Will Emigh
@wgemigh.bsky.social
Director of the game design BS at Indiana University Bloomington. Co-founder of Studio Cypher. Last release: Mineko’s Night Market
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Its sort of a stacked month in Indiana for games, so if you're looking for more, come to the Symposium on Games on the 14th at Ball State University.
November 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Its sort of a stacked month in Indiana for games, so if you're looking for more, come to the Symposium on Games on the 14th at Ball State University.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: introducing our latest game!
The Marvelous Raincaster of Yell Holler, a time-looping puzzle ballad. 🪕
💧 Unravel a story-based time puzzle
💧 Employ a traveling c̶o̶n̶m̶a̶n̶ salesman
💧 Orchestrate a shindig and other such matters
Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3800300/
The Marvelous Raincaster of Yell Holler, a time-looping puzzle ballad. 🪕
💧 Unravel a story-based time puzzle
💧 Employ a traveling c̶o̶n̶m̶a̶n̶ salesman
💧 Orchestrate a shindig and other such matters
Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3800300/
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: introducing our latest game!
The Marvelous Raincaster of Yell Holler, a time-looping puzzle ballad. 🪕
💧 Unravel a story-based time puzzle
💧 Employ a traveling c̶o̶n̶m̶a̶n̶ salesman
💧 Orchestrate a shindig and other such matters
Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3800300/
The Marvelous Raincaster of Yell Holler, a time-looping puzzle ballad. 🪕
💧 Unravel a story-based time puzzle
💧 Employ a traveling c̶o̶n̶m̶a̶n̶ salesman
💧 Orchestrate a shindig and other such matters
Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3800300/
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University of Cincinnati is hiring tenure-track in Games and Animation this cycle. I'm search committee chair and can answer any questions related to the position. Our program is intensive, studio-based, and collaborative, and we welcome industry folks who have MAs/MFAs!
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
Assistant Professor, Games and Animation, School of Art, College of DAAP
Assistant Professor, Games and Animation, School of Art, College of DAAP
jobs.uc.edu
October 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
University of Cincinnati is hiring tenure-track in Games and Animation this cycle. I'm search committee chair and can answer any questions related to the position. Our program is intensive, studio-based, and collaborative, and we welcome industry folks who have MAs/MFAs!
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
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Get Mineko’s Night Market at our highest discount yet, 50% off!
The Humble Games publisher sale is on Steam RIGHT NOW!
store.steampowered.com/app/762940/M...
The Humble Games publisher sale is on Steam RIGHT NOW!
store.steampowered.com/app/762940/M...
August 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Get Mineko’s Night Market at our highest discount yet, 50% off!
The Humble Games publisher sale is on Steam RIGHT NOW!
store.steampowered.com/app/762940/M...
The Humble Games publisher sale is on Steam RIGHT NOW!
store.steampowered.com/app/762940/M...
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Ball State University is hosting their game symposium later this year - we have track for games. Would love for game devs to bring their games out to showcase. If you're writing / academically inclined, there's space for that too.
www.symposiumongames.org
www.symposiumongames.org
August 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Ball State University is hosting their game symposium later this year - we have track for games. Would love for game devs to bring their games out to showcase. If you're writing / academically inclined, there's space for that too.
www.symposiumongames.org
www.symposiumongames.org
If anyone is at Origins, this game is a lot fun!
Hey, I'm gonna be at the unpub area for Origins Thursday morning! I'm testing a cute game about building small golf planets.
Come play a game with me!!
Come play a game with me!!
June 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
If anyone is at Origins, this game is a lot fun!
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Mineko's Night Market's cozy OST is now available! Feat. Daniel Simmons, a slew of live performers, and a guest arrangement from Hiroki Kikuta, we're pleased to finally get this music out into the world! scarletmoon.to/minekosnight... #gamemusic #vgm #indiegame #indiegames #cozy #wholesome
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Mineko's Night Market's cozy OST is now available! Feat. Daniel Simmons, a slew of live performers, and a guest arrangement from Hiroki Kikuta, we're pleased to finally get this music out into the world! scarletmoon.to/minekosnight... #gamemusic #vgm #indiegame #indiegames #cozy #wholesome
I haven’t played any Dragon Ages yet. What’s the best one to start with (particularly for playing on Steam Deck)?
