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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 16h

OMG abandoned trolleys confirmed in Call of the Golden Valley! 💙 Phillipson is now officially canon.

But seriously, everybody buy @osaurusstudios.bsky.social's game now. It captures the vibe of rural Australia perfectly, wrapped up in an awesome mystery.

store.steampowered.com/app/2131660/...

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 20h

...so how was your @PAXAus?

We were absolutely blown away by the response to our cheeky, addictive little trolley game. Don't forget to wishlist #bravecart - coming to Steam, Switch and mobile!

store.steampowered.com/app/3750760/...

#indiegame #indiedev #puzzle #madeinnsw

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 3d

Awesome for BraveCart to be featured as a standout in ScreenHub’s roundup of indie games at PAX AUS- alongside four more amazing devs from NSW! ✊🏼

www.screenhub.com.au/news/feature...

PAX Aus 2025: 7 standout indie games from the show floor | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games

PAX Aus 2025 was a raucous event packed with all sorts of fun, funny, and engaging game demos. Here's all the highlights from the show floor.

www.screenhub.com.au

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 7d

f there’s one thing we’ve learned over the last 2 weeks… once you start playing BraveCart, it won’t let you go. SMASH! #sxswsydney

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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 12d

BraveCart, by @hojostudio.bsky.social, is a narrative turn-based puzzle adventure about an abandoned shopping cart who defies two empires and sparks a revolution. Oh, and it's SUPER addictive!

Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/3750760/...

Screenshot of BraveCart. It contains an overhead/bird's eye view of a grassy area surrounded by fencing. There's a little red shopping cart inside the fenced area, bales of hay dotted around the map, and evil retail staff waiting to capture the cart.

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 13d

Today is your last chance to play the game one attendee described as “Anybody else want a go? otherwise I’ll just keep playing this all day.”

Smash a game of #bravecart at Booth 36 at PAXAus !

#indiegames #IndieGameDev #SomehowMadeInNSW

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 14d

Come play #BraveCart at Booth 36 at #PAXAus and score sweet merch. SMAAAASH! ✊🏼 🛒

Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 14d

Announcing the first two legend to conquer the #bravecart PAX demo! Now the proud owners of two limited edition SMASH stickers. 🙌

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 15d

Even our #BraveCart hand sanitizer is brought to you by our friendly corporate overlords at OmegaMart.

#paxaus2025 #indiegame

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 15d

Who’s ready to SMASH? #paxAUS #bravecart #indiegames

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 22d

OMG- BraveCart arcade cabinet !??

Can't wait to play BraveCart before PAX and SXSW? Head to Fed Square and play it as part of the Electric Arcadia Amusement Plaza alongside a bunch of other amazing indies!

www.biggamesnightout.com/electric-arc...

#migw25 #indiegames #arcadecabinet

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 27d

oh wait... did we mention #BraveCart has a full level editor? 🛠️ Take a break from smashing the duopoly anytime to craft your own fiendish puzzles and challenge your friends!

#indiedev #indiegames #ausgamedev #screenshotsaturday #madeinnsw #leveleditor

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · 29d

BraveCart is rolling into #PAXAus! Come and see us at Booth 36 in PAX Rising for your world-first chance to smash the duopoly and score sweet merch! More info SOON. 🛒

Reposted by Hojo Studio

Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · Sep 20

Have you perused the @sixoneindie.com Steam event yet? It's chocka with great games, including these ANZ-made ones!

BraveCart
Cast n Chill
CORPOREAL
Cyber Paradise
Penguin Colony
Pie in the Sky
Rollick N' Roll
Teeto
Your Holy & Virtuous Heretic

store.steampowered.com/curator/4511...

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Sep 20

Hey @dannyodwyer.bsky.social we'd love to chat to you about BraveCart, and the glorious challenges of trying to create an eco-focused game for change as a micro studio of 3! :-) We'll be in Melbourne throughout Games Week, then in Sydney after that.

youtu.be/D52yNB5h3rI?...

BraveCart - Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Hojo Studio

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Sep 18

Say Hojo - what are you up to over Games Month? Well...

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Sep 13

When we decided to add Cybertrucks to BraveCart's carparks, we knew we had to make them as realistic as possible.

In other words, they explode all the time.

#indiedev #indiegames #ausgamedev #screenshotsaturday #madeinnsw #gametrailer

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're super honoured to be bringing BraveCart to the Games for Change Asia-Pacific summit this year! I'll be yapping about making an eco-focused satire about consumerism, duopoly and waste and how we're using it to turn players into agents of change.

(...and smashing big corpo)

#g4capac #acmi

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Sep 6

The BraveCart trailer just got a glowup with 100% new gameplay footage! That's new characters, new environments and new duopoly-smashing... or your money back! 🛒🛒🛒

#indiedev #indiegames #ausgamedev #screenshotsaturday #madeinnsw #gametrailer

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Sep 4

Same here! Just from an abandoned trolley's perspective 💜

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re stoked for BraveCart to be part of the ANZ Indie Steam Event this September 5th - 11th.🗓️

Check it out for a wild selection of ANZ-made games with discounts, demos, and special broadcasts hosted by local creators.

And don’t forget to follow @theindiebrew.com.au for more!

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Aug 30

We want to make #BraveCart accessible to everyone. So we made our very own accessible controller from scratch!

We'll be bringing it to @PAXAus and SXSW Sydney! Check it out in October 🛒🕹️

#accessiblegaming #indiedev #indiegames #ausgamedev #screenshotsaturday #madeinnsw

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Aug 23

Just make it exist first. You can make it good later.

(six months later, in this case)

#indiedev #madeinnsw #indiegames #ausgamedev #screenshotsaturday

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Aug 22

Huge shout to our executive producer Stephanie Salter currently bringing the Hojoverse to Gamescom along with an amazing group of recipients thanks to Screen NSW!

www.screen.nsw.gov.au/news/screen-...

Screen NSW - Screen NSW supports devs heading to Gamescom 2025

www.screen.nsw.gov.au

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Hojo Studio @hojostudio.bsky.social · Aug 18

What's this? BraveCart at @paxaus.bsky.social ?

With a whole galaxy of other amazing NSW games?

See you there! 🙌 🛒

#indiedev #madeinnsw #indiegames #ausgamedev

aus.paxsite.com/en-us/featur...

PAX Rising

PAX Rising highlights the best indie game developers, showcasing exciting tabletop and video games from local & international creators. Explore the indie scene!

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