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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 4h

Happy #ScreenshotSaturday, loves! Today we're giving a shoutout to the quirky & super fun driving sim Summit Drive by @lukekdev.bsky.social! 🚗💖

This adorable #indiegame has you play as a wobbly lil' bird in a physics-based van, doing its best to tackle a bumpy mountain road.

🔗 steam.pm/app/3871250

luke k. @lukekdev.bsky.social · Sep 8

A difficult game about driving up a mountain that blends the mechanical absurdity of Envirobear2000's controls with A Short Hike's cozy, quirky aesthetic.

Only a few weeks until NextFest! There will be a new trailer dropping before the event including a release date.

#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev

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The QueerXP @thequeerxp.bsky.social · 10h

Hey everyone!! We are opening up applications for 2 more editors to join our production team.

These folks would be responsible for editing our episodes for the rest of Season 4, starting with the December APs!

Please share this application, this is an important postion to our podcast. Thanks you!

The QueerXP: Editor App - Season 4

The QueerXP is looking for 1-2 editors to help us with the remainder of the season! Please note: These would be volunteer positions. While we have a Patreon, the money we bring in from that does not...

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 1d

Hey #gamedev!

Want to learn more about Games Business & Marketing? Our business focused talks from 2020 - 2024 are available here to watch now:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Games Business & Marketing - YouTube

Wondering about getting your game made, published, and marketed to the world? This playlist is here to help you on your path.

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Taken Grace @takengrace.bsky.social · 22h

Struggling to write a GDD? Next video will walk you through step by step how to create one! #gamedev #indiegamedev #gdd #gamedesigndocument youtu.be/R_obRM_lFxs

How to Make a Game Design Document (Step-by-Step)

YouTube video by Taken Grace

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Snappy Gurus @snappygurus.bsky.social · 1d

If you are struggling to land interviews, feel demotivated by the current job market and need some support, please reach out to us!

Our team is on hand to support grads and entry level game devs and artists who are struggling moving forward in their careers.

Send us a message!🫂

#gamedev #artist

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 1d

Hey there #writers! Looking for a go-to resource on #narrativedesign in the #gamesindustry? Check out Narrative News by @rosebehar.bsky.social! ✍️✨

This free monthly newsletter covers all things #gamewriting, from #gamejams to portfolio tips, job listings, news, cons + meet-ups & so much more. 💛

Narrative News | Rose Behar | Substack

A monthly roundup of all things pertinent to narrative game design. Expect news, opportunities, resources, and information about conferences and meetups. Click to read Narrative News, by Rose Behar, a...

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 12d

Lend your expertise to our Make Games program! We're looking for mentors (remote) and lecturers (Montréal):

🔹 1 Godot programmer
🔸 1 GameMaker programmer (urgent)
🔹 1 Pixel Art lecturer for Oct 10th
🔸 1 UI/UX lecturer for Oct 15th

Honorarium provided. More info: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...

Devenez mentor Pixelles // Become a Pixelles mentor

****[EN FRANÇAIS PLUS BAS]**** Thank you so much for signing up as a mentor. Sharing your experience and offering your support is an invaluable part of our program. Mentors are expected to check-in wi...

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Cri-Z | GameDev @chriscalation.bsky.social · 4d

Artists looking for an ARTSY game jam?
PCC jam goes into round 5! Don't miss it! 🎨+🎮

Be it your character, your environment, your special effects, your whatever! As long as you create it yourself and have fun creating art - this game jam is for you

#gamedev #gamejam #pccjam
itch.io/jam/pencil-c...

Pencil, Chisel, Code! #5

A game jam from 2025-11-14 to 2025-11-23 hosted by Lady_C & ChrisVifzack. This is the 50-hour ART game jam where the most important is to show off your individual style! All assets have to be self-mad...

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riprip @ripripworld.bsky.social · 3d

hhiiii bbs, we're organizing the first ever wareware jam₊˚🕯️♱‧₊˚.
pls join us if you want to make a creepy wareware thing this halloween, there might also be a little prize uwu♱‧₊˚❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹👻🩸₊˚
itch.io/jam/scarewar... #wareware #gamejam #halloween #gamedev

misty's scareware jam

A game jam from 2025-10-24 to 2025-10-31 hosted by riprip, spiders & chris. ₊˚🕯️♱‧₊˚.Welcome to the first wareware jam ever₊˚🕯️♱‧₊˚. It's a spooky one, alright! We want to see some cute wareware g...

