Paul James
@pauljamesqa.bsky.social
Credited games tester, including Blue Prince, Foolish Mortals, Cryptmaster, and more!
Happiest when creating and learning.
Skills include pretending to be an adult.
pauljamesgamestesting.com
https://linktr.ee/PaulJamesGT
Happiest when creating and learning.
Skills include pretending to be an adult.
pauljamesgamestesting.com
https://linktr.ee/PaulJamesGT
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15 Days: Part 17
15 Days: Part 17 October 23rd to November 6th A note to my subscribers; Foolish Mortals launches; Fitness update and comparison; Slots and Daggers; What next for testing? A note to my subscribers: …
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15 Days: Part 17 is out now, where I write about pressing the wrong button, Foolish Mortals, my body composition, Slots & Daggers, and what's next for me and testing. Oh yeah, there's a graph thingy too.
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I took the wise decision to take the day off work today. After the excitement of AdventureX, I need to get back to writing this up. Part 18 coming soon.
15 Days: Part 18 is in draft.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I took the wise decision to take the day off work today. After the excitement of AdventureX, I need to get back to writing this up. Part 18 coming soon.
After lots of wonderful interactions with many wonderful people @adventurex.bsky.social over two days, my sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this an event that will live long in my memory. Much love to you all. ❤️
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
After lots of wonderful interactions with many wonderful people @adventurex.bsky.social over two days, my sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this an event that will live long in my memory. Much love to you all. ❤️
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That’s a wrap on AdventureX 2025 🎉 Thank you to everyone - Attendees, Exhibitors, Guests, Volunteers and all who helped make this event great 💙
Talks will release on our YT soon: www.youtube.com/@AdventureX
Check out the games & Sales on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
Talks will release on our YT soon: www.youtube.com/@AdventureX
Check out the games & Sales on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
AdventureX
Videos from AdventureX: The Narrative Games Convention.
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
That’s a wrap on AdventureX 2025 🎉 Thank you to everyone - Attendees, Exhibitors, Guests, Volunteers and all who helped make this event great 💙
Talks will release on our YT soon: www.youtube.com/@AdventureX
Check out the games & Sales on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
Talks will release on our YT soon: www.youtube.com/@AdventureX
Check out the games & Sales on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
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Here's my weekly sales pitch! :) Seriously, though - hard to think of a better Chrismas gift for a #gamedev or #indiegamedevelopers 😎
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RT🙏
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RT🙏
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Here's my weekly sales pitch! :) Seriously, though - hard to think of a better Chrismas gift for a #gamedev or #indiegamedevelopers 😎
ko-fi.com/s/cbfc6bd357
RT🙏
ko-fi.com/s/cbfc6bd357
RT🙏
I've already been called a saint, and an angel, so, you know, going well.
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I've already been called a saint, and an angel, so, you know, going well.
I have arrived at AdventureX Day 2!
November 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I have arrived at AdventureX Day 2!
I have arrived at AdventureX!
November 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I have arrived at AdventureX!
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We've teamed up with the incredible game CABERNET from @pintroverts.bsky.social and @akuparagames.bsky.social to offer the (Im)Mortal Bundle! Get 10% off when you buy both games together - and if you have one already, you’ll still get the other 10% off! Available now on Steam!
Congratulations to @inklingwood.bsky.social on the launch of Foolish Mortals! 👻🏠
To celebrate, we’re bundling Foolish Mortals with our very own macabre adventure, Cabernet! @pintroverts.bsky.social 🩸🍷
To celebrate, we’re bundling Foolish Mortals with our very own macabre adventure, Cabernet! @pintroverts.bsky.social 🩸🍷
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We've teamed up with the incredible game CABERNET from @pintroverts.bsky.social and @akuparagames.bsky.social to offer the (Im)Mortal Bundle! Get 10% off when you buy both games together - and if you have one already, you’ll still get the other 10% off! Available now on Steam!
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We've teamed up with @robustgames.bsky.social and @chucklefishltd.bsky.social to offer the Foolish Motives Bundle! Get 10% off when you buy Foolish Mortals and Loco Motive together - and if you have one already, you’ll still get the other 10% off! Available now on Steam!
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We've teamed up with @robustgames.bsky.social and @chucklefishltd.bsky.social to offer the Foolish Motives Bundle! Get 10% off when you buy Foolish Mortals and Loco Motive together - and if you have one already, you’ll still get the other 10% off! Available now on Steam!
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It's my pleasure to host #PointNClickFriday, on the wkd of
@adventurex.bsky.social ! We are exhibiting the new Sleepytime Village demo, which is available for you to play!
Link here! tinyurl.com/sleepytimest...
📢Comment with your P&C game with the hashtag!
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@adventurex.bsky.social ! We are exhibiting the new Sleepytime Village demo, which is available for you to play!
Link here! tinyurl.com/sleepytimest...
📢Comment with your P&C game with the hashtag!
📷Share post!
📷 Like this post!
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
It's my pleasure to host #PointNClickFriday, on the wkd of
@adventurex.bsky.social ! We are exhibiting the new Sleepytime Village demo, which is available for you to play!
Link here! tinyurl.com/sleepytimest...
📢Comment with your P&C game with the hashtag!
📷Share post!
📷 Like this post!
@adventurex.bsky.social ! We are exhibiting the new Sleepytime Village demo, which is available for you to play!
Link here! tinyurl.com/sleepytimest...
📢Comment with your P&C game with the hashtag!
📷Share post!
📷 Like this post!
