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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🔔Game Jam Stream on tonight! We're playing through our jam games all week. Tune in tonight at 7:00pm est/ 4:00pm pst as The Courtesy Flush takes our fresh games for a spin. Gameplay, commentary, culture. Watch Here: www.twitch.tv/thecourtesyf...

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🔔Game Jam Stream on Thursday! We're playing through our jam games all week. Tune in Thursday at 7:00pm est/ 4:00pm pst as The Courtesy Flush takes our fresh games for a spin. Set your calendars! Gameplay, commentary, culture. Watch Here: www.twitch.tv/thecourtesyf...

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The 3rd annual Big Byte Game Jam starts tomorrow! $1000+ in prizes! Today, we're highlighting one of our Sponsors, @jamsandjoysticks.bsky.social, a podcast covering the intersection of music, sports, pop culture, and video games. Thank you to the team for your continued support. #gamedev

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

the 3rd annual Big Byte Game Jam is 2 days away. $1000+ in prizes! Today, we're highlighting one of our Sponsors, Plus Arcade, An event production and creative studio hosting gaming parties, indie showcases, and providing design consultation. Thank you to the team for your continued support.

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

the 3rd annual Big Byte Game Jam starts in just 3 more days. $1000+ in prizes! Today, we're highlighting one of our Sponsors, @owlchemylabs.com, an XR studio with a passion for polished, playful VR games and experiences. Thank you to the team for your continued support. Links in 🧵 #gamedev

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Thank you to Games for Change for the opportunity to connect, be inspired, and share ideas about what's next for creating impact in the world through interactive media. Our scholars who attended enjoyed this first time experience! #G4C2026 #Reimaginingplay

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We're just 1 week away from #G4C2026 & excited to be a partner w/ G4C for the 2-day event (July 21–22) in NYC filled with talks, workshops, the G4C Arcade, & the G4C Awards, all centered on Reimagining Play. 20% off with [MGK20G4C]: bit.ly/4qXsRW8

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🚨Summer is officially here and It's time to jam! 🚨 Join us July 31st - August 30th for the 3rd annual Big Byte Game Jam 2026, a jam dedicated to culture and food across our shared diasporas, in collaboration with the @blackingaming.bsky.social! Theme to be announced! Sign Up in 🧵

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Catch us at GDC today (3/9) at Ctrl + Unite with a new demo of Clock Out at 2, the upcoming roguelike thriller narrative adventure game by @bt-games-mac.bsky.social RSVP Link in 🧵 #gameshowcase #indiegame

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Catch us at GDC on Monday at Ctrl + Unite with a new demo of Clock Out at 2, the upcoming roguelike thriller narrative adventure game by @bt-games-mac.bsky.social RSVP Link in 🧵 #gameshowcase #indiegame

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We've been really looking forward to Relooted since @timstatis.blacksky.app played the demo at last year's Summer Game Fest. Congrats @nyamakop.co.za on the release!

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

A little excerpt from our recent newsletter. eepurl.com/jsncXM

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

In case you didn't catch it live, our creative director of Clock Out at 2, @bt-games-mac.bsky.social, gave a great interview at GDoCExpo about the game, it's inspirations, and why it's an important story players should experience. Tap in to learn more about our narrative thriller roguelike. VOD in 🧵

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

The 1st of a few interview features highlighting the winners from our summer game jam, the Big Byte Game Jam. @jamsandjoysticks.bsky.social highlighting the platformer game, Necto, by @noniko.bsky.social Read the rest via the link in 🧵

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

🔔Game Jam Stream tonight! More fun times checking out games from the BiG Byte Game Jam. Tune in this tonight at 7:30pm est/ 4:30pm pst as @madmadameem.bsky.social takes these fresh games for a spin. Gameplay, commentary, culture. Watch Here: twitch.tv/mad_madame_em

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

🔔Weve got TWO Game Jam Stream for y'all next week! Playing games from our recent BiG Byte Game Jam. Tune in with: PlayersXProtags on July 14th at 5:30pm pst /8:30pm est And @madmadameem.bsky.social on July 15th at 4:30pm pst/7:30pm est Gameplay, commentary, vibes Links in 🧵

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

You have to romance a video game boss—who’s your unlucky date? 😳 For us? Let's just hope that Bowser pays for dinners.

