Jair McBain
@jairmcbain.bsky.social
Conjurer of video games. ✨ Co-director @midnighters.games | Head of Ops/Production at @landandseagames.bsky.social on Alto’s Adventure & Summerhill. Prev: Funselektor on Art of Rally and Absolute Drift + Dinosaur Polo Club on Mini Metro & Motorways.
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Very happy to be partnered with the exceptional team at LEAP on Retail Hell 🛒🔥
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
Announcing our first publishing partnership with @leapgamestudios.bsky.social to bring Retail Hell to Steam!
Clock in and survive your shift at the only convenience store in the liminal void between life and death.
🔥And there's a demo available NOW!🔥
store.steampowered.com/app/4174310/...
Clock in and survive your shift at the only convenience store in the liminal void between life and death.
🔥And there's a demo available NOW!🔥
store.steampowered.com/app/4174310/...
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Very happy to be partnered with the exceptional team at LEAP on Retail Hell 🛒🔥
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
Very happy to be partnered with the exceptional team at LEAP on Retail Hell 🛒🔥
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
Announcing our first publishing partnership with @leapgamestudios.bsky.social to bring Retail Hell to Steam!
Clock in and survive your shift at the only convenience store in the liminal void between life and death.
🔥And there's a demo available NOW!🔥
store.steampowered.com/app/4174310/...
Clock in and survive your shift at the only convenience store in the liminal void between life and death.
🔥And there's a demo available NOW!🔥
store.steampowered.com/app/4174310/...
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Very happy to be partnered with the exceptional team at LEAP on Retail Hell 🛒🔥
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
It’s a treat to have a playable demo of Midnighters first published title out in the wild, especially as so much great work has been going on behind the scenes since mid-2025 to make this possible.
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Hey gang! Are there any Melbourne/Victoria-based 3D modellers looking for short contract work right now? Summerfall is currently on the lookout for contractors to do hard-surface environment work for a new prototype, like furniture and all that. 🔨🪑
Send through portfolios! 🙂 Cheers!
Send through portfolios! 🙂 Cheers!
February 12, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Hey gang! Are there any Melbourne/Victoria-based 3D modellers looking for short contract work right now? Summerfall is currently on the lookout for contractors to do hard-surface environment work for a new prototype, like furniture and all that. 🔨🪑
Send through portfolios! 🙂 Cheers!
Send through portfolios! 🙂 Cheers!
Bluesky appears to have two modes, American friends sports posting or Australian friends weather posting.
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Bluesky appears to have two modes, American friends sports posting or Australian friends weather posting.
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After 9+ years at ustwo games I have unfortunately been made redundant.
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
Fen Beatty
fensartden.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
After 9+ years at ustwo games I have unfortunately been made redundant.
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨
fensartden.com
fensartden@gmail.com
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What is a Midnight moth doing in the Adelaide sun you ask?
Visiting SAGE of course! 🎮
Our first signed games are coming very soon and Midnighters are now looking for new devs to partner with.
Come talk to me about your project! 😍
Visiting SAGE of course! 🎮
Our first signed games are coming very soon and Midnighters are now looking for new devs to partner with.
Come talk to me about your project! 😍
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 AM
What is a Midnight moth doing in the Adelaide sun you ask?
Visiting SAGE of course! 🎮
Our first signed games are coming very soon and Midnighters are now looking for new devs to partner with.
Come talk to me about your project! 😍
Visiting SAGE of course! 🎮
Our first signed games are coming very soon and Midnighters are now looking for new devs to partner with.
Come talk to me about your project! 😍
Catch up with our very own @zeawolfe.bsky.social in Adelaide this week to hear what we’re up to — and, more importantly, to pitch us your upcoming games!
Excited to reveal our first published titles very soon ✨
Excited to reveal our first published titles very soon ✨
We’re at SAGE in Adelaide this week, scouting for standout Australia & New Zealand–made titles to support!
With our first slate of published games set to be announced imminently, we’re keen to partner with dev teams looking for extra hands from Q3 2026 on.
Say hi: hello[at]midnighters[dot]games
With our first slate of published games set to be announced imminently, we’re keen to partner with dev teams looking for extra hands from Q3 2026 on.
Say hi: hello[at]midnighters[dot]games
February 4, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Catch up with our very own @zeawolfe.bsky.social in Adelaide this week to hear what we’re up to — and, more importantly, to pitch us your upcoming games!
