Eric Hamel
@erichamel.bsky.social
Game developer, audio artist, composer, storyteller, and educator. Co-founder of Worthing & Moncrieff Games, and professor of game scoring at Berklee College of Music. I'm obsessed with murder mysteries.
www.worthingandmoncrieff.com
www.worthingandmoncrieff.com
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Eric Hamel
@erichamel.bsky.social
· Oct 16
Hello, folks! Our team is gearing up for another #playtest! If you like murder mystery puzzle games, pop into our Discord, join our budding community and sign up to play A Matter of Murder: Second Stab!#indiegames
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
discord.gg/UEdRat5B3U
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Resolve to play more indie games in the new year and let Indiepocalypse #72 help you down that path!
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @cassowary.me
-Cover by @bhanupratap.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-72
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @cassowary.me
-Cover by @bhanupratap.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-72
January 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Resolve to play more indie games in the new year and let Indiepocalypse #72 help you down that path!
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @cassowary.me
-Cover by @bhanupratap.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-72
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @cassowary.me
-Cover by @bhanupratap.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-72
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My husband has really enjoyed getting back into photography while learning how to paint and create little sets, and we edited this story about Death Adder's Day out with the Golden Axe Wave 1 FiGGYZ. We both love the series, so I hope you enjoy it! youtu.be/uIJdDUe8Mb4
Adder's Day Out feat. FiGGYZ | hungrygoriya
YouTube video by Hungry Goriya
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My husband has really enjoyed getting back into photography while learning how to paint and create little sets, and we edited this story about Death Adder's Day out with the Golden Axe Wave 1 FiGGYZ. We both love the series, so I hope you enjoy it! youtu.be/uIJdDUe8Mb4
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A quick reminder during this busy travel season to know your rights as a passenger. Please be kind, be safe, and have a great holiday season!
December 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A quick reminder during this busy travel season to know your rights as a passenger. Please be kind, be safe, and have a great holiday season!
Wishing all our fellow #indiegame devs a Happy Holiday and a fun new year! #puzzlemystery #cozymystery #SecondStab Cheers, everyone!
December 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Wishing all our fellow #indiegame devs a Happy Holiday and a fun new year! #puzzlemystery #cozymystery #SecondStab Cheers, everyone!
Season's Greetings from our W&M team! Happy Holidays, everyone! #indiegames #cozymystery #SecondStab
December 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Season's Greetings from our W&M team! Happy Holidays, everyone! #indiegames #cozymystery #SecondStab
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spending an evening at the theatre, excited to see how our old buddy Poirot thinks his way out of this one
December 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
spending an evening at the theatre, excited to see how our old buddy Poirot thinks his way out of this one
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GAME DEVS! TOY BOX JAM starts today!
It's the easiest game jam ever -- I give you all the assets, you make a game in two weeks! Use any game engine!
Plus there's a fun, puzzly mystery to solve for more assets! 700+ Jammers -- COME JAM WITH US!
itch.io/jam/toy-box-...
#gamejam #toyboxjam2025
It's the easiest game jam ever -- I give you all the assets, you make a game in two weeks! Use any game engine!
Plus there's a fun, puzzly mystery to solve for more assets! 700+ Jammers -- COME JAM WITH US!
itch.io/jam/toy-box-...
#gamejam #toyboxjam2025
December 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
GAME DEVS! TOY BOX JAM starts today!
It's the easiest game jam ever -- I give you all the assets, you make a game in two weeks! Use any game engine!
Plus there's a fun, puzzly mystery to solve for more assets! 700+ Jammers -- COME JAM WITH US!
itch.io/jam/toy-box-...
#gamejam #toyboxjam2025
It's the easiest game jam ever -- I give you all the assets, you make a game in two weeks! Use any game engine!
Plus there's a fun, puzzly mystery to solve for more assets! 700+ Jammers -- COME JAM WITH US!
itch.io/jam/toy-box-...
#gamejam #toyboxjam2025
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But in her web she still delights
To weave the mirror's magic sights
To weave the mirror's magic sights
December 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
But in her web she still delights
To weave the mirror's magic sights
To weave the mirror's magic sights
I got to try out the Witcher: Old World #boardgame today. Lots to learn in this game. But I really enjoyed the explore mechanic while traversing the world. #games #boardgames
December 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I got to try out the Witcher: Old World #boardgame today. Lots to learn in this game. But I really enjoyed the explore mechanic while traversing the world. #games #boardgames
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While at AdventureX, we had a chance to catch up with inkle co-founder Jon Ingold.
In our conversation we cover Jon’s inspiration to write Overboard!, his clear love for AdventureX, and much more!
somanygames.co.uk/articles/jon...
@jon.inkle.co
@adventurex.bsky.social
In our conversation we cover Jon’s inspiration to write Overboard!, his clear love for AdventureX, and much more!
somanygames.co.uk/articles/jon...
