Thomas BIDAUX
@icotom.icopartners.com
🙋 Co-founder of @icopartners.com | @crowdfunding-agency.com | @mightymerch.store
👾Supporting self-publishing game companies (Strategy | Marketing | PR)
🙆♂️Crowdfunding specialist (Kickstarter Community Advisory Council member)
👾Supporting self-publishing game companies (Strategy | Marketing | PR)
🙆♂️Crowdfunding specialist (Kickstarter Community Advisory Council member)
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Thomas BIDAUX
@icotom.icopartners.com
· Nov 13
👋 I'm Thomas BIDAUX, co-founder of ICO, where we help video game studios navigate the wild world of self-publishing.
You'll find me sharing:
🎮 Video game industry thoughts
💰 Crowdfunding news & tips
🦋 Game Industry Bluesky Guide
🎲 Nerding out about tabletop games
#indiedev #crowdfunding #ttrpg
You'll find me sharing:
🎮 Video game industry thoughts
💰 Crowdfunding news & tips
🦋 Game Industry Bluesky Guide
🎲 Nerding out about tabletop games
#indiedev #crowdfunding #ttrpg
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I'm doing some travelling in the next few months in case anyone wants to catch-up about publishing or self-publishing support or the new charli xcx film (preferred)
January 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM
I'm doing some travelling in the next few months in case anyone wants to catch-up about publishing or self-publishing support or the new charli xcx film (preferred)
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Announcing Reigns: The Witcher from @nerial.bsky.social, coming to PC and mobile on February 25!
A new swipe-’em-up entry in the hit series, set amidst the merciless, monster-strewn landscapes of @cdprojektred.com’s award-winning @thewitcher.com universe!
A new swipe-’em-up entry in the hit series, set amidst the merciless, monster-strewn landscapes of @cdprojektred.com’s award-winning @thewitcher.com universe!
Reigns: The Witcher | Reveal Trailer | Coming February 25th
YouTube video by DevolverDigital
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Announcing Reigns: The Witcher from @nerial.bsky.social, coming to PC and mobile on February 25!
A new swipe-’em-up entry in the hit series, set amidst the merciless, monster-strewn landscapes of @cdprojektred.com’s award-winning @thewitcher.com universe!
A new swipe-’em-up entry in the hit series, set amidst the merciless, monster-strewn landscapes of @cdprojektred.com’s award-winning @thewitcher.com universe!
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We created a Starter Pack so you can follow all of our contributors at once! If you see a name in here that isn't on the site yet, stay tuned... their stories will be going live in the coming days! go.bsky.app/GUEXLYQ
January 27, 2026 at 5:29 PM
We created a Starter Pack so you can follow all of our contributors at once! If you see a name in here that isn't on the site yet, stay tuned... their stories will be going live in the coming days! go.bsky.app/GUEXLYQ
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Nova-box is proud to present After the Wane, the studio's next game, which will be released on Steam at the end of 2026. ✨
The studio will use rotoscoping for the first time to enhance key moments in the story. Here is the teaser! 💃
👉 Wishlist the game: store.steampowered.com/app/2742720/...
The studio will use rotoscoping for the first time to enhance key moments in the story. Here is the teaser! 💃
👉 Wishlist the game: store.steampowered.com/app/2742720/...
January 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Nova-box is proud to present After the Wane, the studio's next game, which will be released on Steam at the end of 2026. ✨
The studio will use rotoscoping for the first time to enhance key moments in the story. Here is the teaser! 💃
👉 Wishlist the game: store.steampowered.com/app/2742720/...
The studio will use rotoscoping for the first time to enhance key moments in the story. Here is the teaser! 💃
👉 Wishlist the game: store.steampowered.com/app/2742720/...
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We are hiring!
My advice to any applicants is to use the cover letter not to talk about the past but about what you will do in the future and how that will contribute to the site and serve our readers.
My advice to any applicants is to use the cover letter not to talk about the past but about what you will do in the future and how that will contribute to the site and serve our readers.
January 27, 2026 at 3:31 PM
We are hiring!
My advice to any applicants is to use the cover letter not to talk about the past but about what you will do in the future and how that will contribute to the site and serve our readers.
My advice to any applicants is to use the cover letter not to talk about the past but about what you will do in the future and how that will contribute to the site and serve our readers.
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Here’s your roundup of last week’s top game releases!
💻 Steam: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 with 3,166 reviews
🎮 Kickstarter video games: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 tops with 662 backers
🎲 Kickstarter tabletop games: 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄: 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 tops with 558 backers
💻 Steam: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 with 3,166 reviews
🎮 Kickstarter video games: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 tops with 662 backers
🎲 Kickstarter tabletop games: 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄: 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 tops with 558 backers
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Here’s your roundup of last week’s top game releases!
💻 Steam: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 with 3,166 reviews
🎮 Kickstarter video games: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 tops with 662 backers
🎲 Kickstarter tabletop games: 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄: 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 tops with 558 backers
💻 Steam: 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 with 3,166 reviews
🎮 Kickstarter video games: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 tops with 662 backers
🎲 Kickstarter tabletop games: 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄: 𝟭𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 tops with 558 backers
Best professional event in France.