Excited to reveal our first published titles very soon ✨
Excited to reveal our first published titles very soon ✨
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we schmovin'
area visuals are WIP (so much so that I forgot to turn off the sun inside the cave, oops)
game: ABYSS X ZERO 👇
#gamedev #indiegame #lowpoly #axz
area visuals are WIP (so much so that I forgot to turn off the sun inside the cave, oops)
game: ABYSS X ZERO 👇
#gamedev #indiegame #lowpoly #axz
January 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM
we schmovin'
area visuals are WIP (so much so that I forgot to turn off the sun inside the cave, oops)
game: ABYSS X ZERO 👇
#gamedev #indiegame #lowpoly #axz
area visuals are WIP (so much so that I forgot to turn off the sun inside the cave, oops)
game: ABYSS X ZERO 👇
#gamedev #indiegame #lowpoly #axz
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For the first time ever, Momento’s Public Demo is available NOW and you can play it for free on Steam! 🥳✨
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
Momento Demo Launch Trailer 2025
YouTube video by Momento
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For the first time ever, Momento’s Public Demo is available NOW and you can play it for free on Steam! 🥳✨
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
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I put the cards I painted for Solium Infernum up on Art station rescently www.artstation.com/artwork/zxLdGm
Solium Infernum Artifact Cards, Jack Kirby Crosby
I had the great pleasure of contributing to Solium Infernum by League of Geeks.
Wonderful art direction by the late Adam Duncan.
www.artstation.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM
I put the cards I painted for Solium Infernum up on Art station rescently www.artstation.com/artwork/zxLdGm
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Hipster Whale is looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our team! For more details: bit.ly/hw-careers
🕚 Hybrid or fully remote
📆 Full-time, 6-month position
💵 Competitive salary
🧡 Supportive and talented team
🤸 Flexible work conditions
#gamedevjobs #indiedev #leveldesign #jobopening
🕚 Hybrid or fully remote
📆 Full-time, 6-month position
💵 Competitive salary
🧡 Supportive and talented team
🤸 Flexible work conditions
#gamedevjobs #indiedev #leveldesign #jobopening
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Hipster Whale is looking for a Senior Level Designer to join our team! For more details: bit.ly/hw-careers
🕚 Hybrid or fully remote
📆 Full-time, 6-month position
💵 Competitive salary
🧡 Supportive and talented team
🤸 Flexible work conditions
#gamedevjobs #indiedev #leveldesign #jobopening
🕚 Hybrid or fully remote
📆 Full-time, 6-month position
💵 Competitive salary
🧡 Supportive and talented team
🤸 Flexible work conditions
#gamedevjobs #indiedev #leveldesign #jobopening
It's an absolute treat for the @midnighters.games team to be working with the crew at @fataliencat.com & @nomostudio.bsky.social!
I'm very proud of all they have achieved this year, and hope you enjoy the Momento demo when it launches later today.
I'm very proud of all they have achieved this year, and hope you enjoy the Momento demo when it launches later today.
Some exciting news from our friends at @fataliencat.com & @nomostudio.bsky.social ✨ They’re launching the Momento Steam demo alongside Cozy Quest later TODAY ✨
We couldn’t be happier for the Momento team, and hope you enjoy exploring the charming world they have created!
We couldn’t be happier for the Momento team, and hope you enjoy exploring the charming world they have created!
November 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
It's an absolute treat for the @midnighters.games team to be working with the crew at @fataliencat.com & @nomostudio.bsky.social!
I'm very proud of all they have achieved this year, and hope you enjoy the Momento demo when it launches later today.
I'm very proud of all they have achieved this year, and hope you enjoy the Momento demo when it launches later today.
A story in three parts.
Living in Australia is pretty good sometimes.
Living in Australia is pretty good sometimes.
November 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A story in three parts.
Living in Australia is pretty good sometimes.
Living in Australia is pretty good sometimes.
Baba Hanuman - Krishna Das! Live With Lyrics
YouTube video by Krishna Das Music
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October 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
Malys is OUT NOW on Steam!Play the game via bit.ly/playmalysExorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider ...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
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We are collaborating with 2pt (@2ptinteractive.bsky.social) to run a series of beginner Blender workshops titled 'A Blender Workshop'
These will be FREE, in-person workshops with limited spots.
Applicants will be selected via EIO and not guaranteed.
⬛ 🟡 shop.paperhousegames.com/blender-work...
These will be FREE, in-person workshops with limited spots.
Applicants will be selected via EIO and not guaranteed.
⬛ 🟡 shop.paperhousegames.com/blender-work...
October 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
We are collaborating with 2pt (@2ptinteractive.bsky.social) to run a series of beginner Blender workshops titled 'A Blender Workshop'
These will be FREE, in-person workshops with limited spots.
Applicants will be selected via EIO and not guaranteed.
⬛ 🟡 shop.paperhousegames.com/blender-work...
