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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 2d

My former colleague and all-around nice fella Tommy Franken did a Kickstarter boardgame 'side-gig' a few years ago that turned out to be rather successful. Happy to spread the word that he's back for more: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

The Dawn of Pangaea

An enchanting strategy boardgame for 1-4 players set in the ancient world of Pangaea, where the lands are still wild and lush 🌲🌿🌱

www.kickstarter.com

Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 3d

Been too long since I posted cat content. I deeply and sincerely apologize.

Better quality: flic.kr/p/2rxEkCv

black/white photo of a cat (foreground) sitting on cobble-stone pavement looking down an alley.

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Cyrus Nemati @ahoymehearties.bsky.social · 10d

We're announcing our next game *very soon now* (I'm working on the trailer), but until then, you can get Vampire Therapist cheap!

And if you don't need a little therapy now, please send me some of what you're smoking. 🙏

Little Bat Games @littlebatgames.bsky.social · 10d

Leaves aren’t the only thing falling… prices are too 🍂
Vampire Therapist is 35% off during the Steam Autumn Sale 🧛‍♂️
Offer ends October 6!
Link in bio🦇

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 14d

(Also, usual not that the entirety of the photos I took at Talk & Play for over a decade is up here. www.flickr.com/photos/12601...)

Talk & Play Berlin

This collection contains all the albums with photos I took at Talk & Play over the years.

www.flickr.com

Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 14d

Well, hi! Done with the photo batch from @berlingamescene.bsky.social #TalkAndPlay 52. If you're attended or are just curious, you can find all the goods up here. (As always, sharing is caring, kthxbye.) flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvkQc

Talk & Play 52

Talk & Play #52 took place on September 17, 2025. That's the info. Yay. More info on the presentation and the games on display: www.meetup.com/berlingamescene/events/310748096/

flic.kr

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Ian Dorsch @iandorsch.bsky.social · 17d

It's time for MOAR RIFFS

Tiny Game Dev @tinygame.dev · 18d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq9P...
Another banger by @iandorsch.bsky.social, the Ice Elemental boss track!

🧩 Terralysia OST - Ice Elemental

YouTube video by Tiny Game Dev

www.youtube.com

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 22d

*taps the sign* #berlingamedev , mark yer calendar for this is the date of the final #talkandplay Berlin of the year: November 12. @berlingamescene.bsky.social

Slide with the date of the next Talk & Play Berli n: November 12.

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 22d

Listening to some info nuggets by Ian Berman at #talkandppay on the sound design of @despelote.game and the way they recorded natural audio bits in Quito.

Ian Berman talking about the sound design of Despelote. On stage showing slides with benefits and drawbacks of the natural audio recording they did for the game.

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Butter By The Fish | Wishlist Flick Shot Rogues @butterbythefish.com · 22d

OH FLICK!
Flick Shot Rogues is out RIGHT NOW!
Grab it now and get a release 10% discount:
store.steampowered.com/app/2427450/...

The island awaits your trickshots!

#indiegame #gamedev #steamgame

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 22d

Sweet replacement since Despelote is such a neat game.

Will be around for the usual 📸🥷 hijinks. See ya in a bit.

BerlinGameScene.com @berlingamescene.bsky.social · 22d

The bad news: the speaker that was supposed to give a presentation at Talk & Play tonight can't make it due to illness ☹️

The good news: we found a replacement! @ianjb.bsky.social will talk about naturalistic sound design in @despelote.game ⚽️

#TalkAndPlay

➡️ www.meetup.com/berlingamesc...

Talk & Play #52, Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

**RSVP via Meetup is mandatory to attend the event, due to limited capacity. Additionally, all attendees will be required to wear an FFP2 mask.** Talk & Play is a free eve

www.meetup.com

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Ian Dorsch @iandorsch.bsky.social · 25d

I really love how this one came out. "Fantasy synthwave" was the initial concept and it may not be exactly that, but definitely feels like its own thing.

Tiny Game Dev @tinygame.dev · 25d

bgm for the second map in terralysia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sORM...
@iandorsch.bsky.social

🧩 Terralysia OST - Level 2

YouTube video by Tiny Game Dev

www.youtube.com

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · 27d

Relevant. youtu.be/U8lJRcUeEMs

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Sep 5

You know it to be true.