March 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I haven’t played any Dragon Ages yet. What’s the best one to start with (particularly for playing on Steam Deck)?
I’m going to GDC but *also* many IU students are going *and* they’ll be demoing their work at our booth in GDC Play Wed and Thur afternoons. Stop by and check out the games!
March 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I’m going to GDC but *also* many IU students are going *and* they’ll be demoing their work at our booth in GDC Play Wed and Thur afternoons. Stop by and check out the games!
It’s hard to focus on it, but I’ll be at GDC this year, manning an IU booth. Who will be around to hang out, particularly Monday or Tuesday?
March 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It’s hard to focus on it, but I’ll be at GDC this year, manning an IU booth. Who will be around to hang out, particularly Monday or Tuesday?
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Proud to announce that BUCK's new game is a collaboration with Netflix + AGBO set in the Electric State universe.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwcV...
It's a turn-based retro adventure inspired by the nostalgic experience of your sibling watching you play a game.
📅 Launches 3/18!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwcV...
It's a turn-based retro adventure inspired by the nostalgic experience of your sibling watching you play a game.
📅 Launches 3/18!
The Electric State: Kid Cosmo | Official Game Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix Games
www.youtube.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Proud to announce that BUCK's new game is a collaboration with Netflix + AGBO set in the Electric State universe.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwcV...
It's a turn-based retro adventure inspired by the nostalgic experience of your sibling watching you play a game.
📅 Launches 3/18!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwcV...
It's a turn-based retro adventure inspired by the nostalgic experience of your sibling watching you play a game.
📅 Launches 3/18!
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The California Fire Relief Bundle is live!! Benefitting survivors of the SoCal wildfires through the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE). Featuring 400+ games: Tunic! Tangle Tower! Catlateral Damage! Hidden Folks! Cook, Serve, Delicious! And more! $10 minimum!! itch.io/b/2863/calif...
February 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The California Fire Relief Bundle is live!! Benefitting survivors of the SoCal wildfires through the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE). Featuring 400+ games: Tunic! Tangle Tower! Catlateral Damage! Hidden Folks! Cook, Serve, Delicious! And more! $10 minimum!! itch.io/b/2863/calif...
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My game is live in Steam Next Fest!
Please give it a try if you like:
⛓️Bionic Commando
👽Contra
🎨Scifi art from the 1970s
Please give it a try if you like:
⛓️Bionic Commando
👽Contra
🎨Scifi art from the 1970s
Who's dying in the ChainStaff demo this weekend?
store.steampowered.com/app/2976260/...
Let me know if you beat the demo level!
#RunNGun #GrapplingHook #CreatureDesign #RetroGaming
store.steampowered.com/app/2976260/...
Let me know if you beat the demo level!
#RunNGun #GrapplingHook #CreatureDesign #RetroGaming
February 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My game is live in Steam Next Fest!
Please give it a try if you like:
⛓️Bionic Commando
👽Contra
🎨Scifi art from the 1970s
Please give it a try if you like:
⛓️Bionic Commando
👽Contra
🎨Scifi art from the 1970s
Seriously thinking about taking the train to GDC again this year
February 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Seriously thinking about taking the train to GDC again this year
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come on down, live now twitch.tv/ptychomancer
February 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
come on down, live now twitch.tv/ptychomancer
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Now, IF you DO want to form a relationship with a university to be an early training program, that can be set up. Volunteering for advisory committees is a great way to shape a program. Your studio can also donate $$$ - I guarantee universities WILL NOT SAY NO. We’ll even name a building after you!
January 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Now, IF you DO want to form a relationship with a university to be an early training program, that can be set up. Volunteering for advisory committees is a great way to shape a program. Your studio can also donate $$$ - I guarantee universities WILL NOT SAY NO. We’ll even name a building after you!
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ATTENTION: I am starting a charity bundle to benefit victims of the Southern California wildfires. Game (and other) makers, please submit your projects so we can do some good. There is a call for submissions of projects through the 18th, please share widely! FAQ below:
itch.io/jam/californ...
itch.io/jam/californ...
