Natasha Skult
@natashaskult.bsky.social
Game Developer - Entrepreneur - Academic & Teacher
https://linktr.ee/natashaskult
✨CEO at MiTale
✨Doctoral Candidate and teacher at University of Turku
✨Chairperson of W Love Games
✨Board member of IGDA Foundation
https://linktr.ee/natashaskult
✨CEO at MiTale
✨Doctoral Candidate and teacher at University of Turku
✨Chairperson of W Love Games
✨Board member of IGDA Foundation
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EP 5: Self-Publishing a Game in 2025
YouTube video by Indie Games Glam with Nat
youtu.be
💥SELF-PUBLISHING A GAME IN 2025💥
After a while, finally new episode is live on my #YouTube channel and this time talking about what to consider when self-publishing a game in 2025 ✨
youtu.be/TS8kHI7eUp0
#gamedev #indiedev #selfpublishing #publishing #gamepublishing #gamelaunch #ceolife
After a while, finally new episode is live on my #YouTube channel and this time talking about what to consider when self-publishing a game in 2025 ✨
youtu.be/TS8kHI7eUp0
#gamedev #indiedev #selfpublishing #publishing #gamepublishing #gamelaunch #ceolife
This is a BIG one! So proud 😭❤️
FINALLY sharing the exciting news! 🔥
We could not be prouder to have @victorsantos.bsky.social, collaborating on Willow Guard graphic novel "The Letter" 👏👏👏
You can still pre-order the limited edition through our website:
www.willowguard.games/product-page...
#graphicnovel #comics #willowguard
We could not be prouder to have @victorsantos.bsky.social, collaborating on Willow Guard graphic novel "The Letter" 👏👏👏
You can still pre-order the limited edition through our website:
www.willowguard.games/product-page...
#graphicnovel #comics #willowguard
October 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This is a BIG one! So proud 😭❤️
Reposted by Natasha Skult
In the spirit of Halloween with a dash of autumn coziness, we are thrilled to present Willow Guard Lofi album - ideal for studying, relaxing, or simply getting lost in a calm, nostalgic soundscape 🍂
youtu.be/6-t8tXbTY24
#lofimusic #fantasylofi #willowguard #lofigamingvibes
youtu.be/6-t8tXbTY24
#lofimusic #fantasylofi #willowguard #lofigamingvibes
Willow Guard Lofi Music
YouTube video by MiTale
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In the spirit of Halloween with a dash of autumn coziness, we are thrilled to present Willow Guard Lofi album - ideal for studying, relaxing, or simply getting lost in a calm, nostalgic soundscape 🍂
youtu.be/6-t8tXbTY24
#lofimusic #fantasylofi #willowguard #lofigamingvibes
youtu.be/6-t8tXbTY24
#lofimusic #fantasylofi #willowguard #lofigamingvibes
Reposted by Natasha Skult
No.10
You wish to be bad*ss and environmentally friendly - Ajati got your back!
#weeklycomic #comicstrips #fridaymood #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
You wish to be bad*ss and environmentally friendly - Ajati got your back!
#weeklycomic #comicstrips #fridaymood #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
No.10
You wish to be bad*ss and environmentally friendly - Ajati got your back!
#weeklycomic #comicstrips #fridaymood #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
You wish to be bad*ss and environmentally friendly - Ajati got your back!
#weeklycomic #comicstrips #fridaymood #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
Still time to pre-order! 😎
The dark-fantasy world of Willow Guard as a graphic novel can be in your hands within a month if you pre-order now (it is also an excellent present for the upcoming holidays)!
www.willowguard.games/product-page...
#graphicnovel #comics #darkfantasy #willowguard #booknerd #fantasy #indiecomic
www.willowguard.games/product-page...
#graphicnovel #comics #darkfantasy #willowguard #booknerd #fantasy #indiecomic
October 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Still time to pre-order! 😎
Reposted by Natasha Skult
Thank you so much @natashaskult.bsky.social, for not only inviting me to tell my story, but for organizing this amazing, free, and accessible conference for the community 🙌
The recording is available here: www.twitch.tv/videos/25870...
Standalone video coming soon!
"Hi from Helsinki!"
The recording is available here: www.twitch.tv/videos/25870...
Standalone video coming soon!
"Hi from Helsinki!"
W Love Games Conference 2025 - w_love_games on Twitch
w_love_games went live on Twitch. Catch up on their Software and Game Development VOD now.
www.twitch.tv
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Thank you so much @natashaskult.bsky.social, for not only inviting me to tell my story, but for organizing this amazing, free, and accessible conference for the community 🙌
The recording is available here: www.twitch.tv/videos/25870...
