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Game designer, game maker, stay at home Dad and so much more!

New Zealand
Joined May 2009
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ClickPlay is back. 16 original browser puzzles. No installs. Just play. It’s the first drop of the new Ninjadoodle: 🕯 Lanternbound 📰 Puzzle Zine 🕹 Arcade-style games ninjadoodle.com/ #indiegame #indiegames #indiedev
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I’m on a quest to build a new game every week. For now, my "studio" is the kitchen table while I build the real one. This week's project is Spin Kitty—a one-button space arcade game for ninjadoodle.com #gamedev #indiedev #kawaii #solodev #ninjadoodle #maythe4thbewithyou
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#picotron Balloon Jerks (a #puzzlebobble / #pooyan mash-up) now has executables on itch (not sure whether I ever uploaded them for this one). pahammond.itch.io/balloon-je… Still horribly addictive! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming
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This is my setup for all the artwork and game development that I do. I have my notebook, 2022 MacBook Air, and 2018 iPad Pro. I use the Affinity suite on my computer and Procreate on the iPad. I also use GameMaker Studio 2. What does your toolbox look like? #indiegamedev
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Spread the word, an ACTUAL replacement for Flash is on the horizon! Go support this project NOW!!!!!!!! (link in reply)
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This is not a drill. New GBS is OUT!
It's been over a year since the last major update but I hope it's been worth the wait! GB Studio 4.2.0 includes over 180 changes, improvements, new features, and bug fixes, making it the biggest release so far. Available today at: chrismaltby.itch.io/gb-studi…
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My arkanoidvania is featured in the latest @brewotakumag edition! brewotaku.com/2025/08/brewot…
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It's The Warlock of Firetop Mountain 43rd birthday and I'm delighted to tell you that a collectors hardback will be published on 25/9. Amazing new cover by Karl Kopinski, iconic illustrations by Russ Nicholson and 1989 map of Allansia by Leo Hartas @scholasticuk @fightingfantasy
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The PunyInform port of 350p Adventure playing on a Commander X16. Image kindly provided by Midwest John. Also available on lots of other platforms! microheaven.com/advent/
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The first public release of GB BASIC v1.1 is now available #gbbasic #wishlistwednesday #gbdev #gameboy #gamedev
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I’m making great progress with FREEZE-ZX, which is my new ‘zine for #ZXSpectrum & #SpectrumNext enthusiasts. It will be full of new & exclusive content. Coming August 2025. Pre-order from: freeze64.com/freezezx-issue-… #Retrogaming #Gaming #ZX81 #Speccy #Dalek #DoctorWho #MickeyMouse
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Watch a full playthrough of upcoming game Dungeon Run: Pocket! Follow for details! #playthrough #tabletop #tabletopgames
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Sound design on iPad is smooth and fast. 🎵 Our go-to tools: * GarageBand: loops, effects, quick scoring * AudioShare: clean file exports * hyperPad: import SFX/music and trigger with logic blocks Touchscreen editing = rapid iteration. 😎 #hyperPad #gamedev #ipad #sounddesign
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Making a game on iPad is more fun than you’d expect. 🧰 Tools you can use: * Procreate: for visual assets * Figma: for layout previews * hyperPad: for drag-and-drop logic + real-time preview It’s all tactile — we make it a fun hands on experience. #hyperPad #gamedev #ipad
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The Classic Adventurer (Special Edition 2025) coming soon! A month spent on the cover artwork, hopefully the issue will come together a little pacier! #TextAdventures #WoodburyEnd #Shards #Rainbird classicadventurer.co.uk
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