Gumbo Machine
@gumbo-machine.com
Software Design & Development
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Makers of Battle Rockets and Ultra Mission, available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®, Xbox®, Atari VCS, and PC!
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Makers of Battle Rockets and Ultra Mission, available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®, Xbox®, Atari VCS, and PC!
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From the beginning of December through the 22nd, save BIG on our titles for PS5, PS4 and PS Vita:
Save 40% on Battle Rockets (MSRP $9.99 USD, now $5.99!)
Or, save 70% on Ultra Mission (MSRP $2.99 USD, now just $0.89!)
Either way, it's a steal...and a blast!
Store links can be found in our reply:
Save 40% on Battle Rockets (MSRP $9.99 USD, now $5.99!)
Or, save 70% on Ultra Mission (MSRP $2.99 USD, now just $0.89!)
Either way, it's a steal...and a blast!
Store links can be found in our reply:
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This Sunday I'll be at BostonFIG with a big table full of indie games. Stop by to pick up some games and check out all the other games being exhibited!
www.bostonfig.com/fest2025-hom...
www.bostonfig.com/fest2025-hom...
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This Sunday I'll be at BostonFIG with a big table full of indie games. Stop by to pick up some games and check out all the other games being exhibited!
www.bostonfig.com/fest2025-hom...
www.bostonfig.com/fest2025-hom...
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It's Indiepocalypse #71! If you don't what this is what are you doing? (check it out! (and welcome if you are just first checking it out!!))
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It's Indiepocalypse #71! If you don't what this is what are you doing? (check it out! (and welcome if you are just first checking it out!!))
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
-10 curated games for $15!
-Zine!
-Newly commissioned game by @tayl1r.itch.io
-Cover by @haaarpb.bsky.social
pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-71
MAKE WAY, PEONS
..For "The Cranium In Command", "The -tan With A Plan That Spans Across The Land", our very own "Super Duper Cupertino", the Cerebral, Highbrow, Erudite, Perspicacious, Sagacious, Well-Read, Wily, Wallopingly Witted, and Wise, iM57 "Max".
Which Battle Rockets star is your fave? 🤔
..For "The Cranium In Command", "The -tan With A Plan That Spans Across The Land", our very own "Super Duper Cupertino", the Cerebral, Highbrow, Erudite, Perspicacious, Sagacious, Well-Read, Wily, Wallopingly Witted, and Wise, iM57 "Max".
Which Battle Rockets star is your fave? 🤔
December 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
MAKE WAY, PEONS
..For "The Cranium In Command", "The -tan With A Plan That Spans Across The Land", our very own "Super Duper Cupertino", the Cerebral, Highbrow, Erudite, Perspicacious, Sagacious, Well-Read, Wily, Wallopingly Witted, and Wise, iM57 "Max".
Which Battle Rockets star is your fave? 🤔
..For "The Cranium In Command", "The -tan With A Plan That Spans Across The Land", our very own "Super Duper Cupertino", the Cerebral, Highbrow, Erudite, Perspicacious, Sagacious, Well-Read, Wily, Wallopingly Witted, and Wise, iM57 "Max".
Which Battle Rockets star is your fave? 🤔
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🎈BIRTHDAY STREAMING - SUN 12.7 7PM EST🎈
it's another one round the sun for our main host - so we're breaking out the good stuff.
a back-to-back of @polygonbird.games's BIRDCAGE and @necrosoftgames.com's DEMONSCHOOL - with some fun surprises mixed in.
come through and make some noise!
it's another one round the sun for our main host - so we're breaking out the good stuff.
a back-to-back of @polygonbird.games's BIRDCAGE and @necrosoftgames.com's DEMONSCHOOL - with some fun surprises mixed in.
come through and make some noise!
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
🎈BIRTHDAY STREAMING - SUN 12.7 7PM EST🎈
it's another one round the sun for our main host - so we're breaking out the good stuff.
a back-to-back of @polygonbird.games's BIRDCAGE and @necrosoftgames.com's DEMONSCHOOL - with some fun surprises mixed in.
come through and make some noise!
it's another one round the sun for our main host - so we're breaking out the good stuff.
a back-to-back of @polygonbird.games's BIRDCAGE and @necrosoftgames.com's DEMONSCHOOL - with some fun surprises mixed in.
come through and make some noise!
