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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Each week I host a livestream answering all your #UnrealEngine and #GameDev questions. Join us tonight at 9pm BST here: youtube.com/live/g2SEzrb... No doubt will be answering some questions related to Gamescom and all that happened too. Join in and learn together :)

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LIVE Unreal Engine Q&A | Gamescom, Game Dev, Unreal Engine

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking with the Director of Gamescom. It will be something I will discuss in my wrap up video on YouTube in next few days as I reflect on this whole thing. But first, flying home :)

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I will be attending Gamescom in Cologne in August and not only that I will in the B2B halls showing Mimic, my solo-developed asymmetrical multiplayer horror game. #gaming #gamescom #gamedev #indiedev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🌊 HUGE NEWS! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @BlueOcean_Games to fund further development of Mimic and our future titles! Read the full update on our Patreon to learn more about our partnership: tinyurl.com/3nbw7xr3 #IndieDev #GameDev #GamesFunding

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We’re back tonight with another weekly playtest of my solo-dev multiplayer horror game, Mimic! 👀 Join us live as we jump in, hunt down bugs, and shape the game together with your feedback in real time. 🔴 Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/DawA-pW... #solodev #indiedev #gamedev #unreal

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Playtesting my Multiplayer Horror Game: Mimic

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Here have some screenshots from my multiplayer horror game Mimic. While you're at it consider a wishlist too: store.steampowered.com/app/2606850/... #horrorgaming #gamedev #indie

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted Mimic so far, we have surpassed 5000 wishlists on Steam. This is just the beginning as we begin to enter our new weekly cadence of updates, streams, and more. Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/2606850/... #gamedev #solodev #indie #horrorgames

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Tonight we settle the argument is Pokemon still a good game? What can designers do to 'evolve' it? youtube.com/live/YwZqx9K... #podcast #pokemon #gaming #gamedev

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Is Pokémon still good? // Ryan Laley Games Podcast #15

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Get LIVE and FREE support in Unreal Engine 5 in our livestream starting in ten minutes! youtube.com/live/Euy5j3u... #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine

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Live Unreal Engine Support & Q&A

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Get live support for Unreal Engine tonight at 9pm UTC: www.youtube.com/live/_qrvJ1F... Get support or learn some tips and tricks in Unreal Engine 5. #gamesdev #indiedev #unrealengine

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Live Unreal Engine Support & Q&A

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We are now live talking about the games of 2026 and updates to what we are doing! www.youtube.com/live/kvp-i1q... #gaming #gamesdev #podcast #live

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Ryan Laley Games Podcast Episode 11

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Tonight we return for a new Podcast with me a Bill as we talk about the Game of the Year...of 2026? www.youtube.com/live/kvp-i1q... #gaming #gamedev #podcast

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Ryan Laley Games Podcast #11: Best Game of 2026?

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

For 2026 we have resigned our gamedev discord channel. I will be a lot more active in the discord and offering unreal engine support there for Patron members as a priority. Join the discord now: discord.gg/Xm5nCgBrM7 #gamedev #indiedev #UnrealEngine

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

In 2026 I will be attending @pocketgamercom.bsky.social #pocketgamerconnects in London and Develop Conference in Brighton. What events are you going to and which ones would recommend for me? #gamedesign #indiedev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Need help with your #gamedev project? Join us for live Unreal Engine support and Q&A later today at 9pm UTC www.youtube.com/live/tS4DsqL...

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Live Unreal Engine Support & Q&A

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

🐔✨ The coop needs a hero… and he’s got feathers. Guide your clucky companions, chuck potions, and outsmart perilous puzzles in The ChicKing — a puzzle strategy game full of poultry-powered chaos! 🧠💥 Wishlist now on Steam: 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3647670/... #IndieGame #SteamGames #indiedev

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Herd clueless chickens, chug magic potions, and outwit deadly traps—all to get your royal feathered highness, the ChicKing, back to his coop. It’s puzzle strategy with poultry drama. Don’t let the kin...

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I'll be at GDLX25 exhibiting both our online multiplayer survival horror game and our newest game The ChicKing, playable for the first time! #gamedev #indiedev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I'm going to be at GDLX where you can play our latest build for Mimic, and check out the first public unveiling of our new game The ChicKing! Book your tickets now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gdl-indie-... #indiedev #gamedev #gdlx25

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Was made aware today that ChatGPT name drops me! I serve my AI computer overlords well! "What is the best way to learn Unreal Engine?" #aifamous #gamedev #unrealengine

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Excited to say that Mimic has been approved for development for Xbox and Playstation. Dev kits are arriving and work has begun. #gamedev #indiedev #solodev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Excited to share that I will be joining Department for Business and Trade trade mission to GDC in March. I'll be there searching for publishers, investors for Mimic and The ChicKing as well as sharing what I do when it comes to education and Unreal Engine. #GDC2025 #gamedev #indiedev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Announcing my newest game in development, The ChicKing! Game is still early in development but will have something to play with at GDC. #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Had great fun figuring out how to make the character screen from @MarvelRivals in @UnrealEngine in the livestream this week. Watch it back now and see how it's done: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHGH... #gamedev #unrealengine #indiedev #tutorial

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A lot of people wanted to meet up and say 'Hi' at GDC so I am hosting my first ever meet and greet networking event at GDC. Free for all of course. eventbrite.co.uk/e/ryan-laley... #gdc #gamedev #UnrealEngine

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Ryan Laley Games Meet and Greet at GDC

Kick start GDC week and come hang out with Ryan Laley, chat games, development, YouTube and everything else!

