IrishJohnGames - Live GameDev Q&A Daily!
@irishjohngames.bsky.social
Hi, I'm John - Twitch Partner and WebDev turned Professional Game Developer. I am the creator of @RiseOfPiracy. After 4 years of solo development & streaming I am now published by MicroProse and I have my own Game Studio.
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Rise of Piracy - Development Update - May 2025 - Steam News
May 2025 Update Details
store.steampowered.com
May's update is now live!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/140...
Be sure to leave a comment letting me know what game mechanic you'd like to hear more about in upcoming updates.
#gamedev #RiseOfPiracy #steam #pirates
store.steampowered.com/news/app/140...
Be sure to leave a comment letting me know what game mechanic you'd like to hear more about in upcoming updates.
#gamedev #RiseOfPiracy #steam #pirates
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Spent a few days polishing the in-game achievements (🎖️Medals) and the skin unlock menu! Very satisfying to unlock new colors and ships when you've earned them!
Which one is your favorite? 🎨👨🎨
#gamedev #indiedev #roguelite #solodev #unity #JetBrainsRider #UI #gamedesign #indiegame
Which one is your favorite? 🎨👨🎨
#gamedev #indiedev #roguelite #solodev #unity #JetBrainsRider #UI #gamedesign #indiegame
November 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Spent a few days polishing the in-game achievements (🎖️Medals) and the skin unlock menu! Very satisfying to unlock new colors and ships when you've earned them!
Which one is your favorite? 🎨👨🎨
#gamedev #indiedev #roguelite #solodev #unity #JetBrainsRider #UI #gamedesign #indiegame
Which one is your favorite? 🎨👨🎨
#gamedev #indiedev #roguelite #solodev #unity #JetBrainsRider #UI #gamedesign #indiegame
Hope I'm not too late for #PitchYaGame!
Heres the latest teaser for my upcoming RTS / Exploration style game with Fleet Building / Large scale battles & RTS invasions!
Wishlist Rise of Piracy on Steam!
#indiedev #gamedev #pirates
Heres the latest teaser for my upcoming RTS / Exploration style game with Fleet Building / Large scale battles & RTS invasions!
Wishlist Rise of Piracy on Steam!
#indiedev #gamedev #pirates
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Hope I'm not too late for #PitchYaGame!
Heres the latest teaser for my upcoming RTS / Exploration style game with Fleet Building / Large scale battles & RTS invasions!
Wishlist Rise of Piracy on Steam!
#indiedev #gamedev #pirates
Heres the latest teaser for my upcoming RTS / Exploration style game with Fleet Building / Large scale battles & RTS invasions!
Wishlist Rise of Piracy on Steam!
#indiedev #gamedev #pirates
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I missed the #2 in art and #3 in fun announcement for our entry, but I watched the VOD, and I'm still smiling. Thank you @sciantsmedia.com and @irishjohngames.bsky.social for hosting the JernJam this year! I can't stop saying it...I had a BLAST working on this game with @captain-onosa.bsky.social!
October 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I missed the #2 in art and #3 in fun announcement for our entry, but I watched the VOD, and I'm still smiling. Thank you @sciantsmedia.com and @irishjohngames.bsky.social for hosting the JernJam this year! I can't stop saying it...I had a BLAST working on this game with @captain-onosa.bsky.social!
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"You Had Mead at Hello" won 3rd Place in Fun!
Amazing job, team! Simply put, I'm overwhelmed. I'd never built an automation/tycoon game. I wasn't sure if it would work. Yet, people voted it was fun. I just.. wow!
@irishjohngames.bsky.social
&
@sciantsmedia.com
👀
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngames
Amazing job, team! Simply put, I'm overwhelmed. I'd never built an automation/tycoon game. I wasn't sure if it would work. Yet, people voted it was fun. I just.. wow!
@irishjohngames.bsky.social
&
@sciantsmedia.com
👀
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngames
October 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"You Had Mead at Hello" won 3rd Place in Fun!
Amazing job, team! Simply put, I'm overwhelmed. I'd never built an automation/tycoon game. I wasn't sure if it would work. Yet, people voted it was fun. I just.. wow!
@irishjohngames.bsky.social
&
@sciantsmedia.com
👀
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngames
Amazing job, team! Simply put, I'm overwhelmed. I'd never built an automation/tycoon game. I wasn't sure if it would work. Yet, people voted it was fun. I just.. wow!
