Jacky Martin

Gentleland Partners with Bold Beetle Games for Dung Slinger Kickstarter - Gentleland® Gentleland partners with Bold Beetle Studios for the Dung Slinger Kickstarter! A Bold indie game about a beetle, a ball of dung and big idea.

We’re excited to share that Gentleland is partnering with Bold Beetle Games on their upcoming Kickstarter for Dung Slinger. 🪲💩

It’s a quirky physics-platformer about a beetle chained to a ball of dung!

Find all the details here!

It's about time we pitch our game: Dung Slinger is a physics platformer in which you are chained to a giant ball of sh*t.

While it isn't a Metroidvania, it is basically the unofficial Dung Defender Spin-Off you never knew you wanted #PitchYaVania

Coming soon: Dung Slinger: A Charming Bug Physics Platformer with Co-Op A quirky 2.5D physics platformer where you are chained to a colossal ball of dung, featuring local co-op for two players.

Kickstarter launch is coming soon 🚀

Can’t wait to show you more and help bring this quirky little masterpiece into the world.

Stay tuned. 🪲✨

Since then, I’ve had the chance to help refine their pitch, talk strategy, and cheer them on.

Now, I get to collaborate with them directly and I couldn’t be more excited!

Because it’s bold, it’s weird, and it’s unforgettable.

Exactly the kind of indie game I love to support.

I first met Ashe & the team during the GamesGround pitching contest in Berlin.

I was sitting in the jury and got to judge... 😁

They came in *very* close to 1st place, and their pitch stuck with me.

📸 (that’s me on the left, Ashe on the right presenting Dung Slinger)

🧵 I’m so excited to share this 👇

I’m teaming up with Bold Beetle Games on their upcoming Kickstarter: Dung Slinger. 🪲💩

Yes… it’s a physics-platformer about a dung beetle chained to a giant ball of poop.

Think Hollow Knight, but much weirder.

#indiedev #gamedev

Quick timelapse for a new project! 🎨

🎩 Hero
⚔️ Knight
🌱 Novice

Three roles, three moods of the creative journey.
It’s funny how we all shift between these roles while building games (and life).

Which one feels like you today?

#gamedev

Devcom & Gamescom 2025 was a Blast! 🎉 - Gentleland® Back from Gamescom & Devcom 2025! 🌱 We met devs, publishers, players, and even listeners of The Gentleland Show.

If you are interested in all the details, you can check out our website:

gentleland.gg/2025/0...

More in-depth thoughts about industry trends to follow!

While others needed more context, which helps us understand how to refine and clarify our storytelling.

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by, shared insights, and rooted for us. Let’s keep building! Not just games, but connections, clarity, and creative momentum.

Onwards! 🚀

The feedback was honest and mixed, which is exactly what teams need to grow.

Some people “got it” immediately.

(shoutout to those eagle-eyes who spotted our hidden Professor Layton easter egg in our Kickstarter thumbnail!)

Getting caught in action snapping a selfie with Sam against the Cologne Dome backdrop. Let’s just say, the dome definitely stole the show.

I also had the privilege of sharing Gentleland’s vision with so many thoughtful minds.

Just returned from Cologne after attending Devcom & Gamescom 2025 and wrote a small recap!

Meeting passionate developers, publishers, new friends and reconnecting with old ones was like walking from one insightful conversation to the next.

A personal highlight?

Devcom & Gamescom 2025 was a Blast! 🎉 - Gentleland® Back from Gamescom & Devcom 2025! 🌱 We met devs, publishers, players, and even listeners of The Gentleland Show.

Devcom & Gamescom 2025 = a week of inspiration, feedback & community 💜

Thanks to everyone who connected with Gentleland in Cologne!

Full recap here:

Ever since I started my journey with Gentleland I have only met the kindest people.

But also people who are working hard and willing to fight for their goals and dreams!

I am very excited for what's to come next for our team!

While I was away one of my social media accounts made it silently to 16k!

Thank you all for the support!

I have not been posting much on X/Twitter, but there is still a large chunk of an audience that has never switched the platform to anywhere else.

🌐 Explore Gentleland Aegis: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gentleland/gentleland-a-city-builder-meets-real-world-game-dev-journey A gamified dashboard meets city-builder, built for game developers and those who want to become one. What makes a game feel right? And why is great design almost You’ll Never Look at Games the Same Way Again - Gentleland Show #2

WHAT?

🎮✨ We launched the Gentleland Show yesterday and...
EPISODE 2 is already LIVE!

It's a wholesome, no-BS podcast for game devs and game lovers alike.

Episode 1: When games cross cultures
Episode 2: ?????!

youtu.be/NHdy8DaPTcI...

