John Henley
@evilbizdev.bsky.social
Caracal Games Business Development and PR.
Current project: Star Overdrive
Next project(s): Secret
🎮Videogame enthusiast, 🥊former Olympic boxing instructor, 🏎️muscle car owner and dad to trio of cats😸. Co-Author of a book coming 2025 ✍️
Current project: Star Overdrive
Next project(s): Secret
🎮Videogame enthusiast, 🥊former Olympic boxing instructor, 🏎️muscle car owner and dad to trio of cats😸. Co-Author of a book coming 2025 ✍️
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John Henley
@evilbizdev.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Quick clip from Star Overdrive, a Sci-fi homage to Zelda BOTW developed by a passionate and talented team of twelve.
Coming Early 2025, we hope you like it! ❤️🔥
Turn it up🎵for a sample of our musical composers work🤘🔥
Coming Early 2025, we hope you like it! ❤️🔥
Turn it up🎵for a sample of our musical composers work🤘🔥
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15 DAYS until liftoff! 🚀⚡ Get ready to ride, fight, and rock in Star Overdrive when it launches on April 10th! The countdown is ON. 🔥🎸 #StarOverdrive #NintendoSwitch #Hype
March 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
15 DAYS until liftoff! 🚀⚡ Get ready to ride, fight, and rock in Star Overdrive when it launches on April 10th! The countdown is ON. 🔥🎸 #StarOverdrive #NintendoSwitch #Hype
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Hope you are all having a great Friday! Here are the 3 next pages from the Star Overdrive #manga 🚀 Created by the team and illustrated by the talented Alfredo Postiglione 🎨❤️🔥
November 22, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Hope you are all having a great Friday! Here are the 3 next pages from the Star Overdrive #manga 🚀 Created by the team and illustrated by the talented Alfredo Postiglione 🎨❤️🔥
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Playtesting Star Overdrive this weekend 🥳Here is another Hoverboard design and a sweet sample of our musical maestro @andreafede.bsky.social 's work 🤘🎸🎶🔥
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
November 23, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Playtesting Star Overdrive this weekend 🥳Here is another Hoverboard design and a sweet sample of our musical maestro @andreafede.bsky.social 's work 🤘🎸🎶🔥
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
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We're excited to share some shots from Star Overdrive, our sci-fi homage to the Zelda series. A heartfelt thanks to our publisher @dearvillagers.com for believing in our small team's vision and talent. #screenshotsaturday
November 23, 2024 at 5:46 PM
We're excited to share some shots from Star Overdrive, our sci-fi homage to the Zelda series. A heartfelt thanks to our publisher @dearvillagers.com for believing in our small team's vision and talent. #screenshotsaturday
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Another Hoverboard design from Star Overdrive! Did you notice that every shot in our reveal trailer features a different board design? Turn up the volume to enjoy a sample of @andreafede.bsky.social’s awesome work 🎵 #gamedev
November 18, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Another Hoverboard design from Star Overdrive! Did you notice that every shot in our reveal trailer features a different board design? Turn up the volume to enjoy a sample of @andreafede.bsky.social’s awesome work 🎵 #gamedev
#Game conferences have changed a lot with online meeting systems. Have you adapted your pitch?
Meeting slots are often 30 minutes.
-Allow 2–5 minutes for late arrivals or finding a spot.
-5–10 minutes banter to build rapport or catch up.
-Maybe 20 minutes to pitch, demo, answer questions?
#gamedev
Meeting slots are often 30 minutes.
-Allow 2–5 minutes for late arrivals or finding a spot.
-5–10 minutes banter to build rapport or catch up.
-Maybe 20 minutes to pitch, demo, answer questions?
#gamedev
November 18, 2024 at 6:50 PM
I’ve been working with @caracalgames.bsky.social since September 2020, back when Star Overdrive was just a demo and a dream.
Even after all this time, playtesting this game NEVER gets old 🎮❤️🔥
Even after all this time, playtesting this game NEVER gets old 🎮❤️🔥
November 18, 2024 at 5:52 PM
I’ve been working with @caracalgames.bsky.social since September 2020, back when Star Overdrive was just a demo and a dream.
Even after all this time, playtesting this game NEVER gets old 🎮❤️🔥
Even after all this time, playtesting this game NEVER gets old 🎮❤️🔥
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I don't know who needs to read this but:
Don't worry, nearly everyone in video games is struggling right now. It's not just you.
Even the big names are having sleepless nights. I have no magic answers for you, but it's at least nice to know we're all riding the same rough seas
Don't worry, nearly everyone in video games is struggling right now. It's not just you.
Even the big names are having sleepless nights. I have no magic answers for you, but it's at least nice to know we're all riding the same rough seas
November 18, 2024 at 12:26 PM
I don't know who needs to read this but:
Don't worry, nearly everyone in video games is struggling right now. It's not just you.
