LGIN (Living Game Intelligence Network)
@lgin.bsky.social
A community of game studios and industry mentors in Finland.
π https://www.lgin.fi/
The human behind the account is @controlledstumble.bsky.social.
π https://www.lgin.fi/
The human behind the account is @controlledstumble.bsky.social.
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Hello world! ππΌ
We're here, and collecting a list of our teams & people: go.bsky.app/14yLFGA
We're here, and collecting a list of our teams & people: go.bsky.app/14yLFGA
Steam Next Fest is ON! π₯
This time around, LGIN is represented by Liekki - a fast-paced puzzle platformer where you play as a little firespirit. So if you feel like burning the world down today, go try the demo! β€οΈβπ₯
store.steampowered.com/app/2454750/...
#indiegame #game #puzzleplatformer #nextfest
This time around, LGIN is represented by Liekki - a fast-paced puzzle platformer where you play as a little firespirit. So if you feel like burning the world down today, go try the demo! β€οΈβπ₯
store.steampowered.com/app/2454750/...
#indiegame #game #puzzleplatformer #nextfest
Liekki on Steam
Liekki is a fast-paced puzzle platformer where you play as a little fire spirit and try to burn as much as possible β or as little as possible. Solve levels using different fire related powers and cha...
store.steampowered.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Steam Next Fest is ON! π₯
This time around, LGIN is represented by Liekki - a fast-paced puzzle platformer where you play as a little firespirit. So if you feel like burning the world down today, go try the demo! β€οΈβπ₯
store.steampowered.com/app/2454750/...
#indiegame #game #puzzleplatformer #nextfest
This time around, LGIN is represented by Liekki - a fast-paced puzzle platformer where you play as a little firespirit. So if you feel like burning the world down today, go try the demo! β€οΈβπ₯
store.steampowered.com/app/2454750/...
#indiegame #game #puzzleplatformer #nextfest
One week left to apply for Bit1 2025 student game competition!
βοΈ Quick reminders:
βοΈ (Some of) you need to be in Finland
βοΈ At least half of your team must be students
βοΈ Your game doesnβt need to be fully polished
If you qualify, donβt hesitate to apply! See you at the PreBits!π
www.bit1.fi
βοΈ Quick reminders:
βοΈ (Some of) you need to be in Finland
βοΈ At least half of your team must be students
βοΈ Your game doesnβt need to be fully polished
If you qualify, donβt hesitate to apply! See you at the PreBits!π
www.bit1.fi
Home - Bit1 Competition
Looking for best student game in Finland! Bit1 Competition gives young game developers change to showcase their talent to the professionals
www.bit1.fi
February 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
One week left to apply for Bit1 2025 student game competition!
βοΈ Quick reminders:
βοΈ (Some of) you need to be in Finland
βοΈ At least half of your team must be students
βοΈ Your game doesnβt need to be fully polished
If you qualify, donβt hesitate to apply! See you at the PreBits!π
www.bit1.fi
βοΈ Quick reminders:
βοΈ (Some of) you need to be in Finland
βοΈ At least half of your team must be students
βοΈ Your game doesnβt need to be fully polished
If you qualify, donβt hesitate to apply! See you at the PreBits!π
www.bit1.fi
Any other jams coming up soon you'd like people to know about? Please let us know, we're happy to spread the word!
February 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Any other jams coming up soon you'd like people to know about? Please let us know, we're happy to spread the word!
πΊοΈCartographia Game Jam puts your game on the map - literally. Go hang out at the National Archives in Helsinki, meet cool people, and make games based on historical maps! π
π itch.io/jam/cartogra...
π itch.io/jam/cartogra...
Cartographia Game Jam
A game jam from 2025-03-09 to 2025-03-09 hosted by tanjavalisalo & jaranta. How would you like to make a game based on authentic historical maps? Cartographia Game Jam is focused on historical games. ...
itch.io
February 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
πΊοΈCartographia Game Jam puts your game on the map - literally. Go hang out at the National Archives in Helsinki, meet cool people, and make games based on historical maps! π
π itch.io/jam/cartogra...
π itch.io/jam/cartogra...
