'The Drifter' is coming to Nintendo Switch 1&2 on June 22nd. Already on PC. youtu.be/bckdTMvHQYk

Our SGF podcast is here!! I hope you enjoy all of the little interludes that we recorded on site 🥹 This was an experience I won’t forget, and I’m so lucky and honored to be doing this work with Emily!! Hopefully we’ll put some new indies on your radar 💜

Another tentpole summer event has arrived: Steam Next Fest. And with thousands for demos to choose from, make sure you don't miss out on these indies.

South of Midnight was the first time I saw my peers talk about the South as something beautiful and worth seeing. That game did something I didn't think was possible; it was a love letter to a region I believe we should fight for, and for once, my peers got to see the beauty and magic that I see.

Steam Next Fest is once again upon us. And it features one of the craziest frog-type games yet. youtu.be/raY_EDMfVqg?...

If you don't have time to watch 15 minutes of awesome games, this link will take you to a page with all the games featured and their steam links - bit.ly/3QBdRQD

Spliced together a compilation of over 70 indie games that stood out to me during SGF, check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgbo...

Now that all the video game news is bad again I remembered a big reason why I deleted your blue sky app in the first place

I watched a ton of showcases this weekend and @mrrecords.bsky.social was my favorite announcement by far! Tune into this week’s episode to hear why I think this psychedelic rhythmic platformer meets record shop sim is hitting all the right notes. 😎🎉

My nostalgia fusing with my love of fantasy is sending me to moon youtu.be/doV0yq4kAP0?...

PlayStation went from complete jrpg exclusivity during the PS4, to having the Persona announcements, the Final Fantasy announcement, and the Kingdom Hearts announcement still show up at different showcases in the same year

Well that was certainly a Nintendo Direct

Inkblood, Goldman, and At Fate's End I need you all to drop those release dates for me

If anyone wants to send me your summer showcases early so I don't have to scramble to put together coverage this weekend that'd would be great ❤️

I'm a God of War simp

Mina has this really realistic feature where you start off poor and the game feels like even a Victorian child will knock your skull in, but after the first dungeon when you accumulate a little wealth and can buy upgrades, your life becomes significantly easier for the duration of the game.

Great video. Would love to learn more about is the cost of live service games. Concord/Highguard as extremes where it costs millions to make, you are constantly burning money on servers and maintenance post launch, only to end up deleting the game from existence within a year with nothing to show.

Ngl I'll admit I came in with lowkey hater energy, but we're at the point where even after playing the (incredible) intro to 007 last night, I still had to find a way to squeeze 30 more minutes in with Mina before bed. This game has a chokehold on me.

When I'm not writing for @theindieinformer.bsky.social, I try to find the time to write for my own site. I wrote about Replaced which had some of the best story and world building moments while also having the most slow/middling gameplay I've played in a long time. open.substack.com/pub/cantpaus...

I just listened to the latest episode of @crossplayconvos.bsky.social, it's really good! I love the topic and I love how @th3hoopman.bsky.social and @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social make you feel like you're part of the conversation. Give it a listen!! And subscribe to their podcast!

Thank you all for tuning into the Six One Indie Showcase 2026 🎉 🔸 Wishlist, play demos, and add brand new indies to your libraries: store.steampowered.com/curator/4511... 🔸 Read hands-on previews from our talented friends: www.sixoneindie.com/showcase 🔹 Six One Demo Days debuts on July 31st!

This week, Joseph and Luke sit down for a fireside chat to breakdown their thoughts on the state of the games industry in 2026. Watch or listen today! Video: youtu.be/gmYWV1553YM Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos

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Follow us to stay up to date on our upcoming epsiodes! First! Join Travis and Katie on May 20th for Phoenix Springs! Followed by! Jacob and special guest @storyeverpod.bsky.social chat about Imposter Factory! Finally! Catch Jacob and special guest @th3hoopman.bsky.social on Hermit and Pig!

I'm sorry...next week?

This is not my review of Mixtape, but I did want to have a conversation about the conversation open.substack.com/pub/cantpaus...

Call of the Elder Gods is a classic take on the puzzle genre at it's best. Puzzle sickos like me will love it. Read my words if you want to know why 👀

If you listened to the most recent episode of @crossplayconvos.bsky.social you'll already know - episode 210 of The Left Behind Game Club will on this year's Hermit and Pig with @jacob.bsky.social and @th3hoopman.bsky.social!

This thought has been in my head since I saw the first trailer but I could never articulate it better than this 😂

Words (April Edition)

There have never been more immaculate vibes radiating from a sprawling land of ancient lizard ruins.

Minos brings an esoteric, strategic, and surprisingly fun take on the Hades-style roguelike.

I will not be at Summer Game Fest. It’s my big goal for 2027 to cover the event with @crossplayconvos.bsky.social & my own channels. More work to do before then! ✏️ 🎥

We played many cool video games at PAX East 2026! Some of my faves included: 🛼 Canvas City 🧑‍🌾 Grave Seasons 💠 Crystalmancers 🍣 Moldwasher 🗡️ Curse Chapter: Dawnthief 🦝 Do A Crime Listen to the full recap below!

I’m beyond thrilled to share that I’m joining Games Done Quick as their new Creative Director. I’ve been such a fan and admirer of GDQ for what feels like a lifetime. It’s a sincere dream to take what I’ve learned from building Six One and bring it to these *unbelievable* events and daily streams.

I spoke about some of my favorite games from Pax East. I'm going to need games like Well Dweller and Inkblood ASAP. youtu.be/xMIt7GprVGQ

I would love if people that immediately clog the aisle even when the flight attendant says "please stay seated so people can make they're connecting flight" were cursed to miss their next flight.

I want to emphasize that there was not this much light in that room I don't know how this photo turned out so well

I regret nothing I did when this picture was taken

I wrote this

Mike begins his bittersweet farewell tour, as he prepares to officially step away from Six One Indie 💙

(pardon my French)

New today, @th3hoopman.bsky.social and I take the bathysphere down into Rapture for a deep dive into Bioshock, a game that feels as fresh as ever. As always no spoilers for a while, so would you kindly enjoy the show? LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/206 WATCH: youtu.be/i4avhdtg8Lo

Already one of my favorite games of the year. Fun dialogue, active gameplay, and a reasonable time to beat.

One more video and one more thread of demos before Next Fest Wraps this weekend. youtu.be/brVBrH_TO1A P.S. I'm giving you all the answers to the test below in the hopes that you'll at least like the video and watch it for a minute (need those stats baby).

Even the The Eternal Life of Goldman main menu music goes hard. My goodness.

A lot of demos to play this week! I captured 10 of my favorites so far! (Hopefully) More coming soon! youtu.be/OdyDDmoDUrs?...

Jill is too kind to me 😢