iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 14/07/2026

@gamemakerstoolkit.com I just bought and am loving Word Play on iOS, it was already a blast on desktop, now I'm worried I might play it too much with it in my phone all the time... But am I going crazy, or should it be "[...] if they're the last tile" at the bottom of this perk description?

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 19/04/2026

My submission to the Comfy Jam: Spring 2026 is chaotic, wild, and tasty! ShellFire was made in GameMaker for Windows and supports your keyboard and your gaming controller! Play it here: zacdevdude.itch.io/shellfire #gamedev #indiedev #gamejam

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GLITCH @glitchprod.com · 12/04/2026

Hey all, Kevin here. Please read.

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 08/04/2026

Got a lovely little project in the works for the Comfy Jam 2026 hosted by B1T. Look at her go! #gamedev #gamejam #easter #gamemaker

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 12/11/2025

When my sleep-deprived brain said "defeated", what it meant was "completed"

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 11/11/2025

I have finally played and defeated Shadow of the Colossus, the PS4 version specifically. What stood out to me most was how empty the open world was compared to modern games. As a result, it feels so much larger and you're really given the chance to take in the awe-inspiring view!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 15/09/2025

Any time the player has to make a choice, you need to communicate that through UI... I hadn't thought about it until now but I can't think of any part worse than pawn promotion. Aside from maybe the opposing AI as a whole. But... there's definitely some library out there for that already.

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 03/09/2025

Some days are weirder than others

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 07/08/2025

It's the last day of the rating period for #GMTKjam! If you haven't already, please give my game, LOCK TIME, a shot! And if it sucks, leave a comment with feedback! The community has been so engaging with feedback, it's been amazing! itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... #indiedev #gamedev #gamejam #gmtk

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Rate LOCK TIME by ZacDevDude for GMTK Game Jam 2025

How many past selves does it take to change a lightbulb?

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 05/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who's played and rated LOCK TIME for the #GMTKjam so far! If you haven't given it a go, I might be a little biased but I think it's a pretty neat game! Pls? 🥺 itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... #gamedev #indiedev

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Rate LOCK TIME by ZacDevDude for GMTK Game Jam 2025

How many past selves does it take to change a lightbulb?

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 04/08/2025

It's only been a few hours and my friends over at BungleDungleGaming have ALREADY recorded and uploaded some gameplay of LOCK TIME! There is nothing better than seeing someone enjoy something you made! Also, fanart?! 😱😱😱 #gamedev #indiedev youtu.be/1-8JIkoAcGI?...

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Lock Time - Indie Showcase - 1/7?

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 03/08/2025

Some screenshots from LOCK TIME, my submission to the #GMTKjam 2025! zacdevdude.itch.io/lock-time #gamedev #indiedev #gamejam #GMTK

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manonox.bsky.social @manonox.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Solevoin is out on the GMTK Game Jam 2025! @gamemakerstoolkit.com itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... A retro arena shooter inspired exorcism "simulator" Unholy things shall be banished by Divine Light™ Summon divine orbital lasers via loop-ish salt incantations on the ground Made with @godotengine.org

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./yemáko/badgames.zip @badgameszip.itch.io · 03/08/2025

go play and rate my game! I think it's really fun make sure to read the description first!

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Beatwave by ./yemáko/badgames.zip, GrayZone

COMPOSE YOUR BEAT. KILL THEM ALL.

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sprout/sam 🌱 @rootvegetableboy.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Oh to be One of Ten Thousand Loop Games... had a really lovely time working on this, would mean the world to me if you played & rated! itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...

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Rate OUROBOROS by root vegetable boy for GMTK Game Jam 2025

a snake-like with the snake as the enemy.

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 03/08/2025

My submission to the #GMTKjam #GMTK #gamejam is LOCK TIME, a small puzzle platformer that I swear is different enough from Mind Over Magnet to be its own thing! I'm super proud of how this turned out as a solo dev over four days! #gamedev #indiedev zacdevdude.itch.io/lock-time

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LOCK TIME by ZacDevDude

How many past selves does it take to change a lightbulb?

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William Davis @willdavis.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Presenting the #indiegala2025 artwork! Thank you all so much for trusting us with your game characters. #indiegames #indiegamedev

A gathering of indie game characters posing for a selfie. Everyone dressed elegantly. Indie Gala 2025 banner behind them.

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 17/06/2025

This is awesome! Be sure to check out the devs behind all these wonderful characters!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 07/06/2025

I made a Lego MOC of Team Asobi's Astro Bot! You can find it with instructions on the Brickit app: brickit.app/ideas/338284 or on Rebrickable: rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-220... I am still designing more! #lego #astrobot #brickheadz #MOC #legomoc #LEGOcreation #LEGOcustom

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 15/05/2025

You know the procrastination has gotten bad when you open a social media platform you haven't used in weeks... Okay today will be different. I'm committing. Today, I will get stuff done!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 15/05/2025

Just thinking about this at a surface level... it might be a nice accessibility feature to quickly run through a tutorial again if you haven't played in years.

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BungleDungle_YT TheOnePhun211 @theonephun211.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I can't believe i'm doing this, but= Please help us replace our gaming/art rig Me and my fiancée cannot afford to replace it This has also resulted in us not being able to continue multiple series on our channel Please. Share and Donate if you can. I'm sorry to ask. ko-fi.com/theonephun21...