π₯€Mehu Jam 8 - this juicy online jam announces the flavour on Friday 7.2., and accepts submissions until Sunday 9.2. π
π itch.io/jam/mehu-jam-8
π itch.io/jam/mehu-jam-8
mehu jam 8
A game jam from 2025-02-07 to 2025-02-09 hosted by maaruska. π§π§π§ mehu jam is a 48-hour creative expression challenge, hosted at the first weekend of every month. Welcome!
itch.io
February 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
π₯€Mehu Jam 8 - this juicy online jam announces the flavour on Friday 7.2., and accepts submissions until Sunday 9.2. π
π itch.io/jam/mehu-jam-8
π itch.io/jam/mehu-jam-8
Did you miss the Global Game Jam? Or simply did not get enough jamming quite yet?
No fear - the jam scene in Finland has plenty to offer! How about these (a tiny thread below):
No fear - the jam scene in Finland has plenty to offer! How about these (a tiny thread below):
February 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Did you miss the Global Game Jam? Or simply did not get enough jamming quite yet?
No fear - the jam scene in Finland has plenty to offer! How about these (a tiny thread below):
No fear - the jam scene in Finland has plenty to offer! How about these (a tiny thread below):
Protect your precious, cozy bubble from the harrowing real world in Leave Me Alone!
karvakeiju.itch.io/leave-me-alone
By @karvakeiju.bsky.social & friends
karvakeiju.itch.io/leave-me-alone
By @karvakeiju.bsky.social & friends
Leave Me Alone by Karvakeiju
Play in your browser
karvakeiju.itch.io
January 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Protect your precious, cozy bubble from the harrowing real world in Leave Me Alone!
karvakeiju.itch.io/leave-me-alone
By @karvakeiju.bsky.social & friends
karvakeiju.itch.io/leave-me-alone
By @karvakeiju.bsky.social & friends
Battle the snot ghosts as a frog knight in Frog Snot:
emilin4t0r.github.io/Frog-Snot/
By @paurthur.bsky.social & friends
emilin4t0r.github.io/Frog-Snot/
By @paurthur.bsky.social & friends
Unity WebGL Player | Frog Snot
emilin4t0r.github.io
January 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Battle the snot ghosts as a frog knight in Frog Snot:
emilin4t0r.github.io/Frog-Snot/
By @paurthur.bsky.social & friends
emilin4t0r.github.io/Frog-Snot/
By @paurthur.bsky.social & friends
Save the jellyfish by disrupting the stream of bubbles in the Jellyfish bubble shooter:
korpilintu.itch.io/save-the-jel...
korpilintu.itch.io/save-the-jel...
Save The Jellyfish - Bubble Shooter Game by korpilintu, Prunus Padis, miltonstahr, ninjaninjaninja
Play in your browser
korpilintu.itch.io
January 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Save the jellyfish by disrupting the stream of bubbles in the Jellyfish bubble shooter:
korpilintu.itch.io/save-the-jel...
korpilintu.itch.io/save-the-jel...
Make the perfect bubble tea for your customers in Purrfect Blend:
vilmamatilda.itch.io/purrfect-blend
vilmamatilda.itch.io/purrfect-blend
Purrfect Blend by VilmaMatilda, ahirunomimi, Whisker, maaruska, Alios
Make bubble tea for your cat customers.
vilmamatilda.itch.io
January 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Make the perfect bubble tea for your customers in Purrfect Blend:
vilmamatilda.itch.io/purrfect-blend
vilmamatilda.itch.io/purrfect-blend
𫧠The Global Game Jam was last weekend! The theme was π«§bubbles𫧠- which was interpreted in countless ways.
And, of course, many LGIN members participated with their regular teams or other jammers. Here's a little thread of some games they made during the weekend!
#gamedev #ggj #fgj
And, of course, many LGIN members participated with their regular teams or other jammers. Here's a little thread of some games they made during the weekend!
#gamedev #ggj #fgj
January 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Our first Game Design Case Study in 2025 is approaching fast!
The topic is interesting for sure - "how Valheim gets you hooked". Our dear member, mentor, & friend Borb Tuovinen will guide us in this deep dive into Valheim's first crucial moments.
Info & tickets:
π www.eventbrite.com/e/game-desig...
The topic is interesting for sure - "how Valheim gets you hooked". Our dear member, mentor, & friend Borb Tuovinen will guide us in this deep dive into Valheim's first crucial moments.
Info & tickets:
π www.eventbrite.com/e/game-desig...
