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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 24m

I love seeing how far projects come from from their humble origins. There are no "small" games when you realize how much work goes into all of them. Check out the demo here: store.steampowered.com/app/3939600/...

Paci ⛏️ @hookariagames.com · 3h

Hold The Mine has been in development since December 2023. Here is a timelapse of the shots I have taken almost every day from the first day until today.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 17h

Gunlocked 2 gets a Turbo Mode, leaderboards, 80 weapon enhancements, a new playable character, and yes - more. 20% off all week. Buy it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... Like 💚 and share 🔃. #pixelart #indiegaming #shmup #roguelite

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 22h

Games don't tickle my nostalgia bone anymore than this. The trailer alone. Oh my glob. store.steampowered.com/app/533610/J... #indiegames #pixelart #retrogaming

Save 25% on Jet Gunner: Refueled on Steam

Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to ge...

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 22h

Lol, this is a very old post

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˗ˏˋ Jeanne ˊˎ˗ @janeprigent.bsky.social · 1d

There's something horrible about working on Hold the Mine...

🎵🎸It's having THIS song in my head ALL THE TIME 🎸🎵
(yes you know the one.)

Please enjoy this little thing I made to exorcise it out of my mind

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Paci ⛏️ @hookariagames.com · 1d

HOLD THE MINE demo is available NOW!

We have made a lot of improvements since the playtest version.

⛏️Dig, collect resources and construct powefull buildings
⚔️Maximize your heroes, spells and relics
🛒Discover the new shop and pet the mole?!
🌜Defend your mine against monsters at night and go nuts!

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 1d

Looks fantastic!

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Harry Dean Hudson @hdh.me · 7d

New episode of Probably Designed is live! This week we have the first of a two-part conversation with @trampolinetales.com (dev/designer of Luck Be A Landlord and Maze Mice)and @newobject.bsky.social (dev/designer of Ballionaire).

Blog/transcript version is here: my.playful.work/probably-des...

Probably Designed: Luck Be A Ballionaire

This week we have a really interesting conversation for you. It's a three-way conversation with myself, Brian Long, the developer and designer of Ballionaire, and Dan DiIorio, the designer and develop...

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Pixeljam Games @pixeljamgames.bsky.social · 11d

The Dino Run 2 End Of Kickstarter Campaign MegaStream Starts Now: www.twitch.tv/pixeljamgames

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Julian // Calm Pewter Games @calmpewter.games · 14d

This was a super fun conversation to have. It may also be fun to listen to!
Harry's great and I swear this pod is going places, honored to have been an early bird in the stacked roster of guests 🙌💜

#podcast #gamedev #gamedesign #indie #multiplayer

Harry Dean Hudson @hdh.me · 15d

Episode 4! @calmpewter.games and I yapping about multiplayer. Please, to enjoy:

YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAWa...

Transcript: my.playful.work/probably-des...

and RSS in the normal places: rss.com/podcasts/pro....

Probably Designed: Multiplayer with Calm Pewter

YouTube video by Playful Work

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Pixeljam Games @pixeljamgames.bsky.social · 15d

The Dino Run 2 Kickstarter has 4 days left!

If you've been waiting to back the project, now is the time to do it 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/pix...

Come get immediate access to our world-building tools and join the movement to make Dino Run 2 as good as it can be... 🦕💚

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 15d

It's time! Get Gunlocked 2 for 15% off, and save even more in a bundle with Nova Drift store.steampowered.com/bundle/57556... Or grab the Gunlocked Complete bundle for huge savings on the entire series store.steampowered.com/bundle/58160... #SteamSale #IndieDev #IndieGame

Save 34% on Gunlocked 2 + Nova Drift on Steam

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Neoriceisgood @neoriceisgood.bsky.social · 20d

Anyone got any more suggestions for chicken breeds for me to pixel? #pixelart

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · 29d

Gunlocked 2's 0.20.00 Patch, "Gungeons and Dragons" is now live! Check out the patch notes here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/349...

The next update, 0.25.00 will be the biggest yet! #indiegame #gamedev

Gunlocked 2 - Patch 0.20.00 - Steam News

A fiery new update brings a new pilot, new weapon, new boss, new utilities, and new achievements

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Sep 8

Gunlocked 2's Supply Drop update supply dropped a little early today! Features a new pilot, new weapons, dozens of new upgrades, and tons more! store.steampowered.com/news/app/349... Like and share! Like and share, please? #indiegame #gamedev #patchnotes #update

Gunlocked 2 - The Supply Drop Update - Steam News

Patch 0.15.00 brings a host of new content and requested features, major updates to boss mechanics, and significant improvements to balance and pacing.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey man, I sent you a key for Gunlocked 2, and there's a huge content update coming on Sept 8th. Let me know if it got lost in the shuffle. store.steampowered.com/news/app/349...

Gunlocked 2 - Patch Preview - Steam News

Find out what's in store for Patch 0.15.00.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 27

Gunlocked 2 gets its second major polish patch featuring a variety of community requested and inspired changes and additions: store.steampowered.com/news/app/349... There's still 22 hours left to get it for 10% off! #gamedev #indiegames

Gunlocked 2 - Patch 0.12.00 - Steam News

This patch represents the culmination of almost all previously received feedback, and focuses on balance, usability, and visual polish.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 25

GoatForceGaming seems to dig Gunlocked 2 youtube.com/clip/UgkxznI... I think you will too!

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 24

Hop in the Discord discord.gg/DYn5QZ8H, there's a good community and better systems for reporting and seeing what's been reported. Keep in mind a massive patch went out today that fixed a ton of stuff already. So probably check that out before making any bug reports.

Join the FromLefcourt Discord Server!

Check out the FromLefcourt community on Discord - hang out with 150 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 24

The first big post-launch polish patch is here for Gunlocked 2: steamcommunity.com/games/349283... Now is a great time to grab a copy while the launch discount is still active! store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #gamedev #indiegame #patchnotes

Steam :: Gunlocked 2 :: Patch 0.11.00

This is the first large polish patch based on feedback and bug reports. It touches just about every system in the game.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 23

A new public beta branch is now live for Gunlocked 2, if you want to test the latest changes before they're live on the main branch store.steampowered.com/news/app/349... #indiegame #gamedev

Gunlocked 2 - Public Beta Branch - Steam News

A new public beta branch for testing the latest bug fixes and features before adding them to the main build is now available.

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Gunlocked 2 is available today. Spread the good word, buy the great game: store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #indiegame #gamedev #pixelart #shmup #retrogaming

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thanks for the kind words!

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Gunlocked 2 has entered Early Access! Grab your copy today and save your future self some money. store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... #gamedev #indiegames #pixelart

Save 10% on Gunlocked 2 on Steam

Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, br...

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FromLefcourt @fromlefcourt.bsky.social · Aug 18

Celebrating the imminent launch of Gunlocked 2 with a Steam sale. 50% off my previous releases all week! store.steampowered.com/developer/Fr... #gamedev #indiegame #steamsale

Steam Developer: FromLefcourt

Solo developer of genre-blending, pixel art extravaganzas.

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