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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Grab our award-winning decopunk narrative RPG, Aether & Iron, at a historical low of 30% off during the #Steam Autumn Sale! #Sale

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We chat with Arianna Contardo about finding her own vocal register and booking roles that fit her voice! #VoiceActing #VoiceActor #BehindTheScenes #Anime

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Noah @noahotter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On today's episode of Indie-opolis, we talk with @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social , creator of Aether and Iron, about the grueling impact of AI on the gaming industry, & what can be done to maintain creativity even in the wake of it. We also discuss how movies like Wall E & Blade Runner predicted this--

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Maybe history doesn't repeat, but it definitely rhymes. Powerful entities experimenting with new tech and widespread social fallout is nothing new. See how these themes influenced the lower-island resistance in Aether & Iron.

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

They told me "voice acting isn't a real career..." 🙅‍♀️ We catch up with @hapyr.bsky.social on The Aether Hour to hear how she chased her dreams and booked her first role in games! #VoiceActing #VoiceActor #GameDev #IndieDev #RPG

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our team debates greatest RPG of the 90s! Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, and Xenogears...all bangers!! What's your pick? #RetroGaming #ChronoTrigger #FinalFantasy #Xenogears #Debate #SNES #PlayStation

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Go behind the scenes of our decopunk world in The Aether & Iron - Digital Art Book! Explore 188 pages of curated in-game art, never-before-seen images, and concept art. #IndieDev #ArtBook #GameDev #ConceptArt #Art #HumanArt #Illustration

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Update v1.3 is out now! 🗺️✨ Jump into Nations Crusade for a brand new quest giving Gia and Benny a chance to bond. Plus, photo mode, controller improvements, and more accessibility options! #RPG #IndieGame

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Aether & Iron is part of Steam's Party Based RPG Fest! If you’ve been waiting to recruit your crew and take to the skies, you can grab the game for 20% off from September 14 through September 21. #Sale #Steam #IndieGame #RPG

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The resistance is expanding! 🌆 Aether & Iron is officially coming to consoles in 2027 🎮 Wishlist Aether & Iron on PlayStation and Xbox today ✨ Links in bio. #Games #IndieGame #PlayStation #Xbox #GameDev

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Voice Actor Arianna Contardo's 4 tips for keeping your voice clear in the recording booth! #VoiceActing #BehindTheScenes #ActingTips #GameDev #TIL

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Chaos Theory Games @chaostheorygames.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Aether & Iron is a finalist for Game of the Year at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards!🎉🎉 Three years in the making with our co-dev partner, @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social Thank you to the judges, to everyone who played it, and to the team who shipped it. Congratulations to all finalists!

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hook, line, and sinker!🎣 Leverage the battlefield to drag enemies close and leap over them for a satisfying finishing blow. 💥 Play Aether & Iron on Steam now! #IndieDev #TurnBased #Gameplay

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our meet & greet kicks off soon! Join us across the street at the Hyatt Olive 8 when the #PAXWest floor closes at 6pm!! #PAX #GameDev #MeetUp #Seattle

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Who knew sleeping through class would be the wake-up call Christian needed to skip his MBA final in pursuit of his passion for game design 😪➡️🎮 #GameDev #FullSail #Career #GameDeveloper #Gaming

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our crew is heading to #PAXWest, and we can't wait to meet you! Take a break from the convention floor and join us across the street for an open house and a chat with the devs! 🗓️ Friday, Sept 4 🕓 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Drop-in/out) 📍 Cobalt Room @ Hyatt at Olive 8

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

today's #indiegamedev shoutout is for Aether & Iron, a Decopunk RPG of solving cases, getting into hover car battles, and lots of dice roll checks by @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/sfOQJ... store.steampowered.com/app/1836560/...

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Deco and Detectives: Aether & Iron #indiegame Spotlight | #gamewisdom

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today on The Aether Hour, we sit down with veteran game designer and author, Graeme Davis. We're talking Warhammer, narrative design, world building, & more! Bring your questions & join live on Twitch and YouTube Wednesday at 3pm ET/Noon PT. Links in bio. #Warhammer #Fantasy #GameDev #Writing

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Aether & Iron is featured in the 2026 #TrailerTuesdayShow🏎️💨 Check out the event on #Steam now through September 1! #games

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Voice actor shares the moment she fell in love with voice acting. ✨ #GameDev #IndieDev #voiceactor #acting

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

There's never been a better time to join the resistance! Pick up Aether & Iron on sale now and check out the new additions in Update 1.2! store.steampowered.com/app/1836560 #Games #Steam #Sale #Update #IndieGames #Game

