Guy 'Yug' Blomberg
@yug
Aussie in NYC || Founder of @thegameclub.bsky.social & @thegig.bsky.social Previously Director of DreamHack, E3, PAX, The Mana Bar
I'm dissapointed that only 3 people noticed and messaged me about the fact I drew an old timey moustache onto @ramiismail.com in the last @thegig.bsky.social newsletter that promoted his courses 😄
We're looking for people interested in hosting a Game Club in their area (like a book club, but for video games). If this is something you might be interested in, follow this link to throw your hat into the ring, I appreciate it - bit.ly/thegameclub_...
Anyone wondering why the @thegig.bsky.social email today has a different subject heading than usual, see the GDC email that was sent out earlier today. Not that we have exclusivity over the phrase 'games industry gathering' but... cmon😆
Devs looking for publishers, please note this if you're joining an event or networking platform - this is a screenshot from a publisher I was chatting with today. You miss 100% of the opportunities that might come your way if you don't at least update your basic details.
One of the most anticipated upcoming indie games - @emberville.bsky.social - will be playable for the FIRST TIME at @gcxevent.bsky.social!
Taking part in the #HaveGameWillTravel show tonight with @damnitbennett.bsky.social for @fullsailuniversity.bsky.social Tune in via Twitch.tv/FullSailArmada
I'm so impressed with the @generozity.charity folks and their 10 years of streaming charity. If they hit $18,000 in donations, I will perform a magic trick on their stream from the middle of Time Square, NYC. Wanna be my assistant @lontray.bsky.social ? Get involved - twitch.tv/generozity
Come join me for a chat with Amir Satvat and his ASGC (Always Supporting the Games Community) about the state of gaming events, building gaming communities, how to network and connect in the games industry, and the best karaoke song to get everyone singing 😆 www.linkedin.com/events/74756...
Are you in Los Angeles this week for the various #SummerGameFest events? Check out our handy guide to all the industry activities, tips for navigating LA, event discounts, party locations, and more! thegig.guide/sgf
For my NYC based game dev friends, check this out - it kicks off this weekend, great opportunity, I'd love to see you there! Details - www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Heading to #GDC next week? A bunch of game industry veterans from the @thegig.bsky.social have contributed to this handy guide feat tips, tricks, and more. Full guide here - thegig.guide/gdc Thanks to @neurotic.bsky.social @tenaciouschi.bsky.social @alykkat.bsky.social for their contributions
THE GAMES INDUSTRY SOCIAL : San Francisco 2026 Edition For the 5th year @thegig.bsky.social hosts the perfect kick off event for GDC week, supported by the good folks at @xsolla.bsky.social! We're almost at capacity, so if you were considering attending you should RSVP ASAP. www.thegig.social/gdc
For me it will always be the Journey soundtrack by @awintory.bsky.social (congrats on the Grammy for Sword of the Sea too!)
Photos from @thegameclub.bsky.social Meetups that took place around the world last week (IRL & online). This has been such a bright spark of joy & community myself and many others have needed. Tomorrow all members get a copy of our Feb game, join today to get yours (use code YUGMATES for 50% off)
We have a discord for @thegameclub.bsky.social, and we're playing around with channels that encourage folks to regularly share more about themselves. So far, so good, but wondering if any of my discord using friends have any other channels they've seen that are good and fun for engagement.
We have Game Club Meetups in Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx - with more on the way! If you want to build real friendships in your life, come join us today to get a copy of the January game. thegameclub.com/page/new-yor... Part 7/7
G'day mate, I’ve been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty...
I'll be hosting the last 3 hours of @thegig.bsky.social today, stop by and say hi!
🇺🇸JFK ✈️ 🇳🇿AKL Heading back to Australia, via an almost 18 hour flight (!!) to New Zealand first. Prepping my Steam deck with Sword of the Sea by @giantsquidstudios.com
I'm working at my friends karaoke dive bar in NYC tonight. What can I get you?
🇺🇸LAX ✈️ 🇦🇺SYD Good timing to go back to the homeland down under for a few weeks of R&R, then onwards to some big life changes!
That's a wrap on my time as Event Director of the DreamHack Festivals! It's been rewarding and challenging, but I'm proud of the people I helped bring closer together, and grateful to have had the chance to grow the shows to be the largest DreamHacks in the festival's history.
Pretty proud of how much we support indie devs at #DreamHack Dallas by subsidizing their booth space, with over 50 playable games!!
Do you like esports? Cause have, like, all of them at #DreamHack this weekend. And over $2 MILLION in prizes. Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, Halo, StarCraft, Valorant, Overwatch, Brawl Stars, GeoGuessr (!!), and Chess, yes, CHESS!