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Each week I host a livestream answering your burning #gamedev and #unrealengine questions, join me, LIVE, in 15 minutes at 21:00 UTC www.youtube.com/live/-kAbD_C...

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Answering Your Unreal Engine 5 Questions #142

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

This week you can expect on youtube.com/ryanlaley : 1️⃣Mon: Kart Series Part 14 2️⃣Thurs: Question Time Livestream 4️⃣Fri: Color Wheel Part 3 And supporters on Patreon.com/ryanlaley can expect: ⭐Multiplayer Quiz Game Show Part 1, 2 ⭐Skill Tree Part 1, 2 #gamedev #unreal

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

This week you can expect on youtube.com/ryanlaley : 1️⃣Mon: Kart Series Part 13 2️⃣Wed: Question Time Livestream 3️⃣Thurs: Retro Remake River City Ransom Part 1 4️⃣Fri: Color Wheel Part 2 And supporters on Patreon.com/ryanlaley can expect: ⭐Kart Series Parts 14, 15, 16 ⭐PCG Part 5, 6 #gamedev #unreal

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

In 2025 Gold and higher Patron members will be getting new project files that they can download. This weekend you can now get hold of the Color Picker Project files. www.patreon.com/posts/new-fi...

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Join me Live, Making Zelda Ocarina of Time's Menu in Unreal Engine 5 www.youtube.com/live/sO4xsmp... #gamedev #unreal

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Shawn Patrick Campbell @shawnofthebards.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

If you work in Unreal and havent already encountered Ryan and his marvelous youtube vids; Give him a look!

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

This week you can expect on youtube.com/ryanlaley : 1️⃣Mon: Kart Series Part 12 2️⃣Wed: Question Time Livestream 3️⃣Thurs: Let's Create: Zelda Ocarina of Time Menu 4️⃣Fri: Color Wheel Part 1 And supporters on Patreon.com/ryanlaley can expect: ⭐Simple Inventory Series Parts 1 - 4 #gamedev #indiedev #unreal

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I'll be at GDC this year in March. Will be doing a meetups plus arranging meetings to discuss Mimic, our new course programmes, investor opportunities and partnerships. Follow, DM and email me at ryan@ryanlaley.com #gdc #gamedev #indiedev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

You can now follow tutorials on the UE Dev site from myself. These include the video tutorials I produce for YouTube but with added text, images, and explanations. Learn and follow along to our Understanding PCG in Unreal Engine 5 tutorial: dev.epicgames.com/community/le... #ue5 #pcg #gamedev

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Understanding Procedural Content Generation (PCG) | Community tutorial

The PCG tool is vast, and can be quite cumbersome to get your head around. Follow me in this tutorial guide on Understanding the PCG tools and how you ...

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ThePacifist's Gifts to the World @thpacifist.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Here's some particle effects from an early version of my game. It's just some speed lines at the time. I was just trying to get the hang of the niagara system. I'll have since gotten into the material editor and have been messing around with that. #indiedev #gamedev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Astro Bot is also my game of the year! Loved every moment playing it and was sad to see the credits of a perfect game :) #goty #gameawards

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The Horror Game Awards @horrorgameawards.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Now the #TheGameAwards is over for another year, it's time for us to take over the reins. Join us: 🗓️ SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 🇬🇧 8PM 🇪🇺 9PM 🇺🇸 12PM PST/3PM EST 📺 LIVE ON @ginxtv.bsky.social in the 🇬🇧 Find us also on the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social YOUTUBE, TWITCH AND STEAM EVENT 👀

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Still ill. Been unwell for a week now. Slept most of today. Could easily sleep more. Back to it as soon as possible

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Won't be live streaming tonight, down with a cold at the moment. No one wants hear me sniffing and sneezing lol

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Michael Pattison @mpattym.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

So are there any other aspiring game devs based in the UK around here? I'd love to see what people are working on. #gamedev #indiedev #UK

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Tonight I live streamed a development update on Mimic! This stream went over the observations I made when showcasing the game at EGX in London and the changes made in response. Overall very excited for these changes and what they bring to the game. youtube.com/live/V3tIBI-... #gamedev #horror

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Little bit of audio design today. The match countdown timer will now trigger and fade into a heart racing finale

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Two hardest things to make in a game: the beginning, and the ending. Currently going through and making the ending of Mimic, epic, rewarding, and make you want to jump in for another round. #gamedev

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Reworking the door UI in Mimic to prioritise user information more and emphasize the sci-fi fantasy #gamedev #indiedev #horror

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Coming next week some videos on understanding and using PCG in Unreal Engine 5!

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Ryan Laley Games @ryanlaley.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Check out part 1 of 8 of my new combat scenarios tutorial series. youtu.be/kqyD2LE_wfI Learn how to streamline and create compelling scenarios. All 8 episodes are available to Patrons on Patreon.com/ryanlaley #gamedev #ue5 #indiedev

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Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial - Combat Scenario Part 1: Setting the Scene

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