Alessandro Cossidente
@acossidente.bsky.social
🧔🏽 Freelance Games Marketing, PR and Comms Consultant.
🖥️ Running my own thing at acossidente.com. Before: Atari, Firesquid, Raw Fury, Critical Reflex and more!
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ Running my own thing at acossidente.com. Before: Atari, Firesquid, Raw Fury, Critical Reflex and more!
📧 [email protected]
Or... listen to this: "we are actively reducing e-waste and helping the planet while also avoiding unnecessary purchases"
Keep it up. Fuck big-tech.
Keep it up. Fuck big-tech.
![An article with the headline "[US people] are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy".](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jye22xkea3jqsabskhfec347/bafkreigunh6t53vvgp2sewo2fsy4xttrwgy3zrdwplje7j2qjop5jdeyxy@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Or... listen to this: "we are actively reducing e-waste and helping the planet while also avoiding unnecessary purchases"
Keep it up. Fuck big-tech.
Keep it up. Fuck big-tech.
Got back into VR games after working on one recently and man my arms are NOT having it today.
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Got back into VR games after working on one recently and man my arms are NOT having it today.
I was broke, living abroad, and trying to make ends meet when I found out I could get (some) money writing about video games.
Fast-forward a few years, someone asked me if I wanted to help them with some PR stuff and the rest, as they say, is history.
Fast-forward a few years, someone asked me if I wanted to help them with some PR stuff and the rest, as they say, is history.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I was broke, living abroad, and trying to make ends meet when I found out I could get (some) money writing about video games.
Fast-forward a few years, someone asked me if I wanted to help them with some PR stuff and the rest, as they say, is history.
Fast-forward a few years, someone asked me if I wanted to help them with some PR stuff and the rest, as they say, is history.
Any friend of Claire is a friend of mine - so I guess we have two people looking for a job here!
If you have any leads, this is the time to share!
If you have any leads, this is the time to share!
Two of my closest mates (who just had a baby) have been made redundant 😖
If anyone knows of roles pref remote (they're Ohio based but planning to move back to UK), lemme know please 💚
One works in design - so anything level / systems etc
Other is a programmer / tech producer / tech designer
If anyone knows of roles pref remote (they're Ohio based but planning to move back to UK), lemme know please 💚
One works in design - so anything level / systems etc
Other is a programmer / tech producer / tech designer
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Any friend of Claire is a friend of mine - so I guess we have two people looking for a job here!
If you have any leads, this is the time to share!
If you have any leads, this is the time to share!
Woke up to a slew of "we only do sponsored opportunities" emails after pitching 2 indie games last week and I think this warrants a note:
While I'm all for monetizing, most indie devs simply won't be able to afford smth like that. A single video is often more than a dev's whole marketing budget.
While I'm all for monetizing, most indie devs simply won't be able to afford smth like that. A single video is often more than a dev's whole marketing budget.
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Woke up to a slew of "we only do sponsored opportunities" emails after pitching 2 indie games last week and I think this warrants a note:
While I'm all for monetizing, most indie devs simply won't be able to afford smth like that. A single video is often more than a dev's whole marketing budget.
While I'm all for monetizing, most indie devs simply won't be able to afford smth like that. A single video is often more than a dev's whole marketing budget.
If you find yourself in France and have a chance to attend this - absolutely do it! Derek is amazing!
I'm giving an IN-PERSON Game Trailer Masterclass in FRANCE! Seven jam-packed hours of talking about the good and bad of making trailers 👀
January 19th in Paris
January 21st in Lyon
Here's a video with an overview, and the link to sign up 👇🏼
gamemasterclasses.catalogueformpro.com/7/business/2...
January 19th in Paris
January 21st in Lyon
Here's a video with an overview, and the link to sign up 👇🏼
gamemasterclasses.catalogueformpro.com/7/business/2...
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
If you find yourself in France and have a chance to attend this - absolutely do it! Derek is amazing!
😭😭😭
"I code so others can dream."
Gayming Icon and LGBTQ+ video game pioneer, Rebecca Heineman, has sadly passed away after a short, tough fight with aggressive cancer.
