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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW

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indev & games at @screentasmania.bsky.social. opinions unlikely but still not reflective of employer. he/him 📼

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · Nov 15

Posting these photos from Level Up Tas for posterity since we're evacuating the old place.
Very proud of what we pulled off.
Featuring @maarlzipan.bsky.social and @drjiro.bsky.social

An exhausted human (Oli) lays face down on a concrete floor at Level Up Tasmania games showcase event, while Screen Australia's Dakoda and Amelia pose happily

Oli standing on stage pointing at the audience, a banner that reads "Level Up Tasmania" is in the background

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Dr Paris Buttfield-Addison @hey.paris · 5h

Had a wonderful time doing a panel about narrative games and @yarnspinner.dev at #PAXAus at 10PM (!!) last night! Awesome audience and questions. Thanks to @firkraags.bsky.social for joining @desplesda.net, @mcjones.bsky.social, and I!

Three white people, a lady, a man with long hair, another man with long hair and a beanie, and a man with a black cap on, smiling on a panel about interactive storytelling!

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Smash Attack Studios @smashattackaus.bsky.social · 6h

Live at @paxaus.bsky.social

Come join us!

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 22h

We will all catch up!

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Briony Kidd @brionykidd.bsky.social · 23h

The Lutruwita Animation Fest, I should say.The animation part is rather important. It's mainly a showcase of new Tasmanian work plus one feature at the end & networking drinks. Should be a nice time. More here: lutaf.org

(and yes, I am helping with it a bit. No one tell Viv I got the name wrong!)

Lutruwita Animation Festival

A one day festival celebrating animation from Lutruwita / Tasmania and around the world. Attend fun screenings, workshops and talks in Nipaluna / Hobart.

lutaf.org

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 22h

My reputation precedes me

Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 23h

Oh I do follow you! Hell yeah

Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 1d

Oh no, are you ok

Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 1d

Also!! More Tasmanians:
Get birdy with A Game Called Birds.
Once described to me as a combination of MTG and poker. Grab a copy and go play it at boatbuilders. 🫡🤘

A Game Called Birds - indie rising tabletop section TR07
Spin that wedgie.

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 1d

👋 Folks at @paxaus.bsky.social, come check out some Tasmanian goodness.
@smashattackaus.bsky.social
@webbysoft.bsky.social
#cryptratstudios
#paxaus

Nullstar: solus, by smash attack studios premium indie booth at pax aus 2025

Dark Umbra by crypt rat studios, indie pod at pax aus 2025

Obliterator-X by Webbysoft, indie pod at PAX Aus 2025

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 7d

Dogchild of @hey.paris and @themartianlife.com, sibling of Ruby

Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 7d

It’s Queenie tax time

Queenie the chihuahua is wearing a small knitted jacket and stands in front of Oli, in an awkward selfie at a bar. Outside area has a smattering of neon signage for some reason.

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Jason Imms ➡️ MIGW25 @jasonimms.bsky.social · 9d

Every single game on this page should be marked either In Library or On Wishlist GO GO GO GO GO
store.steampowered.com/sale/Melbour...

Melbourne International Games Week 2025

The MIGW Steam Festival 2025 showcases Australian developers and their games for 10 days, offering demos and discounts!

store.steampowered.com

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 10d

send it
In the cool way and also the email way

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meredith 🙂‍↕️ 🔜MIGW & SXSW @merryh.bsky.social · 14d

indiedigest.dev

The Indie Dev Digest

A monthly newsletter for digital game developers across Australia and New Zealand, primarily in the independent games space.

indiedigest.dev

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 18d

I’ll show up with a lanyard

Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 18d

gunna sell cds in the car park

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · 18d

i’ve pirated a ticket will that work

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · Sep 10

weird lobster dart math, love that band

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Dave Lloyd 💾 Powerhoof @dave.powerhoof.com · Sep 10

The Drifter is up for six awards in the AGDAs! :O :O :O

The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · Sep 10

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉

IGEA celebrates the finalists for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards. This years finalists feature hit titles from talented teams. We are certain you can find a few favourites in this list.

Read more, and some exciting news about this years hosts: agdas.com.au/2025-finalis...

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Ryan Penning ✨ @ryanpenning.com · Sep 1

ScreenNSW has opened up a GCAP travel support program to support up to 5 emerging to mid games practitioners with $1,000 to support their attendance. GCAP is happening from October 6 - October 8

www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding-supp...

The program opened today and will close on September 2nd at 2PM.

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Gif unrelated

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · Aug 29

🤑 Do you like money? Screen Tasmania's current Games Development funding round is now open!
📅 Closes Wednesday, 22 October
🔗 www.screen.tas.gov.au/news/games-d...

Games development round now open | Screen Tasmania

www.screen.tas.gov.au

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · Aug 24

Love my DSES

Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · Aug 20

👋Tassie games folks - Screen Tas is offering support for #MIGW25 screen.tas.gov.au/news/confere...

Conference Support – Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) | Screen Tasmania

screen.tas.gov.au

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Oli Potter 👉 somewhere at MIGW @olipotter.bsky.social · Aug 18

I wonder if it's an outlet for the same envy i have for people who are good at things I'm not, like carpentry or... skateboarding.
"hey siri do a kickflip"

Mei-Li Coolan @ MIGW @dashurie.bsky.social · Aug 18

Why are so many AI people trying to get into hobbies they absolutely despise? "Fuck reading just give me the summary", Fuck art just make it for me", "I got ideas but fuck actually writing" like??? Maybe just find something you enjoy doing and do that?????

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