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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · 1d

AYoO 👻

🎃Spooky Season Is HERE!

Super excited to stream with the PokketProtektors

We be playing some #Phasmophobia with @pokketninja.bsky.social & @killshotkitty.bsky.social

Starting: 5:00PM - 10:00 PM (Pacific Time)
🔴 twitch.tv/PokketNinja
🔴 twithc.tv/KillshotyKitty
🔴 twitch.tv/MerdreaStar

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · 3d

Tons of activities from IRL to scary games to collabs!

M & W: Spooky Games (Late Nite)

Thurs: Twitch celebrates 10 Years of the Con at their offices out here in SoCal! It's going to be a good time w/ homies, food, art & loot! Starting round 3:00 PM (PT)

Fri: PHASMO w/ the Pokket Protektors 5-10PM

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · 18d

Learn about the Zodiacs & help Rei break free from the Jade Emperor's trap. A first-person narrative adventure game.

🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3805400/...

Make sure to also follow the dev on the socials & wishlist their game on steam too.

Bonds of the Zodiac on Steam

Trapped by the Jade Emperor, the Zodiac spirits reach out to Rei, a grieving girl drawn into a mystical realm. As she journeys through their world, Rei uncovers their personal struggles and helps them...

store.steampowered.com

merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · 18d

PLAYMAKERS & SHAKERS v16.0
Wed Sept 24th 2:00 PM (PT)

Event Detail: A chance to interview game developers while playing their game. Come through hang out with indie devs, check out some behind the scenes, give feedback & ask any questions you might have in game making. We'll also be doing giveaways

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · 24d

It was 7-Eleven's Bring Your Own Cup Day 💚

#7Eleven #BYOCupDay

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Sep 10

📽️ youtu.be/A8ivKg-r1FA

Philly's Magic Gardens is like walking thru a giant hidden mosaic city from walls, floors, even ceilings covered in tiles, glass bottle, metal spokes, mirrors & random objects turned into art.

Every area feels a little different & there's so much to look at.

#Philadelphia

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Sep 9

GUNSTOPPABLE:
youtu.be/Tkj527nzptk
Game Dev: @salaarkohari.bsky.social

#IndieGame

Chaotic roguelike bullet-hell FPS where every weapon has a mind of its own. We sit down with the team behind the game to talk design, inspiration & what makes surviving the ever-shifting arsenal so addictive.

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mtion worlds @mtion.xyz · Aug 21

🚨 Big news!

We’ve launched our fundraising pre-launch page for MXM (mtion × mtion) 🎉

This is our chance to save mtion and transform it into something even better!

Sign up & share to help us make it real:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/mxm...

MXM: VTubing & Virtual Production Reimagined

The offline revival of mtion as MXM. Build, stream, and keep your 3D worlds forever.

www.indiegogo.com

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Interviewing PLAYDEW of 'Lost Twins 2'. They released Aug 14th on Steam, Xbox & Playstation!

"This is an indie game studio in Pakistan w/ big dreams!"

Come ask questions, give feedback, listen/watch BTS making of & even win yourself a free copy on our next Playmakers & Shakers v15.0!

#IndieGames

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Aug 19

We'll be interviewing @Playdew on Wednesday for their newest game that just came out! Stop by Playmakers & Shakers series and find out more about 'Lost Twins 2'

Date: August 20th 9:30PM (PT)
Where: twitch.tv/MerdreaStar

ID@Xbox @idatxbox.bsky.social · Aug 15

We are playing Lost Twins 2 for our Friday Stream! We also brought along the developers over at @playd3w to talk about the game! Come watch and ask questions!

Twitch: xbx.social/63326sr0yw
YouTube: xbx.social/63327sr0yb

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Aug 15

🔥We'll be with the Weems TODAY at Universal Studios 🌎

...AWW

Hanging with friends @doodybeard.bsky.social @itsrelay.bsky.social & /SubbieIRL checking out some awesome new rides (it's been like 13+ years since I last went👀) & making memories with yall on stream? LESGO!

... DONE & DUSTED!

#IRL

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Aug 12

Next up on Playmakers & Shakers v14.0:

Total Reload (@torshock.bsky.social) an explosive tactical shooter that’s all about quick thinking & sharper reflexes.

📅 Aug 15th 10:30PM (PT) / Aug 16th 8:30AM (MSK)
📺 Live here: twitch.tv/MerdreaStar

Game: store.steampowered.com/app/2412090/...

