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Quirky Studios

@quirkystudios.bsky.social
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Gaming studio based in the Netherlands/California. Minigame and TCG. Land of the Quirks. #catsrule #tcg #gaming #indiedevs #Web3AsATool #indiegame quirkystudios.substack.com sarah@quirkystudio.nl or admin@quirkystudio.nl

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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
New build=lots of testing @quirkimon.bsky.social #gamedev #indiegame #TCG
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Here's a swipe action in play! #indiegame #gamedev #catfee from @quirkimon.bsky.social
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Quirkimon @quirkimon.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
bit of a play here #indiegame #gaming #tcg
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Well, that was quick 👀 #tiktokban looks to be over.
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Sneak peek: Our devs have been hard at work, and the new 'Secret Sauce' ability is finally here. Subtle, strategic, and game-changing. Stay tuned for more gameplay updates. #gaming #indiegames #tcg
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
How long will it be down? My kid doesn't know what to do with herself. #tiktokban #tiktok #teenagertorment
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
"Gaming is no longer a single-player sport—it’s a vast, interconnected universe that spans countless genres, platforms, and experiences." Come and have a gander: open.substack.com/pub/quirkyst... #gaming #indiegames #substack #gamers
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The Many Faces of Gaming
Gaming is no longer a single-player sport—it’s a vast, interconnected universe that spans countless genres, platforms, and experiences.
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Nothing better than writing game studio documents on a Sunday when I could be watching a really bad sci fi movie and eating. Said no-one ever. #indiegame #gaming #sundaythoughts #indiedev #marketing #CanIBeaSloth
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Although this one was an easy one to name - Duckox. It's a cool 'un. #80s #indiegame #gaming #tcgs
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Spell cards are so much easier to name than our character cards. Jus' saying. #indiegame #gaming #gamedev
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Totally. I want to make a FNAF type game with our characters. I loveeee horror.
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Oooooooo 👀
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Decided to write about the snobbery in gaming and why it can be harmful. Have a read and please subscribe! I game, you game, we all game. #gaming #indiegames #substack open.substack.com/pub/quirkyst...
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Cats for the win. Always. Can't believe it's "uncommon" - I think cats should always be unusual 😉 #catfee #indiegame #gaming #tcgs #development #marketing #cats
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Hahahahaha. It's even got Fishlight (another character) hanging from the hat. This is a cool one. #indiegame #retrogaming #tcgs #gaming #gamedevs #gameart #quirkimon
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
6/ Gaming is at a crossroads. Will it stick with extractive practices, or will it evolve into something fairer? We believe the future is inclusive and sustainable for players and creators alike. What’s your vision for gaming’s next level? #gamers #gaming #indiegame #inclusive
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
5/ Tools like #Web3 can help shift gaming’s narrative—if used responsibly. It’s not a magic fix or a fit for every game. Web3 should be seen as a tool, like in-game currency, designed to benefit players and devs, not exploit them. Let’s get it right. #gamers #gaming #indiegame
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
4/ Imagine #gaming that respects players: progress that lasts, fair monetization for indie devs, and experiences built to include everyone. That’s the gaming ecosystem we envision—one that puts fairness first. #gamers #indiegame #gaming
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
3/ For me, it’s about equality in #gaming. Tech has the potential to empower, but it’s too often used to exploit. Games could uplift players and indie creators, but extractive practices hold us back. Let’s create systems that support, not drain. #gamers #indiegame #equality
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
2/ J’s biggest frustration? FIFA’s yearly grind. Each new game means buying again, losing your Ultimate Team progress, and starting over. It’s a cycle that feels unfair to players who invest time and money just to see it all reset. #gaming should do better. #gamers #indiegame
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Lots of thoughts today. 1/ Gaming should be fair—for players, indie studios, and everyone in between. We’re a small team driven by the idea that #gaming can empower, not exploit. It’s time to rethink how games treat players and creators. Let’s make fairness the new norm. #gamers #indiegame
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
We see #Web3 as another tool in the gamer’s arsenal. Like in-game currency, it can be used for good or bad—it depends on how it’s handled. For us, Web3 is about exploring ways to give #gamers more control & enhance their experience. #indiegame #gaming quirkystudios.substack.com/p/crypto-isn...
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Crypto Isn’t the Villain: Why the Real Problem Isn’t the Tech
Let’s be honest—crypto hasn’t done itself any favors in the PR department.