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 2d

Join us 10/20 @ 6 PM PDT for a chat w/ @bigealien.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for anyone looking to enter the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. Come hang out with us! ٩(ˊᗜˋ)و ♡

🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev

A promo flyer from ENTRY LVL for a Breaking Into Games interview with Ayla Derrick, Founder & Creative Director at Cave Bear Games. It’s happening Monday, October 20th at 6 PM PDT on the ENTRY LVL Discord and streaming on their Twitch. The flyer has a green theme (Ayla’s favorite color) with cute hand-drawn brown bears, pink hearts, and flower stickers.

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Theo Priestley @tprstly.com · 2d

Over 500 remote game industry jobs listed on this spreadsheet and it keeps growing.

Spread the word, hope it helps.

#gamedev

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Games Industry - Remote Job Openings

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Deriaz @deriaz.bsky.social · 4d

One of my favorite game devs just collabed with others to launch a collection of curated game dev resources! For those who may be wanting to learn, but are overwhelmed by how much is out there of varying quality. If you don't know where to start, I bet this could be good! - owlcat.games/learning

Owlcat Games - We create cRPGs

We create cRPGs

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Victoria Tran ✨ @victoriatran.bsky.social · 16d

New Community Dev Newsletter 📰

Let's talking getting HIRED!

I review Sofi’s resume/interview for insight on how she got hired as a community manager to my team. (It's 'cause she slaymaxxed.)

Plus resources, job posts, and more. ⬇️
thevtran.kit.com/posts/gettin...

Getting hired as a community manager ✨ Community Dev Newsletter #42

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Tyrone Barrozo (aka Stone) (@thementalstone.bsky.social) is a community assistant at @entrylvldev.bsky.social, writer/narrative designer with two degrees + a decade of experience. His storytelling always hits; it’s creative & beautifully crafted. 💚

📂 Portfolio: portfolio-stone.my.canva.site

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Of course!! You seriously don’t get enough credit—you’re such a talented environmental artist. 🥹❤️

ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Today's #indiegame spotlight: DOWNHILL by @downhillgame.bsky.social! 👁️❤️

In this 4th wall breaking action RPG, play as Fade—a self-aware lead who knows you’re there & won't always agree. Explore a world torn between light + dark where your choices shape Fade & her reality.

🔗 steam.pm/app/3433000

DOWNHILL 🏔 Wishlist on Steam! @downhillgame.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hey #PitchYaGame

DOWNHILL is an RPG about a girl with a voice in her head. You are not the girl. You are the voice.

⋆ An exploration of power and the abuse of it
⋆ Switch between parallel realities at will
⋆ Unlimited resurrections — at a disturbing price
⋆ Morality system

Play the demo on Steam!

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Connor Fineran (@cfineranauthor.bsky.social) is a writer, narrative designer & 2D artist best known for his book Blue Rose and Raven. He loves creating fantastical worlds that are as fun as they are thought-provoking. 💚

📂 Portfolio: www.connorfineran.com

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for letting us enjoy your characters and their cute chickens!! 🐔❤️

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 3d

Your drawings always have so much personality, it’s awesome!! 💖

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 4d

Lyndon “Tadpole” Ang (@poliwag.bsky.social) is a skilled community manager, writer, translator & 2D artist who’s widely admired in the industry. They have a knack for bringing characters to life that are fun, inclusive & totally unique! 💚

📂 Portfolio: tadpoletalks.carrd.co

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 4d

We’re such big fans of you and your incredible work!! 🩷

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 4d

Arunabh Das (@arunabhd.bsky.social) is a moderator at @entrylvldev.bsky.social, game designer & VFX artist with tons of industry experience. He consistently delivers cinematic visuals that pop with so much style and flair! 💚

📂 Portfolio: rktd.artstation.com

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 4d

Nanette (@slimecloud.bsky.social) is a game designer & cartoonist who specializes in making illustrations, zines, comics & music. Her work is described as colorful, freaky, whimsical & full of imagination! 💚

📂 Portfolio: linktr.ee/Nanettesclouds

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 4d

Splat (@splatthew.bsky.social) is a game designer & 2D illustrator who’s a true creative powerhouse. From their artwork to their games, everything they make is super bold & visually striking! 💚

📂 Portfolio: splat-comms.carrd.co

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ENTRY-LVL @entrylvldev.bsky.social · 4d

Aymi Gislason (@aymi1.bsky.social) is a multitalented game designer, VFX artist & 3D artist with top-notch modeling skills. She inspires others through monthly challenges, streaming + mentorship within the art community. 💚

📂 Portfolio: aymimakesgames.carrd.co

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