Josef Buchner
@josefsleeps.bsky.social
Co-Founder, Lead Programmer and Indie Game Designer
@ Sleeprunner Studios
@ Sleeprunner Studios
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Unreal 5.7 is out :) enjoy!
www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/u...
www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/u...
Unreal Engine 5.7 is here! Find out what’s new and download today.
The update empowers you to build and render expansive, lifelike worlds filled with rich, beautiful details in real time. Plus, we’re bringing even more workflows right to the Unreal Editor.
www.unrealengine.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Unreal 5.7 is out :) enjoy!
www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/u...
www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/u...
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Imagine a Game Jam… but in a Castle…
That's Castle Game Jam!
And for it to make its comeback in 2026, we need at least 100 reservations to make the event a reality, so if you would like to embark on a week-long Game Dev journey filled with whimsical fun, head over to www.castlegamejam.com
#GameJam
That's Castle Game Jam!
And for it to make its comeback in 2026, we need at least 100 reservations to make the event a reality, so if you would like to embark on a week-long Game Dev journey filled with whimsical fun, head over to www.castlegamejam.com
#GameJam
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Imagine a Game Jam… but in a Castle…
That's Castle Game Jam!
And for it to make its comeback in 2026, we need at least 100 reservations to make the event a reality, so if you would like to embark on a week-long Game Dev journey filled with whimsical fun, head over to www.castlegamejam.com
#GameJam
That's Castle Game Jam!
And for it to make its comeback in 2026, we need at least 100 reservations to make the event a reality, so if you would like to embark on a week-long Game Dev journey filled with whimsical fun, head over to www.castlegamejam.com
#GameJam
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Do you wanna do a gamejam.... in a CASTLE?!
Well you're in luck, because that's exactly what's happening here:
www.castlegamejam.com
#gamedev #indiedev
Well you're in luck, because that's exactly what's happening here:
www.castlegamejam.com
#gamedev #indiedev
Castle Game Jam
www.castlegamejam.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Do you wanna do a gamejam.... in a CASTLE?!
Well you're in luck, because that's exactly what's happening here:
www.castlegamejam.com
#gamedev #indiedev
Well you're in luck, because that's exactly what's happening here:
www.castlegamejam.com
#gamedev #indiedev
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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If any of my lead-level narrative designer pals are up for moving to Boston, my old job is open! It's a lovely team and a very cool project! (And it's not open due to churn but due to my replacement getting promoted and the narrative team expanding!)
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...
CD PROJEKT RED — Award-Winning Creator of Story-Driven RPGs
As the team behind The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we create revolutionary RPGs with memorable stories that inspire gamers.
www.cdprojektred.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If any of my lead-level narrative designer pals are up for moving to Boston, my old job is open! It's a lovely team and a very cool project! (And it's not open due to churn but due to my replacement getting promoted and the narrative team expanding!)
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2064...
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Im currently playing @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social‘s #GhostOfYotei (and you should too, cauz it’s great!) and today I found a hilarious glitch in the German translation 🤣
„Living as a demon
Means making sacrifices
I shit alone“
I’m pretty sure that it should read „I die alone“ 😏
„Living as a demon
Means making sacrifices
I shit alone“
I’m pretty sure that it should read „I die alone“ 😏
October 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Im currently playing @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social‘s #GhostOfYotei (and you should too, cauz it’s great!) and today I found a hilarious glitch in the German translation 🤣
„Living as a demon
Means making sacrifices
I shit alone“
I’m pretty sure that it should read „I die alone“ 😏
„Living as a demon
Means making sacrifices
I shit alone“
I’m pretty sure that it should read „I die alone“ 😏
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After 5 long years of development, Dice Gambit is finally out!
I cannot stress enough how excited, anxious and overwhelmed we feel right now!
Thank you so much to all of you. We are so proud of this game, and I hope you will enjoy it too!
🛒 store.steampowered.com/app/1812860/...
I cannot stress enough how excited, anxious and overwhelmed we feel right now!
Thank you so much to all of you. We are so proud of this game, and I hope you will enjoy it too!
🛒 store.steampowered.com/app/1812860/...
Dice Gambit on Steam
Shape and lead your own fully customisable (and debt-ridden) family of Inquisitors in charge of hunting the chromatic monsters infesting the city. Unlock unique abilities, hang out with eccentric nobl...
store.steampowered.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
After 5 long years of development, Dice Gambit is finally out!
