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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Aug 8

Dead Letter Dept. from @skullthug.bsky.social creeped me the hell out but I couldn’t stop playing. Input address of letters that won’t scan - all hell breaks loose: store.steampowered.com/app/1627350/...

Save 10% on DEAD LETTER DEPT. on Steam

Working at a data entry job in the big city, you type up and transcribe the lost mail and letters that have nowhere else to go. But as the days carry on oddities in the mail start to emerge, and crack...

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hack And Climb from @kodachigames.bsky.social was super SUPER satisfying. Your a warrior transformed into a weapon and you must throw yourself to climb: store.steampowered.com/app/3597060/...

Hack And Climb on Steam

Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up t...

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Aug 8

CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs from @bastinusrex.bsky.social is so wonderfully weird and creepy. The scratchy voices and beautiful aesthetic are a joy on top of the wonderful who-dunnit gameplay: store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/...

CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs on Steam

A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name.

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Aug 8

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of helping test some of the games that are featured in the @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social festival. Here are some of my faves that you should defo check out! :

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Tiny Teams @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social · Aug 7

🎮 Tiny Teams 2025 is now on! 🎮

Check out this delightful smorgasbord of curated indie gems right here: store.steampowered.com/sale/TinyTea...

Artwork for Tiny Teams 2025. In a vibrant cartoon style are three rats on a desk coding a game and painting artwork. There are bits and bobs around the room like books, stationary, and figurines. Outside the window there is a blue sky.

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Aug 3

😂 oops

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Aug 3

hey 👋 i’m a UK based graphic designer… but I don’t sell prints. However, my partner does and she is exceedingly talented! ejits.art/shop

Shop | Discover Unique Art & Gifts — Ejits | Illustration, Murals & Merch | Bristol UK

Explore Ejits Art's exclusive collection of illustrations, murals, prints, and merchandise from Bristol UK. Perfect for art lovers and collectors.

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Jul 29

I'll just place a few stickers... ok just a few more... oh no 😂
@thesecretsauce.uk
thesecretsauce.itch.io/little-corners

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Jul 26

I love this! SNW continues to ‘hit it’ out the park

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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · Jul 18

Photon Quantum powers creative multiplayer fun!

Bish Bash Bots by Catastrophic_Overload and Firestroke is a fresh twist on tower defense.

Strategic turrets meet chaotic hammerswinging brawls.

Smash bots, gather scrap, upgrade and survive together!

#multiplayer #gamedev

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Jul 14

I just got rained on, which after the last few days of hell we’ve had, was delightful 😂

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Jack Lowe @jackalowe.bsky.social · Jun 20

Final call for our Pin the Tale creative writing workshop this Sunday 11am @ Arnolfini Café!

Open to all, no experience necessary. Your chance to have a go at doing creative writing inspired by what3words and places on Bristol’s harbourside.

Tickets here: hdfst.uk/e131877

Writing From Place: A Creative Writing Workshop with Pin the Tale at Arnolfini Cafe

Join narrative designer Jack Lowe and writer Elinor Lower for a relaxed Sunday workshop exploring writing about / from our surroundings. This guided workshop will feature warm-up exercises, solo writ...

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Jun 12

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · May 23

A wonderful time was had at the IMPACT! Indie Games event yesterday. Great talks, lovely people. Got to help demo the game I recently worked on “Pin the Tale” - lovely to see people enjoying it. Big thanks to @ashleygwinnell.bsky.social and co for organising!

A photo of people playtesting Pin the Tale at the IMPACT! Indie Games event

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · May 9

New GF Smith colourplan swatch carabiner ❤️ - the paper nerds will understand… might be time for some new like so. business cards 🤔

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Lyndy Bailey @lyndyb.bsky.social · Apr 28

If you’re an indie dev based in Bristol or the South West UK you have until 5pm TODAY to submit your game to the IMPACT! Indie Games Expo 2025 🎉🎮

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IMPACT! Expo Submission Form

We're super excited that you want to join us on the 22nd May at IMPACT Indie Games 2025! The IMPACT! Indie Games Expo is a celebration of Game Dev in the South West and we want to shine a spotlight o...

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Apr 26

I enjoy Doctor Who most when it is being creepy - tonight’s ep had those moments for sure

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Apr 23

We can't promise we won't ruin them...

Pitch, Please @pitchpleasepod.bsky.social · Apr 23

We want to hear your ideas for games... no idea too big or too small. On our podcast we listen to peoples pitches and we try and figure out how we would make it work.

Drop us an email with your text (or audio) pitches to [email protected]

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#gamingpodcast #podcast #gaming

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Apr 14

My broken brain was like “oh it’s a .psb” 😭

A photo of some Oatly saying “large format” which is also what .psb files are used for in Photoshop. And that’s funny?

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Apr 10

Wait…. that wasn’t your normal voice!? 😝

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openindie - your indie game podcast @openindie.eu · Apr 4

A message from us openindies -

Calling all #gamedev, #indiegamedev, #solodev creators, #indiegames and #podcast lovers!

A MESSAGE FROM US OPENINDIES:

If you work in gamedev, you know it’s not all about the money. It’s about creating experiences that make people smile, think, rage, love, cry, and lose track of time after a hard day.

On our podcast, we chat with people just like you. Those who pour their passion into creating things people enjoy. We don’t chase trends; we simply want to share your story with the world.

We’ve been doing this for four years. It’s not all about the numbers, but it stings when you see some content - maybe even a chat about morning routine - pulling in 100x more listeners. It’s a hit to the motivation that needs a boost from time to time.

So here is our ask:

Give our indiegame show a chance. If you dig it, that’s awesome. Even if it’s not for you, we’d love to hear why and appreciate the time you took to help us grow and learn.

Your honest feedback means everything, and we truly hope to win you over as a listener.

<3

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Apr 1

Last years event was great. Looking forward to this one!

Ashley Gwinnell @ashleygwinnell.bsky.social · Apr 1

IMPACT! Indie Games is BACK! 🙌

The marketing & business-focused micro-conference for the UK games industry — returning on Thursday 22nd May! 💥👇

Find out more: impress.games/impact/2025

#gamedev #indiedev

IMPACT! Indie Games 2025 — marketing, business, community and success focused micro-conference in Bristol, UK

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Mar 31

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James Letherby | like so.design @oldlethers.bsky.social · Mar 31

Amazing to see this go live. I had the pleasure of working with Jack to create all manner of awesome stuff for his new map based game "Pin The Tale". I created the visual identity, worked on refining the existing UI / UX as well as created designs for the home page and printed merch. Take a gander!

Jack Lowe @jackalowe.bsky.social · Mar 31

I’m thrilled to announce the early-access launch of Pin the Tale, an online, map-based game about connecting with the world around you through stories.

Pin the Tale is completely free and can be played via web browser on mobile, tablet and PC/Mac at pinthetale.co.uk

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Pin the Tale - Trailer

YouTube video by Pin the Tale

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Jack Lowe @jackalowe.bsky.social · Mar 27

Last thing: I have some very exciting news to share next week, which will appeal to people who share any of the interests I mention above. Watch this space...

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