@irishjohngames.bsky.social
&
@sciantsmedia.com
👀
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngames
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JERNJAM! We played so many wonderful games made by the community and handed out so many prizes with @irishjohngames.bsky.social ! Thank you @ultrasaurus.ca @drdaubs.bsky.social @pennymeowy.bsky.social @sp00kysprinkles @gr1mreaper619 for the raids! We passed the love to @hypnotikgames.bsky.social!
October 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
JERNJAM! We played so many wonderful games made by the community and handed out so many prizes with @irishjohngames.bsky.social ! Thank you @ultrasaurus.ca @drdaubs.bsky.social @pennymeowy.bsky.social @sp00kysprinkles @gr1mreaper619 for the raids! We passed the love to @hypnotikgames.bsky.social!
Jern Jam Awards going well with @sciantsmedia.com
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngam...
Join the fun, live for another few hours!
twitch.tv/irishjohngames
#gamedev #gamejam #collab
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngam...
Join the fun, live for another few hours!
twitch.tv/irishjohngames
#gamedev #gamejam #collab
IrishJohnGames - grand admiral thrawn
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October 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Jern Jam Awards going well with @sciantsmedia.com
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngam...
Join the fun, live for another few hours!
twitch.tv/irishjohngames
#gamedev #gamejam #collab
www.twitch.tv/irishjohngam...
Join the fun, live for another few hours!
twitch.tv/irishjohngames
#gamedev #gamejam #collab
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
October 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
October 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Nexus was fantastic! Met some great new folks & learned a lot.
While I was there, the wonderful folks at @ThumbWars published an interview I had with them last month :)
Check it out here:
thethumbwars.com/rise-of-pira...
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
While I was there, the wonderful folks at @ThumbWars published an interview I had with them last month :)
Check it out here:
thethumbwars.com/rise-of-pira...
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Rise of Piracy Interview: Dev Talks Inspiration Behind Real-Time-Strategy Gameplay and The Large Expansive World Players Can Explore and Plunder - Thumb Wars
We recently talked to the dev behind their debut title, Rise of Piracy, regarding the hand-crafted world, numerous ships, and fun RTS gameplay.
thethumbwars.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Nexus was fantastic! Met some great new folks & learned a lot.
While I was there, the wonderful folks at @ThumbWars published an interview I had with them last month :)
Check it out here:
thethumbwars.com/rise-of-pira...
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
While I was there, the wonderful folks at @ThumbWars published an interview I had with them last month :)
Check it out here:
thethumbwars.com/rise-of-pira...
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
September 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
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Can a game really be built in 100 days? From idea to release, see the code, each asset, every feature and even the bugs! Learn to leverage tools, hire help and make decisions for maximum efficiency during this 100 day game challenge.
www.twitch.tv/timbeaudet
#gamedev #indiedev #100daychallenge
www.twitch.tv/timbeaudet
#gamedev #indiedev #100daychallenge
September 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Can a game really be built in 100 days? From idea to release, see the code, each asset, every feature and even the bugs! Learn to leverage tools, hire help and make decisions for maximum efficiency during this 100 day game challenge.
www.twitch.tv/timbeaudet
#gamedev #indiedev #100daychallenge
www.twitch.tv/timbeaudet
#gamedev #indiedev #100daychallenge
Almost 200 folks have signed up to the Jam!
Absolutely delighted with the progress this year, with just over 5 days remaining!
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
Can't wait to see what ye have made! <3
#gamejam #jernjam #gamedev #indiedev
Absolutely delighted with the progress this year, with just over 5 days remaining!
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
Can't wait to see what ye have made! <3
#gamejam #jernjam #gamedev #indiedev
Jern Jam 2025 x SciAnts! [Two Weeks, Prizes]
A game jam from 2025-09-15 to 2025-10-10 hosted by IrishJohnGames & SciAnts_Streams. We are excited to announce the 2025 JernJam! The Theme is: Man vs Nature This year, we are adding some fun new…
itch.io
September 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Almost 200 folks have signed up to the Jam!
Absolutely delighted with the progress this year, with just over 5 days remaining!
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
Can't wait to see what ye have made! <3
#gamejam #jernjam #gamedev #indiedev
Absolutely delighted with the progress this year, with just over 5 days remaining!
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
Can't wait to see what ye have made! <3
#gamejam #jernjam #gamedev #indiedev
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
September 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Jern Jam 2025 Starts TODAY!
With over 135 joined, its surpassed all previous jams that I've hosted and we have exclusive prizes to celebrate!
Can't wait to see the creations & am really looking forward to the awards ceremony and all that fun stuff :D
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
#gamejam #jernjam2025
With over 135 joined, its surpassed all previous jams that I've hosted and we have exclusive prizes to celebrate!