Standalone video coming soon!
"Hi from Helsinki!"
The recording is available here: www.twitch.tv/videos/25870...
Standalone video coming soon!
"Hi from Helsinki!"
Finnish Games Week Steam event going live in 3..2...1...
www.twitch.tv/w_love_games
www.twitch.tv/w_love_games
W_Love_Games - Twitch
W Love Games is a non-profit games industry organization and conference in Finland, designed by developers for developers, that focuses on diversity and inclusion in games industry.
www.twitch.tv
October 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Finnish Games Week Steam event going live in 3..2...1...
www.twitch.tv/w_love_games
www.twitch.tv/w_love_games
Reposted by Natasha Skult
Zarar never fails to impress with his stealth skills!
#willowguard #willowguardchronicles #webcomic #comics #comicstrip
#willowguard #willowguardchronicles #webcomic #comics #comicstrip
October 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Zarar never fails to impress with his stealth skills!
#willowguard #willowguardchronicles #webcomic #comics #comicstrip
#willowguard #willowguardchronicles #webcomic #comics #comicstrip
This brings so much joy, thank you everyone who played and voted, absolutely speechless ❤️
October 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This brings so much joy, thank you everyone who played and voted, absolutely speechless ❤️
Reposted by Natasha Skult
This week, we're celebrating Finnish Games Week! GeneRally 2 is 25% off until the 12th of October.
Many thanks to @wlovegames.bsky.social and @natashaskult.bsky.social for organising 🥳
See all the Finnish Games participating on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
Many thanks to @wlovegames.bsky.social and @natashaskult.bsky.social for organising 🥳
See all the Finnish Games participating on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
October 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This week, we're celebrating Finnish Games Week! GeneRally 2 is 25% off until the 12th of October.
Many thanks to @wlovegames.bsky.social and @natashaskult.bsky.social for organising 🥳
See all the Finnish Games participating on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
Many thanks to @wlovegames.bsky.social and @natashaskult.bsky.social for organising 🥳
See all the Finnish Games participating on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
Reposted by Natasha Skult
Willow Guard is taking part of Finnish Games Week Steam event and showcasing at Pocket Gamer Connects Indie Area, we are so proud to be part of it and of course game is on discount 😎
store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
#gamedev #indiedev #steamevent #steam #pcgaming
store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
#gamedev #indiedev #steamevent #steam #pcgaming
October 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Willow Guard is taking part of Finnish Games Week Steam event and showcasing at Pocket Gamer Connects Indie Area, we are so proud to be part of it and of course game is on discount 😎
store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
#gamedev #indiedev #steamevent #steam #pcgaming
store.steampowered.com/sale/Finnish...
#gamedev #indiedev #steamevent #steam #pcgaming
It is the most wonderful time of the year - Finnish Games Week 😍
City of Helsinki gorgeous City Hall is another year the home for game industry leaders, hosting Leadership Day by IGDA Finland and the best kick off for the week of games industry excellence!
#games #gamedev #leadership #helsinki
City of Helsinki gorgeous City Hall is another year the home for game industry leaders, hosting Leadership Day by IGDA Finland and the best kick off for the week of games industry excellence!
#games #gamedev #leadership #helsinki
October 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It is the most wonderful time of the year - Finnish Games Week 😍
City of Helsinki gorgeous City Hall is another year the home for game industry leaders, hosting Leadership Day by IGDA Finland and the best kick off for the week of games industry excellence!
#games #gamedev #leadership #helsinki
City of Helsinki gorgeous City Hall is another year the home for game industry leaders, hosting Leadership Day by IGDA Finland and the best kick off for the week of games industry excellence!
#games #gamedev #leadership #helsinki
I said we have a lot of things cooking at MiTale, the graphic novel is getting ready for launch and PRE-ORDERS are now live with so many extra goodies!
We will be shipping them all across the globe but the first edition is limited to only 200 copies, make sure to grab standard or signed one 👇
We will be shipping them all across the globe but the first edition is limited to only 200 copies, make sure to grab standard or signed one 👇
This #halloween we are launching
🔥Willow Guard Graphic Novel🔥
Our first #graphicnovel is in the final stages of production, made in partnership with the incredibly talented team at Fiilin Good Films!
💥 LAUNCH BUNDLE is ready for pre-order 💥
bit.ly/3Kp37BF
🧵👇 #comics #fantasy #gamedev #indiedev
🔥Willow Guard Graphic Novel🔥
Our first #graphicnovel is in the final stages of production, made in partnership with the incredibly talented team at Fiilin Good Films!
