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Matthijs van de Laar

@mattvdl.bsky.social

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CEO & creative director & writer of ✨video games✨at Twirlbound🎮🛡🌲 | he/him

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Matthijs van de Laar @mattvdl.bsky.social · Aug 29

As the dust is settling, let me just reiterate how PROUD I am of our little team and our little Knightling💗 For more than 5 years I lived in this world, writing the stories of the characters within, and now finally everyone gets to visit!✨😭

Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · Aug 28

After 5 YEARS of work, it's happening - THE KNIGHTLING IS OUT NOW!!!😭🎉🛡️ We couldn't be prouder and can't wait for the world to jump, slide and adventure through this colorful new world we built!✨ #indiedev
🖤Steam: sabr.gg/4dkjyZy
💙PlayStation 5: sabr.gg/4djxwL2
💚Xbox Series X|S: sabr.gg/3WJndce

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Matthijs van de Laar @mattvdl.bsky.social · 1d

if you feel useless today, remember there's a Print button on the font installation window <3

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 2d

Don't miss out on THIS workout routine!!! 🏃💨

#indiegames #gamedev #workout #anmation #myAnklesHurt

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Matthijs van de Laar @mattvdl.bsky.social · 3d

this is insane in a very, very good way

René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 3d

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Game Developer’s Guide to Publishing Agreements: a free resource for developers wanting to learn about publishing deals. Publicly accessible, without requiring to provide your data: deviantlegal.com/guide/game-d...

An image about the game developer's guide to publishing agreements feauturing otto the otter

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 3d

When @aceottorney.bsky.social first told me about this I said "this could change people's lives and stop developers from getting exploited" and having seen the final resource, I think I was not wrong. I'd call it a must-bookmark for indie devs.

René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 3d

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Natalie Spitzel | Looking for work!! @nat-the-dev.bsky.social · 6d

Reminder that I'm looking for work after being affected by layoffs at Giant Squid. 3D Environment Artist, or 3D Artist/Props; ideally a full time position. If your studio or somewhere you know has an opening, please let me know. Thank you ❤️
Portfolio: nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com

Natalie Spitzel

Experienced 3D Environment Artist in the Game Industry Looking for full-time work

nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com

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The Knightling @theknightling.bsky.social · 12d

Ever wonder what lies beyond the great barrier? 🌕
#indiedev #indiegame

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 12d

It’s official: EA is going private.

The leveraged buyout will be financed by a staggering $20 billion of debt, which likely means some *aggressive* cost cutting is ahead for EA in the coming months and years.

www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...

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The Knightling @theknightling.bsky.social · 18d

A beautiful day for a stroll. 🌄
#indiedev #indiegame

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The Knightling @theknightling.bsky.social · 18d

Congratulations to Morgan D. Quartz, the winner of our art challenge! 🎨

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GameLuster @gameluster.bsky.social · 17d

Kate recommends open world adventure action-adventure game, The Knightling, by @twirlbound.com and @sabergames.bsky.social.

Read the full review here: gameluster.com/the-knightli...

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The Knightling @theknightling.bsky.social · 17d

So that's how you get up there! 🍃
#indiedev #indiegame

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 17d

Another #WIPwednesday, another day of hurling our bodies around in the name of ✨art✨

#gamedev #indiegame #gamedevlife #gaming

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 21d

1 in 10 people in Gaza has now been massacred by Israel.

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AndresPlays🎮🦇 @andresplays.bsky.social · 22d

Woke up listening to The Knightling's soundtrack.

What a beautiful way to start a day.

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Willem Hilhorst @whilhorst.bsky.social · 25d

We shouldn't get high blood pressure from playing a videogame with cartoon bugs y'all

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Laced @lacedrecords.com · Sep 9

🛡️SOUND ON🛡️ for "Could We Call It Quests" by @tumultkollektiv.bsky.social from the charming soundtrack to The Knightling.

Album now streaming & downloadable via Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp & more: lnk.to/the-Knightling

@theknightling.bsky.social @twirlbound.com #theknightling #indiegames

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The Knightling @theknightling.bsky.social · Sep 11

Dear Knightlings,

Today, we are releasing our first patch, Patch One!
Thank you once again for all your support. 🙏

For the full patch notes, please see them on Steam: store.steampowered.com/news/app/147...

The Knightling - Patch One - Patch Notes - Steam News

Dear Knightlings, Today, we are releasing our first patch, Patch 1! Thank you once again for all your support. We also appreciate those who have been reporting issues and providing feedback. It really...

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · Sep 10

For this #wipwednesday, a little side by side comparison of our reference videos vs. the final animation! 🎥✨

#gamedev #indiegame #gameart

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 29d

For all our Dutch Knightlings out there, here is an exclusive interview with our creative director Matthijs van de Laar! Hosted by @BNR

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVCX...

#gamedev #podcast

Indiegame van Nederlandse bodem: dit is The Knightling

YouTube video by BNR

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The Knightling @theknightling.bsky.social · Sep 11

How long did it take you to get the parry timing just right?! 🛡️💥

#indiegame #indiedev #videogame

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🌙 CamronJK 🐰 • Enby Bnuuy Vtuber • 🏳️‍⚧️ @camronjk.com · Sep 10

Genuinely, HIGHLY reccomending @theknightling.bsky.social to ANYONE who likes classic PS2 platformers.

Absolutely wonderful and beautiful experience!

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Home - The Knightling

The Knightling is a platforming action adventure where you play as a knightling in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through t...

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 25d

✨Happy #TrailerTuesday! ✨
The Knightling is out now! 🛡️

#indiegame #gamedev #trailer #games #platformer #actionadventure #ps5 #xbox #steam

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · 24d

Proof that animation is the most dangerous profession in the game instustry...

#WIPwednesday #gamedev #indiedev #gameDevLife #animation #Bloopers #WackyWednesday #gameanimation #blender3d #knightling

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Matthijs van de Laar @mattvdl.bsky.social · 24d

omg

Matthijs van de Laar @mattvdl.bsky.social · Sep 4

They also crashed the eshop I think