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composercarman.bsky.social
Harvey Carman
@composercarman.bsky.social
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Games composer from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Making a life sim game about being a games composer from Wales!
Discord: https://discord.gg/ZYRp9TUBav
Music assets — http://composercarman.itch.io
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Harvey Carman @composercarman.bsky.social · Feb 19
I only just realised you could set banner images on this site! 😅
Gonna use this screenshot from my upcoming first game - a management life sim about becoming a game composer!
Screenshot from a life-sim game in development about becoming a games composer. The graphics are pixel art-style. The player character is in a grubby apartment, walking towards a laptop and keyboard. The laptop is highlighted as the user has positioned the mouse cursor on it, and a 'Compose' tooltip is showing.
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debugmag.com
Introducing Debug++

The free games industry magazine from the Debug team. Out now!

🎮 Dev deep-dives
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👀 Stories behind the screens

Subscribe now and read today: debug.plus

#gamedev

Updates: @debug.plus
Debug++ cover and internal pages
July 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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brandon.insertcredit.com
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
Post from Matt Turnbull: These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone. I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss. Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed: Career Planning Prompts: “Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.” “What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?” Resume & LinkedIn Help “Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.” “Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.” “Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.” Networking & Outreach “Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.” “Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.” Emotional Clarity & Confidence “I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?” No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity. If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network. Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.
July 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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drzoggle.bsky.social
lemmings
July 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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aezrahgames.bsky.social
2 weeks in, and the inventory is working - making an MVP with NekoCafeAssetPack before using my own #pixelart

Should I have let the garbage bag stack on top of the food in the player's hands?
#wip #indiegamedev #restaurantraccoon
January 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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lewisthompsound.bsky.social
The #AirCon25 schedule is here! 63 free audio-production-for-media livestreams from 102 audio professionals: taking place from June 7th at airwiggles.com/aircon!

It's been a real mission getting it all together :) If you're into #gameaudio, #audiopost then do stop by Airwiggles and tune in! 🙂
May 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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danwhitehead.net
Maybe I'm just punchdrunk after seeing so many fantastic games media outlets get gutted and closed down, but IGN going out of its way to promote an AI game from a YouTuber with cut-and-paste press release text just sickens me. Just layer upon layer of slop content, all the way down.
ign.com IGN @ign.com · May 12
Introducing Waterpark Simulator, a first-person game where you build and run your own waterpark. You'll design the slides, manage your employees, and ultimately customize and grow your park.
Waterpark Simulator Announced for PC
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May 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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mabinogiongame.bsky.social
Needed some placeholder text for the loading screen while I decide what to put there... But feeling tempted to just leave it like that now! :D
May 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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phoethegreat.bsky.social
It’s a beautiful day…to back our game on Kickstarter!!!! 🌞
The team and I worked super hard on this project so we’d love to get it funded.

I did the artwork for the wonderful little cat wizard, Yore! ✨

Please check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/eks...

#cozygame #gameart #gamedev
May 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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chrisdeleon.bsky.social
edit of you wouldn't download a car old meme says you wouldn't steal every book.
March 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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pigeonpost.cafe
Avert Catastrophe jumbo postcard prints are back in stock!
A flat, colorful print that reads "Avert Catastrophe! Home is where your cat should be"
March 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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tallstorygames.bsky.social
This week, I've been porting the new localised update for Lucy Dreaming! I finally got around to the PS4 port too! So. Many. Store. Screenshots! #indiedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
March 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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andro01art.bsky.social
Maqueta de Castlevania Rondo of blood en pixel art

#PixelArt #ドット絵 #Castlevania #Konami
Maqueta del videojuego Castlevania Rondo of blood con un estilo de pixel art único donde se presenta la primera escena dentro del castillo, con Richter Belmont sobre las escaleras mientras pelea contra zombies enemigos típicos de castlevania
February 23, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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vcyarr.bsky.social
If you're a trans writer/ author or know of one, please comment to let me know and I'll add ya!

Please feel free to share and support in time for trans day of visibility ☆☆☆

#booksky #transgender #writersky #authorsky

go.bsky.app/VamK3SD
March 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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robhainescreative.space
I'm very excited that my short story These Hearts, Who Once Held Up the Sky - on burnout, managed collapse and walking the road to recovery together - is now available at @factorfourmagazine.com ❤️‍🔥

factorfourmag.com/these-hearts...
These Hearts, Who Once Held Up the Sky by Rob Haines
We find each other on the road towards the failing Span. The sky is still golden here, every star, every path and confluence a part of the greater whole. We each recall, together and apart, when ou…
factorfourmag.com
March 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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stickykookey.bsky.social
We got Streep running on our #SteamDeck! 🎮
So happy we could make this work! 🥰

Wishlist Streep Now!: store.steampowered.com/app/3132570/...

|🎮 #IndieDev |✏️ #indiegame | 🎨 #GameDev
March 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
composercarman.bsky.social
When it's hard to make a living as a games composer so you make a game about it #screenshotsaturday
March 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
composercarman.bsky.social
The Rivals 2 community are so passionate :O

Just watched this fan voice audition
www.reddit.com/r/RivalsOfAe...

100% fire! Lots of hype for this guy in the comments, I hope the devs see it and give him a shot 👀 @danfornace.bsky.social
www.reddit.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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rimaj.bsky.social
Hello friends, I hate that I have to keep doing this but I’m at a point where the only thing I can do is try.

Please keep me in mind if you come across any opportunities I would be a good fit for!

I will personally send you a heap of your favourite dessert to whoever helps me find my next gig. 💖
rimaj.bsky.social Rim 🌸✨🎀🍉 @rimaj.bsky.social · Nov 12
I took time off from job hunting because of my cancer but I’m ready to get back on the horse!

🙋🏽‍♀️ I have game dev experience in:

🔹 Marketing & Branding
🔸 Community & Social Media
🔹 Product & Project Management

📍Based in Montreal, but can work remotely.

💖 Please RT + DM me about any opportunities!
February 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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chrisdeleon.bsky.social
all game developers on bsky
October 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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spacecolonystudios.bsky.social
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is now available on Steam!

Experience the story of the JFS Gun-Dog and all her crew as they encounter an unknown threat from beyond Jupiter in this #retro throwback #visualnovel based on 90s #anime, 80s #mecha and 70s #sci-fi.

store.steampowered.com/app/2118420/...
Save 10% on Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog on Steam
Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure.
store.steampowered.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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lisettetitre.bsky.social
One more time for the people in the back:
"Making Video Game Studios publicly traded companies is the worst thing to ever happen to video games." - Edge Magazine August 2024
February 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
composercarman.bsky.social
I only just realised you could set banner images on this site! 😅
Gonna use this screenshot from my upcoming first game - a management life sim about becoming a game composer!
Screenshot from a life-sim game in development about becoming a games composer. The graphics are pixel art-style. The player character is in a grubby apartment, walking towards a laptop and keyboard. The laptop is highlighted as the user has positioned the mouse cursor on it, and a 'Compose' tooltip is showing.
February 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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kanaratron.bsky.social
We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games!

Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.

You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-

www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
A graphical asset in the shape of a cog. It contains the following text 'This developer assures that NO GEN AI' was used in this indie game
February 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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greyalien.bsky.social
Big news for fans of Bluesky. I asked Valve to add it to the Marketing/External Website breakdown and they did! You can see the results here for Forbidden Solitaire. Thanks Valve!

Also @pcgamer.com nice! Thanks :-)

Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
February 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM