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Chandana Ekanayake @ekanaut.bsky.social · 29d

I thought I was the only one feeling the immense intensity of *everything* that’s going on right now. I’m deeply tired and I hope you’re doing ok.

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Aug 31

We are adding Swimming back into the game, and our first bug is launching Aurora into the sky! Oh no.. #indiedev #ue5 #gamedev #swimming #fantasy #puzzlegame #puzzle #zodiac

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Aug 19

Can you pet the Yak🐃? Yes, yes you can...

We're working on the small foxes next! 🦊

#indiedev #gamedev #pets

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Jade @cosmiccowgirl17.bsky.social · Aug 18

Not long before the release of Ascend! Check out our comic book style cutscenes on the Steam Deck in the go! 🥳

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Aug 18

It's Monday and a fresh start to the week! ☕

We've been working on adding Shrines to the world of Ascend. Listen to the stories of those who climbed the mountain before you. ✨⛰️

#indiegame #gamedev #puzzle

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Aug 8

Notice anyone familiar? 👀

We're in the Popular and Upcoming section for both Puzzle Platformer and Action Adventure on Steam!!!

We're so excited for you to see our full game 💖

Wishlist 🔮 store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

#Steam #Demo #IndieGame #IndieDev #witchyvibes #CozyGame #PuzzleGame

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Fabraz - Demon Tides & Bubsy 4D @fabraz.bsky.social · Aug 8

Exploring some glaciers with style.

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌴 HIRING 🌴

We’re looking for a freelance Junior Writer to support with dialogue!

✨Write dialogues, scenes and more
✨Provide constructive and insightful feedback
✨Help support a responsive, caring work environment

Applications close 6th August. Apply: [email protected]
#indiedev #gamedev

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Alex Trowers @bulkpaint.bsky.social · Jul 9

All set up @brilliantindietreasures.com
Hope to see you there
#gamedev #dungeoncrawler #procgen

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Jade @cosmiccowgirl17.bsky.social · Jul 9

This looks amazing! Buying and playing this weekend!! 😍😍

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 13

We’re at #InteractiveFutures today with the latest Ascend demo! 🔥 We’d love it if you stopped by, said hi to the team & let us know your thoughts on the game! 💫 see you there!

📍 Royal Spa Centre
🎮 Play the demo
🗣 Leave your feedback
interactive-futures.com

#IndieGames #GameDev #GameDevGroup

Interactive Futures - Uncover the future of games - Interactive Futures

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW For tickets or to sign up to hear the latest about speaking, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities follow the links below Tickets Sign up May 29, 2025 Speaker session tickets ...

interactive-futures.com

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Jade @cosmiccowgirl17.bsky.social · Jun 9

Ascend by my studio @miamiavalon.bsky.social ! A zodiac/tarot puzzle game.

store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

Ascend on Steam

Solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and complete the zodiac trials to climb the mountain and save your people in Ascend, a 3D puzzle adventure. Shift between Day, Twilight, and Dusk with your ...

store.steampowered.com

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beni @benithemaker.bsky.social · Jun 9

Participating in #SteamNextFest? Let's promote your game! 🎉 I’ll start by sharing one of my favorites. Go check out their demo!

Ship, Inc. 💚 by @rogueduck.net
store.steampowered.com/app/3496000

Drop your #indiegame below 🚀

#gamedev #indiegamedev #gamemarketing #steam #steamnext

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'Olly-ween 🎃 @lilprincesays.com · Jun 9

Played this demo at GDX and it's SO fun! I really enjoyed the puzzles and it looks utterly stunning. Can't wait to see the full game :)

Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 7

Our new release trailer is LIVE and was featured in the Women-Led Showcase!!
#SummerGameFest ✨

Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend

#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 9

Black Voices in Gaming kicks off in 1 hour!! 🎮 our very own bsky.app/profile/nare... will be there hyping up all things Ascend! ✨

Tune in at 5pm 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Zs...

