@gamemakerstoolkit.com I just bought and am loving Word Play on iOS, it was already a blast on desktop, now I'm worried I might play it too much with it in my phone all the time... But am I going crazy, or should it be "[...] if they're the last tile" at the bottom of this perk description?
ZacDevDude
ZacDevDude
@zackow264.itch.io
Game design student, butler of Galactic Whiskers' Emotional Support Cat, he/him. I'm a game dev by day, and by night... I'm also a game dev. I have not slept in days. Help me.
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My submission to the Comfy Jam: Spring 2026 is chaotic, wild, and tasty! ShellFire was made in GameMaker for Windows and supports your keyboard and your gaming controller! Play it here: zacdevdude.itch.io/shellfire #gamedev #indiedev #gamejam
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When my sleep-deprived brain said "defeated", what it meant was "completed"
I have finally played and defeated Shadow of the Colossus, the PS4 version specifically. What stood out to me most was how empty the open world was compared to modern games. As a result, it feels so much larger and you're really given the chance to take in the awe-inspiring view!
Any time the player has to make a choice, you need to communicate that through UI... I hadn't thought about it until now but I can't think of any part worse than pawn promotion. Aside from maybe the opposing AI as a whole. But... there's definitely some library out there for that already.
The thing about making a chess engine is that you're wrong about what parts are hard. You'll start out thinking "oh no, en passant!" en passant isn't going to be the hard part. It's going to be pawn promotion. You're going to hate pawn promotion.
It's the last day of the rating period for #GMTKjam! If you haven't already, please give my game, LOCK TIME, a shot! And if it sucks, leave a comment with feedback! The community has been so engaging with feedback, it's been amazing! itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... #indiedev #gamedev #gamejam #gmtk
Thank you to everyone who's played and rated LOCK TIME for the #GMTKjam so far! If you haven't given it a go, I might be a little biased but I think it's a pretty neat game! Pls? 🥺 itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... #gamedev #indiedev
My submission to the #GMTKjam #GMTK #gamejam is LOCK TIME, a small puzzle platformer that I swear is different enough from Mind Over Magnet to be its own thing! I'm super proud of how this turned out as a solo dev over four days! #gamedev #indiedev zacdevdude.itch.io/lock-time
It's only been a few hours and my friends over at BungleDungleGaming have ALREADY recorded and uploaded some gameplay of LOCK TIME! There is nothing better than seeing someone enjoy something you made! Also, fanart?! 😱😱😱 #gamedev #indiedev youtu.be/1-8JIkoAcGI?...
My submission to the #GMTKjam #GMTK #gamejam is LOCK TIME, a small puzzle platformer that I swear is different enough from Mind Over Magnet to be its own thing! I'm super proud of how this turned out as a solo dev over four days! #gamedev #indiedev zacdevdude.itch.io/lock-time
Some screenshots from LOCK TIME, my submission to the #GMTKjam 2025! zacdevdude.itch.io/lock-time #gamedev #indiedev #gamejam #GMTK
My submission to the #GMTKjam #GMTK #gamejam is LOCK TIME, a small puzzle platformer that I swear is different enough from Mind Over Magnet to be its own thing! I'm super proud of how this turned out as a solo dev over four days! #gamedev #indiedev zacdevdude.itch.io/lock-time
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Solevoin is out on the GMTK Game Jam 2025! @gamemakerstoolkit.com itch.io/jam/gmtk-202... A retro arena shooter inspired exorcism "simulator" Unholy things shall be banished by Divine Light™ Summon divine orbital lasers via loop-ish salt incantations on the ground Made with @godotengine.org
Submissions are now CLOSED for GMTK Game Jam 2025. We've had a whopping, mind-blowing, server-busting 9843 games submitted! Play and rate the games here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
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go play and rate my game! I think it's really fun make sure to read the description first!
Submissions are now CLOSED for GMTK Game Jam 2025. We've had a whopping, mind-blowing, server-busting 9843 games submitted! Play and rate the games here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
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Here is my submission: #GMTKJam itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
Submissions are now CLOSED for GMTK Game Jam 2025. We've had a whopping, mind-blowing, server-busting 9843 games submitted! Play and rate the games here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
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Oh to be One of Ten Thousand Loop Games... had a really lovely time working on this, would mean the world to me if you played & rated! itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
Submissions are now CLOSED for GMTK Game Jam 2025. We've had a whopping, mind-blowing, server-busting 9843 games submitted! Play and rate the games here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
My submission to the #GMTKjam #GMTK #gamejam is LOCK TIME, a small puzzle platformer that I swear is different enough from Mind Over Magnet to be its own thing! I'm super proud of how this turned out as a solo dev over four days! #gamedev #indiedev zacdevdude.itch.io/lock-time
Submissions are now CLOSED for GMTK Game Jam 2025. We've had a whopping, mind-blowing, server-busting 9843 games submitted! Play and rate the games here: itch.io/jam/gmtk-202...
