Primordia is one of, if not, my favorite point and click adventure game with a great world, characters, story and a smart hint system if you get stuck on puzzles that are generally well designed.

I got to write about the new TMNT Magic: The Gathering Commander deck Turtle Power! and give some recommendations if you are looking to spruce it up. The deck also has about 10 different video game related cards, and it would do great with a lot of the Fallout cards techraptor.net/tabletop/fea...

I wrote some more about Steam Next Fest demos I tried because while only 10 made the list on TechRaptor I played a lot of them and others deserve some moments to shine too. iamcoboney.medium.com/steam-next-f...

I wrote about 10 of my favorite Steam Next Fest demos that I got to try for TechRaptor here: techraptor.net/gaming/featu... Any Next Fest demos you'd like to recommend?

ADOM (Ancient Domains of Mystery) a classicish roguelite that I've poured time into at times over decades. Steam has it over 500 hours... and I had put much longer long before it was on Steam.

"You're gonna turn people away from you if you make such a big deal about being against GenAI all the time." I guarantee you that the most powerful microscope in existence could not fathom a small enough fuck that I could give. Fuck Generative AI. 💖

A conclusion to the Void War saga, as the game has returned to Steam today following Games Workshop's DMCA on it.

Wrote about how indiegame Void War was DMCA'd allegedly by Games Workshop.

Reposting this as we're now just over a month out and I am looking for demos to try ahead of Next Fest for consideration

Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers.

GenAI companies keep claiming the books and copyrighted works their programed were "trained" on without permission didn't retain complete copies in their systems. This was a lie. These companies may now face for even more liability for violating copyrights. 1/ www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

Hey folks we're coming up on the next Steam Next Fest for February.. So I'm asking you if you have any demos that are part of Steam Next Fest let me know here or email me at [email protected]. I do a list for each rounding up 10 games from each Fest featuring games of all sizes.

I wrote about how almost 1 in 5 of last year's best selling games I was able to identify as having used Generative AI - either from disclosure or from interviews or other comments made including from Companies not associated with the technology: techraptor.net/gaming/featu...

This has happened multiple times that have been publicly spotted like Expedition 33, and The Alters. The studios also seem to feel no need to put an AI disclosure on Steam despite it being part of their pipeline.

Yesterday, the Epic Games Store decided at the last minute not to distribute the game, after having previously approved a release build. HORSES is otherwise now available on GOG, Itch, and Humble for $4.99. www.horses.wtf

"Doherty’s story began when he noticed a rise in bizarre medical conditions among the county’s 45,000 residents, linked to toxins in the local water."

Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all. www.ign.com/articles/uns...

I took an indepth look at Generative AI use at the last Steam Next Fest and share various numbers and insights based on that! techraptor.net/gaming/featu...

I did some digging and I've written a report about the number of games in Steam Next Fest that made use of Generative AI - more than 500 or over 17%. techraptor.net/gaming/news/...

Due to personal stuff, my Steam Next Fest article is on my own blog this month rather than on TechRaptor - so here's a look at some of the best games I got to try out. iamcoboney.medium.com/best-of-stea...

If you have a demo for Steam Next Fest in October - and especially if its up early or available early - reach out and let me know! I do a list for each rounding up 10 games from each Fest showing people some of the best and most interesting games from ones that top the charts to obscurities.

It was really interesting to talk with the creators of AAA Simulator and their view of the industry - and how it's all on fire.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a triumphant return for this classic franchise. @lizardcube.bsky.social and @sega-west.bsky.social nail it. Please check out my review on @techraptor.net! techraptor.net/gaming/revie...

I'll probably start talking games on here more again... but in the meantime this is your reminder about the genocide taking place in Gaza and how Israel is still denying that there is famine in Gaza, caused entirely by their actions. apnews.com/article/gaza...

The Video Game History Foundation has purchased the rights to an influential and historic video game magazine, and it's making said magazine free for everyone to access and use.

The fact that ai art and writing programs are built on stolen work really seems to be fading from the discussion even amongst artists and writers, which is a bit shit.

Was truly wild to see this #CriticalRole news come across my desk - October 2nd release date - @matthewmercer.bsky.social as a player with returning... and new faces - @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social as the DM for the WHOLE CAMPAIGN No confirmed system yet.. #Critters techraptor.net/tabletop/new...

It's just about to be the Standard Regional Qualifier season, so if you want to see how some of the top decks are adapting with rotation, and bans from last month I covered it here. If you have other questions on Standard or Magic: The Gathering hit me up here as well!

I shared my thoughts on Edge of Eternities limited through the prism of 10 cards.

I wrote about all the commander options in Edge of Eternities from limited designed uncommons, to mythic rares, and even some Spacecrafts!

The Lego Movie is far better than it really had any right to be.

Israel is continuing its genocide in Palestine, as today saw almost 100 people killed in Gaza. www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo... Meanwhile, Israel is discussing sending all Palestinians to Rafah, an area they've razed and allowing no movement www.cbc.ca/news/world/g...

Technobabylon is a really good adventure and getting it at this low a price should probably count as theft.

Well only 13 for me - but I am in fact Canadian. Just not done all the things and a lot of Canadians won't be higher or the like there!

Hey I know the world is terrible right now - but I wrote a thing! I talked about some cards that go with the new Sonic the Hedgehog secret lair if you're thinking about building it or just want to think about Dr Eggman working with The Valeyard and Y’shtola Rhul as a weird and funny combination.

To everyone impacted by the Microsoft layoffs (or any others!) you have my condolences and best wishes. I am sorry this industry, and world has failed you as it values shareholder value and AI investment over people, creation, and basically everything of any use.

I'll do a longer write up at my blog at some point with citations and everything, but here's a bit on why I think Generative AI is an existential threat and a hard no line for me in anything

Don't let Israel playing fire with World War 3 with Iran let you forget that they are daily executing people who go to get food in Gaza, forcing Palestinians to choose between starving or playing Russian Roulette to get some food. apnews.com/article/isra...

ADOM (Ancient Domains of Mystery) Renowned Explorers: International Society Mount and Blade: Warband (with mods)

Israel is continuing its genocidal attack on the Palestinian people. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...

Israel is attempting to commit genocide of the Palestinian people and it doesn't care if they are citizens of Israel or not.

My final #SummerGameFest preview! I played Marvel Cosmic Invasion from @tributegames.com and @dotemu.bsky.social. It’s safe to say we’re in for another absolutely fantastic time — be sure to bring friends for this beat ‘em up :)

I'll go with 75 since they seem to be stepping up things feeling people aren't watching as close. It is crazy that this is going on, and crazy how little is being done about it.

Well Bungie, with a few more months and everything, maybe you can take the time to make sure there's no plagiarized or stolen art this time?

What the hell israel? Decided to host your own Tiananmen Square in Gaza? I don't speak on this often but the attacks in Gaza have been beyond the pale for a good long while, and maybe the fact that they used Tanks on people seeking food will get folks to listen www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...

Today in What the Friggen Hell AI, I present to you an article about AI actively seeking to encourage plagiarism www.timeextension.com/features/cha...

I'm trying not to be "the guy who purposefully reviews bad games" anymore, but I had to step back into the role just for one minute for MindsEye. Loved it deeply.

I wrote up some of the best demos that I got to try in Steam Next Fest, and you can try them all right now on PC

When I say Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the most important games ever made, this is why. I'm beyond excited Yasumi Matsuno is returning to this game, and a new generation gets a chance to experience it.