Can't wait to see the creations & am really looking forward to the awards ceremony and all that fun stuff :D
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
#gamejam #jernjam2025
Jern Jam 2025 x SciAnts! [Two Weeks, Prizes]
A game jam from 2025-09-15 to 2025-10-10 hosted by IrishJohnGames & SciAnts_Streams. We are excited to announce the 2025 JernJam! This year, we are adding some fun new criteria to the voting, hoping t...
itch.io
September 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Jern Jam 2025 Starts TODAY!
With over 135 joined, its surpassed all previous jams that I've hosted and we have exclusive prizes to celebrate!
Can't wait to see the creations & am really looking forward to the awards ceremony and all that fun stuff :D
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
#gamejam #jernjam2025
With over 135 joined, its surpassed all previous jams that I've hosted and we have exclusive prizes to celebrate!
Can't wait to see the creations & am really looking forward to the awards ceremony and all that fun stuff :D
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
#gamejam #jernjam2025
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8 hours until #JernJam! I'm hoping "If you Build it" wins the vote. itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
This jam has a focus on Educational Value.
@irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com are some of the ones hosting it, so you know it's gonna pop off 🔥🔥🔥
This jam has a focus on Educational Value.
@irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com are some of the ones hosting it, so you know it's gonna pop off 🔥🔥🔥
Jern Jam 2025 x SciAnts! [Two Weeks, Prizes]
A game jam from 2025-09-15 to 2025-10-10 hosted by IrishJohnGames & SciAnts_Streams. We are excited to announce the 2025 JernJam! This year, we are adding some fun new criteria to the voting, hoping t...
itch.io
September 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
8 hours until #JernJam! I'm hoping "If you Build it" wins the vote. itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
This jam has a focus on Educational Value.
@irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com are some of the ones hosting it, so you know it's gonna pop off 🔥🔥🔥
This jam has a focus on Educational Value.
@irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com are some of the ones hosting it, so you know it's gonna pop off 🔥🔥🔥
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
September 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
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@irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com #JernJam2025 starting in a few days. 2 Week Jam with prizes and potential exposure on Twitch Front Page, great fun to do itch.io/jam/jern-jam... #gamejam #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegamedeveloper
Jern Jam 2025 x SciAnts! [Two Weeks, Prizes]
A game jam from 2025-09-15 to 2025-10-10 hosted by IrishJohnGames & SciAnts_Streams. We are excited to announce the 2025 JernJam! This year, we are adding some fun new criteria to the voting, hoping t...
itch.io
September 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
@irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com #JernJam2025 starting in a few days. 2 Week Jam with prizes and potential exposure on Twitch Front Page, great fun to do itch.io/jam/jern-jam... #gamejam #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegamedeveloper
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We have mouse catching and mopping! baby steps!
#pixelart #gamedev #pointandclick #ui #IndieGame #VisualNovel #WIP #GameDesign #GameArt #IndieDEV
#pixelart #gamedev #pointandclick #ui #IndieGame #VisualNovel #WIP #GameDesign #GameArt #IndieDEV
September 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We have mouse catching and mopping! baby steps!
#pixelart #gamedev #pointandclick #ui #IndieGame #VisualNovel #WIP #GameDesign #GameArt #IndieDEV
#pixelart #gamedev #pointandclick #ui #IndieGame #VisualNovel #WIP #GameDesign #GameArt #IndieDEV
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Jern Jam by @irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com is highly recommended :)
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
Jern Jam 2025 x SciAnts! [Two Weeks, Prizes]
A game jam from 2025-09-14 to 2025-10-10 hosted by IrishJohnGames & SciAnts_Streams. We are excited to announce the 2025 JernJam! This year, we are adding some fun new criteria to the voting, hoping t...
itch.io
September 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Jern Jam by @irishjohngames.bsky.social and @sciantsmedia.com is highly recommended :)
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
itch.io/jam/jern-jam...
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
September 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
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Mars Attracts is being released into Early Access on Steam this month, allowing you to play a hefty piece of the theme part sim title. #indiedev #indiegame
Mars Attracts is being released into Early Access on Steam this month, allowing you to play a hefty piece of the theme part sim title. #indiedev #indiegame
Mars Attracts is being released into Early Access on Steam this month, allowing you to play a hefty piece of the theme part sim title
dlvr.it
September 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Mars Attracts is being released into Early Access on Steam this month, allowing you to play a hefty piece of the theme part sim title. #indiedev #indiegame
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
August 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
August 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
August 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hello #ScreenshotSaturday.
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
Here's some screenshots from some more RoP #playtests :)
#gamedev #indiedev #riseofpiracy