Even the big names are having sleepless nights. I have no magic answers for you, but it's at least nice to know we're all riding the same rough seas
Don't worry, nearly everyone in video games is struggling right now. It's not just you.
Even the big names are having sleepless nights. I have no magic answers for you, but it's at least nice to know we're all riding the same rough seas
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Thanks for noticing.
November 17, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Thanks for noticing.
Quick clip from Star Overdrive, a Sci-fi homage to Zelda BOTW developed by a passionate and talented team of twelve.
Coming Early 2025, we hope you like it! ❤️🔥
Turn it up🎵for a sample of our musical composers work🤘🔥
Coming Early 2025, we hope you like it! ❤️🔥
Turn it up🎵for a sample of our musical composers work🤘🔥
November 18, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Quick clip from Star Overdrive, a Sci-fi homage to Zelda BOTW developed by a passionate and talented team of twelve.
Coming Early 2025, we hope you like it! ❤️🔥
Turn it up🎵for a sample of our musical composers work🤘🔥
Coming Early 2025, we hope you like it! ❤️🔥
Turn it up🎵for a sample of our musical composers work🤘🔥
Any #manga #comic #publishers out there interested in helping us with #distribution? 🤙😁
#indie #gamedev
#indie #gamedev
Hello #everyone! 3 more pages from our original #manga, which follows the story of our #game #StarOverdrive 🚀, coming to #NintendoSwitch in early 2025 🥳. Pages are from the 1st chapter, and we have 7 chapters total! We would love to connect with manga #influencers and #reviewers, plz reach out!
November 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Any #manga #comic #publishers out there interested in helping us with #distribution? 🤙😁
#indie #gamedev
#indie #gamedev
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I love the #retrogame community of #BlueSky, so I wanted to share with you another Caracal passion project that you can find on #NintendoSwitch #eshop right now! They said Nintendo would never approve this 🙄 They were wrong.😈
#indiedev #gameboy #classic #adventure
youtu.be/ZjjxXMphd28?...
#indiedev #gameboy #classic #adventure
youtu.be/ZjjxXMphd28?...
2021: Moon Escape SwitchTrailer
YouTube video by Caracal Games
youtu.be
November 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM
I love the #retrogame community of #BlueSky, so I wanted to share with you another Caracal passion project that you can find on #NintendoSwitch #eshop right now! They said Nintendo would never approve this 🙄 They were wrong.😈
#indiedev #gameboy #classic #adventure
youtu.be/ZjjxXMphd28?...
#indiedev #gameboy #classic #adventure
youtu.be/ZjjxXMphd28?...
Many devs pitch to publishers but skip Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Valve, and Epic. Start with them! Don't ask for money, just time to share YOUR game. Your future Publisher will meet them later, so pitching yourself ensures they hear the best version of your game directly from you.
#tip #gamedev
#tip #gamedev
November 17, 2024 at 3:58 PM
I did an #interview with The Gamer during Montreal Megamigs about #StarOverdrive! Check it out and watch me ramble about our game and the incredible team @caracalgames.bsky.social ❤️
#indiegame #indiedev #game #news #nintendo
www.thegamer.com/video/star-o...
#indiegame #indiedev #game #news #nintendo
www.thegamer.com/video/star-o...
The Planet's Your Skate Park - Interviewing John Henley For Star Overdrive
Eureka 7, Treasure Planet, BOTW, AND Tony Hawk? TheGamer's Peter talks with Caracal Games' business developer at MIGS 2024 for Star Overdrive!
www.thegamer.com
November 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM
I did an #interview with The Gamer during Montreal Megamigs about #StarOverdrive! Check it out and watch me ramble about our game and the incredible team @caracalgames.bsky.social ❤️
#indiegame #indiedev #game #news #nintendo
www.thegamer.com/video/star-o...
#indiegame #indiedev #game #news #nintendo
www.thegamer.com/video/star-o...
For those who have talented crafty friends who crochet. Gearbox posted free patterns for the two protagonists of BLANC on the website. It was a fun idea ❤️💡the talented @prieurdesign.bsky.social created the wooly plushies.
Last post for today! Thank you Bluesky crochet creators for the warm welcome! You can download two free patterns (PDF) I got the opportunity to create for a game called Blanc on this website: www.blancthegame.com
#free #crochet #pattern #indiegame
#Cat model: Lily the Lilac SHO😺
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#free #crochet #pattern #indiegame
#Cat model: Lily the Lilac SHO😺
💖
November 16, 2024 at 10:09 PM
For those who have talented crafty friends who crochet. Gearbox posted free patterns for the two protagonists of BLANC on the website. It was a fun idea ❤️💡the talented @prieurdesign.bsky.social created the wooly plushies.