Game Design Case: How Valheim gets you hooked
Let's dive into the first crucial minutes of Valheim and learn how it hooks you into its gameplay loop in a way that rivals AAA productions!
www.eventbrite.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Our first Game Design Case Study in 2025 is approaching fast!
The topic is interesting for sure - "how Valheim gets you hooked". Our dear member, mentor, & friend Borb Tuovinen will guide us in this deep dive into Valheim's first crucial moments.
Info & tickets:
π www.eventbrite.com/e/game-desig...
The topic is interesting for sure - "how Valheim gets you hooked". Our dear member, mentor, & friend Borb Tuovinen will guide us in this deep dive into Valheim's first crucial moments.
Info & tickets:
π www.eventbrite.com/e/game-desig...
Reposted by LGIN (Living Game Intelligence Network)
Paradigm Island is a narrative RPG. Shape your character with a unique blend of skills that encompass not only physical and mental attributes but also the ability to channel the spirit world!
Download the free demo now from Steam, remember to wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2780990/...
Download the free demo now from Steam, remember to wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2780990/...
January 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Paradigm Island is a narrative RPG. Shape your character with a unique blend of skills that encompass not only physical and mental attributes but also the ability to channel the spirit world!
Download the free demo now from Steam, remember to wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2780990/...
Download the free demo now from Steam, remember to wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2780990/...
Got an Android phone and a moment to play a game? π
Tollopaja is looking for testers for their deck builder/autobattler. They would appreciate your help!
Download the game, try it out, and leave them a comment!
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#indiedev
Tollopaja is looking for testers for their deck builder/autobattler. They would appreciate your help!
Download the game, try it out, and leave them a comment!
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#indiedev
DACAB - Apps on Google Play
Deck And Card Auto Battler
play.google.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Got an Android phone and a moment to play a game? π
Tollopaja is looking for testers for their deck builder/autobattler. They would appreciate your help!
Download the game, try it out, and leave them a comment!
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#indiedev
Tollopaja is looking for testers for their deck builder/autobattler. They would appreciate your help!
Download the game, try it out, and leave them a comment!
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
#indiedev
Oh, we hadn't shared borb's yearly devlog yet? Well why not?
We don't know, either. So here you go!
#indiedev #devlog
We don't know, either. So here you go!
#indiedev #devlog
Year's coming to a close, so once again it was time to write a lengthy devlog about what's been going on with EMUUROM this year!
borbware.itch.io/emuurom/devl...
#emuurom #gamedev #devlog
borbware.itch.io/emuurom/devl...
#emuurom #gamedev #devlog
EMUUROM Status Update 2024
Oh look β I managed to write the 2024 devlog actually in 2024! Did you expect hearing answers to your burning EMUUROM questions already? You knowβ¦ The likes of βWhen is it done?β, βDo you re...
borbware.itch.io
January 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Reposted by LGIN (Living Game Intelligence Network)
Hey, it's our first #screenshotsaturday on bsky! And we have a whopping four new screens to share! Which one do you like the most?
Check out the game on Steam and wishlist it, or, *gasp* share this post!
https://buff.ly/4gQBmNs
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg #rpg #visualnovel #indiedev #fantasy
Check out the game on Steam and wishlist it, or, *gasp* share this post!
https://buff.ly/4gQBmNs
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg #rpg #visualnovel #indiedev #fantasy
January 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hey, it's our first #screenshotsaturday on bsky! And we have a whopping four new screens to share! Which one do you like the most?
Check out the game on Steam and wishlist it, or, *gasp* share this post!
https://buff.ly/4gQBmNs
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg #rpg #visualnovel #indiedev #fantasy
Check out the game on Steam and wishlist it, or, *gasp* share this post!
https://buff.ly/4gQBmNs
#gamedev #indiegame #jrpg #rpg #visualnovel #indiedev #fantasy
π Some #indiegames have a very long tail (or in this case, cape), and keep getting updates for ages. Puddle Knights by Lockpickle is five years old, and recently received a graphics update.
If you haven't given this puzzler a go yet, consider this a sign!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/118...
If you haven't given this puzzler a go yet, consider this a sign!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/118...
Puddle Knights - Graphics polish update! - Steam News
Version 36 of Puddle Knights arrives as a free update, preserving the dignity of the game almost 5 years since its launch! UI graphics have been polished for increased sharpness and a better look espe...
store.steampowered.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
π Some #indiegames have a very long tail (or in this case, cape), and keep getting updates for ages. Puddle Knights by Lockpickle is five years old, and recently received a graphics update.
