Renee O'flynn

If you care about the future of game development in NSW, please read and share the State of Play 2026 report. Support local indies!

I've had a few reach outs already!!! 🥹 Whether you're looking to research and make a plan on getting started, figure out how to format your game on a vertical 9:16, or hell brainstorm hooks ~ pls take my brain 🫱🧠 I'm running some bundle rates and happy to adjust stuff for different budgets!

When losing a job means losing a career: what comes next for laid off games journalists? aftermath.site/aftermath-game...

Still feeling the post-PAX blues? Here's ten upcoming indie games hand-picked by @scree.bsky.social to look forward to! Brew potions, restore retro games, and maybe even find love in this unique set of indies to add to your wishlist. www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...

While it's been a decade since the release of DOOM, its face-melting metal soundtrack continues to rip and tear through speakers. 🔥 We sat down with legendary Aussie composer, Mick Gordon, to find out about his inspirations and process behind gaming's heaviest music. youtu.be/y8Bn8RBaJJg?...

Incredibly proud of this piece that just went live this morning on 80 LEVEL. So satisfying to share the incredible work of the Gameloft Brisbane art team, whose technical expertise meant we could deliver a game with a visual style that truly captures Bluey. 💙 80.lv/articles/blu...

It's a rough time to be an indie dev, so we got to thinking what we could do about it... Announcing MATES' RATES 🍻 We're offering 12 month-long co-dev engagements where we work on whatever you need to succeed! Very permissive terms. Flat rate of US$5,000ea (+ taxes). 🎟️ yarnspinner.dev/mates-rates

Devs shouldn't have to be protecting their games, Valve should be protecting its shopfront: aftermath.site/steam-indie-ga...

My indie picks from pax are up on Qualbert now. Let me know which ones caught your eye. www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...

Just played the @disc2games.bsky.social canvas city demo. I know, I know. It's taken me long enough. I wasn't as bad at it as I thought I was going to be. The traversal mechanic is easily more important than I originally thought. I can see those who enjoy X-COM sinking hours into it

Games showing me the wrong button glyphs is a pet peeve. But they're all here, for the low, low price of FREE! 🎮

A test of your (typing) reflexes! Keybound Brawler will be landing in the Manderville Gold Saucer on October 28, and the first iteration of the event will be a special collaboration with the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE series! ⌨️ sqex.to/WVAnl

Releasing a physical game is always a special treat, even more so these days.

Go-Go Town! is one of the best city-building games I ever played.

Put down your Wiimote and grab a Joy-Con, because it's time to return to Wuhu Island once more in Switch Sports Resort! 🏖️ Featuring a range of familiar and new sports, is this Nintendo charm at its finest, or just a cheap holiday getaway? Find out in our preview. www.qualbert.com/nintendo-swi...

My interview with Koji Fox and Toshio Murouchi at Pax Aus is up! www.qualbert.com/an-interview... I have limited experience with interviews so I hope it's insightful.

Hello. Come and see the player facing PAX spreadsheet 2026. Find something to play. Props to @scree.bsky.social who created at least 3 columns and my son Lyndon who managed the spreadsheet. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

We do love us a good indie or 10 @scree.bsky.social was on the ground floor of #PAXAus and found 10 indies coming to #NintendoSwitch to be excited about! www.switchaboo.com/10-exciting-...

New indie magnet get! Strangely enough, keychains seemed to be the in giveaway this year.

Couldn't make it to @paxaus.bsky.social over the weekend to check out all the incredible indies on display? @scree.bsky.social has you covered! With a comprehensive resource of every single PAX AUS 2026 indie game demo you can play from the comfort of your own PC: www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-indi...

"Despite all my complaints, I did enjoy the game" www.switchaboo.com/woodo-switch...

Pax is finished. It's now recovery time.

So, I've pitched L8R SK8R to basically every publisher and haven't received any interest beyond a call. But if there's anyone out there who works at a publisher, or knows someone, and is willing to it a second look, that would be really great. The game is nearly done and I don't want to self publish

My first Pax piece is Live on Qualbert, and it's for everyone who is experiencing massive Pax Aus FOMO. www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-indi...

