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Stunfest / 3 Hit Combo @stunfest.3hitcombo.fr · 06/10/2026

[Créations Indés et Amateurs] Venez à la rencontre des créateurs·rices lors du festival, pour découvrir et tester des jeux inédits. Musique par Alexis Lumière 🎶

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🍂 The leaves are changing. The world is changing. Take a moment to think about What Surrounds Us. 🌱 Now on sale on Steam! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ #indiegame #puzzlegame #autumnsale #steam #autumn #cozygame

Steam autumn sale promo picture for What Surrounds Us. -20%, the game is at $8.79!

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Gauthier 'Gautoz' Andres // Origami-ami @gautoz.cool · 30/09/2026

🔍 « Y a-t-il un plan pour sauver Don't Nod ? » www.origami.ng/y-a-t-il-un-... Cette semaine #SeriousGaming s'intéresse à la chute libre d'un des fleurons du jeu vidéo français, passé de 270 employé·es en 2024 à moins de 50 d'ici la fin de cette année.

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Y a-t-il un plan pour sauver Don’t Nod ?

Don't Nod occupe une place particulière dans l'écosystème du jeu vidéo français. Son nom est connu à l'international, mais il y a longtemps que l'un de ses jeux n'a pas connu de succès commercial, en ...

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Fiona Creates 🔜 SCARF - Sheffield Comic Arts Fair - 22B @fionacreates.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

QRP your bird art! If you leave me alone with trad art materials, I’m gonna draw a bird…

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 21/09/2026

The only part of game development I don't care about is the shareholders

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Super late to the party, but it looks so good! I'm in! ✨🍧

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"AI could significantly disrupt the employment of the very people who generated the data on which the foundation model was trained. LLMs are a product that destroys its supply chain.”

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Antoine Latour ✨ Wishlist Fakutori! ✨ @antoinelatour.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Prototyping a game 😀 Working on a game 🙂 Finishing a game 😐 Releasing a game 😬 Selling a game 💀

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nrcgray.bsky.social @nrcgray.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Lady Knight Asuka Lineart:

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Job application auto-reply mail, video game industry, 2026 💀 "Please be aware that due to the current challenging climate in the industry, we are receiving an unusually high volume of applications."

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Gauthier 'Gautoz' Andres // Origami-ami @gautoz.cool · 04/09/2026

Les détails du plan de licenciements chez #DontNod Paris sont tombés, c'est ultraviolent 💀 - 90 postes visés (sur 150 restants) - Retour à une seule ligne de production - Montréal protégé par son contrat Netflix www.dontnod-bourse.com/fr/informati...

Dans ce contexte, la profonde évolution des conditions économiques de l'industrie du jeu vidéo et de son financement, conjuguée à la dégradation des principaux indicateurs économiques de DON'T NOD, affecte significativement sa compétitivité. La Société estime, en conséquence, nécessaire de faire évoluer son modèle opérationnel.

Dans cette perspective, DON'T NOD recentre son activité en France autour d'une ligne de production unique qui inclut les compétences nécessaires pour initier de nouveaux projets avant l'achèvement de la production en cours. Ce projet d'organisation devrait permettre de maintenir un pipeline continu de projets et de soutenir le développement de l'activité à long terme.

Il vise à renforcer l'efficacité opérationnelle du Groupe en permettant une allocation plus efficiente des ressources, une clarification des responsabilités et une concentration accrue des expertises sur les projets prioritaires.

Dans ce cadre, le projet de transformation actuellement envisagé pourrait conduire à un ajustement des effectifs en France pouvant concerner jusqu'à une suppression de 90 postes.

L'initiation de ce projet a été validée ce jour par le Conseil d'administration et les premières réunions préalables à la mise en œuvre éventuelle d'un plan de sauvegarde de l'emploi se sont tenues avec les Instances Représentatives du Personnel, c'est-à-dire le Comité Social et Economique et sa Commission Santé Sécurité Conditions de Travail. Parallèlement, la Direction a ouvert des négociations avec l'organisation syndicale représentative au sein de la Société.

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root @freshroots.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Hi, I made a steam page for my game, Soft Ruin. If it seems interesting, please consider giving it a wishlist. Thanks! store.steampowered.com/app/2882230/...

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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Your bad art is better than AI slop.

four frame comic. first frame shows a typical AI poster that says : All chatgpt flyers look the same, especially with this font! the text above it reads : I won't go to your event if the poster was made by AI. second frame shows a still frame from a Hank Green youtube video. text above reads : I won't read your post or email and I won't watch your video if they were made with AI. third frame shows an AI restaurant poster of burgers and chicken in a window. text reads : I won't patronize your shop or restaurant if it is advertised with AI. last frame shows an MS paint window with badly written : Your bad art is better than AI slop. text reads : if you can't take the time or make the effort to interact with me yourself, then why should I do it?

