If I were in charge of Xbox, I’d have just made Viva Piñata 3. Problems solved, tbh

I got a hate comment on my post from yesterday and the person subscribed after that. Why? Esteban, your mom wouldn't want to hear you talking like this. Now get off the internet and go touch some grass. (I am not posting the comment here because it's honestly depressing)

"I am bad at 3D platformers. I wish I could play games like Big Hops or Demon Tides, but I am aware that they are not for me, at least for now. Maybe this will change in a couple of years." (...)

almost at 50 reviews and every single one of them being positive makes me wanna cry wow :') store.steampowered.com/app/3172760/...

I should be paid for this 🤣 1/4

Giving this post a booooost 🚀 Support the show for $2 or $4/month for cool shit like: • New Episodes 1 one week early • Monthly bonus series • Your name shouted-out during episodes AND MORE, DUDE

Evan threw it out of the park with this one.

Honestly, I'm even surprised that I have once again posted a post. Is the habit finally forming? Is it sticking? thelongplay.bearblog.dev/why-even-hav...

Support my blog with any small amount - proceeds will be used to help me pay for my hosting renovation ❤️‍🔥

My June log is out! This month I included my favorite demos from Next Fest.

Games I bought this Steam summer sale: 1- Nurikabe World Started playing it right away; this puzzle game is so underrated! I can’t believe it has less than 200 reviews. store.steampowered.com/app/2964540/...

I shared some thoughts on four indie games I really enjoyed from Steam's recent Next Fest: ⭐️ Charming Hill ⭐️ Trees Hate You ⭐️ Antarctic Grave ⭐️ Nimbit Frontier Nimbit Frontier was my favorite! Highly recommend checking that one out! Find the article from Dusty Gamer I contributed to down below 👇

Here's the Chillscape episode schedule for July & August 2026 🤙 Featured guests: @djstormageddon.com @shujinacademy.bsky.social @lunasgaminglog.com Podcatcher links here ⤵️ chillscape.xyz

"I like to thrift in real life and for me part of the fun is imagining what life a certain item had before and who it belonged to. So in my opinion it was just brilliant that Spellgarden Games captured that feeling in the game (...)" Read my full review out on the blog now! @spellgardengames.com

Steam Machine launches today! https://steamcommunity.com/gid/[g:1:45479024]/announcements/detail/685257114654870246?utm_source=SteamDB

We're feeling the summer rays already, babes! 😎🌞 There's an awesome season of No Small Games coming at you starting next week! We're incredibly honored to welcome @bb.wavelengths.online @ajfillari.bsky.social and @roganplaysgames.bsky.social to the show!! Get ready for some fun in the sun!

My article on Indiecator is in the works still! Since a lot of them might vanish soon, though, I wanted to showcase a bunch of cool (& AI-free) #indiegame demos I found during #SteamNextFest here so that y'all get to play them.

My latest article was just published this morning 🔥 Read it now in the post below ⬇️ For today, I wrote about Dante’s Inferno — a 2010 hack-and-slash horror game that fell into the shadows. I make the point that the immersiveness and hellish creativity make it a game worth playing! Hope you enjoy!

Steam Next Fest Demos - June 2026. Featuring @deerandboy.com and many more. 🦌 margotplays.com/lists/steam-...

#SteamNextFest is here and 20% percent of the games there are made using #generativeAI, and yet, there's still no clearly visible disclosure nor a filter option to remove those from your recommendations, search results and event pages. Some thoughts.

New post Tuesdays ❤️

Dressmaker looks amazing, and I want to be able to shout it out in a space that feels like it's growing smaller.

Happy Monday. Steam Next Fest starts later today. Can't wait to add more games to my backlog and wishlist!

I review @sleddinggame.com on the blog today - a fun and goofy hangout game with a banger soundtrack that was one of my highlights from the last Steam Next Fest. 🐸 🍑 🛷

Love to start my Fridays reading the Friday Follow-UP newsletter by @goodgamelobby.com ☕️

Beastro is OUT NOW! 😋🍽️ Don your aprons, grab your forks, and stoke the fire because Beastro is officially open for business on PlayStation 5, PC via Steam and Epic, and Xbox Series X|S! You can't save the world on an empty stomach!

