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beveridgedesign.bsky.social
I had the privilege of being interviewed on behalf of my team about our DARE Academy game by #Abertay

Check it out at youtu.be/ajKfjv8jmp0?...

#indie #gamedev #DARE2025 #platformer #stealthgame #studentteam #dundee #CosmicCoda #producer
SONIC meets METAL GEAR SOLID in platformer with stealth twist | DARE ACADEMY SPOTLIGHT
YouTube video by abertayTV
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February 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
beveridgedesign.bsky.social
I couldn't have asked for a better team to work with for the last year. Every member of Cosmic Coda brought something special to the team. We had our challenges and grew together, I couldn't be prouder of how far we've come. From a simple game jam, to DES315 then #DARE2025!

#Gamedev #indie #Abertay
September 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
riverboatgames.bsky.social
We're happy to announce that the #DARE2025 release of Galactic Postal Servitude is now available for free on itch! riverboatgames.itch.io/galactic-postal-servitude

Take a look at our new release trailer for a sneak-peak on what we’ve worked on at #DareAcademy 👀👽

#IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev
September 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
fishbowl.studio
The ADORATE playtest is now public on Steam! Click the 'Request Access' button on our store page (store.steampowered.com/app/3892430/...) and we'll let you join the cult.

Fishbowl Studio is looking forward to developing ADORATE alongside our players!

#gamedev #indiegame #steam #indiedev #DARE2025
September 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who came out to the DCA today!

It was so good to see everyone having fun and the event was a huge success. Thanks to the #DCA for hosting!

If you didn't get a chance to play the game, you can download it for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay
Elusive Core: Zero Trace (DARE2025) by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
cosmic-coda.itch.io
August 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Come along and check out our game right now at the DCA! Adele, Cassie and Eden are eagerly waiting to help you out!!

#DARE2025 #indie #gamedev #DCA
August 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
beveridgedesign.bsky.social
We'll be at the DCA Showcase event TOMORROW! no tickets required, free entry for all - just come along. Play the game and meet the team!

We're very excited to show you all what we've done with Elusive Core: Zero Trace!

www.dca.org.uk/events/ZtU-d...

#eczt #Abertay #DARE2025 #indie #gamedev
Drop in and Play x DARE Academy - Dundee Contemporary Arts
Drop in and Play is back for August 2025!Try out a range of new games and meet the creatives behind them at this free, drop-in event in partnership with Abertay University and Ninja Kiwi.Taking place…
www.dca.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Coming tomorrow to the DCA and you're not sure how to spot us? Look out for the amazing Artwork that Eden Dunbar made for Elusive Core: Zero Trace! We'll also all be in our awesome Custom T-Shirts so you'll know who's on the team!

#Gamedev #indie #Abertay #DARE2025

cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt
August 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
A reminder, this Saturday 30th August we'll be at the #DCA in Dundee showcasing Elusive Core: Zero Trace! Come along, meet the team, get hands on with the game and check out some of the other amazing talent that Dundee has!

www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a...

#gamedev #indie #dundee #Abertay #DARE2025
Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts
We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!
www.dca.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
For #DARE2025 Our artist Eden Dunbar, and our Audio Designer Rebecca Taylor worked together to put together some short cutscenes to do some simple storytelling.

this example is from the very beginning of the game

download for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#gamedev #indie #storytelling #art
August 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Sometimes its nice to take a moment and chill after being chased for so long. #Emira appreciating the simple things in life with a couple of SMOL bots!

Check out the game at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#Gamedev #indie #abertay #DARE2025
August 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
beveridgedesign.bsky.social
For #DARE2025 I worked with Cassie to implement an "input guidance" system for increased #Accessibility. An optional overlay that gives more obvious prompts to the player as to what desired inputs are during the chase sections in the game to help reduce cognitive load.

#DARE2025 #gamedev #indie
August 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Checkout our updated Trailer showcasing some of the work we've done for #DARE2025!

youtu.be/3I9ETrJZ3II

if you like what you see, head on over to cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt and download the game today completely free!

