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With the final round of playtesting done, it's time for another HYPER GROOVE AX developer log! This one's focused on the results of the playtest, art updates, and the final round of polish.

Check it out: thecianrice.itch.io/hyper-groove...

#playdate #indiegames #gamedev #indiedev #rhythmgames

Aerodynamic Armored Soldier TURBOTROOPER by Cian Rice, Kohococoa Design works Slick twin stick shooting action at high speeds.

Just noticed that @michaelklamerus.bsky.social included my #BigmodeJam game in a blog!

Today's the last voting day, so I'd love if you played it. I think it's a fun take on Geometry Wars. 😎

The @itch.io page: thecianrice.itch.io/turbotrooper
Michael's post: virtualmoose.org/2026/02/13/i...

HYPER GROOVE AX Dev Log #2 Boy howdy we were overdue for one of these. In the last dev diary we talked about the game's new name, it's targeted release date (spoilers! we won't be hitting that), and some technical work being do...

It's time for another update on HYPER GROOVE AX.

Check out our latest devlog for updates about playtesting, release timelines, localization, and more.

#playdate #musicgames #rhythmgames #indiegames #gamedev

thecianrice.itch.io/hyper-groove...

POCKET MYSTERY EP DX - POCKET MYSTERY EP DX 2.0 Coming 2026 - Steam News Coming early next year, POCKET MYSTERY EP DX 2.0 moves the game to a Godot-based emulator, adds screen filters, secrets, achievements, and more.

It's POCKET MYSTERY EP DX's first anniversary 🥳

We have a 2.0 update coming early next year, learn more at the link below.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/330...

A screenshot of a GameBoy game. The text window says "reality itself was collapsing around me." A dark, ominous structure is seen.

Soon™️

#gbstudio #indiegames #gamedevelopment #indiedev

We're live!

RHYTHM RESEARCH Episode Two: DDR, DrumMania, and More! YouTube video by Dear Dev Diary

Episode Two of RHYTHM RESEARCH goes live in an hour.

Join us over on YouTube: youtube.com/live/L38ftnK...

#livestreaming #gaming #rhythmgames #musicgame #indiedev #gamedev

A yellow square graphic. In the right corner is the words "RHYTHM RESEARCH" in both English and Japanese. The HYPER GROOVE AX logo is in the middle. In the lower right hand corner it says Episode Two October 19th and the word Bemani.

Rhythm Research returns *this Sunday* October 19th at 7pm Central Time. We'll be checking out a variety of BEMANI games. Plus: A HYPER GROOVE AX sneak peek.

Sub and get notified when we're live: www.youtube.com/@DearDevDiary

#livestreams #rhythmgames #musicgames #gamedev #indiedev

Check out a preview of "It's Showtime!!" from HYPER GROOVE AX, our upcoming indie rhythm game for @play.date

#indiegames #indiedev #gamedev

Trash Dungeon Demo Trailer YouTube video by vaaasm

TRASH DUNGEON. DEMO OUT NOW. STEAM & ITCH.IO
#pixelart #roguelike #gamedev

youtu.be/Arf9Fee1EGw?...

Welcome to Coraroc! Coraroc is a 2D platformer where you run, jump, and swing as Coraroc! Strange invaders, the Pacicaps, have kidnapped Coraroc’s friends - you must save them!

Wishlist it now! Do it! Press wishlist! My keyboard is wet with sweat!!!

store.steampowered.com/app/3963120/...

Let's groove.

@play.date #indiedev #rhythmgames #musicgames

Thanks to those who tuned in! It was a fun first stream, even if technical difficulties ended things earlier than planned.

We'll be back soon with info on episode two, including what game we'll be playing and when 🎶

Tomorrow Night!

English and Japanese text on a yellow background. In the middle is a logo. Text in the upper right corner says: “Rhythm Research (in all caps)” “A Dear Dev Diary Series” The logo in the middle says “Musical Rhythm Action Hyper Groove AX” Text in the bottom left says “Episode One This Sunday”

This Sunday @ 7PM we start a new mini-series diving into other rhythm games while chatting about the upcoming HYPER GROOVE AX.

Get notified when we’re live: www.youtube.com/live/GTMW9ka...

Hope to see you there 🫡

#indiegames #gamedev #livestream

English and Japanese text on a yellow background. In the middle is a logo. Text in the upper right corner says: “Rhythm Research (in all caps)” “A Dear Dev Diary Series” The logo in the middle says “Musical Rhythm Action Hyper Groove AX” Text in the bottom left says “Episode One This Sunday”

This Sunday @ 7PM we start a new mini-series diving into other rhythm games while chatting about the upcoming HYPER GROOVE AX.

Get notified when we’re live: www.youtube.com/live/GTMW9ka...

Hope to see you there 🫡

#indiegames #gamedev #livestream

Rumor has it there'll also be a new HYPER GROOVE AX focused Dear Dev Diary in the near future too. Subscribe and stay tuned!

#indiegames #gamedev

Another HYPER GROOVE AX sneak peek 👀

More HYPER GROOVE AX progress!

Save 10% on Creature Keeper on Steam Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading acro...

Our friend Fervir released their game Creature Keeper on Steam today, a great mashup of Zelda and monster catching!

Check it out: store.steampowered.com/app/1826710/...

New HYPER GROOVE AX footage you say?

Original music, you say?

HYPER GROOVE AX Dev Log #1 Note: The following blog post is based off a script for a YouTube dev diary that I was unable to record due to a serious injury. While edits have been made from the original script to account for the....

My @play.date rhythm game HYPER GROOVE AX now has an @itch.io page and a dev log up to boot!

Learn more about some technical implementation stuff in this first post: thecianrice.itch.io/hyper-groove...

me and all my homies LOVE POCKET MYSTERY EP DX!! Go check out @kohococoa.dev's surreal, gameboy adventure!

Steam Community :: Guide :: POCKET MYSTERY EP - Official faq The official FAQ for Pocket Mystery EP DX. Learn the controls, and answers to other common questions....

We now have a guide up on Steam with the information too: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...

We also have a basic FAQ up to answer common questions like "what are the controls"?

Check it out at www.pocketmystery.games/help.html

Image of a GameBoy game with a purple color tone. The logo for the game, POCKET MYSTERY EP DX, is shown in the top center. On the bottom there is text saying "OUT NOW". The image is used to communicate the game's availability on Steam.

POCKET MYSTERY EP DX is now available on Steam ✨for free✨

Add it to your library today: bit.ly/pmepdxbsky

T O M O R R O W

Wishlist today: bit.ly/pmepdxbsky

#indiegames #gbstudio

POCKET MYSTERY EP DX releases on December 17th, 2024.

Play it on GameBoy.
Play it on PC.
Play it on Steamdeck.

Wishlist today on Steam: bit.ly/pmepdxbsky

I just submitted a build that's "ready for review" 👀

I have a couple slight adjustments to make before release, but the steam version is basically ready, barring any issues on Valve's end.

Hopefully I can announce the actual release date soon!