Andrew Greenberg
@hdiandrew.bsky.social
Game Dev, Emperor of the Fading Suns, Game Tech Hub Accelerator, GGDA, SIEGE, HDI, and other game dev acronyms.
Pinned
Andrew Greenberg
@hdiandrew.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced on Steam
This classic 4X strategy game, renowned for its deep game play and unparalleled setting, allows one to five players to battle on land, air, sea and space as they fight each other and AI for control of...
store.steampowered.com
It is good to see more people here. I have enjoyed the engagement since I first joined, and it only seems to be getting better. I post on #gamedev, #creativity and related areas. Plz Wishlist Emperor of the #FadingSuns Enhanced at store.steampowered.com/app/2799350/...
Want to add #Steam achievements to your #indiegame? I made a brief video on how a #gamedev can configure them for Steamworks, as well as thoughts on the philosophy behind achievements youtu.be/XX9as68NJuw
Configuring Steam Achievements & Stats for Your Video Game
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Want to add #Steam achievements to your #indiegame? I made a brief video on how a #gamedev can configure them for Steamworks, as well as thoughts on the philosophy behind achievements youtu.be/XX9as68NJuw
Gratz to the Night of the Living Bubble #gamedev team! Wishlist this #indiegame now store.steampowered.com/app/3984090/...
Night of the Living Bubble on Steam
NOT YOUR AVERAGE NIGHT SHIFT... When clocking into work, you find that your business has been overrun by monsters borne from the products on the shelves. Constructed by a mad scientist bent on world d...
store.steampowered.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Gratz to the Night of the Living Bubble #gamedev team! Wishlist this #indiegame now store.steampowered.com/app/3984090/...
We had a great SIEGE plenary session on how to found a #gamestudio, with founders from Tripwire, Hi-Rez, Blue Mammoth, Futurus and HDI. Lots of good info for any #indiegame team or #startup youtu.be/Li3gNXQ1tS0?...
Videogame Startup Founders Speak Out
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We had a great SIEGE plenary session on how to found a #gamestudio, with founders from Tripwire, Hi-Rez, Blue Mammoth, Futurus and HDI. Lots of good info for any #indiegame team or #startup youtu.be/Li3gNXQ1tS0?...
There were some good #gamedev presentations at GGX in #Atlanta this past weekend, and while nothing can compare with Brook.p8's party games, check out this insight from @finitereflect.bsky.social on inherent #marketability for #indiegames youtube.com/shorts/9VksK...
Do #indiegames need Inherent Marketability?
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
There were some good #gamedev presentations at GGX in #Atlanta this past weekend, and while nothing can compare with Brook.p8's party games, check out this insight from @finitereflect.bsky.social on inherent #marketability for #indiegames youtube.com/shorts/9VksK...
Today is the last day to submit for our Transformer #AI and Games conference! Check out this recent video on #Security, AI and #GameDev from our recent lightning talks at Tripwire youtu.be/CIYm6prmcmo
Security, AI & Game Development
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today is the last day to submit for our Transformer #AI and Games conference! Check out this recent video on #Security, AI and #GameDev from our recent lightning talks at Tripwire youtu.be/CIYm6prmcmo
I am streaming another new build of our strategy #indiegame Emperor of the #FadingSuns right now. You can get it for sale on @gog.com youtube.com/live/zoFi1xj...
Emperor of the Fading Suns: Hazat Dark Ages Part 16
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I am streaming another new build of our strategy #indiegame Emperor of the #FadingSuns right now. You can get it for sale on @gog.com youtube.com/live/zoFi1xj...
Speaker applications for our Transformer #AI & #GameDev conference in #Atlanta are open until Nov. 17! Open to anyone, whether working #AAA, making #indiegames or in #academics - and everyone else. Get yours in now, and check out this video for more information: youtu.be/TvAtLALPFnM
AI in Game Development
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Speaker applications for our Transformer #AI & #GameDev conference in #Atlanta are open until Nov. 17! Open to anyone, whether working #AAA, making #indiegames or in #academics - and everyone else. Get yours in now, and check out this video for more information: youtu.be/TvAtLALPFnM
I found this a fascinating look at why people play #videogames. Almost as many play to reduce stress or to keep their minds sharp as to have fun - an important fact for any #gamedev to remember. Must be #indiegames ;) www.theesa.com/resources/th...
Power of Play: 2025 Global Video Games Report
Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys ever conducted of more than 24,000 video game players in 21 countries across...
www.theesa.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I found this a fascinating look at why people play #videogames. Almost as many play to reduce stress or to keep their minds sharp as to have fun - an important fact for any #gamedev to remember. Must be #indiegames ;) www.theesa.com/resources/th...
