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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Lost Castle 2 hit 1.0 last week. 28,000 concurrent players on Steam at peak and holding. Front page and it beat the original game's all-time record. We've been supporting this one for a while and watching it land like this is phenomenal! #indiedev #gamedev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

At last I've made it to Nintendo World with our SEA gang🫦 Smashed some blocks. Beat @junchgaming.bsky.social at Mario Kart Ride. Got all wet at Jurassic Park. No Ragrets.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Got to visit @swery65.bsky.social 's office with @rinoaskyes.bsky.social & sign the wall after supporting Hotel Barcelona re-aunch. Wild how this industry works sometimes.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Did a live demo and interview on the MIX stream. Stretched on the red couch. IFYKYK

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

TCG Card Shop Simulator had a booth at #Bitsummit this year. Japanese players who knew exactly what they were doing. First show floor appearance for @goldpactgoblins.bsky.social 🙌

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Back from #BitSummit. First time in 4 years. Show's grown but still has the same cozy indie energy. It's good to be back~

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Shoutout to Indie Lab and the team behind Viet Indie Week on Steam 🙌 Front page banner. Vietnamese devs getting their spotlight. A whole section for the SEA family too. This is what the region supporting itself looks like. Go check out the games~

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Kyoto. BitSummit. May 22nd. I’m finally going back. No pitch decks, no stress, just me and the Goblins enjoying my favourite indie event on the planet. If you’re around, let’s catch up. It’s been far too long since we shared a drink in Kyoto. (And no, the guy at the bottom still isn't invited.)

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Just got back from IndieJam and had a blast. I love getting out there to chat with the folks just starting out in the industry. It's such a privilege to support the next gen of devs whenever I can. I spent most of my time mentoring and doing internship sessions. Also hosted a networking party.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Heading to Indie Jam this week to support the local scene! Catch me, @rinoaskyes.bsky.social , @ariefjohan.bsky.social & Lala rambling about marketing. Plus, I’ll be mentoring for Women in Games Asia & local students! @goldpactgoblins.bsky.social x @themagicrainmy.bsky.social networking party~

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Spook-A-Boo is back. Fresh trailer and art plus the Steam page looks killer. It even hit @playstation.com and @xbox.com but I'm still yelling at @nintendousa.bsky.social. The team did it all while I had a 40 degree fever. We even got on a Ghostbusters site. #IndieDev #Ghostbusters #Gaming

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I'm a bit late to the news, but I'm really glad our @goldpactgoblins.bsky.social are helping @lostcastle2.bsky.social join The Triple-i Initiative this April. We've got some massive reveals coming up soon. You should probably keep an eye out for what's next.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Finally back on the grid and seeing this. It was a wild ride helping @swery65.bsky.social and @darkproduct.bsky.social get Hotel Barcelona back where it belongs on Steam. So proud of the @goldpactgoblins.bsky.social team for the heavy lifting on those streams. #indiedev #gamedev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Also massive shout out to Maximillian and @jessecox.bsky.social for supporting the re-launch of Hotel Barcelona with their amazing streams!

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Hidetaka SWERY SueHERO @swery65.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

TIPS of Hotel Barcelona For the Axe, it feels great when you land the combo from the launcher ↑ + X into the long-reach attack → (HOLD) + X. Also, small jump + Y comes out fast and is very strong. #HotelBarcelona #UnderNewManagement #TIPS #indiegames

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

We put out our last big free update for Lost Castle 2 before 1.0 right in time for the LNY and the player count tripled. The team killed it. Big thanks to @jessecox.bsky.social @dexbonus.co.uk @limealicious.bsky.social and @yenkoes.com for the support. We couldn't have done it without you guys💚

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The cat (or the Goblin) is officially out of the bag! 👺

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Speaking at GameDev Summit in Philippines next week on sustainable models for developers in our video games industry. Bonus new company reveal!

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025: The end of a decade-long chapter. My farewell post covered the history of everything we built at Neon Doctrine, but tonight I’m looking firmly at the horizon. That "new crazy idea" I mentioned? I’ll be revealing exactly what’s next during GDS in February. 2026 is going to be a wild ride.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The kids aren’t just alright, they’re crushing it. 🚀 Spent the day judging pitches with SGGA and the level of polish coming out of this new wave of #Singaporean devs is scary good. I’m legitimately inspired.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I swear the photographer has it out for me.🥵

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

That’s a wrap on an absolutely incredible India Game Developer Conference! Full days of panels, developer feedback, and meetings, but the highlight was seeing the real, measurable progress from last year's developers. The dev scene is on fire, but needs more experts to guide the new talent.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

500,000 COPIES SOLD! 🤯 Thank you for making Lost Castle 2 a huge hit! 🎉 To celebrate: Grab our new Plushie Dino! 🦖 www.makeship.com/petitions/di... Next up: A massive free update drops later this month! PERFECT TIMING! #indiedev #gamedev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Heading your way for #IGDC next week! 🇮🇳 My schedule is packed: 🧑‍⚖️ Judging Indie Pitch & Awards Jury 🎤 Speaking on a publishing panel 🤝 Investor/Publisher Connect & Fast Pitch 🧠 Whispering about my new secret project for the first time... Always time for the delicious food! #IGDC2025 #GameDev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

A New Chapter, A Difficult Goodbye 💔 Dear friends, after ten incredible, wild, and utterly unforgettable years, I’m departing from Neon Doctrine. It’s hard to put into words what this decade means. #NeonDoctrine

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

GDC? Nah. #Gamescom gets it done. Our SEA/Asia devs can't afford the trip, US is a mess, and SF conventions are hell. We're where the work gets done, not just showing face and dropping $30 on a drink.