I cannot stress enough how excited, anxious and overwhelmed we feel right now!
Thank you so much to all of you. We are so proud of this game, and I hope you will enjoy it too!
🛒 store.steampowered.com/app/1812860/...
I cannot stress enough how excited, anxious and overwhelmed we feel right now!
Thank you so much to all of you. We are so proud of this game, and I hope you will enjoy it too!
🛒 store.steampowered.com/app/1812860/...
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We're excited and proud to announce that Digital Foundry is now fully independent, having parted ways amicably with IGN. In this DF Direct Special, we share our thoughts and aspirations for the future of the channel: youtu.be/tl7bIJ2yu4I
August 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We're excited and proud to announce that Digital Foundry is now fully independent, having parted ways amicably with IGN. In this DF Direct Special, we share our thoughts and aspirations for the future of the channel: youtu.be/tl7bIJ2yu4I
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📢 Influencers 📢
Our partner company @spaceflowerde.bsky.social is launching Let them Trade (worked 6 years on it) next week! They'd be delighted if you want an early first look, please comment or DM me if you want a free press key 👀
Our partner company @spaceflowerde.bsky.social is launching Let them Trade (worked 6 years on it) next week! They'd be delighted if you want an early first look, please comment or DM me if you want a free press key 👀
July 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
📢 Influencers 📢
Our partner company @spaceflowerde.bsky.social is launching Let them Trade (worked 6 years on it) next week! They'd be delighted if you want an early first look, please comment or DM me if you want a free press key 👀
Our partner company @spaceflowerde.bsky.social is launching Let them Trade (worked 6 years on it) next week! They'd be delighted if you want an early first look, please comment or DM me if you want a free press key 👀
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CD PROJEKT RED is hiring ❤️
CD PROJEKT RED - Award-winning creators of story-driven role-playing games.
Award-winning creator of story-driven role-playing games
www.cdprojektred.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
CD PROJEKT RED is hiring ❤️
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CDPR is hiring for a bunch of game jobs, y'all. No writing roles on my team at this moment, but lots of other positions. It's a really good place to land www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs
CD PROJEKT RED - Award-winning creators of story-driven role-playing games.
Award-winning creator of story-driven role-playing games
www.cdprojektred.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
CDPR is hiring for a bunch of game jobs, y'all. No writing roles on my team at this moment, but lots of other positions. It's a really good place to land www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs
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A decade later, The Talos Principle remains a world worth exploring. With Reawakened, brought it into Unreal Engine 5, refining puzzles, and fixing those little frustrations that haunted us for years. A familiar future awaits.
Available now!
youtu.be/e6mwqgyrAWY?...
Available now!
youtu.be/e6mwqgyrAWY?...
The Talos Principle: Reawakened | Launch Trailer | PC, PS5, XSX/S
YouTube video by Croteam
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 6:44 AM
A decade later, The Talos Principle remains a world worth exploring. With Reawakened, brought it into Unreal Engine 5, refining puzzles, and fixing those little frustrations that haunted us for years. A familiar future awaits.
Available now!
youtu.be/e6mwqgyrAWY?...
Available now!
youtu.be/e6mwqgyrAWY?...
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I found the most incredible graph on the other site
April 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I found the most incredible graph on the other site
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Friends! ✨
I’m looking for game writers based in Berlin for a freelance contract.
Sharing is appreciated! ⭐️
I’m looking for game writers based in Berlin for a freelance contract.
Sharing is appreciated! ⭐️
April 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Friends! ✨
I’m looking for game writers based in Berlin for a freelance contract.
Sharing is appreciated! ⭐️
I’m looking for game writers based in Berlin for a freelance contract.
Sharing is appreciated! ⭐️
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Wouldn't it be great if there were a co-living space for indie devs? Well, there is! @spelkollektivet.com is in Sweden but we're devs from all over the world. @jonathanduek.bsky.social made a great doc on it too which is worth checking out!
#IndieDev #GameDev"
#IndieDev #GameDev"
Spelkollektivet: To Build a Castle | Documentary
YouTube video by Spelkollektivet
www.youtube.com
March 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wouldn't it be great if there were a co-living space for indie devs? Well, there is! @spelkollektivet.com is in Sweden but we're devs from all over the world. @jonathanduek.bsky.social made a great doc on it too which is worth checking out!
