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Tijn 🍉

@tkers.dev
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tkers.dev • he/him • Tech consultant, coffee lover, and indie game developer from Amsterdam 🌷 Check out Voidblazers for Playdate: voidblazers.com 🪐

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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 26/09/2026
Worked on something a bit less visual today: data compression for Zest. It packs the individual bits that make up your frames into bytes, which ends up halving the size of some larger Pulp games I tested this on. Try it in the bundler yourself: zest.cool 🍋 #Playdate #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 15/09/2026
Ja joh alles is gerechtvaardigd belang 🤪
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 13/09/2026
Absolutely mind-boggling to see (once again) major news outlets writing about the latest AI “concerns” without an ounce of critical thought, just vibes. Stop amplifying the absurd narratives these billionaires are peddling. You’re literally running snake oil ads for free 🫩
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 07/09/2026
I’ve just released One Bit Bandit! 🎰 My new #Playdate game about playing a slot machine, and an exploration of gambling, chance and self-deception. Feeling lucky? Give it a spin: tkers.itch.io/one-bit-bandit
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One Bit Bandit by tkers
Sin to win!
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Chuck Jordan @sasquatchers.wtf · 06/09/2026
Bad Vibes Coding Taking a short break from being spitting mad about AI, to just being sad about how it never needed to be like this
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Bad Vibes Coding
Taking a short break from being spitting mad about AI, to just being sad about how it never needed to be like this
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 06/09/2026
The previous invite seems to have expired, so here's a new one: discord.gg/SXtWeXrdwg 🪶
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Join the Playdate Café Discord Server!
A place for humans to discuss, help each other, and share cool stuff around Playdate development 💜✊ | 73 members
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 25/08/2026
Just unparalleled levels of stupid 🙂
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Destination Playdate @destplaydate.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
🟨🟨🟨 My statement on Generative AI 🟨🟨🟨 youtu.be/Apfiso4vv00 #playdate
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 06/08/2026
Hauling avocados through the mountains in Big Walk 🔴🟡🔵
A screenshot from the game Big Walk. The player is holding a glowing light orb while another player carries a red avocado on their back.
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 04/08/2026
What a day!
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 01/08/2026
I made this collection of a bunch of cool games & prototypes (many free!) that are not on Catalog: itch.io/c/6811168/-s...
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💎 Sideload Gems for Playdate - Collection by tkers
A collection by tkers
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 01/08/2026
Yay! Happy bday!
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Bucket Mouse @mousebitelabs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The chintzy-looking M64 clone console of the N64 by a company named ModRetro has been released, I think, I don't pay attention that closely to shit. But as the great @frankcifaldi.bsky.social posted before, it is our civic duty to push back against this company and shun ANYONE who doesn't.
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Zach Hazard Vaupen @emo-sludge.com · 29/07/2026
Hi #Playdate Community! Me and some other devs have put together a new unofficial server for people developing for the playdate device. No minimum skill level required. The server is dedicated to human creativity (no AI) so come by Playdate Café if that sounds like your vibe: discord.gg/ppqeURy9m
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Join the Playdate Café Discord Server!
A place for humans to discuss, help each other, and share cool stuff around Playdate development. | 15 members
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 24/07/2026
Not something I’ve looked into yet actually! I think the biggest challenge would be the font itself, as there is nothing built into the OS. And a browser (unlike a game) would probably need to support *a lot* of characters? Not sure how feasible it would be, but I’ll have a look soon :)
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 20/07/2026
Just look at them go 💨
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 20/07/2026
Got to see a real Strandbeest on the beach last week!
Several strandbeests standing on a beach, their skeletons made of PVC pipes and zip ties.Artist Theo Jansen pulling a caterpillar-like strandbeest on the beach with its sail extended.
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Lia @liasae.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I even used the word "wedge", hah lia-sae.net/articles/202...
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Lia's blog - Code is a wedge and programmers are tools
Get the hammer.
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 08/07/2026
Excellent post, thank you for sharing! I am genuinly curious though why you won’t call yourself “a full-blown AI hater” yet? (or is this purely from the perspective of still being willing to rationalise your opinion)
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 01/07/2026
The itch.io Summer Sale is still on for the next 4 days, and you can pick up all my games (Soko, Voidblazers, Paco & Lily) for just $5 in this bundle: itch.io/s/191010/sum... Or if you prefer getting them on Catalog, each of them are up to 50% off there too! play.date/games/studio... 💫
Promotional graphic showing title cards for Soko, Voidblazers and Paco & Lily. A badge shows the old price of $13 crossed out, the new price of $5, and a label that says "60% off".
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 30/06/2026
Cool 👍
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 30/06/2026
That’s paraphrasing it a lot imho, they want *most* code to be human authored.
