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Xavier Stambaugh

@hamm1eshamlet.bsky.social

Experienced in a million things, expert of none๐ŸŒŽ | Opinions are my own๐Ÿ“ | Marketing Lead @ Akupara Games๐Ÿข | He/Him https://www.akuparagames.com/

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Latest posts by hamm1eshamlet.bsky.social on Bluesky

Playing through the Evil Within and the "Haunted" are INSANE. Everyone sees my lil pinky toe and decides it's fuck me day

11.08.2025 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

proud of you :')

08.08.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸฑPurrfect Loop ranked #115 out of 9,654 for Best Narrative in #GMTKJam !

Thank you for playing my quirky cat speed-dating game! ๐Ÿ’–

You can still play in your browser on @itchio.bsky.social:
faemidway.itch.io/purrfect-loop

08.08.2025 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We've acquired the historic game magazine Computer Entertainer.

As in, we got the rights. We own the magazine. And we're putting it into the Creative Commons for anyone to use for free.

Learn more: gamehistory.org/computerente...

06.08.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3794    ๐Ÿ” 1144    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 44    ๐Ÿ“Œ 90

It's always funny to me that devs push "free demos." Free demos give existence to "paid demos" which I've... never seen. Did paid demos ever exist or do we just put "free" in front of it so we can target some receptor in peoples brain

05.08.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Presenting ๐ŸฑPurrfect Loop,๐Ÿ’– my cat speed-dating submission for GMTK Game Jam 2025! @gamemakerstoolkit.com

Hop from date to date and find the love of your 9 lives!
๐Ÿ’ฌ~5,800 words of dialogue ๐Ÿ˜ณ
๐ŸˆScraggly cat art + menus
๐ŸŽถCustom music ft. my IRL cat

Play in your browser, rate on @itchio.bsky.social ๐Ÿค

03.08.2025 20:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I've been watching some creators play and it looks AWESOME! Hope you enjoy :)

30.07.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Valorant has become so unfun to play these days. I don't know what happened but everyone is mald right out of the gate and treats everyone like scum of the earth. I've had 5 games in a row with half the team malding while passive aggressively berating everyone in the lobby.

27.07.2025 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our GIGA NEWS is OUT!๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ

GIGASWORD launches on PC October 2.

One GIGASWORD. One God Crystal. One unlikely hero.

Wishlist and play the demo on Steam.

22.07.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There's now 200 (!) asset packs on my website, they're ALL completely free and public domain so ready to be used in any sort of project ๐ŸŽ‰

gameassets.com

21.07.2025 22:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 241    ๐Ÿ” 62    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gigasword Launches October 2 on Steam โ€“ Puzzle-Fueled Metroidvania from Studio Hybrid Get ready to carry the burden of humanityโ€”literally. During the recent Secret Sauce Showcase, publisher Akupara Games and solo developer Studio Hybrid revealed that the long-awaited action-puzzleโ€ฆ

Gigasword Launches October 2 on Steam โ€“ Puzzle-Fueled Metroidvania from Studio Hybrid

monstervine.com/2025/07/giga...

19.07.2025 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GIGASWORD confirma su fecha de lanzamiento en PC Akupara Games se une con el desarrollador independiente Studio Hybrid para lanzar GIGASWORD en PC el prรณximo 2 de octubre.

๐Ÿ†• NOVEDADES

๐Ÿ“ฐ GIGASWORD confirma su fecha de lanzamiento en PC

@akuparagames.bsky.social | #GIGASWORD | #Videojuegos | #IndieGames

๐Ÿ” ยกDescubre todos los detalles! ๐Ÿ‘‡
puntoderespawn.com/noticias/gig...

20.07.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cโ€™est officiel๐Ÿ•น๏ธ

Lโ€™Action Puzzle #Metroidvania #GIGASWORD se date๐ŸŽž๏ธ

โœ…Dรฉmoโžก๏ธ #Steam
โœ…2 octobre๐Ÿ—“๏ธsur #PC ๐ŸŽฎ

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธโžก๏ธ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ELV...

#JV #Jeuxvideo #Games #Videogames #Indie #Indiegame #Indiedev #gamedev #gaming #puzzlegame #epicgamesstore #gog #ps5 #xbox #switch2 #pixelart

21.07.2025 09:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GIGASWORD recebe data de lanรงamento | OtakuPT A Akupara Games e a Studio Hybrid anunciaram que o metroidvania GIGASWORD, vai ser lanรงado no dia 2 de outubro para o PC (Steam, Epic Games Store e GOG). Na descriรงรฃo de GIGASWORD podemos ler: Equilib...

