Joel Auterson | DWG out 15th December!!!
@joelotter.com
Irish game dev, poet, cat dad. I make games at @bearwaves.com, maintain the eos4j library and the Growl game engine! he/him
🦣 https://otter.garden/@joel
🌐 https://www.joelotter.com
🦣 https://otter.garden/@joel
🌐 https://www.joelotter.com
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Hello new folks, welcome to Bluesky! I’m Joel and I am from NI. I made a game called Feud, am making my own game engine called Growl, and write poems. I look after a very old cat and I love mountains.
Welcome. It’s safer here.
Welcome. It’s safer here.
I cannot get enough of this album. I listen to it then I think about this post and then I go back for more album
the glittering, jubilant piano coming bursting through after he sings "there is only dance music in times of war"... so special www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT0R...
Geese - 100 Horses (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Geese
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I cannot get enough of this album. I listen to it then I think about this post and then I go back for more album
We’re two weeks out from release now so I wanna take a minute to shout out @absintheuse.bsky.social who did us a go-to-market plan for the game. None of us have a *clue* how to do any of this stuff and Haley’s guidance and patience with answering even the stupid questions has been so invaluable.
Wanna snag a cool username on launch day? First come, first served!
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We’re two weeks out from release now so I wanna take a minute to shout out @absintheuse.bsky.social who did us a go-to-market plan for the game. None of us have a *clue* how to do any of this stuff and Haley’s guidance and patience with answering even the stupid questions has been so invaluable.
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DO THE BEARWAVE
A new dance move?
Or just a friendly gesture? 🐻👋
Dave's Word Game is just 2 weeks away...
‼️Presave at playdwg.com
@bearwaves.com
#indiegame #indiedev #wordgame #dwg
A new dance move?
Or just a friendly gesture? 🐻👋
Dave's Word Game is just 2 weeks away...
‼️Presave at playdwg.com
@bearwaves.com
#indiegame #indiedev #wordgame #dwg
December 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
DO THE BEARWAVE
A new dance move?
Or just a friendly gesture? 🐻👋
Dave's Word Game is just 2 weeks away...
‼️Presave at playdwg.com
@bearwaves.com
#indiegame #indiedev #wordgame #dwg
A new dance move?
Or just a friendly gesture? 🐻👋
Dave's Word Game is just 2 weeks away...
‼️Presave at playdwg.com
@bearwaves.com
#indiegame #indiedev #wordgame #dwg
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Thanks @pocketgamercom.bsky.social for the kind words:
"for those who enjoy not just showing off thesaurus-level knowledge, but also dunking on friends ... a great new addition to your catalogue."
www.pocketgamer.com/daves-word-g...
"for those who enjoy not just showing off thesaurus-level knowledge, but also dunking on friends ... a great new addition to your catalogue."
www.pocketgamer.com/daves-word-g...
Dave's Word Game looks to offer an indie alternative to Wordle when it arrives next month
If you're looking for a new offering in terms of word puzzler, then the aptly named Dave's Word Game coming soon to mobile may be for you.
www.pocketgamer.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Thanks @pocketgamercom.bsky.social for the kind words:
"for those who enjoy not just showing off thesaurus-level knowledge, but also dunking on friends ... a great new addition to your catalogue."
www.pocketgamer.com/daves-word-g...
"for those who enjoy not just showing off thesaurus-level knowledge, but also dunking on friends ... a great new addition to your catalogue."
www.pocketgamer.com/daves-word-g...
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The Tories are named for an Irish word, 'Toraidhe'/'Tóraí' meaning highwayman, or robber.
So we could help you out again by renaming UK Labour the "Sleeveens" from 'Slíbhín', meaning conman, honourless person or habitual liar.
So we could help you out again by renaming UK Labour the "Sleeveens" from 'Slíbhín', meaning conman, honourless person or habitual liar.
November 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Tories are named for an Irish word, 'Toraidhe'/'Tóraí' meaning highwayman, or robber.
So we could help you out again by renaming UK Labour the "Sleeveens" from 'Slíbhín', meaning conman, honourless person or habitual liar.
So we could help you out again by renaming UK Labour the "Sleeveens" from 'Slíbhín', meaning conman, honourless person or habitual liar.
Doesn’t our @okw.bsky.social have a lovely soothing voice
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Doesn’t our @okw.bsky.social have a lovely soothing voice
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November 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The diplomatic "achievement" of the ceasefire was to recalibrate the tempo of the genocide sufficiently to get it off the front pages and the news bulletins, thus alleviating the political pressure on Israel's western accomplices.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Astro Bloc and Talisk at Metronome in Nottingham. Just fantastic.
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Astro Bloc and Talisk at Metronome in Nottingham. Just fantastic.
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🧩 Dave’s Word Game is a new daily word puzzle that fits into that #Wordle space in your routine.
🐻👋 It’s from @bearwaves.com, the indie studio I’m part of.
🙏 It’s out Dec 15, pre-save it on iOS or Android at playdwg.com
🐻👋 It’s from @bearwaves.com, the indie studio I’m part of.
