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Wil Overton @wiloverton.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I an effort to be a bit more proactive and not feel guilty when my better half is keeping us afloat I've set up an Etsy shop (still working on that Patreon) for some shirts, prints and original art. Only a couple of designs on there at the mo but I'm working on it. www.etsy.com/shop/SuperKo...

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I absolutely loved Kung-Fu Chaos. Hoping that Ninja Theory find a new owner or investor (and bring Kung-Fu Chaos back).

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Martin Caine @martincaine.com · 16/02/2026

Arena mode coming later this week to my game Positron on Steam Early Access. Currently discounted 25% too so why not grab a copy before the update? ;-) steam.positrongame.com/arena #Deathmatch #Arena #GameDev #IndieDev #TronAres #Tron #IndieGame #Steam #SplitScreen

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · 08/02/2026

TL;DR Unity -> Godot transition: after 13 years in unity, it took me 4-6 weeks of getting adjusted, and now i’ll never go back. it has quirks, like other engines. there’s bugs. but it’s free, basically equally capable, and well reported issues get fixed quicker than in unity (sometimes within hours)

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RetrogamerDaz @retrogamerdaz.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Looking to sell my GBA collection as a job lot. Valued at £1700 (sacred stones is still sealed) based on CEX/Ebay, but obviously open to offers. Any interest? Feel free to link in any shops who might need stock. Not really interested in selling individually, too much hassle.

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Martin Caine @martincaine.com · 05/12/2025

@positrongame.com's newly remastered soundtrack dropped last night. Now live in the game on Steam! Here's Chris Walker (colourofsound), the creator of the soundtrack, enjoying playing the game (and his soundtrack) at MCM Birmingham Comic Con / EGX at the weekend :-) #GameDev #IndieDev #GameOST

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Could someone recommend a way to reduce the addiction to playing Ball X Pit? I’ve not had a problem like this since uninstalled Vampire Survivors. I just want to play in moderation.

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East Mids Indies @eastmidsindies.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

EMI meetups are back for 2026! Join us from 7.30pm on Thursday 8th January downstairs at the Barley Twist in Nottingham! Bring your game, bring your demo, bring your art, or just bring conversation, all levels of experience welcome, it's just a relaxed evening of networking and game dev chat!

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I don't like the idea that I made games for a system that is OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE GRACED THE COVER OF RETROGAMER. (Happy Birthday Xbox 360, or at least in a few days...)

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Riot sells Hytale IP and Hypixel brand back to original co-founder www.gamesindustry.biz/riot-sells-h...

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Riot sells Hytale IP and Hypixel brand back to original co-founder

Riot Games has sold Hytale back to its original co-founder.

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Martin Caine @martincaine.com · 01/11/2025

Check out my game @positrongame.com on Steam. Busy working on some updates bringing new game modes, local splitscreen, and network multiplayer too! #GameDev #IndieDev #ScreenshotSaturday #IndieGameDev #SoloDev

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Martin Caine @martincaine.com · 01/11/2025

I didn't even get a single reply to this. I'm literally offering to buy a copy of your game, play it, and review it. #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #Steam

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

If Xbox 360 turns 20.... then so does my first two game releases. That feels too long ago

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Bo Thompson @gaudipern.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

For gamers who aren't in game dev, you should know that we are in one of the worst periods in game dev history in terms of industry stability and the reason you're not seeing that play out through products is because the average development window of games is 3-7 years so it hasn't reached you yet.

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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

My most popular cartoon by a long chalk is also oddly niche, in that it mostly appeals to a generation who remember the song it refers to and enjoy the nostalgia for their youth. I can draw one for you if you like. www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...

Cartoon: simple black and white line drawing. A couple in a living room. The man is sitting in an armchair reading a newspaper, head turned slightly towards his wife who is standing at the window, tugging at the curtain and saying "I see the Renegade Master's back once again with the ill behaviour".

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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 15/09/2025

Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The Direct was to announce a new F-Zero right?.... Right??? Did they shadowdrop a GX/AX bundle?

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Andrew Fray Helps Automate Video Games @andrewfray.dev · 01/09/2025

Neil Goodman, lead dev at Nerial, said of the workshop: “Andrew is friendly and helpful to work with, good at gently steering us back toward best practice, but also pragmatic about giving us the maximum value from our time - as a small team who are also working on every other part of the game.”

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fNB... Watched this and thought it'd upset me It didn't! There's a few things I disagree on regarding how it plays, and from a dev point of view so many challenges we overcame to release what was released Could talk for an age on this... plenty of fair points in the vid

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Steve Burke @steveburkemusic.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Xbox 360 Avatars Editor music, the complete collection. 0:00 to 9:56 NXE 2008 Dashboard Update. 9:57 to 19:53 Kinect 2010 Dashboard Update. Lots of marimba! youtu.be/M87b0yeB6Dw

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Honestly the perfect license for a belt scroller beat em up.

