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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’m excited to announce that Night Shift: 1999 is part of the MIGW Showcase which you can go and see during your visit to ACMI on Sunday 11 October! Go check out the full list of wonderful games, all made with a human touch here: gamesweek.melbourne/games-week-s... [ #migw #acmi #indiegames #vn ]

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Guess what? Night Shift: 1999 has been lucky enough to receive further support and funding from Screen Australia. Watch this space as updates are to come! Thank you to everyone who's believed and supported this project from day one 🦇🖤 [ #indiedev #indiegames ] www.screenhub.com.au/news/games/s...

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Screen Australia announces $2.1 million in funding for 41 video games projects | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games

Screen Australia has announced $2.1 million in games funding, provided through the Games Production and Emerging Gamemakers programs.

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

There's an extra special lineup of 200+ VNs this festival and there's sure to be something for everyone... especially if you're of a vampiric persuasion ⚰️ Check out the festival page here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4624... [ #vndev #pixelart #otome #vn #fallinlovefestival ]

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Fall in Love Visual Novel Festival

fall in love with these romance-themed visual novels!

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Waypoint @waypoint-events.com · 11/08/2026

Announcing the first 3 games for Waypoint Constellations at the Sydney Opera House! 🎫 www.sydneyoperahouse.com/experiences/... 🖼️ @managore.bsky.social - PRINT GALLERY OF AN ARTIST 🦇 @winterschloss.bsky.social - Night Shift: 1999 🤖 @tetrastudios.bsky.social - ShatterRush More games and news soon

A 1:1 image showing 3 squares that feature images of the first 3 games being announced for Constellations at the Sydney Opera House. Night Shift : 1999, Print Gallery Of An Artist, ShatteRush. At the bottom is logos for the hosts and sponsors for the event. Waypoint and Serenade, TVGS and Screen NSW

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A new #indiegamedev interview is up today with @winterschloss.bsky.social to discuss making their first game Night Shift 1999, and how they applied for a grant that helped get the game made youtu.be/H4mxPvOftUE

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Game Dev And Grants With Night Shift 1999 Developer Interview | #gamewisdom #indiedev #indiegames

YouTube video by Game Wisdom

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Are you dying to know more about the development process for Night Shift: 1999? Burning with questions such as why am I so obsessed with vampires? Or why do we need Australian vampires? Or why vampires in Sydney specifically? Look no further! [ #devlog #visualnovel #pixelart #vndev #indiegames ]

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 07/06/2026

Thank you to all the incredible ANZ developers who showed off their amazing work in Frosty Games Fest today. Thank you for letting us help you share your big, exciting announcements 👏🏼

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 06/06/2026

Exclusive Look! It's the last year of the millennium and you're a vampire exploring Kings Cross, Sydney. @winterschloss.bsky.social just revealed a new look at Night Shift: 1999 in Frosty Games Fest. s.team/a/3742150/

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

You can run but you can't hide. In Night Shift: 1999, your actions define your past just as much as they do your ending. Make your choices and try to survive... the night isn't so forgiving. Make sure to go watch the @frostygamesfest.com showcase, either on YouTube or on Twitch!

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

If you're looking for something to do after the Summer Game Fest stream, head over to Steam and check out the demo for Night Shift: 1999 as part of the Frosty Games Fest in the Summer Showcase! Vampires, ghosts, werewolves and human coworkers - what more could you ask for? [ #vn #indiegames ]

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 04/06/2026

56 minutes, 51 games. This is going to be a STACKED Frosty Games Fest showcase. Just two more days to wait! 🔴 YouTube: youtu.be/6mmuYcEEEJU 🟣 Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

What's this?! You can play the demo for Night Shift: 1999 during the Frosty Games Fest on Steam right now?! Go check out all the incredible games coming out from NS99's ANZ siblings to fully prep yourself for the upcoming showcase this Sunday! [ #vndev #indiedev #pixelart #indiegames ]

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 01/06/2026

The Frosty Games Fest showcase of games made in ANZ is happening THIS WEEKEND! ☀️🍦 Here's a handy timezone guide to help you tune in live on YouTube or Twitch: 🇦🇺 8am AEST and 6am AWST (7 Jun) 🇳🇿 10am NZST (7 Jun) 🇯🇵 7am JST (7 Jun) 🇺🇸 3pm PT and 6pm ET (6 Jun) 🇬🇧 11pm GMT (6 Jun)