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

"The game’s approach of letting you figure things out for yourself is very rewarding, and makes you feel like a scientist learning about unfamiliar species and the rules of interplay between both them and yourself." 🤓☝️

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"False Memory" - Opening ❤️ >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyyw...

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Last chance to get What Surrounds Us with its 20% launch discount! 🌱 WSU is a cozy puzzle-adventure game where you explore an abstract world and progress by observing and understanding the species that inhabit its ecosystem. A ~15min demo is also available!😀 ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/

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Explore an abstract ecosystem in What Surrounds Us, a cozy indie puzzling adventure. Encounter unique species and solve environmental challenges to protect their colourful habitat. Find your way throu...

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Gonorrhée de Ballsack @charliminal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Pour les gens qui aiment les jeux à énigmes comme moi, y'a le créateur de The Witness qui va sortir son prochain jeu, Order of the Sinking Star. BOYCOTTEZ cette grosse merde d'extrême-droite qui pense que les femmes sont biologiquement incapables de résoudre des énigmes.

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 26/07/2026

Just a little reminder to everyone: Algorithms are useless. It's very hard to find cool stuff without being shown it by someone else. So if you find something cool - a band, a game, a video essay or anything else - share it and tell people about it. And thanks to anyone who does! You're cool!

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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 27/07/2026

Well, it finally happened! After 9 years of Unity dominance, Godot was the most used game engine for GMTK Game Jam 2026 submissions. 🤖 Godot - 47% 🎮 Unity - 34% 🛠️GameMaker - 5% 🚀 Unreal Engine - 3% ✨ Other - 11%

Pie chart showing game engines used to create 10,511 GMTK Game Jam games in 2026. Godot has the largest slice with 47%. Then Unity with 34%. Other with 11%. Game Maker with 5%. And Unreal Engine with 3%.

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"What Surrounds Us manages to do a lot of interesting things, both thematically and with its gameplay, and it does it all in a tight, three-hour playthrough. Who knew a cute little donut had so much depth?" + WSU is on the "best indie games right now" page, feels pretty unreal 🥹Thank you!

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Discover more of What Surrounds Us' gameplay in this new video! Explore an abstract ecosystem in this cozy indie puzzling adventure. Encounter unique species and solve environmental challenges to protect their colourful habitat. youtu.be/eStNfLdCX9s?... #indiegame #puzzlegame #gametrailer

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WHAT SURROUNDS US - Gameplay trailer

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Game If You Are @giya.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Curious about What Surrounds Us? Puzzle fans and indie connoisseurs alike will love this newly released abstract adventure. Press and creators: request your review key now by emailing ria (at) gameifyouare (dot) com! store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/...

In a world full of hand-holding and auto-play idlers, having a game that lets you creatively figure out solutions in a somewhat open-ended way is a breath of fresh air.” – Higher Plain Games

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What Surrounds Us got its first patch! Some general bugfix and audio improvements. Enjoy the game! store.steampowered.com/news/app/417...

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What Surrounds Us - Bug fix and update V.1.0.1 - Steam News

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We have our first What Surrounds Us fan art! 🥹 The fact that it was made by a 5-year-old who also happens to be a family member of the team doesn't mean anything. It still counts! 😁 #fanart

Fan art of What Surrounds Us, made by a 5 years old kid.

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"What Surrounds Us is a delightful game to play. In a world full of hand-holding and auto-play idlers, having a game that lets you creatively figure out solutions in a somewhat open-ended way is a breath of fresh air." Thank you for the kind words! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ #indiegame

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Vidéo promo ou je parle d'un aspect cool de What Surrounds Us : la part d'interprétation laissée au joueur. 🧐 Oh et oui, je fais des vidéos en Français maintenant 😌 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/

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Les livres, plus immersifs que les jeux?

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William 🐌 Looking for Fael OUT NOW! @randotwino.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

C'est aujourd'hui, en fin d'après-midi, que sort Looking for Fael sur PC & Consoles ! 🧩 store.steampowered.com/app/2521170/... Les tests commencent à tomber et les premiers retours font plaisir à lire. Hâte de vous partager le trailer de lancement, car il contient une dernière belle surprise :)

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Looking For Fael on Steam

Hello, this is Fael... Listen, this is going to sound strange, but... I think I'm lost in the apartment. Right now... I... I don't know where I am. Can you come and help me?

