlimited meetings & opportunities! www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #virtualconference #GamingCon #FYP #IndieGameDev
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Agora Gaming Partners @agpadvisory.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
As we gear up for the #ArcticGameDev, we’re thrilled to highlight some of the incredible guests joining us - many of whom will be sharing their insights on game funding, publishing, business development, and more #indiegames #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
Happy New Year!



We hope everyone had the chance to enjoy some quality time with loved ones - and maybe even carve out a little time for themselves. As we step into 2025, we’re already gearing up for our first co-hosted event of the year: ❄️ Arctic Game Dev in beautiful northern Sweden, organized in partnership with our friends at Arctic Game



As we prepare for the event, we’re excited to introduce some of the notable guests who will be joining us - many of whom will also be speakers, sharing their insights on game funding, publishing, business development and more: 

✅ Yves Le Yaouanq - Chief Content Officer, Focus Entertainment

✅ Joshua Garrity - Head Game Scout, Secret Mode

✅ Stéphane Bonazza 🔜 PGC London - Senior VP Business Development, Shiro Games

✅ Allan Adham - Head of Game Scouting, PlaySide

✅ Damian Pawlak 🔜 Arctic Game Dev- CEO, Feardemic

✅ Alberto Torgano - Senior Business Development Manager, 505 Games

✅ Adam Snook - Head of Business Development, Kwalee

✅ Victor Lee - Director, Europe Investments & Dev Relations, KRAFTON

✅ Meg Clarke - Senior Game Scout, Team17

✅ Jay Powell - CEO & Founder, The Powell Group

✅ Fedor van Herpen - Director Strategic Partnerships & Co-Founder, MeetToMatch

✅ Jason Della Rocca - Co-founder, Execution Labs



This is just a glimpse of the fantastic lineup of industry leaders who will be attending, and we can't wait to connect with even more of you in #Umeå later this month. If you're attending, let us know - see you there!
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Cantrip Candles @cantripcandles.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
LOS ANGELES! If you need a place to recharge phones, communicate, or a place to get some work done, our doors are OPEN and we have WiFi This fire is brutal, and we want to offer whatever we can to help those who need it. May close early today, but until we do- our house is your house.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
I'll be at Arctic Game Dev in late January and I'm scheduling meetings with developers and publishers now. You can find me on the MeetToMatch platform for the conference. Looking forward to seeing you all there! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #gamedevelopment
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The Powell Group @thepowellgroup.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Join us for IndieGameBusiness®’s Leadership Conference on December 11, 2024, from 9 AM - 5 PM ET! Explore key leadership topics focused on communication & gain insights from industry experts Secure your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameDevTips
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
@pebbster.bsky.social is just one of our fantastic speakers next week at the @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social Leadership Summit. #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #videogames #indiegame
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IndieGameBusiness @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Join us for IndieGameBusiness®’s Leadership Conference on December 11, 2024, from 9 AM - 5 PM ET! Explore key leadership topics focused on communication & gain insights from industry experts Secure your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameDevTips
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.social is excited to host a one-day Leadership Conference on December 11th 🎟️ Free to Attend 💡 Want access to the slides? Register for your ticket! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with industry leaders. indiegamebusiness.com/resources/tr...
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IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive • IndieGameBusiness®
December 11, 2024
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Thanksgiving tradition. #lego #wintervillage
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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Just so we're all clear: moving away from Unity is a HUGE cost for small devs. Learning new systems for alternatives is an immediate, *massive* problem. Your "scoff, why would anyone even use Unity any more?" hot take is not particularly grounded in practicality, I'm afraid.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Red flag to end all red flags.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Current mood.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
After two months I FINALLY cleared the 8th ante in #balatro
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I'm SOOO looking forward to this game!
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Great chat last week with Michael Yum at @pmstudios.bsky.social on why indie teams need to pay more attention to doing physical releases for their games. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #videogame #gameindustry indiegamebusiness.com/physical-gam...
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Physical Game Releases: Transformative Strategies for Success in 2024 • IndieGameBusiness®
Discover the benefits of indie physical game releases and how they can boost visibility, revenue, and audience connection in today's market.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Just got the newsletter from @superjoost.bsky.social. Bleak news. "According to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which analyzed the impact on various consumer electronic categories, video game consoles would become 40% more expensive for US consumers." #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I'm not a boxing fan. I don't remember the last time I saw a boxing match. I'll tell you what I am a fan of though... One of the Paul brothers getting punched in the face by Mike Tyson. So yes, I'm watching this.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
