ENTRY-LVL

Digital artwork by Babette Norton for "Doodle Deities" at Golden Calf Studio. Shows a fantasy green multi-headed dragon, with some heads missing or chopped off.

Digital artwork by Babette Norton for an NDA project. Shows a white-haired, bearded character in a green tunic with a silver shoulder plate. They're holding an axe in one hand and a glowing object in the other. Red leaves fall around them.

Digital artwork by Babette Norton for the demo of 3 Coin Sin (3CS). Shows a sepia-toned character portrait on a wooden block. They're wearing a hat and high-collared coat. They have pointed ears, short hair, and are glancing to the right.

Digital artwork by Babette Norton for an NDA project. Shows a gyms fighting ring with two characters: a robot and a shirtless blonde man in fighting stance. Text reads: "DODGE" and "MISS." The robot is designed with reds, grays, and yellows.

⭐ FEATURE FRIDAY! ⭐

Meet @knightsicle.bsky.social—the brains behind ENTRY LVL! She’s a Concept & Character Artist, Producer, and an all-around powerhouse. From creating stylized characters to building supportive communities, she does it all… and looks cool doing it. 😎

🔗 knightsicle.artstation.com

CALLING ALL LGBTQ GAME DEVELOPERS!

We're excited to reveal that we're hosting the Gayming Pride Parade at Summer Game Fest - the first ever, official LGBTQ+ Summer Game Fest stream.

Submissions are now open to have your game featured in the stream, head to gaymingfoundation.org/prideatsgf/

A reminder that Screenworks has launched the Digital Games Pathway Program – a new professional development initiative designed to support emerging and early-career games practitioners, supported by Screen NSW and IGEA.

Find out more and apply here
https://ow.ly/wBue50YpX5j

⚡️ NEW: A marketing opportunity at one of gaming's leading publishers! 💪

💼 Junior Paid Media Specialist
🏢 Gameloft
🇪🇸 Madrid
📃 Full Time
🎚 Intermediate
🏷 #Marketing

Apply here 👇
hitmarker.net/jobs/gamelo...

Roots and Realms - Video Games as Cultural Preservation YouTube video by Game Devs of Color Expo

Roots and Realms, a talk by @chibimiri.bsky.social, is out on our YouTube!

Video games can be powerful tools for storytelling, cultural preservation, and environmental awareness.

Pre-Hispanic mythology teaches respect for nature and interconnection🌼

Watch: youtu.be/A48VXWikBpQ

#gamedev #gdocexpo

Drawabox | A free, exercise based approach to learning the fundamentals of drawing A free, exercise based approach to learning the fundamentals of drawing. We tackle drawing in a logical, analytical fashion inspired by concept artists and industrial designers, focusing on technical ...

If you're a game artist looking to improve your drawing skills, Drawabox is a fantastic resource to keep handy.

This free site offers exercise-based lessons that help you learn key drawing fundamentals. By the end, you'll have a good grasp of concepts like form, 3D space, and construction. ⬇

The Art of Accidental Learning - Paulina: Games VFX Artist - The Generalists Podcast YouTube video by Jack the Generalist

Hey folks! :wave:

Just released a new long-form conversation with VFX Artist Paulina who currently works at Tuatara.
Watch here: youtu.be/XubGMwHNDns #vfx #gamedev #indiedev #realtimevfx #podcast #gamesindustry

Hope you will enjoy this one!

Publisher Vs. Self-Publishing: How Studios Should Decide YouTube video by Life About Games

In our latest video of Life About Games, we break down what it really means to choose between signing with a publisher and releasing a video game independently.

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=39We...

#gamingindustry #gamedevelopment #gamepublishing #indiegames

Learn Accessibility  |  web.dev An evergreen accessibility course and reference to level up your web development.

"Learn Accessibility" is a course that takes you through the essentials for building accessible websites and web apps. Created for both beginners and advanced users, this course can be taken beginning to end, or used as a reference for specific topics.

web.dev/learn/access...

[ 2M/2F/1NB - $250/HR, 2HR MIN - RPG/METROIDVANIA - PC/CONSOLES ]

We’re pleased to announce that the PUBLIC CASTING CALL for 'Altered Alma' by @2awesomestudio.com is now OPEN!

Please submit all auditions by 5PM UK-TIME, WEDNESDAY THE 11TH OF MARCH!

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Optillusion Games is hiring a 2D Generalist We are looking for a versatile and detail-oriented 2D Generalist to join our creative team.

Optillusion Games is hiring a versatile and detail-oriented 2D Generalist to join their creative team!

📍Full-time, On-site (Orange County, CA)
🎨 1–2 years XP
🛠️ Made in Unity

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Melbot Studios is hiring a Story Writer Melbot is looking for a seasoned comedy writer, ideally with experience in episodic indie animation and narrative design.

Melbot Studios is looking for a Story Writer to help craft wild, satirical narratives for their roguelite game with Adult Swim vibes.

🛰️ Remote, Contract
🎭 Comedy sample required
🧠 Game development XP a big +

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Jazz Games is hiring a Game Designer We are looking for talented designers to strengthen and elevate our gameplay in Bird Them Up, a 3D top-down auto-shooter.

