@entrylvldev
A community supporting junior game devs. Helping them navigate the industry with resources, opportunities, events, networking, and everything in between! ๐ฒ๐ ๐ linktr.ee/entrylvldev ๊ฐ #gamedev I #indiedev I #gamesindustry I #juniorgamedev I #indiegames ๊ฑ
Collector's Cove is a sea-based farming sim I fell in love with the more I played it. The archipelago setting and unique creature-collecting mechanics won me over, unlike other games in the genre. Here's my review.
YES YOUR GRACE by Brave at Night is the first in a duo of games where your decisions matter deeply for this Slavic medieval king store.steampowered.com/app/1115690/...
OBSIDIAN PRINCE by Unleash The Giraffe is an ADORABLE roguelike RPG with a blocky style and amazing gameplay store.steampowered.com/app/1373260/...
CONSUME ME by Hexecutable is a role-playing slice of life where you balance your parents' unmatchable expectations with puzzles and an amazing art style hexecutable.itch.io/consume-me
This week for #Womensday and #indiehighlight, we're showcasing some awesome games with women-lead teams or studios! Check out some of the ones below!
white knight in the woods with a dragon hunting him
a collection of my landscape paintings
character concepts from the last of us part 2
character concepts from a catan expansion
Hey all I'm looking for work!
I'm experienced in character design and costume for games and film as well as illustration for books and TTRPGS. I'm based out of BC Canada looking for freelance or full time. My portfolio is linked in the first comment, thank you for shares!
PS: Can you tell @theblitchwitch.bsky.social does not have the talking stick this week? She's heading to near GDC! That means you're all at the mercy of definitely-NOT-community-manager @knightsicle.bsky.social
DYK that ENTRY LVL has several cool partners we're working with to help the industry?
ALWAYS SUPPORTING THE GAMES COMMUNITY (ASGC): asgc.gg
GAMEDEVNEXUS:
gamedevnexus.com
The games industry is a treasure trove of resources for #indiedevs and #game industry vets alike! We're stronger together!
Alexa Heinrich's Accessible Social is a free resource for digital marketers, communication professionals, content creators, social media users, and anyone who wants to learn how to make their content accessible for people with disabilities.
Happy Birthday to both Accessible Social, and Alexa!
Outersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickos
Over the last two decades (2002 - 2022), the amount of women in the games industry has jumped from 6 to 22% (via Thegraysonschool). This number is only growing! Let's continue to raise this number for years to come <3
We are definitely not a day late to say happy #internationalwomensday!
To all the women in the industry and out who just love games, we see you and all the hard work you do! In a notoriously difficult industry --especially for women/nonbinary folk-- we're taking the day to celebrate all of you ๐๐
Banner for ENTRY LVL Arc-ademia, made by Babette Norton. Shows ENTRY LVLโs green water dragon mascot, FishHook, crouching under cherry blossom trees. Text reads: "ENTRY LVL ARC-ADEMIA." The text is in pink with a cherry blossom branch through the middle.
๐ธ ENTRY LVL ARC-ADEMIA ๐ธ
We're excited to announce ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐-๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐, running 3/20 โ 3/22! ๐ฒ๐ธ
Join us for a weekend of community events, talks, and a showcase of games by junior devs. We're bringing a โGDC at homeโ energy to youโthe ENTRY LVL way. ๐ค #ELVLARC
๐ธ Discord: discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N
The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope is now in eBook format โจ
Over 100 essays on writing for video games, from a bunch of super-smart writer-types! But now you can pretend it's smut while you read it! You can even blush at some of the essays to make it extra convincing!!!!
www.lulu.com/shop/jon-ing...
#notGDC 2026, March 9-13. A game development non-conference, for everyone!
#notGDC 2026 is a free, online game dev non-conference for everyone!
This year it runs from March 9โ13, the same time as that other conf.
Have some gamedev knowledge you want to share with the world? Slides, articles, videos are welcome, and submissions are now open!
For more info: notgdc.io
In case you missed the @dames4games.org Spring Showcase, I am here to wrap up every game mentioned!
A huge thank you to @dames4games.org @womenledgames.com @wingsfund.me for putting together the Showcase and shining a light on Women and Femme creators
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Digital artwork by Babette Norton for "Doodle Deities" at Golden Calf Studio. Shows a fantasy green multi-headed dragon, with some heads missing or chopped off.
