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π’ #IndieDev and publishers: Don't use Google Drive/Dropbox for your Presskits.
π»Press Kitty by @impressgames.bsky.social is FREE
βοΈImports from Steam making it super quick
βοΈPresents in a proven and expected format
βοΈlooks beautiful
βοΈindexable by search engines (unlike folder shares)
No brainer
Man dressed in a suit with the word PC under him, man in casual clothes with the word Mac under him, then an energetic old man in a tshirt showing rock hand gestures with the word Amigaaaaaaa! under him
Just felt like sharing... #Amiga
When I feel like this, the best thing to do is to get it in front of people
You will either:
1. Feel elated that people are enjoying your game. (Go to 3)
2. You will feel destroyed that people didnt enjoy your game. (Go to 3)
3. You will eventually solve problems that arise during this playtest.
π new blogpost π
Un-Sass'ing My CSS: Native CSS Nesting
Nesting was a dream feature in Sass and it's recently become 'native' in CSS.
This post covers syntax, specificity, real patterns, and the key differences you need to know.
www.alwaystwisted.com/articles/UnS...
#CSS #Sass #FrontEnd #WebDev
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Are there any good Gamescom guides out there?
First time heading there and want to know whats what
Turns out lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services is really popular.
This is just the beginning - people are seeing through the attacks and demanding something better.
And we're making hope normal again - together.
news.sky.com/story/greens...
Arghh I hope you stay safe!!
Are you ok?!
Had a mild heart attack when Hellscreen was on the steam FRONT PAGE but it was actually just because I was logged in
A new AMOS video from me, and Iβm compiling, after installing the AMOS Pro Compiler that is!π
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In this video I share my install process and experience of the AMOS Pro Compiler. π
youtu.be/RbWx0cbd134
#amiga #amos #retrocomputing
OMG, we hit 50,000 WISHLISTS!
This has never happened to us before.
Huge thanks to everyone who has wishlisted it, streamed it, and who has kept sharing our posts to help reach a wider audience. Much appreciated.
store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
#steamnextfest
Help me out and pop over to the not-worst-but-still-bad-place and share this plea for support for @limitbreak.co.uk
We've had some AMAZING businesses and individuals step up to keep the program alive but I'd love to see a bit more to fulfil our potentialππ
www.linkedin.com/posts/heydan...
πSUBMISSIONS OPENπ
IMPACT! Indie Games is back for 2026! We're looking to showcase YOUR incredible games. For more information or to submit your game, click the Google form below! Submissions close 5pm April 10th and weβll reach out to everyone around April 15th.
forms.gle/PwrPkkXQ8kpv...
What is the younger generation's equivalent culture to this? Very easy for older generation to say OH it's not as good now as it was back in my day... but what is it now?
Kids today need to hang out and let loose
TICKETS AND HOTEL INFO - REVISION. Title text over a computer graphic of a rocky terrain.
Can you hear the E-Werk calling you? Revision tickets are now available, get the details here: 2026.revision-party.net/blog/03-tick... Like last year you can book a campervan spot, the airport bus, and supporter tickets. Hotel info too: 2026.revision-party.net/blog/04-hote... #RevisionParty
#CSpect V3.1.0.0 released...
Shitty week ahead, so spread some joy where you can.
Enjoy.
www.patreon.com/posts/cspect...
God that background is *insane*
I need to watch cartoons again
One of the first video games I loved.
You play as a bin man.
We got a bit more ambitious with our gaming fantasies since then eh?
It blows my mind how far games have come and what a privilege it's been to see almost the entire evolution of an industry.
Catch me at the Guildford Games Festival 2026, Friday 20th February, 10 AM to 6 PM. Panel: Tools of the trade - inside the tech driving game innovation. 11 AM to 12 PM in the Glass Room (at G-Live, Guildford). Guildford.Games logo (left) and mascot (bottom right), with Sams picture in the centre.
If you are at the Guildford.Games Festival tomorrow, please come and say hello. You can catch me on the Tools of the Trade panel at 11am, or I'll be wandering around most of the day. Love to talk game-dev, tools, tech, and procedural generation (but I am human too if you just want to chat).
β¨ Helpful reminder! β¨
Use this interactive checklist to make sure your indie game & marketing activities are ready for Steam Next Fest!
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Some excellent game design advice below.
Got anything to add? Perhaps more art, audio or QA/Testing tips?
Jokingly said it was Friday, thinking it was Thursday... so... how's your week going?!
ANNOUNCING
Hellscreen leaves early access on tomorrow!
A couple of new weapons, performance fixes & controller support!
Some previous reviews:
"It's Doom with a rear view mirror"
"It inspires lust"
"The most fucked up driving game I've ever seen"
store.steampowered.com/app/1410090/...
The inside of Debug Magazine
You will never have to scan your face to read Debugβ¦
I love teaching the *Designing Cities for Video Games* course, love the lectures & workshops, and love looking at the mind-blowing cities learners create.
The new cohort is starting on March 4. Find out more here: www.d6learning.com/course/gamec...
[use coupon ASOCIALCITY10 for an extra 10% off]
Quite a few folks feeling the strain of things lately.
If that's you too remember, you're knocked back, not out. The lows give us perspective to appreciate the highs.
Better days to come πͺ
Weβve been absolutely blown away by the response to Terminator 2D: NO FATE.
Your support means the world to the whole Bitmap team, and itβs been incredibly heartening to see that the love for classic run βnβ gun arcade action is very much alive and well!
Thank you all! π¦Ύ
