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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · 14d

pokemon snap but with flying fish and a narrative about mortality??? it's our story-driven photography game, the wide open sky is running out of catfish! demo is out! go take some pics! store.steampowered.com/app/3172760/... #indiegame #indiedev #wholesomegames #cozygames #pokemon #photographygame

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Sep 2

beautiful things happening in the south pole #gamedev #indiegames #indiegame #indiedev #catfishgame #wideopensky

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LilBurger (she/her) @lilburger.bsky.social · Aug 9

Wednesday is for #cozygames - poof cleaning service, the wide open sky is running out of catfish, hozy, shantytown, and woodo

Wednesday, August 13, 5 pm ET
twitch.tv/lilburgerlive

@zipit-games.bsky.social @tinybuildgames.bsky.social @silksoftworks.bsky.social @juliaprokhorova.bsky.social

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Aug 7

so freaking stoked to be in the @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social showcase put on by @yogscast.games!! be sure to check out all the incredible games be streamed this week! #indiegames #videogame #yogscast #gamer #chillgame #cozygame #indiedev #catfishgame

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Tiny Teams @tinyteamsfest.bsky.social · Jul 31

Tiny Teams 2025 starts in just 1 week! 🎮🔥

Demos, discounts, and dazzling streams loading...

#gaming #indiegame #gamedev

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jul 31

🐬The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish📸

AKA Catfish game

in game photos I've been appreciating

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jul 21

today is monday.

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jun 26

bought a new mouse and feeling ready to debut an esports gaming persona

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jun 19

thrilled to be taking part in the Press Gay To Play game showcase put on by @rainbowtechfest.bsky.social. check out the stream at 1:30 ET <3

Rainbow Tech Fest @rainbowtechfest.bsky.social · Jun 19

You can watch @RAINBOWTECHFEST on our founder's channel today at 1:30 PM EST: twitch.tv/esnueil . Make sure to get yourself a seat!

Esnueil - Twitch

Pronouns: She/Her | Just a dude that loves telling stories and vibes with cute things and space :D Essy has started the journey of doing cam streams, if you know her IRL, do not dox. Stick to calling…

twitch.tv

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jun 18

expectations: "ah wow awesome this streamer played our demo"

reality: "NONONONON STOP DON'T DO THAT PLEASEEEE NO GOD WHY DID WE NOT FIX THAT WHAT IS HAPPENING"

#indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jun 16

pretty dang excited that the wide open sky is running out of catfish is in the @steampowered.com fishing fest! go check out the demo!!! store.steampowered.com/app/3172760/... #steamfest #fishingfest #steamfishingfest #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #cozygame #chillgame #fishinggame

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jun 5

waiting in line for 8 hours to buy switch 2........... #switch2 #nintendo #nintendoswitch2 #midnightrelease

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jun 2

i could, and probably will, post a dozen more photos of similar quality and absurdity. i love him and his insane mind.

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Jun 2

today, i am in awe of my detail oriented environment designer boyfriend. #gamedev #indiegames #indiegame #indiedev #catfishgame #wideopensky
pic 1: grandfather clock painting
pic 2: stickers on a camera charger
pic 3: a book on a shelf (uninteractable)
pic 4: wall trim mural

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · May 29

ooooh!!!! so excited for the twitch stream :)

NYU Game Center @nyugamecenter.bsky.social · May 23

Announcing: Games in NY Steam Sale event!

A selection of more than 100 games made, set, or published in New York, on sale for one weekend!

Join us Thurs 5/29 at 1pm EDT with a showcase on Twitch (twitch.tv/nyugamecenter) coinciding with the Sale page launch!

More info at linktr.ee/nyugamecenter

Poster art for the Steam Sale reading "5/29 - 5/31 1PM EDT, Games in New York"

A graphic schedule for live streams and broadcasts occurring during the Steam Sale.
On the left:
Games in New York Showcase, Featuring: Immortality, Trombone Champ, Despelote, Consume Me and any many more

NYU Game Center Incubator Showcase, Featuring: New and upcoming games from the NYU Game Center Incubator 2025

Center:
5/29, starting at 1pm EST, Games in NY Showcase, followed by a live streamer block, the Incubator Showcase, and an evening of more live gameplay

5/30, starting at 11am EST, Game Center Live, followed by Lecture Series restreams (Featuring Connor Carson - Immortality, Bennett Foddy, Nicole He, and many many more), a GUMBO Mixer stream, and finally more live gameplay.

Featuring New York local streamers: @LeggoBeggo // @SylvesterstoneKhandr // @HitoRetroGaming // @Jetset // @Thatsoalykat

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · May 28

did u know that u can make games? i love games so it is cool to make them. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · May 26

It’s the final* day of the Six One Indie Showcase Steam event 📺

The Steam event features all 48 Showcase indies, as well as 150+ more exclusive to the digital event!

You know what to do:
🔹 Wishlist
🔹 Play demos
🔹 Add to your library

*Link stays live on our site, today is just the “official” end.

Six One Indie Showcase: Spring 2025

The Six One Indie Showcase returns on May 22nd with new trailers, world premieres, and a Steam event full of demos, deals, and must-wishlist indie bangers.

store.steampowered.com

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · May 22

Today's Six One Indie Showcase just wrapped, featuring over 40 indie games! With exclusive reveals, world premieres, and more, there's a lot to go over.

Here's every game shown during the showcase: gameinformer.com/round-up/202...

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · May 22

so AMAZING to see so many incredible comments on the @sixoneindie.com stream <3 we are so stoked to have been on this INCREDIBLE roster www.youtube.com/watch?v=adI4...

Six One Indie Showcase | May 22nd, 2025

YouTube video by Six One Indie

www.youtube.com

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · May 21

i'm not saying an awesome showcase by @sixoneindie.com is going to be exhibiting some INCREDIBLE games tomorrow at 11:50 AM est...

but if i were, maybe there'd be one on the back of a giant flying catfish...

www.sixoneindie.com/showcase

#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #catfishgame #wideopensky

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · May 15

wow went to the library and they had my favorite book, mom's journal from everyone's favorite unreleased indie game, the wide open sky is running out of catfish #indiegame #catfishgame #gamedev

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · May 15

48 indies. 75 minutes. The Six One Indie Showcase returns May 22nd 📺

Catch it on our YouTube and Twitch channels, plus official co-streams with IGN and GameSpot. Expect world premieres, showcase debuts, and so much more.

It’s almost showtime: www.sixoneindie.com/showcase

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · May 1

medium feeling like a big ol' sandwich today

ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Apr 27

so awesome that someone made this lil tiktok of the wide open sky :) www.tiktok.com/@jestr.gg/vi...

Soar through the sky and bring back the fish ☁️🐠📷 (game: The Wide Open Sky is Running Out of Catfish) #indiegames #cozygames #storygame #steam #whattoplay #pcgaming

TikTok video by Jestr

www.tiktok.com

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ZIPIT! Games @zipit-games.bsky.social · Apr 17

We've implemented music and it feels like a whole new game. Check it out for yourself! store.steampowered.com/app/3172760/... #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #catfishgame #wideopensky

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