I like free games. I think it's safe to assume that EVERYBODY likes free games. So why not join the @pixcelverse.com TWELVE DAYS OF PIXCELMAS givvy to get your hands on some free Steam games?!? Also, be sure to shoot him a follow because he's a great fellow: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Gamejournalistiek blijft in beweging. Nieuwe platforms en de balans tussen passie en professionaliteit maken het vak uitdagend. In dit interview deelt Shaun Cichacki (@shauncichacki.bsky.social) zijn reis, visie en tips voor beginnende schrijvers. pixelpactnetwerk.blogspot.com/2025/10/inte...

So, it's time to get vulnerable again. Some good news: Katie was able to go to work for the first time in almost two months this week. The bad news? She's back on the seizure train nearly every morning, because her neurologist is being stubborn about providing medication.

If you're looking for one hell of a writer, and even more of a hell of a guy, @peagle05.bsky.social should be on your radar. From Indies to AAA, he's the man. Plus, if you need sports for your site? I can't name anyone more suited to cover your Madden/CFB needs.

Good morning! First off, I want to say THANK YOU to everybody who has already donated and shared to help me out. For someone who is supposed to be a "writer", I don't have the words to properly express how grateful I am for every single one of you.

Sam is an absolutely beautiful, wonderful human being. With the state of the industry right now, all we can do is continue to support our friends during this difficult time. Even if you can't help with a donation right now, share, share, share to help spread the word.

Yesterday was an incredibly emotional day. The reception to my GoFundMe has completely and utterly shocked me beyond words, and I am incredibly thankful to every single person who has decided that I am worth their time, effort, and money.

The reception to this has had me in tears all day long. I finally feel like there's a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel, and I am so, so thankful for everyone who chipped in so far

That's why I had to make a GoFundMe. I'm still looking for work on a daily basis, and applying everywhere I can. I hate to ask for help, because I've always found a way to make things work. But right now? I feel helpless, lost, and scared. gofund.me/36d86e027

I need to be vulnerable for a moment: I need help. I've been out of work since July 2025, and I'm running low on funds. My wife has been out of work for the past 6 weeks due to daily seizures, and I'm struggling hard both financially and mentally.

I need to be vulnerable for a moment: I need help. I've been out of work since July 2025, and I'm running low on funds. My wife has been out of work for the past 6 weeks due to daily seizures, and I'm struggling hard both financially and mentally.

Thank you to @shauncichacki.bsky.social for featuring my game in his latest article about niche indie games! glizzy.au/passion-over... Operation Octo is getting ready to release tomorrow y'all! #indiegame #gamedev #IndieGameDev

It's time for another new episode of #IndieImpact, once again featuring games journo Shaun Cichacki! In this episode, Shaun examines a small (free) indie game by Scary Cube, The Building 71 Incident. youtu.be/sKmI690rTmw @shauncichacki.bsky.social @scarycube.bsky.social #promosky

Does anyone who follows me here suffer from epilepsy? My wife has been having more and more seizures as of late, and her GP has been... less than helpful, to say the least. I'm hoping that I may be able to get at least an idea of what I could do to try and help her out a bit.

Stars in the Trash by @valhallacats.bsky.social is one of my favorite platformers of all time, and as @pixcelverse.com said, it's one of those games that is deeply personal for me. It's a game that deserves your attention, especially if you're a feline fanatic like myself. Be sure to check it out!

ICYMI, new video starring @shauncichacki.bsky.social!

SURPRISE! It's a new episode of #IndieImpact, and this one is indeed a treat. I have been running this series solo for years, but starting now I am bringing in a new face/voice, that of games journalist @shauncichacki.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb3l... #promosky #indieimpact #indiegame

"Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story" will released in two weeks, completely FREE 🐈

hello, poverty-struck freelance writer checking in here i do know my work is worth more than these rates. i also know the job market's fundamentally busted and the world is an increasingly dangerous place for folks like me. im making it work and hope you don't think lesser of me for it.

IT IS NOT HARD TO BE NICE! I'm going to crash out

Thank you for looking at this in a realistic, appropriate and mature manner. A roof over my head is worth $30 an article. Feeding my family is worth $30 an article. I've done worse jobs for much less money, and it's just wild to see how it always comes back to this every. single. time.

apropos of nothing we could all be better to our peers, and it's a good idea to try to make that your first instinct when forming an opinion

Feel how you want about me and my misguided initial goals and processes, but understand that @peagle05.bsky.social and @brentkoepp.bsky.social are just trying to survive. Be kind to them. They deserve that.

Brent and Anthony are two of the greatest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing in my life. Please, support them however you can. I love both of them, alongside my former coworkers with every ounce of my body and soul.

