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Join us Feb 2027 for the 6th edition of the award winning accessibility jam, Games for blind gamers 6! A month long jam about making the best blind accessible game you can! Details at: gamesforblindgamers.org #GameJam #IndieDev #GameDev

Hate gen ai? Love game ai (y'know, like FSMs n shit)? Maybe you just love making games, maybe you never made a game but you wanna. You should check out the Hand Crafted Jam, make a game for it. They got prizes and a deep hatred for ai slop: itch.io/jam/hand-cra... #GameDev #IndieDev #GameJam #noai

MASSIVE news for the GameMaker game engine... Starting January 1, 2027 GameMaker can be used completely free for commercial game development on Desktop, Mobile and Web using the new GMRT. gamefromscratch.com/gamemaker-go... #gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker

Our #gamewriting jam, run in partnership with Arcweave, is returning! Mark the weekend of November 20th in your calendar and get ready to write! buff.ly/8lHYjxG

We're hiring for the following roles!! Programming Committee (formerly Games Committee) Interstitial Director Safety Assistant Photography and Camops Assistant *Apps for all roles close Nov. 3rd 11:59 PM ET Learn more about the roles & Apply: gdq.gg/jobs

Turn music into gameplay: thatgamecompany’s global game jam returns Oct 24 - Nov 7 Theme track will be revealed at kickoff Any genre is welcome (doesn't have to be a music game) Solo or teams of up to five USD 10,000 prizes, finalists judged by Jenova Chen itch.io/jam/thatgame... #gamedev #gamejam

Feeling down about the AI focused re-launch of a certain game jam? fear not, I am putting together a week long gamejam celebrating Human Made creations, come join us and make some cool stuff in the Hand Crafted Jam. itch.io/jam/hand-cra... #GameDev #IndieDev

🚨 We're extending our submission deadline to October 31! 🚨 One more week to submit your innovative, weird and experimental games to the 2027 Experimental Games Showcase at @officialgdc.bsky.social! Find the submission form and more info here: www.experimentalgamesshowcase.com

Our Halloween Game Jam is starting soon! It will go from October 22nd - 29th Form teams in Discord, and showcase at the in-person Halloween Party on the 30th https://itch.io/jam/seattle-indies-halloween-game-jam-2026

Games Without AI Showcase - Il 25 novembre l’evento dedicato ai giochi realizzati senza IA ⬇️ www.sideproject.games/news/games-w... #GamesWithoutAI #indiegames @andreeagajda.bsky.social

this might be as good as time as any to remind folks we're hosting a steam event 💯all indies 💸all low budget dev cycles ❌no AI if you're tired of seeing slop, spread the word to support small indie games!

Applications for Insomniac's summer intern program are now live (including for a story intern)! Come get direct hands-on experience working alongside our devs on the (imo) pretty exciting stuff we're making now! insomniac.games/careers/

Made a quick video for any indie dev who's been nervous about announcing their game lately Not a strategy video. It's about the one thing in your game nobody can copy, and why that matters more than ever right now This one's for you ❤️ youtu.be/HKfoKGnrbZc #gamedev #indiedev

#DB2026 Is less then five days away! Prizes and donations are up at desertbus.org/2026 meanwhile for those who wanna jam sign ups are at itch.io/jam/dbgj2026 ! Warning! This year's prompt is gonna be unstable, embrace the incoming chaos! #GameJam #Charity

Next Fest is back, with a new and improved UI for all your browsing needs! From now until October 26th, check out thousands (literally) of demos for games of all types - from frantic cooking typers to frozen railway games, there's something for everyone. store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest

Sharing the Steam Viewer @nsar.bsky.social made to help filter demos (specifically AI) for #nextfest It has an AI filter, release date filters, review filters, tag filters, and more so you can sort demos by what YOU want to see. Check it out, it's completely free and runs in browser:

LimboLane is gearing up for a new indie game project, and we're looking to hire these roles- Level Designer, and Marketing Manager/Graphic Designer! If either of these sound like you, head over to Limbolane.com/jobs and check them out!

Calling all game makers! PokéCommunity is running its first Game Jam! Can you make a cool game within six weeks? For full details and sign up, check our forum thread: www.pokecommunity.com/threads/2026... It begins 18th of October. #GameJam #PCGameJam

I'm hosting Cozy Farm Jam, Oct 23 to Nov 2 :) Make a small cozy game where something grows. Any engine, solo or team. The free Cozy Farm and Cozy Town Lite tiles are enough to join. https://itch.io/jam/cozy-farm-jam-2026 https://aquumgifts.itch.io/cozy-farm #gamejam #gamedev #cozygames

🎉 HUGE CAREER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 Today, I'm launching Vertical Slice, a new independent trade outlet committed to producing quality video game journalism that inspires, informs, and interrogates. That means daily news, incisive interviews, vital investigative work, and more. www.verticalslice.news

Reminder: We're going live 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 @ 4:15 PM PT with the ever-so-amazing Tamerlane Barak as our special guest! 📣‼️ Come hang out and get a fresh perspective on how an experienced game designer approaches the process. 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞

Check out October's industry calendar. Featured events include ➡️: WN Yerevan, @officialpax.bsky.social Aus, @wasabicon.com , TwitchCon San Diego, @pgconnects.bsky.social Nordics, and more. Which are you attending? #GameDev #Conference #Convention #BostonFIG #Mobidictum #PAXAus

Steam Cooking Fest is underway with nearly 1,000 games participating! I'll add a few ingredients to this thread, but please feel free to stir the pot with your own tasty recommendations 🍲