💥 LAUNCH BUNDLE is ready for pre-order 💥
bit.ly/3Kp37BF
🧵👇 #comics #fantasy #gamedev #indiedev
October 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I said we have a lot of things cooking at MiTale, the graphic novel is getting ready for launch and PRE-ORDERS are now live with so many extra goodies!
We will be shipping them all across the globe but the first edition is limited to only 200 copies, make sure to grab standard or signed one 👇
We will be shipping them all across the globe but the first edition is limited to only 200 copies, make sure to grab standard or signed one 👇
Getting back home after a week in Ireland, a long awaited and desperately needed holiday after so many years of no breaks... who knew that regular meals, lots of walking and proper sleep can make you feel GOOD xD
I cannot wait to be back by my battle-station with this amount of energy😎💪😍
I cannot wait to be back by my battle-station with this amount of energy😎💪😍
September 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Getting back home after a week in Ireland, a long awaited and desperately needed holiday after so many years of no breaks... who knew that regular meals, lots of walking and proper sleep can make you feel GOOD xD
I cannot wait to be back by my battle-station with this amount of energy😎💪😍
I cannot wait to be back by my battle-station with this amount of energy😎💪😍
Reposted by Natasha Skult
Not all trails lead to glorious battles, if trails include onions just move on...
#webcomics #comicstrips #comics #shortcomic #gamedev #indiedev #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
#webcomics #comicstrips #comics #shortcomic #gamedev #indiedev #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
September 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Not all trails lead to glorious battles, if trails include onions just move on...
#webcomics #comicstrips #comics #shortcomic #gamedev #indiedev #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
#webcomics #comicstrips #comics #shortcomic #gamedev #indiedev #willowguardchronicles #willowguard
Reposted by Natasha Skult
The struggle is real.... One needs to learn patience!
#webcomics #comics #comicstrips #gamedev #indiedev
#webcomics #comics #comicstrips #gamedev #indiedev
September 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The struggle is real.... One needs to learn patience!
#webcomics #comics #comicstrips #gamedev #indiedev
#webcomics #comics #comicstrips #gamedev #indiedev
Who needs rest when you get to do cool stuff with talented people 😍✨️💪🎉
What can be more beautiful than bringing great storytellers together and letting their craft shine ✨ New partnership with Fiilin Good Films in creating Willow Guard graphic novel!
www.mitalegames.com/post/graphic...
#graphicnovel #comics #partnership #ipdevelopment #crossmedia #gamedev #indiedev
www.mitalegames.com/post/graphic...
#graphicnovel #comics #partnership #ipdevelopment #crossmedia #gamedev #indiedev
September 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Who needs rest when you get to do cool stuff with talented people 😍✨️💪🎉
This is waaay too exciting so here it comes... almost 200 games made by Finnish game developers are screened and approved for joining the first ever #steam event at this year's #FinnishGamesWeek 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Stay tuned... we have so many things cooking up 😎
Stay tuned... we have so many things cooking up 😎
September 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This is waaay too exciting so here it comes... almost 200 games made by Finnish game developers are screened and approved for joining the first ever #steam event at this year's #FinnishGamesWeek 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Stay tuned... we have so many things cooking up 😎
Stay tuned... we have so many things cooking up 😎
Reposted by Natasha Skult
#weeklycomic is here! 🥰
Translations are hard - especially from the old-ones... But hey, "close enough" is fine, right? Maybe not this time :P
#webcomic #comicstrip #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #indiedev #gamedev #weekendplans
Translations are hard - especially from the old-ones... But hey, "close enough" is fine, right? Maybe not this time :P
#webcomic #comicstrip #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #indiedev #gamedev #weekendplans
September 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#weeklycomic is here! 🥰
Translations are hard - especially from the old-ones... But hey, "close enough" is fine, right? Maybe not this time :P
#webcomic #comicstrip #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #indiedev #gamedev #weekendplans
Translations are hard - especially from the old-ones... But hey, "close enough" is fine, right? Maybe not this time :P
#webcomic #comicstrip #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #indiedev #gamedev #weekendplans
Reposted by Natasha Skult
Who said cozy crafts cannot be bada**?! Bring in the whimsy 🍂
www.willowguard.games/category/all...
#crossstitch #crafts #cozygameraesthetic #cozygaming #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #merch #cozyautumn #craftylife
www.willowguard.games/category/all...
#crossstitch #crafts #cozygameraesthetic #cozygaming #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #merch #cozyautumn #craftylife
September 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Who said cozy crafts cannot be bada**?! Bring in the whimsy 🍂
www.willowguard.games/category/all...
#crossstitch #crafts #cozygameraesthetic #cozygaming #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #merch #cozyautumn #craftylife
www.willowguard.games/category/all...
