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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner

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Award-winning Independent QA Specialist. Credited on multiple indie titles, including BAFTA award-winning Blue Prince, and IGF winner, Cryptmaster. pauljamesgamestesting.com linktr.ee/PaulJamesGT

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.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
as far as i'm concerned, if you're soundboarding game ideas and something makes everyone laugh and/or smile, it's a thing you should take note of and seriously think about putting in the game games should be sequences of moments of delight. if you found delight, hold it tight
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Cool to be featured in the CBC next to killer narrative games being made by fellow Toronto indies. Our team is 5 people. Not going to make a AAA GTA 6-killer. What we CAN make are specific, personal games. Something I love about indies broadly, and something that 🇨🇦 teams seem to be extra good at.
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Tall Story Games 🔜 AdventureX @tallstorygames.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Wait a second? You like British comedy AND old-school #pointandclick #adventuregames? Better stick this on your wishlist then 👉 heirofthedog.co.uk/steam #IndieDev #IndieGame #PixelArt
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Cryptmaster @thecryptmaster.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I don't really know how to market to living people. Support us financially or risk my eternal wrath, I suppose...
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
We're at the tail end (pun intended!) of Heir of the Dog by @tallstorygames.bsky.social, launching October 29th. 🙂
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A very busy weekend of testing has included a tabletop game, beta-reading a book, clickety-clicking through a point-and-click adventure, and blasting through an arcade shooter. Somehow, I am smashing it.
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Robert Redford as Jeremiah Johnson Nodding Yes
ALT: Robert Redford as Jeremiah Johnson Nodding Yes
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Tall Story Games 🔜 AdventureX @tallstorygames.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
One of our game testers pointed out that our logo is shaped like a top hat… Now, it’s the first thing you see when you boot up our new Victorian point and click adventure, Heir of the Dog. 👉 heirofthedog.co.uk/steam #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev
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lorenzob @lrzbn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
More #inktober drawings! Always fun to draw with pencil and ink. Day 2 prompt: relic. #inktober2026
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
@alanahpearce.bsky.social I highly and wholeheartedly recommend having a chat with @wiwyums.bsky.social A wonderful narrative designer and human being, with a lot to share.
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I just received a message from one of my subscribers who said that they think this blog entry is one of my best, if not the best. I'll be honest, I wasn't sure I should write and share it but reading their words means I'm being the authentic person I promised my readers I would be.
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
No Play Expo Blackpool for me this year but I will be attending CRASH Live, AdventureX, and Swansea VGE over the next two months. Gonna be busy, and a lot of fun!
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Aruma Studios @arumastudios.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If you've been thinking about playing any of our games, now is the perfect time, because they're both discounted during the Steam Autumn Sale: store.steampowered.com/publisher/ar...
- Intruder in Antiquonia is 50% off
- Shadows of the Afterland is 10% off
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Blue Prince @blueprincegame.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Red pages. Blue memos. Two rooms. Two Brothers. Two unforgettable experiences. Not only are both Myst & Blue Prince 40% off right now, but you can save an additional 15% with the aptly named Red & Blue Bundle! @cyan.com @dogubomb.bsky.social
Red pages. Blue memos. Two rooms. Two Brothers. Two Games. Two unforgettable experiences. 