These will be FREE, in-person workshops with limited spots.
Applicants will be selected via EIO and not guaranteed.
⬛ 🟡 shop.paperhousegames.com/blender-work...
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We can all use a little help from our friends 👥
If you think Schrodinger's Cat Burglar looks like a cool concept, PLEASE drop a share! 🙏
Learn about the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/2111550/...
If you think Schrodinger's Cat Burglar looks like a cool concept, PLEASE drop a share! 🙏
Learn about the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/2111550/...
October 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We can all use a little help from our friends 👥
If you think Schrodinger's Cat Burglar looks like a cool concept, PLEASE drop a share! 🙏
Learn about the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/2111550/...
If you think Schrodinger's Cat Burglar looks like a cool concept, PLEASE drop a share! 🙏
Learn about the game on Steam ⤵️
store.steampowered.com/app/2111550/...
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The wonderful @zeawolfe.bsky.social is spreading the good word of Midnighters this week at @sxswsydney.com.
If you'd like to speak to Zea about working with us as your indie game publishing label, or production support crew, please get in touch!
✨
If you'd like to speak to Zea about working with us as your indie game publishing label, or production support crew, please get in touch!
✨
October 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The wonderful @zeawolfe.bsky.social is spreading the good word of Midnighters this week at @sxswsydney.com.
If you'd like to speak to Zea about working with us as your indie game publishing label, or production support crew, please get in touch!
✨
If you'd like to speak to Zea about working with us as your indie game publishing label, or production support crew, please get in touch!
✨
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RELEASE DATE TRAILER
TOMORROW
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TOMORROW
right here
October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
RELEASE DATE TRAILER
TOMORROW
right here
TOMORROW
right here
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Loads of new faces on here these days!
I'm Friedemann, I made Summerhouse and a couple of other games and am working on Sots & Daggers, a tactical slot machine game where you spin to fight weird creatures!
What are you working on?
I'm Friedemann, I made Summerhouse and a couple of other games and am working on Sots & Daggers, a tactical slot machine game where you spin to fight weird creatures!
What are you working on?
October 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Loads of new faces on here these days!
I'm Friedemann, I made Summerhouse and a couple of other games and am working on Sots & Daggers, a tactical slot machine game where you spin to fight weird creatures!
What are you working on?
I'm Friedemann, I made Summerhouse and a couple of other games and am working on Sots & Daggers, a tactical slot machine game where you spin to fight weird creatures!
What are you working on?
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@playmomento.com will be at Booth 45 in the PAX Rising section! ✨ Come visit us if you'd like to give our game a go, or just say hi! 💖
It's also my first time at PAX, so I'd appreciate any tips 🙏
It's also my first time at PAX, so I'd appreciate any tips 🙏
October 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
@playmomento.com will be at Booth 45 in the PAX Rising section! ✨ Come visit us if you'd like to give our game a go, or just say hi! 💖
It's also my first time at PAX, so I'd appreciate any tips 🙏
It's also my first time at PAX, so I'd appreciate any tips 🙏
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HELLO! We are looking for a San Francisco based photographer to help with an exciting new project photographing some still life images! Any recommendations are welcome.
Please respond to this post or email us on the contact into on our site with your details if you're interested 📷❕
Please respond to this post or email us on the contact into on our site with your details if you're interested 📷❕
October 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
HELLO! We are looking for a San Francisco based photographer to help with an exciting new project photographing some still life images! Any recommendations are welcome.
Please respond to this post or email us on the contact into on our site with your details if you're interested 📷❕
Please respond to this post or email us on the contact into on our site with your details if you're interested 📷❕
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October 24th sees Malys, our unholy deckbuilder transition from Early Access to Full Release! 🔥
It's been a rewarding road for our team and we can't wait to share the end product with you 🖤
Read more in our latest devlog 🙌
It's been a rewarding road for our team and we can't wait to share the end product with you 🖤
Read more in our latest devlog 🙌
Devlog #6 - 1.0 is coming! — Summerfall Studios
Surprise! Yes, as we announced this morning, Malys is coming out of Early Access into a 1.0 release on the 24th of October (or 23rd, if you’re not in Australia!) You can see all release timings below for when Malys will be live in 1.0 for you. If you’ve been waiting to play, now is the best time
summerfallstudios.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
October 24th sees Malys, our unholy deckbuilder transition from Early Access to Full Release! 🔥
It's been a rewarding road for our team and we can't wait to share the end product with you 🖤
Read more in our latest devlog 🙌
It's been a rewarding road for our team and we can't wait to share the end product with you 🖤
Read more in our latest devlog 🙌
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How you know you’re in Melbourne -
October 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
How you know you’re in Melbourne -