Read our obituary to this true industry trailblazer: gaymingmag.com/2025/11/gaym...
Gayming Icon and LGBTQ+ video game pioneer, Rebecca Heineman, has sadly passed away after a short, tough fight with aggressive cancer.
Read our obituary to this true industry trailblazer: gaymingmag.com/2025/11/gaym...
Gayming Icon and LGBTQ+ games pioneer, Rebecca Heineman, has died - Gayming Magazine
Rebecca Heineman, a trailblazing figure in the video game industry and a celebrated icon within the LGBTQ+ gaming community, has died.
gaymingmag.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
😭😭😭
Forget the dip in productivity, the fact that a bunch of major platforms have suddenly become unavailable because of a single set of technical issues shows just how over-reliant the world has become on relatively fragile infrastructure.
And that should be very worrying.
And that should be very worrying.
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Forget the dip in productivity, the fact that a bunch of major platforms have suddenly become unavailable because of a single set of technical issues shows just how over-reliant the world has become on relatively fragile infrastructure.
And that should be very worrying.
And that should be very worrying.
Reposted by Alessandro Cossidente
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
If you're mad about the Game Awards nominees, remember that those represent just a (very small) fraction of the whole industry.
There were over 17K games landing on Steam so far in 2025 - 10K using the "indie" tag. Get out there, try something weird, I'm sure you'll find something you'll love!
There were over 17K games landing on Steam so far in 2025 - 10K using the "indie" tag. Get out there, try something weird, I'm sure you'll find something you'll love!
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If you're mad about the Game Awards nominees, remember that those represent just a (very small) fraction of the whole industry.
There were over 17K games landing on Steam so far in 2025 - 10K using the "indie" tag. Get out there, try something weird, I'm sure you'll find something you'll love!
There were over 17K games landing on Steam so far in 2025 - 10K using the "indie" tag. Get out there, try something weird, I'm sure you'll find something you'll love!
Reposted by Alessandro Cossidente
steam machine de la abuela
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
steam machine de la abuela
🍄 What? Another mushrooms farm update nobody's asked for? We started a new batch a few days ago and they are already growing so much! 🍄
No worries, we'll go back to our regular indie games content soon!
No worries, we'll go back to our regular indie games content soon!
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🍄 What? Another mushrooms farm update nobody's asked for? We started a new batch a few days ago and they are already growing so much! 🍄
No worries, we'll go back to our regular indie games content soon!
No worries, we'll go back to our regular indie games content soon!
And after over three years of this shit, I'm finally FREE!
Oh, almost forgot: FUCK ADOBE!
Oh, almost forgot: FUCK ADOBE!
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
And after over three years of this shit, I'm finally FREE!
Oh, almost forgot: FUCK ADOBE!
Oh, almost forgot: FUCK ADOBE!
Reposted by Alessandro Cossidente
🆕 Participa en el Playtest de Unshine Arcade en Steam
📰 Primer proyecto independiente del desarrollador neerlandés Mardt
➡️ Combina sigilo, disparos y misterio en un salón recreativo abandonado con progresión roguelite
👉 puntoderespawn.com/noticias/uns...
#videojuegos | @acossidente.bsky.social
📰 Primer proyecto independiente del desarrollador neerlandés Mardt
➡️ Combina sigilo, disparos y misterio en un salón recreativo abandonado con progresión roguelite
👉 puntoderespawn.com/noticias/uns...
#videojuegos | @acossidente.bsky.social
Unshine Arcade presenta su primera versión de prueba en Steam
Mardt ha presentado Unshine Arcade, su primer proyecto como creador independiente.
puntoderespawn.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🆕 Participa en el Playtest de Unshine Arcade en Steam
📰 Primer proyecto independiente del desarrollador neerlandés Mardt
➡️ Combina sigilo, disparos y misterio en un salón recreativo abandonado con progresión roguelite
👉 puntoderespawn.com/noticias/uns...
#videojuegos | @acossidente.bsky.social
📰 Primer proyecto independiente del desarrollador neerlandés Mardt
➡️ Combina sigilo, disparos y misterio en un salón recreativo abandonado con progresión roguelite
👉 puntoderespawn.com/noticias/uns...
