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What to do when episode 69 is coming up? Well, you invite the director of a game about male g3n!t4ls, of course. 🎒💛 I had the honour of chatting with Evan Greenwood, founder of @freelives.bsky.social and one of the OG devs of Genital Jousting! 😱 Full episode out 19 May! 👇 @devolverdigital.com

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Calling all indie devs of Bluesky! 🚨 🦋 Do you want to take part in an episode of The Indie Diarist podcast and share your story with the world? I'm now looking for guests to help fill some summer slots! 🎒💛 Pop your story and main contact in the comments to be considered for an episode!

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If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I'm a big anthropology nerd. 👀 I invited The Gaming Anthropologist on the show for a special episode on gaming communities, and why play is so important for us humans! 😱 🔗 👇 open.spotify.com/show/0yWd54y... youtube.com/@TheIndieDia...

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Can we all talk about how ridiculously beautiful and inspired this game is yet? @expedition33.bsky.social

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If you've never played The Sexy Brutale, you're missing out on a gem. 🎲 I've always loved this beautiful indie with a time loop, and I reached out to the game's writer Jim Griffiths for a chat! Full ep OUT NOW on Spotify and YT! 🎧 open.spotify.com/show/0yWd54y... ▶️ youtube.com/@TheIndieDia...

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Do you ever stop to think that... video games are basically time loops? 🤔 This chat with The Sexy Brutale writer and narrative director Jim Griffiths was eye-opening in a lot of ways! Full episode out next Monday, 21 April 🎒💛 #IndieGames

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"I think we're blessed to be alive at a time when video games exist." 🎒💛 I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Jim Griffiths, writer of underrated gem The Sexy Brutale (one of my fav indies ever!) for an episode together! The full ep will be out on 21 April. Here's a little snippet for ya! 👇

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It's not every day that I get to chat to a published #tabletop designer. 🤓 I spent some time with Tim Wiseman from Why Not AI, developers of HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising, to talk about the interesting overlaps between tabletop and video game design! Full episode on Spotify! 👇 🎧 buff.ly/DfeaQmX

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What do you even say to something like this? 🎒💛 This is why I do The Indie Diarist. Some of the #indiedevs I host are more than guests. Many end up becoming supporters, allies for the podcast's vision... friends. Maybe I'm doing something right after all. 🥹 Thank you @folklandsgame.bsky.social 💛

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"As soon as you start holding their hand, the magic disappears." 🎒💛 I had a beautiful time with @kaizengameworks.com , developers of Promise Mascot Agency, for the latest episode of the show! LIVE on Spotify now 👇 buff.ly/3Lj0EGn

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Just did an interview with @theindiediarist.bsky.social where I talk about developing Death's Gambit and how it changed my life! Among other cool topics : ) Check it out on spotify here: buff.ly/DfeaQmX Youtube here: youtu.be/IFJdnP1i1d4?...

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"Now I'm healed." 🎒💛 Get ready friends – this is one of the best episodes of the year so far! Today's Indie Diary is with @jeancanellas.bsky.social , programmer & lead designer of Death's Gambit! 🥹 See a snippet of his story below, then check out the full episode! 👇 buff.ly/DfeaQmX

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I'll never get tired of asking this question. 🎒💛 Sean is a former data scientist turned game dev, and his team is working on a cosy god game called Shoni Island! On Spotify NOW! 🎒💛 https://buff.ly/3Lj0EGn Thanks @shoniisland.bsky.social !

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This was definitely one of my favorite interviews. Check it and listen to us talk about games and perhaps life itself…. But mainly games👇🏼

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What would a story from the cradle of civilisation look like? Probably much like the one @lunargamesuruk.bsky.social is making. 🎒💛 I spent some time with Ahmed to kick off Season 3 of the show in style – and what a beautiful episode it was! Out NOW on Spotify! 👇 https://buff.ly/3Lj0EGn

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Hi Bluesky, meet our game! 🛻✨⛩️ store.steampowered.com/app/2585830/...

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I had an absolutely wonderful time talking to @theindiediarist.bsky.social last month! We talked about lots of things, but especially how to get into game dev and get your feet under you.

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"Don't be too worried about where you're going." 🎒💛 This was long overdue! I finally spent some time with Stephen from @direkittengames.bsky.social , a good old friend of the show. 😱 From scope to design principles, this episode is PACKED with great stuff! Check my bio for the full thing! 🔗

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Starting today, ALL my Patrons on patreon.com/theindiediarist will have access to live-streamed episodes as I record them with my guests – starting at just £1.25/month for the cheapest tier! 🎒💛 I have a pretty hot hit list of guests for 2025, so it might be a good time to check out my tiers hehe 👀🔥

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Has this ever happened to you, #GameDev? 🎒💛 I've got a really exciting episode with Stephen from @direkittengames.bsky.social coming up on Monday! He's an old friend of the show and I can't wait for you to listen to this one. 😱 Here's a little snippet. Make sure to give Stephen a follow! 👇

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"Play is the way we figure stuff out." 🎒💛 I loved this take from Alex and Emilee from Inkblack Interactive, a lovely dev couple "Art's Tiles". Their game tries to teach art history through gamification and it's a DELIGHT! My episode with Alex and Emilee is OUT NOW! 😱 Check my bio! #GameDev

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Took some time over the holidays to finish @jasonschreier.bsky.social’s third book on the story of Blizzard Entertainment, and I couldn’t recommend it enough! 😱 My favourite quote: “When millions turn into billions, everything changes.” 🎒💛

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Had a beautiful time with this team of friends from the Czech Republic for the LAST episode of 2024 – developing under the jazzy name of Rocking Toy! 🎒💛 Check it out below! 👇 https://buff.ly/3Lj0EGn (No kittens were harmed during the development... I think)

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My Creator #SpotifyWrapped is OUT! 😭😭😭 Love seeing you guys enjoyed the show in 2024, so much support all throughout the year! Of course my creator personality is The Storyteller lol but it's WILD to see that 30 fans consider me their top podcast! 🎒💛 Here's to an even better 2025! 🥹

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Hey #GameDev, I need your help! 🚨 Want to help me shape the next season of The Indie Diarist? If you're a listener of the show, or if you want to share what you'd like from an indie games podcast, I would love to hear your feedback on my end-of-year survey. 🎒💛 👇👇👇 https://buff.ly/4fq8iuA

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I’m reading about peeps who are feeling inspired to take on #GameDev now because of Balatro at the TGA, and boy that makes me so happy. 🎒💛 This is what game dev is all about imho. Inspire others, without having to worry about making some shareholder happy. Thank you @localthunk.bsky.social!

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Are you getting ready to release your game, #GameDev? Then you may want to look into PR scams! 😱 I spent a great hour with Robby from Pirate PR, an expert in these nasty practices, and let me tell you – this episode is PACKED with great advice! Listen here! 👉 https://buff.ly/3Lj0EGn

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