I think it’s also important for me to note that, from what I know, Dwayne wanted the vertical to be renamed “VICE Games” so we would not be operating under the Waypoint name My understanding is that Savage Ventures demanded we continue writing under the name “Waypoint”

While Dwayne can't say much, I can. He's a literal saint in this field. I've never had a boss who has cared about their friends as much as he has, and I think that's what hurts the most about this whole situation. You've made a friend for life, brother. Thank you for being our shields.

I will also be leaving Waypoint. I have a couple obligations to PR folks I want to fulfill. After that, I'm done. I can't sit back and watch Savage Ventures silence Ana and stifle actual journalism out of fear of being "too controversial".

In an act of solidarity with @acvalens.net I am resigning from my role at VICE/Savage Ventures, with my final day being July 31. I have a few review obligations that I wouldn't feel right leaving behind. But I cannot stand by and watch her be censored for doing her job and doing it properly.

The article was taken down "due to concerns about the controversial subject matter" - luckily, it was archived and can be read here! web.archive.org/web/20250719...

@kazuma.bsky.social is just shy of $2.5k to get their top surgery. If you can share or donate to make a difference, please do! They're so close. Even a few bucks can make a difference. If you can't donate, consider sharing to raise extra visibility for the cause: gofund.me/43be5db3

If you're hoping to help support a new wave of indie devs, please take some time out of your day and contact @fairplaycollective.bsky.social . They rock, and I appreciate the fact that they're doing this, especially when being a developer feels more tumultuous than ever before: tinyurl.com/3axtjfhx

Kaz is SO close to hitting their goal. If you have a few bucks laying around, please consider donating. If you can't, share to get the word out as far as you can!

Maybe it is a good thing that they nuked my Escapist page... 😅

How cool! 41 pages of my work at The Escapist are now... completely gone. My articles still show up in the rotation, but if you click on ANY author page, it's just... gone! Super cool stuff. It's not just me; it's every writer who contributed to the site, as well.

A humongous thanks to @nikkijay.games for taking time out of her busy schedule to chat with me about 'Quantum Witch', and how much this story means to her. It's a beautiful game (that's also out now! Go get it!), and getting to hear how it affected her life was amazing tinyurl.com/45kj7rbj

I have unfortunately been let go from Comicbook. This is (and will be) a tough one to process since I truly loved being a part of the team at the site.

If anyone has work available, please give Michael some work, he's an incredibly friendly, hard worker! If you've got an opportunity open, don't hesitate to reach out to him!

Nintendo was straight up cooking with GAS when they came up with this design (or rather, Kaze Emanuar when they created Waluigi's Taco Stand)

I had the absolute honor and privilege of getting to chat with one of my favorite game developers of all time, @swery65.bsky.social. Deadly Premonition, upcoming projects, and everything in between, it was an absolute honor to chat with him. You can read my interview here: shorturl.at/AAYrt

Well, the wife randomly found a baby kitten outside of her job last night at work, so I guess we've got another terror in the house 😅

Spiders FREAK me out, but 'A Webbing Journey' by @firetotemgames.bsky.social looks absolutely ADORABLE. I can't wait to swing into this one, and thanks to @kriswbennett.co.uk of @futurefriendsgames.com for bringing this one to my attention: shorturl.at/onqau

I've spent the past week diving into @squirreledgame.bsky.social, and I found a game that I could go absolutely NUTS over. My wife and I have been having so much fun with this one, so be sure to check out this review (also, I'll never apologize for that pun): shorturl.at/bbzAB

Nobody could have put this together better than @lejenk603.bsky.social did. What's happening to @acvalens.net? Disgusting. I give Ana credit every day for digging deeper into the trenches to peel back the mask of these bigots, and Dwayne for boosting her up so much higher. Love my team.

I'm incredibly proud beyond words of Ana for bringing this situation to light, and for being confident to stand her ground. It's a beautiful, heart-wrenching piece, and one that I can feel the soul oozing out of. Please, take a moment to read this.

Sometimes, a game like @schleudergames.bsky.social' Space Sprouts comes out of nowhere, completely blindsiding you. After booting up what I thought was going to be a simple platformer, I found a fantastic narrative adventure that awaited me. Check this one out: shorturl.at/VDnYJ

A massive congrats goes out to @bscotch.net, @adamcoster.com, and everyone else who poured their blood, sweat, and tears into #Crashlands2. It was worth the wait, and the game shines for it. Fantastic stuff that you need to check out as soon as possible: shorturl.at/OIpKV

I am ABSOLUTELY not cooking something up in the background that @kaizengameworks.com and @alphachromeyayo.com would be proud of, not at ALL, nope 😈hehehe

So, I have to say, @kaizengameworks.com absolutely KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK with #PromiseMascotAgency. It's a game for the freaks, and it's quickly crept up my list of GOTY candidates, as well as my favorite games of all time: www.vice.com/en/article/p...