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Dietmar Hauser

@rattenhirn.bsky.social
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Programming, games and music enthusiast, purveyor of poor taste, and animal lover / Principal Software Engineer at Epic Games / Ambassador at pgda.at

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Michael Hartinger @asebist.bsky.social · 19h
Today the 100th Vienna Gamedev Meetup is happening. At the Das Packhaus at 6:30 www.meetup.com/vienna-game-...
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Super Stable Games @superstablegames.com · 30/09/2026
We got a cool cooperation with @clioem.bsky.social to make Blackboard Ponies' main soundtrack! She is one of the coolest, most cheerful persons with an awe-inspiring musical and games career. 😍 She is also doing a talk at Game Dev Days Graz on Oct 10th, so check it out if you're there!
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Blackboard Ponies on Steam
A game about a small pony in a blackboard world wreaking havoc and bringing color to everyone's lives.  In this puzzle platformer play as a student's rebellious fantasy pony, kicking its way through t...
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Dirk Winkelmann @dirkwinkelmann.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Katzencontent. 💙
Eine gezeichnete Katze hebt die Faust, darunter steht Katzis statt Nazis geschrieben.
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Klemens 🦆 The Art of Fauna 🦆 @strasser.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Question: Do you know any small shops in the city you’re living in, that might be willing to sell some Art of Flora / Art of Fauna merch? 🌺 Ideally inside of the EU 🇪🇺
Photo of me on a path filled with greenery. I’m wearing an off white shirt, that has an Art of Flora logo on the breast with a white flower.
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Kala Paint @kalapaint.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Kala Paint is out! I'm @olawson.bsky.social , professional artist for 15 years, then game dev, now wrote the painting software I wish I'd been using all this time. GPU-run creamy brushes, no subscription, no gen AI crap, hand-coded with ideas from artists in our Discord, and more added weekly!
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Dietmar Hauser @rattenhirn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Aus gegebenem Anlass
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SUBOTRON @subotron.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Join our arcademy on how games and studios can create meaningful change through design, partnerships, culture, wellbeing by using practical frameworks for systems thinking, opportunity mapping and organisational readiness. Extra: @playherdles.com gamescom recap subotron.com/event/wellbe...
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Herdles - Wishlist now! ✨ @playherdles.com · 29/08/2026
Even Link stopped by to check out our take on "Spyro meets Breath of the Wild with a magical dog." I think we passed the vibe check 😎
A person cosplaying as link is standing in front of the Herdles booth and looking very interested in the game
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Crowded @crowded-game.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
WE MADE IT TO THE SEMIFINALS! 🐦‍⬛🏆 Crowded is still in the running for the Find Your Next Game Indie Award by gamestar.bsky.social Vote for Crowded — www.gamestar.de/artikel/find... Watch us LIVE on GameStar’s Twitch Sunday, Aug 30 from 12:30 PM CEST Voting ends at 12:50 PM CEST. LET’S CROW! 🖤🐦‍⬛
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Johannes Kuhlmann @j66k.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It's happening! My book has a new name and release date (in November) and you can preorder through the publisher now (or through your favorite book supplier, of course).
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Christian Hübel @citgoesnuts.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
First time exhibiting at gamescom: day 1 🤩 Can’t wait for everyone to check out @playherdles.com 🐶
Photo of our colorful booth at gamescomPhoto of the teams legs from above while on the train to the gamescom venue
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Bertine van Hövell 🛝 Gamescom @baroness.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Join me at gamescom dev at 13.15 at stage 10 for my talk about applying for public game grants It's going to be thick with info but I've tried to make it a bit entertaining too just to make things nicely digestible
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Game Dev Graz @gamedevgraz.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Heyho! We are planning on exhibiting togehter with the Game Dev Students at this years Gamefusion during Grazer Herbstmesse (1. - 4. Oct) and we are looking for motivated people who want to exhibit their games w/ us! Reach out to us if you're interested! More infos in our Discord
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Ancient Pixel @ancient-pixel.com · 19/08/2026
Wait, how did I not post about the interview with @phaser.io here? I looked towards unity and godot some years ago and still cant fathom that I just am able to continue phaser for my games big and small - what an engine :) phaser.io/news/2026/06...
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Resistance Racing 2k97: How Phaser Powers a Pseudo-3D Racing Game
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cee @cee.wtf · 14/08/2026
im never leaving seattle
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Game Dev Graz @gamedevgraz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Rejoice, @everyone, the Game Dev Days 2026 will happen this year on October 10th - 11th. That's right, the Game Dev DAYS will live up to their name once again. Saturday, 10th of October, will be a day full of talks and games. If you want to be part of it, check out the links below.
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Stuffed Wombat @stuffedwomb.at · 06/08/2026
MARBLE SOULS coming 2026 wishlist now - store.steampowered.com/app/4531440/...
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Clio @clioem.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Doing a little listening party for the Canvas of Thoughts OST today on @bandcamp.com at 15:00 CET (That's 9am EST)! It's music-only and I do some commentating on chat, so you can passively ... or if you'd like to comment/ask questions, you can make a free account! clioem.bandcamp.com/merch/canvas...
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Canvas of Thoughts (Original Game Soundtrack) Listening Party from Clio Em
Listening Party from Clio Em.
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Octova @dovebelle.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Sehr geehrter Herr @bundespraesident.at nachdem sich sowohl der Kanzler, als auch unser Bundesminister für Klima- und Umweltschutz zur Klimakrise (und eventuellen Plänen zur Bewältigung) bedeckt halten, bitte ich Sie, bei den Herren anzufragen, ob sie eventuell Hilfe brauchen. danke, tova b.
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SUBOTRON @subotron.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Call for „PLAYING ART“ Game Ideas Exhibit your games at FROG conference and win the first “Austrian Impact Game Idea Award”! Eligible participants: Students, Hobbyists, Solo Devs, Teams, Studios based in Austria Deadline: 30 Sept. Details and registration: subotron.com/15294-call-f...
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Clara 🌟 wishlist Pelikeeper! @trendywalnut.dev · 16/07/2026
CALLING ALL LOW BUDGET INDIE GAMES‼️ We're gathering games interested in participating in a "Low Budget, Big Heart" Steam Festival! 💰Self Published, Self Funded 🤏Under ~50k budget 🚫NO AI if you're interested in the festival sign up here: forms.gle/cndDrEf4rxiL... rts appreciated :)
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Low Budget, Big Heart Steam Festival interest form
We're looking for interested developers of low budget games to participate in our potential steam festival! Self published/self funded games are also welcome. If your game had a development budget ov...
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MazeStalker @mazestalker.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This took a lot of work, but it's still not what will one day be the "final trailer": www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqWC...
