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Announcing Bog Bodies from Dreamfeel!

A "short hike”-alike 3d adventure set in a far future Ireland populated only by radioactive talking cats.

Players explore a late 19th c inspired landscape full of strange characters and stories...

Explore the horrors of the ocean in a brand-new action adventure shooter, as Sub-Species si in development for PC via Steam. #indiedev #indiegame Explore the horrors of the ocean in a brand-new action adventure shooter, as Sub-Species si in development for PC via Steam

Explore the horrors of the ocean in a brand-new action adventure shooter, as Sub-Species si in development for PC via Steam. #indiedev #indiegame

European game unions combine forces to protest against AI, toxic workplaces and layoffs "Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better"

European game unions combine forces to protest against AI, toxic workplaces and layoffs
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Close up of union workers holding STJV and other union flags

Video game workers across Europe fight back against exploitation, AI and layoffs in "historic milestone" for union efforts

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One Industry, One Fight - IWGB Game Workers Video Game Unions Present a United Front Across Western Europe - We vow to increase cooperation between our unions in both the short and long term, and to stay united in front of all that’s going on i...

"Together, workers can transform their jobs, their careers, and their lives for the better."

Our statement of solidarity with 5 other game workers unions in Europe including @stjv.fr, @csvi-cgt.bsky.social & @gwuireland.bsky.social

www.gameworkers.co.uk/one-industry...

FSU call for better international cooperation between video game unions | Financial Services Union Games Workers Unite Ireland; a branch of the Financial Services Union (FSU), have called for a common approach from all game unions globally to help counteract and resolve the many problems workers &#...

Game Workers Unite Ireland met in Paris with 5 other European game unions to increase collaboration in a united front against industry exploitation.

We stand with our friends @stjv.fr , @csvi-cgt.bsky.social, @gameworkers.co.uk, FIOM-CGIL & GDRT @social.verdi.de

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It's been a real treat working with @denmanrooke.com , caitlyn and all the crew at @rucach.bsky.social on their wonderful meditative foraging game as part of IndieDev 2025 program, composing traditional themes with a constructional twist. Dreamy work! Got to meet the hero in the flesh too!

Steam Curator: Games From Ireland Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).

I'd love it if we could get @imirt.bsky.social 's Curator Page on #Steam to 1000 followers before #Christmas !

#IrishGameDev #IndieDev #GameDev #IrishCreatives #IrishGameDomination #SpeirGhorm #IndieGame

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The IndieDev and New Irish Game Talent Incubator 2025 finale:

chats, talks, snacks & beers ✅
game banners show off ✅
lads testing our prototype ✅

Thanking @imirt.bsky.social @ardan-ie.bsky.social @screenireland.bsky.social & Northern Ireland Screen for a fab time! 🌸

#indiedev #indiegame #vndev

Got to meet fellow Valley of the Lost Abbey collaborator, composer, and sound designer George Mercer @georgemercer.bsky.social in Galway for the wrap up of the IndieDev 2025 program.

#IndieDev #gamedev #irishgamedev

Ainslie Peters from CREW and Denman Rooke from RÚCACH holding a sign for Regional Skills West.

Honoured to have been among the nominees at the West Regional Skills Awards with Ainslie Peters of CREW who collaborated with me on a workshop this year on Worker Co-operatives in the Games Sector.

Looking forward to continuing future collaborations with CREW and others in the year to come.

Steam Curator: Games From Ireland Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).

The @imirt.bsky.social Steam Curator List is so close to 600 followers!

All follows and shares help Irish game devs! Please and thank you. 😊

#speirghorm #irishgamedev #speirgorm #indiedev #gamedev #irishcreatives #indiegame

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Welcome to the Lodge!!

Eyes of Hellfire, our co-op gothic horror experience is now available on Steam Early Access!

If you buy a copy, up to 4 of your friends can play free via the friends pass!

🖥️https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724030/Eyes_of_Hellfire/

Steam Curator: Games From Ireland Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).

