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Bendik Stang

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Creative Director @SnowcastleGames, Research Fellow on Narrativity in Games @NorwegianFilmSchool, TechGeek. Husband & father of 4 evolving neural networks

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Explorers, save the date: Lysward's demo will be free for you to play on March 26th! 🌡

Get ready to explore the desert and survive.

🎁 Wishlist now to be notified the moment the demo is live on March 26th! bit.ly/WishlistLysward

26.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything I have done since 2001 is coming together in my new startup, founded today!!

05.02.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Lysward Beta just got an update:

✨ New Item Action Bar
✨ Improved Inventory
✨ A bunch of fixes
And more!

Jump back in and feel the difference!

➑️ bit.ly/LyswardBetaU...

#Lysward #IndieGame #OpenBeta

28.11.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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LYSWARD'S OPEN BETA IS LIVE! πŸ”₯

Survive a scorching desert, harness the sun's power, and uncover Lysward's secrets.

Jump in now and help us shape the game with your feedback!

Play now ➑️ bit.ly/WishlistLysward

#OpenBeta #IndieGame

29.10.2025 09:52 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
EARTHLOCK 2 - Important Announcement
EARTHLOCK 2 - Important Announcement YouTube video by Snowcastle Games

For anyone who played Earthlock 1 and are waiting for Earthlock 2, there is an update on the twisted road of game development that we have traveled. #gamedev

youtu.be/21yNLV9eGMw

13.03.2025 20:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
We're thrilled to announce the 16 incredible studios selected for the ❄️ Arctic Game Dev 2025 Showcase! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ These talented teams will present their projects on January 29th, the second day of the B2B event in #Umea. πŸ•ΉοΈπŸŒŸ



Imperial Playgrounds

Can Games Studio

Odd Dreams Digital

D-Pad Studio 

MVRX games

Snowcastle Games

Snow Leaf Studios

Panda Cat Games Ltd

GIBBET GAMES

Silkroad Studios

CozyNest

Silent Factory

CRG

DM Studios

Turborilla

Dusty Robot



#GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameIndustry #GameShowcase  #ArcticGameDev #B2BGaming #GameDevelopers #IndieDevCommunity #solodev #indiegamedev

We're thrilled to announce the 16 incredible studios selected for the ❄️ Arctic Game Dev 2025 Showcase! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ These talented teams will present their projects on January 29th, the second day of the B2B event in #Umea. πŸ•ΉοΈπŸŒŸ Imperial Playgrounds Can Games Studio Odd Dreams Digital D-Pad Studio MVRX games Snowcastle Games Snow Leaf Studios Panda Cat Games Ltd GIBBET GAMES Silkroad Studios CozyNest Silent Factory CRG DM Studios Turborilla Dusty Robot #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameIndustry #GameShowcase #ArcticGameDev #B2BGaming #GameDevelopers #IndieDevCommunity #solodev #indiegamedev

We're thrilled to announce the 16 incredible studios selected for the ❄️ #ArcticGameDev 2025 Showcase! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ These talented teams will present their projects on January 29th, the second day of the B2B event in #Umea. πŸ•ΉοΈπŸŒŸ

24.01.2025 08:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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I have 2 sessions:

1️⃣ Brand vs IP – How To Leverage & Which Is Most Important
πŸ“ Track Room 3 | Tue, Jan 21 | 12:10 PM

2️⃣ How To Supercharge Narrative Design When Building Lasting IP
πŸ“ Track Room 1 | Tue, Jan 21 | 4:30 PM

#PGConnects

16.01.2025 07:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Games sector or games industry, which term feels more inclusive? Or any better suggestions?

26.11.2024 21:57 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Problem with β€˜Games Industry’ is that it gets mixed with casino game industry.
Would be nice with a clearer distinction but not sure I prefer Games Sector?

27.11.2024 20:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

19.11.2024 14:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@nickbuttonbrown.bsky.social I just jumped ship from X too. You are my first contact here.
Also my first time at Slush.

19.11.2024 14:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Bye, bye x. Welcome bluesky.

19.11.2024 06:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0