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Level Up KL was 🔥! Judged, paneled, and somehow didn’t break anything. Big love to MDEC for flying me over, @xsolla.bsky.social for parties that could level up your liver, and General Arcade for the chill lounge. AND our game Grim Trials won Best Game Design! #indiedev #gamedev #winning

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Heading to Level Up KL next week as a judge & speaker! Checklist: ✅ Talk games ✅ Meet devs ✅ Pray my publisher suitcase of cash survives customs ✅ Don’t sign a haunted stapler sim (again)🌸 #gamedev #evilpublisher

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Our free Lost Castle update nearly tripled daily players. As I always said: timing is everything. Lunar Holidays + awkward family dinners = perfect excuse to slay demons. Thanks for making it a hit! ❤️ #indiedev #gamedev #China

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The showcase may be over. But the horrors remain. Just a Shadow Game Grim Trials Cold Abyss Athanasia Thanks to @horrorgameawards.bsky.social for opening the door. Horror lives on. We’re just getting started. 🖤 #HorrorGameAwards #IndieHorror

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🚨 China’s NPPA approved 156 new games (145 domestic + 11 imports), pushing 2025’s total to 1,275—up 23% YoY. ✅ Honkai: Nexus Anima ✅ Astro Bot ✅ Dave the Diver ✅ Black Myth: Wukong adds Xbox #indiedev #gamedev #China

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Steam Autumn Sale is live, so naturally EA gets bought by Saudi for $55B. I guess while I grab The Sims 4 for $4.99, someone else grabs the entire publisher. 🫡🫡🫡

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Im not at #Gamescom Asia this year, but these lovely people will be! #Indiedev #gamedev

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Neon Doctrine💜 @neondoctrine.games · 29/08/2025

Grim Trials, our upcoming heavy metal roguelite by @rollinggloryjam.bsky.social is a part of #TheMIX Fall Showcase on Steam! Try out the demo and WISHLIST it now: neondoctrine.games/GrimTrialsDemo #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev

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Badger - Game News @reddawn4u.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Fantasy adventure Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi will launch August 21 on PC with consoles planned later. Look forward to my thoughts and impressions thanks to @neondoctrine.games for early access to the game. #Games #Action #Adventure #RPG #Simulation #PC #Steam #GOG #AltheiaTheWrathOfAferi

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Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi | Coming August 21 to Steam and GOG

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

🐰: Heard a golden rumor… 🌟 The final Altheia build is out there and keys are flying. If you’re press or an influencer and don’t have one yet— hop into my DMs before I “borrow” yours. 😉 #indiedev #streamers

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Wake up honey, new #Steam store page beta just dropped 👏 store.steampowered.com/news/group/4... #indiedev #gamedev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Wake up honey, new #Steam store page beta just dropped 👏 store.steampowered.com/news/group/4... #indiedev #gamedev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

⏳ #Gamescom is ONE WEEK AWAY ⏳ Most of our meeting slots are already gone — but there’s a tiny sliver left. Wanna talk publishing, funding, or Asia market domination? Press/streamer and crave that exclusive hands-on with our games? DM me or @neoniain.neondoctrine.games NOW. #IndieGames #GameDev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🎮 China just approved 134 more games (7 imports incl. Diablo IV, The Finals, Marvel Mystic Mayhem) — 2025 total now at 946, up 19.3% YoY. Kingshot also got the green light. 📈 The market’s opening up 👀 #China #Gamedev

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Neon Doctrine💜 @neondoctrine.games · 22/07/2025

The carousel of games never stops spinning... And it's calling your name. Neon Doctrine presents: Carnival Of Chaos! On July 24, dare to enter our twisted carnival and sample a collection of bone-chilling demos... if you think you can handle what lurks within. #NDCarnivalofChaos #indiegames

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Heading to #Gamescom! @neoniain.neondoctrine.games and I will be there with multiple booths in both B2B and B2C halls. Got some exciting games + exclusive access for press & content creators. Still have meeting slots — DM me if you wanna connect! #Gamescom2025 #indiedev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Opened up #Steam and saw we hit 11 million wishlists in 1 day! Gotta be a record right? #indiedev #gamedev

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Vlad【尉遲衛德】 @stutsies.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

The My Lovely Family trilogy just hit the Steam front page 👀 💀 My Lovely Daughter 💍 My Lovely Wife 👑 My Lovely Empress All on sale. All very cursed. Top of the charts in Visual Novel, Narrative, and “What did I just play?” #Sale #Indiedev #Gamedev

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Neon Doctrine💜 @neondoctrine.games · 05/07/2025

In Athanasia, scavenge what you can, and craft what you need. That molotov you're holding? It could clear a path or buy you time to run. Not every fight is worth it when escaping is the goal... #ScreenshotSaturday #indiegames #gamedev

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John Walker - Industry Analcyst @botherer.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Tomorrow is Indie-Penance Day on Kotaku! If you have an indie game in development, or a recent release that's been ignored, email me: botherer@gmail.com, with the subject line "INDIE PENANCE 2025". Please include a store link and a YT link (if possible). Rules next...

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