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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 14h

Friendly reminder: we’re going live tomorrow, 10/10 @ 3:30 PM PDT with Emily Zhang! 📣✨

We’ll chat about her journey into the #gamesindustry, her work as a Systems Designer, and any advice she has for aspiring #gamedevs.

Join us on Discord and Twitch (links below.) See you then, lovies! (๑'ᵕ'๑)⸝*

ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 5d

Join us 10/10 @ 3:30 PM PDT for an interview with Emily Zhang as she shares her experiences & tips to help #gamedevs break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min chat streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then, folks! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) ✧

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev

A promotional flyer from ENTRY LVL announcing an upcoming Breaking Into Games interview with Emily Zhang, Systems Designer at Gearbox Software. The event takes place on Friday, October 10th at 3:30 PM PDT in the ENTRY LVL Discord, and will also be streamed on ENTRY LVL’s Twitch. The design features hand-drawn space-themed cat and star stickers, with a purple theme to highlight Emily’s favorite color.

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks so much for joining our game jam, and congrats to you and the team on the win! We’re really grateful you guys participated!! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 1d

Amir Satvat's Games Community is back at it, folks! 🙌✨

They're giving away 500+ free passes to 7 major game events to help game devs network, connect and find opportunities. If you’re interested, check out the post below to enter!

Best of luck, and much love to ASGC for everything they do! 🥰

They’re all live - 7 games event ticket drawings at once! Amir Satvat's Games Community was thrilled to bring you 7 different drawings for free passes to help you network, connect, and find work....

They’re all live - 7 games event ticket drawings at once! Amir Satvat's Games Community was thrilled to bring you 7 different drawings for free passes to help you network, connect, and find work. In ...

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 2d

And coming in third-place—Fishy Situation by #indiedev duo @gifthouse.bsky.social & Anastasia Vlasyuk (aka Stacey)! 🥉✨

This fun, physics-based #platformer gives you the POV of a flustered little fish out of water trying to flop its way to freedom!

🔗 gifthouse.itch.io/fishy-situat...

Fishy Situation by giftHouse, Anastasia Vlasyuk

gifthouse.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 2d

Coming in second-place—Mystery Cove from a talented team of nine #indiedevs at Finn's Fables! 🥈✨

In this charming noir-inspired #mysterygame, take on the role of a rookie fish detective & help Chief Fishhook solve a deadly poisoning case at Mystery Cove!

🔗 finnsfables.itch.io/mystery-cove

Mystery Cove by Finn's Fables, Duke Stanza, Mirisy

Solve a fishy murder mystery.

finnsfables.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 2d

Taking first-place—Aqua Di Amor by the creative folks at @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social! 🥇✨

This cozy fishing-themed #datingsim lets you reel in treasures & befriend god-like merfolk in a stunning pixelated world long abandoned by humankind.

🔗 vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

Aqua Di Amor (ENTRY LVL Summer Jam) by Vaporwave Studios

Fishing for Love in a Lost World

vaporwave-studios.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 The #SummerEntryJam results are in! 🌟

Our first-ever #gamejam has ended, and wow—you guys blew us away! After a month of judging, we’re proud to announce the top three #indiegame entries. 🐲💚

Hats off to our winners, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made hosting this jam so much fun! 🥳

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Support Blanksword on Kickstarter! ⚔️🤍: www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

BLANKSWORD

An Angelic Roguelike RPG

www.kickstarter.com

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Our Indie Zone Showcase is live! October's featured title: Blanksword by the amazing team at @blanksword.bsky.social! ⚔️🤍

Take on the role of BLANK, a fallen Angel with no memories, and rebuild your brain from scratch in this story-rich, turn-based roguelike #indiegame!

🔗 Indie Zone Showcase

Blanksword ⚔️ Kickstarter live NOW!! @blanksword.bsky.social · 22d

⚔️TIME ⚔️ TO ⚔️ RECLAIM ⚔️ YOUR ⚔️ BRAIN⚔️

Blanksword's Steam Demo & Kickstarter Campaign just launched as of RIGHT NOW!

Play the Demo on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3484670/...

Preorder the game on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/283...

Join the Discord: discord.gg/ftmCfsupyv

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks a bunch for sharing. We hope these interviews are helpful and inspiring for anyone navigating the games industry!! ♡～(^▽^人)

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 5d

Join us 10/10 @ 3:30 PM PDT for an interview with Emily Zhang as she shares her experiences & tips to help #gamedevs break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min chat streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then, folks! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) ✧

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 7d

And for our last #SummerEntryJam feature: Goldenfish—a fairytale-inspired platformer by solo #indiedev BoyZz! 🐠💛

In this charming #indiegame, you guide a lost little soul on a magical journey to find its home, while searching for the one creature that can grant any wish.

🔗 boyzz.itch.io/goldenfish

Goldenfish by BoyZz

Available for Windows, macOS

boyzz.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 8d

Our next #SummerEntryJam feature: Deep Dive—a retro-inspired underwater horror from solo #indiedev NikolakisPapanikolaou! 🐟💙

Dive into this atmospheric #indiegame where your mission seems simple: survive. But survive… what exactly? I guess we'll find out!

