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Jake Kazdal

@jkooza.bsky.social

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Long-time game developer and CEO/Creative-Director/Art Director @17_BIT. Living in a Ghibli film in deep Kyoto. I love photographing remaining nooks and crannies of old Japan. Creator and director of AWAYSIS. Spends a lot of time underwater.

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · Jun 8

It’s HERE!! The incredibly talented and passionate team here @17-bit.bsky.social have been working for years on the ultimate physics-based dungeon brawler, inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese action-RPG classics of yesteryear. An amazing partnership with CULT too!

CULT Games 🎮 HOTEL BARCELONA @cultgames.bsky.social · Jun 8

Watch the trailer for our brand new action-RPG Awaysis!

💥 Master momentum to beat your foes as you jump, slide and collide around this ancient relic.

Adventure awaits those who seek it on Xbox Series X, PS5, and Steam.

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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · 1d

Do we have any followers in #Melbourne? Head down to Big Games Night Out in Fed Square tomorrow night to check out #AWAYSIS for the first time in Australia, thanks to our pals over at Events Engine.

www.biggamesnightout.com

#indiedev #gaming #MIGW

Big Games Night Out | Free. Games. Fun.

Join us for Big Games Night Out at Fed Square featuring free-to-play games, cosplay, live performances, and family activities on October 9, 2025. Enjoy free fun for all ages!

www.biggamesnightout.com

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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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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 1d

Taking a 15 minute nap recharges me faster than going to get a coffee.

Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 1d

Nobody talks about the real issue: the male sleepiness epidemic. I take a nap like every day now

Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 3d

The Emperor of Japan literally rolled right past us today, waving at us as he cruised by. #ThugLyfeJapan

Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 8d

Oh man I had this book and looked at it allll the time

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keke_094 @porosneustein094.bsky.social · 8d

Odaiba Boy is a new book written by Yohsuke Tamori, the author of PopoloCrois series released in 2023.

Set around 1960, showa era. The main character, Isao, a boy who attends Daiba Elementary School and his parents own a watch store, explores the downtown area as his curiosity takes him.

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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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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 10d

Ooo yeah their beef stew is amazing!! Been there quite a few times! This place is a simple looking curry shop that should honestly have a Michelin star. maps.app.goo.gl/vwWE1mpHA8bG...

maps.app.goo.gl

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 10d

I think I just had the best meal of my life. I don’t know what to do. I’m considering quitting my job to write haiku about this meal by the river to start. Inoue Shouten is the best restaurant in the city.

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

We literally got our first family computer when I was 13

Jason Kirk @jasonkirk.fyi · 26d

Discovering computer as an adult makes you go crazy. Discovering computer as a baby makes you go crazy. In all of human history, there will only ever be one generation to discover computer at the correct age: 13

The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · Nov 10

The problem with every post-Millennial generation is they got to go straight to high speed internet. Of course you'll get computer madness that way. Make them start with those old screeching modems and work their way up

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Ashley Schofield🐉 @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social · 11d

does anyone know if there are any sites still looking for a reviewer for demonschool? boosts would be appreciated! 💜

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

@84play.bsky.social pre-TGS party is a major highlight of every TGS, and has been for over 20(!!) years! This year was longer than ever and had insane live sets from LEGENDS Chip Tanaka (also doing music for our latest game AWAYSIS) and Yuzo Koshiro!!

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

TOKYO

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

The long ride to Makuhari Messe for Tokyo Game Show at the buttcrack of dawn is an age old tradition with my long time partner-in-crime @johntv.bsky.social

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

TOKYO

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

TOKYO

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

Meat vs fish sushi at Kintan, Ginza. Pretty stunning.

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 11d

Death Stranding 3: Escape from Tokyo

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PC Gamer @pcgamer.com · 12d

Countdown to the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct on Sunday, September 28 ✨

Which game reveal are you most excited about? ⭐️

Watch here: www.pcgamer.com/tokyodirect

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 12d

Private days and public days!

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 12d

Always one of my favorite meetings of the year

8-4 Play @84play.bsky.social · 13d

It’s our favorite time of year: Tokyo Game Show! A cavalcade of special guests pop through to talk about everything we saw at day 1 of the show, including Marvel Tokon, Onimusha, RE9, Yakuza Kiwami 3, Age of Imprisonment, Ghost of Yotei, Dragon Quest 1&2, and lots more! 8-4.jp/podcasts/202...

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 12d

Absolutely!! Looking forward to next time, and can’t wait for Tōkon!!

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Hawkun @hawkun.bsky.social · 12d

Spy Drops Prologue beta demo is at Tokyo Game Show this week. It’s a retro stealth game. Rainy Frog booth, hall 5 next to Devolver & Battlefield. #tgs2025

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Jake Kazdal @jkooza.bsky.social · 14d

ONLY NOW DO I SEE THERE IS A TACO BELL AT TGS!!! Wtf

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17-BIT @17-bit.bsky.social · 14d

Our CEO @jkooza.bsky.social made it up to #TGS2025 today after a long train ride. Some nice shots as he head into the convention center.

#gamedev #indiedev

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