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Steve Heller
@hellerphant.pxls.jp
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Producer at 17-BIT in Kyoto. Formerly production and narrative at Fellow Traveller. Worked on Orwell, Hacknet, The Stillness of the Wind, Neo Cab and others. Also run indie publication Pixels for Breakfast.
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 13h
Spinning some zen this morning. Nujabes has been a part of my soul for a very long time now. Every album is a banger, and I wish I had the chance to see the master at work.

#music #vinyl
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The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · 1d
The #AGDAs25 Adam Lancman Award Goes to...

Antony Reed
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 1d
Absolute banger of a game from a killer studio. Highlight of my year was playing this gem.
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The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · 1d
The #AGDAs25 Winner For Game of the Year is...

The Drifter by Powerhoof
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 2d
And just like that he was cancelled and turned to dust in the wind.

Miss you buddy.
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 2d
To be honest I’m surprised people remember me!
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 2d
Look, I'd be lying if I said this is why we don't let @allymobbs.bsky.social in the level reviews anymore.
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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · 2d
Sometimes we ask @jkooza.bsky.social & @allymobbs.bsky.social to do level testing. Somehow they always get stuck fighting ⚔️

#gaming #indiedev #gamedevlife #awaysis
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 2d
Omg I am so very sorry but Samuuuueeelll, you are always gonna be my guy ❤️
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 6d
It won’t let me send you a DM so I’ll send you and email. Stardom now officially in my calendar too!
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 7d
@frankhowley.bsky.social hey! How do I get some info about our studio and game over to you folks at NoClip 2? Would love to catch you next time you're in Japan.

Also, you gotta show me where the good wrestling is in Kyoto. I just moved here from Tokyo so still getting the lay of the land.
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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · 10d
Great mention from @pcgamer.com

"I was impressed when I saw Awaysis' physics-based slide jumps and enemy-propelling magic projectiles, but I was elated when I saw one player seemingly brush their co-op partner off a ledge and into an endless abyss by accident."

We call it co-opertition. #indiedev
I'm convinced dungeon crawlers have always needed skiing physics after Awaysis' newest trailer
Somewhere between classic Zelda and Human Fall Flat, you'll find self-billed "dungeon brawler" Awaysis.
www.pcgamer.com
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 12d
@robzacny.bsky.social I highly recommend CachyOS. I made the switch a few months ago and once I learned how to connect my media drive it’s just been rock solid for gaming. cachyos.org
CachyOS — Blazingly Fast OS based on Arch Linux
🚀 CachyOS is an Arch Linux-based distribution that offers an easy installation, several customization options to suit every user, and special optimizations for improved performance while remaining sim...
cachyos.org
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 15d
My son is learning to walk right now so I thought I was ready… I was not Edmond. I was not. 😢
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Pixels for Breakfast @pxls.jp · 20d
Nostalgia hitting hard in this week's #IndieReleaseDispatch. LAN mysteries, Arctic survival, and flicking heroes.

www.pxls.jp/lan-mysterie...

#indiedev #gaming #indiegames
LAN Mysteries, Arctic survival, and Flicking Heroes
The best indies you should check out this weekend
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 20d
It’s chaotic, but I’ve never felt so connected to a team I’ve worked with. Koichi is right - badass team!
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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · 20d
We asked the team to describe 17-BIT in a single sentence. It may be chaotic, but at the end of the day we have the most badass team around!

#gamedev #indiedev
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 20d
happysad is just one of those albums that will instantly make your day better. I really love all of kiefer’s releases, but this was my first and will always be my favourite.

#music #vinylcollection
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Sarcophagus Gibbs @sararoseg.bsky.social · 20d
Rough time to be someone who gives a fuck about things
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 23d
Oh the SKA-3000. It only plays Reel Big Fish and Mighty Mighty Bosstones
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 23d
So proud to be a friend of this talented audio designer. @allymobbs.bsky.social is killing it every day with this audio wizardry.
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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · 23d
To make the world of #AWAYSIS feel as organic as possible, @allymobbs.bsky.social spent the day throwing piles of wood to capture authentic timber timbre. 🪵

#indiedev #gamedev
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 25d
Oooh that’s nice, never heard of that brand. My lust belongs to the Fractal North case. One day…
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 25d
Ooooh what did you get?
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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · 27d
Always a top honor to be featured in the games industry’s finest journal, EDGE!!
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Steve Heller @hellerphant.pxls.jp · 28d
Anyone heading to TGS this year that would like to talk #AWAYSIS from @17-bit.bsky.social? Let me know - we have some limited slots available on the business days with our CEO and Creative Director @jkooza.bsky.social.

#TGS2025 #TokyoGameShow #indiedev
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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · Sep 9
👀 Maybe you'll want to pencil this one in.

#gamedev #indiedev #TGS2025 #PCGamingShow
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PC Gamer @pcgamer.com · Sep 8
PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is coming later this month!
🎭 Presented by Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer's Midas
⭐️ First partners announced @sega-west.bsky.social, @devolverdigital.com & @nightdivestudios.bsky.social
📅 Sunday, September 28
⏰ 9am PDT / 12 noon EDT / 5pm BST / 1am JST
#PCGamingShow
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Megan Fox @glassbottommeg.bsky.social · Sep 8
It's only Indie if it's made in the Indiana region of the US, otherwise it's just Sparkling Entertainment
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Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · Sep 7
maybe we can try arguing it's only an indie game if it was made in the state of indiana. what does that give us to work with... Caves of Qud and *doing a think pooh bear gesture* Terraria? oh I'm really onto something with this one!

p.s. this is a silly joke please don't bother @unormal.bsky.social
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Emily Rose @emilyrose9.bsky.social · Sep 4
What makes me say yes to a studio?

⚡ Creative freedom, with guardrails. Chaos is powerful when it’s aimed at the player.
⚡ Collaboration without ego. Feedback should sharpen, not wound.
⚡ Vision beyond the hype cycle. Trends fade, worlds endure.

#GameDev #StudioCulture #NarrativeDesign
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