I highly recommend it.
I highly recommend it.
CALL FOR SPEAKERS 📢
Applications for #GameCamp talks and workshops are now open!
Would you like to share your experience, knowledge, or skills with those who work in the professional video game industry in France and beyond?
French: forms.gle/kRf9yayFutZb...
English: forms.gle/Kxkz2fjf7Fjq...
Applications for #GameCamp talks and workshops are now open!
Would you like to share your experience, knowledge, or skills with those who work in the professional video game industry in France and beyond?
French: forms.gle/kRf9yayFutZb...
English: forms.gle/Kxkz2fjf7Fjq...
January 26, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Best professional event in France.
I highly recommend it.
I highly recommend it.
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Extremely proud to say I put this trailer together myself for our upcoming game. A lot of creativity to try and bring a single-view board to life!
Feed the Scorchpot is now live with a free demo, would love for you to give it a crack!
store.steampowered.com/app/4338170/...
Feed the Scorchpot is now live with a free demo, would love for you to give it a crack!
store.steampowered.com/app/4338170/...
January 26, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Extremely proud to say I put this trailer together myself for our upcoming game. A lot of creativity to try and bring a single-view board to life!
Feed the Scorchpot is now live with a free demo, would love for you to give it a crack!
store.steampowered.com/app/4338170/...
Feed the Scorchpot is now live with a free demo, would love for you to give it a crack!
store.steampowered.com/app/4338170/...
The Mario movie was such a joyful experience.
Looking forward to the next one.
youtu.be/eVJduWRCmvw?...
Looking forward to the next one.
youtu.be/eVJduWRCmvw?...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Yoshi First Look
YouTube video by Nintendo UK
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 7:15 AM
The Mario movie was such a joyful experience.
Looking forward to the next one.
youtu.be/eVJduWRCmvw?...
Looking forward to the next one.
youtu.be/eVJduWRCmvw?...
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Shoutout to this super cool initiative: the "Games For Blind Gamers 5" jam 🧡 Their goal is to create games for blind players, as well as building awareness of blind gaming. Learn more or join here: itch.io/jam/games-fo... Sharing is caring 🤗
Games for Blind Gamers 5
A game jam from 2026-01-31 to 2026-03-16 hosted by Ericbomb, Patricia & shiftBacktick. Welcome, Blind and Sighted Game Developers! Welcome to the fifth annual Games for Blind Gamers jam! The goal of t...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Shoutout to this super cool initiative: the "Games For Blind Gamers 5" jam 🧡 Their goal is to create games for blind players, as well as building awareness of blind gaming. Learn more or join here: itch.io/jam/games-fo... Sharing is caring 🤗
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here's a peek at something special- our improvisation system for musical instruments!
moving up\down\left\right adds improvised notes & shifts pose per instrument, expressing the deepest movements of your soul 🎵
And when accompanying others, we give like instruments varied tracks 👀
moving up\down\left\right adds improvised notes & shifts pose per instrument, expressing the deepest movements of your soul 🎵
And when accompanying others, we give like instruments varied tracks 👀
January 23, 2026 at 5:27 PM
here's a peek at something special- our improvisation system for musical instruments!
moving up\down\left\right adds improvised notes & shifts pose per instrument, expressing the deepest movements of your soul 🎵
And when accompanying others, we give like instruments varied tracks 👀
moving up\down\left\right adds improvised notes & shifts pose per instrument, expressing the deepest movements of your soul 🎵
And when accompanying others, we give like instruments varied tracks 👀
Starting to watch The French Girl.
Protagonist in question Canadian...
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Protagonist in question Canadian...
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a woman in a plaid shirt is sitting on a couch and saying `` but why though ? ''
ALT: a woman in a plaid shirt is sitting on a couch and saying `` but why though ? ''
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Starting to watch The French Girl.
Protagonist in question Canadian...
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Protagonist in question Canadian...
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Want to bring Kami with you, even when you're not on the mountain?
Cairn’s OST is coming to digital!
Experience the entire epic soundtrack created by @toxavanger.bsky.social, @martinstig.bsky.social, and Gildaa when our climbing game Cairn launches January 29th!
Cairn’s OST is coming to digital!
Experience the entire epic soundtrack created by @toxavanger.bsky.social, @martinstig.bsky.social, and Gildaa when our climbing game Cairn launches January 29th!
January 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Want to bring Kami with you, even when you're not on the mountain?
Cairn’s OST is coming to digital!
Experience the entire epic soundtrack created by @toxavanger.bsky.social, @martinstig.bsky.social, and Gildaa when our climbing game Cairn launches January 29th!
Cairn’s OST is coming to digital!
Experience the entire epic soundtrack created by @toxavanger.bsky.social, @martinstig.bsky.social, and Gildaa when our climbing game Cairn launches January 29th!
This picture I took afterward is a couple of order of magnitude better.
