James Zilberman
@jazilberman.bsky.social
Game dev who keeps forgetting that he should play games
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Shameless plug for myself
So I've been radio silent for a long time but I'm happy to announce that as part of Backstab Industries I've partnered with Jonny RaZeR to release The Salesman. A psychological horror game releasing on November 13th!
#indiedev #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIds...
#indiedev #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIds...
THE SALESMAN | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Jonny RaZeR
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October 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Shameless plug for myself
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🚨 DEMO ALERT 🚨
Goodnight Universe will be part of Steam Next Fest starting on October 2nd with a shiny new demo that you can actually play.
This is your chance to dive in and experience the beginning of this wild story. We can’t wait to hear your reactions!
Oct 2. Be there. 💫
Goodnight Universe will be part of Steam Next Fest starting on October 2nd with a shiny new demo that you can actually play.
This is your chance to dive in and experience the beginning of this wild story. We can’t wait to hear your reactions!
Oct 2. Be there. 💫
September 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
🚨 DEMO ALERT 🚨
Goodnight Universe will be part of Steam Next Fest starting on October 2nd with a shiny new demo that you can actually play.
This is your chance to dive in and experience the beginning of this wild story. We can’t wait to hear your reactions!
Oct 2. Be there. 💫
Goodnight Universe will be part of Steam Next Fest starting on October 2nd with a shiny new demo that you can actually play.
This is your chance to dive in and experience the beginning of this wild story. We can’t wait to hear your reactions!
Oct 2. Be there. 💫
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Talk shit about GDC because you want it to be better, not because you want it to die.
I have many problems with GDC but it has done a lot of good. I want it to be better but I see some won't be happy until it dies which is weird
I have many problems with GDC but it has done a lot of good. I want it to be better but I see some won't be happy until it dies which is weird
September 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Talk shit about GDC because you want it to be better, not because you want it to die.
I have many problems with GDC but it has done a lot of good. I want it to be better but I see some won't be happy until it dies which is weird
I have many problems with GDC but it has done a lot of good. I want it to be better but I see some won't be happy until it dies which is weird
September 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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this exists it is called thinking
September 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
this exists it is called thinking
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We're Backstab Industries, an indie studio created by recent graduates. It's been rough for everyone in the game industry, especially junior developers. We wanted to create a place for people to make games they're passionate about and show off what they can do
#gamedev #indiedev
#gamedev #indiedev
September 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I love this analytical take on video game categorization from Antoine Mayerowitz and Julie Belzanne:
hushcrasher.substack.com/p/taxonomy-o...
Instead of trying to vibe-intuit the definition of an "indie" game, the authors analyzed the data from the perspective of game size and credits length
hushcrasher.substack.com/p/taxonomy-o...
Instead of trying to vibe-intuit the definition of an "indie" game, the authors analyzed the data from the perspective of game size and credits length
September 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I love this analytical take on video game categorization from Antoine Mayerowitz and Julie Belzanne:
hushcrasher.substack.com/p/taxonomy-o...
Instead of trying to vibe-intuit the definition of an "indie" game, the authors analyzed the data from the perspective of game size and credits length
hushcrasher.substack.com/p/taxonomy-o...
Instead of trying to vibe-intuit the definition of an "indie" game, the authors analyzed the data from the perspective of game size and credits length
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I'm making a #metroidvania game where you wake up safely in your bed instead of dying. Please consider a ❤️ or🔁 to help get the word out, or maybe even share this with someone you think will appreciate it 🙌
#indiegame #gamedev #littlenemo
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/...
#indiegame #gamedev #littlenemo
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/...
September 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I'm making a #metroidvania game where you wake up safely in your bed instead of dying. Please consider a ❤️ or🔁 to help get the word out, or maybe even share this with someone you think will appreciate it 🙌
#indiegame #gamedev #littlenemo
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/...
#indiegame #gamedev #littlenemo
Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/...
