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Debut Devs Showcase Sign up

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

I'll be streaming more indie games tonight starting around 10, and as a reminder, I'm trying to do once-a-month streams looking at games from first-time students and #indiegamedev with signups here: forms.gle/dmtoznCbreP8...

A little project I would like to try for Game-Wisdom is providing more ways of showing off games from first time developers and students. The Debut Devs Showcase is a once a month, 2-hour stream, show...

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

And lastly for the week, Shady Knight is a first-person action game that if you can learn its tech, is amazingly solid to play store.steampowered.com/app/1155650/...

Shady Knight on Steam

Shady Knight is a first-person skill-driven melee action game centered around swift swordplay, acrobatic archery, and fluid platforming that seamlessly blends combat and parkour skills into a stylish ...

Save 90% on Epiphany City on Steam

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

Epiphany City is a charming Sokoban puzzle game with an interesting story store.steampowered.com/app/1508530/...

Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all...

Claire a la Mode on Steam

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

Claire A La Mode by @colorgrave.bsky.social looks like another charming platformer from the studio store.steampowered.com/app/2292860/...

Team up with a friend or go it alone in a sugar-high adventure! Bake your dessert masterpiece and collect new bakers as you rise through a high-stakes bake-off full of cheaters. Fend off their decaden...

Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mou...

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

Cairn by @thegamebakers.com is a mountain climbing adventure that I can't wait to play store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/...

Cairn on Steam

Dimensionals is the hottest roguelike turn-based RPG with tons of Heroes to collect and level up. Build a party of 3 heroes and combine hundreds of skills to create insane combos in the ultimate tacti...

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

Dimensionals is a delightful deck-building roguelike with a great aesthetic store.steampowered.com/app/2856450/...

Dimensionals on Steam

Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerfu...

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

First off, @vointhegame.bsky.social shows a lot of promise and it has only gotten bigger since its early access debut store.steampowered.com/app/2464530/...

VOIN on Steam

Six More Great Indie Games For All Skill Levels | #indiedev Showcase 322 #gamewisdom #indiegames

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 19h

It's time for another #indiegamedev showcase video, with six more great games worth playing youtu.be/XUbkQ_5O3qY

Continuing Ys Origins and A Look at Little Rocket Lab | #gamewisdom

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 21h

This is regarding my design books :)

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 21h

Next Fest is coming up and it's time to ask #indiegamedev if you have a new or update demo from the event, let me know as I will be once again doing a week long coverage of the event.

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 21h

I started thinking about what genres I want to tackle next after a little break. I'm leaning towards puzzle and adventure, as I want to incorporate more quotes from developers and I've spoken to quite a lot of adventure designers over the years :)

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 23h

Covid shot finally hit this morning, so while I wasn't sleeping, I came up with an idea of a short form horror game I would love to make at some point.

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 1d

for the stream tonight, we're continuing with Ys Origins and then looking at Little Rocket Lab youtu.be/EnLU1OlMZ5s

Hades 2 is a Hades-Raising Experience | Hades 2 Review #gamewisdom #hades2

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 1d

My review is up for Hades 2, a very solid sequel, if you don't mind raising up the heat/fear to play it youtu.be/Sw08rueFDAI @supergiantgames.bsky.social

Let's Start YS Origins | #gamewisdom

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 1d

Got my covid shot today, so we'll see how I do with the stream tonight.

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 1d

I tried the demo, don't be fooled by the cuteness, it's a tough one

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 2d

for the stream tonight, we're starting up some Ys Origins youtu.be/Myf-vovKUqc

Does Silksong Succeed as the Metroidvania Successor? | #gamewisdom #Silksong #hollowknight

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 2d

I need to find some new horror games to play for October, and at least one game to do a full play of. What are the thoughts on the new Silent Hill?

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 2d

Just posted my thoughts on Silksong and whether or not the game can take the metroidvania crown away from Hollow Knight youtu.be/20O9Km0lA_I

Debut Devs Showcase Sign up

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 3d

A late night reminder that if you are a first time #indiegamedev with a game you are trying to get feedback on, signups are open for my Debut Devs showcase. forms.gle/LrGjbPhueze4...

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 3d

we're starting up the sunday night stream as I continue my campaign of Xpiratez youtu.be/nu6ARcCWjOo

Sunday Night Streaming of Xpiratez | #gamewisdom

A Short Stream of El Shaddai Ascension of the Metatron | #gamewisdom

Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 3d

I have a very hard choice to make, do I play more YS games, Atelier games, or try and learn Tactical Nexus?

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 3d

With the sale ending tomorrow, and last-minute #indiegamedev hidden gems I should be checking out?

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Josh Bycer @gwbycer.bsky.social · 3d

setting up for a short afternoon stream looking at El Shaddai youtu.be/XUgnSq6ze-Y