GIGASWORD recebe data de lanรงamento www.otakupt.com/jogos/gigasw...

21.07.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GIGASWORD launches Octoberย 2 Action puzzle Metroidvania game GIGASWORD will launch for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on October 2, publisher Akupara Games and developer Studio Hybrid announced.

GIGASWORD launches Octoberย 2

Action puzzle Metroidvania game GIGASWORD will launch for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on October 2, publisher Akupara Games and developer Studio Hybrid announced.

20.07.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GIGASWORD RELEASES OCT 2ND!!!

PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS WISHLIST THIS GAME ๐Ÿ˜ญ
store.steampowered.com/app/1885930/...

19.07.2025 23:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Long ago, the Nocturne and humans were at peace. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“–But famine breeds corruption.

Only an unlikely hero, equipped with the might of the ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธGIGASWORD, can save humanity from peril.

This epic retro-inspired puzzle platformer by @studiohybrid.bsky.social releases Oct 2 on PC.

19.07.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The all-new action-puzzle Metroidvania game Gigasword has been given a proper release date, as it arrives for PC this October. #indiedev #indiegame The all-new action-puzzle Metroidvania game Gigasword has been given a proper release date, as it arrives for PC this October

The all-new action-puzzle Metroidvania game Gigasword has been given a proper release date, as it arrives for PC this October. #indiedev #indiegame

19.07.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is where I post from

19.07.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Slash Away All Competition This October in GIGASWORD Akupara Games and Studio Hybrid just announced that Metroidvania GIGASWORD is slashing its way to PC this October! A lush, retro adventure with great style.

I was already interested in GIGASWORD. But after seeing more in the new trailer, I am really eager for this new Metroidvania www.heypoorplayer.com/2025/07/19/s...

19.07.2025 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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THREE MORE DAYS until the Secret Sauce Showcase

๐Ÿ”ธ40+ new game trailers
๐Ÿ”ธ10 exclusive dev diaries
๐Ÿ”ธLudwig is also here???

11AM PT/2PM ET. COME THROUGH

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkAY...

16.07.2025 22:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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If you only watched the trailer for this game you would feel INSANE after playing for 30min... amazing game tho ๐Ÿ’ฏ

It probably needs content warnings at times for some darker themes but a must play. It's also 90% off at only $0.99 so there's no reason not to!

store.steampowered.com/app/655730/T...

17.07.2025 03:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mortal Kombat II | Trailer Event Kountdown YouTube video by Warner Bros.

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
www.youtube.com/live/2pJUnT9...

16.07.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

NL comment has me ๐Ÿ’€

15.07.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Godot FPS Complete Tutorial Series - YouTube In this tutorial series I walk you through the whole process of creating an FPS game with a map and fully animated enemies. We start out by creating a charac...

Honestly I'm really clicking with LegionGames tutorials, love everything about them. (they're a bit dated but keeps things interesting)
youtube.com/playlist?lis...

14.07.2025 03:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bless You @kenney.nl ๐Ÿ™ the kingliest of kings, slowly bashing my head with your beautiful pieces of work ๐Ÿ’—

14.07.2025 03:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Jesus will not turn water into Baja Blast for Brian 

Which does not feel very savior like

Jesus will not turn water into Baja Blast for Brian Which does not feel very savior like

13.07.2025 23:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1461    ๐Ÿ” 223    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

ayo why didn't people tell me the Nameless King was so difficult :o

13.07.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Elden Ring is the superior FromSoft game when compared to DS3. In my first playthrough of DS3 right now and holy cow, there are way too many gimmicky bosses. The actual level design and creep enemies are top tier but the boss fights just feel eh when compared. Fireshrine soundtrack goes HARD tho

13.07.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Next weekend, ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธGIGASWORD will be in the Secret Sauce showcase by @offbrand.games + @opensaucelive.bsky.social !

If you're in the SF Bay Area stop by our booth and wield the mighty GIGASWORD! ๐ŸŽฎ @studiohybrid.bsky.social

At home? Tune into the digital showcase for a GIGA announcement on July 19th๐Ÿ’˜

11.07.2025 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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