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Kris 🐉⚔️🤖 @cmykristyart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"I've heard that a man is out for my life." #darksouls #fanart

Portrait of Creighton the Wanderer from Dark Souls 2. He's a heavily armored and masked man glaring from behind dimly fire-lit jail bars.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 18/09/2026

Since I've gotten a bunch of requests and Production 101 is fairly popular in emergent territories, I want to offer a pack with Production 101 and Direction 101 at a nice discount. Just hit the big button halfway down the page if you're interested. courses.ramiismail.com

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Levelling the Playing Field - Indie game dev courses by Rami Ismail

Practical, no-nonsense courses on the business of making games - for indie teams of 1–15. By Rami Ismail.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Definitely did not expect a new Metroid game coming so soon, looks awesome! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku-v...

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Metroid Ravenous – Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I think the Ocarina of Time Remake looks neat, and both will still exist to be enjoyed!

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Always a fun phenomenon! A lot of my work happens outside of the game, with high level systems, data, and code words. I do my best to keep up with the broader scope, but occasionally someone will come to me with a, "oh wow you guys added XYZ?" and I'll get to enjoy the wonder as well.

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Raw Fury | RIVAGE OUT NOW @rawfury.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

✨🏰KINGDOM III: RISING REALMS HAS JUST BEEN ANNOUNCED!🏰✨ See details & wishlist now! bit.ly/4xiVVub The long-awaited successor of the legendary Kingdom Two Crowns has just emerged with the first trailer. Protect your crown in this co-op strategy meeting tower defense adventure. #kingdomiii

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Awesome to see an official release for this in other regions after so much time. Would love to see a Quintet collection at some point!

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I have a soft spot for co-op games and I adore the Horizon universe, I hope this reboot is seen through as this sounds right up my alley!

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Fantastic industry folks on this list, highly recommended. As Rami says, it's great for getting perspective from all areas and disciplines of game dev.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This is a very good bit 😂

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 20/07/2026

Months of work, a lifetime of learning, but the Levelling The Playing Field 101 Courses program launches right now. Eight €40 courses launching 10 days apart, I aim to make the critical less-spoken parts of indie gamedev accessible away from expensive visa-locked hotel bars. courses.ramiismail.com

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Kotaku @kotaku.com · 07/07/2026

RPG That Earned Over A Million Dollars On Kickstarter In 2013 Provides First Update In Seven Years: 'Aiming To Finish Production At The End Of 2031'

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RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window

The long wait for Project Phoenix continues...

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Mechanically one of the most interesting RPGs I've ever played, highly recommended. The changes made after the 360 version were major improvements. The questlines are Dark Souls-level obtuse, but there's a lot of really neat stuff to discover.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This seems to be the most accurate reporting on the Xbox situation. Double Fine and Compulsion going independent as part of this. We have to do this way too often in the industry, but reach out to your friends for support today. Tons of skilled and talented individuals will need it.

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Nicole Carpenter @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

i don't even know what to say anymore. this sucks! i'm sorry to everyone impacted. your work touched a lot of people! thank you for it. @nathangrayson.bsky.social posted this lovely farewell from devs last week. it's a good look at the people who make games we play. aftermath.site/destiny-2-de...

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Destiny 2 Devs Bid Farewell To The Game They Spent A Decade Making

"Bungie was the most toxic, dysfunctional experience of my professional life. But the incredible people that I got the chance to work with were some of the best in the world"

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Del @del.art · 25/06/2026

Anyone laid off, apply to our game studio. Doesn't matter if you don't see a matching role, apply anyway via the "General Dev Application" If you applied before, apply again. You got nothing to lose. www.absurdventures.com/careers

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Absurd Ventures Careers

We are hiring. Check out our current open positions at Absurd Ventures. Look for more to be added soon.

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Tanya D. || Writer || Narrative Designer @cypheroftyr.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If you got the money to spare this #Juneteenth put it to use in supporting Black business, creatives and others. Find a Patreon, tip someone via ko-fi, chip in to a Go Fund Me or support by sharing folks work if you ain't got the coin.

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Juneteenth: Celebrate Emancipation

Alt: Juneteenth: Celebrate Emancipation

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This sucks, South of Midnight is awesome and it's terrible seeing Microsoft continually cannibalize studios. Please reach out to any folks you know at Compulsion with job openings!

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The style of everything here is awesome

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Danielle Lalonders @dlalonders.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

my biggest advice to any freelancer who is looking to work in the games industry is to Always Apply To That Job. even if you aren’t 100% qualified, having your name and resume known to the studio you are applying to can get you work in the future.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

A ~45% increase is insane. Between AI and tariffs, I'm not sure how anyone is supposed to afford gaming anymore in the US. The good news is plenty of stuff runs on old hardware if you have it, but upgrading or getting something new has become untenable at this point.

