“Your Mastermind subject is?” “The chronology and release order of the Divinity series.” “You have two minutes on advanced string theory, starting now-“

On this week's Quest Quest: The Adventure Game Podcast, @bvigeant.bsky.social and I chat about the remarkably charming 80 Days. Join us on a trip around the globe! Listen here: zencastr.com/z/HyjBUSQu

Brief window into selling decade-old games on Steam: my sales flatlined from 2022 to 2024, but have recovered in 2025, seemingly because of being on Bluesky. The increased attention here has drawn the notice of streamers who played Sir and so on, leading to wishlists and sales. Odd business.

Hello #WishlistWednesday! Hot off the Wholesome Snack showcase, may we present Mandrake? In our rural life sim, you'll meet neighbours of many kinds, including the Yolf.

Did you know: if you buy the Montgomery Bonbon books as a Christmas present, it's like a double present because I, Alasdair Beckett-King, also get some money? Wow, what a magical time of year!

Me: I need to get out of bed and start working Cat: Request denied

Back Seat Designers is back. In this episode, we discuss different narrative devices in adventure games — from "describe everything you see out loud" to internal past-tense monologues. YouTube: www.youtube.com/watc... Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/u... Other: zencastr.com/z/aljfCiYc

I really hope that The War Between The Land And The Sea ends with the alien monster in the moon showing up and declaring “QUIET, NOISY CHILDREN, I’M TRYING TO SLEEP UP HERE.”

“Oh, thank god, they‘re sexy.” #TheWarBetweenTheKetchupAndTheMustard

Reading one of the news stories from my vampire RPG, starting to think that I may, uh, have written a weird game. (Which you can wishlist at store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/...)

Reading one of the news stories from my vampire RPG, starting to think that I may, uh, have written a weird game. (Which you can wishlist at store.steampowered.com/app/1221950/...)

Old Skies is PC Gamer’s adventure game of the year! (Magazine held by @rsmoushall.bsky.social)

Games have levels, ergo they have storeys.

Manager: You design that peace prize trophy for trump? Sculptor: Sure did boss, the demonic hands of hell grasping as if to drag the entire world down with them, just like you asked. Manager: Y'know what fine

My *Designing Cities for Video Games* course for #gamedev professionals returns in 2026, with lessons beginning on March 4. ▶️ Find out more and enroll here: www.d6learning.com/course/gamec... [use coupon ASOCIALCITY10 on checkout for a further 10% off]

Idly wondering how many people at Netflix have mooted the idea of renaming Warner Bros to "Chill" for the meme points.

*blush* This some great company.

"Our new monitor comes with a special spirit level on both the horizontal and vertical sides, which will beep politely to tell you when you have *actually* gotten it perfectly straight. You're welcome."

All the fuss about Horses and media literacy reminds me of that Animal Farm game from a few years ago. Really weird graphical style. Couldn't even tell the men from the pigs.

They need to bundle it and include their charity slider. Horses For Causes.

Big news (for me)! Signal boost appreciated! TL;DR: I’ve posted a new interactive voiceover demo at dominicarmato.com, and I’m lookin’ for work. For the long version, read on!… (1/7)

Okay, but see, I asked ChatGPT and it said-

Reminder to all my podcasting, streaming, and journalism buddies: I am available for interviews to talk about BAFTA breakthrough! Here's a bit more about the scheme: www.bafta.org/stories/brea...

Yay for delta patching. Do hope that automatic ‘always put these folders into their own pck’ comes to the core at some point. There’s ways to do it but they’re fiddly.

CAT: Obviously, I don’t need you. (snuggles up in bed) But there’s nobody I’d rather not need.

I want to make one where the characters are all dentists.

FINALLY finished the "new" Substage trailer I started... a few months ago 😳 Quite happy with how it turned out!

Saw this one at AdventureX and picked it up on Steam afterwards. Really cool aesthetics and world building - Dishonored/Fallen London vibes.

CAT: "I could cut you. With my claws." ME: "I could cook and eat you. With chips." CAT: "Let's call it a draw."

"If you're not paying, you're the product!" Oh, sweetie, I have some *terrible* news about how the industry works...

Next year, the awards get swept by That Dragon Cancer II: Vengeance...

Last week: enjoying burgers with cool people at AdventureX. This week: sitting with a slightly sore mouth from having dental surgery. Last week was better. Although if it was yesterday, the flaccid burger I had at the Travelodge would make it about even.

⭐️ Godot’s Scene System Is Just Brilliant ⭐️ I wanted to draw attention to a few of my favourite features in @godotengine.org. What do I love about Godot's scene system? Read all about it: joethephish.me/blog/godot-s...

“IT’S OUR GREATEST BLACK FRIDAY DEAL EVER!” And yet, somehow, I feel nothing…

What is Point and Clickmas?🎄 From the 12th Dec until Xmas Eve on the 24th, a different game or prize will be given away, with multiple entry points. Celebrating and promoting indie developed games and spreading some good cheer for the holiday period. 🔔🎁

I don't know who needs to hear this, but OH MY GOD GET OFF THE TRACKS THERE'S A TRAIN COMING!

SPIRIT: Okay, time to get back to work after AdventureX! FLESH: lol, no

Wooooo, boy, Big Feelings™ on the way home from #AdventureX. Please forgive the extreme schmaltz factor below as I attempt to get this out… (1/7)

Featuring System Shock, System Shock 2, and Shadows of Doubt, the 'Return of the Immersive Sim' is an absolutely brilliant bundle. www.digiphile.co/collections/...

Another fantastic event.

That’s a wrap on AdventureX 2025 🎉 Thank you to everyone - Attendees, Exhibitors, Guests, Volunteers and all who helped make this event great 💙 Talks will release on our YT soon: www.youtube.com/@AdventureX Check out the games & Sales on Steam: store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...

@thewarllama.bsky.social I thought you might appreciate his new home :-)

Oh god, my poor ever growing backlog… @adventurex.bsky.social

Definitely reaching the convention point where “physically present” has to count as “being social”.

Apologies in advance to anyone who says hi at AdventureX and gets an awkward blank expression for a few seconds. Brain works slower depending on the number of people around :-)

At AdventureX. Ran into Fia Quinn.

Finished a fun evening of hanging out with people, and now for the customary mental replay of everything said to find the best oops moment to fret over for the next few months.

Excited to be staying in a hotel room designed by the famous architect Little Timmy. It’s amazing what a little faith and a copy of DoomEd can do.

(fights urge to interrupt Cool Annoucnement to ask “So, official Ink plugin?”)