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Back Alley Games @backalleygames.bsky.social · 2d

A snippet of the devlog for Dock King!!

Article: Dock King, Dev Log
Issue #019

Want to read more? You can pick up a copy at the link in bio

PC: In-game screenshot (c/o City Wizard Games)
#zine #magazine #chicago #midwest #indiegame #backalleygames #gamereview

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Can't Get Enough Games @cantgetenoughgames.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #NextFest! Cold Calling is our real-time puzzler where you run a switchboard and listen in on Cold War politicians in a wacky alternate history satire. We'd love it if you give it a try and leave a review! #gamedemo #demo #puzzlegame

Can't Get Enough Games @cantgetenoughgames.bsky.social · 14d

Our demo for Cold Calling is out RIGHT NOW!

Take control of the White House switchboard to route calls between JFK and other caricatured Cold War politicians.

Play the demo now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3874780/...

#gamedemo #indiegames #indiedev

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · 2d

Such a cool article, thanks for stopping by!

Culture Combine @culturecombine.bsky.social · 17d

If you're a gamer in Chicago you're lucky to be here, cuz the games scene is fire. We attended @indiecitygames.org 's CIGS a few weeks back and saw a bunch of great things. Good news, you can follow along with #Chicaghoul no matter where you live!

www.culturecombine.com/post/indie-c...

Indie City's Chicago Indie Game Showcase Shines with Great Games and an Immaculate Vibe

We’ve been surfing the scene since the very first BitBash. We were there for the Logan Playtest parties, VGA Gallery openings, collabs at MSI and the Art Institute, and the opening of Chi Gamespace. ...

www.culturecombine.com

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Brady Soglin | Tall Trails out NOW @bradysoglin.bsky.social · 26d

unfortunately, i had to add kernel-level anticheat to Tall Trails... #gamedev #indiegame

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BATTLE SUIT ACES OUT NOW 🤖 @team.trinketstudios.com · Sep 10

🗣️ BATTLE SUIT ACES RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣

🤖cool robots
🏳️‍🌈queer, found family narratives woven throughout the game
👨‍🍳made by beloved indie Battle Chef Brigade team
🃏📺part-card battler, part visual novel
🎨iconic anime art style

Coming to Switch, PS5, and PC on October 7th! don't miss this! 🫵

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Sep 11

Super glad you enjoyed, we’re doing our best and it wouldn’t be possible without the amazing community support!!! ❤️❤️

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Sep 10

Y’all TURNED OUT at this year’s CIGS!!!! 39 games, 500+ attendees, 3 amazing DJ’s, 5 incredible speakers, a bunch of live tattoos, and more than a few fuses blown, y’all made it an event to remember. We’re already pumped for the next one 💪🏼🔥🎮 #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Sep 9

😭🙏❤️

Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 31

ONE WEEK TO GO!!! #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025 #indiegame #convention

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 19

Only 19 days to go!!! #chicago #indie #game #showcase #gameshowcase #indiegame #cigs2025

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 19

If you’re not already, make sure to follow Back Alley Games!! This month they feature the amazing @vaaasm.com in their artist alley #zine

Back Alley Games @backalleygames.bsky.social · Aug 18

A sneak peak at July's Artist Alley featuring work by Vaaasm, bangin as always

Section: Artist's Alley
Issue #017

Want a copy? Link in bio (if I did it right)

PC: Unused Assets (c/o Vaaasm)
#zine #backalleygames #indiecitygames #gamereview #allstars #pixelart

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Simon @slepkin.bsky.social · Aug 17

I made a sign for the table and everything! Well, Liz made a sign, and I nitpicked about it.

Swarmforge @swarmforge.bsky.social · Aug 17

If you're wondering why I'm editing a trailer, it's because SOLARFLARE will have a booth at Chicago Indie Game Showcase (CIGS), hosted by @indiecitygames.org, on 9/6!

Stop by, fight robots with a friend, and tell me which character is your favorite (it's Bubblegum) and why (they're an #axolotl).

Flyer for Chicago Indie Game Showcase, listing all the games and sponsors.

Bubblegum the axolotl is only murderous when they need to be, which is frequently.

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Can't Get Enough Games @cantgetenoughgames.bsky.social · Aug 17

BREAKING NEWS: Cold Calling will be at Chicago Indie Game Showcase on September 6th, presented by @indiecitygames.org!
Play our Cold War telephone game and over 30 others at the Hairpin Arts Center in Logan Square.
Tickets available at www.indiecitygames.org/chicagoindie...

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Angelo @handleonline.bsky.social · Aug 15

Excited to announce that I'll be at the Chicago Indie Game Showcase, hosted by @indiecitygames.org on Sept 6th!

@actualnerds.bsky.social will have a booth, where you can chat and try the demo for System Purge: Hollow Point

Also love to see it represented on the shirt by Modest Merch

#indiegame

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 15

If you have any feedback on the song I DONT want to hear it it’s already perfect #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 15

23 days until CIGS and we got painting to do!! #chicago #indie #game #showcase

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 14

Omg worth it to know you saw

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 14

I am accepting tarot readings on request #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025 #indiegame

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 13

this was supposed to be a low-effort video until I discovered an in-app horror sound pack, that’s on me #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025 #indiegame

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 11

26 days to go, I’ll admit today’s challenge did not go well #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025 #indiegame #horrorgame

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 10

27 days!!! I’ll be dreaming about Escape From Slumberland until then #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs25

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 10

28 days, clock is ticking #chicago #indie #game #showcase #cigs2025

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 9

29 days to go #chicago #indie #game #showcase #indiegame #cigs2025

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Indie City Games @indiecitygames.org · Aug 9

30 days until CIGS (meant to upload yesterday oops) #chicago #indie #game #showcase

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Sonk @sonki-boy.bsky.social · Jul 10

HEY I PUT OUT A GAME?!?!

A few days ago I released Surfin Sewers as an entry to the @indiecitygames.org 2025 Allstars Game Jam! It’s a short infinite runner arcade game so feel free to check it out, give it a few rounds, and post your score in the itch comments!

sonki-boy.itch.io/surfin-sewers

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