THANK YOU for coming to the #GDC2026 Spreadsheets Microtalks with @tylermakesgames.bsky.social , @legulm.bsky.social , @rhythmicsheep.bsky.social , @everest.bsky.social , @tomomoriwaki.bsky.social , and @turtlerockstudios.bsky.social - what were your takeaways and what will you be doing differently?

I’m speaking at GDC next week, along with @tylermakesgames.bsky.social , @rhythmicsheep.bsky.social , @funnygodmother.bsky.social , @everest.bsky.social , @tomomoriwaki.bsky.social and Mike Rossmassler from @turtlerockstudios.bsky.social — all with our own take on spreadsheets! 4:30pm on Tuesday

I worked with the irrepressible @jonremedios.bsky.social @tylermakesgames.bsky.social @rainysector.bsky.social @bravemule.bsky.social to write a paper on why permadeath (and other forms of loss in games) appeals, and what we lose when we try to paper over it with metaprogression. Check it out!

Zomboid and Kenshi are also both incredibly "World Centric" and I do think this is why they scratch a different itch than something like Rimworld.

Save 35% on Below the Crown on Steam Explore the dungeons Below the Crown, in this love letter to Roguelikes, Dungeon Crawlers, and Chess. Prepare for strategy, game-changing spells, psychological tests, and challenges from your fellow p...

👑The Below the Crown is now in Early Access on Steam ♟️

Our first launch in almost 10 years!
Our nerdy love letter to Roguelikes, Chess, and Dungeon Crawlers is here for everyone to try - please give us a review!

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#PitchYaGame
It's a game about collecting all sorts of real things!
Coins, cards, stamps, books, comics and much more.

Find items in local classified ads to appraise items, haggle with owners, and sell what you don't keep through an online web auction.

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Collector's Edition on Steam Hunt treasures at garage sales, inspect every flaw, and haggle with eccentric sellers. Flip your finds online, grow your reputation, and rise through the ranks of the world’s most obsessed collectors.

Steam Page is live!
If you've ever been a collector or have a passing interest, please give us a wishlist.
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Collector's Edition, coming to Steam (wishlist) next week!

A banner showing the words Collectors Edition with many collectibles surrounding the text.

Everybody loves a good Steam Capsule
#CollectorsEdition

A game about collecting. What logo best vibes with vintage/antique collecting?

⛏️GEMPORIUM IS OUT NOW💎

💎Mine and polish shiny rocks
🪱Sell to animal customers
⛏️Upgrade your tools
💸Pay your grandmole's debt!
🎰Surf the web with the Trash Racoons

If you've ever yearned for the mines, this lil mole game may be for you💜
#indiegame #cozygames #indiedev

🌱RE:FRESH OUT NOW🌱

🎮 #NintendoSwitch & #Switch2 & #Steam
🌟 New Content
🎶 New Soundtrack by @froggy-loops.bsky.social
📈 Huge Optimization Boost
🗣️ Localized in 6 Languages

Go help your fellow townsfolk in this heartwarming solarpunk adventure!

TYSM @negativekarma.bsky.social OUR GOAT FOREVER💚

UC Santa Cruz professor roleplays gig economy, publisher negotiation, and layoffs with game design students Retora Games founder and adjunct professor Tyler Coleman held classroom exercises with game design students in order to help prepare them for the harsh current realities of the game industry.

UC Santa Cruz professor roleplays gig economy, publisher negotiation, and layoffs with game design students

a pixel art of wario wearing a yellow hat and sunglasses . ALT: a pixel art of wario wearing a yellow hat and sunglasses .

WA-HA-HA