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/With over 10 years experience in voicing video games and over 70+ roles Sally was the perfect fit for the mysterious and playful Olivia D’Arcy
Like everyone at Blake Manor, there is much more to Miss D’Arcy than might be obvious at first glance. ”
Like everyone at Blake Manor, there is much more to Miss D’Arcy than might be obvious at first glance. ”
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
/With over 10 years experience in voicing video games and over 70+ roles Sally was the perfect fit for the mysterious and playful Olivia D’Arcy
Like everyone at Blake Manor, there is much more to Miss D’Arcy than might be obvious at first glance. ”
Like everyone at Blake Manor, there is much more to Miss D’Arcy than might be obvious at first glance. ”
15 Days: Part 18 is in draft.
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
15 Days: Part 18 is in draft.
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We are thrilled to have been awarded Best Indie Game at the Golden Joystick Awards. 🏆
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We are thrilled to have been awarded Best Indie Game at the Golden Joystick Awards. 🏆
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone nominated. 2025 has been an incredible year for games and we are delighted to have been included alongside so many amazing titles.
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Huge congratulations to @blueprincegame.bsky.social on winning Best Indie Game at the Golden Joysticks Awards. 🏆
November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Huge congratulations to @blueprincegame.bsky.social on winning Best Indie Game at the Golden Joysticks Awards. 🏆
AdventureX is this weekend. ❤️
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
AdventureX is this weekend. ❤️
Quietly working my way through the UrbX Warriors demo by @stoocambridge.bsky.social and @tonywarriner.bsky.social at CRASH Live!
Can anyone beat my scores? I've left you half a chance. 😉
Can anyone beat my scores? I've left you half a chance. 😉
November 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Quietly working my way through the UrbX Warriors demo by @stoocambridge.bsky.social and @tonywarriner.bsky.social at CRASH Live!
Can anyone beat my scores? I've left you half a chance. 😉
Can anyone beat my scores? I've left you half a chance. 😉
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I'm so happy to see a talk about playtesting, and especially by Tonda. It's crucial to game development and deserves so much more attention. I'll definitely be talking about this in my next 15 Days.
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I'm so happy to see a talk about playtesting, and especially by Tonda. It's crucial to game development and deserves so much more attention. I'll definitely be talking about this in my next 15 Days.
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
I'm so happy to see a talk about playtesting, and especially by Tonda. It's crucial to game development and deserves so much more attention. I'll definitely be talking about this in my next 15 Days.
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I'm so happy to see a talk about playtesting, and especially by Tonda. It's crucial to game development and deserves so much more attention. I'll definitely be talking about this in my next 15 Days.
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
Also, this is the link for Iggy, if anyone can help:
iggyland.org
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New contact card, ready for Crash Live and AdventureX. Original on the left, new version on the right. I'll be bringing both. Cover art by my good pal @zombiworkshop.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
New contact card, ready for Crash Live and AdventureX. Original on the left, new version on the right. I'll be bringing both. Cover art by my good pal @zombiworkshop.bsky.social
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I would rather raise myself from the dead and kill myself again than rely on AI to replace even the lowliest of my minions.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I would rather raise myself from the dead and kill myself again than rely on AI to replace even the lowliest of my minions.
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Playing the spooky new adventure game Foolish Mortals live!
And there's a giveaway in chat for the game - thanks @inklingwood.bsky.social!
twitch.tv/cressup
store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/...
And there's a giveaway in chat for the game - thanks @inklingwood.bsky.social!
twitch.tv/cressup
store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/...
Save 10% on Foolish Mortals on Steam
Louisiana, 1933. Thirty years ago an entire wedding suddenly & mysteriously vanished on the island of Devil's Rock, and with it went the location of the lost treasure of Bellemore Manor. To find i...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Playing the spooky new adventure game Foolish Mortals live!
And there's a giveaway in chat for the game - thanks @inklingwood.bsky.social!
twitch.tv/cressup
store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/...
And there's a giveaway in chat for the game - thanks @inklingwood.bsky.social!
twitch.tv/cressup
store.steampowered.com/app/1848440/...
New contact card, ready for Crash Live and AdventureX. Original on the left, new version on the right. I'll be bringing both. Cover art by my good pal @zombiworkshop.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
New contact card, ready for Crash Live and AdventureX. Original on the left, new version on the right. I'll be bringing both. Cover art by my good pal @zombiworkshop.bsky.social
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These are going great 🙌 Time to open another box 😎 #gamedev #IndieGameDev #brokensword
👉https://ko-fi.com/A6714MSW👈
👉https://ko-fi.com/A6714MSW👈
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
These are going great 🙌 Time to open another box 😎 #gamedev #IndieGameDev #brokensword
👉https://ko-fi.com/A6714MSW👈
👉https://ko-fi.com/A6714MSW👈
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PRE-ORDERS still open! Only 50 copies left!
www.dereklaufman.com/shop
#indiecomic #anthropomorphic #animals #comic
www.dereklaufman.com/shop
#indiecomic #anthropomorphic #animals #comic
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
PRE-ORDERS still open! Only 50 copies left!
www.dereklaufman.com/shop
#indiecomic #anthropomorphic #animals #comic
www.dereklaufman.com/shop
#indiecomic #anthropomorphic #animals #comic
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15 Days: Part 17 is out now, where I write about pressing the wrong button, Foolish Mortals, my body composition, Slots & Daggers, and what's next for me and testing. Oh yeah, there's a graph thingy too.
pauljamesgamestesting.com/2025/11/08/3...
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15 Days: Part 17
15 Days: Part 17 October 23rd to November 6th A note to my subscribers; Foolish Mortals launches; Fitness update and comparison; Slots and Daggers; What next for testing? A note to my subscribers: …
pauljamesgamestesting.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
15 Days: Part 17 is out now, where I write about pressing the wrong button, Foolish Mortals, my body composition, Slots & Daggers, and what's next for me and testing. Oh yeah, there's a graph thingy too.
pauljamesgamestesting.com/2025/11/08/3...
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