🎉 HUGE CAREER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

Today, I'm launching Vertical Slice, a new independent trade outlet committed to producing quality video game journalism that inspires, informs, and interrogates. That means daily news, incisive interviews, vital investigative work, and more.

www.verticalslice.news

Reminder: We're going live 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 @ 4:15 PM PT with the ever-so-amazing Tamerlane Barak as our special guest! 📣‼️

Come hang out and get a fresh perspective on how an experienced game designer approaches the process.

🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞

"Save the cheerleader, save the #world!" (in memories).
How can we save the world in your #IndieGame, #IndieDev #GameDev? #Steam ⬇️

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Check out October's industry calendar. Featured events include ➡️: WN Yerevan, @officialpax.bsky.social Aus, @wasabicon.com , TwitchCon San Diego, @pgconnects.bsky.social Nordics, and more.

Which are you attending? #GameDev #Conference #Convention #BostonFIG #Mobidictum #PAXAus

🎮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 - 𝗡𝗚𝗗 𝘅 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗚
Join the @norfolkgamedevs.bsky.social and 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 | 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗚 as we take part in UK's first GameJamPlus together 🇬🇧
🔗 uk.gamejamplus.eu

#GameJamPlus #GameDev #IndieGames #NorfolkGameDev #PeopleInGames #NGD #PinG #UK #Norfolk #Peterborough

Join us 10/15 @ 4:15 PM PT for Everyone Can Be a Game Designer ft. Tamerlane Barak! 🐲💖

What makes good design? In this workshop, Tamerlane will share their insights on evaluating game systems, recognizing good design, and improving your craft.

Come learn game design with us! ദ്ദി˙∇˙)ว

🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞

SoCal games folks, we’re finally meeting in person! Patch Notes & Petticoats is Oct 17, 1 to 4pm at Requiem Cafe. Come drink tea, win raffle prizes, and meet people you might work with someday! Dressing up gets you an extra raffle ticket.

RSVP: buff.ly/vFEMU1s

delayed posting about my newslatter about GAME DELAYS ⏰

⌛ tips for writing a release delay announcement
⌛ community activity
⌛ marketing-community related links, info, and job posts

read it now (or else u have to write me an explanation as to why u were late) 👇
thevtran.kit.com/posts/how-to...

I like teaching people game development. If that sounds good to you, maybe poke around my YouTube channel. In specific, this is a playlist that will help you build a a rhythm game in Godot: youtube.com/playlist?lis... #gamedev #indiedev #godot

What game industry events are expected for the rest of 2026 and beyond?

We're glad you asked! Check out our comprehensive featured events list 💡: www.eventsforgamers.com/event-calend...

Thanks @igda.org for #GAConf being our featured conference this month! #IGDA #GameDev #IndieDev

NYC-based Game Devs of Colors is accepting applications to join the board from "members who are dedicated to amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games."

Up to three new, one-term terms begin in January.

@gdocexpo.com

I've spent 2 years building a library of Low Poly resources!

And like any good Library, it's got THE most insane stuff for 100% free:

A low poly character tutorial series, my ORIGINAL rigged characters, guides on every low poly trick!

No tricks, only treats! 🎃

www.crashsune.com/blender-free...

Reminder: We're going live 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 @ 5 PM PT with the lovely and talented Jewell Melisa Morton as our special guest! 📣‼️

Whether you're completely new to vector art or want to get a better feel for the basics, this workshop is for you—come join us! ✧ദ്ദി( ^ᗜ^ )

🔗 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞

Good morning, has Unity pissed you off again? Not really feeling like vibe coding SPACE CORRIDOR? If you’re curious about Godot, I have a google doc with learning resources I keep around, I hope you find it helpful: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #godot #gamedev #indiedev

The GameMaker Awards 2026 are here!
Nominate your favourite games, resources & community legends across 4 categories:

🎮 Best Game
👀 Most Anticipated
🌟 Community Legend
🛠️ Community Resource

Nominations close 29th October
🔗 gamemaker.io/en/blog/game...

Our Grants Program is back this year and accepting applications RIGHT NOW ⏰‼️

📅 Apply now until October 16, 2026
💰 Please note, that grant amounts will vary per person and *cannot* exceed $1,000 USD
📩 Fill out the form here: forms.gle/eBQ65hHs6BF3...

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@mrmidasgames.bsky.social Jumping in to give you the lowdown on our showcase! 50+ games, new reveals, dev spotlights, and plenty of surprises are waiting for you.

📺<- www.youtube.com/@CozyAfterDa...

24 hours until we are live!

World premieres. Gameplay reveals. Release dates. Demos.

Be there 8th October at 9am PDT / noon EDT / 6pm CEST.

Watch on YouTube (go hit the 'notify me' button!): youtu.be/LVlyMMWeXfQ
Or on Twitch: twitch.tv/iii_initiative