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The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔴 We're live now with the lovely folks from @togeproductions.bsky.social 🔴

Come join us and learn more about the development behind @wmogame.bsky.social!

twitch.tv/styra101
twitch.tv/fjordyboy

The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Aug 15

Inspired by Resident Evil Outbreak and now taken on a life of its own, @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social are taking a behind-the-scenes peek at Whisper Mountain Outbreak with the devs from @togeproductions.bsky.social ! 🧟🔫

Tune in for the livestreamed interview on 18th August, 9PM!

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · Aug 13

I may or may not have posted this on my account instead of @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social account 💀

The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Aug 13

Do @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social have what it takes to write their way to success... and maybe find romance along the way? 📝♥️

Talents by @izumigames.bsky.social is out now, and we're excited to check it out this August 15th!

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The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Aug 13

Do @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social have what it takes to write their way to success... and maybe find romance along the way? 📝♥️

Talents by @izumigames.bsky.social is out now, and we're excited to check it out this August 15th!

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South East Asia Game Aesthetic @seagamethetic.bsky.social · Jul 7

Did you know that Upin Ipin Universe is made by Streamline Studios (Malaysia)?

That's right, this is a reference to a fact that the studio has not been paid their staffs for almost a year and layoff their staffs

nmiagaming.com/streamline-s...

www.kakuchopurei.com/2024/06/stre...

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Burhan @burhanplays.bsky.social · Jul 3

My friends in the Southeast Asian game dev community is organising Palestine charity bundle on @itch.io.

Submissions are open until 13 July 2025.
And all reposts are very much appreciated.

You can follow us on @seagamesforgood.bsky.social to get updates.

Games for Palestine Charity 2025

A game jam from 2025-06-15 to 2025-07-13 hosted by Junch & seagamesforgood. The people of Palestine continue to be subjected to repeated hostilities, destruction of homes and livelihoods, critical inf...

itch.io

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Tanat Boozayaangool @ Gamescom Asia @tanatb.housefuckinggame.com · Jun 19

Building Relationships is a silly game where you can:
💨 move like a real house
🏩 romance buildings
🎣 go fishing for cars
💦 also be degraded (only if u want to be)

Coming in 2025 :)
store.steampowered.com/app/2666920/...

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The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Jun 15

Capitalism, minigames and death. The perfect combination for a game show with Eat The Rich !

Join us this Monday at 9.00pm as we fight each other, both in game and in real life

*Strength of friendship after games not guaranteed

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The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Jun 12

⚠️ Schedule Update ⚠️

Due to an urgent matter, @styra101.bsky.social will be pushing his stream to tomorrow, June 13th Friday @ 9.00pm GMT+8

The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Jun 9

Steam Next Fest is here! Join our fellow Cham Drinkers who will be checking out some interesting demos ♥️

And we've got several SEA games we're planning on featuring who are part of the Steam Next Fest!

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Junch @junchgaming.bsky.social · Jun 11

Finally ready to talk about the project 📢📢

Excited to share the launch of @seagamesforgood.bsky.social - a community-powered initiative to do GOOD, and as its first project - Play for Peace: Games for Palestine Charity in partnership with @unrwausa.bsky.social.

More below⬇️

itch.io/jam/games-fo...

Games for Palestine Charity 2025

A game jam from 2025-06-15 to 2025-07-11 hosted by Junch. The people of Palestine continue to be subjected to repeated hostilities, destruction of homes and livelihoods, critical infrastructure, and d...

itch.io

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Southeast Asian Games Showcase (SEAGS) @seagshowcase.bsky.social · Jun 5

📢 The first ever Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition kicks off on June 7th 12PM PT / 3PM ET featuring trailers, updates & exclusive reveals from over 40 Southeast Asian games and developers 🌏

Links below 👇
youtube.com/@SEAGamesShowcase
twitch.tv/SEAGamesShowcase

#SEAGShowcase

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · Jun 5

Now that I finished P3R, time to jump into another turn-base game ♥️

Will be co-working earlier in the day but see you all tomorrow night for some expeditions o7

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · Jun 4

Nearly forgot to post because of ✨declining mental health ✨ but

We'll be co-streaming the South East Asian Showcase happening this Saturday night! Be sure to join us as we yell on stream and hype up SEA games!

