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Matthijs van de Laar

@mattvdl.bsky.social

CEO & creative director & writer of โœจvideo gamesโœจat Twirlbound๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ›ก๐ŸŒฒ | he/him

565 Followers  |  230 Following  |  147 Posts  |  Joined: 25.06.2023  |  1.8709

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this is insane in a very, very good way

08.10.2025 08:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When @aceottorney.bsky.social first told me about this I said "this could change people's lives and stop developers from getting exploited" and having seen the final resource, I think I was not wrong. I'd call it a must-bookmark for indie devs.

08.10.2025 07:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 487    ๐Ÿ” 210    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Natalie Spitzel Experienced 3D Environment Artist in the Game Industry Looking for full-time work

Reminder that I'm looking for work after being affected by layoffs at Giant Squid. 3D Environment Artist, or 3D Artist/Props; ideally a full time position. If your studio or somewhere you know has an opening, please let me know. Thank you โค๏ธ
Portfolio: nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com

05.10.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 129    ๐Ÿ” 104    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Ever wonder what lies beyond the great barrier? ๐ŸŒ•
#indiedev #indiegame

29.09.2025 17:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s official: EA is going private.

The leveraged buyout will be financed by a staggering $20 billion of debt, which likely means some *aggressive* cost cutting is ahead for EA in the coming months and years.

www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...

29.09.2025 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2895    ๐Ÿ” 788    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 205    ๐Ÿ“Œ 758
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A beautiful day for a stroll. ๐ŸŒ„
#indiedev #indiegame

23.09.2025 13:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Morgan D. Quartz, the winner of our art challenge! ๐ŸŽจ

23.09.2025 20:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kate recommends open world adventure action-adventure game, The Knightling, by @twirlbound.com and @sabergames.bsky.social.

Read the full review here: gameluster.com/the-knightli...

24.09.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So that's how you get up there! ๐Ÿƒ
#indiedev #indiegame

24.09.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another #WIPwednesday, another day of hurling our bodies around in the name of โœจartโœจ

#gamedev #indiegame #gamedevlife #gaming

24.09.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 48    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1 in 10 people in Gaza has now been massacred by Israel.

21.09.2025 01:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 661    ๐Ÿ” 319    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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Woke up listening to The Knightling's soundtrack.

What a beautiful way to start a day.

19.09.2025 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We shouldn't get high blood pressure from playing a videogame with cartoon bugs y'all

16.09.2025 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธSOUND ON๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ for "Could We Call It Quests" by @tumultkollektiv.bsky.social from the charming soundtrack to The Knightling.

Album now streaming & downloadable via Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp & more: lnk.to/the-Knightling

@theknightling.bsky.social @twirlbound.com #theknightling #indiegames

09.09.2025 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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The Knightling - Patch One - Patch Notes - Steam News Dear Knightlings, Today, we are releasing our first patch, Patch 1! Thank you once again for all your support. We also appreciate those who have been reporting issues and providing feedback. It really...

Dear Knightlings,

Today, we are releasing our first patch, Patch One!
Thank you once again for all your support. ๐Ÿ™

For the full patch notes, please see them on Steam: store.steampowered.com/news/app/147...

11.09.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For this #wipwednesday, a little side by side comparison of our reference videos vs. the final animation! ๐ŸŽฅโœจ

#gamedev #indiegame #gameart

10.09.2025 08:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Indiegame van Nederlandse bodem: dit is The Knightling
YouTube video by BNR Indiegame van Nederlandse bodem: dit is The Knightling

For all our Dutch Knightlings out there, here is an exclusive interview with our creative director Matthijs van de Laar! Hosted by @BNR

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

#gamedev #podcast

12.09.2025 07:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How long did it take you to get the parry timing just right?! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

#indiegame #indiedev #videogame

11.09.2025 16:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Home - The Knightling The Knightling is a platforming action adventure where you play as a knightling in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, youโ€™ll brave your way through t...

Genuinely, HIGHLY reccomending @theknightling.bsky.social to ANYONE who likes classic PS2 platformers.

Absolutely wonderful and beautiful experience!

lurk.ly/Tl0E-d

10.09.2025 19:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจHappy #TrailerTuesday! โœจ
The Knightling is out now! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

#indiegame #gamedev #trailer #games #platformer #actionadventure #ps5 #xbox #steam

16.09.2025 10:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Proof that animation is the most dangerous profession in the game instustry...

#WIPwednesday #gamedev #indiedev #gameDevLife #animation #Bloopers #WackyWednesday #gameanimation #blender3d #knightling

17.09.2025 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 104    ๐Ÿ” 28    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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omg

17.09.2025 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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They also crashed the eshop I think

04.09.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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they actually did it, they crashed it

04.09.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I canโ€™t think of any other time in modern video-game history that a game as highly anticipated as Silksong has arrived with no early reviews, impressions, leaks, guides, videos, or even forum teases.

Soon, everyone will be playing Silksong for the first time. Itโ€™s unprecedented and kinda beautiful

04.09.2025 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2584    ๐Ÿ” 318    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 39    ๐Ÿ“Œ 44
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Here's hoping that today turns into an unplanned SEO miracle๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Happy Silksong day, gamers!๐Ÿฅฐ

04.09.2025 08:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
JC is at the standing in front of a door that says โ€œTwirlboundโ€ and excitedly pointing to it. Through the crack in the door you can see some bunting and balloons from a celebration.

JC is at the standing in front of a door that says โ€œTwirlboundโ€ and excitedly pointing to it. Through the crack in the door you can see some bunting and balloons from a celebration.

A mason jar with a sunflower, orange gerbera, and pink rose in it

A mason jar with a sunflower, orange gerbera, and pink rose in it

Did my first day at @twirlbound.com yesterday and they gave me flowers in standup to welcome me ๐Ÿ˜ญ Super excited to be leading production on their next project and working with these lovely folks โœจ

02.09.2025 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 95    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you zooming across the Outskirts with a fully upgraded Magnus yet on this #screenshotsaturday??๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ›กโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ #indiegames store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...

30.08.2025 07:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Knightling Review | Bytesized
YouTube video by Second Wind The Knightling Review | Bytesized

The Knightling from @twirlbound.com is a great 3D platformer that's well worth your time.

@sigmagears9.bsky.social digs into the new game in our latest Bytesized video review --

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32S...

28.08.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Our friends at @twirlbound.com have finally released their epic open world platforming action-adventure game! ๐Ÿ˜

Happy launch day, friends!

28.08.2025 13:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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