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Indie Game Developer: 'Effective Immediately'

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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Me trying to prove I'm not actually bald.
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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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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Definitely works well in my eyes for a whimsical adventure genre. Your goblin girl animations are top notch too. What's the game called again and what platform you planning on, or is it still early days?
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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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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
I'm making a pixel art game too. What made you choose to use the quite heavy 'pixel art style grid' ? Did you draw with it in mind or experiment after the fact? I think it adds a great texture.
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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Beautiful pixel art.
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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it!
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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 · 27/04/2026
Love that artstyle!
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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
YouTube video by KingBlackToof
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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
YouTube video by KingBlackToof
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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
YouTube video by Gematsu
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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 · 02/04/2026
..... maybe for the next game then lol Although i do have some small things left to make so will do!
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Matt Black Games @mattblackgames.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Announcement Trailer online Effective Immediately! youtu.be/5rFUmiJfLPg #GameDev #Trailer #IndieDev
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Effective Immediately ► Announcement Trailer
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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