Guy 'Yug' Blomberg

I'm headed to @thegdex.bsky.social in Ohio for the premier games expo in the Midwest! I'll be checking out the 100+ indie games, tournaments, workshops, plus I'll be taking part in some industry panels. If you're in the area and going let me know - www.thegdex.com

Happy 7th anniversary to Disco Elysium! Released October 15, 2019, it remains one of the strangest, smartest and most unforgettable RPGs ever made. Seven years later: are you still trying to get that tie off the ceiling fan?

Hi, it's me!

Hit me up if you wanna get involved next year!

We held our first ever Games Industry Social in New York as part of @nygamesweek.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who attended, such a great collection of connections, we hope everyone had a good time and will definitely be doing it again next year!

My 9 games #My9Games my9games.net/en/share/65d...

So wonderful getting all our NYC (and Jersey!) Clubhouses together!

Support developers this NYGW by wishlisting and buying games, as well as sharing the Steam event. Steam events are invaluable to devs in reaching their goals; it's an easy way to make a huge difference. store.steampowered.com/curator/4630...

We hope to see you at the official kickoff party tonight at @wonderville.nyc - come check out Irreperable Game's REAPER MADNESS as they debut their arcade cabinet while you enjoy themed drinks, tournaments, and live music. Come make some friends (or enemies)

This months Games Industry Gathering has begun, come join us to network and mingle with friends and colleagues!

Bloober Team chat Nintendo, finding weird projects, and becoming a platform for horror games. New York Games Week talks about its soft launch next week, and the thinking behind its decentralized approach. There are more media layoffs, too. Big edition this one.

An absolute JOY to chat with my friend @dringo.bsky.social on @thegamebusiness.com about the upcoming @nygamesweek.bsky.social. We even worked together on E3 (!!) back in the day, so we have PLENTY to chat about when it comes to thoughts on the future of game events! youtu.be/Bq0Sbzn5GyM?...

An evening for Final Fantasy fans by Final Fantasy fans: live Final Fantasy music by Midgar Messengers, cosplay, drinks, and community at Seventh Heaven Bar & Karaoke! Cosplay is encouraged, and all Final Fantasy fans and friends are welcome to come celebrate.

Who's going to be in town for @nygamesweek.bsky.social next week? There's a bunch of unlisted industry stuff happening I can invite certain people to!

Exciting news! As part of New York Games Week, we’re going to be hosting our first-ever live podcast at Town Hall in NYC on Oct 8 with special guests @halfrobot.com and @mrsambarlow.bsky.social. RSVP (for free) here: www.eventbrite.com/e/aftermath-...

Game-A-Palooza is New York’s definitive indie game showcase, featuring the city’s largest playable curation of homegrown titles under one roof. Get hands-on with unreleased games and meet the local teams bringing them to life. @madein-ny.bsky.social @igdanyc.bsky.social @latinxingaming.bsky.social

The Fashion in Gaming Awards is the first global in-person event to celebrate outstanding achievements in skins across the gaming spectrum.

NYC Karaoke Clubhouse | August 2026 Manhattan, NYC, US Join here - thegameclub.com/clubs/nyc-ka...

The Game Club is like a book club, but for games! Members from the Clubhouses across NYC can come together as part of New York Games Week for an evening of socializing and gaming. Plus 1's welcome! @thegameclub.bsky.social

Hello, Video Games: New York Games Week interview with Guy Blomberg! The first ever New York Games Week is announced and happening, and Dali gets the chance to chat with one of the organizers of the event, Guy Blomberg!

Being mentioned in the same Variety article as Zohran Mamdani is definitely a high point for me! Grateful to see how everyone is positively responding to @nygamesweek.bsky.social so far! variety.com/2026/gaming/...

25 years ago, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people, including 2,753 New Yorkers. As we remember that terrible day, let us also remember the first responders, office workers and strangers who ran toward danger to help each other.

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Excited to announce the very first New York Games Week @nygamesweek.bsky.social this October 4-11, 2026! A city-wide celebration of games, bringing together the gaming industry and community across NYC for a full week of events, showcases, education, panels, and parties. www.nygamesweek.com

I just launched the first episode of my new interview podcast! In the ep: Guy Blomberg (@yug.bsky.social) talks his storied career as a games event organizer and imparts tips he's learned that new community organizers can learn from. Check it out here: www.stayawhileandplay.com/p/stay-awhil...

Announcing New York Games Week - October 4-11, 2026 An annual city-wide celebration of games, bringing together the gaming industry and community across New York City for a full week of events, showcases, education, panels, and parties. www.nygamesweek.com

PAX West / SLICE roll call. Who will I be seeing in Seattle this week, and which night is the karaoke happening?

SEPTEMBER GAME REVEALED - Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer from Big Z Studios and @nomorerobots.io This meta follow up to Hypnospace Outlaw is an unapologetic boomer shooter that derives inspiration from classic 90s FPS games and crude internet culture of the time!!

📢 CALLING ALL VARIETY GAMING CREATORS Our partners program has launched, featuring an affiliate program (25% payout), free monthly curated games to stream, and a unique way to reward your mods and most loyal community members. More details here - thegameclub.com/partners

Question for devs of 'friendslop' games - do you like the term friendslop? Is it a helpful way to categorize and promote your game, or do you feel it has more negative connotations? Are there other genre defining terms you prefer?

28 Game Clubs from 6 countries around the world will be meeting-up this week to talk about games and get to know each other better - come join one today at TheGameClub.com

If you're in Cologne for Gamescom this week, be sure to check out our super helpful games industry guide to navigate the city and events here - thegig.guide/gamescom

For my creator friends - we now have a Partners Program now for @thegameclub.bsky.social Check it out here: thegameclub.com/partners Affiliate program (25% payout), free monthly curated games to stream, and a super fun way to engage and reward your mods and most loyal community members.

I get asked this a lot so as a reminder: if you're new to Bluesky and looking to get your feed up to speed on game dev, do check out my "background radiation" starter pack - it basically adds 150 hand-picked accounts to your follow list from every games discipline & every perspective on game dev.

I'm dissapointed that only 3 people noticed and messaged me about the fact I drew an old timey moustache onto @ramiismail.com in the last @thegig.bsky.social newsletter that promoted his courses 😄

Our GIG Gamescom Guide is live - thegig.guide/gamescom Whether it's your first time or 15th, our guide features tips and tricks for the show itself, how to navigate your way around Cologne, and where the parties and networking opportunities are at!

We're looking for people interested in hosting a Game Club in their area (like a book club, but for video games). If this is something you might be interested in, follow this link to throw your hat into the ring, I appreciate it - bit.ly/thegameclub_...