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31 years ago today, the PlayStation was originally released in JP, making the console brand reach its 31st anniversary. It was distributed by Sony Computer Entertainment.
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
31 years ago today, the PlayStation was originally released in JP, making the console brand reach its 31st anniversary. It was distributed by Sony Computer Entertainment.
Last day to save!
Our releases are 40% off for the next five (or so) days! Or, you can bundle Battle Rockets and Ultra Mission for just $6.99! (That's a savings of 46%!)
Each game supports Windows, Linux, and even sideloading on iiRcade! (Remember that thing?)
Link to save is down below:
itch.io/s/169756/bla...
Each game supports Windows, Linux, and even sideloading on iiRcade! (Remember that thing?)
Link to save is down below:
itch.io/s/169756/bla...
December 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Last day to save!
From the beginning of December through the 22nd, save BIG on our titles for PS5, PS4 and PS Vita:
Save 40% on Battle Rockets (MSRP $9.99 USD, now $5.99!)
Or, save 70% on Ultra Mission (MSRP $2.99 USD, now just $0.89!)
Either way, it's a steal...and a blast!
Store links can be found in our reply:
Save 40% on Battle Rockets (MSRP $9.99 USD, now $5.99!)
Or, save 70% on Ultra Mission (MSRP $2.99 USD, now just $0.89!)
Either way, it's a steal...and a blast!
Store links can be found in our reply:
December 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
From the beginning of December through the 22nd, save BIG on our titles for PS5, PS4 and PS Vita:
Save 40% on Battle Rockets (MSRP $9.99 USD, now $5.99!)
Or, save 70% on Ultra Mission (MSRP $2.99 USD, now just $0.89!)
Either way, it's a steal...and a blast!
Store links can be found in our reply:
Save 40% on Battle Rockets (MSRP $9.99 USD, now $5.99!)
Or, save 70% on Ultra Mission (MSRP $2.99 USD, now just $0.89!)
Either way, it's a steal...and a blast!
Store links can be found in our reply:
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🚨 8 Hours Left For Creator Day 🚨
We’re waiving itchio's platform fee on all transactions across the site for 8 more hours! You still have time to check out your recommendations and pick up something new!
We’re waiving itchio's platform fee on all transactions across the site for 8 more hours! You still have time to check out your recommendations and pick up something new!
November 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
🚨 8 Hours Left For Creator Day 🚨
We’re waiving itchio's platform fee on all transactions across the site for 8 more hours! You still have time to check out your recommendations and pick up something new!
We’re waiving itchio's platform fee on all transactions across the site for 8 more hours! You still have time to check out your recommendations and pick up something new!
Our releases are 40% off for the next five (or so) days! Or, you can bundle Battle Rockets and Ultra Mission for just $6.99! (That's a savings of 46%!)
Each game supports Windows, Linux, and even sideloading on iiRcade! (Remember that thing?)
Link to save is down below:
itch.io/s/169756/bla...
Each game supports Windows, Linux, and even sideloading on iiRcade! (Remember that thing?)
Link to save is down below:
itch.io/s/169756/bla...
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Our releases are 40% off for the next five (or so) days! Or, you can bundle Battle Rockets and Ultra Mission for just $6.99! (That's a savings of 46%!)
Each game supports Windows, Linux, and even sideloading on iiRcade! (Remember that thing?)
Link to save is down below:
itch.io/s/169756/bla...
Each game supports Windows, Linux, and even sideloading on iiRcade! (Remember that thing?)
Link to save is down below:
itch.io/s/169756/bla...
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And finished! Another 20 fantastic-looking unknown indie games to play right now or wishlist!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
Thanks so much to everyone who submitted, and sorry to the hundreds I couldn't include! Very pleased to have managed to get to 40 though!
Please repost far and wide!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
Thanks so much to everyone who submitted, and sorry to the hundreds I couldn't include! Very pleased to have managed to get to 40 though!
Please repost far and wide!
20 Extraordinary Indie Games To Wishlist This Black Friday
Another incredible selection of unknown games, both out now and coming soon
kotaku.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
And finished! Another 20 fantastic-looking unknown indie games to play right now or wishlist!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
Thanks so much to everyone who submitted, and sorry to the hundreds I couldn't include! Very pleased to have managed to get to 40 though!
