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Black in Gaming Foundation
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Black In Gaming Foundation (BIG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing Black leadership, innovation, and opportunity in gaming. Our mission is to connect, educate, and empower Black talent worldwide to increase representation.
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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · Jul 6
Black in Gaming is partnering with #Dreamcon!

We’ll be attending this year alongside 8 incredible dev teams, and we can’t wait for you to play their games, meet the creators, and support the future of gaming! ✨

🗺️: George R. Brown Convention Center
🎮: Gaming Hall → Indie Gaming Center
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nygamesweek.bsky.social
A Latinx in Gaming takeover during New York Games Week, in collab with Black Girl Gamers, Black in Gaming, and Coexist GameHouse. Come through for an evening of gaming, conversation, and connection as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and spotlight Afro-Latina, Black, and Latina women in gaming.
September 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social
We made a showcase for people who like their cozy games with just a tiny bit of mystery, darkness, ghosts, and even murder 😈

You know, cozy things.

Cozy After Dark arrives October 12th 11AM PT, streaming with Twitch & IGN as our broadcast partners.

Get comfortable. Things are about to get weird.
September 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM
blackingaming.bsky.social
Hey LA, join us for the 3rd Annual Blerd in the Park potluck Sept. 19, 3–7:30 PM at Kenneth Hahn.

Bring a dish or drink to share, hang with devs, creatives, blerds, and industry folks. Spots are limited — RSVP at the link in bio!

#BlerdInThePark #BIGLA #BlackInGaming
September 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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mgamekitchen.bsky.social
🔔Game Jam Stream on Thursday!
We're playing through our jam games all week. Tune in Thursday at 7:00pm est/ 4:00pm pst as The Courtesy Flush takes our fresh games for a spin.
Set your calendars!

Gameplay, commentary, culture.
Watch Here: www.twitch.tv/thecourtesyf...
September 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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alchemicbeasts.bsky.social
We are almost at 250 Followers on Kickstarter thanks to everyone who has been supporting us!! Thank you for helping us push through!

If you would like to be a part of our success come to our Kickstarter RIGHT NOW!! And hit that notify on launch button!

#Kickstarter #IndieDev
September 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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aerialknight.com
Aerial_Knight's Mr. Freezy is AVAILABLE NOW on PC.

- Horror Puzzle Game
- Decapitate men and collect their Heads
- No Gen AI or microtransactions
- Over 40 levels + Leaderboards
- Unlockable Perks
- Only $5 at launch!

store.steampowered.com/app/4756010/...
September 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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wholesomegames.com
Wholesome Snack will return this December, and submissions are live now!

Similar to Wholesome Direct, Wholesome Snack offers a delightful assortment of new trailers, exclusive announcements, and surprise world premieres. Developers can submit their projects now until Sep. 15 ⬇️
September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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perridot.bsky.social
Oh!Ware, a roguelike Mancala deckbuilder,
RELEASES SEPTEMBER 24th 2026.

The gods are watching. 👀

🟠 Place marbles
🔄 Chain their movement
🙏 Make your offerings
⚔️ Challenge the gods

WISHLIST NOW ON STEAM
store.steampowered.com/app/4121430/...
August 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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guavapixelstudios.bsky.social
Excited to have a table at Anime Magic this year! Come visit Guava Pixel Studios at Booth 6004 August 21-23 to learn more about my supernatural narrative game, The Afterlife Cafe, and enter giveaways!
August 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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razeandrebuild.bsky.social
Raze and Rebuild Studio - A game dev team rising from the ashes.

It's should be no surprise that, over the last few years, finding or keeping a stable job in the video game industry hasn't been easy.
August 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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aerialknight.com
store.steampowered.com/news/app/132...
Aerial_Knight's Never Yield - Better Late Than Never Patch - Steam News
sorry for the wait
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August 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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alchemicbeasts.bsky.social
What's THIS!! We need only one more person too get to 150 come on everyone come and help us reach our goal!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...
August 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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robotcowboysofmars.bsky.social
If you are in the Burbank area this weekend, come finds us at LFG Con ! We will be playtesting with First Play LA , use the links to register below

Saturday 10a to 12:30p
lfg-con.com/eventschedul...

