Just checking… We all know what this button is, right?

In the latest hot-off-the-press edition of @debugmag.com I'm talking about gameplay cinematography.

Don’t be shy. Share your achievements

Massive thanks to everyone who submitted their game to our Indie Game Awards this year! We’re now going to spend the next month going through the lengthy judging process In the meantime, be sure to grab your tickets to the IRL ceremony (sponsored by @gamemaker.io) directly from gamesfestival.co.uk

Developers! Drop your Instagram below. We will come and visit.

We really like this game!

Everyone’s email inbox in 2026: “Tell us how we did.” “We miss you!” “Your feedback matters.” “Verify your age to continue using Xbox Live.”

When you buy pizza for all the indie devs showcasing at your event… And we’ll be doing it again in April #DGF26

This means you'll be able to pick up a copy of my book on 50 years of home gaming history, The Console, at Debug Games Festival. Or pick it up and have a leaf through the pages, at least. Every little helps.

The Gaming Newsagent will be at Debug Games Festival! With books from White Owl Books, Pen and Sword, @bitmapbooks.com, Daryl Baxter, @scully1888.bsky.social and many more Join us in welcoming them to #DGF26 25 April 2026 // Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk

Developer friends, it is #screenshotsaturday once again Send us your screenshots, and we’ll do our absolute best to include every single one in our physical magazine! Which, by the way, is out on March 1st 😎 Can we beat the 350+ we included in our October issue?

the Cave Story mockup that almost came out officially. I worked with the Cave Story publisher Nicalis for a few months developing a pixel art but higher resolution version of the game. Pixel approved! Here's also some upscaled sprites, showing options #pixelart

📬 Got my bundle of the first ten issues of @debugmag.com in today 🤗 I’d previously sampled the first two issues and was utterly delighted with the ‘in my hands’ experience of a high quality magazine. So I swooped on a bundle to fill out my collection. Will give dupes away 📮 🎮 #VideoGames 🕹️

We visited The Cave! Massive thanks to @visitthecave.bsky.social for the hospitality, and for putting up with us taking photos all day We’ll be including a piece on @retrocollective.co.uk in Debug #14 - with particular focus on the awesome DevDen, for our developer friends to get excited about!

Did you know that you can get Debug #1 through to #10 in a discounted bundle? Here it is: www.teamdebug.com/issue/1-10

This month in my column The Anthropocene Medium for @debugmag.com I talked to the talented @remysiu.com . We discuss the making of 1000xResist and how "game developers are uniquely equipped to provide players with different perspectives." www.teamdebug.com/magazine

Infinity Sweeper by Yogscast Games will be joining the @debugmag.com #indiegames exhibition as part of Bristol Video Games Expo, 28th February 2026 You'll be able to get to grips with 30 plus titles, as well as chat to the teams who made them!

Reminder: Pin the trailer for your game (plus a link) to your profile

Chris’ insights into the UK video games sector are always well worth your time

Can you help us with an IRL art project? Show us your idea of what a living room / lounge looks like in 2002

May the Dreamcast live forever 🌀

This looks very useful for our developer friends!

This month in my column The Anthropocene Medium for @debugmag.com I talked to the talented @remysiu.com. We discuss the making of 1000xResist and how "game developers are uniquely equipped to provide players with different perspectives." www.teamdebug.com/magazine

We are beyond proud to share this - BARKOUR got featured in DEBUG magazine!!! 🧡 In a time when physical gaming media is rarer than ever, seeing our dog special Agent THUNDER mentioned in print feels really special! 😊 Big THANK YOU to the @debugmag.com team and @piratepr.com for the support! 🙂🙃

If you’re in or near Bristol next month, please come and see us 😊

Technically, there’s nothing stopping us from accepting snail mail letters and postcards The purest form of magazine <> reader communication. Let’s make it happen ❤️

Attention Bristol 📢 We are bringing our Indie Showcase to the Bristol Video Games Expo on 28 Feb. And as always, we come bearing discounts… A whopping 20% in fact! More info: @bristolvge.bsky.social Tickets: bristolvge26.eventbrite.com Use code: DEBUG

This is awesome and you deserve to experience it. Have fun! 🤩

Digg’s new logo is kinda… familiar

Debug #13 dives into I Hate This Place, the uncompromising horror making the jump from comic to game @limeyotoko.bsky.social checks in with Rock Square Thunder CEO Janusz Tarczykowski to discuss its brutal tone and striking visual identity Available in Print and Digital, January 7th : debu.gg/13

@hytale.bsky.social Hey folks, any chance of a DM so we can chat? We met at Develop:Brighton a while back

This won’t be quite like any expo you’ve attended before. We’re tripling-down on being THE indie friendly event. Here’s how…

We’re going to fill this room with chairs and host intimate gamedev talks at #DGF26 in April Let me know if you want to do one!

These could be a game changer for showcasing at expos

What is missing from video games journalism in 2026?

We are absolutely delighted to share the news that Vince Pavey has joined Debug as our Features Editor! Vince is a brilliant storyteller and one of the brightest voices in games journalism, best known for his work as Editor at MCV/DEVELOP where he’s championed the stories that matter in gaming.

Caption this: Games Editor Nick relaxing after a hard day working on the magazine

How insightful... We're gonna pass on this opportunity though, thanks

An important first step to our print magazine existing independently from "the internet" Thank you, The Gaming Newsagents!

Here's the latest Debug magazine with my two-page review of @laststarfarer.bsky.social's SIGNALIS! Hire me for more such in-depth articles! 😅👍 Thanks for the opportunity, @debugmag.com ! 😊

Debug #13 dives into I Hate This Place, the uncompromising horror making the jump from comic to game @limeyotoko.bsky.social checks in with Rock Square Thunder CEO Janusz Tarczykowski to discuss its brutal tone and striking visual identity Available in Print and Digital, January 7th : debu.gg/13

Join us for a relaxed end of year livestream as we look back at everything 2025 threw at Debug. From new magazine issues hitting shelves, to the growing Debug Games Festival, to unexpected adventures and community moments we’ll never forget! 🔴 twitch.tv/DebugMagazine

D*Fuzed out now for Game Boy & Game Boy Color compatible devices 87% @retrogamermag.bsky.social #277 4.5/5 @debugmag.com #11 92% @pixeladdict.bsky.social #31 9/10 @retro-fusion.bsky.social #72 3 page feature @gbstudiocentral.com #8 Physical & Digital ROM from @incube8games.bsky.social or Play-Asia

We’re adding a category to our IRL awards ceremony… The Bluesky’s Choice Award! And all you have to do is reply here with the game you believe deserves to win. You don’t even have to follow us 😉 *one nomination per account* *game must have released in 2025* *nominations close 31 Jan 2026*

Let’s take back control from the almighty algorithm… We choose every game by hand, playing them first and backing what deserves attention Sometimes that means big names. More often it means the smallest, strangest, most niche projects you’ve never heard of All chosen by real humans who care!

Please share if you can. Nick was such a huge part of the mag.

Let’s take back control from the almighty algorithm… We choose every game by hand, playing them first and backing what deserves attention Sometimes that means big names. More often it means the smallest, strangest, most niche projects you’ve never heard of All chosen by real humans who care!

Follow everyone on this list and make 2026 the year human voices - not algorithms - speak for our beautiful medium again.

To the several hundred of you who discovered us in the last 24 hours… How? We can’t work it out, though of course very thankful 😊 Welcome to our little corner of the gaming focused print media world!

I’m far more excited than I should be that I can fit 33 monitors on each of these new shelving units at Debug HQ