#videojuegos | @acossidente.bsky.social
Hey - this is one of mine! :D
CONTENT CREATORS! If you're looking for:
👾 A cool mix of roguelite and retro 3D Arcade;
👻 A spooky psychological horror plot;
🕹️ Gatcha and ticket-based upgrades;
We have a limited access demo you can play! Don't be shy, ping me for a code!
#indiegames #twitch
CONTENT CREATORS! If you're looking for:
👾 A cool mix of roguelite and retro 3D Arcade;
👻 A spooky psychological horror plot;
🕹️ Gatcha and ticket-based upgrades;
We have a limited access demo you can play! Don't be shy, ping me for a code!
#indiegames #twitch
FINALLY ANNOUNCING UNSHINE ARCADE!
An action-roguelite horror fusion in an abandoned arcade where you have to win tickets, collect gachas and free the mysterious virtual pet from the prize cabinet.
Wishlist on Steam!
An action-roguelite horror fusion in an abandoned arcade where you have to win tickets, collect gachas and free the mysterious virtual pet from the prize cabinet.
Wishlist on Steam!
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Hey - this is one of mine! :D
CONTENT CREATORS! If you're looking for:
👾 A cool mix of roguelite and retro 3D Arcade;
👻 A spooky psychological horror plot;
🕹️ Gatcha and ticket-based upgrades;
We have a limited access demo you can play! Don't be shy, ping me for a code!
#indiegames #twitch
CONTENT CREATORS! If you're looking for:
👾 A cool mix of roguelite and retro 3D Arcade;
👻 A spooky psychological horror plot;
🕹️ Gatcha and ticket-based upgrades;
We have a limited access demo you can play! Don't be shy, ping me for a code!
#indiegames #twitch
Something a bit different: while I'm still working in games, I recently acquired a small farm in the Italian mountains and started experimenting with different crops.
Today, my first flush of button mushrooms was ready to harvest! 🍄
Today, my first flush of button mushrooms was ready to harvest! 🍄
October 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Something a bit different: while I'm still working in games, I recently acquired a small farm in the Italian mountains and started experimenting with different crops.
Today, my first flush of button mushrooms was ready to harvest! 🍄
Today, my first flush of button mushrooms was ready to harvest! 🍄
Reposted by Alessandro Cossidente
I’ve been working for 15 years as an animator and I can tell you without a doubt, the best fix I ever found for imposter syndrome is living a full life where your days and worth don’t hinge on whether or not you were a good animator today.
October 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I’ve been working for 15 years as an animator and I can tell you without a doubt, the best fix I ever found for imposter syndrome is living a full life where your days and worth don’t hinge on whether or not you were a good animator today.
Spent a day putting together pitch lists, which means it's once again a good time for a reminder:
CONTENT CREATORS - ADD YOUR EMAILS TO YOUR PROFILES! I know it's a pain, but it's the only way we have to send games your way! 😭
Also keep an eye on this space! There's something coming soon!
CONTENT CREATORS - ADD YOUR EMAILS TO YOUR PROFILES! I know it's a pain, but it's the only way we have to send games your way! 😭
Also keep an eye on this space! There's something coming soon!
September 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Spent a day putting together pitch lists, which means it's once again a good time for a reminder:
CONTENT CREATORS - ADD YOUR EMAILS TO YOUR PROFILES! I know it's a pain, but it's the only way we have to send games your way! 😭
Also keep an eye on this space! There's something coming soon!
CONTENT CREATORS - ADD YOUR EMAILS TO YOUR PROFILES! I know it's a pain, but it's the only way we have to send games your way! 😭
Also keep an eye on this space! There's something coming soon!
I don't normally talk about my life online but I recently received my ADHD diagnosis and, while I'm still coming to terms with it, it explains so many of the struggles I've always considered normal for most of my adult life.
Really wish I did this a few years ago 😅
Really wish I did this a few years ago 😅
September 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I don't normally talk about my life online but I recently received my ADHD diagnosis and, while I'm still coming to terms with it, it explains so many of the struggles I've always considered normal for most of my adult life.