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Matheus Nícolas @matheusnicolas.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Brazil won today, and what a match! It was incredibly! Congratulations to Japan team as well, they played an amazing game and made it a thrilling match to watch! 🇯🇵👏 To celebrate, Pongerground is on sale until July 7th! 🇧🇷🏓 play.date/games/ponger... #playdate #sologame #indiegame
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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 24/06/2026
Been working on this as part of my Levelling The Playing Field program for a while, as part of a mission of creating fairer access to knowledge. Eight 101 video courses for independent game dev, €40 each, available soon. Sign up for the launch announcement & newsletter at courses.ramiismail.com
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 25/06/2026
All my Playdate games (Soko, Voidblazers, Paco & Lily) are currently on sale! 📦🪐🐸 Check them out on Catalog: play.date/games/studio... Or get the full bundle for just $5 on itch: itch.io/s/191010/sum...
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 23/06/2026
Woop, congrats!
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 19/06/2026
(scheming Justin Timberlake voice) 500 playdate games isn’t cool
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 15/06/2026
That’s just surprise immersion coffee
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TheGameLlama @thegamellama.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
It's Pongerground time on Playdate Unofficial. Game by @matheusnicolas.bsky.social! www.playdateunofficial.com/the-games/pongerground
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Pongerground — Playdate: The Unofficial Website
Competitive Pong but with way more going on
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 02/06/2026
Thank you so much for everything! Our release couldn’t have gone smoother :) Best of luck with whatever comes next! 💫
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 21/05/2026
Next up: “100 hrs on record, Not Recommended”
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 20/05/2026
(voorbeeld van Input Sans: input.djr.com/preview)
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Input: Fonts for Code — Preview
Input is a typeface for code, designed by David Jonathan Ross and released by Font Bureau.
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 20/05/2026
Ligt soms beetje aan de taal, maar merk zelf dat dat best snel went, zolang je idd het verschil tussen Il1| etc goed kan zien.
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 20/05/2026
Niet iedereen z’n kop thee, maar: variable-width is nóg leesbaarder!
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 14/05/2026
Shadow of the Colossus does this extremely well!
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 11/05/2026
I guess having a monopoly means you can do whatever the fuck you want. (The boring answer)
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 11/05/2026
Tangentially related but was looking into Steam Input for getting Zest on the Deck and 🙃 Documentation is all over the place and the players are confused af about how any of it works.
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 05/05/2026
Yeah that’s fair! Wouldn’t expect it to be a priority at this point, but happy to help test when you do :)
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 05/05/2026
@bumbleborn.com hate being *that* guy but any chance Mac support is on the roadmap? 👀
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bumbleborn - Wunder is OUT NOW! @bumbleborn.com · 04/05/2026
☠️ LAUNCH TIME ☠️ Wunder: The Double-Sided Deckbuilder is Out Now! My partner @emilymumble.bsky.social made the coins and good art, I made the "everything else", both our cats think you'll like this game! Steam: s.team/a/3895480 Please share with everyone, thanks! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 30/04/2026
RETVRN
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 30/04/2026
And let’s not forget about ‘computerspelletjes’
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toadleigh @toadley.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
donated to this project and you should too if you can 💚 beautiful game that i really hope gets the funding it needs: launchgood.com/1948 there are a bunch of screenshots there and gosh the art is so so so pretty 💚
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Dreams on a Pillow - First Stage Achieved. Support The Full Release | LaunchGood | LaunchGood
The development of the pseudo stealth adventure game about the Nakba is moving into next stage
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 24/04/2026
👀 (yes please)
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Matheus Nícolas @matheusnicolas.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
PONGERGROUND AVAILABLE ON CATALOG! Huge thanks to @tkers.dev making this possible! Pongerground mixes pong and pinball into fast, fun, and challenging matches that call for a bit of dexterity and quick thinking. 18 levels and scoreboard support, achievements and more! play.date/games/ponger...
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Pongerground for Playdate
Fast-paced arcade action where pong meets pinball. Dive into the Pongerground, master 18 levels, and chase the highest score.
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 03/04/2026
Not quite the endorsement we expected but we’ll take it 😅
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 02/04/2026
Enjoy!
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 01/04/2026
In celebration of the Artemis II mission, we've launched a Voidblazers sale for the next 10 days! While the Artemis crew is traveling further than any human has ever been, why not pick up our #Playdate game for the lowest price it's ever been? Get Voidblazers at 50% off: tkers.itch.io/voidblazers
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Voidblazers by tkers, cookiejazzie
A story-driven shoot 'em up for Playdate
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 31/03/2026
(Though I’m sure piracy is already a thing as well)
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Tijn 🍉 @tkers.dev · 31/03/2026
If the purchase was from a year or 2 ago: someone explained they made an auto update script that went a bit haywire
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