If you haven't given this puzzler a go yet, consider this a sign!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/118...
If you haven't given this puzzler a go yet, consider this a sign!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/118...
#Unreal devs in Finland! Did you notice that Finland's first, and the world's northernmost Unreal Training Centre is opening at JyvΓ€skylΓ€? π
Get to know them and other people in the Unreal circles at Value Network Meetup in JyvΓ€skylΓ€ - simply jump on a train!
π www.eventbrite.fi/e/expa-unrea...
Get to know them and other people in the Unreal circles at Value Network Meetup in JyvΓ€skylΓ€ - simply jump on a train!
π www.eventbrite.fi/e/expa-unrea...
Press release: Expa Game Business Co-operative and Digi & Game Center Recognized as Finlandβs Firstβand the Northernmost in the WorldβUnreal Authorized Training Center. - JyvΓ€skylΓ€ Digi and Game Cente...
Press release: Expa Game Business Co-operative and Digi & Game Center Recognized as Finlandβs Firstβand the Northernmost in the WorldβUnreal Authorized Training Center. Β JyvΓ€skylΓ€, Finland β November...
www.digigamecenter.org
January 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#Unreal devs in Finland! Did you notice that Finland's first, and the world's northernmost Unreal Training Centre is opening at JyvΓ€skylΓ€? π
Get to know them and other people in the Unreal circles at Value Network Meetup in JyvΓ€skylΓ€ - simply jump on a train!
π www.eventbrite.fi/e/expa-unrea...
Get to know them and other people in the Unreal circles at Value Network Meetup in JyvΓ€skylΓ€ - simply jump on a train!
π www.eventbrite.fi/e/expa-unrea...
Reposted by LGIN (Living Game Intelligence Network)
Hi! We're Random Potion - an indie game developer from Finland working on a #turnbased #rpg adventure game with a lot of heart and even more snark called Ignis Universia: Spa of Destiny!
Check it out & wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1545500/...
Check it out & wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1545500/...
Ignis Universia: Spa of Destiny on Steam
Demonlords, cookies and cute fluffy animals! A light-hearted and 100% turn-based RPG ADVENTURE.
store.steampowered.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Hi! We're Random Potion - an indie game developer from Finland working on a #turnbased #rpg adventure game with a lot of heart and even more snark called Ignis Universia: Spa of Destiny!
Check it out & wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1545500/...
Check it out & wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/1545500/...
Made a recap of 2024, and, well, it ended up being kinda long. Would be spammy to post it here, so maybe check it on LinkedIn if you're interested in what we actually did!
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgin_h...
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgin_h...
Living Game Intelligence Network on LinkedIn: π Happy New Year! π
We're back from the holidays and getting startedβ¦
π Happy New Year! π
We're back from the holidays and getting started with 2025. Before fully diving in, let's do a recap of 2024!
The work LGIN does can beβ¦
www.linkedin.com
January 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Made a recap of 2024, and, well, it ended up being kinda long. Would be spammy to post it here, so maybe check it on LinkedIn if you're interested in what we actually did!
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgin_h...
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgin_h...
Valheim tends to get people hooked right from the start - but how?
We're organising a free, online Game Design Case Study event, where @borbware.itch.io will talk exactly about that.
Grab a ticket and jump in 12.2.!
www.eventbrite.fi/e/game-desig...
#gamedesign
We're organising a free, online Game Design Case Study event, where @borbware.itch.io will talk exactly about that.
Grab a ticket and jump in 12.2.!
www.eventbrite.fi/e/game-desig...
#gamedesign
Game Design Case: How Valheim gets you hooked
Let's dive into the first crucial minutes of Valheim and learn how it hooks you into its gameplay loop in a way that rivals AAA productions!
www.eventbrite.fi
January 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Valheim tends to get people hooked right from the start - but how?
We're organising a free, online Game Design Case Study event, where @borbware.itch.io will talk exactly about that.
Grab a ticket and jump in 12.2.!
www.eventbrite.fi/e/game-desig...
#gamedesign
We're organising a free, online Game Design Case Study event, where @borbware.itch.io will talk exactly about that.
Grab a ticket and jump in 12.2.!
www.eventbrite.fi/e/game-desig...