After much fighting my Keurig has deemed me worthy of an actually drinkable cup of coffee
August 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
After much fighting my Keurig has deemed me worthy of an actually drinkable cup of coffee
So I usually buy regular Cheerios because I can add my own flavors to them (usually just honey) and today I’m trying it with real maple syrup
Gotta say I’m kinda shocked at how good it is and that it’s never been made before
Gotta say I’m kinda shocked at how good it is and that it’s never been made before
August 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
So I usually buy regular Cheerios because I can add my own flavors to them (usually just honey) and today I’m trying it with real maple syrup
Gotta say I’m kinda shocked at how good it is and that it’s never been made before
Gotta say I’m kinda shocked at how good it is and that it’s never been made before
Incredibly disheartening to see such a great team be downsized. They’ve made some really great games and some of the best licensed games I’ve seen in the last few years
August 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Incredibly disheartening to see such a great team be downsized. They’ve made some really great games and some of the best licensed games I’ve seen in the last few years
Been following this game for a while please check it out
the FIRST iteration of the steam page is up! IF YOU WANT TO PLAY PEKKU YOU BETTER PRESS THAT WISHLIST BUTTON ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3410140/...
#gamedev
#indiedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3410140/...
#gamedev
#indiedev
August 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Been following this game for a while please check it out
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Fox News is learning from “the blacks” and taking back the word nazis.
Why not? The white nationalist Elon musk openly celebrated Nazis culture and y’all were like - let’s post more on twitter to help normalize this.
It’s cool! So cool!
Why not? The white nationalist Elon musk openly celebrated Nazis culture and y’all were like - let’s post more on twitter to help normalize this.
It’s cool! So cool!
July 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Fox News is learning from “the blacks” and taking back the word nazis.
Why not? The white nationalist Elon musk openly celebrated Nazis culture and y’all were like - let’s post more on twitter to help normalize this.
It’s cool! So cool!
Why not? The white nationalist Elon musk openly celebrated Nazis culture and y’all were like - let’s post more on twitter to help normalize this.
It’s cool! So cool!
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They had character!!
YouTube video by Grimaldi_Small_Engine_Perfomance
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June 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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FromSoftware shared a series of images showing Stormveil Castle at various stages of development in a magazine, CGWorld issue 286, and when I look at it, I feel like I can understand why Dark Souls II is the way that it is. There are areas kind of at or around each of these stages of polish.
June 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
FromSoftware shared a series of images showing Stormveil Castle at various stages of development in a magazine, CGWorld issue 286, and when I look at it, I feel like I can understand why Dark Souls II is the way that it is. There are areas kind of at or around each of these stages of polish.
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So to Speak is 10% off for the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase @puzzleshowcase.bsky.social!
Why might you like this language deciphering game? 🧵
Why might you like this language deciphering game? 🧵
May 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
So to Speak is 10% off for the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase @puzzleshowcase.bsky.social!
Why might you like this language deciphering game? 🧵
Why might you like this language deciphering game? 🧵
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Finally bought a big Lego set after years of not being able to afford them. I loved build the Deku tree as well as some little custom builds. I’m very happy to have it as my new bookends
May 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Finally bought a big Lego set after years of not being able to afford them. I loved build the Deku tree as well as some little custom builds. I’m very happy to have it as my new bookends
I keep seeing more and more ads that are very clearly AI generated. I may have started being a robot hater as a bit but I’m increasingly vindicated in my hatred
May 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I keep seeing more and more ads that are very clearly AI generated. I may have started being a robot hater as a bit but I’m increasingly vindicated in my hatred
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One of my mentees, Chloe Evans, got into the MapleStory Worlds Creators program! I'm super duper excited for her to have fun making new friends and creating an awesome game with Nexon game dev folks and fellow peers guidance and to see her career grow even more! =D
May 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
One of my mentees, Chloe Evans, got into the MapleStory Worlds Creators program! I'm super duper excited for her to have fun making new friends and creating an awesome game with Nexon game dev folks and fellow peers guidance and to see her career grow even more! =D
Yesterday I graduated with my Masters in game design and development. It’s been a long journey but I’ve met a lot of amazing people on the path to becoming a game dev. A huge thank you to everyone who supported me along the way
May 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Yesterday I graduated with my Masters in game design and development. It’s been a long journey but I’ve met a lot of amazing people on the path to becoming a game dev. A huge thank you to everyone who supported me along the way
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Big thank you to all the nerds that made this nerd able to make it.
May 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Big thank you to all the nerds that made this nerd able to make it.
Bro thinks he’s dinner
May 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Bro thinks he’s dinner