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

"It’s remarkable how the developers manage to create such a diverse environment with this art style. What truly makes each creature stand out is its behaviour—how they move and interacts with the world around it." Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that my minimalist world is enjoyable AND believable!

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Game If You Are @giya.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's launch day for What Surrounds Us! Discover an abstract ecosystem under invasion in this minimalist, puzzle-based adventure by @salty-gamedev.bsky.social Press and influencers: claim your review key now by emailing ria(at)gameifyouare(dot)com! gameifyouare.com/2026/07/15/w...

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I'm beyond happy to announce that WHAT SURROUNDS US is now available on Steam!! WSU is a cozy puzzle-exploration game where everything revolves around observing and understanding the ecosystem around you. ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ #indiegame #gamerelease #cozygame #puzzlegame

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WHAT SURROUNDS US - Launch Trailer

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

What Surrounds Us launches TOMORROW, on Steam! 🌱 I can't wait to see people discover this strange and puzzling world! ☺️ 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ #indiegame #gamerelease #gamingnews #cozygame #puzzlegame

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I still can't believe it's almost here! 👀 What Surrounds Us launches in just TWO DAYS! #indiegame #gamedev #puzzlegame #cozygame #countdown

A key art image of the game What Surrounds Us, with the text "2 days left!". Yes! My game launches Wednesday!

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🌱 Only one week to go! ⭕ What Surrounds Us, my cozy puzzle exploration game, launches on July 15 on Steam! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ #indiegame #puzzlegame #cozygame #gamedev #wishlistwednesday

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Nifflas @nifflas.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I wonder what the costs and logistics of making physical releases. Are there read-only USB sticks and are they costly to make in batches? Indie is known for keeping types of games alive that big studios stopped making. What if the same, but for physical media?

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Pas certain de l'aspect thérapeutique mais ça à le mérite de bien mettre à plat les tenants et aboutissants de ce qu'il se passe en ce moment en tout cas. Excellente vidéo, à regarder par tous!

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Only 2 WEEKS (!!) left until What Surrounds Us launches! Part exploration game 🗺️, part environmental puzzler 🧩, WSU invites you to explore a mini ecosystem to help it find balance and overcome lurking existential threats. 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ #wishlistwednesday #indiegame

A screenshot of the upcomig game What Surrounds Us : a lot of pink and peach dots on screens.

A screenshot of the upcomig game What Surrounds Us : a transition between two different color schemes; from a cozy peach to a cold blue

A screenshot of the upcomig game What Surrounds Us : a cold blue environment with and unknown weird shape, very different from all the rest

A screenshot of the upcomig game What Surrounds Us : a green and saturated location with a lot of creatures

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 25/06/2026

Our games industry is people. Our studios are people. Our teams people, our games by people for people. Our games are made by people, in groups of people, in teams of people, making people things for people. The magic is people, and the people deserve so much better than all this. I am so sorry.

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📢🇫🇷 C'est bien entendu aussi valable pour la presse et les influ-en-sueur Français! (c'est une blague en rapport à la canicule, si vous l'aviez pas 🤡) Vous pouvez demandez votre clef Steam pour accéder à la version preview de What Surrounds Us dès maintenant!

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📢Are you a member of the gaming press or a content creator who enjoys cozy and/or puzzle games? You can now request a preview Steam key for What Surrounds Us! #indiegame #gamerelease #gamedev #indiedev

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 17/06/2026

"Game dev is one of those jobs you only do when you really want to. It's not going to make your parents proud, you're unlikely to get rich in an industry that lays off people for making superhits, and its a demanding & confrontative job. Why would you let a machine do the thing you're here to do?"

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If you work for a video game media outlet, here is the official press release: www.gamespress.com/en-US/Find-b... Review keys will also be available later this month!

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Find balance in abstract puzzle adventure <em>What Surrounds Us</em>, launching July 15th on Steam

Ecosystem puzzle exploration game coming to Steam on July 15th.

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🌱 WHAT SURROUNDS US will be available on Steam on JULY 15! 🌱 I'm incredibly excited to finally have a release date, I will soon be able to share all my work and introduce you to the strange and colorful world I created! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ #indiegame #gamedev #gamingnews

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Salty 🌱 Play What Surrounds Us on Steam! @salty-gamedev.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Hey! You are more than 500 to follow me now, thank you! Here is a short introduction : I'm Florent, a French #indiegame developer making meaningful games. I'm currently working on my first solo project : What Surrounds Us. 👉 Wishlist on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/4178950/ 👇 WSU pitch!

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