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This is awesome! Be sure to check out the devs behind all these wonderful characters!
Amazing art done by @frogfann.com Here's the character key version. @lukewasthefish.bsky.social @hallinniklas.bsky.social @howtobehayes.bsky.social @princerosalium.bsky.social @inkus.ca @quivscor.bsky.social @f1krazy.bsky.social @mayshing.com
I made a Lego MOC of Team Asobi's Astro Bot! You can find it with instructions on the Brickit app: brickit.app/ideas/338284 or on Rebrickable: rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-220... I am still designing more! #lego #astrobot #brickheadz #MOC #legomoc #LEGOcreation #LEGOcustom
Just thinking about this at a surface level... it might be a nice accessibility feature to quickly run through a tutorial again if you haven't played in years.
Hideo Kojima has an amazing idea for a "Forgetting Game" where the main character gradually forgets important information and abilities if you take too long a break from playing.
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I can't believe i'm doing this, but= Please help us replace our gaming/art rig Me and my fiancée cannot afford to replace it This has also resulted in us not being able to continue multiple series on our channel Please. Share and Donate if you can. I'm sorry to ask. ko-fi.com/theonephun21...
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Indie games and the devs behind them are the soul of Gaming in my eyes. There's alwaus a new concept, A charming take, A genuinely good game, Honestly it can go every which way. And I'm always excited for it! So of course im more than Happy to support Indie Devs! #indiegames #VTuber #PNGTuber
Not one of my games this time, but another Galactic Whiskers title was showcased by the awesome @theonephun211.bsky.social! Thank you so much for continuing to support the indie community! #indiedev youtu.be/wLhCp9QWv7I?...
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☢️ SURPRISE DUAL UPLOAD DAY ☢️ DI(V)E Under the Waves! An indie game where @howtobehayes.bsky.social and @missspelled.bsky.social are a part of its creation! I had alot of fun playing this one. And I ACTUALLY got startled! 🐟 #PNGTuber #VTuber #IndieGame www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLhC...
Not one of my games this time, but another Galactic Whiskers title was showcased by the awesome @theonephun211.bsky.social! Thank you so much for continuing to support the indie community! #indiedev youtu.be/wLhCp9QWv7I?...
@gamemaker.io has a physics system and it turns out... I have a little to learn about using it properly. Yes, the Taco Tides remake is going well, why do you ask? #gamedev #indiedev #thisismarketing #nyoom #dejavu
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@rtgame.bsky.social We all know you're the Drift King, but... Can you river dance?
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So he came back with answers: 1. He renders in Unreal Engine. (Very, VERY interesting) 2. A wide portfolio is better than one focused on one subject. 3. Jump on projects with indie studios because the industry sucks right now. (Continued in replies)
Update. The Lead Animator emailed me back. He said he was too busy for an interview but he said he would answer some questions about the industry. Score.
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#AstroBot nabs another GOTY win with the Best Game Award at the BAFTA Game Awards: www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
Came here for the Omori acapella, left feeling totally fulfilled and traumatised at the same time. This level of complexity in voice work is not something anyone is born with. This takes an incredible level of skill and years of dedicated training. Somebody hire this man already!
You said you wanted more video game music acapella content, so only a Fool in April would cave to such demands. 36 songs, 72 minutes long. A feast for the ears. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQBH...
Having grown up with the little green not-Yoshi, I am very excited to compare how the same levels and the same challenges feel with the new controls! Time to over-analyse another game instead of just having fun!
Croc Legend of the Gobbos Remaster is out now and I had such a nostalgic blast! But my favourite part was the analogue controls makes it feel like a totally new game! Check out part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Spj...
I can now announce that I am one of a chosen few who will be part of @tvmstudios.bsky.social's Work Experience programme 2025! On the 30th of June I get to start an 8-week narrative design project as part of the programme! I'm very excited! Thank you TVM for the opportunity! #gamedev #indiedev
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Scripted a little Godot addon to semi-automate making pretty light shafts. Super versatile, and can be used for things like holograms, flashlights, treasure chests, even UI. I put it up for free here: github.com/CozyCubeGame... #GodotEngine #gamedev #indiedev
Today's the day! #CrocRemake releases today! So glad you're back, @argonautgames.bsky.social!
Today I learned about Localizor! Using this very handy website, you can essential crowdsource localised text for your game for free! And it directly supports a number of game engines! #gamedev #indiedev #localisation #localization www.localizor.com