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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 2d

We are a friend group from the Bay Area, California supporting each other through the game of game development.

We call ourselves the BAD Collective: BAD for Bay Area Developers.

Follow to keep up!
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@mdashow.bsky.social
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@evolutionary777.bsky.social

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Arkenhammer @arkenhammer.bsky.social · 11d

Our next update is getting closer. Here's some more fun with our new enemy(ish) plant, Husk. #icariagame #gamedev #indiedev #ScreenshotSaturday

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 13d

Beary fun!

Cameron "Buy Three Bulky Bears" Dodd @spacedoddyssey.bsky.social · 13d

#FatBearWeek IS ON, and that means two things:

1! It's time to vote on this year's Beefiest Bruins!

2! Weight-changing platformer THREE BULKY BEARS is now **90% OFF** on Steam until Fat Bear Week is over!

Check it out here, don't miss it! store.steampowered.com/app/2957270/...

#indiegames

Save 90% on Three Bulky Bears on Steam

The evil witch Rolldilocks has kicked the Three Bears out of their home! In this unique 2D platformer, switch between Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and Papa Bear to navigate a variety of obstacles, as you rol...

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · 15d

store.steampowered.com/app/1307960/... !

Quartet on Steam

A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-...

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 15d

🍋Fresh Game Feature🍋

🦛Quartet🦛 "It's been great to chat with streamers who are playing the game, and to see their reactions to funny or emotional scenes. People are amused over the Oxford comma setting.

We've got content updates planned and a DLC in the works!"
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⭐Astropods: Starside Glaze⭐- Out on PC! @cheesimoon.bsky.social · 16d

This game is indeed Astropods: Starside Glaze, and the 1.1 update featuring Co-op play actually released earlier today!

You can check out Link here.

store.steampowered.com/app/3281620/...

Save 21% on Astropods: Starside Glaze on Steam

Astropods: Starside Glaze is an energetic 2D Fighting Platformer! Experience freeform movement, engaging combat with knockback, and badge upgrades that redefine playstyles. Feel the power of fun and c...

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 16d

🍋Fresh Game Feature🍋

⭐️Astropods⭐️"You play cute and powerful characters in a big imaginative world. It's invigorating when players exclaim "What?! That's possible??"

The fun comes from the discovery of advanced techniques and applying them at maximum efficiency."
@cheesimoon.bsky.social

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exodrifter @exodrifter.bsky.social · 17d

This is the game! s.team/a/2840590/

no signal on Steam

An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secret...

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 17d

no signal🌌 "I want to make games that connect powerfully and emotionally to players and provide a new perspective. I like space and its aspects, which reinforce the themes of the story.

I've gotten some nice heartfelt responses from those who have played, and I love that." 🌌@exodrifter.bsky.social

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 18d

"The interactions at conventions [are rewarding]. Seeing children refuse to listen to their mothers because they're busy playing Slip n' Slime. It's amazing to see people lock in and puzzle through our cute game.

We're working on Android and iOS launches!"
🩷@slipnslimegame.bsky.social

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⭐Astropods: Starside Glaze⭐- Out on PC! @cheesimoon.bsky.social · 20d

Woohoo, thanks for highlighting Astropods: Starside Glaze here!

I'm afraid I've only played Slip n' Slime out of the 3 non Astropods here, but I do recommend checking that out if you like your ice block puzzles.

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 20d

🩷Slip n’ Slime
store.steampowered.com/app/1151990/...

🌌no signal
store.steampowered.com/app/2840590/...

⭐Astropods
store.steampowered.com/app/3281620/...

🦛Quartet
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Slip 'n Slime on Steam

Slip 'n slide around this casual puzzle adventure! Be a cute slime and explore a magical world. Only stop sliding when you run into something -- SPLAT! Perfect to pick up 'n play for a minute or binge...

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 20d

Our community has FOUR 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋 to celebrate from July and August!

🩷Slip n’ Slime @slipnslimegame.bsky.social
🌌no signal @exodrifter.bsky.social
⭐Astropods @cheesimoon.bsky.social
🦛Quartet @somethingclassic.bsky.social

Want to learn more about our 🍋 Fresh Games 🍋? Check the comments!

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 21d

The three types of game dev job listings

RESPECTABLE AA STUDIO is hiring 25 different LEAD EXECUTIVE SENIOR C-SUITE DEVELOPERS for EXCITING NEW GAME THAT’S BEEN GETTING LOTS OF BUZZ

Requirements:
-At least two PhDs in game development
-Shipped at least 25 AAA titles as a lead developer
-400 years of experience with Unreal Engine
-Expert in C#, Python, C++, Ruby, Swift, Rust, HTML, CSS, PHP, Perl, SQL, MATLAB, R, QBASIC, COBOL, FORTRAN, Assembly, punch cards, and operating Babbage’s difference engine
-No, we are not fishing for one specific person who coincidentally just left their job at another studio. Why would you think that?