#gamedesign
Who gets to be the Santa Claus this year? The sled ride playoffs decide! π·
Emil from SKRRT Games made a free sled racer Christmas game - go check it out!
With this, LGIN wishes you happy holidays. See you on the other side!
emilinat0r.itch.io/santa-sled-g...
#indiedev
Emil from SKRRT Games made a free sled racer Christmas game - go check it out!
With this, LGIN wishes you happy holidays. See you on the other side!
emilinat0r.itch.io/santa-sled-g...
#indiedev
Santa Sled Games 2K24 by Emilinat0r
Try this year's santa sled games christmas game!
emilinat0r.itch.io
December 23, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Who gets to be the Santa Claus this year? The sled ride playoffs decide! π·
Emil from SKRRT Games made a free sled racer Christmas game - go check it out!
With this, LGIN wishes you happy holidays. See you on the other side!
emilinat0r.itch.io/santa-sled-g...
#indiedev
Emil from SKRRT Games made a free sled racer Christmas game - go check it out!
With this, LGIN wishes you happy holidays. See you on the other side!
emilinat0r.itch.io/santa-sled-g...
#indiedev
You're looking for a cute little Christmas game, right?
One of our newest teams, Toasty Bun, has got you covered!
Play for free, and drop them a review while you're at it. π
store.steampowered.com/app/3372570/...
#indiedev
One of our newest teams, Toasty Bun, has got you covered!
Play for free, and drop them a review while you're at it. π
store.steampowered.com/app/3372570/...
#indiedev
Peek-A-Mimic Christmas Castle on Steam
The mimics are on the loose - and this time, it's Christmas! Explore the castle and solve its puzzles to reveal and capture all of the hidden mimics.
store.steampowered.com
December 19, 2024 at 2:22 PM
You're looking for a cute little Christmas game, right?
One of our newest teams, Toasty Bun, has got you covered!
Play for free, and drop them a review while you're at it. π
store.steampowered.com/app/3372570/...
#indiedev
One of our newest teams, Toasty Bun, has got you covered!
Play for free, and drop them a review while you're at it. π
store.steampowered.com/app/3372570/...
#indiedev
There's an amazing series of game-themed movies, both classics and oddballs, coming up in Helsinki! π
(This link is to a specific movie, but there is a list of movies on the same page.)
teatteriunion.fi/elokuva/peli...
(This link is to a specific movie, but there is a list of movies on the same page.)
teatteriunion.fi/elokuva/peli...
Peli: WarGames β sotaleikit
Voiko ristinolla pelastaa maailman ydinsodalta? TΓ€tΓ€ kysyy reaganilaisuuden ja koko 1980-luvun avainelokuva WARGAMES β SOTALEIKIT (1983 / 35mm), jossa teini-ikΓ€inen ATK-velho murtautuu Pentagonin tiet...
teatteriunion.fi
December 16, 2024 at 12:03 PM
There's an amazing series of game-themed movies, both classics and oddballs, coming up in Helsinki! π
(This link is to a specific movie, but there is a list of movies on the same page.)
teatteriunion.fi/elokuva/peli...
(This link is to a specific movie, but there is a list of movies on the same page.)
teatteriunion.fi/elokuva/peli...
Want to create a game to help counter the spread of disinformation?
The Ctrl+Alt+Disinfo game jam is an opportunity to build games that teach media literacy and critical thinking. Join and use your skills to fight fake news!
π unitedwithukraine.games
#indiedev #gamejam
The Ctrl+Alt+Disinfo game jam is an opportunity to build games that teach media literacy and critical thinking. Join and use your skills to fight fake news!
π unitedwithukraine.games
#indiedev #gamejam
Ctrl+Alt+Disinfo β A United with Ukraine Game JamSearchToggle MenuHeartHeartHeartHeartHeartHeartToggle Menu CloseSearch
unitedwithukraine.games
December 16, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Want to create a game to help counter the spread of disinformation?
The Ctrl+Alt+Disinfo game jam is an opportunity to build games that teach media literacy and critical thinking. Join and use your skills to fight fake news!
π unitedwithukraine.games
#indiedev #gamejam
The Ctrl+Alt+Disinfo game jam is an opportunity to build games that teach media literacy and critical thinking. Join and use your skills to fight fake news!
π unitedwithukraine.games
#indiedev #gamejam