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Just played #Gaime’s Time Crisis at #Gamescom, impressed that the lightgun works so well with LCD!

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · 14/08/2025

Hidden Folks is this week's ✨ Free Game ✨ on the Epic Games Store! It's a beautiful & silly game I'm very proud of! You search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/hidd... For Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS (!!) (in the EU).

Get Hidden Folks on PC + Mobile on the Epic Games Store.

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Though it's been a while, still proud of my ten years at Rare. Got to work with some amazing people and learned an awful lot about how to make videogames. Here's hoping they stick around for another 40.

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Sam Swain @sam.apparance.uk · 04/08/2025

"So from an executive perspective, lighting comically large piles of money on fire trying to teach graphics cards how to read is, surprisingly, the logical play." - fascinating read, would recommend.

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Seeing that a (traditional) arcade lightgun game being made is so exciting. As much as the fixed-gun/turret games are _fine_ [they feel more carnival-game than arcade-game to me], this... a "proper" held gun game... is awesome My wish is to one day be part of a dev team making this kind of game

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Have time on my hands (not much I hope) so I'm poking around with Godot Engine. I don't expect to make anything, but fancied a looksee. Wonder how long until I feel I can prototype something quickly.

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Aye, but what about a new Viva Piñata game, can someone make that please. We need that lovely calm* game back in our lives. (* if you ignore all the violence and sex that game had)

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I'd have loved to have worked on the Perfect Dark Reboot. Even the pre-viz/trailer looked cool IMO. Someone should really create a low-fi spiritual successor to Perfect Dark and GoldenEye (heck, even parts of PDZ). We don't have enough spy-em-ups.

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Chet Faliszek @chetsucks.com · 03/07/2025

The middle is going to be destroyed, can’t even think of a publisher right now they can reach out to The quality of the team and game makes no difference. I hope people can internalize that - it’s not you My heart goes out to everyone in this place or even with this fear hanging over their heads

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Melo @letitmelo.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

“If we reduce the number of employees for better short-term financial results, employee morale will decrease, and I sincerely doubt employees who fear that they may be laid off will be able to develop software titles that could impress people around the world” - Satoru Iwata

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Sad to read this. No connection with Rare as it's been 15 years since I left, it's still a studio with absolutely massive talent and loads of potential. Here's hoping that this means a reboot and refocus on a more successful future (either inside or outside of the company).

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Wil Overton @wiloverton.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Guess I'm out in the wild, again. wiloverton.com for all your silly cartoon needs.

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Current portfolio of illustrator Wil Overton

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 20/06/2025

Tears. Hugs. Relief. This vote meant everything. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Bill, and our campaign for compassion, choice, and dignity. #AssistedDyingBill.

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Oh man, this is what I struggle with many modern games. As a dev it feels so “artisan”* to be considering where in a frame you process input compared to animation or player state… maybe it doesn’t matter to the world, but it still matters to me. * as much a pejorative as not here

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

It's so so good

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 13/06/2025

We're outside Parliament to support the #AssisteDyingBill today. Our message: Act for the terminally ill! We hope MPs remain committed to crafting a law that is robust and safe, yet deeply mindful of the experiences and dignity of those facing their final days.

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I'm looking to build a new Static website, previously I used AngularJs, but think this isn't the modern way anymore. Should I try GoHugo? Seems to be relatively recommended (plus means I get to learn Go, which I see talked about a bit), anyone have other suggestions?

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Dredge. It's a bloomin' awesome game. Yes, only just getting into it, in fact my whole family are now fighting over time to play it GamePass is wonderful for trying out games and finding a gem you'd maybe miss... Downloaded it as DOOM Dark Ages was taking too long to download. Not booted Doom yet.

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

And only 6 months until Perfect Dark Zero turns 20… everyones third best Perfect Dark game.

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Retro Computer Museum @retrocomputermuseum.co.uk · 13/05/2025

It's back again for the summer! The Retro Computer Museum legendary event on Saturday the 21st June 2025! If you've never been, here's what you can expect: bsky.app/profile/retr... 1/2

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Andy Robertson @geekdadgamer.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

CALLING INDIE DEVS! Got a game on Switch or PlayStation that works local multiplayer? I'd love to include your game in our huge Family Gaming Zone at @mcmcomiccon.bsky.social this week. Please share and tag devs! Here's what it looks like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ZG...

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Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Your reminder that the annual revenue for the British fishing industry is around £1 billion, and Games Workshop’s annual income on its own is around £500 million. I wish we could see this.

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