@jon.inkle.co
@adventurex.bsky.social
An AdventureX Chat with Jon Ingold | So Many Games
We caught up with Jon Ingold at AdventureX to find out about his love for the event, his shift from maths teacher to developer and much more!
somanygames.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
While at AdventureX, we had a chance to catch up with inkle co-founder Jon Ingold.
In our conversation we cover Jon’s inspiration to write Overboard!, his clear love for AdventureX, and much more!
somanygames.co.uk/articles/jon...
@jon.inkle.co
@adventurex.bsky.social
In our conversation we cover Jon’s inspiration to write Overboard!, his clear love for AdventureX, and much more!
somanygames.co.uk/articles/jon...
@jon.inkle.co
@adventurex.bsky.social
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Adventure X 2025's panel discussion with games composers is now available on our YouTube channel.
@markbenis.bsky.social, @jdwasabi.bsky.social, @paulzmmermann.bsky.social
#adventurex #gamedev #narrativegames #adventuregames #indiegame #indiedev #music
youtu.be/6ucvepYKye4
@markbenis.bsky.social, @jdwasabi.bsky.social, @paulzmmermann.bsky.social
#adventurex #gamedev #narrativegames #adventuregames #indiegame #indiedev #music
youtu.be/6ucvepYKye4
Adventure X 2025 – Panel: Storytelling through Audio
Seoirse Dunbar (the Adventure Games Podcast) leads the discussion as a panel of composers discuss the storytelling contribution made by their scores. Featuring panellists Mark Benis (Rosewater), Jade Leamcharaskul (Assassin's Creed: Shadows), Thomas Regin (Old Skies, the Blackwell series), and Paul Zimmerman (Loco Motive, Space Haven).
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Adventure X 2025's panel discussion with games composers is now available on our YouTube channel.
@markbenis.bsky.social, @jdwasabi.bsky.social, @paulzmmermann.bsky.social
#adventurex #gamedev #narrativegames #adventuregames #indiegame #indiedev #music
youtu.be/6ucvepYKye4
@markbenis.bsky.social, @jdwasabi.bsky.social, @paulzmmermann.bsky.social
#adventurex #gamedev #narrativegames #adventuregames #indiegame #indiedev #music
youtu.be/6ucvepYKye4
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A feel-good video about making indie games, if you need that.
This is, hands down, the most beautiful and inspiring video on the topic of (Solo) #gameDev I have ever seen!
Been following Tim until he disappeared from the scene, and now I couldn't be happier to learn that he's back. He really does provide the most humble, based #gameDev advice out there! 💙
Been following Tim until he disappeared from the scene, and now I couldn't be happier to learn that he's back. He really does provide the most humble, based #gameDev advice out there! 💙
Why you should make a video game (even if nobody plays it)
YouTube video by Tim Ruswick
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A feel-good video about making indie games, if you need that.
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Hi are you an audio person who likes getting things without paying money?
1) Izotope Insight 2 is free rn: www.izotope.com/en/products/...
2) Soundtoys is currently in the middle of a 12 days of free plugins promotion: www.soundtoys.com/12-days-of-s...
1) Izotope Insight 2 is free rn: www.izotope.com/en/products/...
2) Soundtoys is currently in the middle of a 12 days of free plugins promotion: www.soundtoys.com/12-days-of-s...
December 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Hi are you an audio person who likes getting things without paying money?
1) Izotope Insight 2 is free rn: www.izotope.com/en/products/...
2) Soundtoys is currently in the middle of a 12 days of free plugins promotion: www.soundtoys.com/12-days-of-s...
1) Izotope Insight 2 is free rn: www.izotope.com/en/products/...
2) Soundtoys is currently in the middle of a 12 days of free plugins promotion: www.soundtoys.com/12-days-of-s...
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As newsrooms shutter and paywalls rise elsewhere, public media delivers critical, unbiased reporting without fear or favor. That's the promise of a free press in a democracy.
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
As newsrooms shutter and paywalls rise elsewhere, public media delivers critical, unbiased reporting without fear or favor. That's the promise of a free press in a democracy.
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Click here to support the network of voices that keeps our public conversation honest and informed: n.pr/4pCcFIx
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Announcement tomorrow! As always you can join my newsletter if you dont wanna miss anything from me~
mailchi.mp/josiebrechne...
mailchi.mp/josiebrechne...
Josie's Newsletter
Stay in touch for news about what Josie is up to!
mailchi.mp
December 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Announcement tomorrow! As always you can join my newsletter if you dont wanna miss anything from me~
mailchi.mp/josiebrechne...
mailchi.mp/josiebrechne...
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This really fun game we barked on is 100% Dog Approved 🐶
Which means you should definitely play it.
Which means you should definitely play it.
Dogpile is out RIGHT NOW across the WORLD!!!
🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge
🦴 179 x game changing tags
💥 14 x unique decks to master
🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around
🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY
store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...
🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge
🦴 179 x game changing tags
💥 14 x unique decks to master
🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around
🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY
store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...
December 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This really fun game we barked on is 100% Dog Approved 🐶
Which means you should definitely play it.