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I stand by my choice of #eldergod #lovecraftian beverage 😐
Only @prieurdesign.bsky.social would have the patience to bring my funny ideas to life 😆
#gamedev #creative
Only @prieurdesign.bsky.social would have the patience to bring my funny ideas to life 😆
#gamedev #creative
Oh! YeahhhaAARG! Time for a Cthulhaid break!
Disclaimer: This creation was my #husband #idea.🙄🤦♀️
😵💫ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn😵💫
#lovecraft #crochet #yarncraft #plushie
Disclaimer: This creation was my #husband #idea.🙄🤦♀️
😵💫ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn😵💫
#lovecraft #crochet #yarncraft #plushie
November 16, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I stand by my choice of #eldergod #lovecraftian beverage 😐
Only @prieurdesign.bsky.social would have the patience to bring my funny ideas to life 😆
#gamedev #creative
Only @prieurdesign.bsky.social would have the patience to bring my funny ideas to life 😆
#gamedev #creative
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Star Overdrive is all about #emergent #gameplay #freedom #discovery 🚀 It's a true passion project for us, and we can't wait to share it with the world! #staroverdrive #nintendoswitch #indiegame #gamedev coming early 2025!
November 16, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Star Overdrive is all about #emergent #gameplay #freedom #discovery 🚀 It's a true passion project for us, and we can't wait to share it with the world! #staroverdrive #nintendoswitch #indiegame #gamedev coming early 2025!
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Some Star Overdrive #screenshots showcasing our #hoverboard traversal and #keytar sword combat🔥
Our open world is 120 square miles, which you can discover!
Coming early 2025!
#scifi #videogame #screenshotsaturday #openworld #nintendo
Our open world is 120 square miles, which you can discover!
Coming early 2025!
#scifi #videogame #screenshotsaturday #openworld #nintendo
November 16, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Some Star Overdrive #screenshots showcasing our #hoverboard traversal and #keytar sword combat🔥
Our open world is 120 square miles, which you can discover!
Coming early 2025!
#scifi #videogame #screenshotsaturday #openworld #nintendo
Our open world is 120 square miles, which you can discover!
Coming early 2025!
#scifi #videogame #screenshotsaturday #openworld #nintendo
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come hang out with us over on Soop. check out the platform , smack some follows
www.sooplive.com/aesmatv
doing #indie #horrorgames today starting with #intothedeadourdarkestdays demo.
#safelight #paragnosia etc.
www.sooplive.com/aesmatv
doing #indie #horrorgames today starting with #intothedeadourdarkestdays demo.
#safelight #paragnosia etc.
November 16, 2024 at 12:31 PM
come hang out with us over on Soop. check out the platform , smack some follows
www.sooplive.com/aesmatv
doing #indie #horrorgames today starting with #intothedeadourdarkestdays demo.
#safelight #paragnosia etc.
www.sooplive.com/aesmatv
doing #indie #horrorgames today starting with #intothedeadourdarkestdays demo.
#safelight #paragnosia etc.
Reposted by John Henley
Tetris Forever, a re-release of 15 classic versions of Tetris, came out this week!
Check out the little-known sequel, Tetris Reversed, a prototype of which Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov revealed at GDC 2024
Check out the little-known sequel, Tetris Reversed, a prototype of which Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov revealed at GDC 2024
Creator of Tetris reveals his 'cerebral' unreleased sequel called Tetris Reversed
Alexey Pajitnov revealed at GDC 2024 why his unreleased sequel never went beyond the prototype phase.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 16, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Tetris Forever, a re-release of 15 classic versions of Tetris, came out this week!
Check out the little-known sequel, Tetris Reversed, a prototype of which Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov revealed at GDC 2024
Check out the little-known sequel, Tetris Reversed, a prototype of which Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov revealed at GDC 2024
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Just made my first starter pack! This is solely for indie devs who are making cosy and wholesome games! ☕
If this sounds like you, leave a reply and I'll add you! Why not let me know what you're working on? 🎮
go.bsky.app/RkeKvHh
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #wholesomegames #gamedevs
If this sounds like you, leave a reply and I'll add you! Why not let me know what you're working on? 🎮
go.bsky.app/RkeKvHh
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #wholesomegames #gamedevs
November 16, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Just made my first starter pack! This is solely for indie devs who are making cosy and wholesome games! ☕
If this sounds like you, leave a reply and I'll add you! Why not let me know what you're working on? 🎮
go.bsky.app/RkeKvHh
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #wholesomegames #gamedevs
If this sounds like you, leave a reply and I'll add you! Why not let me know what you're working on? 🎮
go.bsky.app/RkeKvHh
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #wholesomegames #gamedevs