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Be honest: how many hours did you accidentally spend designing your character? Some of us (not naming names) are still in the Baldurs Gate 3 character creator. Have to make sure our #DarkUrge looks just right. #IndieDev #LevelUp #BlackinGaming #MGK #bigbytejam2025

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

"⚠️ 2 DAYS LEFT! ⚠️ Got a wild game idea? Now’s your time. Join the Jam. Build with a crew (or go solo). Learn from mentors. Win cash 💸. BIG BYTE GAME JAM 2025 June 1–29. $1000+ prize pool 👀 Last chance to get in! 🔗 itch.io/jam/big-byte... #IndieDev #LevelUp #BlackinGaming #MGK #bigbytejam2025"

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

⏳ Only 3 days left to sign up for the BIG BYTE GAME JAM 2025! Perfect for coders, designers, artists, audio wizards & more. Mentors? ✅ Prize Pool? 💰✅ Good Vibes? 🎉✅ Sign up now and bring your vision to life 🎮✨ 🔗 itch.io/jam/big-byte... #GameDev #BlackinGaming #MGK #bigbytejam2025

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Here at MGK and BiG, We are serving up… OKRA STEW! 🥬🔥 Did you know: Okra originated in Africa & came to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade AND It’s been used for centuries in African, Caribbean, and Southern U.S. dishes for its flavor and thickening power 💪🏾

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We got some fresh cover art for the BiG Byte Game Jam! A beautiful original illustration highlighting the deep colors, spices, and brightness of okra, this Okra Stew art was created by the talented @misteracxion.bsky.social‬ !

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🌟 Say hello to your Game Jam event host — @chelseabytes.bsky.social! 🎤💫 She’s fun, brilliant, and here to cheer you on as you build your best game yet 🕹️💥 As someone who highlights games, tech, and community, Chelsea is a perfect event host for our jam. We're excited to have her! Links in 🧵

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Visit our game jam page to join our discord to get involved in upcoming prep events, learn about the theme early, and find team members! itch.io/jam/big-byte... Here's some Okra Stew to satiate your appetites. #bigbytegamejam

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

It’s jam season again at the Game Kitchen! Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize! Starting on June 1st! Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Lots of good energy here already. Today's casual setup.

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Some preview pics from showcasing Clock Out at 2 with @bt-games-mac.bsky.social earlier this week at Black Fest/GDC. Lots of positive reactions! Players had many feelings about the experience and it caused some great discussions.

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Catch us and the @bt-games-mac.bsky.social crew at GDC this week to play our latest demo for Clock Out at 2! We've got a fun day on Tuesday. See y'all there!

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Our game, Clock Out at 2, is featured in this month's Black Voices in Gaming Showcase! Good look to @bt-games-mac.bsky.social Check out our demo! We may have a demo update dropping soon 👀 . . Links below~

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Our team believes this is an important way of creating pathways of mutual aid, shared economic responsibility, and is part of our collective future. Here's a few resources: solidarityeconomyprinciples.org/wha… youtu.be/_TVIghQMkBg

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Crumble Party explores Solidarity Economics. In the game, you'll meet different nanobots and help them out. If they're doing well, you benefit too! It's a game that's not about hoarding resources, but creating, acquiring, trading, and sharing them. here's some of the shops. 🧵

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Crumble Party takes place in a fantasy, solarpunk-inspired 100s of years in the future. A mysterious energy runs in the soil. Baked goods grow like trees. The Pound Cake Forest, Cookie Cliffside, or the Pancake Marsh Which area sounds most appetizing to you?

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Introducing "Crumble Town", the solarpunk-inspired fantasy future town we made for Crumble Party. In this town, the plants grow giant baked goods - The Pound Cake Forest, Cookie Cliffside, the Pancake Marsh, and others. Which area sounds most appetizing to you?

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Can't forget our trailer! Links to play and support below~

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Save crumble town in our party board game, Crumble Party! ⚔️Fight off creatures and collect pound cakes in a 3D top-down shooter. ♻️Buy/trade with the town residents to help rebuild the town. 🍪Visit locations where giant baked goods grow. Links 👇 #indiedev

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Over the next few weeks, we'll be featuring highlights about our recently released game, Crumble Party! Thanks in advance for the feedback. We hope you enjoy this current version of the game and it engages your imagination. Check it out via STEAM or on itch_io. 👇 #indiegame #blackgamedev

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

It's a Crumble Party! In the first official Steam release from our collective, the team's cooked up a fun, food-filled solarpunk party board game revolving around solidarity economics. We've worked on this game for about 18~ months, starting from a game jam.

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Melanated Game Kitchen @mgamekitchen.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Our fall Game Jam starts in one week on Nov 10th! Join us on itch_io and in our discord to join the fun. This jam’s cover art is by @alwaysJmB with a pixel art inspired take on our jam dish, AJ’s "Famous" Fried Chicken! I love how crispy the chicken looks 😋 Links in 🧵

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