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Mazestalker Gamescom 2026 Trailer #gametrailers #actionrpg #isometric
YouTube video by Pixelkabinett [AT]
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Sefirot @sefirotgame.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
⭐Announcing Haven's Heir, The Hidden Isle's first campaign book. Uproot conspiracies, defy gods and despots, and decide what Dioscoria becomes when the world discovers magic.⭐ Sign up to get a free adventure! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s... Visual done by: @solelle.bsky.social
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Dietmar Hauser @rattenhirn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
TIL: Persönlichkeitsakzentuierung
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Old DeuTaranomy🧶⚒️ @kindofstrange.com · 14/07/2026
The Indiedev community is coming together to support Venezuela! Juntos Game Jam: July 24–26. 🎮 Open worldwide 🗣️ English & Spanish ❤️ Optional donations support WFP's relief efforts 🔗 Register: itch.io/jam/juntos-g... 💝 Donate: tilt.fyi/cVK5Fy1gzr #JuntosGameJam #GlobalGameJam #GameDev #IndieDev
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The Mane Quest 🐴🎮 Horses in Video Games 🎮🐴 @themanequest.com · 14/07/2026
NEW ARTICLE: Game Announcement: Blackboard Ponies is an Adorable Hand-Drawn Platformer with a Pony Protagonist, Coming to Steam this Year www.themanequest.com/blog/2026/7/...
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Game Announcement: Blackboard Ponies is an Adorable Hand-Drawn Platformer with a Pony Protagonist, Coming to Steam this Year — The Mane Quest
Blackboard Ponies is a 2D Platformer where you play as a pony wreaking havoc on a classroom blackboard, developed by a two person team from Austria. The game’s prototype was originally created as an ...
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Alex Jarosz @akjarosz.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
You can play it and meet us live! Occult Office takes part in FM4 Indie area at Spielfest. #indiedev #indiegames
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Johanna Pirker @joeyprink.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
This weekend is the Esports Festival in Vienna!! Unfortunately I cannot join this time but super happy that many projects from TU Graz (GDSG) @tugraz & TUM @TU_Muenchen are being presented.. please find and play all of their amazing games!! esportsfestival.at/
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INDIGO @indigo-showcase.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📺 Watch Eline Muijres (@elinemuijres.com) speak at INDIGO 2026! Talk: Developer Decisions That Scare Publishers Full session: indigoshowcase.nl/talks/2026?s... #INDIGO2026 #gamedev #indiedev
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Alex Jarosz @akjarosz.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I’m Alex, the solo dev behind Love is a Demon, a heartfelt, narrative adventure about love, friendship, and self-discovery. Wishlist the game and play the demo during Steam Next Fest 🖤 #indiegame #indiedev #steamnextfest
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Polygon @polygon.com · 07/07/2026
Check out Dungeons of Hinterberg before it's no longer on Game Pass
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Xbox Game Pass loses a bunch of great games this month amid bleak subscriber numbers
Check out Dungeons of Hinterberg before it's no longer on Game Pass
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Mi'pu'mi Games ♣️♦️♥️♠️ BLACK JACKET @mipumi.com · 07/07/2026
On July 11th and 12th, the Austrian game development industry will present itself under "Games from Austria" at the Esports Festival 2026 in the Austria Center Vienna. Mi'pu'mi will be there! 🤩 See you soon? 😍 esportsfestival.at/games-from-a... #indiedevhour #gamedev #IndieGames #indiedev
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MazeStalker @mazestalker.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Updated the demo with some more bug fixes! steamcommunity.com/app/3218310/...
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Demo v0.1.5 - July 4th 2026 :: Mazestalker General Discussions
Fixed some general jank in the battle system, should feel much better now! Fixed a respawn issue when you died in the dungeon and it player a random dialogue! Fixed various little bugs! Added a secret...
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Dungeons of Hinterberg / Microbird @microbirdgames.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"Dungeons of Hinterberg" is leaving Game Pass soon, so if you started it there but haven't finished, now would be a good time! www.trueachievements.com/news/xbox-ga...
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Xbox Game Pass loses 12 games in July 2026
A whopping 12 games, including PowerWash Simulator and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, will leave Xbox Game Pass in the first half of July.
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Michael Hartinger @asebist.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Next chance - Tuesday, July 14th! See you in less than 2 weeks in Auer von Welsbach www.meetup.com/vienna-game-...
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Jan Hackl @v01pe.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Florent from The Pixel Hunt talking about the motivation for creating their upcoming game Ithaca. I really love the idea and the approach they are taking… Watch his little speech and consider backing it on Kickstarter to push it over the finish line! More infos here: www.thepixelhunt.com/ithaca/
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Alex Jarosz @akjarosz.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The booth is ready, and we are ready for players! We show Occult Office at Game Industry Conference. #indiedev #indiegames
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Dietmar Hauser @rattenhirn.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
CW: Dark humour, obscure Dr. Whouniverse reference What's even more foreboding is that nobody in the "Too young to vote" group seems to have died in the last 10 years! Miracle Day is real, but for minors only.
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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Technically, they’re Remains now.
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Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
OPPORTUNITY Remedy- Senior Writer Unaffiliated. Shares welcome emp.jobylon.com/jobs/366796-...
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Senior Writer | Remedy Entertainment
Remedy Entertainment, the creator of Control®, Max Payne®, Alan Wake®, and one of the leading independent game studios in the world, is looking for a Senior Writer to create high-quality gaming experi...
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Dungeons of Hinterberg / Microbird @microbirdgames.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
34, actually. (Also, "Dungeons of Hinterberg" is currently 70% off on both Steam and Xbox!)
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Le Pixel Hunt - Making Games at the End of the World @thepixelhunt.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today on the road to Ithaca, we meet with Christian from @bongfishofficial.bsky.social, and then listen to a cool concert by the band Otkucaji in Zagreb. As always, if you'd like to come to Ithaca with us, here's the link to the Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ith...
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Eline Muijres 🐇 @elinemuijres.com · 18/06/2026
I'm attending Develop Brighton next month! It'll be my first time, and I'm thrilled to host a production roundtable together with the amazing @vialixia.bsky.social 💜 Does your game need some producer magic? ✨ Book a meeting with me on MeetToMatch: app.meettomatch.com/develop2026/...
This Is Fine: Managing Crisis in Game Production
Thursday 16th July 11:15am - 12:00pm Room 6
Roundtable
Game development rarely goes exactly to plan. Technical challenges, slipping milestones, scope changes, and sudden priority shifts, often under pressure. Producers are there to monitor and mitigate risks, but what can you do when a crisis situation develops regardless of your efforts?