#IndieGame

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jul 1

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 2nd 7:00PM (PT) / 10:00PM (ET)
📍 Event Details: www.twitch.tv/merdreastar
🎮 Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3813210/...

Twitch

Twitch is the world

www.twitch.tv

merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jul 1

It's our LUCKY 13th episode of Playmakers & Shakers we have the amazingly talented @salaarkohari.bsky.social from CAGE Studios joining us TOMORROW to talk about their newest #FPS, GUNSTOPPABLE

Dual Wielding? ✅ Adrenaline? ✅ Dev Insights? ✅

We're starting early! Don't miss it!
#GameDev #GIVEAWAYS 🎁

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jun 23

Tonight we start a fun 12th episode of Playmakers & Shakers w/ Vex from KnotHorn Studio for their game, Once Upon A Tile 🎠 #IndieGame

Come listen, ask questions & give feedback to game devs LIVE on stream. twitch.tv/MerdreaStar

Then we continue our R&R theme where we'll play more slow-paced games.

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jun 22

This upcoming week we start with a fun (12th) episode of Playmakers & Shakers w/ KnotHorn Studio

twitch.tv/MerdreaStar 🔴
Come listen in, ask questions & give feedback to game devs LIVE on stream. #SupportIndieDevs

🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/2465730/Once_Upon_A_Tile/
6/23 Mon 9:30PM (PT)
#DevTalk

merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jun 18

🌟 June’s RockSTAR of Ze Month is @fiendocular.bsky.social

It’s not always about being the loudest, it’s the check-ins, the fun cosmic weirdness & the thoughtfulness. Fiendo makes space for others to be themselves & that matters.

So proud to call them a friend 💫
twitch.tv/FiendOcular

#RockStar

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jun 9

Awwww! Wanna game? 🎮

What games do you want to play?
#SteamNextFest

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jun 8

Playmakers & Shakers v11.0

Our next show is during Steam's Next Fest, our first multiplayer game we'll have a chance to talk about what goes into creating such games. 3 devs in one!

Date: Tues, June 10 at 2:00 PM (PT)
Game: The Fat Cat Fest 🐱
store.steampowered.com/app/3259080/...

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Jun 5

AYoO I'M BACK!

I'm super excited to be official co-streamer to these amazing wonderful showcases that are all coming up this week!

Come through & watch some game trailers & support game developers that make your amazing games!
twitch.tv/MerdreaStar

#SummerGameFest #FuturesGamesShow #PCGamingShow

merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · May 31

AYoO 🪨

Even though he's younger than me by almost 8 years, I don't remember life before him & can't see life without him. He'll go to bat for you & stand up for you when he sees wrong doing. He's definitely my hero through & through.

Welcome my bro to being part of the amazing group of ROCKSTARS!

merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · May 20

📅 Date: May 19th
🕒 Time: 9:30 PM (PT)
📍 Where: LIVE on twitch.tv/MerdreaStar

Get ready for some fun behind-the-scenes look at this new game filled with secrets, stories and awesome platformer fun! Bring your questions, learn some fun trivia, join in the giveaway, wishlist it and spread the word!

Twitch

Twitch is the world

twitch.tv

merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · May 20

Tonight's Playmakers & Shakers v10.0
This will be our 10th episode!
Auridia: store.steampowered.com/app/3443080/...
We'll interview @norseboargames.bsky.social & learn bout a day in a life of a game dev, inspirations growing up and current #indiedev journey

Rest of the Schedule: #AAPIHeritageMonth

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merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · May 18

This coming week we're starting off our 10th episode of Playmakers & Shakers!

Super excited to interview @norseboargames.bsky.social for their newest game, Auridia.

📅 Date: May 19th at 9:30PM (PT) on twitch.tv/MerdreaStar

Bring your questions, join the giveaway, wishlist & support #IndieGameDev 🕹️

merdreastar.bsky.social @merdreastar.bsky.social · Apr 24

📅 April 21st-27th

This week's SCHEDULE w/ a couple of early streams for yall! YAY!

🎮 𝙶𝙰𝙼𝙴𝚂 - Tons of Indie Games/Demos!

🪇 𝙿𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚟𝟿.0 - @unfamliarlands.bsky.social
📅 Date: TONIGHT 7:30PM (PT) / 9:30PM (CT)
📍 Details: www.twitch.tv/merdreastar

🤳 𝙸𝚁𝙻 - Art and Music Fest

#IndieDev

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