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Richie de Wit

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Senior Partner Manager & BD at Raw Fury. Championing underrepresented and non-Western developers at Bear Knuckle. Neurospicy. Opinions are my own. richiedewit.com bearknuckle.org

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Oct 18

HELLO #GameDev 👋🏻

This is my new online home now, so introductions are in order.

I’m a bizdev, partner manager, consultant, and all-around indie hype man who helps studios increase revenue, decrease risks, and grow their business.

Currently at Raw Fury and my consultancy Bear Knuckle 💜

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · 29d

I caved and made a Twitter account (too much is still happening there workwise for me to not be there).

But heavily curating who I’m following and what I’m seeing (and not under my name).

Which mutual friends are still there? ❤️

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Sep 2

I know you’ll want this 👀

Blue Prince Out Now! @blueprincegame.bsky.social · Sep 2

Introducing the Blue Prince physical collection in partnership with @iam8bit.com.

The collection includes the Commissary Bundle, PS5 physical edition, pins, a notebook, The Red Prince children's book and more.

The pre-order is open NOW: blueprince.iam8bit.com

The Blue Prince commissary bundle includes:

The PS5 Physical Edition
The Red Prince Children's Book
Blue Prince Pin Set
Blue Prince Keychain (blind bag)
Blue Prince Basement Key Replica with Stand
Blue Prince Hardbound Moleskin-style Notebook

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Sep 2

A Lord of the Rings quote we all need to let sink in.

“Saruman believes that it’s only great power that can hold evil in check. But that’s not what I have found. I found that it is the small things.. everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love”.

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Twirlbound @twirlbound.com · Aug 28

After 5 YEARS of work, it's happening - THE KNIGHTLING IS OUT NOW!!!😭🎉🛡️ We couldn't be prouder and can't wait for the world to jump, slide and adventure through this colorful new world we built!✨ #indiedev
🖤Steam: sabr.gg/4dkjyZy
💙PlayStation 5: sabr.gg/4djxwL2
💚Xbox Series X|S: sabr.gg/3WJndce

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Esteban Sanchez Illustration @esanchezill.bsky.social · Aug 26

So happy I get to show the work I did for @geographyofrobots.bsky.social and @lostincult.co.uk !!

First up is the poster!

Poster of the game Norco developed by Geography of Robots. Features a few main characters and some blended scenes from various parts of the game

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 27

Likewise Jon!!

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 27

“Oh no, I’m not getting respect from ‘An American! What in the world shall I do!!!” - said no one ever

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Wispfire Art and Games @wispfire.com · Aug 15

Wispfire is casting English speaking actors for our next game! If you are an experienced EU voice-over artist, or a VTuber who has the ambition to bring a vampire to life in a game, now is your chance! Please have a look at these paid jobs on wispfire.com/jobs

#VA #VoiceCasting #VoiceActing #Vtuber

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 27

I dare you

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 27

Got to work with @geographyofrobots.bsky.social @lostincult.co.uk and @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk on the NORCO EDITIONS release, it's beautiful.

NORCO is not just a game, it's like a fever dream in the swamp. A slow burn that will light your chest up.

Proud to have helped it take physical form.

Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · Aug 26

We're proud to announce our next EDITIONS physical releases... 🥁

Arco for the Switch 🤠

NORCO for the PS5 🖱️

Final updates on disc/cart + our usual design and preservation focus.

Limited to 1,500 / 3,000 units. Pre-order yours: www.lostincult.co.uk/editions

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 26

Very interested to see your deck and market comparison slide now 😂

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IGN Union @ignunion.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ziff Davis and IGN routinely decide that work done by our laid off colleagues is not important. But inevitably, that crucial work falls onto those who remain.

Not this time. Not anymore.

FROM NOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 13TH IGN CREATORS GUILD IS GOING TO... DO OUR JOB!

OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, IGN MANAGEMENT HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH LAYING OFF OUR COWORKERS OVER AND OVER. MEANWHILE, MANY OF OUR COLLEAGUES HAVE LEFT THE COMPANY IN NO SMALL PART DUE TO BUYOUTS, OVERWORK, AND FEELING UNSUPPORTED, EACH TIME, THE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO BACKFILL MANY ESSENTIAL ROLES, CLAIMING WE'RE ON A HIRING FREEZE, IT'S NOT IN THE BUDGET, OR THAT WE'RE GOING TO DO LESS WORK THIS TIME.