🔗 nikolakispapanikolaou.itch.io/deep-dive

Deep dive by NikolakisPapanikolaou

DIVE>>>SURVIVE

nikolakispapanikolaou.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 9d

Credits (individual roles weren’t listed, but thanks to all contributors!):
▸ 0hjuju
▸ 9csound
▸ SantiagoGuerra26
▸ Simone Cormier
▸ Chronogroove
▸ HalleighFonseca
▸ asakawa0211
▸ Andy Sounds

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 9d

Our next #SummerEntryJam feature: Dragon Roll—an adorable dragon-feeding sim from a talented #indiedev team of eight! 🍣🧡

This delightful #indiegame has a clear goal: keep the dragons at your lagoon happy by combining ingredients and serving them fast to rack up points!

🔗 0hjuju.itch.io/dragon-roll

Dragon Roll by 0hjuju, 9csound, SantiagoGuerra26, Simone Cormier, Chronogroove, HalleighFonseca, asakawa0211, Andrea Sanchez

Keep the dragons at your lagoon fed, combine ingredients and serve quickly to get more points!

0hjuju.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 10d

Hey friends! We're looking for volunteers to join our socials & outreach team. 🐲💚

If you love making TikToks & IG Reels, or have experience with short-form content, this is a great opportunity. You’ll collaborate with awesome people & support junior game devs along the way! ✨

🔗 Volunteer Form

ENTRY LVL APPLICATION FORM

Thank you for your interest in ENRTY-LVL, an online platform seeking to help early applicants in the gaming industry find their footing. Currently, we are searching for volunteers who may be intereste...

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 12d

Our next #SummerEntryJam feature: Gone Peoplin'—a fishing sim with a fun twist from solo #indiedev francheesey! 🎣💙

In this #indiegame, you're a hungry peoplerfish hunting your next human meal. Cast your line and reel in a tasty snack before it wriggles away!

🔗 francheesey.itch.io/gone-peoplin

Gone Peoplin' by francheesey

Just a little peoplerfish trying to catch people for lunch

francheesey.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 13d

Heya friends, it’s that time again! Join us 09/27 @ 12 PM PDT on Discord for our next co-working hangout. 🐲💚

If you’re into #gamedev, #indiedev, or just love being around a buncha' game-loving dorks, you’ll fit right in. Come hang out with us! ♡ ദ്ദി(^ᗜ^ )

ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · Aug 15

Friendly reminder: we’re hosting #co-working sessions every other Saturday on #Discord, now from 12 PM to 2 PM PDT! 🐲💚

Whether you want to brainstorm, get feedback on projects, or hang out with fellow #gamedevs, we’ve got something for you—come join the fun! ✨

💬 Discord: discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 14d

In our latest Breaking Into Games panel, we spoke with Melinn Chailom—game designer, Women in Games Ambassador & creator of the horror game, I Against Me! 🐲💚

From making her first game at 17-y/o to mentoring, Melinn talks about her #gamedev journey & offers tips for entering the #gamesindustry.

Breaking Into Games w/ Melinn Chailom

YouTube video by ENTRY LVL

www.youtube.com

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 14d

Ahhh love this!! Best of luck to you and your team!! We can’t wait to check out your submission. We’re big indie game fans over here. 🐲💚

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15d

Credits:
▸ Yarah Youssef & Alexandria Mihailoff - 2D Environmental & Texture Art
▸ Ace Linke - 2D Texture Art
▸ Aidan McCallum - Programmer & Writer

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 15d

Our next #SummerEntryJam feature: Diving Deep—an underwater dungeon crawler from a new #indiedev team of four! 🤿❤️

Play as a treasure-hunting leprechaun in this rogue-like #indiegame. Explore four perilous levels, dodging and battling sea beasts to find your lost gold!

🔗 maltuna.itch.io/diving-deep

Diving Deep by Maltuna

dive down into the depths!

maltuna.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 16d

Our next #SummerEntryJam feature: Fishy Situation—a physics-based platformer by #indiedev duo Harvey & Stacey! 🐟💙

In this quirky #indiegame adventure, you're a fish… and oh boy, you’re in a real pickle! Wriggle and flop your way to freedom before it’s too late.

🔗 gifthouse.itch.io/fishy-situat...

Fishy Situation by giftHouse

gifthouse.itch.io

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 17d

Credits:
▸ Juan Ardila - Environmental Art, Character Art & Animator
▸ @andrewmalique.bsky.social - Character & Concept Art
▸ @caninelotus.bsky.social - 2D & UI/UX Art
▸ Josh Ayers - Narrative Design & Writer
▸ Lautaro Gonzalez - Programmer
▸ @y0wi.bsky.social - Translator

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 17d

Our next #SummerEntryJam feature: Aqua Di Amor—a cozy, fishing-themed #datingsim by the wonderful folks at @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social! 🧜‍♀️❣️

Set sail in this #indiegame as a lone fisher on a quest to rebuild the bonds his ancestors shared with the merfolk.

🔗 vaporwave-studios.itch.io/aqua-di-amor

vaporwavestudios.bsky.social @vaporwavestudios.bsky.social · Aug 31

Finishing up our project for the @entrylvldev.bsky.social game jam! Here's a little teaser of what we've been working on
#indiedev #indiegame

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