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An 80s synthwave background with, neon purple, pink, and purple grid as far as the horizon and a blazing golden sunrise with hotpink stripes. Large black and white QR code directing to the TTRPGirls player application form. Header reads 'Casting 6 actual plays with all women+femme tables. Bullet points below read ' session zero and safety tools, celebrating the European community, priority casting for POC based in Europe (no all-white tables)

Casting is still open for our 6 amazing all women and femme tables! We've got gothic horror, team sports, arctic horror, bittersweet road trips, space and DRAGONS, all with our facillitated Session 0s, European-prioritised tables, and POC applicants go to the top of the list!

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Kotaku Is Hiring A Community Editor Help us share cool things with awesome people

Kotaku Is Hiring A Community Editor https://kotaku.com/kotaku-is-hiring-a-community-editor-2000663477

Today's #indiegame highlight: HyperDot by @charlesamcgregor.com! 🔴✨

In this minimalist action arcade game, there’s one rule: dodge everything. Test your reflexes in 100+ trials, evade enemies, face off with friends, or create custom levels for endless fun.

🔗 s.team/a/876500

Protecting Yourself While Making a Sad Game | IGDA Game Writing SIG Guidance for creators developing emotionally heavy games, particularly those based on personal trauma, with lessons learned from making a game about loss.

#gamewriting Isn't always easy, especially when tackling heavier topics. The incredible Heidi McDonald has shared some of her tips for practicing self-care while making a sad game:

neoludic games is hiring a Marketing Generalist We are looking for marketing generalist, or a community manager and a marketing generalist.

'neoludic games' is hiring a Marketing Generalist to join their team in Cologne, DE

#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevjobs #gamedevelopment

Game Dev Discord Communities

Hey you! Looking for ways to connect with other #indiedevs? 🤔

Jean Leggett has put together this incredible resource: a regularly updated list of active #gamedev Discord communities. This sheet is perfect for networking, finding projects to join, or simply making friends in the industry. ⬇

YouTube video by Bean Bunny Tilt A Table 0: How Do Physics Work in a Game Engine?

Good morning, new series! I wanted to demistify 3D for people in the Godot engine, it's REALLY not that hard. Let's get ourselves set up today with episode 0, and then we'll build a Tilt a Table game to learn on: youtu.be/k_e3njKB0pk #gamedev #indiedev #godot

Ludeon Studios is hiring a Programmer (Junior / Mid) At Ludeon Studios we're looking for a Programmer - Junior / Mid to join our team.

Ludeon Studios is hiring a Programmer (Junior/Mid) who can write code, handle design specifications, create architectures, optimize systems, and solve bugs!

🛰️ Remote, Full-time
🛠️ C# XP ideal, C++ a plus

Work with @ludeonstudios.bsky.social and apply: workwithindies.com/careers/lude...

KO_OP is hiring a QA Analyst We’re looking for a QA Analyst to remotely join our wonderful team. The ideal candidate will have excellent hands-on-QA fundamentals, with a focus on manual testing.

KO_OP is hiring a QA Analyst to help test live service games with a 4-day workweek and a fully remote setup!

📍 Remote, Contract (Canada)
🕹️ Manual testing for live games
💬 English required, BIPOC & LGBTQIA2S+ prioritized

⤵️

League of Geeks is hiring a Operations Assistant We’re looking for a part-time Operations Assistant to assist in running our studio space, supporting our leadership team, and empowering our world-class developers.

League of Geeks is hiring an Operations Assistant to help run their studio space, support their leadership team & empower their developers.

📍 Remote, Part-time (Australia)
🕑 2+ years XP
💬 Communication skills a must

⤵️

How To Get Started As A Complete Beginner In Game Development How To Get Started As A Complete Beginner In Game Development a game design article by Reactorcore patreon.com/ReactorcoreGames Summary: This article gives two avenues to get started as a game developer; 1) as a complete beginner that has never tried to do anything creative before.2) as a mat...

Starting Game Dev From Scratch - Advice for complete beginners

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1su-KoRru0D2uiuaYyQ4Acu_o_uGY4TfV2Nx3LYYHAkU

#GameDev #Beginner #HowTo #IndieDev #StartHere

We also wanted to add this fantastic starter pack of talented Black game devs, curated by @blackgamedev.bsky.social! ✨

🔗 bsky.app/profile/blac...

(6/6) Black Games Archive (@blackgamesarchive.bsky.social) — a public database of games, resources, and designer interviews exploring Black culture and its intersections with games and play.

🔗 blackgamesarchive.org

Game Devs of Color Expo Amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games.

(5/6) Game Devs of Color Expo (@gdocexpo.com) — a nonprofit celebrating and empowering developers of color in gaming through showcases, panels, talks, and opportunities to connect and get noticed.

🔗 www.gamedevsofcolor.org

Brown Girl Gamer Code

(4/6) Brown Girl Gamer Code (@browngirlgamercode.com) — digital community for women + femmes of color in gaming; amplifying their voices, building connections, and sharing opportunities.

