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Nino Filiu @ninofiliu.com · 04/09/2026

Spent months solo-developping Fideism, an art game questionning our assumptions about faith. Premiered at the @amazefest.bsky.social Shop-Gallery this year, here is a short vid showcasing my artistic vision and the bespoke VR mechanic I coded. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIU_...

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Herr Kaschke (i do music 🦍🖖🏼💋) @herrkaschke.com · 28/08/2026

Looksmaxing the Game am Stand vom @amazefest.bsky.social

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Early Bird Tickets for A MAZE. / Berlin 2027. ONLY 200. 4 days of arthouse games, performances, artists, developers, playful media, impactful business, fresh ideas, talks and conversations, parties and more. -> eventix.shop/zdtz5jxn #AMaze2027 #arthousegames #indiedev #playfulmedia

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A MAZE. Digital PlayGround #3, August 26–30, hall 10.2 E030 gamescom - A pink parallel universe is loading: unexpected works, wild controllers, and an amazing stage programme. gamescom.a-maze.net #AMaze2026 #gamescom2026 #arthousegames #playfulmedia #altctrl #indiedev #mbbfunded

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

YEAH. You're at gamescom and love to be part of the Amazing Stage Program at the A MAZE. Digital PlayGround #3. Submit your talk, interview, quiz, performance, music - all welcome - just here: tinyurl.com/bcdhmv2n #AMaze2026 #arthousegames #playfulmedia #mbbfunded

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Kara Stone @solarserver.games · 23/06/2026

Landfill and Time For It are currently only available to play at @amazefest.bsky.social shop+gallery!

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our call for games made in Berlin-Brandenburg is closing soon. Please check the form and take the opportunity of being part of A MAZE. Digital PlayGround #3 at gamescom. Link: cloud.a-maze.net/apps/forms/s/yNCoT… #AMaze2026 #mbbfunded #indiedev #berlin #brandenburg

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

YEAH! A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 our 15 years anniversary edition was amazing. Thank you to all for making this jubilee so special. Enjoy watching our festival video and share it with your friends too. #AMaze2026 #mbbfunded #arthousegames #playfulmedia #indiedev #berlin

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A MAZE. Shop-Gallery is presenting Solar Rituals an exhibition by Kara Stone aka @solarserver.games . On Thursday June 11 is the vernissage from 18:00 at Greifswalder Str. 11 #Amaze2026

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dialogue tree @dialoguetree.cc · 10/06/2026

What, exactly, is @amazefest.bsky.social? And what has it done differently for 15 years? Meet @thorstenstorno.bsky.social and Mat Löwernotter, the founder and awards curator of the festival. They can tell you all about it. Hear more on episode 043 of Dialogue Tree. LINKS BELOW ⬇️

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The Zium Railway (Available September 13th) @theziumsociety.itch.io · 15/04/2026

A limited first-print run will be available from the AMAZE store in Berlin from May. Also available at and during @amazefest.bsky.social in limited quantities. Thank you to @thorstenstorno.bsky.social for the kind offer.

A grid of red books, all featureless red (rear covers) point upward, one is turned the right way around, it is The Zium Digest.

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Thorsten S. Wiedemann @thorstenstorno.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

It was great talking with Susan Gold about the start, my vision, the journey and the future of @amazefest.bsky.social as festival, as brand. Thank you for the invite. <3 Link: youtu.be/0HK3gYFZgPY #AMaze2026 #indiedev #arthousegames #ggjpodcast #playfulmedia

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Meet Antonin Fourneau 🦩 He's one of our jury members and will take part to determine the categories and their winners. To read more about him head over here: 2026.amaze-berlin.de/jury #amaze2026 #amazeawards #mbbgefördert #arthousegames

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

🦩🌴Meet Farfama (He/They, JP/CA) 🦩🌴 They're one of our jury members and will take part to determine the categories and their winners!🏆 To read more about them head over here 🍉: 2026.amaze-berlin.de/jury #amaze2026 #amazeawards #mbbgefördert #arthousegames