Sunday 10a 12:30p
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LFG CON 2026
Los Angeles' Tabletop Gaming Convention where games and gamers unite at the Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel!
lfg-con.com
August 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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discountygame.bsky.social
Mark your calendars: Discounty drops on mobile August 18! 🗓️

The mobile version comes with all updates, including the free 'People or Profit?' expansion! ✨️ Links below:
August 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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happimochi.bsky.social
✨🎉 CAPY CASTAWAY IS HERE! ✨🎉

I am soooo happy that I've been able to work alongside such a dedicated team (esp @beezelda.com and @lesbianknights.bsky.social 💗💗💗).

This game is full of so much heart, and I can't wait to see more people getting to explore the world that's been created.
capycastaway.com Capy Castaway 🍊 Available NOW! @capycastaway.com · Aug 6
Capy Castaway is out now! 🍊

If you’ve been looking for something gentle to play this fall, Capy and all of their friends are ready for you.

Explore strange islands, solve cozy puzzles, meet endearing characters, and enjoy a softer kind of adventure.

🐦‍⬛Start your journey: s.team/a/2890240/
August 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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writnelson.bsky.social
Strange Scaffold's first-ever merch drop just went live with @theyetee.com - and there's gonna be more to come!

LOOK HOW CUTE THAT PIN IS
theyetee.com/collections/...
August 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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adventneon.bsky.social
🚨 #AdventNEON CONTENT UPDATE COMING SOON!🚨

And yep! It's THAT update. Coming out in October, tear through altered levels as fast as you can, or else Neopolis explodes! No pressure.

Only one question remains: What happened to Neon...?

#indiegame
August 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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perridot.bsky.social
I built a game I think strategy roguelike fans, like myself, will love #ScreenshotSaturday
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August 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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robotcowboysofmars.bsky.social
For a 1st time at GenCon its been phenomenal. Received so many genuinely heart warming responses from testers and on how blown away they were. It so validating to hear 🥹
Thanks to everyone who played today and to the First Exposure Playtest Hall. Be there Saturday & Sunday! #gencon
August 1, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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alchemicbeasts.bsky.social
We are excited to announce that our Kickstarter Demo for Alchemic Beast is coming soon! Join our prelaunch page and get ready to try our new monster taming adventure!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...

#IndieGame #RPG #GameDev #pixelart
June 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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writnelson.bsky.social
Two days to launch - and Truck-kun has crossed 100k wishlists! That's the most we've had since I Am Your Beast!!

Please keep spreading the word--and thanks for supporting our weird, punchy little driving game. :)
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July 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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strangescaffold.bsky.social
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! launches in FIVE DAYS!! 🚚💨

Over on Steam we took at look at some older in development footage with @writnelson.bsky.social and discussed a few of the changes we made during development.

store.steampowered.com/news/app/364...
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! - Truck-kun is Supporting YOU in FIVE DAYS!! - Steam News
Let’s look back at some in development footage and discuss changes we made while we look forward to launch!
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July 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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yasukethegame.bsky.social
YASUKE: A Lost Descendant @ Dream con 2026

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July 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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yasukethegame.bsky.social
YASUKE: A Lost Descendant Pre-Alpha Ver.2.10 is now out and various aspects have been improved:

✦ Audio
✦ Gameplay
✦ Enemy
✦ Environment
✦ UI

Patch Notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/244...

Please look forward to more improvements and updates to the build!
July 23, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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guavapixelstudios.bsky.social
Hi everyone! I released my cozy, supernatural narrative game today! The Afterlife Cafe is a game that encourages reflection on life by exploring death.

store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/...
guavapixelstudios.itch.io/the-afterlif...

#indiegame #gamelaunch #visualnoval
The Afterlife Cafe on Steam
Travel to the world of the dead, whose stories encourage reflection on life. Chat with spirits, brew drinks to suit your mood, and bond with the people who run the afterlife cafes. In this urban sci-f...
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July 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM