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Harry Dean Hudson @hdh.me · 1d

New episode of Probably Designed is live! This week we have the first of a two-part conversation with @trampolinetales.com (dev/designer of Luck Be A Landlord and Maze Mice)and @newobject.bsky.social (dev/designer of Ballionaire).

Blog/transcript version is here: my.playful.work/probably-des...

Probably Designed: Luck Be A Ballionaire

This week we have a really interesting conversation for you. It's a three-way conversation with myself, Brian Long, the developer and designer of Ballionaire, and Dan DiIorio, the designer and develop...

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Pixeljam Games @pixeljamgames.bsky.social · 5d

The Dino Run 2 End Of Kickstarter Campaign MegaStream Starts Now: www.twitch.tv/pixeljamgames

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Julian // Calm Pewter Games @calmpewter.games · 8d

This was a super fun conversation to have. It may also be fun to listen to!
Harry's great and I swear this pod is going places, honored to have been an early bird in the stacked roster of guests 🙌💜

#podcast #gamedev #gamedesign #indie #multiplayer

Harry Dean Hudson @hdh.me · 8d

Episode 4! @calmpewter.games and I yapping about multiplayer. Please, to enjoy:

YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAWa...

Transcript: my.playful.work/probably-des...

and RSS in the normal places: rss.com/podcasts/pro....

Probably Designed: Multiplayer with Calm Pewter

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Pixeljam Games @pixeljamgames.bsky.social · 9d

The Dino Run 2 Kickstarter has 4 days left!

If you've been waiting to back the project, now is the time to do it 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/pix...

Come get immediate access to our world-building tools and join the movement to make Dino Run 2 as good as it can be... 🦕💚

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 9d

It's time! Get Gunlocked 2 for 15% off, and save even more in a bundle with Nova Drift store.steampowered.com/bundle/57556... Or grab the Gunlocked Complete bundle for huge savings on the entire series store.steampowered.com/bundle/58160... #SteamSale #IndieDev #IndieGame

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Neoriceisgood @neoriceisgood.bsky.social · 13d

Anyone got any more suggestions for chicken breeds for me to pixel? #pixelart

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 23d

Gunlocked 2's 0.20.00 Patch, "Gungeons and Dragons" is now live! Check out the patch notes here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/349...

The next update, 0.25.00 will be the biggest yet! #indiegame #gamedev

Gunlocked 2 - Patch 0.20.00 - Steam News

A fiery new update brings a new pilot, new weapon, new boss, new utilities, and new achievements

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Sep 8

Gunlocked 2's Supply Drop update supply dropped a little early today! Features a new pilot, new weapons, dozens of new upgrades, and tons more! store.steampowered.com/news/app/349... Like and share! Like and share, please? #indiegame #gamedev #patchnotes #update

Gunlocked 2 - The Supply Drop Update - Steam News

Patch 0.15.00 brings a host of new content and requested features, major updates to boss mechanics, and significant improvements to balance and pacing.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey man, I sent you a key for Gunlocked 2, and there's a huge content update coming on Sept 8th. Let me know if it got lost in the shuffle. store.steampowered.com/news/app/349...

Gunlocked 2 - Patch Preview - Steam News

Find out what's in store for Patch 0.15.00.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 27

Gunlocked 2 gets its second major polish patch featuring a variety of community requested and inspired changes and additions: store.steampowered.com/news/app/349... There's still 22 hours left to get it for 10% off! #gamedev #indiegames

Gunlocked 2 - Patch 0.12.00 - Steam News

This patch represents the culmination of almost all previously received feedback, and focuses on balance, usability, and visual polish.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 25

GoatForceGaming seems to dig Gunlocked 2 youtube.com/clip/UgkxznI... I think you will too!

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 24

Hop in the Discord discord.gg/DYn5QZ8H, there's a good community and better systems for reporting and seeing what's been reported. Keep in mind a massive patch went out today that fixed a ton of stuff already. So probably check that out before making any bug reports.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 24

The first big post-launch polish patch is here for Gunlocked 2: steamcommunity.com/games/349283... Now is a great time to grab a copy while the launch discount is still active! store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #gamedev #indiegame #patchnotes

Steam :: Gunlocked 2 :: Patch 0.11.00

This is the first large polish patch based on feedback and bug reports. It touches just about every system in the game.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 23

A new public beta branch is now live for Gunlocked 2, if you want to test the latest changes before they're live on the main branch store.steampowered.com/news/app/349... #indiegame #gamedev

Gunlocked 2 - Public Beta Branch - Steam News

A new public beta branch for testing the latest bug fixes and features before adding them to the main build is now available.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Gunlocked 2 is available today. Spread the good word, buy the great game: store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart #shmup #retrogaming

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thanks for the kind words!

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Gunlocked 2 has entered Early Access! Grab your copy today and save your future self some money. store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #gamedev #indiegames #pixelart

Save 10% on Gunlocked 2 on Steam

Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, br...

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 18

Celebrating the imminent launch of Gunlocked 2 with a Steam sale. 50% off my previous releases all week! store.steampowered.com/developer/Fr... #gamedev #indiegame #steamsale

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 10

Join the Space Force, visit outer space, meet interesting characters. store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #Gunlocked2 #PixelArt #GameDev #IndieGame

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 10

Updated trailer for Gunlocked 2 with new footage. www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMD... Not long now! #gamedev #indiegames #pixelart Not long at all.

Gunlocked 2 Trailer - Launching August 21st

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 6

Every upgrade icon I designed for Gunlocked 2...so far. Early Access starts on August 21st! Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #pixelart #icons #gamedev #indiegame

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Jul 15

New Gunlocked 2 dev diary: www.indiedb.com/games/gunloc... #indiegames #gamedev

Gunlocked 2 Dev Diary: Warp Speed feature

As roguelite-shmup, Gunlocked 2 races toward its August 21st release, this devlog puts a spotlight on a key new feature: Warp Gates!

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Jul 15

Gunlocked 2 launches into Early Access August 21st! Help me get 1000 more wishlists before then: store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #gamedev #indiegames

Gunlocked 2 on Steam

Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, br...

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks!

FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Jun 30

New Gunlocked 2 dev diary store.steampowered.com/news/app/151... See some abandoned art, some new art, and some unfinished art. #gamedev #indiegames #pixelart #devlog

Gunlocked - Gunlocked Dev Diary #006 - Steam News

How Gunlocked 2 is attempting to evolve the original without becoming an entirely new species.

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