#IndieDev #GameDev"
#IndieDev #GameDev"
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Well, that settles the debate
March 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Well, that settles the debate
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Die "E-Patientenakte für alle" sorgt für Begehrlichkeiten. Ginge es nach Merz (CDU), kostet Privatsphäre bald extra. Wer Angst um seine Daten hat, muss zahlen. #Digital Health
Merz: Wer Daten bereitstellt, zahlt 10 Prozent weniger Krankenkassenbeiträge
Die "E-Patientenakte für alle" sorgt für Begehrlichkeiten. Ginge es nach Merz (CDU), kostet Privatsphäre bald extra. Wer Angst um seine Daten hat, muss zahlen.
www.heise.de
February 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Die "E-Patientenakte für alle" sorgt für Begehrlichkeiten. Ginge es nach Merz (CDU), kostet Privatsphäre bald extra. Wer Angst um seine Daten hat, muss zahlen. #Digital Health
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You can wishlist the game here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1704180/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1704180/...
Broken Alliance on Steam
From the makers of Death & Taxes comes a turn-based adventure-strategy game, an indie love letter to pixel art, old-school adventure games, mythical creatures and fantasy storytelling. Choose your...
store.steampowered.com
January 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
You can wishlist the game here!
store.steampowered.com/app/1704180/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1704180/...
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Here are two plugins I use for @jetbrains.com Rider:
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/12024...
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/10395...
and this for @microsoft.com Visual Studio:
marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemNa...
They're free (not IDE, the plugins), I'm not getting sponsored 😅
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/12024...
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/10395...
and this for @microsoft.com Visual Studio:
marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemNa...
They're free (not IDE, the plugins), I'm not getting sponsored 😅
December 12, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Here are two plugins I use for @jetbrains.com Rider:
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/12024...
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/10395...
and this for @microsoft.com Visual Studio:
marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemNa...
They're free (not IDE, the plugins), I'm not getting sponsored 😅
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/12024...
plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/10395...
and this for @microsoft.com Visual Studio:
marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemNa...
They're free (not IDE, the plugins), I'm not getting sponsored 😅
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I kid you not, @itch.io has been taken down by Funko of "Funko Pop" because they use some trash "AI Powered" Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield that created some bogus Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain
December 9, 2024 at 7:13 AM
I kid you not, @itch.io has been taken down by Funko of "Funko Pop" because they use some trash "AI Powered" Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield that created some bogus Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain
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Looking for an escape to entirely focus on working on your game?
Spelkollektivet, the world's largest co-living and co-working hub, is for you!
Work on your game in the tranquil forests of southern Sweden, surrounded by other passionate game developers.
Interested? More info 👉 spelkollektivet.com
Spelkollektivet, the world's largest co-living and co-working hub, is for you!
Work on your game in the tranquil forests of southern Sweden, surrounded by other passionate game developers.
Interested? More info 👉 spelkollektivet.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Looking for an escape to entirely focus on working on your game?
Spelkollektivet, the world's largest co-living and co-working hub, is for you!
Work on your game in the tranquil forests of southern Sweden, surrounded by other passionate game developers.
Interested? More info 👉 spelkollektivet.com
Spelkollektivet, the world's largest co-living and co-working hub, is for you!
Work on your game in the tranquil forests of southern Sweden, surrounded by other passionate game developers.
Interested? More info 👉 spelkollektivet.com
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A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.
November 15, 2024 at 5:22 PM
A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.
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5.5 added the console variable “tick.AllowBatchedTicks” which will automatically group together simple tick functions. It gives a bit of a boost to tick heavy projects but I'm keen to hear results from anyone that's enabled it and seen what happens! Anyone tinkered with 5.5 yet with info? #UETips
November 13, 2024 at 5:56 AM
5.5 added the console variable “tick.AllowBatchedTicks” which will automatically group together simple tick functions. It gives a bit of a boost to tick heavy projects but I'm keen to hear results from anyone that's enabled it and seen what happens! Anyone tinkered with 5.5 yet with info? #UETips
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My studio is hiring two narrative roles, a senior writer and senior ND. Come work with my wildly talented team ✨
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...
CD PROJEKT RED - Award-winning creators of story-driven role-playing games.
Award-winning creator of story-driven role-playing games
www.cdprojektred.com
October 29, 2024 at 4:41 PM
My studio is hiring two narrative roles, a senior writer and senior ND. Come work with my wildly talented team ✨
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...
www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/7440...