André Bernhardt ➡️ 2026
@indieadvisor.bsky.social
André 4.000 (he/him) / Works with indies devs 🎮
/ Curates indie expo at devcom 🏛
/ IGDA Berlin Treasurer 💸
/ ♥s games, books & pencils ✏
/ Neutral Good out of Offenbach 🦊
theindieadvisory.com
/ Curates indie expo at devcom 🏛
/ IGDA Berlin Treasurer 💸
/ ♥s games, books & pencils ✏
/ Neutral Good out of Offenbach 🦊
theindieadvisory.com
Made it into the German Games Top Wise (Wo)Men List 🥇
Congrats to all the other winners as well. I am happy that my prophecies for 2026 mostly came true, even if it meant sad news for the games industry per se.
[German only 👇]
www.gameswirtschaft.de/wirtschaft/g...
Congrats to all the other winners as well. I am happy that my prophecies for 2026 mostly came true, even if it meant sad news for the games industry per se.
[German only 👇]
www.gameswirtschaft.de/wirtschaft/g...
GamesWirtschaftsWeisen 2025: Die besten Propheten
Mit ganz viel Marktkenntnis, Erfahrung und Bauchgefühl haben sich 28 GamesWirtschaftsWeise einen Platz auf dem Podest gesichert.
www.gameswirtschaft.de
February 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Made it into the German Games Top Wise (Wo)Men List 🥇
Congrats to all the other winners as well. I am happy that my prophecies for 2026 mostly came true, even if it meant sad news for the games industry per se.
[German only 👇]
www.gameswirtschaft.de/wirtschaft/g...
Congrats to all the other winners as well. I am happy that my prophecies for 2026 mostly came true, even if it meant sad news for the games industry per se.
[German only 👇]
www.gameswirtschaft.de/wirtschaft/g...
February 11, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Double-feature for a bright game dev future:
1) You can still apply here at the GermanDevDays Förderstiftung for 500 € to spend on your next conference attendances: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
1/2 🧶
1) You can still apply here at the GermanDevDays Förderstiftung for 500 € to spend on your next conference attendances: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
1/2 🧶
GDD - GermanDevDays Förderstiftung / Antragsformular - GDD - GermanDevDays Foundation / application form
Die GDD - GermanDevDays Förderstiftung ist eine Stiftung in treuhänderischer Verwaltung der Assemble Entertainment GmbH, die es sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat den Entwicklernachwuchs aus Deutschland zu…
docs.google.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Double-feature for a bright game dev future:
1) You can still apply here at the GermanDevDays Förderstiftung for 500 € to spend on your next conference attendances: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
1/2 🧶
1) You can still apply here at the GermanDevDays Förderstiftung for 500 € to spend on your next conference attendances: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
1/2 🧶
Berlins House of Games is looking for a "Community Manager". The title might be a bit misleading as it is not an online job, but check it out here. Strong German skills necessary: app.connectoor.de/jobview?jobi...
#gamesjobs #berlingamescene
#gamesjobs #berlingamescene
Community Manager:in für das House of Games (m/w/d)
Ein wichtiger Teil unseres Wirtschaftsförderungsauftrags ist es, der Berliner Wirtschaft inspirierende Arbeitsorte anzubieten. Neben unseren Standorten in Adlershof und auf dem Campus Charlottenburg…
app.connectoor.de
February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Berlins House of Games is looking for a "Community Manager". The title might be a bit misleading as it is not an online job, but check it out here. Strong German skills necessary: app.connectoor.de/jobview?jobi...
#gamesjobs #berlingamescene
#gamesjobs #berlingamescene
Reposted by André Bernhardt ➡️ 2026
In case you missed yesterday, Notepad++ auto-update mechanism was hacked and was delivering backdoored versions for a couple months. Tons of devs use this, uninstall completely what you have, search for the sus files mentioned in article and only download from official site
Notepad++ users take note: It's time to check if you're hacked
Suspected China-state hackers used update infrastructure to deliver backdoored version.
