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Kat Barkwell

@scardeykat.bsky.social

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Indie Programmer @flyweightgames.bsky.social (ex Bioware, Full Circle) she/her opinions are my own

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Aerial_Knight @aerialknight.com · 26/09/2026

Collections of studios owned and run by Black People. I'm sure there are some I missed, so please let me know (please double-check that they are owned by black people), and I will add them. Don't just follow them; check out their games. This list is about equity and ownership. go.bsky.app/4wfgP11

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Kat Barkwell @scardeykat.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

studio is 100% Black owned! (it’s just me rn)

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Black Voices in Gaming @bvigaming.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Here's our starter pack that's 100% Black, 99% indie devs, all doing cool stuff. Follow accordingly. go.bsky.app/TKGP8JR

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 07/06/2026

Women of colour are by far the most educated in #gamedev, yet hold the lowest % of permanent or managerial roles. So how does someone with no power make an impact? Check out @scardeykat.bsky.social's talk, "Ain't I a Game Dev?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2zs... #gamedev

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Ain't I a Game Dev?

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Kat Barkwell @scardeykat.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Within you there are two otters. Both are fucked up by fbx import settings scale factor 2.

3d model of an otter that's ballooned up like beeg yosh

3d model of an otter that's stretched so thin it looks like a skeleton

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 02/03/2026

🎤 Speaker apps are OPEN for #GDoCExpo 2026 (Sept 22–25, online)! 🗣 Microtalks, Talks, Panels & Dev Interviews wanted! 💰 All speakers are paid! ✔ We’re looking for powerful, thought-provoking sessions about games & beyond. Apply by April 18 (11:59pm ET)! www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply #gamedev

Speaker applications are now open. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply now!

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Kat Barkwell @scardeykat.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Finally! A Halloween costume I can wear over my snowsuit #Hornet #Silksong

Hornet taking selfie costume from videogame silksong

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 15/09/2025

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Katrina Barkwell - Programmer Women of colour are by far the most educated in #gamedev, yet hold the lowest % of permanent or managerial roles. So how does someone with no power make an impact? In the company? The community? How far can rage carry a career in game dev?

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Kat Barkwell @scardeykat.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

How I'm looking at steam so they know I'm awake and would like Silksong

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Kat Barkwell @scardeykat.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Ok I'll chill the fuck out after this - but this photo of me checking the steam sales when we hit #1 is sending me

BioWare dev in taash cosplay at computer

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Kat Barkwell @scardeykat.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! ENJOY MY COSTUME AND I HOPE YOU LOVE DA4 #veilguard #taash

BioWare dev dressed up as Taash from Dragon Age 4

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