January 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
ATTENTION: I am starting a charity bundle to benefit victims of the Southern California wildfires. Game (and other) makers, please submit your projects so we can do some good. There is a call for submissions of projects through the 18th, please share widely! FAQ below:
itch.io/jam/californ...
itch.io/jam/californ...
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Digging the vibe here! Really glad to see more games playing with 2d/3d splits lately
Early work in progress scene, but oh my I'm feeling a lot more confident about my graphics here! I created everything you see and then Unity works it's magic with the lighting and shadows!
January 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Digging the vibe here! Really glad to see more games playing with 2d/3d splits lately
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do you want to give an indie game dev a gift this christmas?
why not consider reviewing their games on steam? it's completely free, and getting 10 reviews on steam can give games a big boost in sales and visibility 🙏✨
why not consider reviewing their games on steam? it's completely free, and getting 10 reviews on steam can give games a big boost in sales and visibility 🙏✨
December 26, 2024 at 1:59 AM
do you want to give an indie game dev a gift this christmas?
why not consider reviewing their games on steam? it's completely free, and getting 10 reviews on steam can give games a big boost in sales and visibility 🙏✨
why not consider reviewing their games on steam? it's completely free, and getting 10 reviews on steam can give games a big boost in sales and visibility 🙏✨
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REMINDER: Application review starts January 1.
Do you know someone with a grad degree who also does game design and/or animation? Are they looking for FT employment?
We have a great new program in Games & Animation and would like for them to help us teach within it and build upon it!
Do you know someone with a grad degree who also does game design and/or animation? Are they looking for FT employment?
We have a great new program in Games & Animation and would like for them to help us teach within it and build upon it!
Periodic reminder that WE ARE HIRING 3 full-time positions in Games and Animation at U of Cincinnati. Review starts Jan 1.
Here are the 3 positions:
Tenure-track: jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
Educator, Game Design:
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
Educator, Animation:
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
Here are the 3 positions:
Tenure-track: jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
Educator, Game Design:
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
Educator, Animation:
jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...
Assistant Professor, School of Art, College of DAAP
Assistant Professor, School of Art, College of DAAP
jobs.uc.edu
December 24, 2024 at 2:02 AM
REMINDER: Application review starts January 1.
Do you know someone with a grad degree who also does game design and/or animation? Are they looking for FT employment?
We have a great new program in Games & Animation and would like for them to help us teach within it and build upon it!
Do you know someone with a grad degree who also does game design and/or animation? Are they looking for FT employment?
We have a great new program in Games & Animation and would like for them to help us teach within it and build upon it!
Watch our students pitch their games from 1-4pm tomorrow, Dec 13! www.facebook.com/events/13358...
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December 12, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Watch our students pitch their games from 1-4pm tomorrow, Dec 13! www.facebook.com/events/13358...
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Congrats to the Qud team!
Caves of Qud is one of the landmark videogames of this century. Open-world RPG masquerading as a roguelike. Some of the best worldbuilding+writing I've ever seen in a game. What a tremendous accomplishment.
bsky.app/profile/cave...
Caves of Qud is one of the landmark videogames of this century. Open-world RPG masquerading as a roguelike. Some of the best worldbuilding+writing I've ever seen in a game. What a tremendous accomplishment.
bsky.app/profile/cave...
December 6, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Congrats to the Qud team!
Caves of Qud is one of the landmark videogames of this century. Open-world RPG masquerading as a roguelike. Some of the best worldbuilding+writing I've ever seen in a game. What a tremendous accomplishment.
bsky.app/profile/cave...
Caves of Qud is one of the landmark videogames of this century. Open-world RPG masquerading as a roguelike. Some of the best worldbuilding+writing I've ever seen in a game. What a tremendous accomplishment.
bsky.app/profile/cave...
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This is THE Christmas album. When I say it's in my top albums of all time, I don't just mean Christmas albums. It is essential.
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
December 5, 2024 at 12:02 AM
This is THE Christmas album. When I say it's in my top albums of all time, I don't just mean Christmas albums. It is essential.
Great thread on one problem type that crafting solves
The reason crafting is in every game now: It's like money laundering for game designers
Let me explain.
Let me explain.
December 3, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Great thread on one problem type that crafting solves