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It was an honour talking to Leah about Night Shift: 1999! If you're interested in learning more about my process, my inspirations and my thoughts behind the game, go give it a read 🖤🦇 [ #vn #vndev #indiedev #1bit ]

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

There's exciting news afoot. Tune in to the @frostygamesfest.com showcase happening June 7 at 8am AEST / 10am NZST for new footage and new information about Night Shift: 1999! For now, sink your teeth into this sneak peek to slake your thirst 🦇 [ #vn #pixelart #indiegames ]

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Go check out the latest episode of Game Jams by @matt.sub-zerosound.com featuring a bunch of gorgeous music from ANZ indies participating in the upcoming Frosty Games Fest! Your eye will spy that a certain Night Shift: 1999 is included ✨ www.pbsfm.org.au/program/game... #indiegames #vn #indiedev

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Game Jams | Episode 2026-05-28

Videogame soundtracks with Matt Schenkel

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 28/05/2026

We were stoked to have a brief chat with @matt.sub-zerosound.com about Frosty Games Fest! You can check out the whole show for some incredible ANZ indie game music from some of our upcoming showcase participants 🎶 ▶️ www.pbsfm.org.au/program/game...

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

If you're a fan of the 90s, vampires or both, check out my visual novel Night Shift: 1999! The demo is available on Steam and Itch. You can expect: - Murders in the park - Mermaids in the bay - Humans in the hospital - One disgruntled vampire trying to adjust to a new life #WishlistWednesday #vn

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Night Shift: 1999 is part of the Games Exchange happening this weekend in Auckland! Be sure to go check it out along with all the other fantastic games made by our Australian siblings 🦇🖤 Thank you to @noblesteedau.bsky.social for hosting this very special event! [ #vn #pixelart #indiegames ]

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Noble Steed Games @noblesteedau.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The Aotearoan edition of the games exchange is happening this Saturday! 🥳 If you're in Auckland, drop by to check out some cool Aussie indie games (See 🧵!) Link to tickets: meetup.com/aucklandmake...

A poster for the Games Exchange, Australia x Aotearoa. Happening 30th May 2026, at Media Design School Auckland, 3:30PM to 6:30PM. In the background is an illustration of various mountains, fields and the sea. A boat being driven by Horsey is filled with various animals from Australia and Aotearoa. In the water are some orcas, and in the skies are some local birds. At the footer are the logos of the sponsors and organisers: Screen Australia, Screen NSW, Media Design School, Auckland Makes Games and Noble Steed Games.

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 12/05/2026

We're thrilled to announce Frosty Games Fest will be streaming LIVE on Sunday June 7 at 8am AEST / 10am NZST as part of Summer Game Fest 💙 Tune in for a chocka-block showcase, featuring announcements from 50+ games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand 🎮

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The ANZ Indiefest is live on Steam — so go, go, go! And while you're at it, play the demo for Night Shift: 1999, a visual novel where you're a vampire trying to make an un-living in Sydney. NS99: store.steampowered.com/app/3742150/... ANZ: store.steampowered.com/sale/anzindi... [ #indiegames ]

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Did I hear #screenshotsaturday is happening? Night Shift: 1999 forces you into the shoes of a vampire - and makes sure it look like you're the star in Nosferatu too. Discover what the night has to offer while you try to keep your head on your shoulders... #narrative #gamedev #pixelart #vn

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Thank you @theindiebrew.com.au for featuring Night Shift: 1999 as part of their ANZ Indie Showcase! If you want to learn more about the vampiric nightlife in Kings Cross during the 90s, you can catch the full trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRpv... #indiegames #vn #1bit #madewithunity

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Night Shift: 1999 - Official Trailer

YouTube video by GameTrailers

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The showcase is beginning in T-minus 5 minutes for anyone who wants to join & celebrate the host of indie games coming out of Australia & New Zealand! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IihL... [ #indiedevs #gamedev #indiegames #vn #visualnovels ]

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The ANZ Indie Showcase 2026 | Presented by The Indie Brew