But which can you trust?
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Tall Story Games 🔜 AdventureX @tallstorygames.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT! Our Victorian point-and-click comedy, Heir of the Dog, launches October 29th! Check out our new trailer, and add it to your wishlist. Please share 🙏 👉 heirofthedog.co.uk/steam #indiegamedev #pixelart #pixelartist #indiegame #indiegames #pointandclick #adventuregame
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
15 Days: Part 35 - where I take a slight detour from my usual offering and tempt you with a quote. pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/09/30/1...
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
15 Days: Part 35 - where I take a slight detour from my usual offering and tempt you with a quote. pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/09/30/1...
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hmm, might be time to renegotiate my daily rat allowance.
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Does @wiwyums.bsky.social get a day out per year per game now?
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Cryptmaster @thecryptmaster.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For those interested in my latest game, I sent my homunculus @wiwyums.bsky.social to discuss it with @gamerheadspodcast.com. The resulting video might not have all the bells and whistles of a AAA game reveal, but no AAA game reveal has a little bald man in a shed, so I consider it even.
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ZombiWorkshop (Lucan Monks) @zombiworkshop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Try It Tuesday Stream is starting now. So if you want to see what new/indiegaming demos we're trying out. Head on over to twitch.tv/zombiworkshop and see what's what... there's bound to be a gem or two there! :)
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Tony Warriner @tonywarriner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
How it started. How it's going! (and nearly finished!) #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #promote www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton...
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CaptainD @captaindisaster.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I've released a new trailer for Captain Disaster and the Two Worlds of Riskara: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YYE... #pointandclick
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Captain Disaster and the Two Worlds of Riskara - Main Trailer
YouTube video by Dave Seaman
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Duck Made Of Wood @duckmadeofwood.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
TOMORROW IS RELEASE DAY FOR: ESCAPE FROM 8-BIT HIGH. I'm so happy to finally release my game! If you like a true challenge, silly humour, pixel art and arcades, I really think you should give it a go! store.steampowered.com/app/2761220/... #indiegame #steam #gog.com #release #lovecraftian
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I will be there both days. 🙂
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I think this will go down well at AdventureX. 🙂
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yeah, I enjoyed this. Definitely one I'll keep an eye on. Easy to get into and the hook is there. Looking forward to the full game!
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I haven't forgotten this, @kittycrawford.com Tonight's entertainment.
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rez @irrezolut.com · 25/09/2026
I would like Destiny 2 to stay online forever. But, in a reductive sense, a week in, reading a lot of posts... it feels like so many just want things to go back to the way they were. And, well, to be blunt: fuck that. www.irrezolut.com/log/beforeaf...
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Before / After: Destiny 2 Sunsetting — IRREZOLUT
Or: an Argument in Favor of the Preservation of the Online Game World of Destiny and the Fair Treatment of Developers and Players (and a piece of art that ties to the sentiment of the recent…
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Another wonderful issue of Debug in the post today, along with a great piece from Lightfoot Bros. I always love it when I get a mention too! Cheers, mate! Sleepytime Village is out on October 30th! @lightfootbrosgames.bsky.social @debugmag.com
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Tall Story Games 🔜 AdventureX @tallstorygames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Finalising the animations on the last of my "Big box" Kickstarter rewards, a fully-working pixel-art zoetrope 😊 👉 heirofthedog.co.uk #gamedev #induegamedev #indiegamedeveloper #pixelart #pixelartist #adventuregame #pointandclick #pointandclickadventuregame
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Beautiful!
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Ben Galley @bengalley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
SO happy to see my latest series complete and all together. If you haven't read The Bloodwood Saga by David Estes and myself, the whole trilogy is now out in ebook, paperback and audio by Tim Gerard Reynolds!
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Really pleased to see Nighthawks released today! I know a lot of hard work has gone into development, and I'm very proud to have helped beta-test it. Check it out; there's currently a launch discount to sink your teeth into...
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Big Curse of Resthaven news dropping this Thursday We’re so proud of how the game is coalescing. If you’ve got friends who like creepy, vibey, unique indies, help us get Resthaven on their radar Wishlist it while you’re at it so you don’t miss the news! store.steampowered.com/app/3796150/...
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A fantastic event that I've always been hugely impressed with, and I will be attending again this year. Highly recommended.
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
15 Days: Part 34 - where I write about upcoming gaming events, my initial attempt at programming, a launched game, a funded game, and one that is racing swiftly towards release! pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/09/20/1...
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15 Days: Part 34
15 Days: Part 34 – September 1st to September 15th I Once Gave Blood In Brangwyn Hall And Then Ate a Biscuit I’m a little late in sending this out. In a rare occurrence, the day job has…
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
15 Days: Part 34 - where I write about upcoming gaming events, my initial attempt at programming, a launched game, a funded game, and one that is racing swiftly towards release! pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/09/20/1...
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15 Days: Part 34
15 Days: Part 34 – September 1st to September 15th I Once Gave Blood In Brangwyn Hall And Then Ate a Biscuit I’m a little late in sending this out. In a rare occurrence, the day job has…
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Part 34 will be out today.
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Tall Story Games 🔜 AdventureX @tallstorygames.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
All the new Lucy Dreaming #kickstarter boxes are assembled! 😮‍💨 #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #pointandclick #adventuregame
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My plans for tonight are sorted...
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I've logged 47 bugs for a test today and although that may seem like a lot, it really means that this particular project is going to be super-clean once it's done.
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Mike Bithell @mikebithell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If you’d like to know about the next playtest, and to be notified of other news about development, join our mailing list here: mailchi.mp/bithellgames...
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Bithell Games Mailing List
Sign up to receive future details on the next game from Bithell, Short Story Prologue and Alpha Testing
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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 17/09/2026
Voidling Bound claws its way onto the cover of Debug #17! We learn why it's time to forget everything you expect from monster taming. Hatchery Games is pushing the genre into stranger, darker, and far more unpredictable territory Out now in premium quality print and DRM-free digital: debu.gg/17
Promotional image depicting Debug magazine issue 17, featuring artwork from video game Voidling Bound on the front cover
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
9 hours left! Reposts and shares are appreciated. 🙂
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If you're interested in backing this project that I am proud to be testing, please take a look at what's available and consider backing it. We're so close to the the next stretch goal! @brazengameplay.bsky.social @tonywarriner.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton...
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UrbX Warriors: The Lost City (16-bit Edition)
For the Amiga AGA and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Right then, we're just over a day away from the UrbX Warriors kickstarter ending and with it the exclusive rewards available! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ton...
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UrbX Warriors: The Lost City (16-bit Edition)
For the Amiga AGA and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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Cryptmaster @thecryptmaster.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
With Halloween on the horizon, what nicer present for a loved one than a copy of my award-winning game? Why not buy it now at an almost criminal discount and then pretend you paid full price for it later! store.steampowered.com/app/1885110/...
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Save 45% on Cryptmaster on Steam
SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles....
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
With all this testing, I suppose I'd best get started on 15 Days: Part 34... Part 33 is here for anyone catching up! pauljamesgamestesting.com/2026/08/31/1...
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15 Days: Part 33
15 Days: Part 33 – August 16th to August 31st No More Yorkshire Tea For Me It’s time for another blog. After double-stacking lately, it feels like it’s been ages since I sat and w…
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Paul James - Game Dev Heroes 2026 QA Winner @pauljamesqa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Smashing those bugs, squishing sneaky typos, fine-tuning things here and there, and rapidly heading towards release! You're in for a treat! #heirofthedog
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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 13/09/2026
Double issue launch announcement coming tomorrow evening!
Many issues of Debug magazine
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