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The Aether & Iron soundtrack by Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson is nominated for the Game Music Award at the World Soundtrack Awards! Voting's open until Aug 15. If you’ve been enjoying the score, we’d love your support 🎷 linktr.ee/SeismicSquirrel #GameMusic #WSA2026 #GameDev #IndieDev

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Hey Crew, your ride just got a tune-up!! 🏎️💨 Update 1.2 is out now featuring enhanced combat UI, reworked controller mapping, faster load times, and brand-new mini-quests! Check the patch notes linked in the comments for more details! #AetherAndIron #Gaming #Update

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Celebrate the grit and grunge of Aether & Iron's decopunk world during Steam Cyberpunk Fest, August 3-10! Join the working-class resistance and grab the game for 20% off right now!! #Steam #Sale #Cyberpunk #Games #Gaming #CyberpunkFest

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The cultural motivation driving Gia forward Explore our decopunk narrative RPG now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1836560 #Gaming #culture #NYC #Lore #AetherAndIron

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Word on the street is @theharpomarxist.bsky.social gave us one hell of a review. Much obliged, Rich. The skies are a little clearer today.

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Just 24 hours until the @convergence-gs.bsky.social Game Showcase!! Don't miss Aether & Iron during the pre-show, and hang around for more great indie games!

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Daniel shares foundational principles for building professional relationships. Deliver the goods, stay personable, and never stop listening to the people around you. 🫰 #GameDev #Networking #Jobs

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Gia's not just smuggling things across the city, it's a battlefield of rival city-states. 🌆 Our Narrative Director, Tyler, shares how the Holy Roman Empire and feudal Japan inspired the politics of Aether & Iron. #GameDev #Narrative #AetherAndIron #WorldBuilding

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"Getting in the door is the hardest part."🚪Ready to make your move into games? We're hiring an Accountant AND a Senior Unity Game Engineer. The door is open!! Apply today & join our crew! www.seismicsquirrel.com/jobs #GameJobs #Hiring #Jobs #Unity #Accounting #GameDev

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A character named Dom, car battles, and a crew that sticks together... coincidence? 👀 Our writers talk Fast & Furious influences in the writing room. #AetherAndIron #GameDev #RPG #BehindTheScenes

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Aether & Iron is 20% OFF in the Steam Summer Sale until July 9! If you’ve been waiting to get behind the wheel, this is your sign! Play Now: store.steampowered.com/app/1836560 #AetherAndIron #SteamSummerSale #IndieRPG

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Manaricelle @manaricelle.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I was normal about this interaction. Thanks @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social and @keymailer.bsky.social by supporting my degenerate brain and allowing me to showcase one of the best writing I've seen recently. Loving Aether&Iron so much~ <3

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Game development can be depleting sometimes, so it's super motivating when we get to meet people who are excited about the world we've built. In this Aether Hour clip we chat about whether in-person events are worth the investment. #GameDev #IndieDev #GDC youtu.be/SEVv-4N9G6E

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Making Depression-era fashion look stylish and full of personality was a real challenge. Mika absolutely nailed it by using patterns, layers, and accessories to make the characters of Aether & Iron look right at home in our decopunk world. #GameDev #AetherAndIron #CharacterDesign

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It’s always the calm, collected bad guys that intimidate me the most 😬 Eamon Kinsman brings serious villain energy as Tobias Dufresne right from your very first combat encounter! #VoiceActing #AetherAndIron #Gaming

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ViridianStorm @viridianstorms.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

when i watched @jazzelves.bsky.social play aether and iron similar to when i watched her play of the devil, what stood out wasnt just the stories, but deliberate designs, art direction, and such. Indy games are showing why concept art needs to be human, why everything needs to be human made.

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Mika shares some great insights on how she designed Gia, starting with her character’s narrative needs, then layering in symbolism, and just the right amount of period flair. Is anyone else as obsessed with that floral vest as I am?? 🔥 #CharacterDesign #GameDev #AetherAndIron

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Marketing doesn't end when your game launches! Our marketing director, Francis, talks about the long-tail promotional opportunities many devs leave on the table as they move on to other projects. #GameDev #IndieGame #Marketing

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Seismic Squirrel @seismicsquirrel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The dames have plans, the bosses have schemes, and we've got a roadmap! 🎲 New content is coming to Aether & Iron in 2026! What are you most excited for? Check out the Roadmap → store.steampowered.com/news/app/183… #AetherAndIron #IndieGame #GameDev #RPG

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