iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Al Yankovic @alyankovic.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“Lost media” no longer! I finally got permission to upload “AL’S BRAIN,” an 11-minute educational 3-D film attraction which ran at the Orange County and Western Washington fairs, and hasn’t been seen publicly since 2009. You can watch the whole thing here: youtu.be/2xujU87ZHt4

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The Gaming Outsider @thegamingoutsider.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

"It feels like trying to thread a needle while riding a bullet train." Read the full review here: thegamingoutsider.com/2026/08/26/e...

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Echobreaker | Steam Review

Echobreaker from Upstream Arcade is an absolute gem for a specific kind of player & definitely not a walk in the park.

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 10/08/2026

We launched Echobreaker last week and we're still catching up with streams and feedback! If you haven't already, jump in and go fast🔥

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 06/08/2026

AUGUST! This month's newsletter chums are SFB Games (@sfbdim.bsky.social @sfbtom.bsky.social) with a FOUR GAME partnership (& puzzle 👀) incl. Haunt the House, Detective Grimoire, Tangle Tower & Crow Country 5 keys for BSky too! Follow & share to bag one of 5 keys (closes Aug 28) x www.pantaloon.io

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 06/08/2026

Echobreaker is out now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 06/08/2026

Echobreaker is OUT NOW on Steam⚡ Strap into an experimental armoured rig, bend time and sacrifice safety for speed as you chase leaderboard glory. Available now👇

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 05/08/2026

It's been two weeks since the launch of OFFBEAT, and today we're sharing a look at the Early Access Roadmap, and the various features, effects and instruments coming to the game in the month's ahead... ...starting with THE WORLD'S TINIEST VIOLIN store.steampowered.com/news/app/446...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 31/07/2026

One week until we hand Echobreaker over to you! We built every track around one question: how much are you willing to risk for a faster time? In 7 days, you get to answer it. See you on the leaderboard, Pilots 🏁 Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 31/07/2026

New is the new old! The Modern Catalogue arrives in BOXROOM, bringing with it curved monitors, gamer chairs and RGB lights. We’ve also added the Mod catalogue and a slew of other fixes and QOL improvements. Go make a sanctuary for your game collection. store.steampowered.com/app/4335460/...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 26/07/2026

For the perfectionists who think “I can do that better/faster/more efficiently.” Every corner, every boost, every action you take can shave seconds off your time.👇

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Alpha Chrome Yayo @alphachromeyayo.com · 24/07/2026

Me: right I have to stop playing OFFBEAT and do some work Also me: wait but what if I played 1996 ska-punk banger Santeria by Sublime on the tiger keyboard

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Whetstone Games / OFFBEAT out in early access! @whetstone.games · 22/07/2026

Our debut game OFFBEAT is OUT NOW in early access! OFFBEAT is a music-tycoon game where you build the recording studio of your dreams. Collect and upgrade increasingly strange musical objects, complete jobs for cash, and record real, actual music! store.steampowered.com/app/4468030/... #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 10/07/2026

It is TOO hot outside 🔥 Run from the heat in our cool isometric speedrunner, Echobreaker 🤖🏁 Steam 👉🏻 store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 07/07/2026

Echobreaker launches on Steam on August 6th! Watch the new release date trailer and get ready to push every run further than you probably should!

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 07/07/2026

We’re 2 weeks out from the early access release of OFFBEAT. The release will welcome a number of new instruments you won’t have seen in the demo, including - and I say this objectively - the raddest drum machine you’ve ever seen in your life 🏰 store.steampowered.com/app/4468030/...

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 02/07/2026

It’s here! Future Egg! The hot new single from @edsibley.bsky.social of @whetstone.games! The sound of the summer! 🥚 Oh! And OFFBEAT - which Future Egg was composed and produced from start to finish within - will launch into early access on July 22nd. Not long now… youtu.be/G6uFFS8CRvg?...

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OFFBEAT | Future Egg (Official Video)

YouTube video by Pantaloon

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 23/06/2026

we've got such a blinding partner and game for the newsletter next month. ready your inbox www.pantaloon.io

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 18/06/2026

Find shortcuts and cut down your run time in Echobreaker⚡ Demo Live Now for Next Fest🏃‍♂️

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Matt Sheridan @mattsheridan.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The mad bastards did it. They made FLESH KATAMARI. pantaloon-io.itch.io/rolla

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ROLLA by pantaloon

ROLL. EAT. GROW. REPEAT.

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 19/06/2026

OFFBEAT hit 10,000 wishlists overnight, with nearly as many Demo downloads. Shout out to those of you realising your creative dreams and making music with your human hands and brains 🎹 store.steampowered.com/app/4468030/...