arstechnica.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:02 AM
In case you missed yesterday, Notepad++ auto-update mechanism was hacked and was delivering backdoored versions for a couple months. Tons of devs use this, uninstall completely what you have, search for the sus files mentioned in article and only download from official site
Quite some game business news this week:
* Ubisofts Big Reset
* MeetToMatch being sold
* Game association study of public funding in German
* Fourth Moon being founded
What a time to be alive 🎣
* Ubisofts Big Reset
* MeetToMatch being sold
* Game association study of public funding in German
* Fourth Moon being founded
What a time to be alive 🎣
January 23, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Quite some game business news this week:
* Ubisofts Big Reset
* MeetToMatch being sold
* Game association study of public funding in German
* Fourth Moon being founded
What a time to be alive 🎣
* Ubisofts Big Reset
* MeetToMatch being sold
* Game association study of public funding in German
* Fourth Moon being founded
What a time to be alive 🎣
Do I miss something on Steam?
I am playing Easy Delivery Co. right now - I like. I am 3 hrs in & solved one of the riddles to enter Fishingtown - was not to complicated - got an achievement. I needed to visit 3 of the radio towers therefore - two of them you will only reach by using Tea... 🧶 1/2
I am playing Easy Delivery Co. right now - I like. I am 3 hrs in & solved one of the riddles to enter Fishingtown - was not to complicated - got an achievement. I needed to visit 3 of the radio towers therefore - two of them you will only reach by using Tea... 🧶 1/2
January 22, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Do I miss something on Steam?
I am playing Easy Delivery Co. right now - I like. I am 3 hrs in & solved one of the riddles to enter Fishingtown - was not to complicated - got an achievement. I needed to visit 3 of the radio towers therefore - two of them you will only reach by using Tea... 🧶 1/2
I am playing Easy Delivery Co. right now - I like. I am 3 hrs in & solved one of the riddles to enter Fishingtown - was not to complicated - got an achievement. I needed to visit 3 of the radio towers therefore - two of them you will only reach by using Tea... 🧶 1/2
Developing a game might be easier than ever, but successful promotion & self-publishing is the challenge these day. I am singing this song since years - but now I am organizing a workshop to help more people & indie devs about it - check out the details👇
#indiegamedev
theindieadvisory.de?p=198
#indiegamedev
theindieadvisory.de?p=198
Indie game marketing and publishing workshop – Play, Promote, Publish!
Join the indie game marketing and publishing workshop "Play, Promote, Publish!" Learn how to market, fund and successfully release your indie game with expert guidance.
theindieadvisory.de
January 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Developing a game might be easier than ever, but successful promotion & self-publishing is the challenge these day. I am singing this song since years - but now I am organizing a workshop to help more people & indie devs about it - check out the details👇
#indiegamedev
theindieadvisory.de?p=198
#indiegamedev
theindieadvisory.de?p=198
🧶 Play / Promote / Publish - three of the key challenges of indie developers these days. Usually the "Play" or game design aspects works out well but when we talk about promotion and publishing it looks like quite different and can be even more challenging. That is why we ... 🧶 1/x
#indiegamedev
#indiegamedev
January 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
🧶 Play / Promote / Publish - three of the key challenges of indie developers these days. Usually the "Play" or game design aspects works out well but when we talk about promotion and publishing it looks like quite different and can be even more challenging. That is why we ... 🧶 1/x
#indiegamedev
#indiegamedev
To Blizzard or not to Blizzard in Berlin - currently it is snowy but all fine 🌬️
As clever as I am I used the coldest days to move into an ew office with Stratosphere Games.
If you are sitting in Berlin Mitte - let me know if you wanna go for a coffee these days. #berlingamescene #indiedev
As clever as I am I used the coldest days to move into an ew office with Stratosphere Games.
If you are sitting in Berlin Mitte - let me know if you wanna go for a coffee these days. #berlingamescene #indiedev
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
To Blizzard or not to Blizzard in Berlin - currently it is snowy but all fine 🌬️
As clever as I am I used the coldest days to move into an ew office with Stratosphere Games.
If you are sitting in Berlin Mitte - let me know if you wanna go for a coffee these days. #berlingamescene #indiedev
As clever as I am I used the coldest days to move into an ew office with Stratosphere Games.