Really wish I did this a few years ago 😅
Really wish I did this a few years ago 😅
Spotlighting this because, let's be real, it's extremely cool!
Thanks! You can change the string count (1 to 200), so you can make basses as well. Here's a recent bass build:
bsky.app/profile/doub...
bsky.app/profile/doub...
Rickenbacker 4003 bass recreated!
#DoubleWhammyGame #guitar #customguitar #bass #custombass #indiegame #rhythmgame #ue5 #madewithunreal
#DoubleWhammyGame #guitar #customguitar #bass #custombass #indiegame #rhythmgame #ue5 #madewithunreal
August 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Spotlighting this because, let's be real, it's extremely cool!
There's a repurposed steel mill near my office that's a favourite among street artists, meaning there are often new murals popping up on the walls.
Today I took a detour and spotted this one. I feel it needs to be shared so as many people as possible can see how amazing it is.
Today I took a detour and spotted this one. I feel it needs to be shared so as many people as possible can see how amazing it is.
August 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
There's a repurposed steel mill near my office that's a favourite among street artists, meaning there are often new murals popping up on the walls.
Today I took a detour and spotted this one. I feel it needs to be shared so as many people as possible can see how amazing it is.
Today I took a detour and spotted this one. I feel it needs to be shared so as many people as possible can see how amazing it is.
To be fair I tried to be active on both platforms and while Twitter might be a bit better in terms of visibility for #indiedevs (that's not even always the case), the kind of interactions you get here on Bluesky are better by several orders of magnitude.
"By contrast, in 2025 thus far, Bluesky has driven "a hundred times as many page views" to Southern Fried Science as Twitter." arstechnica.com/science/2025...
More scientists choose Bluesky over Twitter
It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
To be fair I tried to be active on both platforms and while Twitter might be a bit better in terms of visibility for #indiedevs (that's not even always the case), the kind of interactions you get here on Bluesky are better by several orders of magnitude.
It's #wishlistwednesday again and here are some of the coolest games I spotted this week!
(clockwise, @mooncat.games, @doinkstudios.com, @ratpackdigital.com, @lunabeat.bsky.social)
Are you working on an interesting #indiegame? Drop a link below, I'm curious to see what you're up to!
(clockwise, @mooncat.games, @doinkstudios.com, @ratpackdigital.com, @lunabeat.bsky.social)
Are you working on an interesting #indiegame? Drop a link below, I'm curious to see what you're up to!
August 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It's #wishlistwednesday again and here are some of the coolest games I spotted this week!
(clockwise, @mooncat.games, @doinkstudios.com, @ratpackdigital.com, @lunabeat.bsky.social)
Are you working on an interesting #indiegame? Drop a link below, I'm curious to see what you're up to!
(clockwise, @mooncat.games, @doinkstudios.com, @ratpackdigital.com, @lunabeat.bsky.social)
Are you working on an interesting #indiegame? Drop a link below, I'm curious to see what you're up to!
I've been helping a friend look for new roles and I'm noticing more and more companies within #gamedev are back to on-site/hybrid roles.
As someone who's been working remotely for most of their career, I genuinely wonder: why insist on this? If anything, it sounds counterproductive.
As someone who's been working remotely for most of their career, I genuinely wonder: why insist on this? If anything, it sounds counterproductive.
August 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I've been helping a friend look for new roles and I'm noticing more and more companies within #gamedev are back to on-site/hybrid roles.
As someone who's been working remotely for most of their career, I genuinely wonder: why insist on this? If anything, it sounds counterproductive.
As someone who's been working remotely for most of their career, I genuinely wonder: why insist on this? If anything, it sounds counterproductive.
Just witnessed the most random exchange: some guy on a balcony yelling at a random passerby to leave because guy's dog was barking at them - all of this on a public road.
People need to chill
People need to chill
August 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Just witnessed the most random exchange: some guy on a balcony yelling at a random passerby to leave because guy's dog was barking at them - all of this on a public road.
People need to chill
People need to chill