Last podcast for the year is shipped. Bring on the holiday gaming! 🫡

It took me a whole week to decompress from the work year… now the fun begins.

Vince Zampella was the absolute best to ever do it. Literally. His impact across publishers, studios, franchises and genres was unmatched. Commercially and creatively he was an absolute juggernaut. A tremendous loss for this industry, and to those who were close to him. Rest in peace.

Paradise Killer is currently FREE on Epic Games Store as one of their festive free games! 😱 May the Silent Goat walk with you! 💗💜💙 https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/paradise-killer-c3ea1c

Adulting is buying unique screws for every household project and needing a toolbox to house all of your orphaned screws.

I really hate football.

I hate football.

Best Debut Indie at the @indiegameawards.gg is free now!

Never mind, I hate football.

I’d like to buy a beer for Malik Willis.

Beat 49 games so far in 2025… what will be Game 50? ggapp.io/JacobMcCourt...

The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients. Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq

This is awkward, but as of yesterday I'm no longer employed with Nightdive Studios. I'm currently looking for full-time work and would be happy to share more info via DMs. I'm also open to freelance work!

Just spied this while showing Many Nights a Whisper to someone – congrats on the "Overwhelmingly Positive" @deconstructeam.bsky.social & @selkieharbour.com! If you've not played it: it's a wonderful experience that v. much stays with you, and it's currently like 2 euros/dollars/pounds. Go get it!

trying to decide if this would be a good or bad idea

This is a Christmas song if you want it to be www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBZm...

A Christmas Miracle!

An excellent time with cool peeps, good vibes and great games.

I haven't had a chance to talk about it on the pod yet (been a busy year) but The Knightling is super charming! Shield surfing adventure gaming to the max. Big Gamecube energy. I especially liked the designs for townsfolk that reflected jobs or status and looked more interesting than A Person.

I write about indie games literally every week, so this should be doable. HERE WE GO! 1. Consume Me Consume Me will disarm you with its earnest approach to difficult topics like eating disorders and teenage angst due to its smart calendar structure. Its WarioWare-style minigames are fun too!

One of the best written games of the decade.

Tall Trails is a VERY dope game.

An incredible acceptance video

The 2025 Indie Game Awards begin... right now!

My boys

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My Analogue 3D in Watermelon has arrived.

7 years too late

VIDEO GAMES WRAPPED steam just tell me my hour count, cowards

Marty Supreme is an unpleasant watch.

Clair Obscur: Expédition 33 is wonderful.

Me at the work the last few weeks thinkin’ about all the video games I’m gonna play for the next two weeks.

December pickups

Lions season in a nutshell

Today I managed to get Chipotle in my eye

The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie. It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom. 🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET 🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET 🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg

What a night for Mikeys! @tolkoto.com @giantbomb.bsky.social

We finally have a release date... DEMON TIDES IS LAUNCHING ON STEAM FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026! This is the hardest we've ever cooked and we can't wait for y'all to dive in! Check out the spanking new trailer!

despelote 35% off right now. that's less than $10 in the US, less than $5 in latam! i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...

Yo wtf this looks rad

The Wholesome crew continues to crush it every damn time. From game curation, inclusivity of their talent selections, respect for folks’ time and their philanthropic partnerships, they’re consistently one of the best showcases to watch.

This Thrifty Business logo is TOO GOOD. The F and T do a ♻️? TOO GOOD.

In case you were wondering what it’s like to boot a free to play mobile game in 2025

A really cool surprise just landed in my inbox: A spiritual successor to Super Blood Hockey! #indiedev #indiegame store.steampowered.com/app/3911400/...

I did the Jon Hamm meme for E33

Last Christmas by Wham! is a great Christmas song. I will not accept any Last Christmas slander.

don’t you remember…

I blinked and The Escapist is now a slot/gambling clip compilation channel?

Ah yes, I see the refs are against the Lions once again.

Always lovely to catch up with @jacob.bsky.social.