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Thanks @heartcoded.bsky.social ! It feels like every time I set up a fresh set of depots and branches is the first time. Must be some kind of Steamworks mind wipe...

It always feels good to finally see that "Play" button in Steam. No more zip files and "what version are you on?" to setup playtests anymore!

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Rebel Core: Awakens - Rebel Core: September Development Update - Steam News Gameplay Progress, Main Menu, Level Select, and more!

Check out the full post on our Steam page here!

store.steampowered.com/news/app/376...

YouTube video by Atom Switch Rebel Core: Prototype Footage 9-23-25

I've been quiet, but busy cranking away on Rebel Core demo progress with a big ol video showing the new main menu, music, level select + level streaming, new health/lives/checkpoint systems, more of the new WIP level 'Wastelands'...all sorts of stuff!

#gamedev #indiegames

youtu.be/xrhQ7-Q1E8w

a man is sweating a lot and looking at the camera with a surprised look on his face . ALT: a man is sweating a lot and looking at the camera with a surprised look on his face .

Option 1: Be good at posting development updates on social media.

Option 2: be good at making development progress so you have content to post on social media.

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When you're usually on the art or tech art side of UI, but you don't want to stop @nukadilucca.bsky.social from the awesome gameplay feature he's working on.

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Rebel Core: Awakens - The Core Robotics: Seeker Boss Talk - Steam News An Early Look Into Rebel Core Bosses: Seeker / Wastelands

Check out the full news post on our Steam page here! store.steampowered.com/news/app/376...

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The latest #RebelCore news post is now live on the game's Steam page (link in replies!) with a look into development on the Wastelands level boss, the Seeker!

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YouTube video by Atom Switch Rebel Core: Ambient Machinewaves 04

#RebelCore Ambient Machinewaves 04, featuring a glimpse at the Wastelands level that will be fully playable in the game's demo.

youtu.be/9Flspoo0-aA

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamemusic

YouTube video by Armcannon - Topic Hi I'm Mark Spandrill

Is there a better Mega Man cover/medley out there than @armcannon.bsky.social Armcannon's "Hi I'm Mark Spandrill"? 10+ years since release and it's still one of my all time favorites.

youtu.be/ltfEFTba7IM?...

#armcannon #videogamemusic #vgm #megaman

Blocking out the full-length Wastelands level and I needed a sand/dust storm transition...pretty cool how easy Ultra Dynamic Sky/Weather makes it!

(lighting and art very WIP)

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Rebel Core: Awakens - Playable Demo: Roadmap and Planning - Steam News A discussion on the why and how of building a demo for a game that is pre-alpha (and not entirely post-prototype), and a new Ambient Machinewaves video!

More info on the how, what, and why of making a demo so early into development in our latest Steam news post:

store.steampowered.com/news/app/376...

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And so begins the road to turning a prototype into a pre-pre-pre-alpha demo! Check out the longer version in the reply via the latest news post on our Steam page

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Wait...is it seriously Friday already? Planning out levels and [shhhh: plotting out a demo??] is surprisingly distracting.

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I love a good test room! While improving and expanding player movement systems @nukadilucca.bsky.social made fantastic gains tightening up wall grabbing/sliding in the game.

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Thank you!

YouTube video by Atom Switch Rebel Core: Ambient Machinewaves 03

Ambient Machinewaves 03 is now up for Rebel Core! Unlike the other two videos, this one features an environment originally created to explore vertical-scrolling gameplay more than apply to a specific level in the game.

youtu.be/4BTybvJx_54

#RebelCore #Indiegames #indiegamedev #music #synthmetal

Rebel Core: Awakens on Steam A sci-fi action platformer where players can jump, shoot, slash, and shield their way through the 8 Core Robotics and their domains. Conquer levels and bosses in any order and defeat them all to reach...

So yeah, wishlist Rebel Core On Steam!! (pls and thnks)

store.steampowered.com/app/3763120/...

#RebelCore #indiegames #indiegamedev #superliminal

When you made gif headers for the Steam page and remember you made one extra for other uses... (I think this qualifies as Simpsons-grade "Superliminal" messaging)

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Is it weird to get really excited about having your main menu and level select be a fully 3d scene the camera moves through?

Less flat 2d interface and more diegetic is very fun to think about

#rebelcore #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

What is an action platformer without bosses? Rebel Core will be home to 8 deadly domain masters - the Core Robotics, all of which must be defeated in order to access The Citadel and take on the Council therein!

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The mighty @nukadilucca.bsky.social getting knockback and i-frames going in Rebel Core makes it feel just a little bit less bad every time I take a laser to the face (or back)!

#rebelcore #indiegamedev #indiegame #gamedev #sidescroller

YouTube video by Atom Switch Rebel Core: Ambient Machinewaves 02

This Ambient Machinewaves (#2) comes with a new song clip and early look at the outskirts of The Grid - a massive complex of electrical works that has become overdrawn and unstable.

youtu.be/6amNoA04KH8

#RebelCore #soundtrack #VGM #gamedevelopment #indiegames #indiegamedev

Things got a bit amiibo-esq making a posed shot of our titular hero!

#RebelCore #IndieGameDev #Indiegame #gamedevelopment

What is this, gameplay footage for ant--er, phones?

Here's 11 seconds of gameplay squeezed into portrait layout for optimal phone viewing!

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YouTube video by Atom Switch Rebel Core: Rise and Shine

Even though it didn't work out for the main video, I really liked the pacing and buildup of anticipation in the original, full-length "awakening" intro scene.

The music is an adaptation of what wound up in the outro of the main video!

youtu.be/OSKOZedViE8

#RebelCore #IndieGameDev #indiegames

Music is extremely close to my heart as a longtime musician myself, so being able to work on the OST for Rebel Core has been an absolute joy, combining my love for retro game OSTs, synthwave music, and good old fashioned heavy metal!

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YouTube video by Atom Switch Rebel Core: Ambient Machinewaves 01

The first of a short series of original music (WIP!) paired with ambient video backgrounds for Rebel Core.

youtu.be/dCYBYhINHpA

#ost #soundtrack #indiegame #indiegamedev #VGM #synthmetal #synthwave #originalmusic

Unreal Engine 5.4 (likely updating to 5.6+ down the line though)

Rebel Core: Awakens on Steam A sci-fi action platformer where players can jump, shoot, slash, and shield their way through the 8 Core Robotics and their domains. Conquer levels and bosses in any order and defeat them all to reach...

Available for wishlisting on Steam!

store.steampowered.com/app/3763120/...

#indiegames #steam