If you are sitting in Berlin Mitte - let me know if you wanna go for a coffee these days. #berlingamescene #indiedev
The GermanDevDays Foundation is offering 500€ travel grants for German-based student and junior game devs to attend conferences and expos (travel, hotel, tickets, booth). Apply here (deadline: Jan 30, 2026) #sharingiscaring
GDD - GermanDevDays Förderstiftung / Antragsformular - GDD - GermanDevDays Foundation / application form
Die GDD - GermanDevDays Förderstiftung ist eine Stiftung in treuhänderischer Verwaltung der Assemble Entertainment GmbH, die es sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat den Entwicklernachwuchs aus Deutschland zu…
docs.google.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:07 AM
The GermanDevDays Foundation is offering 500€ travel grants for German-based student and junior game devs to attend conferences and expos (travel, hotel, tickets, booth). Apply here (deadline: Jan 30, 2026) #sharingiscaring
2025 - an annual review:
#1 - I never regret selling my Quest 3. Did not miss it once this year. PC is still my number one favourite platform ( but i still miss the good old X360 and the Xbox Live Aracde ...)
#pcgaming
#1 - I never regret selling my Quest 3. Did not miss it once this year. PC is still my number one favourite platform ( but i still miss the good old X360 and the Xbox Live Aracde ...)
#pcgaming
December 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
2025 - an annual review:
#1 - I never regret selling my Quest 3. Did not miss it once this year. PC is still my number one favourite platform ( but i still miss the good old X360 and the Xbox Live Aracde ...)
#pcgaming
#1 - I never regret selling my Quest 3. Did not miss it once this year. PC is still my number one favourite platform ( but i still miss the good old X360 and the Xbox Live Aracde ...)
#pcgaming
State of the Bundesförderung 11.12.2025
Still some money available 💶
If you need some help in the application process - let me know 🩼
Still some money available 💶
If you need some help in the application process - let me know 🩼
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
State of the Bundesförderung 11.12.2025
Still some money available 💶
If you need some help in the application process - let me know 🩼
Still some money available 💶
If you need some help in the application process - let me know 🩼
Another great game we played at the former devcom indie expo - from now and future times on gamescom dev! This is great hand-animated puzzle game - check out Mr. Coo 🎩
#ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATzx...
#ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATzx...
ddc2025 - indie expo: Unboxing Mr. Coo
We played many fantastic indie games during ddc2025! This is "Unboxing Mr. Coo" by Nacho Rodríguez.
Make sure to wishlist the game on Steam:…
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Another great game we played at the former devcom indie expo - from now and future times on gamescom dev! This is great hand-animated puzzle game - check out Mr. Coo 🎩
#ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATzx...
#ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATzx...
Rogue-likes? What was the definition again? Check it out here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roguelike and if you feel brave enough give it a try and play the original Rogue within the browser: dosdeck.com/game/rogue 🕹️
Roguelike - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Rogue-likes? What was the definition again? Check it out here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roguelike and if you feel brave enough give it a try and play the original Rogue within the browser: dosdeck.com/game/rogue 🕹️
Great article that explains how not game industry "native" people see the games business 👇
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
Get full access to the app & website:
observer.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Great article that explains how not game industry "native" people see the games business 👇
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
We played Absconder by Swiss team @obleakgames.bsky.social at devcom
It's a fast-paced game where you're escaping the clutches of a totalitarian regime while having very limited vision & no idea about where to go.
Check it out 👇 #ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAwb...
It's a fast-paced game where you're escaping the clutches of a totalitarian regime while having very limited vision & no idea about where to go.
Check it out 👇 #ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAwb...
ddc2025 - indie expo: ABSCONDER
We played many fantastic indie games during ddc2025! This is "ABSCONDER" by obleak games.
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SUBSCRIBE NOW...
...and never miss new interviews, highlight videos and games industry…
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We played Absconder by Swiss team @obleakgames.bsky.social at devcom
It's a fast-paced game where you're escaping the clutches of a totalitarian regime while having very limited vision & no idea about where to go.
Check it out 👇 #ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAwb...
It's a fast-paced game where you're escaping the clutches of a totalitarian regime while having very limited vision & no idea about where to go.
Check it out 👇 #ddc2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAwb...
The Venga Bus is coming ... 🚌 🎶
Actually it is not a bus as I am on a train going to Cologne for Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025 but I am looking forward to see you there and needed a reason to post some more Eurodance from the 90ies
Yours truly,
André
#dep2025
youtu.be/4HFppOam4AU?...
