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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 12m

State of the Game Industry panel, Oct 9, archived stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25875...

With IGDA NYC's @mpts33.bsky.social
NYC Indie Game Social's @jesshaskins.bsky.social
GUMBO's @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social
EGD's @xenjade.bsky.social
Doc film maker @timrattray.bsky.social moderating

The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community - nyugamecenter on Twitch

nyugamecenter went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Just Chatting VOD now.

www.twitch.tv

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Sam Eng @bysameng.com · 14h

do you have any idea how many revisions i put the dear devolver digital trailer maker Kert through????

worth it

SKATE STORY @skatestory.com · 15h

SKATE STORY
Release Date Trailer - "Emptylands"

Skate Story | OUT DECEMBER 8 🛹

YouTube video by DevolverDigital

youtu.be

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sisi jiang / 姜思琪 @six6jiang.bsky.social · 17h

you know what i should be nice. so in 2022 i asked my editors if i could write an indie guide to pitching a mainstream pub like kotaku and they said yes.

this might be outdated info but also i think indies do kind of suffer from having No money to hire real PR so here's me evening the playing field

What a Kotaku Reviewer Wants Indie Devs To Know About Pitching

A too-honest guide to getting my attention

medium.com

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 1d

Apologies to Kyra for misspelling the name. Kyra's bio on EGD Collective: www.egdcollective.org/team/kyra-wi...

Kyra Wills-Umdenstock | EGD Collective

www.egdcollective.org

IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 2d

IGDA NYC's @mpts33.bsky.social will also be there, along with @yiyiwzhang.bsky.social from @gumbonyc.bsky.social and Kyro Willis-Undenstock from @egdcollective.bsky.social

Get a taste of @timrattray.bsky.social docuseries on NYC game scene. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...

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Jess Haskins | The Game Editors @jesshaskins.bsky.social · 2d

On Thursday evening, I'll be joining a panel of local community leaders at the NYU Game Center for a wide-ranging discussion about NYC's homegrown indie game scene. The host and moderator is @timrattray.bsky.social, who's working on a docuseries all about the NYC game dev community.

The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community

A panel discussion between local leaders about how we can grow the NYC game development scene.

www.eventbrite.com

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The Indie Game Awards @indiegameawards.gg · 2d

We’re still on the lookout for partners for the upcoming 2025 ceremony 🏆

Interested? Reach out via the email below!

The Indie Game Awards @indiegameawards.gg · Aug 28

Last year’s inaugural ceremony wouldn’t have been possible without the support from our generous sponsors.

We are currently seeking partners for the 2025 ceremony. If you’re interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities, we’d love to chat!

📧: [email protected]

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Wadjet Eye of Sauron @wadjeteyegames.bsky.social · 2d

Apparently Pendulo Studios (Runaway, Yesterday, Tintin) quietly closed down months ago but didn't announce it. Another fallen soldier.

FdeSousse @taleboules.bsky.social · 3d

Pendulo Studios (Runaway, Yesterday, Blacksad: Under the Skin) aurait définitivement fermé en mars 2025.

Le studio espagnol avait licencié la moitié de ses effectifs en mars 2024 après la sortie compliquée du Tintin Reporter : Les Cigares du Pharaon pour Microids.
📰 as.com/meristation/...

Los españoles Pendulo Studios, creadores de Runaway y Hollywood Monsters, echaron el cierre hace meses: “Quisieron esconderlo debajo de la alfombra”

El estudio español Pendulo Studios, creadores de Runaway, Blacksad y Hollywood Monsters, cerraron hace meses y decidieron no comunicarlo.

as.com

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MutatedBacon @mutatedbacon.bsky.social · 3d

I have a big announcement to make:
On October 18th, I and the people of @teambananabread.bsky.social will be at the Game-a-Palooza in Brooklyn to showcase Netherkin, a game that we have been working on for a while! Come see what our game is all about!
#NYMakesGames

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 3d

Tickets just $5 for NYC's biggest celebration of indie games and indie game devs!

There's a VIP early-access hour, then 5 HOURS of games!

All the info and links: gameapalooza.love

(Advance tickets only, no door sales)

#NYMakesGames

MutatedBacon @mutatedbacon.bsky.social · 3d

I have a big announcement to make:
On October 18th, I and the people of @teambananabread.bsky.social will be at the Game-a-Palooza in Brooklyn to showcase Netherkin, a game that we have been working on for a while! Come see what our game is all about!
#NYMakesGames

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for posting!

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 3d

Tickets just $5 for NYC's biggest celebration of indie games and indie game devs!

There's a VIP early-access hour, then 5 HOURS of games!

All the info and links: gameapalooza.love

(Advance tickets only, no door sales)

#NYMakesGames

MutatedBacon @mutatedbacon.bsky.social · 3d

I have a big announcement to make:
On October 18th, I and the people of @teambananabread.bsky.social will be at the Game-a-Palooza in Brooklyn to showcase Netherkin, a game that we have been working on for a while! Come see what our game is all about!
#NYMakesGames

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boshi's place @boshis.place · 4d

join us on friday 10/18 for an international crossover event with our friends from [[rect*]]repair in shanghai! at the same time they will be showing our games in new york, we'll have a curation of chinese games, a portal to interact with the attendees in shanghai, and a fax machine(?!!).

