Nathan Hoad 🐱 Wishlist Bravest Coconut
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Making Bravest Coconut, a silly game about solving story-driven puzzles, meeting a cast of quirky characters, and exploring a world full of secrets... and you're a cat: https://bravestcoconut.com
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Bravest Coconut is a silly game about solving story-driven puzzles, meeting a cast of quirky characters, and exploring a world littered with secrets... and you’re a cat. Help Coco unravel the mysterio...
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I’m pretty excited to finally launch the Bravest Coconut demo on Steam 🐱 Give it a go and make sure to wishlist the game too!
👉 bravestcoconut.com/demo
#IndieGame #CozyGame #Godot #PixelArt #GameDev
👉 bravestcoconut.com/demo
#IndieGame #CozyGame #Godot #PixelArt #GameDev
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I recently made the switch from Windows 11 to Linux for all things game dev and I couldn't be happier so I made a little video about the experience.
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
Game Dev: I migrated to Linux
YouTube video by Nathan Hoad
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December 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I recently made the switch from Windows 11 to Linux for all things game dev and I couldn't be happier so I made a little video about the experience.
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
I recently made the switch from Windows 11 to Linux for all things game dev and I couldn't be happier so I made a little video about the experience.
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
Game Dev: I migrated to Linux
YouTube video by Nathan Hoad
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I recently made the switch from Windows 11 to Linux for all things game dev and I couldn't be happier so I made a little video about the experience.
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
📺 youtu.be/nEgGTluWrO8
#GameDev #Linux #Godot #IndieDev
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
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December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Coconut is 10 🥹 she was in rescue for a year before we adopted her. We’re so lucky we got her! We asked them for their laziest most social cat and they fully delivered.
P.S. Please Wishlist Bravest Coconut for her bday 😸🥥💕 store.steampowered.com/app/2913190/...
P.S. Please Wishlist Bravest Coconut for her bday 😸🥥💕 store.steampowered.com/app/2913190/...
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Coconut is 10 🥹 she was in rescue for a year before we adopted her. We’re so lucky we got her! We asked them for their laziest most social cat and they fully delivered.
P.S. Please Wishlist Bravest Coconut for her bday 😸🥥💕 store.steampowered.com/app/2913190/...
P.S. Please Wishlist Bravest Coconut for her bday 😸🥥💕 store.steampowered.com/app/2913190/...
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Have you taken a moment to check out the official Frosty Mini Steam event? It's stacked with the coolest games made in ANZ 🍦🧡
store.steampowered.com/curator/4542...
store.steampowered.com/curator/4542...
December 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Have you taken a moment to check out the official Frosty Mini Steam event? It's stacked with the coolest games made in ANZ 🍦🧡
store.steampowered.com/curator/4542...
store.steampowered.com/curator/4542...
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December 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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Bravest Coconut is in the @frostygamesfest.com Steam Showcase and, to celebrate the occasion, I've updated the demo with a new puzzle that changes the ending...
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Bravest Coconut is in the @frostygamesfest.com Steam Showcase and, to celebrate the occasion, I've updated the demo with a new puzzle that changes the ending...
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
Bravest Coconut is in the @frostygamesfest.com Steam Showcase and, to celebrate the occasion, I've updated the demo with a new puzzle that changes the ending...
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Bravest Coconut is in the @frostygamesfest.com Steam Showcase and, to celebrate the occasion, I've updated the demo with a new puzzle that changes the ending...
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
Play the demo: s.team/a/2913190
#IndieGames #CozyGames #ThinkyGames #Godot #PixelArt
Less than 5 hours left to get my dialogue example projects in the Black Friday bundle at 65% off!
itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev #GameAssets
itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev #GameAssets
Black Friday Creator Day 2025 by Nathan Hoad
A bundle by Nathan Hoad, $12.00 for 6 games
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December 4, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Less than 5 hours left to get my dialogue example projects in the Black Friday bundle at 65% off!
itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev #GameAssets
itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev #GameAssets
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All of my Godot Dialogue Manager example projects are 40% off for the next few days for the Black Friday sale on Itch (or get the whole bundle for 65% off!)
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
Black Friday Creator Day 2025 by Nathan Hoad
A bundle by Nathan Hoad, $12.00 for 6 games
itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
All of my Godot Dialogue Manager example projects are 40% off for the next few days for the Black Friday sale on Itch (or get the whole bundle for 65% off!)
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
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The Frosty Mini showcase of games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ is happening NEXT WEEK! ☀️🍦 Here's some handy timezone info to help you tune in:
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Frosty Mini showcase of games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ is happening NEXT WEEK! ☀️🍦 Here's some handy timezone info to help you tune in:
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
🇦🇺 8am AEDT and 5am AWST (10 Dec)
🇳🇿 10am NZDT (10 Dec)
🇯🇵 6am JST (10 Dec)
🇺🇸 1pm PT and 4pm ET (9 Dec)
🇬🇧 9pm GMT (9 Dec)
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Bravest Coconut is a charming demo that's fun to play! With different settings, it can be customized to be an enjoyable experience for just about any player.
@nathanhoad.net #BravestCoconut #Steam #demo #indiegame
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@nathanhoad.net #BravestCoconut #Steam #demo #indiegame
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December 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Bravest Coconut is a charming demo that's fun to play! With different settings, it can be customized to be an enjoyable experience for just about any player.
@nathanhoad.net #BravestCoconut #Steam #demo #indiegame
wp.me/p70tPw-qRk
@nathanhoad.net #BravestCoconut #Steam #demo #indiegame
wp.me/p70tPw-qRk
All of my Godot Dialogue Manager example projects are 40% off for the next few days for the Black Friday sale on Itch (or get the whole bundle for 65% off!)