🙏 It’s out Dec 15, pre-save it on iOS or Android at playdwg.com
Dave's Word Game
A new daily word game. Find words, clear squares, and aim for the top score.
playdwg.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🧩 Dave’s Word Game is a new daily word puzzle that fits into that #Wordle space in your routine.
🐻👋 It’s from @bearwaves.com, the indie studio I’m part of.
🙏 It’s out Dec 15, pre-save it on iOS or Android at playdwg.com
🐻👋 It’s from @bearwaves.com, the indie studio I’m part of.
🙏 It’s out Dec 15, pre-save it on iOS or Android at playdwg.com
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Wanna snag a cool username on launch day? First come, first served!
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Wanna snag a cool username on launch day? First come, first served!
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
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November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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an absurd and destructive move from valve towards one of the most exciting studios out there
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
an absurd and destructive move from valve towards one of the most exciting studios out there
god damnit I had fully given up on this game and I'm sure I'll get a "fell for it again" award but bungie still do make a hell of a trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqic...
Destiny 2: Renegades | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Destiny 2
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
god damnit I had fully given up on this game and I'm sure I'll get a "fell for it again" award but bungie still do make a hell of a trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqic...
Hey so you can pre register for our game now. This is sort of equivalent to Steam wishlisting in that it really helps us out. Might make the algorithm smile on us. Please have a look! 🙇♀️
Wanna snag a cool username on launch day? First come, first served!
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
👉 Pre-register now to play Dec 15th: www.playdwg.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Hey so you can pre register for our game now. This is sort of equivalent to Steam wishlisting in that it really helps us out. Might make the algorithm smile on us. Please have a look! 🙇♀️
I’m quite ill today and largely can’t move, so it seems like a good time to say: I’ve been using Linux as a daily driver for nearly 20 years. If you’re looking at trying it out, consider this an open door, no stupid questions, AMA. I am cursed with really enjoying talking about Linux. Help a brother
If you're suddenly getting a load of CPU/High-fan usage on windows startup for no reason, and CPU load is looking low in task-manager - Uninstalling update KB5068861 in Windows Updates resolved it for me. Something in that update is making the CPU go screwy (Intel i5 14600KF for me)
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I’m quite ill today and largely can’t move, so it seems like a good time to say: I’ve been using Linux as a daily driver for nearly 20 years. If you’re looking at trying it out, consider this an open door, no stupid questions, AMA. I am cursed with really enjoying talking about Linux. Help a brother
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AVOID DAIRY ELSE WIND
(Make my coffee with oat milk please)
Dave's Word Game (lactose free) available 15th Dec
@bearwaves.com
#wordgame #indiegame #lactose #wordle
(Make my coffee with oat milk please)
Dave's Word Game (lactose free) available 15th Dec
@bearwaves.com
#wordgame #indiegame #lactose #wordle
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
AVOID DAIRY ELSE WIND
(Make my coffee with oat milk please)
Dave's Word Game (lactose free) available 15th Dec
@bearwaves.com
#wordgame #indiegame #lactose #wordle
(Make my coffee with oat milk please)
Dave's Word Game (lactose free) available 15th Dec
@bearwaves.com
#wordgame #indiegame #lactose #wordle
aron! and Dodie at Roundhouse
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
aron! and Dodie at Roundhouse
After hearing about it on Side Story, Anthology of the Killer has become one of my favourite games I played this year. Just absurdly good.
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
After hearing about it on Side Story, Anthology of the Killer has become one of my favourite games I played this year. Just absurdly good.
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I’ve had my phone in dark mode for about six years but I confess I do really like the colour palette for light mode
We’re releasing a mobile game in 2025, of course we have light and dark modes.
Which is your favourite?
Which is your favourite?
November 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I’ve had my phone in dark mode for about six years but I confess I do really like the colour palette for light mode
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We’re releasing a mobile game in 2025, of course we have light and dark modes.
Which is your favourite?
Which is your favourite?
November 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We’re releasing a mobile game in 2025, of course we have light and dark modes.
Which is your favourite?
Which is your favourite?
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QUIT
UR
JOB
Dave's Word Game out on 15th December
@bearwaves.com
#indiegames #wordle #wordgames #indiedev
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JOB
Dave's Word Game out on 15th December
@bearwaves.com
#indiegames #wordle #wordgames #indiedev
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
QUIT
UR
JOB
Dave's Word Game out on 15th December
@bearwaves.com
#indiegames #wordle #wordgames #indiedev
UR
JOB
Dave's Word Game out on 15th December
@bearwaves.com
#indiegames #wordle #wordgames #indiedev
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So immediately more-ish and instantly brought my competitive streak back out. Can’t wait for people to get their hands on this (but you have to score lower than me k thx bye)
🧩 Dave’s Word Game is your next daily word challenge!
Test your vocab, strategy, and foresight. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day. Beat your friends to the top of the leaderboard.
👉 Be among the first to play on Dec 15th
Test your vocab, strategy, and foresight. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day. Beat your friends to the top of the leaderboard.
👉 Be among the first to play on Dec 15th
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
So immediately more-ish and instantly brought my competitive streak back out. Can’t wait for people to get their hands on this (but you have to score lower than me k thx bye)