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braktheman @braktheman.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Usually when I finish a game jam I just do a blog post to kind of put a pin in it all but this year I decided to talk into a mic and make a retrospective of my Ludum Dare experiences. Really just for me but if you have any interest it's up now. youtu.be/Xv6mjv5F2HI

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My Ludum Dare 59: A Braktheman Game Retrospective

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Sometimes it's the little things. Got a good laugh out of the silliness of sending orders via homemade sound effects 😂

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Still higher than previously, but back down to $23 for Ultimate is a step closer at least.

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Kenney @kenney.nl · 08/04/2026

New #gameassets ✨ I've created 150+ light cookies/masks compatible with all game engines that support this feature. Includes white on black, black on white and white on transparent backgrounds for each. CC0, public domain, all free! kenney.nl/assets/light...

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I was not laid off, but I am so tired of seeing brilliant people lose their jobs.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This just looks objectively worse and breaks the entire style.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The amount of industry talent being lost here is staggering and it's difficult to not immediately point towards the incoming acquisition for possible reasoning despite claims to the contrary. Keep an eye out for folks affected in this, lots of incredible folk will be looking for new opportunities!

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braktheman @braktheman.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

A decade ago I gave up on the Bloodborne The Old Hunters DLC cause it was too hard for me and today I finally completed it all without leveling a single time. This is probably the hardest Souls low level challenge I've done so far. Just two final bosses left to complete and I'll be fully done.

Orphan of Kos boss fight with the words PREY SLAUGHTERED across the screen in green and white text and an empty health bar. I am in the corner looking tired and relieved to be done.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Apparently being developed in partnership with the people behind Dead Cells, neat

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Kim Acuff Steiner @emberdione.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

In 2023, I managed to slip out before the layoffs hit me, and landed a new role in 2 business days. In 2024, I managed to secure a new role in 31 days, leaving 3 weeks before those layoffs hit. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep dancing through the lightning strikes. I'm now looking for work.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I've always had a big soft spot for these games, strongly related to the massive amount of time my dad and I played the first Super Bomberman on SNES. Including playing 4 player with my friends who were not prepared for how much time we had invested 😂

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SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION | Official Trailer (KONAMI)

YouTube video by KONAMI公式

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Game 'n Lärm @michelentongs.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Around 2011, I made a video about ActRaiser. It included a segment from an interview with Nobuo Uematsu in which he explained that the quality of the music and sound in Quintet’s game forced them to completely rethink the sound of Final Fantasy IV. Subtitled in EN : www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2IO...

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Uematsu Nobuo talks about ActRaiser

YouTube video by Game 'n Lärm

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Ludovic Chabant @ludovic.chabant.com · 01/02/2026

Do you know “Another World”? One of the best video games of all time? Well here’s a collection of behind-the-scenes footage that Eric Chahi used for reference and rotoscoping!

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Bubble Bobble, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Legend of Zelda, Mega Man 3

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This is really neat, just in general, but Simon's design really stands out from the pack here 🤩

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Robin-Yann Storm @rystorm.com · 28/01/2026

Someone commented that Fallout 4 apparently has a publicly accessible smoketest level called QASmoke! fallout.fandom.com/wiki/QASmoke I am so glad that folks are already sharing so much more info than what I could ever find on my own.

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QASmoke

QASmoke (editorID) is a test cell in Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, that can only be accessed with console commands or exploiting glitches. The name of the cell indicates its primary use is for smoke testi...

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Simon S. Andersen @snakepixel.art · 25/01/2026

People keep saying the codenames in Metal Gear Solid sound like Megaman X bosses, so I decided to give them actual designs. Matches the scale of my other X mockups. Something I've been sitting on for several years that I finally decided to wrap up tonight. #megaman #pixelart #ドット絵

Pixel art of various animal themed robot bosses. The tag at the top says MegaGear X

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braktheman @braktheman.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I turned one of my all-time worst stream ideas into a condensed YouTube video for your enjoyment. Fortnite But Every Time I Die I Add More UI youtu.be/oTdTZeYrxf4

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Fortnite But Every Time I Die I Add More UI

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 11/01/2026

🏁TIME🏁 #AGDQ2026 has raised a total amount of $2,443,414 for @preventcancer.org! Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!! See you all next time at #SGDQ2026!! We are SO BACK!!!!!!!

finale photo of the AGDQ 2026 audience and stage

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Tom Francis @pentadact.com · 08/01/2026

I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice: www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1... I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.

A timeline visually representing the advice from my post, emphasising how dramatically and reliably having more time, with a testable build, converts to your game being better and your studio being safer.

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

$7 USD for this is a steal, highly recommended! Frequently overlooked for being based on a bad movie, but this is an excellent game with a killer soundtrack

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Scott @positronplays.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

One of the many fine examples of early game dev being a bit wild 😂

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