I hate the online reaction cycle that praises a piece of art a lot and uses it as an example of what’s good about the medium but then the moment it gets awards or enough acclaim or fandom, suddenly we have to talk about how it’s actually not really that good and it’s overrated and always sucked

WORLD PREMIERE 🤭😏 #TheGameAwards Here is the first teaser trailer for Encryptid - An FMV horror game about using real-world footage recorded with the Gameboy Camera to identify, locate and battle iconic cryptids Releasing in 2026 and available to wishlist on Steam very soon!

Control is one of my favorite games, and this article does a fantastic job explaining why. Belief in the seemingly impossible is at the core of it. The way Jesse accepts her new role and chooses faith and hope is one of my favorite things about it.

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" is overplayed, yes. But is it overrated? No, and that's what really matters.

We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over

A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage. Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word. A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).

Gonna be spending some time participating in the public playtest for this game today. It looks amazing!

Penguin Spinning 'Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back' PlayStation

Four very good reviews here that all have totally different reads, but all feel like they’re in conversation with one another. Extremely healthy and GOOD. www.wired.com/story/horses... www.eurogamer.net/horses-review aftermath.site/horses-indie... www.theverge.com/games/839464...

If the writer’s eyes light up when asked, “why did the character do that?” then it’s real.

Reading and reposting this to support independent journalism and also shaking in my chair from sheer disagreement. But I can see the points.

Bought a few albums for Bandcamp Friday and I'm excited to listen through them. There's still 7 hours left today and more upcoming Fridays to support artists! daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...

I spoke to @fortune.com about my upcoming book Super Nintendo and the secret(s) to Nintendo's enduring success - a large part of which is cultivating and caring for developers instead of hiring and firing everyone in yearly cycles. (Book deets: linktr.ee/super_nintendo) fortune.com/2025/11/28/s...

If you read my newsletter "News from the Grid" you know I've been working on a zine collecting reviews of films I watched in October to celebrate Halloween. Well here it is! "Halloween Horror Marathon" is free to download, so go check it out! fantasticjean.itch.io/halloween-ho...

I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social! “Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God. Learn more (and wishlist!) over here: store.steampowered.com/app/3979770

Our debut title, sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, is out now! Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this challenging, story-driven arcade shooter!🕊️🥚 store.steampowered.com/app/2158550/...

It’s the final day to get the itchio bundle for the Palestinian Children’s Relief fund! For $10 you can get Questlandia and Noirlandia + over 240 other games. It’s a great way to round out your weird indie library while supporting the fight for Palestinian liberation.🇵🇸 itch.io/b/3299/pales...

LUCASARTS PRESENTS Columbo in: SCUMM of the Earth #pixelart

A 'Blair Witch Project' inspired commercial for 'Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!' on the PlayStation.

I regret to announce I am starting a blog www.imightaswellexplainthejoke.com/welcome-to-i...

4 screenshots from the cozy, story-driven, puzzle adventure game we’re working on 👀💙🕯❄

🍂STEAM AUTUMN SALE!🍂 The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a whopping 50% off on Steam! Tis the perfect time to nab a folk horror bargain as we approach the spooky season! ⛏️💀🪱 store.steampowered.com/app/1182310/...

I've been offline for a bit due to a broken wrist. I'm set to have surgery on Monday. I'll be back to writing and blogging as soon as I can!

@srtrzinski.bsky.social on horror sensation My Friendly Neighborhood and the actual horror of defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting: www.gamerswithglasses.com/features/my-...

It's a CD party kind of night.

cancel disney+ and throw bucks at small press. buy an indie game. save your cash to help people in need. i am not asking you, i am telling you to start pirating shit again

"I’m not afraid of the fallout of last week’s news because everything bad that might come out of it was already being planned." open.substack.com/pub/margaret...

Fuck it, how about a little self-promo tonight on the last night of the first amendment. I'm No Escape. I'm writing a book rn and when I'm not doing that I publish pretty good games criticism and commentary. I've been doing this shit since 2019. #supportindiemedia patreon.com/noescapevg

I am terrified for the future of this country, but glad that at least we started building @aftermath.site a couple years ago — before shit really hit the fan. we’re beholden to nobody but ourselves. no execs can sacrifice us at the altar of a merger, and no bad faith mobs can get us fired

Please, support @popheist.com — we are so small and are trying to give writers a place to write about pop culture that isn’t dictated by SEO or dragged through AI slop. Please, check us out. Please share. RT.

Went kayaking yesterday for the first time ever and fell in love! I can't wait to go again!

You should take a minute (or 7) and watch this absolutely beautiful animated adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart from 1953. Unbelievable. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezuu...

Another great piece from one of my favorite writers. Hoping to pick up Cronos soon or at least watch a playthrough of it. I don't always agree with Bloober's choices, but I'm willing to give them a chance, and I did enjoy the SH2 remake.

ICYMI: "[T]his preoccupation with individual agency over interdependent, communal agency is pervasive in a popular genre of games that often claims to center the latter: Wholesome or Cozy games." @phoenixsimms.bsky.social muses on communal care in videogames:

My top 5 albums of the year so far: 1. Hayley Williams - "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" 2. Cammie Beverly - "House of Grief" 3. Ho99o9 - "Tomorrow We Escape" 4. Heather Maloney - "Exploding Star" 5. Spiritbox - "Tsunami Sea"

You'll want sound on this one...🔊👈 Just remember, you don't hate cities, you hate the danger and chaos of cars in cities. Design for people and you'll restore life.

really funny to see posts like "dont read old scifi/fantasy its all gross dudes" which not only erases marginalized authors of that period but then theyre like "read these nonproblematic friends of mine instead like tj klune"

After a year of work I've finally released my adventure game. It's called Maura and Ash, and it's designed for MS-DOS. You can download it or play it in the browser right now! moralrecordings.itch.io/mauraash #msdos #pointandclick #adventuregame

a good video essay is its own cool thing and not a replacement for a well-written piece of criticism. lemme see the words dammit.

Silent Hill 3

Dive again into the world of indie games with Indiepocalypse #68! -10 curated games for $15! -Zine! -Newly commissioned game by olszoj​​ (olszoj.mmm.page) -Cover by CharleyJadeIllustrations (charleyjadeartistry.com) pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-68

Happy birthday to Lauren, Joey, and the gem that is Blackwell Unbound! While I love the entire series, Unbound is my favorite installment. Lauren is a tragic and beautifully written character, and I love the inclusion of Joseph Mitchell as an important part of the story.

It's this girl's one-year birthday today! She enjoyed some dog-friendly cake and lots of cuddles. I'm so glad she's in my life. 🤎

A recent Guardian article points out that people benefit from reviews because critics usually have long-term relationships with the medium and are well-equipped to spark discussion about it. It's more about the art than the product, but the problem is that most people see it the other way around.

Hey everyone! Exciting to be finally releasing Silksong with @teamcherry.bsky.social on the 4th! The soundtrack album will be available on Steam, GOG and Bandcamp on day one, with other music platforms to follow soon after! Album price: USD 11.99 | EUR €11.79 | YEN ¥1200 Cheers :)

Oh goodie, my bank account is looking grim, I don't get paid until Friday, husband still looking for a job and some big bills are hitting next paycheck. Can I interest you in some stickers or charms to help get us through? ❤️ #artShop #artistSupport

I released my psychological visual horror novel around three months ago. If you're not feeling depressed enough with the world events, this oughta help! 😂 store.steampowered.com/app/3145620/... Jokes aside, Without a Dawn could use more eyes! 💚 #visualnovel #horrorgame #gamedev #indiegame

happy birthday win 95 🎂 #lowpoly