I couldn't attend the launch but I'm doing my part!

Someone is feeling tired so we'll be heading home

I will be around ACMI and MCEC today wearing an Okami shirt and being dragged by a fat black lab.

My feet are dying and it's not even pax yet

Folks at Gamescom said we're a hidden gem 💎 "Not just a simple exhilarating battle action game, but that a deep respect for the rich culture of the South Pacific and a profound storyline are firmly woven into its foundation." - 4Gamer Help us be less hidden!!👀 #indiegame

While I cannot stay for #PAX, #Tumbles has picked up another award thanks to SAE University College Aus and will be there again with the amazing @sassifrasi.bsky.social and Dev the Dev with little Tumbles of course! Keep an eye out for a special MIGW discount! store.steampowered.com/app/3277320/...

I need more indies to give out magnets so I can fill up my fridge. These three are lonely.

For those heading down for Melbourne International Games Week & PAX, here is your reminder to BRING YOUR 3DS, for I am once again hosting a StreetPass meet. :)

BTW! I think they released more tickets for the @continuemag.bsky.social launch. Go go go!!! www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/mel...

"Could teach people an important lesson" Check out @scree.bsky.social's review of #SoupWeather for #NintendoSwitch www.switchaboo.com/soup-weather...

Going to PAX AUS 2026? Co-Op Drinks returns for another year on the Friday Night! www.facebook.com/share/1Jdts4...

Tapas have announced they're winding down the program. Anyone got any similar suggestions they can recommend?

Sorry, no physical or anything. But we have put a PAX 3-day pass in the game as a collar pendant if you play the game around PAX.

With an enormous story following multiple protagonists, combined with the social and character-driven ambitions of Three Houses, could Fortune's Weave be the best Fire Emblem game to date? There's a 35% chance you'll hit the link to our review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/fire...

Something cosy is sneaking up this ghostly season.. Grab your friends, grab a torch, and venture into the haunted mansion while Seeking Sneaky Spirits! Wishlist Seeking Sneaky Spirits on Steam now! s.team/a/4781920 #SeekingSneakySpirits #FrogandDove #cosy #hiddenobject #ghost

If you are an Indie that is attending Pax AUS Rising this year, can you shout out your game here so I can add it to my list? I'm not doing videos this year, but I'm still doing a list

Twitch Streamer @yashrimp.bsky.social talks the finer points of eating people, paints, and mummies! Delectable! Check out Atya Tepes' stream! www.twitch.tv/atya_tepesvt... Buy the game on Steam! s.team/a/4491150 #IEatPaintings #twitchstreamer #AtyaTepesVT #froganddove #hiddenobject

Twitch Streamer zappshot loves the cats in I Eat Paintings! Maybe too much! Did that bird just eat a cat? We thought only MC did that.. Check out zappshot's stream! www.twitch.tv/zappshot/ Buy the game on Steam! s.team/a/4491150 #IEatPaintings #twitchstreamer #zappshot #froganddove #hiddenobject

Preparing for launch #doggydontcare

Square Enix's colossal MMORPG makes its Nintendo debut, now playable in the palm of your hands. Is this handheld capable of handling one of the most expansive games ever made? Join our resident Final Fantasy XIV fanatic @scree.bsky.social to find out. www.qualbert.com/reviews/fina...

If you're exhibiting at #Paxaus for the first time and feeling a bit overwhelmed, or even if you're just a little unsure of it all, here is my epic tradeshow thread to help you out 😃 (I meant to post this weeks ago but I swear August was only like 6 days long this year...) #gamedev #indiedev #pax

CALLOUT POST: I'm working on a story on @checkpointau.bsky.social about indie/smaller devs at PAX Aus and their experience at the event. If you're a game dev who presented a demo of your game either in the previous years or will be doing so this year, pls hit me up at erielle.freelance@gmail.com.