Must be case of the Mondays, but can't help but note how in the 80s magazines were showcasing and reviewing erotic games, while today you will get banned for even trying to stream one (even the very same games this November 1987 magazine is talking about), let alone review it.

📢Content Creators! 📢 @diesoft.games' cute metroidvania platformer Little Nemo and The Guardians of Slumberland is getting a new demo soon! If you'd like to check it out before it goes live, drop a comment below! Everyone's welcome for this one! 💜 More info: store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/...

Submissions for the Six One Indie Showcase 2026 are now open through February 20th! Everything you need to know can be found in the submission form. As always, there are zero fees and no paid or commercial slots available. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on! ➡️ www.sixoneindie.com/showcase

As my last work week of 2025 starts, I realize I worked on over 40 new games this year, 40+ titles that were all unique in their own way. Regardless of how messed up and sometimes unfair this industry is, there are some incredibly creative people out there! ♥️

Ah yeah, the famously inclusive and friendly Saudi Arabia! Wouldn't be surprised if they end up paying people to inflate those numbers. Anybody willing to go of their own volition (and sponsor this in the process) is either a horrible human being or happy to commit PR suicide.

Hmm.. @henrystockdale.com leaving games media has to be some sort of "end of an era" moment. I think you were one of the longest-standing contacts on my pitch lists! Best of luck with your next adventure, and ofc welcome to the dark side :D

This is great news, especially as more and more smaller outlets that routinely covered indie games are struggling to stay afloat.

"Why are you so adamant on leaving the city?" Well my partner was attacked, spat on and almost dragged off a bus today for no apparent reason other than the fact she exists - all while other passengers watched and didn't lift a finger to help.

I've extended the deadline to December 3, since I'll be out of town anyway. Might take some late submissions past that, but the closer they are to the event, the less likely I'll be able do get them in!

So... my partner discovered Ragnarock VR and is now "casually" asking about drumkits while also mentioning we have a spare room. Be real with me: on a scale from 1 to 10, how cooked am I?

Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025! If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at [email protected] with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku. Rules next. Reposts appreciated!

Monthly reminder to content creators that email is the easiest way for PR ppl and devs to send you games, press releases and goodies! So make sure you have a public email address on your profile! Even if you're a smaller channel, there are always games we think could be a good fit!

Or... listen to this: "we are actively reducing e-waste and helping the planet while also avoiding unnecessary purchases" Keep it up. Fuck big-tech.

Got back into VR games after working on one recently and man my arms are NOT having it today.

I was broke, living abroad, and trying to make ends meet when I found out I could get (some) money writing about video games. Fast-forward a few years, someone asked me if I wanted to help them with some PR stuff and the rest, as they say, is history.

Any friend of Claire is a friend of mine - so I guess we have two people looking for a job here! If you have any leads, this is the time to share!

Woke up to a slew of "we only do sponsored opportunities" emails after pitching 2 indie games last week and I think this warrants a note: While I'm all for monetizing, most indie devs simply won't be able to afford smth like that. A single video is often more than a dev's whole marketing budget.

If you find yourself in France and have a chance to attend this - absolutely do it! Derek is amazing!

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Forget the dip in productivity, the fact that a bunch of major platforms have suddenly become unavailable because of a single set of technical issues shows just how over-reliant the world has become on relatively fragile infrastructure. And that should be very worrying.

steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back

If you're mad about the Game Awards nominees, remember that those represent just a (very small) fraction of the whole industry. There were over 17K games landing on Steam so far in 2025 - 10K using the "indie" tag. Get out there, try something weird, I'm sure you'll find something you'll love!

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🍄 What? Another mushrooms farm update nobody's asked for? We started a new batch a few days ago and they are already growing so much! 🍄 No worries, we'll go back to our regular indie games content soon!

And after over three years of this shit, I'm finally FREE! Oh, almost forgot: FUCK ADOBE!