Digital artwork by Babette Norton for an NDA project. Shows a white-haired, bearded character in a green tunic with a silver shoulder plate. They're holding an axe in one hand and a glowing object in the other. Red leaves fall around them.
Digital artwork by Babette Norton for the demo of 3 Coin Sin (3CS). Shows a sepia-toned character portrait on a wooden block. They're wearing a hat and high-collared coat. They have pointed ears, short hair, and are glancing to the right.
Digital artwork by Babette Norton for an NDA project. Shows a gyms fighting ring with two characters: a robot and a shirtless blonde man in fighting stance. Text reads: "DODGE" and "MISS." The robot is designed with reds, grays, and yellows.
โญ FEATURE FRIDAY! โญ
Meet @knightsicle.bsky.socialโthe brains behind ENTRY LVL! Sheโs a Concept & Character Artist, Producer, and an all-around powerhouse. From creating stylized characters to building supportive communities, she does it allโฆ and looks cool doing it. ๐
๐ knightsicle.artstation.com
CALLING ALL LGBTQ GAME DEVELOPERS!
We're excited to reveal that we're hosting the Gayming Pride Parade at Summer Game Fest - the first ever, official LGBTQ+ Summer Game Fest stream.
Submissions are now open to have your game featured in the stream, head to gaymingfoundation.org/prideatsgf/
A reminder that Screenworks has launched the Digital Games Pathway Program โ a new professional development initiative designed to support emerging and early-career games practitioners, supported by Screen NSW and IGEA.
Find out more and apply here
https://ow.ly/wBue50YpX5j
โก๏ธ NEW: A marketing opportunity at one of gaming's leading publishers! ๐ช
๐ผ Junior Paid Media Specialist
๐ข Gameloft
๐ช๐ธ Madrid
๐ Full Time
๐ Intermediate
๐ท #Marketing
Apply here ๐
hitmarker.net/jobs/gamelo...
Roots and Realms, a talk by @chibimiri.bsky.social, is out on our YouTube!
Video games can be powerful tools for storytelling, cultural preservation, and environmental awareness.
Pre-Hispanic mythology teaches respect for nature and interconnection๐ผ
Watch: youtu.be/A48VXWikBpQ
#gamedev #gdocexpo
If you're a game artist looking to improve your drawing skills, Drawabox is a fantastic resource to keep handy.
This free site offers exercise-based lessons that help you learn key drawing fundamentals. By the end, you'll have a good grasp of concepts like form, 3D space, and construction. โฌ
Hey folks! :wave:
Just released a new long-form conversation with VFX Artist Paulina who currently works at Tuatara.
Watch here: youtu.be/XubGMwHNDns #vfx #gamedev #indiedev #realtimevfx #podcast #gamesindustry
Hope you will enjoy this one!
In our latest video of Life About Games, we break down what it really means to choose between signing with a publisher and releasing a video game independently.
Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39We...
#gamingindustry #gamedevelopment #gamepublishing #indiegames
"Learn Accessibility" is a course that takes you through the essentials for building accessible websites and web apps. Created for both beginners and advanced users, this course can be taken beginning to end, or used as a reference for specific topics.
web.dev/learn/access...
[ 2M/2F/1NB - $250/HR, 2HR MIN - RPG/METROIDVANIA - PC/CONSOLES ]
Weโre pleased to announce that the PUBLIC CASTING CALL for 'Altered Alma' by @2awesomestudio.com is now OPEN!
Please submit all auditions by 5PM UK-TIME, WEDNESDAY THE 11TH OF MARCH!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Optillusion Games is hiring a versatile and detail-oriented 2D Generalist to join their creative team!
๐Full-time, On-site (Orange County, CA)
๐จ 1โ2 years XP
๐ ๏ธ Made in Unity
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Melbot Studios is looking for a Story Writer to help craft wild, satirical narratives for their roguelite game with Adult Swim vibes.
๐ฐ๏ธ Remote, Contract
๐ญ Comedy sample required
๐ง Game development XP a big +
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Jazz Games is hiring a Game Designer to help shape gameplay for their new 3D top-down auto-shooter, Bird Them Up!
๐ฐ๏ธ Remote, Contract
๐ฎ 2+ years XP
๐ง Focus on systems, synergies & fun
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Aesprite is probably my favorite tool Iโve ever invested in for my game dev truly worth the $20 or whatever it was like a year ago #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart
Try it it you do pixel art and havenโt already www.aseprite.org