We're live right now with Michael Yum from PM Studios. We're discussing why physical distribution matters for indie teams right now and his journey from QA to CEO! #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #videogames www.youtube.com/live/QKzCpAx...
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
This article by @rbryantfrancis.bsky.social outlines a horrifically low bar for mentoring the next generation of our industry's leaders. I do more for the people and teams I personally mentor than The Game Awards does. And @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social isn't backed by millions of corporate funding!
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
The pitch deck reviews that I mentioned earlier this week are happening today at 2:00 EST. It is only available on our Discord and these weekly reviews are not recorded. #indiegame #gamedev #PitchDeck #IndieDev #Discord #videogame
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
This is the first of our new series of focused one day events. Live talks with Q&A all day. Completely free to attend and participate in, grab a free ticket if you would like to receive all the presentations at the conclusion of the event. #indiegame #gamedev #indiegame #videogames
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Johan Toresson @jtoresson.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Again, if you're a games publisher/investor scout (or do scout work for relevant funding sources), let me know. Retweets appreciated! bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
I just kicked my WoW habit... again. Now this. www.gamespot.com/articles/aft...
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After 20 Long Years, WoW Is Getting Player Housing In Its Midnight Expansion
Home is where the Hearthstone is.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Looking for a publisher? Did you know that @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social releases a full publisher and investor list every year? The 2025 one is coming soon but you can still get the 2024 list. Just hit the link! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #videogames indiegamebusiness.com/publisher-li...
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Gamedevs! If you're looking for tips or guidance on building your #pitchdecks we do weekly pitch deck reviews on the @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social Discord. We also have a few recorded ones we do on YouTube. #gamedev #indiegame ##videogames #pitching www.youtube.com/live/IVb4JEC...
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Johan Toresson @jtoresson.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
If you are an investment or publishing scout in the games industry, and you are active here - please make yourself known in the comments so I can make this fucking list so folks have an easier way to find and follow you all. reskeet at your own pace, citizens
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IndieGameBusiness @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Join us for IndieGameBusiness®’s Leadership Conference on December 11, 2024, from 9 AM - 5 PM ET! Explore key leadership topics focused on communication & gain insights from industry experts Secure your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameDevTips
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IndieGameBusiness @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
Join us for IndieGameBusiness®’s Leadership Conference on December 11, 2024, from 9 AM - 5 PM ET! Explore key leadership topics focused on communication & gain insights from industry experts Secure your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameDevTips
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meredith 🙂‍↕️ @merryh.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
One thing I wish people understood about feedback on pitching and why you don't often get it - there can be genuine risks to providing feedback. It's not that publishers don't WANT to give that feedback, but there are numerous reasons why a publisher or body might not give you that feedback. 🧵
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
Interested in sharing a story, offering best practices, or showcasing your expertise? We invite you to apply as a speaker for our upcoming virtual IndieGameBusiness® Conference on December 11, 2024. You can apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameDevTips #FYP
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
Early morning visitor.
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IndieGameBusiness @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social · 20/02/2024
🎮 Join us today 9am-5pm EST for Day 1 of the IndieGameBusiness Sessions! 🚀 Attend for FREE on various platforms: Youtube, Twitch, LinkedIn & Facebook. Don't miss out! linktr.ee/indiegamebus... #IndieGameDev #VirtualEvent #IndieDev #FYP #GameDevTips
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 08/02/2024
It's that time of year again. We've put together some tips to help you get the most out of #DICE #GDC or our @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social event. #indiegame #gamedev indiegamebusiness.com/20-tips-for-...
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 30/01/2024
We're doing a thing with @globalgamejam.bsky.social! indiegamebusiness.com/indiegamebus... #gamedev #indiedev #gamejam
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IndieGameBusiness® and Global Game Jam® Collaborate to Help Current and Aspiring Developers Level ...
IndieGameBusiness and Global Game Jam are offering free sessions to developers who want to continuing building their indie games and pitch them to publishers in the future.
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 27/01/2024
Today's project. #lego #dailybugle
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Jay Powell @jaypowell.bsky.social · 18/01/2024
No shit....
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