Pavol Buday
@spacejunker.bsky.social
Alive to play, playing to stay alive.
Creator @gameconf.bsky.social, co-founder SlovakGameDevAssociation.
Creator @gameconf.bsky.social, co-founder SlovakGameDevAssociation.
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Ouch but.... Not false. We need people to drop the excel sheets and get in early, get in and take risk instead of just being fucking middlemen. If you're taking revenue % - fucking earn it.
Look, it’s really straightforward to get a publisher as a new name indie in 2025. Simply do 95% of the work making and marketing your game, and if your metrics are trending towards almost certain success, a publisher will swoop in to promise the remaining 5%, deliver 3%, and collect 75%
October 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Ouch but.... Not false. We need people to drop the excel sheets and get in early, get in and take risk instead of just being fucking middlemen. If you're taking revenue % - fucking earn it.
Feels like it was yesterday.
This project helped me to overcome tough period during Covid, and I am beyond happy you are still using it.
Thank you.
This project helped me to overcome tough period during Covid, and I am beyond happy you are still using it.
Thank you.
🎇Exactly 5 years ago, Game Conference Guide was launched.
Since then, it tracked more than 1800 events, hundreds of deadlines and even more showcases.
🙏Huge thanks to everyone who visited and shared the website with their peers.
You are awesome.
Since then, it tracked more than 1800 events, hundreds of deadlines and even more showcases.
🙏Huge thanks to everyone who visited and shared the website with their peers.
You are awesome.
October 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Feels like it was yesterday.
This project helped me to overcome tough period during Covid, and I am beyond happy you are still using it.
Thank you.
This project helped me to overcome tough period during Covid, and I am beyond happy you are still using it.
Thank you.
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How can events be rated equally for everyone? Read @spacejunker.bsky.social’s article to learn more about this topic, which also draws on notions our CEO @icotom.icopartners.com had put together about events.
🔗https://gameconferenceguide.substack.com/p/how-to-rate-events-equally-for-everyone
🔗https://gameconferenceguide.substack.com/p/how-to-rate-events-equally-for-everyone
September 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How can events be rated equally for everyone? Read @spacejunker.bsky.social’s article to learn more about this topic, which also draws on notions our CEO @icotom.icopartners.com had put together about events.
🔗https://gameconferenceguide.substack.com/p/how-to-rate-events-equally-for-everyone
🔗https://gameconferenceguide.substack.com/p/how-to-rate-events-equally-for-everyone
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Are you or someone you know skipping GDC (or considering doing so) because of worries about coming to the US/San Francisco in the current environment?
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
September 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Are you or someone you know skipping GDC (or considering doing so) because of worries about coming to the US/San Francisco in the current environment?
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com.
Please spread the word
Well, see you at the Festival of Gaming, I guess.
September 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Well, see you at the Festival of Gaming, I guess.
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On this page, you can opt out your Linkedin content to be used for AI training.
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
(via @damnatiogames.com )
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
(via @damnatiogames.com )
LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn
Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
On this page, you can opt out your Linkedin content to be used for AI training.
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
(via @damnatiogames.com )
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
(via @damnatiogames.com )
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To give more context, those numbers are 2017-level for pre-COVID gamescom for visitors, but the highest number ever for trade visitors (previous record was 2015 with about 33k).
August 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
To give more context, those numbers are 2017-level for pre-COVID gamescom for visitors, but the highest number ever for trade visitors (previous record was 2015 with about 33k).
Rounding up the gamescom showcases...
On today's summer of showcaces at #Gamescom2025 schedule is:
🎮Bethesda at gamescom @ 1PM CEST (@de.bethesda.net)
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
🎮Bethesda at gamescom @ 1PM CEST (@de.bethesda.net)
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
August 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Rounding up the gamescom showcases...
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Herdling is OUT NOW! We’re stoked to finally invite you on this journey 🐐🦬🐏⛰️
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
August 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Herdling is OUT NOW! We’re stoked to finally invite you on this journey 🐐🦬🐏⛰️
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!