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
Black Friday Creator Day 2025 by Nathan Hoad
A bundle by Nathan Hoad, $12.00 for 6 games
itch.io
November 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
All of my Godot Dialogue Manager example projects are 40% off for the next few days for the Black Friday sale on Itch (or get the whole bundle for 65% off!)
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
👉 itch.io/s/168534/bla...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
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We've been working on something special for you, GDLibrary: a completely free library for Godot devs
Think of it as your go-to place whenever you need help: tutorials, guides, a glossary to look up terms, and open source demos and assets to use in your games!
Here's a quick peek at what's coming.
Think of it as your go-to place whenever you need help: tutorials, guides, a glossary to look up terms, and open source demos and assets to use in your games!
Here's a quick peek at what's coming.
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We've been working on something special for you, GDLibrary: a completely free library for Godot devs
Think of it as your go-to place whenever you need help: tutorials, guides, a glossary to look up terms, and open source demos and assets to use in your games!
Here's a quick peek at what's coming.
Think of it as your go-to place whenever you need help: tutorials, guides, a glossary to look up terms, and open source demos and assets to use in your games!
Here's a quick peek at what's coming.
It's time for another update to Dialogue Manager! Version 3.9 comes with some fixes as well as a bunch of new stuff.
👉 github.com/nathanhoad/g...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
👉 github.com/nathanhoad/g...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
Release v3.9.0 for Godot 4.5 · nathanhoad/godot_dialogue_manager
What's Changed
New Stuff
Save open buffers when running project by @nathanhoad in #999
Allow pre/post processing lines during compilation by @nathanhoad in #1001
Add setting for translation CSV de...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It's time for another update to Dialogue Manager! Version 3.9 comes with some fixes as well as a bunch of new stuff.
👉 github.com/nathanhoad/g...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
👉 github.com/nathanhoad/g...
#Godot #IndieDev #GameDev
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This is like my theory that the people who are worried about other people pissing in the swimming pool are the only people who are pissing in the swimming pool.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
This is like my theory that the people who are worried about other people pissing in the swimming pool are the only people who are pissing in the swimming pool.
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
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I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
I might not be at #GodotFest in person but I'm there in spirit (and in the slides) apparently. Photo by @bitbra.in
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I might not be at #GodotFest in person but I'm there in spirit (and in the slides) apparently. Photo by @bitbra.in
Bravest Coconut is taking part in Steam's Animal Fest 🐱
Play the demo and give it a wishlist: s.team/a/2913190
#CozyGames #PuzzleGames #ThinkyGames #IndieGames #Godot
Play the demo and give it a wishlist: s.team/a/2913190
#CozyGames #PuzzleGames #ThinkyGames #IndieGames #Godot
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Bravest Coconut is taking part in Steam's Animal Fest 🐱
Play the demo and give it a wishlist: s.team/a/2913190
#CozyGames #PuzzleGames #ThinkyGames #IndieGames #Godot
Play the demo and give it a wishlist: s.team/a/2913190
#CozyGames #PuzzleGames #ThinkyGames #IndieGames #Godot
I'm on the "From Concept to Controller: Local Game Creator Stories" panel at Supanova Brisbane on Sunday at 11am. Alongside a great line up of speakers, I will be sharing insights into the journey of developing my game, Bravest Coconut. s.team/a/2913190
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I'm on the "From Concept to Controller: Local Game Creator Stories" panel at Supanova Brisbane on Sunday at 11am. Alongside a great line up of speakers, I will be sharing insights into the journey of developing my game, Bravest Coconut. s.team/a/2913190
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
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The first Demo Disc feature is here!
Check out our playthrough of Bravest Coconut now
Watch here: https://youtu.be/F_zvZqZuWkM
#demodisc #indiegames @nathanhoad.net
Check out our playthrough of Bravest Coconut now
Watch here: https://youtu.be/F_zvZqZuWkM
#demodisc #indiegames @nathanhoad.net
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The first Demo Disc feature is here!
Check out our playthrough of Bravest Coconut now
Watch here: https://youtu.be/F_zvZqZuWkM
#demodisc #indiegames @nathanhoad.net
Check out our playthrough of Bravest Coconut now
Watch here: https://youtu.be/F_zvZqZuWkM
#demodisc #indiegames @nathanhoad.net
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The first Demo Disc has arrived!
Games:
Bravest Coconut - @nathanhoad.net
Map Map: A Game About Maps - @pipapogames.bsky.social
Archon Soul
Bits & Bops
Dogpile - @folly.studio
Of Ash and Steel
Modulus - @happyvolcano.com
Nullstar: Solus - @smashattackaus.bsky.social
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Games:
Bravest Coconut - @nathanhoad.net
Map Map: A Game About Maps - @pipapogames.bsky.social
Archon Soul
Bits & Bops
Dogpile - @folly.studio
Of Ash and Steel
Modulus - @happyvolcano.com
Nullstar: Solus - @smashattackaus.bsky.social
Desktop Explorer
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The first Demo Disc has arrived!
Games:
Bravest Coconut - @nathanhoad.net
Map Map: A Game About Maps - @pipapogames.bsky.social
Archon Soul
Bits & Bops
Dogpile - @folly.studio
Of Ash and Steel
Modulus - @happyvolcano.com
Nullstar: Solus - @smashattackaus.bsky.social
Desktop Explorer
Games:
Bravest Coconut - @nathanhoad.net
Map Map: A Game About Maps - @pipapogames.bsky.social
Archon Soul
Bits & Bops
Dogpile - @folly.studio
Of Ash and Steel
Modulus - @happyvolcano.com
Nullstar: Solus - @smashattackaus.bsky.social
Desktop Explorer
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BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...