🎮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 - 𝗡𝗚𝗗 𝘅 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗚 Join the @norfolkgamedevs.bsky.social and 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 | 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗚 as we take part in UK's first GameJamPlus together 🇬🇧 🔗 uk.gamejamplus.eu #GameJamPlus #GameDev #IndieGames #NorfolkGameDev #PeopleInGames #NGD #PinG #UK #Norfolk #Peterborough

Join us 10/15 @ 4:15 PM PT for Everyone Can Be a Game Designer ft. Tamerlane Barak! 🐲💖 What makes good design? In this workshop, Tamerlane will share their insights on evaluating game systems, recognizing good design, and improving your craft. Come learn game design with us! ദ്ദി˙∇˙)ว 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞

SoCal games folks, we’re finally meeting in person! Patch Notes & Petticoats is Oct 17, 1 to 4pm at Requiem Cafe. Come drink tea, win raffle prizes, and meet people you might work with someday! Dressing up gets you an extra raffle ticket. RSVP: buff.ly/vFEMU1s

Une liste bien remplie de ressources pour le game dev : assets 2D/3D, sons, engines, frameworks, outils de design, tutoriels — avec indication de ce qui est gratuit, open source ou payant. https://github.com/Kavex/GameDev-Resources

delayed posting about my newslatter about GAME DELAYS ⏰ ⌛ tips for writing a release delay announcement ⌛ community activity ⌛ marketing-community related links, info, and job posts read it now (or else u have to write me an explanation as to why u were late) 👇 thevtran.kit.com/posts/how-to...

I like teaching people game development. If that sounds good to you, maybe poke around my YouTube channel. In specific, this is a playlist that will help you build a a rhythm game in Godot: youtube.com/playlist?lis... #gamedev #indiedev #godot

What game industry events are expected for the rest of 2026 and beyond? We're glad you asked! Check out our comprehensive featured events list 💡: www.eventsforgamers.com/event-calend... Thanks @igda.org for #GAConf being our featured conference this month! #IGDA #GameDev #IndieDev

NYC-based Game Devs of Colors is accepting applications to join the board from "members who are dedicated to amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games." Up to three new, one-term terms begin in January. @gdocexpo.com

I've spent 2 years building a library of Low Poly resources! And like any good Library, it's got THE most insane stuff for 100% free: A low poly character tutorial series, my ORIGINAL rigged characters, guides on every low poly trick! No tricks, only treats! 🎃 www.crashsune.com/blender-free...

Reminder: We're going live 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 @ 5 PM PT with the lovely and talented Jewell Melisa Morton as our special guest! 📣‼️ Whether you're completely new to vector art or want to get a better feel for the basics, this workshop is for you—come join us! ✧ദ്ദി( ^ᗜ^ ) 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞

Good morning, has Unity pissed you off again? Not really feeling like vibe coding SPACE CORRIDOR? If you’re curious about Godot, I have a google doc with learning resources I keep around, I hope you find it helpful: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #godot #gamedev #indiedev

The GameMaker Awards 2026 are here! Nominate your favourite games, resources & community legends across 4 categories: 🎮 Best Game 👀 Most Anticipated 🌟 Community Legend 🛠️ Community Resource Nominations close 29th October 🔗 gamemaker.io/en/blog/game...

Our Grants Program is back this year and accepting applications RIGHT NOW ⏰‼️ 📅 Apply now until October 16, 2026 💰 Please note, that grant amounts will vary per person and *cannot* exceed $1,000 USD 📩 Fill out the form here: forms.gle/eBQ65hHs6BF3... 1/3

ANNOUNCING THE LOW BUDGET BIG HEART STEAM FEST📢 💰All indies, all low budget dev cycles 🍲Freshly curated, new and old games ❤️Presented with love by Merge Conflict Studio November 12th-15th 📅 SPREAD THE WORD! SHARE THE LOVE! SUPPORT INDIE GAMES 🫶

@mrmidasgames.bsky.social Jumping in to give you the lowdown on our showcase! 50+ games, new reveals, dev spotlights, and plenty of surprises are waiting for you. 📺<- www.youtube.com/@CozyAfterDa...

24 hours until we are live! World premieres. Gameplay reveals. Release dates. Demos. Be there 8th October at 9am PDT / noon EDT / 6pm CEST. Watch on YouTube (go hit the 'notify me' button!): youtu.be/LVlyMMWeXfQ Or on Twitch: twitch.tv/iii_initiative

Check it out! The first ever Punk Game Showcase Steam event is due to take place on October 9th - 16th as a celebration of underground games from alternative developers. Long live punk games! #punkgames #punkgamedev #punkgameshowcase

Join us 10/09 @ 5 PM PT for Beginner's Guide to Vector Art ft. Jewell Melisa Morton! 🐲💖 Ever wonder how vector graphics are made? In this workshop, Jewell will show you the basics of vector art, from what it is to how to make your own designs. Come make some art with us! (,,⟡o⟡,,) ⬇️ 🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞

🌟 Presenting the LudoNarraCon 2026 Official Selection 🌟 🎮 51 narrative indie games 🗓️ October 8–15 PT on Steam 💙 Supported by @jacobgeller.com, @lookingfor.game, @remapradio.bsky.social & @thisweekinvideogames.com 🌐 More info at bit.ly/FTLNC2026 📬 Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated!

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 🚨Still don’t have a ticket to GSC 2026? The GADA scholarship could help you attend—applications close today, October 3 ,11:59PM PST. Please note: Travel is not included. 👉 Apply now before the deadline: forms.gle/tbJJwvxkAV22... #GameSoundCon #GameAudio #GADA