Jazz Games is hiring a Game Designer to help shape gameplay for their new 3D top-down auto-shooter, Bird Them Up!

🛰️ Remote, Contract
🎮 2+ years XP
🧠 Focus on systems, synergies & fun

⤵️

Aseprite Animated sprite editor & pixel art tool

Aesprite is probably my favorite tool I’ve ever invested in for my game dev truly worth the $20 or whatever it was like a year ago #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

Try it it you do pixel art and haven’t already www.aseprite.org

#indiegamedev here's a fantastic resource to review when approaching voice actors. "I'm a little a fella and this is what I can pay per line" works amazingly. Some actors cost more and thats okay! Always start out being up front.

voiceactingclub.com/rates/

Nominations are now open for this years Game Dev Heroes! www.gamedevheroes.co

Submissions for the Women-Led Games Summer Showcase are now open! The form will close April 10th.

Co-Streamers can also sign up using the form in the comments. 💜
forms.gle/ziLA75mJrD5p...

JOB OPENING AT GB PATCH GAMES 🗣️

We're looking for new Ren’py programmers to join our studio! Our team is currently working on a slice-of-life visual novel called Our Life: Now & Forever, and we are bringing on at least one new programmer to help complete the game.

#gamejobs #programmer #renpy

Today's #indiegame highlight: Media Circus by @papercodagames.bsky.social! 🐿️📰

Welcome to Codavia, where everyone’s got an agenda, and your pen is a loaded weapon! Launch your paper and shape the city—its elections, stories, and your inbox full of threats, bribes, and lawsuits.

🔗 s.team/a/3868010

Giving a damn about accessibility A candid and practical handbook for designers.

Sheri Byrne-Haber's "Giving A Damn About Accessibility" has great tips on how to deal with people who challenge or dismiss the need for accessibility.

uxdesign.cc/giving-a-dam...

Strategems #2 - Game Submission Form Goblinz Publishing is hosting the second edition of Strategems, a Steam-based digital event focused on highly replayable strategy games for no more than $15 / 15€. All sub-genres are welcome—from deck...

Hey #IndieDev #GameDev! You have a 💎 #StrategyGame in the works? Maybe this #Steam festival is for your #IndieGame⬇️

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

🚨 Ctrl + Unite GDC 2026! 🚨

A first-ever collab between
@latinxingaming.bsky.social
@blackingaming.bsky.social
@aapiingaming.bsky.social

🎮 Indie games
🎤 Microtalks
🎶 Food + music + culture

⚠️ Limited capacity. Register now:
👉https://bit.ly/ctrlunite

Built for us, by us. Don’t miss it!

Careers at Daybreak | Daybreak Game Company daybreakgames.com is Daybreak Game Company's ultimate online gaming destination, providing immersive entertainment for your PC and Console.

We are hiring an Associate Systems Designer for LOTRO -
www.daybreakgames.com/careers?job=...

Casting Call for The QueerXP! In celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility, The QueerXP is planning a special, live-streamed one-shot TTRPG Actual Play featuring exclusively artists and performers who identify und...

CASTING CALL!

Hey folk! In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, we are hosting a special live-streamed AP one-shot!

We are looking to cast AP performers that identify under the transgender umbrella.

If you wish to participate, apps close March 13th!

forms.gle/o3S4Xor7wk5q...

Breaking Into Games with MEMODEMO YouTube video by ENTRY LVL

In this Breaking Into Games talk, @memodemo.zip joins us to discuss all things #gameaudio! 🎶💜

Memo shares insights from his 10-year game music career, covering how to tackle imposter syndrome, networking & portfolio tips, getting started with simple tools, and advice for junior sound designers. ⬇️

are you a indie game developer of color? will you be in the sf bay area for GDC? do you want to demo your game?

bubblesort and @gdocexpo.com are co-hosting a showcase of games at the bubblesort shop! apply here to show your game!

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

CODE funding round 12 now open for expressions of interest until 5pm Monday 16th March.  Find out more here https://www.nz-code.nz/post/code-opens-eoi-submissions-for-new-funding-round-12

Getting social media inspiration (plus flags to look out for) ✨ Community Dev Newsletter #46

are you on month 3 of the year and already running out of social content ideas? i understand. let's talk about finding inspo in the latest Community Dev newsletter ✨

inside:
- looking at others for social inspo
- community activity
- marketing links and job posts

thevtran.kit.com/posts/gettin...

Going to GDC? Check out this picnic

Missing that cozy crimson autumn foliage? Come hang out with organizers, developers, and artists from New England for some socializing and cozy picnic fun! Meet local devs showcasing games at GDC!
#GDC #gamedev #gaming

Speaker applications are now open. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply now!

🎤 Speaker apps are OPEN for #GDoCExpo 2026 (Sept 22–25, online)!

🗣 Microtalks, Talks, Panels & Dev Interviews wanted!
💰 All speakers are paid!
✔ We’re looking for powerful, thought-provoking sessions about games & beyond.

Apply by April 18 (11:59pm ET)!
www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply

#gamedev