Watching reactions to our new trailer at #ThinkyDirect has been fun. Looking forward to that Gary Pretzelneck tattoo, @goodgamelobby.com

Great Direct but I was clowning for some Rune Factory 6 news. Maybe still too early?

I review @sleddinggame.com on the blog today - a fun and goofy hangout game with a banger soundtrack that was one of my highlights from the last Steam Next Fest. 🐸 🍑 🛷

Please please please have a jack russell terrier

June might be a slightly quieter month for releases, but John from @gaminginthewild.com has still managed to dig up some interesting games that are scheduled to drop during the month in his latest Indie Game Guide. somanygames.co.uk/articles/ind...

🏳️‍🌈 turnip boy is GAY NOW?! 🌱 actually he always has been and he can be in your home as a plushie and a criminal! he's very skilled like that. if you want. i guess. scuffs my toe into the ground and looks at you with my big cute eyes. 🌈: www.makeship.com/products/pri...

My monthly log is out now!

If you love chill Sega jams from: 🌀 Chu Chu Rocket 🐬 Ecco the Dolphin 🔥 Burning Rangers And just really fucking love Sega music, you need to check this out! chillscape.xyz

Making an island with your friends in Pokopia is so much fun!

The Indie Quest 2026 Steam event is live and the JRPG celebration continues! ⚔️ Missed the showcase? Now’s the perfect time to check the featured games, explore the pages and wishlist your favorites. store.steampowered.com/publisher/Retrovibe/sale/IndieQuest2026 #indiequest2026 #indiegames #jrpg

@thinkygames.com Thinky Direct 2026 was a hit! Many great games, and I honestly loved the show's flow. Thanks for co-hosting @lunasgaminglog.com Check out this week's newsletter, featuring 10 games from the show @sourencho.com Mimic Meadow was my fav! goodgamelobby.substack.com/p/friday-fol...

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❕New Blog Post❕ Deep Pixel Melancholy 🌨️ Expanding on my thoughts from my little summary, I wrote up my impressions on why the demo impressed me and made its way straight into my wishlist! Spoiler alert: It's stylish, relatable, unique and I need to play more. ctrlaltnoob.com/2026/05/24/d...

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Pieced Together is such a bittersweet experience. Learning about Connie and Beth's friendship through the years, knowing that in the present they haven't seen each other in a while. And reflecting on all the friendships that have come and gone in my own life. Plus it's so beautiful!

Thanks to all of you for checking out today's showcase! Check the links below for the Steam Event page and previews from our talented friends on some of the games shown today. Go wishlist, play some demos, and add new games to your libraries. Love you all. 💙

Im going to stream @sixoneindie.com indie showcase tomorrow! Come through!!!

6 showcases to check out! 🗓️ Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com, May 21 Thinky Direct @thinkygames.com, May 28 Indie Quest @retrovibegames.bsky.social, May 28 Summer Game Fest opening showcase, June 5 Wholesome Direct @wholesomegames.com, June 6 The Story-Rich Showcase @fellowtraveller.games, June 6

Taking a break from reviews this week with this opinion piece.

Thrifty Business is OUT NOW!! 🛍️⭐ Run your own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim: Sift through boxes, create enchanting displays, and grow your store into a hub for the whole community. Available on Steam, 10% launch discount! RTs greatly appreciated! 🧡

InKONBINI ultimately wasn’t a game for me. I go through what I think it did well and where it fell short in today’s post.

Does anyone know at what bookstores it is possible to find @gameinformer.com in the Netherlands?

Just rolled credits on Under the Island and I’m a bit sad it’s over! Expect me to not shut up about it for a while. @slimekinggames.bsky.social

My partner reviewed Titanium Court for the blog! Check it out.