AS A RESULT, IGNCG MEMBERS HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TAKE ON MORE OF THEIR FORMER COLLEAGUES' WORKLOADS. MANY OF US NOW WORK LONGER HOURS THAN WE USED TO. A LOT OF US RARELY TAKE LUNCH BREAKS. SOME OF US DO NOT TAKE ADEQUATE TIME OFF DUE TO THERE BEING NO ONE TO PICK UP THE SLACK. OTHERS OF US ARE STUCK DOING WORK WE WERE NEVER HIRED TO DO IN THE FIRST PLACE.
UP TO THIS POINT, WE'VE ALL ACCEPTED THIS AS NORMAL, BECAUSE WE CARE DEEPLY ABOUT IGN AND THE WORK WE DO. BUT WITH SO MANY OF US STRUGGLING MORE AND MORE AS EACH NEW WAVE OF OUR COWORKERS ARE DEPRIVED OF A LIVELIHOOD, THIS CYCLE CAN'T CONTINUE. MANAGEMENT IS UNWILLING TO STOP IT, SO IT FALLS TO US.
WITH THE LAYOFFS OF EIGHT OF OUR COWORKERS, IGNCG HAS NEGOTIATED A SIX-MONTH RECALL LIST. WHAT THAT MEANS IS THAT, FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS, IF IGN WANTS TO FILL ANY OF THOSE ELIMINATED ROLES AGAIN, THEY MUST REHIRE OUR LAID-OFF COLLEAGUES. WE WANT THEM TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET THEIR JOBS BACK IF THEY WANT THEM, AND IF NOT, WE WANT THOSE ROLES BACKFILLED TO EASE THE BURDEN ON THE REST OF US.
SO STARTING TODAY, LENCE MEMBERS ARE COMMITTING TO DO OUR JOBS. NO MORE, NO LESS. WELL SHOW UP TO WORK ON TIME AND LEAVE ON TIME. WE'RE TAKING ALL OF OUR LUNCH TIME, EVERY DAY.
IF WE WORK LATE, WE WILL FIRMLY ASK FOR OUR RIGHTFULLY EARNED COMP TIME. AND IF IGN WANTS OUR LAID-OFF COWORKERS' WORK TO GET DONE, THEY'LL HAVE TO REHIRE THEM TO DO IT INSTEAD OF FOISTING IT UPON US.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT IGNCG IN ALL THIS?
SHARE THIS POST, AND TELL IGN MANAGEMENT THAT Y…

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 25

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 25

These free sessions are to help developers from underrepresented backgrounds/Non Western countries questions about:

📓funding, platforms, sales, pricing, where to find resources, etc.

🚧 Pitfalls, industry questions and more.

Mondays & Wednesday: 8:30pm CET/ 11:30am PT
Tuesdays: 11:30AM CET

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 25

Bear Knuckle is changing gears.

I started it to help self-publishing studios with their business, working w/ teams like Appelmoes Games, Merge Conflict, and Bunnyhug.

Now:
❌ Self-pub business consulting.
✅ Free 30-min consulting for devs from underrepresented backgrounds at bearknuckle.org

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 25

Thank you!!

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 24

Thank you!!

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 24

Thanks Jess!!

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 24

Level 34 and having a good day ✨

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 18

Today I was at a Partner Event, so no meetings! But yeah, usually I already take meetings on Monday at surrounding hotels :)

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WINGS @wingsfund.me · Jul 17

Funding a game can be hard, especially if you’re a gender marginalized developer without traditional industry access.

This is why our $50K WINGS Elevate Program exists!
To help early-stage teams get pitch-ready ✅🔥

Submit by Aug 30!
bit.ly/WINGSElevate...

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 18

Thank you!!

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 18

😭💀 safe travels!

Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 18

Haha, no! Just MORE meetings 💀😭

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Richie de Wit @richiedewit.com · Aug 18

Rip 💀