Tq @seagshowcase.bsky.social for what I'm sure would be an amazing show <3

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Steve Lee @stevelee.bsky.social · May 25

🧵of my level / game design videos, talks etc:

Every game designer should understand Orthogonal Design:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW5s...

Dishonored 2 LD critiques Dishonored 1 level:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQD...

Why Speed Level Design videos are so misleading:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcCF...

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 24

🔴 We're live now with @nathalietay.bsky.social and we're doing full 3-purple star runs in @kopiforge.bsky.social 's SEDAP! 🔴

twitch.tv/styra101

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Southeast Asian Games Showcase (SEAGS) @seagshowcase.bsky.social · May 20

🌏 The Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition premiers on Saturday June 7th!

Watch LIVE
bit.ly/SEAGShowcase...
🕛June 7, 12PM (PST) / 3PM (EST)
🕛June 8, 2AM (GMT+7) / 3AM (GMT+8)

🔥 Exclusive reveals, new trailers, and updates from 45+ Southeast Asian games.

#SEAGShowcase

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 21

Look it's my first playtest credit!

Speaking of, I have an extra key to giveaway for Rift Riff happening on stream this weekend so be sure to join in!

If you like kinda cutesy tower defence games, this would be up your alley ♥️

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 13

🔴 Live now checking out Deck of Haunts right now! 🔴

I forgot to prep visual sorry <3 Thank you @dangen-ent.bsky.social for the key!

twitch.tv/styra101

Twitch

Twitch is the world

twitch.tv

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · May 9

emotional day for me. managed to lead my team & release Rift Riff being caretaker of my wife (long covid, hasn’t been out of bed this year) and our 2yo son. i’m exhausted. proud. anxious.

it would make my day if u can repost, buy, enjoy, review🙏🏼

Rift Riff: store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...

my son (face hidden behind an emoji) and I on the release day of rift riff

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · May 9

Rift Riff is OUT NOW!!

Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world.

store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...

Buy it
Try it
Review it
Repost the heck outa’ this!!1!

… and here's a feature trailer explaining what I think is noteworthy about our tower defense game!
youtu.be/ePCOuvXU-t0

Rift Riff - Feature Trailer

YouTube video by Adriaan de Jongh

youtu.be

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 8

I am only a junior but I am also half British/European. Is that good enough?

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 5

It's an amazing game! Best wishes for the launch!

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 1

Sadly have to cut the stream a bit short, my throat is acting up mid stream so will be continue the following games tomorrow @ 9.00pm GMT+8!

- Of the Lilies
- Am I Nima
- Mythical Dateline

So sorry everyone 🙏 Please stay hydrated (unlike me)

Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 1

Will be checking the following:
- Isekai-ya by Oyen Studio
- Kooeh by Twilight Foundry Games
- Love in Tiny Spaces by @battlebrewpro.bsky.social
- Falling Rain by Alkaline Game
- Of the Lilies by Startris Studio
- Am I Nima by HO! Games
- Mythical Dateline by ME (wow)

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 1

Will be checking the following:
- Isekai-ya by Oyen Studio
- Kooeh by Twilight Foundry Games
- Love in Tiny Spaces by @battlebrewpro.bsky.social
- Falling Rain by Alkaline Game
- Of the Lilies by Startris Studio
- Am I Nima by HO! Games
- Mythical Dateline by ME (wow)

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Styra101 / Darren Barker ➡️ FYP Grind @styra101.bsky.social · May 1

🔴 Live now checking out some games from Indie Jam !🔴

twitch.tv/styra101

The Cham Drinkers @thechamdrinkers.bsky.social · Apr 29

📅 Thursday, May 1st:

(Time of streams are set to GMT+8 timezones)

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Arief Johan @ariefjohan.bsky.social · Apr 29

Both @antioedipus3000.bsky.social and I planned our joint birthday party around Indie Jam Weekend so that we could celebrate with some of our closest friends in the Southeast Asian games industry 🥳

Huge props to the amazing @soyacomu.bsky.social for commemorating the celebration ✨

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