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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

Same...I know after my last show, the entire first month and half, it was survival job and then coming home and working on project as the only thing I was doing. I don't even get weekends off as is (actually weekends are the busy part of the week for me) so it was just a continuous blur.

Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

Yeah, usually I ignore those debates but it has been so loud and the bubbled up haters have been enjoying getting every chance they can to make punches and jabs at the biggest IP's many stumblings lately. I really dislike when they are going to that level to make doctored points.

Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

"Let the player have their own experience"

It is a bit more work, yes, but I am a big pusher for lots of options for the player. Let them have the experience they want (as best can be accommodated). If they want to do 99 minutes of all attacks boosted to instant death, let them.

Kate Gray @hownottodraw.bsky.social · 4d

What's your number one personal game design principle? And even better - does it have a cool name?

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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

MOTIONSICKNESS!!!!!

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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

I've found it especially offensive for the more intense in-the-moment things were. Playing an intense action game and things suddenly pause to explain really just halts the immersion hard right there. For something slower pace like a turn-based RPG it feels much more unintrusive.

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Mega Knockdown @megaknockdown.com · 3d

We are going to take a little more time to finish up our planned content for launch. Keep an eye out for our full release in Summer of 2026.

(FWIW, the current state of the game has far surpassed my goals for Early Access back in 2022.)

#fgc #indiegames #fgcsky 💪🕹️

MEGA KNOCKDOWN NOW LEAVING EARLY ACCESS IN SUMMER 2026

Due to the financial realities of indie game dev,
Mega Knockdown is developed by one programmer
and one artist in our spare time--we both have full time jobs.
Our plan in 2025 was to go for full release by the end of this year,but by our projections, we are going to need more time to completeour 1.0 goals, which include new stages, new endings, and a new character.

For this reason, we are now targeting Summer 2026 for full release.
We will continue to put out regular updates while we finish up Early Access,as we have for the last 3+ years. We’re not going anywhere!

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mattrified @mattrified.bsky.social · 1d

Today sucked, so I wanna share some #MerFight content coming soon; I wanted to do a Halloween post release thing for some new costumes, but eh, why wait?
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #fightinggame #seahorses

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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

or you have the gatcha mess where everything is soul destroying and used car salesman vibes of trying to squeeze out as much money as possible.

We did have a long flow (2X the usual cycle length) so I've been saying for a while the ebb is going to be hitting really hard (this time in sync with AAA)

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Andrea Demetrio @andreadprojects.bsky.social · 1d

If you liked the game, consider leaving a Steam review to feed the Algorithm! It's important to reach 10 reviews ASAP for the game to be put in the discovery queue😇

Andrea Demetrio @andreadprojects.bsky.social · 2d

EXPLODING JUDO FEDERATION IS NOW OUT ON STEAM!
TECH THE GRAB OR DIE TRYING!!!
11 characters, 4 bosses, arcade endings, costumes, lore archive AND LOTSA EXPLOSIONS!
Please SPREAD THE LOVE!
#gamedev #indiedev #FGC
store.steampowered.com/app/3806150/...

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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

I think small part truth but I do recall that back then, a small section who would read the instruction manual, a larger section that would skim through (usually for pictures) and a huge chunk not opening it up at all. Doesn't help people flock to boards to complain instead of figuring it out.

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mattrified @mattrified.bsky.social · 20h

I wrote a blog post about #gamedev -- makes me sound like a producer or manager that knows what they are doing when I certainly do not -- www.patreon.com/posts/streng... -- lol

But just thoughts on team strengths, desires, and disinterests...

Strengths, Desires, and Disinterest: Thoughts On Team Building | Mattrified

Get more from Mattrified on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Andrea Demetrio @andreadprojects.bsky.social · 2d

EXPLODING JUDO FEDERATION IS NOW OUT ON STEAM!
TECH THE GRAB OR DIE TRYING!!!
11 characters, 4 bosses, arcade endings, costumes, lore archive AND LOTSA EXPLOSIONS!
Please SPREAD THE LOVE!
#gamedev #indiedev #FGC
store.steampowered.com/app/3806150/...

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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

In addition, if you are planning on attending #DHAtl2025, you can use promo code "RIFT" for a 15% discount on your ticket price.

Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 9h

Time again for #screenshotsaturday for #ElemensionalRift . With #DHAtl2025 next weekend, instead of usual content reveal, it's time to show the trailer that will be on display at the booth. t has been an intense few months of refinement for great experiences to come

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DcH...

Elemensional Rift - DreamHack: Atlanta 2025 trailer

YouTube video by Nin Rac

www.youtube.com

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How Much in Bison Dollars? @hmibisondollars.bsky.social · 4d

Go follow @nrutd.com and check out Elementional Rift! A song of theirs is playing right now on @fgcradio.bsky.social for the season finale of How Much in Bison Dollars!!

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How Much in Bison Dollars? @hmibisondollars.bsky.social · 4d

Season finale of How Much in Bison Dollars is THIS TUESDAY on @fgcradio.bsky.social & Patreon.

Featuring: Solstice Hannan, @shujinacademy.bsky.social , @frumiousgaming.bsky.social , Dominiq Thrailkill, @nrutd.com , @sadboyfaust.bsky.social, and I.

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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 4d

a cartoon of a girl in a star costume with the words this is the shining star of love hope and justice

ALT: a cartoon of a girl in a star costume with the words this is the shining star of love hope and justice

media.tenor.com

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Redah Winsblow @nrutd.com · 5d

Just a couple weeks to go until #DHAtlanta and #ElemensionalRift has been busy getting as prepared as possible. If you're looking to go and still have not gotten your tickets yet, you can use the promo code "RIFT" and shave 15% off your ticket price.