Reposted by Andrew Greenberg
Dammit Gaben, I'm in.
I really hope the Steam Frame brings back PCVR and claws some of the exclusives away from Quest.
I really hope the Steam Frame brings back PCVR and claws some of the exclusives away from Quest.
Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Dammit Gaben, I'm in.
I really hope the Steam Frame brings back PCVR and claws some of the exclusives away from Quest.
I really hope the Steam Frame brings back PCVR and claws some of the exclusives away from Quest.
Join us right now for #livestream on "Quit the Day Job and Start an #Indiegame Studio in 2025". Perfect for a #gamedev at any stage in their journey youtube.com/live/calC4JN...
Quit the Day Job and Start an Indie Game Dev Studio in 2025
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Join us right now for #livestream on "Quit the Day Job and Start an #Indiegame Studio in 2025". Perfect for a #gamedev at any stage in their journey youtube.com/live/calC4JN...
A quick look at the #Unity3d turnaround www.pocketgamer.biz/unity-record...
Unity records highest revenue since 2023, up 5% in Q3
Unity generated $470.6 million in revenue during the third quarter of its fiscal year, up 5% compared to Q3 2024.
www.pocketgamer.biz
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A quick look at the #Unity3d turnaround www.pocketgamer.biz/unity-record...
I am #livestreaming a new build of our strategy #indiegame Emperor of the #FadingSuns right now at youtube.com/live/-80VewL...
Emperor of the Fading Suns: Hazat Dark Ages Part 15
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I am #livestreaming a new build of our strategy #indiegame Emperor of the #FadingSuns right now at youtube.com/live/-80VewL...
For those of you wondering about the DreamHack #esports event last week where we gave out more than $2,000 in #indiegame #gamedev awards, this article gives a nice overview
www.georgiaentertainment.com/2025/11/how-...
www.georgiaentertainment.com/2025/11/how-...
How Georgia Does Live Events: DreamHack 2025 Review - Georgia Entertainment
DreamHack Atlanta continues to shine as a convention that brings together competitive gamers, casual fans and families. From live tournaments and free swag across booths from brands like Red Bull, Wal...
www.georgiaentertainment.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
For those of you wondering about the DreamHack #esports event last week where we gave out more than $2,000 in #indiegame #gamedev awards, this article gives a nice overview
www.georgiaentertainment.com/2025/11/how-...
www.georgiaentertainment.com/2025/11/how-...
We had some great talks during our SIEGE #gamedev panels this year. I especially like these insights on dealing with perfectionism as a #gameart and #animation director. The thoughts on helping others grow are especially useful. youtube.com/shorts/sOOhY...
#videogames #art director on dealing with #perfectionism while creating #gameart
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We had some great talks during our SIEGE #gamedev panels this year. I especially like these insights on dealing with perfectionism as a #gameart and #animation director. The thoughts on helping others grow are especially useful. youtube.com/shorts/sOOhY...
We gave out more than $2,000 this past weekend for our Silv-E #indiegame #gamedev awards in our SIEGE Playground @DreamHack #Atlanta. See our announcement video, and check out the link in the description to find the winning #videogames: youtu.be/6POoqlo7BqI
2025 Silv-E #indiegame #gamedev awards
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We gave out more than $2,000 this past weekend for our Silv-E #indiegame #gamedev awards in our SIEGE Playground @DreamHack #Atlanta. See our announcement video, and check out the link in the description to find the winning #videogames: youtu.be/6POoqlo7BqI
We are having great #gamedev presentations today during SIEGE at #Esports Summit. #gameart director Claire Almon shares her insights on working with her team
youtube.com/shorts/Vppyr...
youtube.com/shorts/Vppyr...
#Gameart director on #managing #gamedev artists
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We are having great #gamedev presentations today during SIEGE at #Esports Summit. #gameart director Claire Almon shares her insights on working with her team
youtube.com/shorts/Vppyr...
youtube.com/shorts/Vppyr...
GamesRadar has a good article about low-selling games are on Steam, but I prefer the online stores like #Steam & @gog.com to any other game sales channels before or since. There are problems, but the advantages, especially for an #indiegame #gamedev are immense. My thoughts: andrewgreenberg.com
Andrew Greenberg - The site of game designer Andrew Greenberg. All opinions expressed here are my own and are not reflective of any organization to which I belong.
andrewgreenberg.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
GamesRadar has a good article about low-selling games are on Steam, but I prefer the online stores like #Steam & @gog.com to any other game sales channels before or since. There are problems, but the advantages, especially for an #indiegame #gamedev are immense. My thoughts: andrewgreenberg.com
Yesterday was #Film & #TV State of the Industry day at Trilith Studios, but much of the focus was on digital #content #creators. We posted a couple insightful shorts from #contentcreators there about their work and why they create here
youtube.com/shorts/NWkvL...
youtube.com/shorts/zxvSh...
youtube.com/shorts/NWkvL...
youtube.com/shorts/zxvSh...
