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Miguel Sternberg / Spooky Squid Games @spookysquid.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

No name yet. It'll be PC, and maybe whatever console makes sense whenever it releases. Who can say what that'll be given how much things change year to year.

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Miguel Sternberg / Spooky Squid Games @spookysquid.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Thanks! It's been a lot of fun to draw!

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Miguel Sternberg / Spooky Squid Games @spookysquid.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Nice! It was inspired by playing games on an Analogue Pocket using the various filters and wanted to experiment with something similar. Instead of emulating real displays I wanted to imagine what something like the GB's floating LED squares would look like if they could display full color.

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gloveaction.bsky.social @gloveaction.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Just played the demo; Didn't see it pop up at first on my steam recommended for Demos but I suddenly had the craving for a Papers Please style experience. I'm a big Sci-Fi fan too so this ticked all my boxes! Loved the demo cannot wait for the release! Great work Matt! Really really enjoyable!!😄

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Any new Game Devs in #SteamNextFest ? How is it going for you?

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Give the DEMO a play on STEAM Next Fest. youtu.be/7BrBu5MJ_SQ EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY! store.steampowered.com/app/4412200/... Every Player Really Helps A Guy Out!

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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ► STEAM Next Fest Demo Available Now!

YouTube video by KingBlackToof

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🎉🎉 My Demo is live in #SteamNextFest 🎉🎉 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY You can play the demo right now, wishlist the game, and let me know what you think. #IndieGameDev

Screenshot showing the gameplay. Large indicator that the game is available on Steam Next Fest.

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Been busy this past few weeks. New Demo Build v1.1.8 is now up. Effective Immediately! New features request include: - Non-Pixel Font option, - Instant Speech Speed option, - Skip Dialogue option, - Increased Schematic New Rule Emphasis. - Some other polish and bug fixes. #gameDev #indieDev

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

"It's called 'Bug Testing', look it up sweaty." Effective Immediately. #IndieDev #GameDev

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Sorry Gooners. Issued my 1st Big Fix to Effective Immediately. FIXED: Nudity Censor Bars are ON as Default if you have no save data.

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Apparently, the first 24 hours on #Steam is really important its algorithm. My final push before bed. Goodnight! Demo Release Trailer! #Demo #IndieDev youtu.be/y2W3LVGtInk

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Effective Immediately ► DEMO Release Trailer

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY DEMO RELEASED!!! store.steampowered.com/app/4412200/...

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

My 1st ever game's DEMO releases tomorrow. I'm both excited / nervous about the reception! 43% / 57% split. 💀 lol #Steam reviews are known for being kind... right? Thanks for all your support so far! #IndieDev #GameDev

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Effective Immediately Demo #STEAM Countdown: 5 Days (Demo Out on 15th April) #IndieDev #Demo Enjoy a character speed paint in the meantime. youtu.be/tI483LRyx0E

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Character Speed Painting ► Effective Immediately DEMO : 15th April

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Very few games are an immediate purchase for me like Rhythm Heaven! So happy they have a new one and it's for Switch 1 !! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPQN...

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Rhythm Heaven Groove - "Slice N Dice Kitchen" Trailer

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Effective Immediately Demo Approved 👀 Any #Steam #IndieDevs with advice on release schedule, wishlist required before launch and such. Or do I just drop it?

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Success! Now we wait for the Demo Build to be approved... Did you know STEAM requires a game to be 'Coming Soon' for minimum 2 weeks before it can release? I didn't. Learning as we go! #Steam #GameDev #IndieGame

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I'm no zoomer, in fact my back is hurting right now. Just posted my first YouTube Short for Effective Immediately. youtube.com/shorts/4ZmdB... #indiegame #gamedev

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You Callin? ► Effective Immediately ► What Will You Do? #indiegame #pixelart

YouTube video by KingBlackToof

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

My 1st Indie Game: Effective Immediately is demo close. How does a Dev spread the word again? #GameDev #IndieGame

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Thank you for everyone who Wishlisted #EffectiveImmediately on STEAM with nothing more than a trailer and interest. <3 The Demo is under going preliminary testing!

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