THAT FAMOUS GAME STUDIO is hiring a developer for THAT BELOVED GAME FRANCHISE THAT WAS FORMATIVE TO YOU BECOMING A DEV!

Benefits:
-$150,000/year plus insurance, dental, a retirement plan, and a puppy
-Hang with those famous game devs you saw at that GDC talk
-We have a ball pit!

Requirements:
-A positive attitude 😊
-Passionate about our game!
-Willing to learn
-Some basic game dev experience a plus but not required
-Onsite only on Pitcairn Island

A 14-YEAR-OLD WHO DOWNLOADED UNITY YESTERDAY is hiring a developer for I DECIDED TO TURN MY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CAMPAIGN INTO A GAME

-so im making this game and i have this rly rly good idea but i never made a game b4 so i need u to do all the engine stuff and the programming and fix the mechanics and do the sound and lighting and shaders and backgrounds, i drew my characters on the back of homework but can u turn them into pixel art for me, i cant pay u but we can do rev share and when this game is a big hit youll make millions of dollars

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · 21d

Mana streams BAD games from the BAD game jam and they were *CONTENT WARNING* jk they were really good!

Stream: www.twitch.tv/videos/25598...
@manadream.bsky.social

Games: itch.io/jam/the-bad-...
@permaonline.bsky.social
@spacedoddyssey.bsky.social
@gwenckatz.bsky.social
@adeeltariq.com

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jqtran @jqtran.dev · 29d

We added new battle visuals and sounds and it's feeling a lot cooler now, check it out!!

#indiegame #gamedev

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jynnie @jynnie.bsky.social · Oct 30

hi! i'm jynnie, an indie game maker, making Wild Seasons! a roguelike deck-gardener. grow your deck and align the stars to power up your plants

we're deep in development, but will share updates!

#gamedev

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DIGITAL ILIAD @digitaliliad.com · Sep 5

These connections are what makes it possible to do this day after day!

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BAD Collective @badcollective.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are cool people doing cool things.

Some of our leaders:
🎬 Arity - platformer fanatic, film buff
🌀 Mana - polymath prophet
⛓️ Marplebot - LED sculptor, chainmail jeweler
🧪 Serratia - biotech mage
🦑 Jules - massive game master

Follow us!

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Something Classic @somethingclassic.bsky.social · Aug 26

After 7 years of development, we are excited that "Quartet" is out now!

A series of train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG!

Quartet - Classic JRPG Release Day Trailer!

YouTube video by Something Classic

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⭐Astropods: Starside Glaze⭐- Out on PC! @cheesimoon.bsky.social · Sep 3

Holy craps, we just hit 2000+ wishlists!

IDK where the wishlisters came from, but thank you so much, everyone!!!! We're growing slowly, but surely.

Let it be known that there is interest in this niche, hyper minmaxed singleplayer platfighter!

#indiegame #gamedev

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Puzzle Spy International @agentepsilon.bsky.social · Sep 3

We shared a status update on our Steam page, talking about demoing at MAGwest and more importantly, about the work that we're doing to add more interesting story and puzzles to the end of the game. Check it out at
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...

#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame

Puzzle Spy International - September Update - Steam News

We talk about demoing the game at MAGwest and the changes we're making to the end of the game to make it more satisfying (along with adding more puzzles.)

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⭐Astropods: Starside Glaze⭐- Out on PC! @cheesimoon.bsky.social · Jun 6

✨Welcome back, #PitchYaGame!✨

Astropods: Starside Glaze is a Kirby-inspired 2D Fighting Platformer about molding your limitless potential!

⭐2 Playable Friends
⭐Badge upgrades that redefine playstyles
⭐...and many surprises!

#indiegame #gamedev #pixelart

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exodrifter @exodrifter.bsky.social · Jul 26

Today I released a hard sci-fi point-and-click adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station, reading messages by the long-gone research staff, and finding the secrets they left behind store.steampowered.com/app/2840590/... #gamedev #indiedev #godot #space

Save 20% on no signal on Steam

An emotional point-and-click hard sci-fi adventure game about exploring an abandoned space station. Follow messages left by the long-gone staff to learn the outcome of the research team and the secret...

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Puzzle Spy International @agentepsilon.bsky.social · May 23

The demo for Puzzle Spy International is out now! It's a stylish, retro 60s spy adventure aimed at fans of Puzzled Pint, Puzzle Hunts & NYT Puzzles. Grab your thinking caps and go-go boots and give it a shot!

store.steampowered.com/app/3406690/...

#puzzleGame #indieGame #thinkyGame #puzzle

Puzzle Spy International on Steam

Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Decode cryptograms,...

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