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
I'm working on a blog post about elitism in gaming & bringing a perspective some of you might relate to. I grew up as an 'OG' gamer with a ZX Spectrum but now, I’m also a mum to gamers. Gaming has evolved, but one question still lingers: Are you even a real gamer? 🕹️ #gaming #indiegames #OGgamer
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
I keep staring at a spreadsheet and I swear I'm slowly going insane. I think I need a break. No-one sees this part of it all when they buy a game😆 #indiegame #gaming
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Might have accidentally binge watched Reginald the Vampire and Squid Games over the past two days. No idea how that happened. 👀
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
can't spell - need coffee
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
We're gonna look at that name for the rat/Capuchino character - so names are still on the table for this one. #coffee
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
One of our colleagues came up with a cool name - Ratpacino - it gives cool actor vibes. 😆 #alpacino #actors #characternaming #indiegames #gaming
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Thoughts about gaming, being a parent to gamers, & where we see that so called "nasty" #web3 fitting into our #TCG. The conversation needs to be had, esp after paying a mortgage in Robux. Please have a read, subscribe & share. #indiegame #gaming #roblox open.substack.com/pub/quirkyst...
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Roblox, Robux, and the Parent Trap: How I Ended Up Looking at Web3
If you’ve ever had kids, you’ve probably been ambushed by at least one of their wide-eyed, innocent demands for Robux.
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Done!
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Note to self. Finish this game before you start thinking about the next one. 👀 #gaming #indiegame #help #squirrel
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
It's definitely a struggle. It feels never ending. 🤣
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Thanks a ton! If you have Substack, lmk and I'll follow
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
I think we all know this one. "Game development isn’t just about making games—it’s about managing people, processes, & the constant battle to stay sane." quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-real-c... #indiegame #gaming #gamedev #needcoffee #weneedtomarketittoo 👀 #omgwhothoughttherewassomuchtodo
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The Real Cost of Making a Game: It’s More Than Just Money
When people think about making a game, the first question they often ask is, “How much does it cost?” While the financial side of game development is a hot topic, the truth is, the real price tag goes...
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
So.many.color.choices So.many.font.choices #help #indiegame #toomanychoices #gaming #brainexplosion
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
🔥(as my teen would say) #indiegame #tcg
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
We lucked out with our artist. Now we have the "hard" part - naming characters. This has to be my fav. A whoopie cushion chicken. #indiegame #artistsrock #imgladwehavehim #gamingcharacters #indiegamedev #gamers #tcg #chickens
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
I'd need a memory to have a leak😂. I'm on overload.
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
In a world obsessed with instant gratification, making an indie game on a shoestring budget is a special kind of rebellion, fueled by questionable sanity. quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-long-g... #IndieGame #gaming #substack #indiegamedevs #marketing #coffeeneeded
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The Long Game: Building Games in a World of Instant Gratification
If you’ve ever tried explaining to someone that making a game takes years, not weeks, you’ve probably been met with the same reaction I get: wide eyes, a pause, and then a polite but confused, “huh ca...
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
It's been that type of week. #howmanytabsopen #yesthatmany #thisismybrain #gamedevelopment #marketing #gamedev #gaming #helpme #indiegame
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
This looks interesting: www.evefrontier.com/en #web3
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EVE Frontier
Enter a living sandbox rife with challenge and opportunity
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
I do like a good old survival guide. Cheers 🕹️ #gaming #indiegame #gamedevelopment #steam #indiedevelopers #gamedeveloper www.gamedeveloper.com/production/s...
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Featured Blog | Survival guide to developing a game and publishing it on Steam
What seemed like just a technical challenge turned into a journey that included design, production, marketing and all the other aspects of the industry that make a good idea become a finished and publ...
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The latest Quirkimon build is here, & things are starting to feel more tangible with every update. We’ve decided to add #Web3 to our toolbox for the #TCG. It feels like a natural progression that opens up new possibilities for gameplay & community. #gaming #indiegames #sleepwillbeniceoneday
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
It’s time we rethink who games are for and challenge ageism in gaming. Have a gander at our blog and please subscribe. quirkystudios.substack.com/p/the-curiou... #gaming #gamer #indiegame #substack #ageism #aarp
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The Curious Case of the Gamer Generation: Growing Older, Staying in the Game
How Older Gamers Are Shaping the Industry and Redefining Play
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Having an interesting chat with my 10-year-old about lore while waiting for DOOM Eternal to download. He insists he doesn’t have lore. Enter the 13-year-old: "Sure you do—remember when you fell on the playground in the UK & put a hole in your cheek & ended up at the hospital. #lore #doom #kidtales
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Whelp. Might as well work until the memory card gets here. Back on the #Switch and tried to play #Doom. #notenoughspace #memory #nintendo #console #gaming
Upload of a photo showing that there is not enough free space to download a game
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I want it. Gah.
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Just look at this. It's the only time I like beige. For sale an hour away from me. It's working & has 2 floppy disks. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhh. I want a room of retro computers & a garage of 80s cars. 1980 TRS-80 Model III, Radio Shack #retrocomputers #80s #epicfind #radioshack #vintagetech
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Quirky Studios @quirkystudios.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
I think I saw them mention it at one point. They are dealing with millions of new members, so it's all a bit insane I guess!
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