This roundtable brings producers and other game development leaders together to talk honestly about how crises can be navigated without destroying the game or the teams that make them. The session explores how to deal with chaotic situations and what actually helps when a team is behind or faces serious technical, team, or financial issues.

Through shared experiences, participants unpack how to communicate under pressure, make hard calls, and learn from real-world examples of games that had to delay or pivot.

This is a practical, experience-driven conversation aimed at producers, project leads, studio heads, and publisher teams who want healthier and more resilient collaborations.

Session Takeaway
Learn about different types of crisis situations you might face during development and how peers have dealt with them

How to effectively communicate during high pressure situations

How to handle tension such as disagreements, shifting priorities, and unmet deadlines

How to deal with stakeholders such as publishers during a crisis situation
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gold extra @goldextra.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
BRIEFS: Open Call for microgames! Extended: new deadline for submissions: june 22, 2026, 11:59 PM The theme for BRIEFS 2026 is LOVE! Briefs is a microgame series by gold extra, Georg and Evgeni More Information here:: buff.ly/g7uBI5x Apply with this lovely link: buff.ly/Qmh7LoS
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BOIE | CHILDREN OF SATURN @strawboie.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Had a lovely chat with Florent from @thepixelhunt.bsky.social about political art and climate change
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Alex Jarosz @akjarosz.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Can't believe it but Love Is a Demon is part of Steam Next Fest! The demo is LIVE, you can play it right now on Steam. If you've ever wanted to flirt with your own destruction, now's your chance. 🖤 #indiedev #indiegames #gamedev
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Eline Muijres 🐇 @elinemuijres.com · 16/06/2026
It's more important than ever to support and promote diverse games from diverse teams. Join our showcase at Gamescom - let's bring more positivity and community feeling into this industry!! 😤✌️
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