January 23, 2026 at 1:56 PM
This picture I took afterward is a couple of order of magnitude better.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Today's the last day game designers in the Netherlands can send in an application to work on the Hidden Folks Universe!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Some tips based on the applications so far:
- be in NL
- don't be a minor (we had 1 lol)
- don't say HF seemed inspired by a game that cloned ~us~
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Some tips based on the applications so far:
- be in NL
- don't be a minor (we had 1 lol)
- don't say HF seemed inspired by a game that cloned ~us~
Job opening: game designer @ Hidden Folks
We're looking for a game designer in the Netherlands to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
hiddenfolks.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Today's the last day game designers in the Netherlands can send in an application to work on the Hidden Folks Universe!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Some tips based on the applications so far:
- be in NL
- don't be a minor (we had 1 lol)
- don't say HF seemed inspired by a game that cloned ~us~
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Some tips based on the applications so far:
- be in NL
- don't be a minor (we had 1 lol)
- don't say HF seemed inspired by a game that cloned ~us~
I handed the little dude over to the team of the game on Monday...
I genuinely miss him every day he is not with us...
I genuinely miss him every day he is not with us...
✨ Trash Goblin: Official Merchandise Kickstarter campaign is live!
From the irresistibly cute plushie to stickers, pins, T-shirt, and more - a whole cozy collection is ready to be adopted.
Take them home: www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
@spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
From the irresistibly cute plushie to stickers, pins, T-shirt, and more - a whole cozy collection is ready to be adopted.
Take them home: www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
@spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I handed the little dude over to the team of the game on Monday...
I genuinely miss him every day he is not with us...
I genuinely miss him every day he is not with us...
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✨ Trash Goblin: Official Merchandise Kickstarter campaign is live!
From the irresistibly cute plushie to stickers, pins, T-shirt, and more - a whole cozy collection is ready to be adopted.
Take them home: www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
@spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
From the irresistibly cute plushie to stickers, pins, T-shirt, and more - a whole cozy collection is ready to be adopted.
Take them home: www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
@spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 6:07 PM
✨ Trash Goblin: Official Merchandise Kickstarter campaign is live!
From the irresistibly cute plushie to stickers, pins, T-shirt, and more - a whole cozy collection is ready to be adopted.
Take them home: www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
@spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
From the irresistibly cute plushie to stickers, pins, T-shirt, and more - a whole cozy collection is ready to be adopted.
Take them home: www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
@spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
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TR-49 is our best launch, ever, in 14 years.
I admit I'm surprised! Made in 9 months, mostly as an experiment to learn Godot, and an excuse to play with some actors. (And for me to do some acting.)
One thing I think IS cool: it's a "one-sitting" game. 4 hours; $7. No commitment required.
I admit I'm surprised! Made in 9 months, mostly as an experiment to learn Godot, and an excuse to play with some actors. (And for me to do some acting.)
One thing I think IS cool: it's a "one-sitting" game. 4 hours; $7. No commitment required.
January 22, 2026 at 10:47 AM
TR-49 is our best launch, ever, in 14 years.
I admit I'm surprised! Made in 9 months, mostly as an experiment to learn Godot, and an excuse to play with some actors. (And for me to do some acting.)
One thing I think IS cool: it's a "one-sitting" game. 4 hours; $7. No commitment required.
I admit I'm surprised! Made in 9 months, mostly as an experiment to learn Godot, and an excuse to play with some actors. (And for me to do some acting.)
One thing I think IS cool: it's a "one-sitting" game. 4 hours; $7. No commitment required.
I was looking at my most used emojis on our Slack...
Sign of the season that the Get Well Soon is up there...
😢
Sign of the season that the Get Well Soon is up there...
😢
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM
I was looking at my most used emojis on our Slack...
Sign of the season that the Get Well Soon is up there...
😢
Sign of the season that the Get Well Soon is up there...
😢
My little buddy's KS campaign is live with @spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
Here is another picture of his day out at the Brighton pier.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
Here is another picture of his day out at the Brighton pier.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
January 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM
My little buddy's KS campaign is live with @spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social
Here is another picture of his day out at the Brighton pier.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
Here is another picture of his day out at the Brighton pier.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/spi...
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A little char design thread:
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
January 21, 2026 at 12:45 AM
A little char design thread:
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
I haven't gotten to do much character design in my career so far, so it was quite fun to get to design a bunch of the NPCs who call Spirit Crossing home.
One thing you learn is that sometimes after 20 different hairstyles, your original plan was not too bad after all
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TOMORROW is the big day & you don't want to miss out! 🚨
Trash Goblin plush, posters, pins and MORE! Our Kickstarter Merch Campaign will be live! You can even customise with products to fit YOUR own wants. 😱
Trash Goblin plush, posters, pins and MORE! Our Kickstarter Merch Campaign will be live! You can even customise with products to fit YOUR own wants. 😱
January 20, 2026 at 10:23 PM
TOMORROW is the big day & you don't want to miss out! 🚨
Trash Goblin plush, posters, pins and MORE! Our Kickstarter Merch Campaign will be live! You can even customise with products to fit YOUR own wants. 😱
Trash Goblin plush, posters, pins and MORE! Our Kickstarter Merch Campaign will be live! You can even customise with products to fit YOUR own wants. 😱