#crossstitch #crafts #cozygameraesthetic #cozygaming #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #merch #cozyautumn #craftylife
I am so excited over new #willowguard products, and first cross stitch designs 😍
It is time to get cozy 🍂
To get you all curled up in your favorite blanket, we present new cross stitch patterns and kits, available from our official merch shop!
www.willowguard.games/category/all...
#crossstitch #crafts #cozygaming #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #cozyautumn
To get you all curled up in your favorite blanket, we present new cross stitch patterns and kits, available from our official merch shop!
www.willowguard.games/category/all...
#crossstitch #crafts #cozygaming #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #cozyautumn
September 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I am so excited over new #willowguard products, and first cross stitch designs 😍
Huge congrats to all game jammers this weekend who participated at Spaceship Game Jam, organized by ESA - European Space Agency and Finnish Game Jam 🎉
We hosted a site at The HIVE - Turku Game Hub and it was such a blast, who needs rest when you can be part of an epic game jam!
We hosted a site at The HIVE - Turku Game Hub and it was such a blast, who needs rest when you can be part of an epic game jam!
August 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Huge congrats to all game jammers this weekend who participated at Spaceship Game Jam, organized by ESA - European Space Agency and Finnish Game Jam 🎉
We hosted a site at The HIVE - Turku Game Hub and it was such a blast, who needs rest when you can be part of an epic game jam!
We hosted a site at The HIVE - Turku Game Hub and it was such a blast, who needs rest when you can be part of an epic game jam!
Reposted by Natasha Skult
New weekly comic strip ⚔️🦡
No.3
Gnosmi has no fear of using her smacking skills, but how many smacks it takes before Ghweros learns to wear a helmet around her?
#comics #webcomic #comicstrip #shortcomic #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #fridaywibes #readyfortheweekend
No.3
Gnosmi has no fear of using her smacking skills, but how many smacks it takes before Ghweros learns to wear a helmet around her?
#comics #webcomic #comicstrip #shortcomic #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #fridaywibes #readyfortheweekend
August 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
New weekly comic strip ⚔️🦡
No.3
Gnosmi has no fear of using her smacking skills, but how many smacks it takes before Ghweros learns to wear a helmet around her?
#comics #webcomic #comicstrip #shortcomic #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #fridaywibes #readyfortheweekend
No.3
Gnosmi has no fear of using her smacking skills, but how many smacks it takes before Ghweros learns to wear a helmet around her?
#comics #webcomic #comicstrip #shortcomic #willowguardchronicles #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #fridaywibes #readyfortheweekend
Disclaimer - this is a lengthily post of my personal astonishment, also it is about quantum computing and game design, if it is not your cup of tea, move on and do not say I did not warn you 😄
Thread below... 🧵👇
#gamedev #quantumcomputing #quantumgames #innovation
Thread below... 🧵👇
#gamedev #quantumcomputing #quantumgames #innovation
August 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Disclaimer - this is a lengthily post of my personal astonishment, also it is about quantum computing and game design, if it is not your cup of tea, move on and do not say I did not warn you 😄
Thread below... 🧵👇
#gamedev #quantumcomputing #quantumgames #innovation
Thread below... 🧵👇
#gamedev #quantumcomputing #quantumgames #innovation
Reposted by Natasha Skult
Willow Guard is not just showcased at #gamescom, but also part of two Steam events this week!
If you haven't, now is the best time to grab the game with 20% discount, which has a massive amount of updates and new content for you to enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/2377090/...
#gamedev #indiedev
If you haven't, now is the best time to grab the game with 20% discount, which has a massive amount of updates and new content for you to enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/2377090/...
#gamedev #indiedev
August 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Willow Guard is not just showcased at #gamescom, but also part of two Steam events this week!
If you haven't, now is the best time to grab the game with 20% discount, which has a massive amount of updates and new content for you to enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/2377090/...
#gamedev #indiedev
If you haven't, now is the best time to grab the game with 20% discount, which has a massive amount of updates and new content for you to enjoy!
store.steampowered.com/app/2377090/...
#gamedev #indiedev
Most of my days are crispy (and some with some smoke too), does that make me a Willowguard or a good recruit for the Creed 😅
It is Friday and you know what that means, new comic strip 😄
No.2
Some days are just with extra flavor and crisp, Willowguards have those more often than others...
#webcomic #comicstrips #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #chronicles #comics
No.2
Some days are just with extra flavor and crisp, Willowguards have those more often than others...
#webcomic #comicstrips #willowguard #gamedev #indiedev #chronicles #comics
August 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Most of my days are crispy (and some with some smoke too), does that make me a Willowguard or a good recruit for the Creed 😅