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

🦩🌴Meet Julián Cordero (He/Him, EC/US) 🦩🌴 He's one of our jury members and will take part to determine the categories and their winners!🏆 To read more about him head over here 🍉: 2026.amaze-berlin.de/jury #amaze2026 #amazeawards #mbbgefördert #arthousegames

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

🦩🌴Meet Meghna Jayanth (She/Her, UK) 🦩🌴 She's one of our jury members and will take part to determine the categories and their winners!🏆 To read more about her head over here 🍉: 2026.amaze-berlin.de/jury #amaze2026 #amazeawards #mbbgefördert #arthousegames

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Even though we would love nothing more than nominating all the amazing 435 submissions from 78 different countries, sadly we can't. 🦩

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crcdng @crcdng.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

come playtest this Sunday @amazefest.bsky.social

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This award by the @koerber-ip.bsky.social is looking for extraordinay XR projects which use new media to explore history, hitorical narration or commemorative culture. #amaze2026 #playfulmedia #immersive #xr

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The Wings Award highlights games developed by women and gender marginalized developers. To be considered for the award with 2.000 € price money, games must be made with teams, where women or other gender marginalized developers were involved in key positions. @wingsfund.me

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

A MAZE. Shop-Gallery presents "Punt Kick" the first solo exhibiton by french tech artist @ninofiliu.comon March 26 - 18:00-22:00. They're exploring novel digital experiences enabled by emerging technologies as in game poems, experimental vr, machinima. -> ninofiliu.com #AMaze2026 #artgames

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

🦩Sign up for the A MAZE. Village by March 31 🦩 It takes a village to make A MAZE. / Berlin happen! Wether you're a collective or an indie game we want to see you there! More information here: 🦩 2026.amaze-berlin.de/amaze-village #amazefest #amaze2026 #berlin #indiegames #arthousegames

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Get ready for the 8th A MAZE. Online Game Jam, running March 15 to April 15. Inspired by the haunting vision of Philip K. Dick’s short story “The Defenders”, you’re invited to create games that we’ll showcase at A MAZE. / Berlin 2026. Join: f.mtr.cool/cpxgstnlyn #AMaze2026 #gamejam

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Join the A MAZE. Fulldome Game Jam. An amazing opportunity! The games created will get presented at the A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 - 15 Years Anniversary – Positive Chaos Party on May 16 at Urban Spree. Register until March 10: f.mtr.cool/laxluqqjta #AMaze2026 #mbbfunded #playfulmedia #berlin

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Finissage on Thu Feb 26 from 18:00-22:00 at A MAZE. Shop-Gallery. The artist @jooki.bsky.social is present, and you've got the last chance to experience his brilliant XR work NOVOCENE. Artist page: f.mtr.cool/duqqbkseam #AMaze2026 #berlin #playfulmedia #immersiveart #xr #climate

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Thorsten S. Wiedemann @thorstenstorno.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Amazing new record. Thank you for all the wonderful games and playful media works submitted to the A MAZE. Awards 2026. <3 #AMaze2026

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

2026 the #AMazeAwards broke a record yet again! 🦩 We had a mind blowing 435 entries from 78 countries this year! Thank you for all the entries!! Check back March 9th for the nominee announcement!🍉 #amaze2026 #mbbfunded #playfulmedia #arthousegames #amazefest #altgames

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thanks everyone! We're getting so many last minute submissions that we want to give you a little more time: ❗NEW DEADLINE: Feb 8 Send in your games and playful media for #AMazeAwards 👉 award.amaze-berlin.de #AMaze2026 #arthousegames #mbbfunded #playfulmedia

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Submit your works for the #AMazeAwards before the end of the day! Did you know❓ Last year, we received submissions from 72 countries. Truly international community! 💪 Can we do that again? Don't miss out on #AMaze2026 👉 award.amaze-berlin.de #arthousegames #playfulmedia #immersivetheatre