YouTube video by The Indie Brew

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Night Shift: 1999 is picking up a double shift during the ANZ Indie Showcase hosted by @theindiebrew.com.au May 8th! Sink your teeth into the demo and drain it dry as you live out your dream (or nightmare) of being a vampire trying to survive Kings Cross in '99. [ #vn #1bit #pixelart #indiedev ]

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Come and choose wisely in the #ChooseWiselyFestival hosted by @studioephua.bsky.social! Play the demo for Night Shift: 1999 & decide for yourself how you want to spend your undead life in '99. Will you go quietly into the night? Or does something more sinister this way come? tinyurl.com/nightshift99

A promotional banner for Night Shift: 1999 participating in the Choose Wisely Festival, running from December 8th to December 15th

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Something... frosty this way comes...🦇 Night Shift: 1999 is clocking into Frosty Mini Steam Event - there you can even finally sink your fangs into our demo! So avoid the sun and feed on the coolest ANZ indie games around from December 10! @frostygamesfest.com #visualnovel #vampire #pixelart

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Reminder that the demo for Night Shift: 1999 is coming out this month and you can wishlist it now store.steampowered.com/app/3742150/... [ #vndev #vn #indiedev #indiegame #YURI !!!!!!!!!!!!!]

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Working late never bothered me. After midnight, there's an unspoken community - conversation feels easier. 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999 #pixelart #gamedev #goth #vampires #visualnovel

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

The night is restless, yet the fireworks have vanished into the night as soon as they arrived. 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999 #pixelart #gamedev #gothic #vampire #visualnovel

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Clock in. Hold yourself together. Don't feed on your coworkers... 🌙 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999 #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire #visualnovel

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Would you like a coffee? No, but I'd love a blood bag.... 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999 #wishlistwednesday #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire #visualnovel #indiegametrends

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I'm excited to announce that the demo for Night Shift: 1999 will launch during the #ChooseWiselyFestival ! Come celebrate the wonderful world of narrative storytelling (and remember to wishlist us to be notified when it goes live 🦇) store.steampowered.com/app/3742150/... #vn #visualnovel #vndev

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Night Shift: 1999 sees you navigating work, vampirism and socialising in this brooding visual novel. Falling into your darkest desires might be impossible with all the details in the 1-bit settings quietly telling their story 🔎 #screenshotsaturday #pixelart #gamedev #narrative

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

It's strange - one question can so easily remind me that I don't belong quite belong anymore 🪞 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

It's #ScreenshotSaturday and you're a vampire 🦇 💉Work the graveyard shift 🌙Saviour your fleeting immortality 💀Meet other ~possibly~ supernatural denizens 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire

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Georgina @gcoxmm.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I'm super excited to announce that Night Shift: 1999 is part of the upcoming @frostygamesfest.com Steam fest going live on 10th Dec! 🦇 For the first time ever, you'll be able to play the demo on Steam and experience Kings Cross, Sydney like you never have before (as a vampire) (in the 90s)🩸

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

You don't sleep. You're not rostered on. It's #WishlistWednesday. Why not go for a wander in the moonlight... 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Next stop - Immortality, with a side of heartbreak and betrayal 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire

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Tex makes Key Fairy 🏳️‍⚧️ @soyoudontneedto.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

I saw this game at MIGW and was just blown away by the quality of the art direction!

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The city refuses to sleep. We keep each other company between the neon hours. 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #wishlistwednesday #narrative #visualnovel #vampire #gamedev #indiegames

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Job interview with a vampire? There's a lot at stake. 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #screenshotsaturday #narrative #visualnovel #vampire #gamedev #indiegames

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Everyone else was at a Halloween party. I was on the pier, talking to a siren... 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #indiegame #narrative #visualnovel

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

It's quiet now. The city's heartbeat is steady. Just the hum of trains and what's left of my thoughts. 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #wishlistwednesday #visualnovel #vampire #indiegames

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I stopped acting. The mask slipped, and the dark didn’t look away... 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Trying to learn how to be human again, one awkward conversation at a time. 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #pixelart #gamedev #narrative #vampire

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Making Night Shift: 1999 @winterschloss.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

HR probably should add “no feeding on patients” to the employee handbook. 🩸 Welcome to Night Shift: 1999. #visualnovel #narrative #pixelart #indiegames

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