Hey folks, check out this curated list of Steam Games made by Irish devs, or that are playable in Irish 🔥
Go give it a follow, there's awesome new games added all the time 😁

#indiedev #gamedev #games #indiegame #videogame #steam

Graphic promoting webinar with David Brooks from CoLab Collective

Graphic promoting webinar with Taylor Fischer from Wild Blue Studios

Graphic promoting webinar with Denman Rooke from Rúcach

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Co-Create: Cooperative Business Models for the Games Sector Part 1: Navigating Co-Op Mode

Funded by Galway City Council, with support from West Regional Skills, ICOS, and in collaboration with CREW, Rúcach and SolidNetwork.

Graphic promoting webinar with Saleem Dabbous from KO_OP

Graphic promoting webinar with Eileen Mary Holowka from Baby Ghosts

Graphic promoting webinar with Shane Marks from Necrosoft Games

Worker Cooperatives in Game Dev webinar this Wednesday!!!

I'll be moderating a panel with our fantastic speakers from KO_OP, Baby Ghosts, Necrosoft Games, CoLab Collective, and Wild Blue Studios.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-create-...

hi all,
im a belfast-based game developer interested in the following:
#vfx
#musicproduction
#godot
#gamedev

i'll share more of my work to come.

thank you. i love you.
#introductions

Ahhhh! Our @rucach.bsky.social #BattleOfTarot prototype demo we're building for Gamescom is coming along so nicely!

Absolutely killer work by the one and only Bram (bram.dingelstad.works)

and fantastic writing by our narrative designer @lenhaunts.bsky.social as well.

#IndieDev #GameDev

I don't know why these developers making AI generated games keep trying to get me to play their games, I'm not interested. Go have your AI play it.

Here is an early concept of TÖLT's title screen from the Global Game Jam, with art by @jayebur.bsky.social

Thanks so much for all your kind messages ✨ You’ve been amazing, and I’m really excited to keep building #MakeRoom. My girlfriend gathered all the ideas and feedback from your reviews, and I’m now working on the next update introducing a color wheel!

How an Irish PC game about a well-known Dublin landmark secured Hollywood funding The Big Tech Show · Episode

So, how did our small indie Irish studio of 9 get a publisher like Blumhouse Games on board?

Have a listen to our gamedirector Colm speak all about it, as well as the landscape of games in #Ireland and other funding avenues that Irish studios could look at!

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Steam Developer: RÚCAĊ Studio RÚCAĊ is an independent game dev studio based in Galway, Ireland

We have a Steam developer page up now! Go give it a follow!!!
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#IndieGameDev #GameDev #IrishGameDev

Co-Create: Co-operative Business Models for the Games Sector. This 2-part masterclass introduces participants to the innovative potential of co-operative business models. Part 2: Build the Framework. ready to dig deeper? Join us in person for a hands-on workshop where you'll connect with peers and start mapping out your own co-op game studio, learning tools, tactics, and team-building included. 3rd of September 2025 10:00-13:00 (GMT) In Person at CREW. Funded by Galway City Council, with support from West Regional Skills, ICOS, and in collaboration with CREW, Rúcach and SolidNetwork

Part 2: Build the Framework

Join a hands-on workshop to start designing your own co-op game studio, with practical tools and peer collaboration.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-create-...

Co-Create: Co-operative Business Models for the Games Sector. This 2-part masterclass introduces participants to the innovative potential of co-operative business models. Part 1: Navigating Co-Op Mode. Hear from international game makers using co-op models to build sustainable, self-directed studios. Get real-world insights on how co-ownership and self-management can help build sustainable and equitable work environments. 27th of August 2025 15:00-16:30 (GMT) Online via Zoom. Funded by Galway City Council, with support from West Regional Skills, ICOS, and in collaboration with CREW, Rúcach and SolidNetwork

Studio Rúcach in collaboration with CREW are excited to announce a two-part masterclass exploring co-operative models for game dev.

Part 1: Navigating Co-Op Mode (Online)

Hear from co-ops creating equitable workplaces in the games industry.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-create-...

Hey everyone! Go check out this amazing looking RPG The Necromancer's Tale from fellow Galway based indie game dev Sam Redfern and the Psychic Software crew!

And make sure to give it a review! It's always so helpful for those indie games out there.

#GameDev #IrishGameDev #IndieGameDev

We're very excited to announce we're one of the teams for the IndieDev 2025 fund working on our game 'Valley of the Lost Abbey'.

Looking forward to sharing our dev progress over the next few months.

#IndieDev #IndieDev2025 #GameDev #IrishGameDev