How a #youtube #creator can work with a #fan #community
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Yesterday was #Film & #TV State of the Industry day at Trilith Studios, but much of the focus was on digital #content #creators. We posted a couple insightful shorts from #contentcreators there about their work and why they create here
youtube.com/shorts/NWkvL...
youtube.com/shorts/zxvSh...
youtube.com/shorts/NWkvL...
youtube.com/shorts/zxvSh...
Reposted by Andrew Greenberg
Check out all our sale-priced #turnbasedthursday #indiegames on @gog.com including Emperor of the #FadingSuns , Battles of Destiny; Machiavelli the Prince, and Hammer of the Gods www.gog.com/en/games?dev...
Best Video games, DRM-free | GOG.COM
Download the best classic and new games on Windows, Mac & Linux. A vast selection of titles, DRM-free, with free goodies and 30-day money-back guarantee.
www.gog.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Check out all our sale-priced #turnbasedthursday #indiegames on @gog.com including Emperor of the #FadingSuns , Battles of Destiny; Machiavelli the Prince, and Hammer of the Gods www.gog.com/en/games?dev...
Ezra Kirsch gave a great lightning talk at Tripwire Interactive on how to be an Effective #GameArtist. She will be speaking again Oct. 29 during SIEGE & the #Esports Summit as part of a #gamedev panel on how to make great #gameart, suitable for #indiegame or AAA devs. youtu.be/cNQtkO8Lv_E
Be an Effective Game Artist
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Ezra Kirsch gave a great lightning talk at Tripwire Interactive on how to be an Effective #GameArtist. She will be speaking again Oct. 29 during SIEGE & the #Esports Summit as part of a #gamedev panel on how to make great #gameart, suitable for #indiegame or AAA devs. youtu.be/cNQtkO8Lv_E
Our classic Emperor of the #FadingSuns #indiegame is part of the #DreamHack #Steam sale. Join us as we livestream the game and talk about #gamedev at DreamHack www.youtube.com/live/TvyQLz-...
Emperor of the Fading Suns: DreamHacking Hazat Dark Ages Part 13
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
www.youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Our classic Emperor of the #FadingSuns #indiegame is part of the #DreamHack #Steam sale. Join us as we livestream the game and talk about #gamedev at DreamHack www.youtube.com/live/TvyQLz-...
The University of North #Georgia hosted an excellent conversation on #gamedev and #creativity yesterday. Check out Todd Harris' insights on the secrets of #gamedesign, good for AAA and #indiegame creators youtube.com/shorts/VQjjb...
#gamedesign is the art of saying no
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The University of North #Georgia hosted an excellent conversation on #gamedev and #creativity yesterday. Check out Todd Harris' insights on the secrets of #gamedesign, good for AAA and #indiegame creators youtube.com/shorts/VQjjb...
We have started an official #Discord channel for our classic Machiavelli the Prince #strategy #indiegame, where you can discuss the game, find others for multiplayer, or share suggestions. It is part of the #Atlanta Game Plaza, which is a Discord server for #indiegames discord.gg/me9V4d2pVq
Join the ATL Games Plaza Discord Server!
Check out the ATL Games Plaza community on Discord - hang out with 54 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
discord.gg
October 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We have started an official #Discord channel for our classic Machiavelli the Prince #strategy #indiegame, where you can discuss the game, find others for multiplayer, or share suggestions. It is part of the #Atlanta Game Plaza, which is a Discord server for #indiegames discord.gg/me9V4d2pVq
We had a very informative panel Tuesday on #Student #GameDev Success Stories, which applied to many areas other than gamedev. If you know students planning for their futures, this is good for them to see, regardless of whether they want to be #entrepreneurs or not. youtube.com/live/tEg_KLU...
Student Game Dev Success Stories
YouTube video by Georgia Game Developers Association
youtube.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We had a very informative panel Tuesday on #Student #GameDev Success Stories, which applied to many areas other than gamedev. If you know students planning for their futures, this is good for them to see, regardless of whether they want to be #entrepreneurs or not. youtube.com/live/tEg_KLU...