🔗 www.browngirlgamercode.com

Black Girl Gamers Black Girl Gamers is a multi-platform and inclusive community powered organisation that keeps over 10,000+ Black Women gamers safe online.

(3/6) Black Girl Gamers (@blackgirlgamers.bsky.social) — founded in 2015, this organization creates a safe, supportive space for Black women + non‑binary gamers while amplifying their voices in the games industry.

🔗 www.theblackgirlgamers.com

BIG Foundation

(2/6) Black in Gaming Foundation (@blackingaming.bsky.social) — a nonprofit supporting Black professionals in the games industry through community, mentorship, education, and opportunities.

🔗 www.thebigfoundation.org

(1/6) Black Voices in Gaming (@bvigaming.bsky.social) — a nonprofit highlighting and supporting Black game developers and creatives through showcases, events, and community.

🔗 www.blackvoicesingaming.com

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth from all of us at ENTRY LVL! 🐲💚

We want to take a moment to celebrate Black #gamedevs and the gaming communities promoting Black voices year-round.

Give these communities a follow and tag Black game devs you know below. They deserve visibility, support, and recognition! ⬇️

Heya pals,This here is a little intro to programming that I wanted to share with you, as an attempt to show just how straightforward game programming logic c... Coding a Game for Complete Beginners [ 1 hour tutorial ]

Coding a Game for Complete Beginners [ 1 hour tutorial ]

#indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedev

It's time to update the living list of all the game dev feeds! Bookmark this thread and check back every once in a while to see if any more have been added! 🧵

Roboto Games is hiring a Unity 3D Env. Artist / Level Designer Hi! We’re Roboto Games—a venture-backed studio led by folks who previously shipped at PopCap and EA, with 10+ years’ experience each and games played by 65M+ players.

'Roboto Games' is hiring a Unity 3D Env. Artist / Level Designer to join their team in PT ±4 hours

#gamedev #gamedevjobs #indiedev #gamedevelopment

Black in Gaming Awards Ceremony group photo (GDC 2024)

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Thinking about all the fabulous @blackingaming.bsky.social developers I am so lucky to know and call my colleagues and community 🖤

Celebrate and uplift your fave blacks #gamedev this month and always!

#bhm

Today's #indiegame highlight: Ascend by @miamiavalon.bsky.social! 🌌✨

Join Aurora on a mystical 3D puzzle adventure as she faces the Zodiac Trials to save her people. Solve ancient puzzles, collect tarot cards, and uncover the myths that shape her journey.

🔗 s.team/a/1944260

Steam Event: Fake OS Games / Interface Sims Please fill in you details to apply for our 7-day Steam event from April 27 to May 4, 2026. Signup Deadline: February 7th, Midnight UTC

Hey #IndieDev #GameDev!
If you're not only staring onto your desktop, but also develop a
desktop OS/Interface game, this #Steam festival might be something for you!

(3 days to apply, so don't waste time!) 💪🎮🖥️
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YouTube video by Godot Dev Checkpoint Stop Freezing Your Game! Smooth Loading Screens in Godot 4.6

Loading Screens Tutorial out now!

You need ResourceLoader threads to not freeze. Tutorial breaks down exactly how to build a reusable Loading Manager in Godot 4.6.

(P.S. Source code + Bonus video on Patreon/Ko-Fi!)

#GodotEngine #IndieDev #MadeWithGodot #IndieGameDev

youtu.be/r3GhVAir-Ng

Unlikely Collaborators Jam March 21-April 7, 2026. Team Up: Join our official discord channel to find team members and get advice from mentors. Create: The game jam theme will be announced March 21st and must be incorporated into your game. Submit: Submit your teams amazing prototype game before April 7th, 2026.

Here are a few reasons why you should join the UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS GAME JAM
🦾 Level up & learn about making a game
👋 Meet new connections from all over the US
🎮 YOU ARE MAKING A GAME!

To learn more, go to buff.ly/R9OEyO9

#gamejam #gamecareers #indiedev #usdevs #usgames #gamingindustry

Illustrated event banner reading “Breaking Into Games with Elaine Gómez.” Includes a headshot of Elaine Gómez, labeled “Founder & Game Director @ Midnight Hour Games,” with the date Mon., Feb. 16th at 1 PM PST. Graphic is designed in a hand-drawn style with sea green, black, and white colors.

Join us 02/16 @ 1 PM PST for an interview w/ @elainegomez.bsky.social, where she'll chat with us about her game design experience & tips to help #gamedevs break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚

This 1-hour chat streams live on Discord & Twitch. Don’t miss it! ദ്ദി( •̀ ᴗ - ) ✧

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You got some extra days to apply to WINGS Award x AMAZE @amazefest.bsky.social 🦩

🎉 The winner receives the award + €2000 prize
👉 APPLY NOW at 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de
❗ NEW DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8

🚨 Ctrl + Unite GDC 2026! 🚨

A first-ever collab between
@latinxingaming.bsky.social
@blackingaming.bsky.social
@aapiingaming.bsky.social

🎮 Indie games
🎤 Microtalks
🎶 Food + music + culture

⚠️ Limited capacity. Register now:
👉https://bit.ly/ctrlunite

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