Which means you should definitely play it.
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It's Indiepocalypse #71! If you don't what this is what are you doing? (check it out! (and welcome if you are just first checking it out!!))
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It's Indiepocalypse #71! If you don't what this is what are you doing? (check it out! (and welcome if you are just first checking it out!!))
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
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It’s time I update some Starter Packs! If you’re a published mystery (or cozy mystery) author & want to be added, let me know! Also, if you’re a fan of mysteries, this is a great way to follow lots of great authors! 💙📚
Mystery authors: go.bsky.app/SNeMh3s
Cozy mystery authors: go.bsky.app/6o5ckw7
Mystery authors: go.bsky.app/SNeMh3s
Cozy mystery authors: go.bsky.app/6o5ckw7
December 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It’s time I update some Starter Packs! If you’re a published mystery (or cozy mystery) author & want to be added, let me know! Also, if you’re a fan of mysteries, this is a great way to follow lots of great authors! 💙📚
Mystery authors: go.bsky.app/SNeMh3s
Cozy mystery authors: go.bsky.app/6o5ckw7
Mystery authors: go.bsky.app/SNeMh3s
Cozy mystery authors: go.bsky.app/6o5ckw7
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Demand for professional Santas and other seasonal workers seems to have cooled. Could that be a sign we're in a recession? n.pr/4q1bL8Y
Are we in a recession? Maybe professional Santas can tell us
Demand for professional Santas and other seasonal workers seems to have cooled. Could that be a sign we're in a recession?
n.pr
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Demand for professional Santas and other seasonal workers seems to have cooled. Could that be a sign we're in a recession? n.pr/4q1bL8Y
Schwartz on the New #Wicked Songs share.google/KS0IvGFMQM1A...
"For anyone who’s living in a country that they love that is changing... What is your responsibility as an individual citizen of the country, particularly when it’s increasingly dangerous to resist? How much courage do you need?"
"For anyone who’s living in a country that they love that is changing... What is your responsibility as an individual citizen of the country, particularly when it’s increasingly dangerous to resist? How much courage do you need?"
Stephen Schwartz on His Two New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Songs and What They Say About America, Plus Spinoff Prospects: ‘I Might Be Participating in Other Visits to Oz’
'Wicked' composer and co-creator Stephen Schwartz
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November 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Schwartz on the New #Wicked Songs share.google/KS0IvGFMQM1A...
"For anyone who’s living in a country that they love that is changing... What is your responsibility as an individual citizen of the country, particularly when it’s increasingly dangerous to resist? How much courage do you need?"
"For anyone who’s living in a country that they love that is changing... What is your responsibility as an individual citizen of the country, particularly when it’s increasingly dangerous to resist? How much courage do you need?"
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This is happening tonight in around 7 hours from now! Maybe see you there!
Join me this weekend for my 3rd annual charity stream in support of the Northern Cancer Fund! Giveaways are provided by these awesome folks: @juliaminamata.bsky.social @agentannk.bsky.social @retrobitgaming.bsky.social @figgyzofficial.bsky.social @brokestudio.bsky.social @retroware.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is happening tonight in around 7 hours from now! Maybe see you there!
Arcadia is still my favorite play. So brilliant.
"We shed as we pick up, like travellers who must carry everything in their arms, and what we let fall will be picked up by those behind. The procession is very long and life is very short. We die on the march."
"We shed as we pick up, like travellers who must carry everything in their arms, and what we let fall will be picked up by those behind. The procession is very long and life is very short. We die on the march."
November 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Arcadia is still my favorite play. So brilliant.
"We shed as we pick up, like travellers who must carry everything in their arms, and what we let fall will be picked up by those behind. The procession is very long and life is very short. We die on the march."
"We shed as we pick up, like travellers who must carry everything in their arms, and what we let fall will be picked up by those behind. The procession is very long and life is very short. We die on the march."
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Our holiday gift guide is now live! us4.campaign-archive.com?e=%5B0d99c9b...
November 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Our holiday gift guide is now live! us4.campaign-archive.com?e=%5B0d99c9b...
And so begins the annual holiday tradition of Settlers of Catan. #boardgame #boardgames
November 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
And so begins the annual holiday tradition of Settlers of Catan. #boardgame #boardgames
Omigosh. I'm so conflicted on this! 😆 #retrogames #retrogaming
You can play classic Nintendo games on these custom SNES Nike sneakers | The Verge share.google/sSI1kQxtvXJY...
You can play classic Nintendo games on these custom SNES Nike sneakers | The Verge share.google/sSI1kQxtvXJY...
You can play classic Nintendo games on these custom SNES-inspired Nike sneakers
SNES-inspired sneakers that actually play Super Mario World.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Omigosh. I'm so conflicted on this! 😆 #retrogames #retrogaming
You can play classic Nintendo games on these custom SNES Nike sneakers | The Verge share.google/sSI1kQxtvXJY...
You can play classic Nintendo games on these custom SNES Nike sneakers | The Verge share.google/sSI1kQxtvXJY...