Thanks so much for all your support! 🫶
bsky.app/profile/bvig...
#BlackVoicesInGaming #IndieGames #SteamSummerFest

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Mivi Studman-Badillo ✨ @mivisb.bsky.social · Jun 9

So proud of Team Miami Avalon 🤯

Come cheer on @nareice.bsky.social!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Zs...

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jasmine james @jasmo.bsky.social · Jun 9

From an ex-Fable and Minecraft developer, afro-futurist astrological adventure Ascend (that's a lot of a's) launches in August - bsky.app/profile/miam...

Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 7

Our new release trailer is LIVE and was featured in the Women-Led Showcase!!
#SummerGameFest ✨

Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend

#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames

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Jade @cosmiccowgirl17.bsky.social · Jun 8

It’s mad getting to this point where we’re announcing the release date for Ascend! Spent 2.5 years working on this with the team in our spare times. What a journey 💜
We’ve got a lot ahead of us still, but can’t wait to have another game released under my own studio! 🙌🏽🥳

Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 7

Our new release trailer is LIVE and was featured in the Women-Led Showcase!!
#SummerGameFest ✨

Ascend is releasing this August 28th on Steam!
👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/Ascend

#WomenLedGames #WomenInGames #IndieGames

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 8

Have you heard our lovely new tarot audio and more in the latest update? Give it a listen! 🎧

Big thanks to @ashleywills.co.uk for bringing an awesome level of polish to our audio design in Ascend! 🙏🏽✨

#gamedev #gameaudio #ue5 #tarot

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Miami Avalon - ✨Ascend Demo Out On Steam✨ @miamiavalon.bsky.social · Jun 7

A first peek at Yak petting!! Now to adding in Yak grooming...🐂

🎮 Wishlist now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1944260/...

#UnrealEngine #cozygames #IndieGames #GameDev #ScreenshotSaturday

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Marcylaycelle 🔜 Twitchcon 💙💜🩷 @marcylaycelle.bsky.social · Jun 3

🌟 I’m so excited to be an official co-streamer for the Women-Led Games Showcase during Summer Game Fest 2025! 🎮

💜I’ll be live Sat, June 7 at 1 pm EST to present the showcase!

Big thanks to @womenledgames.com 💕
Can’t wait to celebrate and share this showcase with you!

#WLGxSGF25

Promo of Women-Led Games 2025 Summer Game Fest Edition - Picture of Marcy, a black femme with a purple floral crown, announcement as a co-streamer.

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The MIX @themix.bsky.social · Jun 4

This summer is popping off with some heat rocks.
Can't wait for all of the indie showcases dropping gems, trailers and reveals!💣💣💥🤯
@dayofthedevs
@_wholesomegames
@womenledgames
@LAGShowcase
@frostyfest
@BVIGaming
@PlanetPlayGames
@SEAGShowcase

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🎃Katteru | VGEN OPEN | ENVtuber | Vartist🎃 @katterudesuvt.bsky.social · May 19

Managed to get a whole outfit done today on stream!

This ones for an npc for @miamiavalon.bsky.social game, Ascend!

#gamedev #marvelousdesigner #3dmodel #characterdesign

Front view of a 3d modelled outfit. It consists of jester shorts, a waist coat with coat tails, poofy long sleeves and a cravat

Back view of a 3d modelled outfit. It consists of jester shorts, a waist coat with coat tails and poofy long sleeves

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Ashley Wills @ashleywills.co.uk · Jun 2

Here's a breakdown on how I implemented the inspect movement sound for Ascend using UE5 & FMOD
youtu.be/VUcJhBXzUVM

@miamiavalon.bsky.social

Audio Implementation of Inspecting Items in Ascend

YouTube video by Ashley Wills

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · Jun 2

One Way Home is a stylish 3D horror puzzle-platformer about a 12-year-old boy making his way home, with unique playthroughs. This looks great - very promising indeed.

(Wishlist it on Steam)

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