📻 Also on Spotify

#gamedev #indiedev #gentleland

Welcome to The Gentleland Show, hosted by Jacky Martin, Sam Tang & Edwin Dizer. 12 EPISODES. 12 WEEKS. SEASON 1 STARTS NOW. Subscribe & follow all our socials below to stay updated. 📅 Launching August 6th, 2025! A whimsical love letter to games, creativity, and the people behind the magic. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Gentleland Show | Official Teaser Trailer

It’s official! ✨
We’re launching The Gentleland Show!

Hosted by Jacky Martin, Sam Tang, and Edwin Dizer, we’re sharing the heartfelt, the inspiring, and the real.

💜 First 3 episodes launch August 6th.
Follow along & watch the teaser here:

youtu.be/fucnL8gh3QM...

#gentleland #gamedev #indiedev

🌐 Explore Gentleland Aegis: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gentleland/gentleland-a-city-builder-meets-real-world-game-dev-journey A gamified dashboard meets city-builder, built for game developers and those who want to become one. What is gaming culture? And why does it matter? In this cozy This Is What Happens When Games Cross Cultures - Gentleland Show #1

🎙️ EPISODE 1 IS LIVE!
"What is gaming culture — and why does it matter?"

From LAN parties to global storytelling, we explore how games connect people across borders & generations.
Watch now: youtu.be/VlaROBkmcAo...

THANK YOU!

🌐 Explore Gentleland Aegis: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gentleland/gentleland-a-city-builder-meets-real-world-game-dev-journey A gamified dashboard meets city-builder, built for game developers and those who want to become one. What is gaming culture? And why does it matter? In this cozy This Is What Happens When Games Cross Cultures - Gentleland Show #1

✨ Episode 1 of The Gentleland Show is finally live!

This one’s close to my heart!
We talk about what gaming culture really means, and how games shaped us growing up across Berlin, the UK, and the US.

📺 YouTube: youtu.be/VlaROBkmcAo...

Would love to hear what games meant to you 💛

#gamedev

🌐 Explore Gentleland Aegis: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gentleland/gentleland-a-city-builder-meets-real-world-game-dev-journey A gamified dashboard meets city-builder, built for game developers and those who want to become one. What is gaming culture? And why does it matter? In this cozy This Is What Happens When Games Cross Cultures - Gentleland Show #1

🎉 The wait is almost over…
The Gentleland Show premieres TOMORROW! 🎮✨

Stories, culture, and the magic behind your favorite games!
Hosted by Sam Tang & Edwin Dizer and me 🥹

Join us in our cozy corner of the internet! 💛
youtu.be/VlaROBkmcAo

🎮✨ Meet me and my team at Devcom & Gamescom 2025! ✨🎮

If you’ve ever wanted to meet the minds behind Gentleland, now’s your chance.

We are ready to connect, chat, and explore ways to build a gentler, more powerful future for game creators.

🗓️ Come find us in the Gamescom biz area!

Yes! :D We have been chipping away on it for over a year now and recorded a whole season upfront!

Welcome to The Gentleland Show, hosted by Jacky Martin, Sam Tang & Edwin Dizer. 12 EPISODES. 12 WEEKS. SEASON 1 STARTS NOW. Subscribe & follow all our socials below to stay updated. 📅 Launching August 6th, 2025! A whimsical love letter to games, creativity, and the people behind the magic. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Gentleland Show | Official Teaser Trailer

🎙️ ANNOUNCING: The Gentleland Show!

12 episodes. Games, creativity, culture.
Hosted by Jacky Martin, Sam Tang & Edwin Dizer 🎮

We launch August 6th with 3 full episodes.
💜 Subscribe & share the teaser below!👇

youtu.be/fucnL8gh3QM...

#gamedev #indiedev #gentleland

Our newest project just launched it's pre-campaign page! :)

Coming soon: RMF's Ragdoll Physics Experiments Enter a first-person ragdoll world, create epic destruction with powerful tools, and share your hilarious sandbox experiments!

Super excited about this project. We’re also kicking off the Kickstarter pre-campaign, so if you like what you see, follow it here → bit.ly/RPE-KickStar...
#gamedev #gamedevelopment #unrealengine #ue5 #teaser #animation

Game devs, take note:

Your audience is getting smarter. If you want to build trust, move beyond just “being loud” and focus on real impact.

What do you think?
Are we entering a new era of credibility?

Credibility will depend on:

✔️ Proof of work: showing results rather than just talking about them.
✔️ Community validation: organic word-of-mouth will matter more than self-promotion.
✔️ Depth over volume: deep expertise will stand out in a sea of noise.

What’s Next?

We may start seeing a shift away from personal branding as the dominant strategy.

Think about LinkedIn.

How many messages do you get from people promising to “boost your business” or “grow your audience”?

It’s exhausting.

The game industry is no different.
If everyone positions themselves as the authority, who do we trust?