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Xeno (The Narcissist of Retro Games) @xenogameztv.bsky.social · 5d

Check out Game-A-Palooza in two weeks with NYC greatest Indie games available to play

IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 5d

Game-A-Palooza - Fall 2025 is 2 WEEKS away!!

Join us at Hana House in Brooklyn for a celebration of 50+ #NYC indie game devs! Play new & upcoming games!

Tickets are just $5, but are ONLY available in advance: gameapalooza.love

Thank you @madein-ny.bsky.social for your support!

#NYMakesGames

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Lorri Hopping (HoppingFun) @hoppingfun.bsky.social · 5d

NYC area friends! Wish I could join you!

50+ local indie games to play over five hours on OCT 18. The affordable $5 tickets are ONLY available in advance and there's a cap, so jump in now if you want to join the fun.

#NYMakesGames

IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 5d

Game-A-Palooza - Fall 2025 is 2 WEEKS away!!

Join us at Hana House in Brooklyn for a celebration of 50+ #NYC indie game devs! Play new & upcoming games!

Tickets are just $5, but are ONLY available in advance: gameapalooza.love

Thank you @madein-ny.bsky.social for your support!

#NYMakesGames

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 5d

Game-A-Palooza - Fall 2025 is 2 WEEKS away!!

Join us at Hana House in Brooklyn for a celebration of 50+ #NYC indie game devs! Play new & upcoming games!

Tickets are just $5, but are ONLY available in advance: gameapalooza.love

Thank you @madein-ny.bsky.social for your support!

#NYMakesGames

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Tim Rattray @timrattray.bsky.social · Aug 1

I'm beyond excited to announce an event I've been working on for months: a meeting of the minds between leaders of the NYC video game industry. I can't wait for the insight of our panelists, and we'll have a stream as well. And a sneak peak of docuseries footage!

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...

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Geneva/Styx @ Skate & Date Out NOW!! @gensuta.itch.io · 5d

Skate & Date - lesbian roller derby, rhythm game is out now! Come get your yuri on wheels!!
https://f.mtr.cool/scjlbborbl
https://f.mtr.cool/ugehecznam

(I've linked steam codes to itch.io so you can easily get it for both and have Valve take less money from me <3)

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 5d

Game-A-Palooza - Fall 2025 is 2 WEEKS away!!

Join us at Hana House in Brooklyn for a celebration of 50+ #NYC indie game devs! Play new & upcoming games!

Tickets are just $5, but are ONLY available in advance: gameapalooza.love

Thank you @madein-ny.bsky.social for your support!

#NYMakesGames

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 6d

#NYMakesGames launch!!!!

Geneva/Styx @ Skate & Date Out NOW!! @gensuta.itch.io · 6d

TOMORROW!!! Skate & Date Releases!!

I know it took a bit to reconfigure the release date because of Google Play having some issues and me being stubborn about releasing it separately but. It is what it is

Anyway! Tomorrow, Steam/Itch.io will get Skate & Date for Mac, Windows, and Android!!!

A drawing of the main character of Skate & Date (Maggie) smiling with her arm raised and flexed. There are purple silhouettes of her teammates in the foreground.

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Geneva/Styx @ Skate & Date Out NOW!! @gensuta.itch.io · 6d

TOMORROW!!! Skate & Date Releases!!

I know it took a bit to reconfigure the release date because of Google Play having some issues and me being stubborn about releasing it separately but. It is what it is

Anyway! Tomorrow, Steam/Itch.io will get Skate & Date for Mac, Windows, and Android!!!

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IndieCade @indiecade.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for the 2025 Game Educators Symposium on October 3rd and 4th!

Hosted online via zoom!

This annual event brings together game educators, to share their approaches, collaborate on new ways of teaching, and continue to build our community.
www.indiecade.com/game-educato...

#gamedev #indiedev

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Tim Rattray @timrattray.bsky.social · 7d

We're a week away from the NYC games industry panel!

Join me and four local leaders at 7:00 PM on October 9th @ the NYU Game Center as we speak about why developing games in NYC rules and struggles the scene is currently facing.

Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-... #NYMakesGames

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IGDA NYC @igdanyc.bsky.social · 8d

Oct 24: PuffPuff Playtest! in Long Island CIty

This is about exposing attendees to NYC indie games, finished/published or work in progress. To show your game (FOR FREE) to a bunch of stoners, fill out the form:
forms.gle/P9SanwVP5SU3...

Info: www.homegrown-nyc.com/developers

#nymakesgames

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Lorri Hopping (HoppingFun) @hoppingfun.bsky.social · 8d

Game dev friends who are students (grad or undergrad) or unemployed, here's a GDC all-access pass GIVEAWAY from Amir Satvat's community and Informa.

500 free passes! Doesn't including travel/lodging. Drawing begins late Dec. Enter now.

#gdc26 #gdc2026

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

GDC 2026 500 Ticket Giveaway

Welcome to the drawing for 500 full-access passes to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026! This is the largest and most generous event badge offering in Amir Satvat's Games Community's history, b...

docs.google.com

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