#indie #gamedev #eczt #abertay
Elusive Core: Zero Trace Trailer (DARE2025)
Trailer for Elusive Core: Zero Trace, by Cosmic Coda. DARE2025.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
fishbowl.studio
ADORATE is now on Steam!

The cult would adore to have your wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3892430/...

#indiegame #indiedev #steam #DARE2025 #announcement #gamedev
August 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
As we wrap up our final build of #DARE2025 today, we'd like to remind you that you can come visit us at the DCA on the 30th August! We'll have the game and some fun stickers too!

Check out the games being showcased (including #ECZT) here: www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a...

#gamedev #indie #abertay
Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts
We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!
www.dca.org.uk
August 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
beveridgedesign.bsky.social
Final submissions for the #DARE2025 builds go in today. Don't forget that you can come play it on 30th of August 2025 at the DCA. Meet myself and the team, pick up some goodies and check out the prototype we've made!

www.dca.org.uk/events/ZtU-d...

#Abertay #Gamedev #indie #eczt
Drop in and Play x DARE Academy - Dundee Contemporary Arts
Drop in and Play is back for August 2025!Try out a range of new games and meet the creatives behind them at this free, drop-in event in partnership with Abertay University and Ninja Kiwi.Taking place…
www.dca.org.uk
August 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Our #OST has now made it onto major streaming platforms! go check it out on

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7rukbQ...

YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

and more!

#ECZT #DARE2025 #Abertay #indie #gamedev #soundtrack
Elusive Core: Zero Trace (Original Soundtrack)
Azaersyss · Album · 2025 · 8 songs
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August 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
The very talented Eden Dunbar has prepared some awesome artwork for the DCA showcase, and we've used some of it to upgrade our socials.

The work from our Artists has taken our Itch.io page to a whole new level

check it out at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay
August 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
beveridgedesign.bsky.social
Start of a new week, the #CosmicCoda team and I are going to meet today to figure out what polish we want to add to #ECZT

Get the latest version for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

Shout out to Eden for doing new artwork for itch.io, that you'll also see at the #DCA!

#gamedev #indie #abertay
Elusive Core: Zero Trace (DARE2025) by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
cosmic-coda.itch.io
August 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
New Ability: DASH
To help with mobility and speed, Emira can now DASH. Great for when you've mistimed a long jump, or ran into a wall by mistake!

We also think Adele and Boti made it look really cool too!

download now at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#DARE2025 #Abertay #ECZT #indie #Gamedev
August 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Ever wonder where the Guards come from? Well wonder no more! Throughout the levels Emira will encounter Guard Charging Pods. If one activates, your best bet is to run away or try to jump over its head.

#DARE2025 #Abertay #gamedev #sleepingguard #eczt
August 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
Wouldn't be Wednesday without a pic of SMOL. This time he's joined the whole Cosmic Coda team for a bit of a team photo! This team has worked together and grown so much throughout our time at Abertay and DARE. We're very lucky to have these opportunities.

#DARE2025 #ECZT #Gamedev #indie #Abertay
August 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
fishbowl.studio
We hope everyone loves the culties as much as we do! It's something about those eyes

#indiegame #gamedev #dare2025 #cute #cultie
August 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
cosmiccoda.bsky.social
We can't believe how quickly the 4 weeks of #DARE2025 flew by! What a wonderful opportunity it was. While we polish up to the deadline, checkout our hot housing work at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

Oh and don't forget to share it with all your friends and family!!

#gamedev #indie #abertay #eczt
ECZT by Cosmic Coda
Become Unknown. Escape the System.
cosmic-coda.itch.io
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
beveridgedesign.bsky.social
So the hot housing phase of #DARE2025 comes to a close. The Cosmic Coda team worked so hard throughout and I'm very proud of them and what they've achieved. We have a couple of bonus weeks to work on the game, but we're going to take a short break first.

#Abertay #gamedev #selfcare #teamwork
August 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM