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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 15h

Dravik wants a coin to let you through. You can pay him, or you can turn around. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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DBFig Gaming @dbfiggaming.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you wanted to get into RPG Maker, the Steam Autumn Sale is going on right now. All versions are on sale. #gamedev #gaming #rpgmaker store.steampowered.com/developer/go...

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Steam Developer: Gotcha Gotcha Games

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Merchant Legends has tons of recipes to unlock. Can you find them all? (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Leaving camp and heading out over the river. There is a lot of ground between you and the next town. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My cosy retro RPG wears its inspirations on its sleeve. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am mad excited for this later today. Can’t wait to see if there is Satisfactory DLC coming youtu.be/oIJOpx40nfs?...

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The Big Break Showcase 2026

YouTube video by Coffee Stain Studios

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It wouldn't be a cosy retro RPG without a bunch of quests. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A sneak peek at the skills in Merchant Legends. Investing points in the right skills will give you a big efficiency boost. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

At the end of a long day, a good night's rest will restore your energy and health. (Plus your workers deliver all those juicy resources!) (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

An old experiment I still like. Floating keeps above the cloud line in my cosy retro RPG, from a much earlier build. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

Pixel art: a stone castle with a red roof floating among clouds and stars, with a waterfall falling into the dark below.

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Every good retro RPG has some sort of magical crystal involved, no? (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This was an early pass at the tavern. It generates passive income for your settlement. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Testing out the councillor system. Here is a sneak peek. Different councillors give your settlement a different boon. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

You are now approaching Poppleford Village. Welcome! One of the places you find in my cosy retro RPG. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Someone at the camp is selling a golem statue. No idea what it does yet, but I want it. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Choosing a delivery speed in Merchant Legends 🚚 Fast costs more in fees but you might hit high demand! (Work in progress, releasing Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The research tree in Merchant Legends. Spend research points to unlock buildings and upgrades, and each one you take opens up the next lot. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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✨ Nick Peppermint ✨ @nickpeppermint.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Time to get prepared for a wave of hate that every single Zelda game receive in the beginning It's gonna be called ugly, not as good as the previous, worst Link ever, etc etc, but once it comes out everyone is gonna like it later, we just need to wait a bit

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I actually think the Zelda remake looks awesome. Not my favourite art style but good enough. Just looks nice to see the world through a new lens.

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Buildings go up for sale as you travel, and you buy them with trading money. This warehouse on the desert coast adds 50 storage for 950 gold. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

A rail line running through palm trees on a sunny desert coast in Merchant Legends, with a small station building beside the track.

A warehouse for sale panel in Merchant Legends reading Leaf Clan Storage, price 950 gold, storage plus 50, with Buy and Not now options.

A wooden inn built out over shallow blue water on a palm-lined coast in Merchant Legends.

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Workers Guild turns up with someone looking for a job. Pay the fee and Deras the woodcutter joins your settlement, and your population goes up by one. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Chopping wood outside camp in my cosy retro RPG 🌲 Training your skills yields better results. And if you clear the woods out you just sleep and come back tomorrow. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Hall of Creation 🔮 Floating out in the dark, full of voids and paths. I'm not saying yet what it's for. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Turn raw materials into something worth selling ⚒️ Pick a recipe, queue a batch, watch the crates pile up. There are currently over 40 recipes to unlock in my cosy retro RPG. (Work in progress, out Q4 2026) Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Taverns, ruins, rivers, and someone warning you about wild creatures. A few places you'll end up 🗺️ Wishlist Merchant Legends on Steam #devlog #rpgmaker #pcgamer

A grassy countryside path in Merchant Legends. An NPC warns: It's unsafe! Wild creatures roam the countryside.

The inside of a cosy tavern with a bar counter, stools and tables in blue and grey pixel art.

Stone ruins in a forest clearing, with the player character standing on a paved path among the trees.

The player standing beside a river with a small waterfall, thinking: I wonder what's on the other side?

