In this episode, I spent some time with Timbo Johnson, a lovely solo developer from Wales with a burning passion for making small, fun, and beautiful games with amazing art. Though Timbo secretly has a dream... Will he make the game he's been dreaming of since childhood? Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support Timbo 🎒💛

• Itch: https://timbojay.itch.io/
• Bubble Frog DX: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3262600/Bubble_Frog_DX/
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@timbojay

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Happy end of January! In this episode, I spent some time with Oswin (also known as Nimso), the developer of cosy platformer Shallow Pond, to talk about creative problem solving and how to approach some of the toughest challenges in game design / game development. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support Nimso 🎒💛

Find Shallow Pond on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2950750/Shallow_Pond/
Play the Demo for free:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4183670/Shallow_Pond_Demo/
Follow the development of the game:
X: https://x.com/nimsodev
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nimsodev
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nimsodev
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nimsodev

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In this FIRST episode of 2026, I spent some time with George, a solo developer working on a delightful party-based roguelite game called Luminas. From making your dream game to learning to prioritise work, this was a lovely one to open the new season of the show with! Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support George 🎒💛

- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3724100/Luminas_Parasite_Reign/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luminas_parasite_reign/

- Discord: https://discord.gg/uprvfpJ4kd

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