Please repost far and wide!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
Thanks so much to everyone who submitted, and sorry to the hundreds I couldn't include! Very pleased to have managed to get to 40 though!
Please repost far and wide!
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Hooray! The first of the Thanksgaming 2025 posts is up on Kotaku, with an epic TWENTY unknown indies to check out!
I'm going to put up another 20 tomorrow.
Spread it far and wide!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
I'm going to put up another 20 tomorrow.
Spread it far and wide!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
20 Incredible Innovative Indie Games To Wishlist This Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgaming 2025 everybody! Celebrate with a huge pile of unknown indies to put on your radar
kotaku.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Hooray! The first of the Thanksgaming 2025 posts is up on Kotaku, with an epic TWENTY unknown indies to check out!
I'm going to put up another 20 tomorrow.
Spread it far and wide!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
I'm going to put up another 20 tomorrow.
Spread it far and wide!
kotaku.com/indie-games-...
Atari VCS™ At An Affordable Price? Satisfactory
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Atari VCS™ At An Affordable Price? Satisfactory
WAYNE'S WORLD WAYNE'S WORLD
CAPTAIN WAYNE IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
💰 $9.99 + 10% Launch Discount!
-8 Expansive locales
-Endless fun in Riptide Rampage
-Fully hand drawn cutscenes
-GREAT on Steamdeck
Time to set sail!
captain-wayne.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
WAYNE'S WORLD WAYNE'S WORLD
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That was tough, now the choice is yours!
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
That was tough, now the choice is yours!
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote
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Heads up - usually after I put out this call I've had 200 emails already. This time, so far, it's just a handful!
While the grown ups at Kotaku are all off distracted thanking turkeys or whatever it is they do, I wanna promote as many unknown indies as I can!
While the grown ups at Kotaku are all off distracted thanking turkeys or whatever it is they do, I wanna promote as many unknown indies as I can!
Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at jwalker@kotaku.com with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
November 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Heads up - usually after I put out this call I've had 200 emails already. This time, so far, it's just a handful!
While the grown ups at Kotaku are all off distracted thanking turkeys or whatever it is they do, I wanna promote as many unknown indies as I can!
While the grown ups at Kotaku are all off distracted thanking turkeys or whatever it is they do, I wanna promote as many unknown indies as I can!
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hi- please consider nominating studio system : guardian angel for "outstanding visual style" at the steam awards (2025).. the cards are stacked against us but i think it's worth trying..!
November 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
hi- please consider nominating studio system : guardian angel for "outstanding visual style" at the steam awards (2025).. the cards are stacked against us but i think it's worth trying..!
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🌊 superscale your sunday and tune in to AQUALOUNGE RETRO SPOTLIGHT on 11.23 at 7pm est 🏄♂️
ft. 🌃 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR 🎮
you've /never/ seen 2d do this.
resurrecting the lost art of superscaling (faking 3D with tons of 2D sprites), M2 has produced an absolute cyberpunk showstopper. don't miss it.
ft. 🌃 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR 🎮
you've /never/ seen 2d do this.
resurrecting the lost art of superscaling (faking 3D with tons of 2D sprites), M2 has produced an absolute cyberpunk showstopper. don't miss it.
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🌊 superscale your sunday and tune in to AQUALOUNGE RETRO SPOTLIGHT on 11.23 at 7pm est 🏄♂️
ft. 🌃 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR 🎮
you've /never/ seen 2d do this.
resurrecting the lost art of superscaling (faking 3D with tons of 2D sprites), M2 has produced an absolute cyberpunk showstopper. don't miss it.
ft. 🌃 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR 🎮
you've /never/ seen 2d do this.
resurrecting the lost art of superscaling (faking 3D with tons of 2D sprites), M2 has produced an absolute cyberpunk showstopper. don't miss it.
Our game is for NERDS® GUMMY CLUSTERS™ fans, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM!
Our game is for NERDS® GUMMY CLUSTERS™, algorithm PLEASE FIND SOME!
NERDS®...GUMMY CLUSTERS™....FIND SOME...
Nerdgmmclustr......ss.......🤤
Our game is for NERDS® GUMMY CLUSTERS™, algorithm PLEASE FIND SOME!
NERDS®...GUMMY CLUSTERS™....FIND SOME...
Nerdgmmclustr......ss.......🤤
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Our game is for NERDS® GUMMY CLUSTERS™ fans, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM!