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

200 gold for a sawmill. Best money you'll spend all week 🪵 #devlog #rpgmaker #gamedev #pcgamer

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Demand for each type of goods shifts through the week in Merchant Legends, so you check the forecast before you load the cart. Load accordingly! #devlog #rpgmaker #pcgamer

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

After closer inspection of the Rollercoaster Tycoon Wonderworks trailer, I fear it might be more slop. I don’t know why I am surprised.

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Merchant Legends is close to being “done”. I can always add more to it, but at some point I’ve just got to get it out there. Now to start thinking about launch and beta tests and things like that…

Merchant legends title screen on a big tv

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I started a little newsletter about my life in games. If you are interested about video games, tabletop, escape rooms, live immersive experiences and so on, then check out: beentheredanthat.com #newsletter #games #escaperooms

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

London Games Festival has begun. A very busy week ahead but lots of fun to be had! @londongamesfest.bsky.social

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I am so excited for this. I have like 50+ hours in the first game, it was so good. Sort of a sinister Stardew Valley youtu.be/KZ6VRXqGEws?...

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Graveyard Keeper 2 — Announcement trailer

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

First go at Slay The Spire 2 with a buddy of mine tonight. Really enjoyed it. Does what the first one did, more, with multiplayer. What’s not to like?

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Ubisoft published just 4 games in 2025 whereas back in 2000, it published more than 60. The attitude shift is that games need to be 'bigger'. No wonder AAA is flailing. Bring back the days when you'd punt tons of weird, experimental, new games & IP's out, and see what sticks!

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

‘Merchant Legends’ is a retro RPG for Windows, with town building, crafting and trading! If you like games like Stardew Valley, Littlewood, and GB-era Pokemon, then check it out on Steam. Coming 2026! #trailer #indiegame #pcgaming #gameboy

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

This is amazing. I have a lot of travelling to do over the next two weeks. I know what I will be listening to...

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

As a systems nerd, Crimson Desert sounds right up my street. PC Gamer described it as 'bursting with systems'. But I have a backlog, so it will be a few weeks before I dive in. #Gaming #CrimsonDesert #PearlAbyss

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

This week I’ve added several residential properties that you can buy. Including a lovely beachfront mansion. This one doesn’t generate much revenue but it sure is pretty! #devlog #rpgmaker #pcgamer

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

This week I have been working on some quests for Merchant Legends. I’ve just created something called “The Hall of Creation” 🤔 #rpgmaker

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Returning from Spiel Essen today. It's been a hectic week and we're all very tired, but got to see lots of exciting new games in the tabletop world. We worked hard at The Detective Society, and met lots of lovely customers! Until next year 😘🥳 @spielessen.bsky.social #tabletopgames #gamedev

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ManaBrent 🔮 Final Profit on Steam @finalprofit.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Turns out promoting two games is twice the work... Oil Town is also taking part in Melbourne International Games Week ☕✨ Catch the demo of this Final Profit spinoff! store.steampowered.com/app/3696730/... #MIGW25 #indiegames #gamedemo

Key art from the upcoming PC indie game Oil Town. With a graphic for Melbourne International Games Week overlaid.

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT SEP 30 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 02/10/2025

BONK! It's October. The best month. And we've chummed up with @rawfury.bsky.social to bring Ballionaire to our newsletter; 3000 keys will be dropping on Oct 30th. Subscribe and get bold & bizarre games to your inbox: www.pantaloon.io We have 5 keys for Bluesky, too! Follow & share this to be in x

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Merchant Legends Dan @merchantlegends.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Lots of work completed today on the starting areas of Merchant Legends. Added lots of fun little interactions, trades to make and items to find. #gamedev #rpgmaker

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GemGames | SILVER DAZE OUT NOW! @gem-games.net · 18/09/2025

Silver Daze drops in like a week, who's hype? store.steampowered.com/app/2912770/... #PixelArt #IndieDev #GameDev #JRPG #Chiptune #Lofi

Wink uses Footstool, causing Pinn to move first.

Pinn, Geo, and Kani explore a cube-filled ReCollection.

Pinn, Kani, and Jeff fight against a goopy monster.

The Randomizer Shop with a variety of items.

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