Actually it is not a bus as I am on a train going to Cologne for Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025 but I am looking forward to see you there and needed a reason to post some more Eurodance from the 90ies
Yours truly,
André
#dep2025
youtu.be/4HFppOam4AU?...
December 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Venga Bus is coming ... 🚌 🎶
Actually it is not a bus as I am on a train going to Cologne for Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025 but I am looking forward to see you there and needed a reason to post some more Eurodance from the 90ies
Yours truly,
André
#dep2025
youtu.be/4HFppOam4AU?...
Actually it is not a bus as I am on a train going to Cologne for Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2025 but I am looking forward to see you there and needed a reason to post some more Eurodance from the 90ies
Yours truly,
André
#dep2025
youtu.be/4HFppOam4AU?...
We played Monowave at #ddc2025 by Korean Studio BBB @studiobbb.bsky.social and liked it ♥️
Check out what Korean Indies have to offer here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJaA...
Check out what Korean Indies have to offer here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJaA...
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We played Monowave at #ddc2025 by Korean Studio BBB @studiobbb.bsky.social and liked it ♥️
Check out what Korean Indies have to offer here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJaA...
Check out what Korean Indies have to offer here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJaA...
Reposted by André Bernhardt ➡️ 2026
Last chance to catch an Early Bird Festival ticket. It's running out on November 30. The next wave price is 110€ and you have access to a wider range of tickets including group festival tickets and reduced festival tickets. Link: https://f.mtr.cool/yowgowrdgb #AMaze2025 #berlin
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Last chance to catch an Early Bird Festival ticket. It's running out on November 30. The next wave price is 110€ and you have access to a wider range of tickets including group festival tickets and reduced festival tickets. Link: https://f.mtr.cool/yowgowrdgb #AMaze2025 #berlin
Looking for money for your game dev project in Germany 👀
The DLR & BMFTR 🚀 still have something to offer for you.
Attached status of the current "Bundesförderung"s pool 💶
The DLR & BMFTR 🚀 still have something to offer for you.
Attached status of the current "Bundesförderung"s pool 💶
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Looking for money for your game dev project in Germany 👀
The DLR & BMFTR 🚀 still have something to offer for you.
Attached status of the current "Bundesförderung"s pool 💶
The DLR & BMFTR 🚀 still have something to offer for you.
Attached status of the current "Bundesförderung"s pool 💶
@studiobbb.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJaA... Greetings from @gamescomdev.bsky.social and the indie expo 2025 - we played your game 👇
ddc2025 - indie expo: MONOWAVE
YouTube video by gamescom dev
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
@studiobbb.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJaA... Greetings from @gamescomdev.bsky.social and the indie expo 2025 - we played your game 👇
Note for me:
Do not buy Tony Hawk´s Pro Skater ever again on any platform.
As good as it is - those PSX days are gone and won´t return! 🛹
Do not buy Tony Hawk´s Pro Skater ever again on any platform.
As good as it is - those PSX days are gone and won´t return! 🛹
a dachshund riding a skateboard on a street
ALT: a dachshund riding a skateboard on a street
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Note for me:
Do not buy Tony Hawk´s Pro Skater ever again on any platform.
As good as it is - those PSX days are gone and won´t return! 🛹
Do not buy Tony Hawk´s Pro Skater ever again on any platform.
As good as it is - those PSX days are gone and won´t return! 🛹
"Currently, the 50 largest studios in Germany have around 250 job postings online. "2 years ago, [...] there were around 500 open jobs. Before the pandemic it was more or less always more than 1000 each month"
Quoted from #Gamesmarkt of a #GamesGround panel
👇
www.gamesmarket.global/75-fewer-job...
Quoted from #Gamesmarkt of a #GamesGround panel
👇
www.gamesmarket.global/75-fewer-job...
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
"Currently, the 50 largest studios in Germany have around 250 job postings online. "2 years ago, [...] there were around 500 open jobs. Before the pandemic it was more or less always more than 1000 each month"
Quoted from #Gamesmarkt of a #GamesGround panel
👇
www.gamesmarket.global/75-fewer-job...
Quoted from #Gamesmarkt of a #GamesGround panel
👇
www.gamesmarket.global/75-fewer-job...