Our game is for NERDS® GUMMY CLUSTERS™, algorithm PLEASE FIND SOME!
NERDS®...GUMMY CLUSTERS™....FIND SOME...
Nerdgmmclustr......ss.......🤤
Our game is for NERDS® GUMMY CLUSTERS™, algorithm PLEASE FIND SOME!
NERDS®...GUMMY CLUSTERS™....FIND SOME...
Nerdgmmclustr......ss.......🤤
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Rebecca Heineman's last message was for people to look up her departed partner, Jennell Jaquays.
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
How Jennell Jaquays Evolved Dungeon Design, Part 1: Pre-Jaquays Dungeons
(This is a slightly cleaned up version of my two Bluesky threads on Jennell Jaquays, preserved in a hopefully easier to read format. Thank Amanda P for reminding me that having these things stored …
pathikablog.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Rebecca Heineman's last message was for people to look up her departed partner, Jennell Jaquays.
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
Jaquays was so influent to tabletop RPGs that "Jaquaysing" became a verb for designing complex, non-linear dungeons.
@nickoten.bsky.social wrote a great article on her:
pathikablog.com/2025/04/26/h...
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Rebecca Heineman, a true industry pioneer and the legend behind Wizordum’s Mac OS port, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. She will be deeply missed.
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Rebecca Heineman, a true industry pioneer and the legend behind Wizordum’s Mac OS port, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. She will be deeply missed.
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
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The 70th issue of Indiepocalypse is out this week and I'm running the usual 'every 10 issue' pledge drive! Most of the time that means it's annual, but since it's the second drive this year, it's a patron drive instead!
The goal though of 'break even' remains the same.
patreon.com/indiepocalypse
The goal though of 'break even' remains the same.
patreon.com/indiepocalypse
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The 70th issue of Indiepocalypse is out this week and I'm running the usual 'every 10 issue' pledge drive! Most of the time that means it's annual, but since it's the second drive this year, it's a patron drive instead!
The goal though of 'break even' remains the same.
patreon.com/indiepocalypse
The goal though of 'break even' remains the same.
patreon.com/indiepocalypse
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A cute Console-Tan comic idea by Gunwild about Xbox games coming to PS5 I decided to doodle out.
October 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A cute Console-Tan comic idea by Gunwild about Xbox games coming to PS5 I decided to doodle out.
Trick or Treat! 40% off for you & me!
Battle Rockets & Ultra Mission are currently 40% off on itch.io. Or, buy both games for $6.99 & save a whopping 46%. Includes Windows, Linux, & even iiRcade versions!
This Halloween Sale ends 11/04, so don't let these discounts fly by!
itch.io/s/164547/hal...
Battle Rockets & Ultra Mission are currently 40% off on itch.io. Or, buy both games for $6.99 & save a whopping 46%. Includes Windows, Linux, & even iiRcade versions!
This Halloween Sale ends 11/04, so don't let these discounts fly by!
itch.io/s/164547/hal...
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Trick or Treat! 40% off for you & me!
Battle Rockets & Ultra Mission are currently 40% off on itch.io. Or, buy both games for $6.99 & save a whopping 46%. Includes Windows, Linux, & even iiRcade versions!
This Halloween Sale ends 11/04, so don't let these discounts fly by!
itch.io/s/164547/hal...
Battle Rockets & Ultra Mission are currently 40% off on itch.io. Or, buy both games for $6.99 & save a whopping 46%. Includes Windows, Linux, & even iiRcade versions!
This Halloween Sale ends 11/04, so don't let these discounts fly by!
itch.io/s/164547/hal...
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update. sorry folks - see you next wednesday at a special 6pm timeslot for a halloween FRIGHT to remember!
hey folks - sorry for the last min, but gotta cancel tonight's stream. having some health stuff and i don't wanna push it.
to make up for it, i'm gonna start the halloween special next week at 6pm instead of 7 and squeak a lil clock tower in there! THAT's gonna be a proper halloween stream 🎃
to make up for it, i'm gonna start the halloween special next week at 6pm instead of 7 and squeak a lil clock tower in there! THAT's gonna be a proper halloween stream 🎃
October 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
update. sorry folks - see you next wednesday at a special 6pm timeslot for a halloween FRIGHT to remember!