Jason Momoa sneaking up behind Henry Cavill meme picture with Jason's face replaced with the main protagonist of Hades 2. Cavil being: "indie devs who just moved their games' release to avoid the Silksong blast zone"

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Aug 25

Started to go through older SD cards and stumbled across this 2022 #sunset oldie. flic.kr/s/aHBqjAodfi

Sunset - die setting sun lights up the top layer of a large cloud bank.

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Ruairí Rodinson @ruairirodinson.bsky.social · Aug 25

Coming up to the end of the fest, last chance to nab Mars Vice at 35% off.

Don't forget we have a demo to tease you with and that wishlisting & reposting is free but helps!

Ruairí Rodinson @ruairirodinson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Anthro Festival has started and this year Mars Vice is a part of it! Teaming up with @klace.ca we have put down our deepest discount of *35%*

So if you love all things #furry then check out this queer biopunk narrative adventure and many other amazing titles!
store.steampowered.com/sale/anthrof...

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Aug 20

As usual, good stuff from Ian. I'd describe it as ... Hülsbeckian with some juicy riffs?

Ian Dorsch @iandorsch.bsky.social · Aug 19

More of the Terralysia soundtrack rolling out!

Tiny Game Dev @tinygame.dev · Aug 19

Another original track from Terralysia, by the awesome @iandorsch.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncGz...

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Aug 19

@saftladen.bsky.social peeps watching the show.

Leonardo di Caprio pointing at screen meme

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Aug 19

What. @freejsf.paintbucket.de hogging the #gamescomONL spotlight as usual while niche titles like COD Black Ops 7 could have used a bit more exposure. Just great.

Jörg Friedrich of Painbucket on the stage of gamescom opening night live.

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Jana Reinhardt🧹⚔️Mops & Mobs @ratqueen.bsky.social · Aug 19

Another message from our DUNGEON MASTER: We are looking for a publisher - let it be known and spread the word. And tell others! We have the mystery smell!

#gamescom2025 #dungeon #dungeonnovel #visualnovel #dungeonsanddragons #indiegames #indiedev #narrativeames #adventure

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Aug 15

Wish the room hadn't become available for obvious reasons, but anyhoo. Berlin #indiedev, here's your opportunity to join the best of co-working spaces.

Saftladen Indie Games Collective 🍊 @saftladen.bsky.social · Aug 15

As we all know the game industry is going through very turbulent times, unfortunately this has also affected several members of our collective. The silver lining is that one of the largest rooms in our coworking space in Berlin will be available from September 1st.

More info in thread...

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Aug 15

Wish the room hadn't become available for obvious reasons, but anyhoo. Berlin #indiedev, here's your opportunity to join the best of co-working spaces.

Saftladen Indie Games Collective 🍊 @saftladen.bsky.social · Aug 15

As we all know the game industry is going through very turbulent times, unfortunately this has also affected several members of our collective. The silver lining is that one of the largest rooms in our coworking space in Berlin will be available from September 1st.

More info in thread...

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Aug 1

Usually delighted to see a photo I took pop up somewhere. Not this time. 😑 First Studio Fizbin, now this ...

Fingers crossed for everyone to bounce back from this swiftly and enormously.

GamesMarket @handle.invalid · Aug 1

Maschinen-Mensch is yet another award-winning German studio to close its doors. Although the Berlin-based company hopes to make a comeback, it is initially focusing on supporting its team members in their search for new opportunities.

www.gamesmarket.global/business/ger...

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Jul 30

That's exactly what a fake person would write. 🤨 Nice try.

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Julian @spunior.bsky.social · Jul 28

Hi. Me again with some sunset mood I captured the other day. Exciting, I know. flic.kr/s/aHBqjAodfi

Some cloud banks that are illuminated in red by the setting sun, contrasting against blue-ish clouds. Shot on a street with busy evening car traffic.

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Nina Kiel @beurkeek.bsky.social · Jul 27

Please sign this petition to oppose censorship from payment processors and extremists!

It's made and supported by female and gender-marginalised people working in games. Collective Shout does not speak for us. They can't silence us. We will continue to stand up for freedom of expression in games.

Diese Kampagne braucht deine Unterstützung

Save games from censorship

chng.it

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