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Patrick Schnorbus
@pschnorbus.bsky.social
Indie Game Dev and Educator (he/him)

I teach Game Development at University of Fine Arts Essen (HBK Essen).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pschnorbus
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I make a #gamedev educators starter pack! 🎮🎓

If you teach game design, game art, game development, game studies or any related field (at a university, school, training centre, on social media...), reply to this post and I will add you to the starter pack. 😊

Please repost! ✨

go.bsky.app/UtDXA2N
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This Saturday at noon @anniefox.com and I are giving a talk at the @homecomputermuseum.computermuseum.social.ap.brid.gy in Helmond #Netherlands. I just heard that there are still tickets available if you can join us!
Live near #Helmond, #Netherlands? @anniefox.com and I will be giving a special talk at the @homecomputermuseum.computermuseum.social.ap.brid.gy in honor of @annebras.bsky.social's 40th birthday, Sat 23 Aug, 2025. Live music by Floppy Ears & the Big Guns. Tickets below
#lucasfilmgames #lucasarts
August 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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@davidbfox.com worked (among other things) on "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade". You can read about my replay last year on my blog: the-point-n-clicker.blogspot.com/2024/04/clas...
August 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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This Saturday at noon @anniefox.com and I are giving a talk at the @homecomputermuseum.computermuseum.social.ap.brid.gy in Helmond #Netherlands. I just heard that there are still tickets available if you can join us!
Live near #Helmond, #Netherlands? @anniefox.com and I will be giving a special talk at the @homecomputermuseum.computermuseum.social.ap.brid.gy in honor of @annebras.bsky.social's 40th birthday, Sat 23 Aug, 2025. Live music by Floppy Ears & the Big Guns. Tickets below
#lucasfilmgames #lucasarts
August 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Before the music even started at @thewitcher.com in Concert, I had my first big fan moment! @coshy.bsky.social 🤩

#gamescom2025 #10YEARSOFLELELE
August 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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August 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Rise and shine! Day 2 of #ddc2025 begins. ✨
August 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I made a #LinkedIn post about our BA Game Art and Design students and me visiting #ddc2025 today, and I received this comment. How sweet is that? 😍 #hbkessen
August 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
August 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Devcom time. Let's chat about #gamedev and #education! ✨ #ddc2025
August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Zelensky will go to the White House Monday and this time, he’s bringing a few friends. Yes! We stand with #Ukraine. www.bbc.com/news/article...
European leaders to join Zelensky at White House meeting with Trump
British PM Sir Keir Starmer will be among those joining the Ukrainian leader on the US trip.
www.bbc.com
August 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Let's play some awesome games made by our BA Game Art and Design students together and join us for the opening of our #Rundgang 2025 #art and #design #exhibition at #HBKEssen this Friday.

📍 HBK Essen, Campus Kupferdreh
🗓️ Friday, July 11, at 6 p.m.

Learn more: www.hbk-essen.de/de/news/rund...
July 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
AI in game engineering and software development is by no means superior to human engineers.

AI companies just have bigger marketing budgets.

#gamedev
June 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Eat more maple syrup. 🍁
March 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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🔥 360!!!!! 🔥

The 💀Cryptmaster Shoulder Rider Plush is adorable from every angle!
@thecryptmaster.bsky.social

Available for preorder until Jan 3 👀
December 31, 2024 at 9:33 PM
I had much fun wrapping up the year together with my BA Game Art and Design students and colleagues at the #HBKEssen Winterfest. ☃️
December 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM
I had a wonderful evening at the #indiedev meetup in Cologne with @nebulanook.bsky.social and @trainwreckarena.bsky.social. Thanks for organising the event, @schmidtstefan.bsky.social / INDIE HUB!
December 16, 2024 at 12:15 AM
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If you’re interested in joining an ARC (advanced review copy) team for YA sci-fi, check it out:
Join my ARC team for my new YA sci-fi coming-of-age novel “Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets”
Sign up at ARC.LeetaSimtar.com

ARC team will receive the ebook in January. It releases to the public on 3/11/25
#ARC #ARCTeam #YA #YAFiction #yafictionbooks #booksky #anniefox #leetasimtar #comingofage
December 13, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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If you're a #gameUX professional or student with no/low speaker experience and would like to present a talk or microtalk on Dec 19, please ping me! The #GameUXsummit is a great place to start, especially for marginalized folks, as we're a super chill and supportive community. So please reach out! ❤️
December 13, 2024 at 2:21 AM
I'm incredibly happy for @amirsatvat.com. 🥰 Never has an award be more deserved. Amir, you are beyond amazing. #TGA
December 13, 2024 at 2:09 AM
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It's the most wonderful time of the year. 🤶

Nebula Nook is a brand new studio founded by #HBKEssen BA Game Art and Design students Ellanni, Fabienne, and Fiona.

They work on Echoes of the Galaxy, a cosy horror game. 👾

Give them a follow to see their progress!

#gamedev #indiedev #ue5
🧑‍🎄 Since it's the season of giving... a first little sneak peek at one of many ghastly encounters in the Cozy Horror #Indiegame we are developing as three independent students.

Follow us to see the #gamedev progress of Echoes of the Galaxy/EotG!
December 9, 2024 at 3:36 PM
It's the most wonderful time of the year. 🤶

Nebula Nook is a brand new studio founded by #HBKEssen BA Game Art and Design students Ellanni, Fabienne, and Fiona.

They work on Echoes of the Galaxy, a cosy horror game. 👾

Give them a follow to see their progress!

#gamedev #indiedev #ue5
🧑‍🎄 Since it's the season of giving... a first little sneak peek at one of many ghastly encounters in the Cozy Horror #Indiegame we are developing as three independent students.

Follow us to see the #gamedev progress of Echoes of the Galaxy/EotG!
December 9, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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🧑‍🎄 Since it's the season of giving... a first little sneak peek at one of many ghastly encounters in the Cozy Horror #Indiegame we are developing as three independent students.

Follow us to see the #gamedev progress of Echoes of the Galaxy/EotG!
December 4, 2024 at 3:22 PM