🆕 Participa en el Playtest de Unshine Arcade en Steam 📰 Primer proyecto independiente del desarrollador neerlandés Mardt ➡️ Combina sigilo, disparos y misterio en un salón recreativo abandonado con progresión roguelite 👉 puntoderespawn.com/noticias/uns... #videojuegos | @acossidente.bsky.social

Hey - this is one of mine! :D CONTENT CREATORS! If you're looking for: 👾 A cool mix of roguelite and retro 3D Arcade; 👻 A spooky psychological horror plot; 🕹️ Gatcha and ticket-based upgrades; We have a limited access demo you can play! Don't be shy, ping me for a code! #indiegames #twitch

Something a bit different: while I'm still working in games, I recently acquired a small farm in the Italian mountains and started experimenting with different crops. Today, my first flush of button mushrooms was ready to harvest! 🍄

I’ve been working for 15 years as an animator and I can tell you without a doubt, the best fix I ever found for imposter syndrome is living a full life where your days and worth don’t hinge on whether or not you were a good animator today.

Spent a day putting together pitch lists, which means it's once again a good time for a reminder: CONTENT CREATORS - ADD YOUR EMAILS TO YOUR PROFILES! I know it's a pain, but it's the only way we have to send games your way! 😭 Also keep an eye on this space! There's something coming soon!

I don't normally talk about my life online but I recently received my ADHD diagnosis and, while I'm still coming to terms with it, it explains so many of the struggles I've always considered normal for most of my adult life. Really wish I did this a few years ago 😅

Spotlighting this because, let's be real, it's extremely cool!

There's a repurposed steel mill near my office that's a favourite among street artists, meaning there are often new murals popping up on the walls. Today I took a detour and spotted this one. I feel it needs to be shared so as many people as possible can see how amazing it is.

To be fair I tried to be active on both platforms and while Twitter might be a bit better in terms of visibility for #indiedevs (that's not even always the case), the kind of interactions you get here on Bluesky are better by several orders of magnitude.

It's #wishlistwednesday again and here are some of the coolest games I spotted this week! (clockwise, @mooncat.games, @doinkstudios.com, @ratpackdigital.com, @lunabeat.bsky.social) Are you working on an interesting #indiegame? Drop a link below, I'm curious to see what you're up to!

I've been helping a friend look for new roles and I'm noticing more and more companies within #gamedev are back to on-site/hybrid roles. As someone who's been working remotely for most of their career, I genuinely wonder: why insist on this? If anything, it sounds counterproductive.

Just witnessed the most random exchange: some guy on a balcony yelling at a random passerby to leave because guy's dog was barking at them - all of this on a public road. People need to chill

Not quite. But the last time I was given anesthetic for a medical procedure, I tried to ask the staff how I could leave a positive review on my way out 😅

Working on the new basement area for Alchemy experiments🔮 #indiegame #gamedev

Okay, can this just STOP? We never asked for AI, we never said yes to AI, we never needed AI. Please, please, PLEASE, get this bullshit out of here.

I won't be at #Gamescom2025 myself, but the team at Untold Games will - with the newest demo for City 20! If you're at the event, go say hi!

Look, I'm not saying I'm getting worse with age but how exactly did I beat this whole game when I was 6? I'm getting my ass repeatedly handed to me 😅

PSA for #indiedevs: I know zipping your #indiegame's whole press-kit and uploading it to Google Drive is easier, but please also consider making assets available separately. Especially if someone has limited internet access, it makes downloading things a lot easier! ☺️

Got my hands on the latest build of City 20 and damn the team's been cooking with this one! SPOILER ALERT FOR CREATORS: if this feels like it's right up your alley, keep an eye on it! We might have something happening soon :D #indiegame #twitchstreamers

Choose what cards from the deck packed the most damage against the enemy to make the most 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧! Operatives: Revolve is part of the SEAsian Games Showcase! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3004810?... #indiegamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #roguelike #DeckBuilder #indiegames

Side effects of playing UMAMI may include: ✅ Sharing it with your favorite human ✅ Wishlist impulse ✅ Making a tiny dev team SUPER HAPPY Apply directly to your serotonin receptors. 💕 #indiegame #indiedev #cozygame

Decided to step away from the office for the weekend and touch the proverbial grass (and some snow - I found snow in June)! Enjoy some pictures!

i quit polygon; today's my last day. back to being an intergalactic bounty hunter (full-time freelance writer)! you'll soon see my bylines elsewhere & ofc you can still hear my video game opinions on Triple Click weekly. if you've got room in your budget for me: maddymyerswrites at gmail dot com <3

Steam Next Fest, Knowledge Share, the Italian Video Game Awards.... what a week! Now excuse me while I hibernate throughout the weekend and try to survive the heatwave!