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Support TheOnePhun211

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genericlakemonster.bsky.social @genericlakemonster.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

NEW TRAILER? NEW TRAILER!! We received some feedback that it was hard to get a sense of the game through the current cinematic trailer. So, we made another one! Check out Quarterstaff's new gameplay trailer now!!! #indiegame #pcgame

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BungleDungle_YT TheOnePhun211 @theonephun211.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Indie games and the devs behind them are the soul of Gaming in my eyes. There's alwaus a new concept, A charming take, A genuinely good game, Honestly it can go every which way. And I'm always excited for it! So of course im more than Happy to support Indie Devs! #indiegames #VTuber #PNGTuber

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BungleDungle_YT TheOnePhun211 @theonephun211.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

☢️ SURPRISE DUAL UPLOAD DAY ☢️ DI(V)E Under the Waves! An indie game where @howtobehayes.bsky.social and @missspelled.bsky.social are a part of its creation! I had alot of fun playing this one. And I ACTUALLY got startled! 🐟 #PNGTuber #VTuber #IndieGame www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLhC...

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HOSTILE FISHIES - DI(V)E Beneath The Waves - Full Game

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 03/05/2025

Not one of my games this time, but another Galactic Whiskers title was showcased by the awesome @theonephun211.bsky.social! Thank you so much for continuing to support the indie community! #indiedev youtu.be/wLhCp9QWv7I?...

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HOSTILE FISHIES - DI(V)E Beneath The Waves - Full Game

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 01/05/2025

@gamemaker.io has a physics system and it turns out... I have a little to learn about using it properly. Yes, the Taco Tides remake is going well, why do you ask? #gamedev #indiedev #thisismarketing #nyoom #dejavu

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 24/04/2025

Watch struggling game devs struggle at game dev on OnlyJams!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 24/04/2025

Share the last four games you played and expose your gaming habit

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 20/04/2025

Soon the thesis will be over! Soon I will be able to resume game dev! THE TACO SPICE MUST FLOW!

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Ben Taels @bentaels.taels.net · 19/04/2025

Games User Experience Research Tip: Rewards that are delayed (e.g. take a while to arrive or take a lot of actions to arrive) need more feedback and support to be communicated to a player E.f. levelling up takes a while to arrive, a XP bar provides the motivation and feedback that it is coming

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 17/04/2025

A member of the dev team for Bonsai Buddies drew all of us and I've never felt more seen 🥲

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 12/04/2025

The Last Of Us Season 2 premieres tomorrow! Very excited!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 10/04/2025

@rtgame.bsky.social We all know you're the Drift King, but... Can you river dance?

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Mr.FinishLine @misterfinishline.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

So he came back with answers: 1. He renders in Unreal Engine. (Very, VERY interesting) 2. A wide portfolio is better than one focused on one subject. 3. Jump on projects with indie studios because the industry sucks right now. (Continued in replies)

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 08/04/2025

Came here for the Omori acapella, left feeling totally fulfilled and traumatised at the same time. This level of complexity in voice work is not something anyone is born with. This takes an incredible level of skill and years of dedicated training. Somebody hire this man already!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 08/04/2025

Having grown up with the little green not-Yoshi, I am very excited to compare how the same levels and the same challenges feel with the new controls! Time to over-analyse another game instead of just having fun!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 07/04/2025

I'm very much not a visual artist these days, I prefer to figure out design problems in games. But back about 6-7 years ago, I drew quite a lot! And of course, before that, there was the epic saga of stick-figure spaceship battles... an even bigger crossover than Endgame, lemme tell you that.

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 06/04/2025

I can now announce that I am one of a chosen few who will be part of @tvmstudios.bsky.social's Work Experience programme 2025! On the 30th of June I get to start an 8-week narrative design project as part of the programme! I'm very excited! Thank you TVM for the opportunity! #gamedev #indiedev

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William Davis @willdavis.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

OK fellow indie game devs. Would you be interested in collabing in an indie gala? Where I get an artist to draw your character wearing some slay fashion alongside other indie game characters? Then we all get one big heckin piece of gorgeous art? Yes? No?

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Zi @majormcdoom.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Scripted a little Godot addon to semi-automate making pretty light shafts. Super versatile, and can be used for things like holograms, flashlights, treasure chests, even UI. I put it up for free here: github.com/CozyCubeGame... #GodotEngine #gamedev #indiedev

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 02/04/2025

Today's the day! #CrocRemake releases today! So glad you're back, @argonautgames.bsky.social!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 29/03/2025

Today I learned about Localizor! Using this very handy website, you can essential crowdsource localised text for your game for free! And it directly supports a number of game engines! #gamedev #indiedev #localisation #localization www.localizor.com

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Localizor - Community Translations for Games

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 27/03/2025

If anyone has a pair of GameCube Bongos, can I send you a test build of Taco Tides? I really need to know if it works...

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 27/03/2025

I really wish the GDC talks on Astro Bot could be released much sooner... I'm gonna binge the hell out of those!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 26/03/2025

Was reminded today that The Last Of Us season 2 is coming soon! I am so ready for the heartbreak!

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ZacDevDude @zackow264.itch.io · 26/03/2025

Would I be sued if I added a bumpscosity slider to a game? I just feel like there's so much we can learn from The Stanley Parable in terms of accessibility.

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