We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉
A reminder where to find all links to showcases during #gamescom and beyond.
Summer of showcases continues today with:
🎮Xbox @ gamescom @ 3PM CEST (@xbox.com)
🚀Into the Infinite @ 7PM CEST
📺Future Game Show + FGS Live @ 8PM CEST (@futuregamesshow.bsky.social)
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
🎮Xbox @ gamescom @ 3PM CEST (@xbox.com)
🚀Into the Infinite @ 7PM CEST
📺Future Game Show + FGS Live @ 8PM CEST (@futuregamesshow.bsky.social)
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
August 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A reminder where to find all links to showcases during #gamescom and beyond.
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Hey folks! Embargoed review keys for Demonschool go out TODAY, and we also want to give that opportunity to streamers/creators. If you are interested in streaming or making video about Demonschool please fill out this form! If you know someone who might be interested, tag them or send it to them!
docs.google.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hey folks! Embargoed review keys for Demonschool go out TODAY, and we also want to give that opportunity to streamers/creators. If you are interested in streaming or making video about Demonschool please fill out this form! If you know someone who might be interested, tag them or send it to them!
In case you missed how to watch summer showcases during gamescom week and beyond.
On today's Gamescom showcase menu:
⭐Kirby Air Riders Direct @ 3PM CEST
🪄Next Tales of... @ 4PM CEST
📺Opening Night Live @ 8PM CEST
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
⭐Kirby Air Riders Direct @ 3PM CEST
🪄Next Tales of... @ 4PM CEST
📺Opening Night Live @ 8PM CEST
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
August 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In case you missed how to watch summer showcases during gamescom week and beyond.
ICYMI
Are you tuned to #Gamescom2025 yet?
Here are all the showcases scheduled:
1️⃣Opening Night Live
2️⃣Xbox Showcase
3️⃣Into the Infinite
4️⃣Future Game Show
5️⃣Awesome Indies
6️⃣Bethesda Updates
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
Here are all the showcases scheduled:
1️⃣Opening Night Live
2️⃣Xbox Showcase
3️⃣Into the Infinite
4️⃣Future Game Show
5️⃣Awesome Indies
6️⃣Bethesda Updates
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
August 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
ICYMI
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Are you tuned to #Gamescom2025 yet?
Here are all the showcases scheduled:
1️⃣Opening Night Live
2️⃣Xbox Showcase
3️⃣Into the Infinite
4️⃣Future Game Show
5️⃣Awesome Indies
6️⃣Bethesda Updates
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
Here are all the showcases scheduled:
1️⃣Opening Night Live
2️⃣Xbox Showcase
3️⃣Into the Infinite
4️⃣Future Game Show
5️⃣Awesome Indies
6️⃣Bethesda Updates
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
August 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Are you tuned to #Gamescom2025 yet?
Here are all the showcases scheduled:
1️⃣Opening Night Live
2️⃣Xbox Showcase
3️⃣Into the Infinite
4️⃣Future Game Show
5️⃣Awesome Indies
6️⃣Bethesda Updates
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
Here are all the showcases scheduled:
1️⃣Opening Night Live
2️⃣Xbox Showcase
3️⃣Into the Infinite
4️⃣Future Game Show
5️⃣Awesome Indies
6️⃣Bethesda Updates
Get all the links, times and details how to watch them here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
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Time Flies is OUT NOW!!
For Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Mac/PC. On sale for a limited time. Hand-crafted, delightful, short and sweet. And most of all: fun. timeflies.buzz 🪰
Spread the word!
For Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Mac/PC. On sale for a limited time. Hand-crafted, delightful, short and sweet. And most of all: fun. timeflies.buzz 🪰
Spread the word!
July 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Time Flies is OUT NOW!!
For Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Mac/PC. On sale for a limited time. Hand-crafted, delightful, short and sweet. And most of all: fun. timeflies.buzz 🪰
Spread the word!
For Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Mac/PC. On sale for a limited time. Hand-crafted, delightful, short and sweet. And most of all: fun. timeflies.buzz 🪰
Spread the word!
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Reposted by Pavol Buday
🚨RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
HORDELORD IS UNLEASHING AUGUST 18th 2025!
💥PREPARE TO GET BOOMING 💥
👇WISHLIST BELOW👇
HORDELORD IS UNLEASHING AUGUST 18th 2025!
💥PREPARE TO GET BOOMING 💥
👇WISHLIST BELOW👇
July 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🚨RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
HORDELORD IS UNLEASHING AUGUST 18th 2025!
💥PREPARE TO GET BOOMING 💥
👇WISHLIST BELOW👇
HORDELORD IS UNLEASHING AUGUST 18th 2025!
💥PREPARE TO GET BOOMING 💥
👇WISHLIST BELOW👇
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I've been waiting three years to post this.
Mindset is a new type of puzzle, a mix of observation and logic. Think Sudoku, Picross, Connections and... none of those. It's new.
The first videogame version is called Mindset Go!. It's out soon on iOS and Android. I really hope you like it.
🟨🔺🔵
Mindset is a new type of puzzle, a mix of observation and logic. Think Sudoku, Picross, Connections and... none of those. It's new.
The first videogame version is called Mindset Go!. It's out soon on iOS and Android. I really hope you like it.
🟨🔺🔵
July 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I've been waiting three years to post this.
Mindset is a new type of puzzle, a mix of observation and logic. Think Sudoku, Picross, Connections and... none of those. It's new.
The first videogame version is called Mindset Go!. It's out soon on iOS and Android. I really hope you like it.
🟨🔺🔵
Mindset is a new type of puzzle, a mix of observation and logic. Think Sudoku, Picross, Connections and... none of those. It's new.
The first videogame version is called Mindset Go!. It's out soon on iOS and Android. I really hope you like it.
🟨🔺🔵
Last of the summer showcases before Steam opens up the flood gates with playable demos is tonight.
Today’ Summer Game Fest schedule:
Black Voices in Gaming
Tune in:
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Zs...
📷 twitch.tv/mediaindieex...
Get all the times and re-caps and how to watch showcases here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
Black Voices in Gaming
Tune in:
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Zs...
📷 twitch.tv/mediaindieex...
Get all the times and re-caps and how to watch showcases here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
Black Voices in Gaming Showcase #SummerGameFest
YouTube video by thegameawards
www.youtube.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Last of the summer showcases before Steam opens up the flood gates with playable demos is tonight.
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#SummerGameFest continues today with these showcases:
1️⃣Ñ3 Summer Showcase
2️⃣Xbox Games Showcase - @xbox.com
3️⃣PC Gaming Show - @pcgamer.com
4️⃣RPG Direct - @nokogodo.com
5️⃣IGN Live - @ign.com
All showcases & links how to watch are here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
1️⃣Ñ3 Summer Showcase
2️⃣Xbox Games Showcase - @xbox.com
3️⃣PC Gaming Show - @pcgamer.com
4️⃣RPG Direct - @nokogodo.com
5️⃣IGN Live - @ign.com
All showcases & links how to watch are here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
June 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
#SummerGameFest continues today with these showcases:
1️⃣Ñ3 Summer Showcase
2️⃣Xbox Games Showcase - @xbox.com
3️⃣PC Gaming Show - @pcgamer.com
4️⃣RPG Direct - @nokogodo.com
5️⃣IGN Live - @ign.com
All showcases & links how to watch are here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
1️⃣Ñ3 Summer Showcase
2️⃣Xbox Games Showcase - @xbox.com
3️⃣PC Gaming Show - @pcgamer.com
4️⃣RPG Direct - @nokogodo.com
5️⃣IGN Live - @ign.com
All showcases & links how to watch are here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
Today, 8 summer showcases are scheduled. Get all the links to streams below:
1/2 Today's #SummerGameFest schedule:
1️⃣Wholesome Direct - @wholesomegames.com
2️⃣Women-led Games Showcase - @womenledgames.com
3️⃣LA Games Showcase - @lagshowcase.bsky.social
4️⃣Southeast Asian Games Showcase - @seagshowcase.bsky.social
All showcases & links here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
1️⃣Wholesome Direct - @wholesomegames.com
2️⃣Women-led Games Showcase - @womenledgames.com
3️⃣LA Games Showcase - @lagshowcase.bsky.social
4️⃣Southeast Asian Games Showcase - @seagshowcase.bsky.social
All showcases & links here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
June 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Today, 8 summer showcases are scheduled. Get all the links to streams below:
Get ready for Summer Game Fest and all the showcases:
Today's #SummerGameFest schedule:
📺Access Ability Showcase
☀️Summer Game Fest
💀Day of the Devs - @dayofthedevs.org
📺Devolver Direct - @devolverdigital.com
🔫IOI Showcase
Get all links & dates to showcases here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
📺Access Ability Showcase
☀️Summer Game Fest
💀Day of the Devs - @dayofthedevs.org
📺Devolver Direct - @devolverdigital.com
🔫IOI Showcase
Get all links & dates to showcases here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
June 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Get ready for Summer Game Fest and all the showcases:
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games marketing tip:
even if you do not like TikTok PLEASE do post your trailers there!!
those are often some of our biggest posts
recent example below from a nice team that got 600k views and 2k Wishlists from a single trailer post
even if you do not like TikTok PLEASE do post your trailers there!!
those are often some of our biggest posts
recent example below from a nice team that got 600k views and 2k Wishlists from a single trailer post
Micro post-mortem of 1 week on TikTok with our game, As Long As You're Here:
Of the many hats I wear in indie game dev, my latest has been SoMe manager as I tried to figure out TikTok to promote our game.
After researching and experimenting, I'm proud to say we managed to go viral with 600k... 🧵
Of the many hats I wear in indie game dev, my latest has been SoMe manager as I tried to figure out TikTok to promote our game.
After researching and experimenting, I'm proud to say we managed to go viral with 600k... 🧵
June 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
games marketing tip:
even if you do not like TikTok PLEASE do post your trailers there!!
those are often some of our biggest posts
recent example below from a nice team that got 600k views and 2k Wishlists from a single trailer post
even if you do not like TikTok PLEASE do post your trailers there!!
those are often some of our biggest posts
recent example below from a nice team that got 600k views and 2k Wishlists from a single trailer post
Summer of trailers starts today
Two showcases are scheduled today:
1️⃣ Best Indie Games Summer Showcase (Indie3) -
@clemmygames.bsky.social
2️⃣ MIX Summer Game Showcase @themix.bsky.social
In the next 6 days, 19 showcases will be broadcasted.
📺 Here is how to watch all of them: gameconfguide.com#showcase
1️⃣ Best Indie Games Summer Showcase (Indie3) -
@clemmygames.bsky.social
2️⃣ MIX Summer Game Showcase @themix.bsky.social
In the next 6 days, 19 showcases will be broadcasted.
📺 Here is how to watch all of them: gameconfguide.com#showcase
June 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Summer of trailers starts today
Next 7 days is going to be showcase madness. Prepare for avalanche of trailers and announcements.
All Summer Game Fest showcases + more from smaller labels and fans you can find here: gameconfguide.com#showcase
⏱️ Dates + Times
📺 Direct Links to broadcast
✅ Additional details
🗓️ Calendar Support
👍 Daily updated
⏱️ Dates + Times
📺 Direct Links to broadcast
✅ Additional details
🗓️ Calendar Support
👍 Daily updated
June 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Next 7 days is going to be showcase madness. Prepare for avalanche of trailers and announcements.