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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 1d

The #BYOG2025 theme is revealed!

*RE: {THINK, MIX, MAKE}*

The 72-hour clock starts NOW.

Good luck, jammers! Show us your progress with the hashtag #BYOG2025

Let's go! 🚀

#ThemeReveal #GameJam #GameDev #BuildYourOwnGame #BYOG

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 2d

🔥 IT'S #BYOG2025 DAY! 🔥
The 72-hour jam begins at 6 PM IST! Here's what you need to do:
1️⃣ Register & compete for the ₹3L prize pool 👉http://byog.in
2️⃣ Join the Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal LIVE at 5 PM! youtube.com/live/ogofW5k...
#BYOG #GameJam

BYOG 2025: Official Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal!

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 4d

The ultimate #BYOG2025 prep session is here!

Join our exclusive AMA with previous #BYOG winners TOMORROW.

Get pro-tips and strategies just 3 days before the jam begins.

🗓️ Oct 7th | 8 PM IST
📍 discord.gamedev.in

#GameDev #GameJam #AMA

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 4d

From #BYOG finalist to being picked by a publisher and a Steam demo! Watch the incredible journey of 'Hello Anxiety'.

The best part? The dev, Sushant is joining our AMA TONIGHT to share his secrets.

🗓️ 8 PM IST on our Discord 📍 discord.gamedev.in

#BYOG2025 #GameJam #BYOGToBeyond #GameDevIndia

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 9d

From a jam prototype to a Steam release. This is the magic of #BYOG.

Huge congrats to Mridul Pancholi on the journey of 'Appa'!
A true #BYOGtoBeyond success story.
Wishlist Appa: store.steampowered.com/app/3503500/...

ONE. WEEK. LEFT.

What will you create? Register for #BYOG2025 now!
👉 byog.in

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · 10d

What is BYOG and why should game devs care?

In just 2 mins, find out how this unique game jam can level up your skills, network, and creativity.

Watch now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY_84iK5d4I

@gamedev.in #BYOG2025 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #MadeInIndia #BuildYourOwnGame #GamesFromIndia

What is BYOG ?

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · 12d

The call for streamers is out. I will be streaming all the games of this year's BYOG Game JAM. Sign up if you are a gaming streamer and love indie games. #BYOG2025 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #MadeInIndia #BuildYourOwnGame #GamesFromIndia

GameDev India @gamedev.in · 12d

Streamers, ready to champion Indian indies?

Join the official #BYOG2025 Stream Team! Showcase 100+ new games and get rewarded with #IGDC2025 passes & huge stream promotion.

➡️ Apply for the BYOG 2025 Streamer Programme: forms.gle/k9sNxpR9soaC...

#Champion #GameJam #GameDevIndia #GameStreaming

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 13d

Your brain: "A 100-hour open-world RPG with dynamic weather!" 🧠
BYOG: "Okay, but how about finishing CORE LOOP of a cat game in 72 hours?" 😼
It's time for a scope-creep intervention!
Just 12 days left to register for #BYOG2025
➡️ gamedev.in/byog
#GameJam

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 22d

📢 BYOG is BACK 🎮

72 HOURS. ₹3 LAKH PRIZE POOL. 🚀

From Oct 9-12, join hundreds of devs for India's most legendary game jam.

➡️ Join The Jam: gamedev.in/byog/

#BYOG2025 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #MadeInIndia #GameDevelopment #BuildYourOwnGame #GamesFromIndia

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · Jun 28

Hey Gamedevs, Campfire 23 Tonight At 8 PM.
Sign up here to join gamedev.in/campfire/

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Frostech Game Studio @frostechgamestudio.com · May 25

Leaks In Space Store Page is Live on #Steam
Wishlist Now: store.steampowered.com/app/3561170?...

A 2D sandbox space sim features Combat, Ship building, Mine, Trade & Explore a procedurally generated galaxy

#indiegame #indiegames #gamedev #teaser #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gaming #space

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Second Quest @secondquest.games · Jun 4

🛠️ Join us today for our 2nd #Devlog! We’re going live to share what’s new with #ModelTrains — from features we’re building to what’s next on our roadmap, plus how YOU can get involved.
🎙️ Tune in June 4, 10:30 PM IST: www.youtube.com/live/62hQbGX...
#SimulationGames #UGC #GameDev

Devlog 02: Updates from the Yard | Model Trains - Mod Support, New Features & Community Q&A

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · May 16

Game devs, founders & ecosystem enablers, this one's for you!