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Quick now. 😅 Did you know❓ It will be the 5th WINGS Award at #AMaze2026, highlighting works where women and other gender marginalized artists hold key positions. @wingsfund.me Send in your games and playful media: 👉 award.amaze-berlin.de #AMazeAwards #playfulmedia #indiegames #berlin

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Tick tock! February 1 is close. Did you know❓ Every submission can receive feedback from the Selection Committee. 🎮 Register for it too if you want to play + help out international artists. Check out #AMaze2026 👉 award.amaze-berlin.de #AMazeAwards #arthousegames #indiegames #gaming

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

...just 3 days left to submit for this year's #AMazeAwards Did you know❓ Everyone receives 🎟️ 3 discount codes for the festival tickets + 🖥️ early access to the Open Screens (timed slots in the exhibition). Don't miss out on #AMaze2026 👉 f.mtr.cool/bstijybzdm #altctl #altgames #indiegames

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Thorsten S. Wiedemann @thorstenstorno.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Can’t wait to welcome you at my permanent playground the A MAZE. Shop-Gallery. Interested to exhibit your playful work, just get in contact with me.

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Don't forget to submit your playful works to the #AMazeAwards by February 1st! Demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater, or prototypes are welcome too. 👉 Register here: f.mtr.cool/kcwtodyzgj #AMaze2026 #arthousegames #playfulmedia #mbbfunded

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Thorsten S. Wiedemann @thorstenstorno.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Yeah! Yeah ! Thank you @farfama.bsky.social for compiling an amazing overview of the 2012-2025 @amazefest.bsky.social award winners. I’m stoked! #AMaze2026 #berlin #arthousegames #indiegames #playfulmedia

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Get your festival ticket and start planning your trip! A MAZE. / Berlin takes place May 13–16, 2026, across some of Berlin’s best venues: silent green, transmediale studio, Panke Culture / Gallery, HAU, and Urban Spree. More info & tickets: f.mtr.cool/vdnhgjnxbz #AMaze2026

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Early bird reminder! A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 is calling for works for the 15th A MAZE. Awards. Early bird submissions are open until December 31. Submit here: f.mtr.cool/hcwicruuen #AMaze2026 #AMazeAwards #mbbfunded #arthousegames #indiegames #immersivetheatre #vr #playfulmedia

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Deep gratitude to our community, collaborators, and partners who trusted us and shared the journey throughout 2025. You made it possible. Wishing you all amazing holidays, playful rest, and a curious, joyful New Year. Your A MAZE. Team. #AMaze2025 #AMaze2026

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Körber-Stiftung History & Politics @koerberhistory.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We’re looking for XR projects that rethink how we tell stories about the past — through art, worldbuilding, gaming aesthetics & experimental digital formats 🎮 Apply for the 3rd XR-History Award (with @amazefest.bsky.social) hosted by our eCommemoration programme! More info in the post below 👇

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 - Call for works. f.mtr.cool/plwbsyiytx Our award is celebrating the 15th edition in 8 categories feat. the 5th @wingsfund.me Award + the new addition: XR-History Award by @koerberhistory.bsky.social Early bird submission is open until Dec 31. #AMaze2026 #mbbfunded

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Yeah! A MAZE. Shop-Gallery is open . Our permanent event and exhibition space in Berlin. Open for visits on TUE-FRI from 15-19:00 in Greifswalder Str. 14 or on request via gallery@a-maze.net . #AMaze2025

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A MAZE. @amazefest.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Last chance to catch an Early Bird Festival ticket. It's running out on November 30. The next wave price is 110€ and you have access to a wider range of tickets including group festival tickets and reduced festival tickets. Link: f.mtr.cool/yowgowrdgb #AMaze2025 #berlin

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Thorsten S. Wiedemann @thorstenstorno.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Woohoo! Next exciting chapter for @amazefest.bsky.social. We’re opening a permanent shop-gallery in Berlin. See you next week for the kick off . #AMaze2025 #berlin

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Thorsten S. Wiedemann @thorstenstorno.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Yeah! Finally had time to fix this. A MAZE. Magazine was really something special. 1 day there will be edition 05. #AMaze2025

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