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(Scroll down a little for the English translation) This is a casual jam with a focus on trying out new stuff. The only requirement is to disclose what exactly you were trying to learn. New projects only.

The FediJam is a month-long game jam for users of the Fediverse. Make a game (analog or digital, no engine restrictions) in as little or as much time as you consider sensible, and post about it on your Fediverse presence(s) under the jam's hashtag #FediJam.

Theme

The theme of this jam will be voted on via a Mastodon poll, going live 24 hours before the jam starts.

Following the theme is optional! However, ignoring it will result in a lower overall score, since "Theme" is a rating category. You'll be given the chance to explain how your game fits the theme when submitting it to the jam.

Rules

• Post about your game under the hashtag #FediJam. (You'll have to provide a link to this post when submitting)
• No paid games! Set your game's pricing option to either "No payments" or "$0 or donate".
• Reusing old assets and/or code is allowed. Don't just re-upload an old game, though!
• You may only use assets and code that you have the legal right to use.
• No AI generated content (text, sound, images – nothing!)
• No NSFW content, e.g. excessive gore, nudity, etc.

cross-posted from: https://mastodon.social/users/Berin/statuses/112971926719478438

Issue 22 of the Amare News Bulletin is out!

It's a free fortnightly bulletin with news all about relationship-focussed visual novels/interactive fiction (found under the "Amare" tag on itch.io)❤️

Here's the download:

https://amaregames.itch.io/amare-new-bulletin-2024/devlog/782770/issue-22-released-aug-1-aug-15

Tumblr link for web view:

https://www.tumblr.com/amaregames/758972219357593600/issue-22-of-amare-fortnightly-bulletin-10824

@otome_games

#VisualNovel #InteractiveFiction #AmareGame #Gaming

cross-posted from: https://mastodon.social/users/Berin/statuses/112958975936924665

New Rules for Steam Store Page Descriptions

TLDR You may no longer add:
- Links to external sites (use dedicated fields instead)
- Links or images pointing to other games on Steam
- Images that mimic Steam UI elements

https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/view/4201376568915048835

#Steam #GameDev #IndieDev #GameMarketing
@gamedev

*Edited for more clarity

cross-posted from: https://mastodon.social/users/Berin/statuses/112909319251670592

The Melbourne Queer Games 2024 Festival is open for submissions until August 23, 2024

There are no geographical restrictions regarding the submissions. Queer games from all over the world are eligible, and entry is free!

http://mqgf.com.au

@gamedev

#QueerGames #IndieDev #GameDev

cross-posted from: https://mastodon.social/users/Berin/statuses/112881450062182458

Tales to Thrill Jam will start in 1 week (August 7th - September 1st)

It's an unranked visual novel game jam in which you can pick one of the following themes:

- Possessive Possessions
- Lost & Found
- Forgotten Promise

https://itch.io/jam/talestothrill2024

@gamejams

#T3Jam2024 #GameJams #VNDev #IndieDev #GameDev