🎮 THE GAMING MIXER
🗓️ May 24 | 🕓 4-7 PM |📍Gurgaon

Expect:
🎯 Indie games
💬 Chill networking

🎟️ Request invite: lu.ma/qluv3cy4

#Gamingmixer #gamedevindia #indiedev #gamesfromindia

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · Apr 27

playing the top 20 games from Waves Game Jam live now
youtube.com/live/ZCqPwSb...

Playing The Top 20 Games From The Waves Game Jam | Waves Summit 2025 |

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · Apr 26

I'm back with another game jam stream. This time, it's the top 20 games from Waves Game Jam. The winners will be announced next week in Mumbai. So let's check out some games tomorrow at 4 PM.

youtube.com/live/ZCqPwSb...

Playing The Top 20 Games From The Waves Game Jam | Waves Summit 2025 |

Checking out the top 20 games from Waves Game Jam 2025 Check out all the games submitted here - https://itch.io/jam/road-to-game-jam/entries 💲Show me the money 💲 UPI ID: aamirkhan.2721990@okicici ...

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Detective Dotson @dotson.in · Apr 24

Today is THE Day.

For everyone that's jumping into the game today or through the weekend and the many days to come - Thank you! 💙

#DetectiveDotson is OUT NOW! 🥳

In two hours, we'll be premiering the movie on YouTube 🎉

The whole team will be there watching the premiere! Join us!

Image with Dotson greeting you with the words OUT NOW in yellow

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Apr 21

🔥 It’s #Campfire time again!
Join us on 26 April, 8PM IST for a night of games, chill conversations & good vibes with the Indian games industry. Whether you’re a student, dev, artist or just game-curious — come hang with the community! 🎮✨
gamedev.in/campfire
#GameDevIndia #GamesIndustry #IndieDev

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · Apr 21

Check out my video on Winds of Arcana Runiation by @brewedgames.bsky.social #indiedev #gaming #metroidvania #indiangamedev #IndieGameDev #gamedev

Winds Of Arcana: Ruination | Indian Indie Devs Attempt At Metroidvania

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Second Quest @secondquest.games · Apr 6

Spent yesterday with some of the most passionate people we have ever met… UK’s oldest model railroading society at the Milton Keynes Model Railway Society started in 1969. Loved their passion for building #modeltrain sets and their excitement and enthusiasm for our game. #miniature #traintracks

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Second Quest @secondquest.games · Apr 4

Live from Startup Mahakumbh! 🚂✨ Second Quest is showcasing Model Trains at Hall 6, WinZO Booth today! Come by, check out the game, and let's talk about building the future of gaming from India! 🇮🇳🎮
@ninjha.bsky.social

#StartupMahakumbh #ModelTrainsGame #SecondQuest #ModelTrains #GamesFromIndia

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Second Quest @secondquest.games · Mar 11

If you love sandbox, simulation and world building games or if you are crazy about trains 🚂 then don’t miss the Big Reveal of our debut game tonight.

🔔 All Aboard at 8 PM (IST)! ⏰

📺 youtube.com/watch?v=IEFM...

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/events/commu...

#SecondQuest #GameReveal #SimulationGames

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Second Quest @secondquest.games · Feb 26

🚀 Second Quest Wins Bharat Tech Triumph! 🎉

📺 Watch our COO @shagufta.live on CNBC TV18 - youtu.be/eH00XqyDSqg?...

We’re building global-scale #SimulationGames from India, and this fuels our journey to #GDC2025 & @gameslondon.bsky.social 🌍✨

@kinshuk.live @yadurajiv.com @ninjha.bsky.social

WinZO Tech Triumph Grand Finale LIVE | The Tech Triumph Program Edition 3 | N18M

YouTube video by CNBC-TV18

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · Feb 26

No one is safe #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #indiegame #gamedesign #gameart #unity3d #unrealengine #videogames #pcgames #xbox #ps5 #nintendo #AAA #fortnite #memes #nintendo #youtube #comedy #meme #funny

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · Jan 26

That’s a wrap. This year’s @globalgamejam.bsky.social was one of the best we have had in years in Delhi NCR. 40+ jammers created 15 games. Thanks to our sponsors @gamemaker.io Gamdev.in & Js Institute Of Design

#GlobalGameJam2025 #GGJ2025 #GGJIndia #GameDevIndia #GameJam #IndieDev #GlobalGameJam

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · Jan 22

The @globalgamejam.bsky.social has Officially begun and the jam will start tomorrow evening at the Delhi site.

Registrations are still open for Delhi site lnkd.in/gKaa_wRu

Check out more info on GameDev India New Blog
lnkd.in/gvj2mccZ

@gamemaker.io

#GGJ2025 #GGJIndia #GameDevIndia #GameJam

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