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OFFBEAT on Steam

OFFBEAT is a music-tycoon game where you build the recording studio of your dreams. Collect and upgrade increasingly strange musical objects, complete jobs for cash, and record real, actual music.

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 17/06/2026

Take out every enemy in the trial to clear it. How fast can you go?🏃‍♂️

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 17/06/2026

NEWS JUST IN! Eye-witnesses have confirmed that that the rolling mass of pulsing flesh - ROLLA - has now found its way to @itch.io Play the demo! Destroy some stuff! Set some big scores! pantaloon-io.itch.io/rolla

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 17/06/2026

Steam Next Fest is still going, and you can jump into the Echobreaker demo now! Find that perfect line, and beat your own time🏃‍♂️

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 11/06/2026

BOXROOM is OUT NOW on @itch.io and Steam! 📦 Organise your library! Build a sanctuary for your games! Revel in the organisation of it all! As always to celebrate launch, 5 keys to win here on Bluesky. Follow and share this, we'll pick winners on June 18th. pantaloon-io.itch.io/boxroom

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 05/06/2026

Hark, yes! The Demo for OFFBEAT is now available on Steam! And a brand new trailer, too! Gosh what a treat. Start your music studio! Unleash your creativity! Share your music with the world. store.steampowered.com/app/4468030/... #indiegames | #gamedev

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Alexander Bergendahl @abergendahl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Looking forward to all the humor this name crossover will bring both the game and the singer. Perfect juxtaposition

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 30/05/2026

Have you made your first masterpiece yet? Send us your choons! We set up a record label to publish the best work created in the game. Maybe you’ll be signed by Pantaloon Records!

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 11/05/2026

BOXROOM will launch into Early Access on May 26th 📣 store.steampowered.com/app/4335460/...

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 07/05/2026

oi oi, here we go! Our partner for May is the very wonderful @serenityforge.com - and we're going to put the enigmatic Centum into your inboxes (if you solve this month's puzzle) We also have 5 keys for Bluesky - follow & share and we'll pick five winners on May 28th Newsletter 👉 www.pantaloon.io

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 24/04/2026

💥 THE ECHOBREAKER DEMO IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! 💥 We’re beyond stoked to finally pull back the curtain and let you get your hands on Echobreaker. Showcase your talent and secure your spot on the global leader boards! Run, don’t walk to Steam! 🏆 store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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Echobreaker on Steam

A lightning-fast precision speedrunner where you pilot an armoured rig that can manipulate time itself. Every second matters, and going faster means risking everything.

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 18/04/2026

I know everyone is bitter, frustrated and traumatized. The world is growing increasingly unhinged by the day and the economy is squeezing us tighter every moment. But the least we can do is hold fire until we know what we're shooting at. Don't go lashing out at everything based on gut feelings.

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VGC @videogameschronicle.com · 31/03/2026

Boxroom is an upcoming home designer game that turns your actual Steam library into physical game boxes you can browse and arrange on your shelves. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/boxroom...

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Boxroom is a home designer game that turns your actual Steam library into physical game boxes | VGC

Players can build shelving units and use them to arrange their existing Steam games…

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 31/03/2026

The BOXROOM Demo is now also live on @itch.io for those of you that might want to curate, arrange and display your game collection via there (just make sure you're still logged into Steam) pantaloon-io.itch.io/boxroom

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BOXROOM by pantaloon

A Home for your Games

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

"We want to take more risks" - email-based publisher Pantaloon takes on new investment to back more "weird" games and launch new platform. www.gamesindustry.biz/we-want-to-t...

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Bruno Dies @brunodias.dev · 16/12/2025

#6: Occlude; this is for real puzzle freaks. A solitaire game where every level has a hidden rule about how to complete it, which has to be deduced from extremely scarce clues. Few deduction games are willing to be this challenging and cryptic. store.steampowered.com/app/3547010/...

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Occlude on Steam

Occlude is a ritual disguised as Solitaire; a cosmic-horror card game where the rules are obscured and reality is at stake. Play through cryptic challenges to reveal forbidden lore in this singleplaye...

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 19/12/2025

Good heavens it’s the Steam Winter Sale! We got 15% off It Take a War! 25% off Occlude! A chunky 40% off Sub-Verge! And 85% (!) off Acolyte! Or get the whole Misfits collection for the equivalent of (an absurd) fifteen dollar bucks. store.steampowered.com/bundle/56169

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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Steam Replay accidentally exposing that barely anyone is playing new games anymore. Just 14% of total playtime was for 2025 games Wonder why new studios are dying so frequently

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 25/11/2025

later today we'll have an in depth interview with @enigmastud.io hitting inboxes for our Primo subscribers - we have a lovely ol' natter about the birth of the studio, Jamie's trilogy or horror work, and upcoming horse adventure: TÖLT 🐎 www.pantaloon.io/primo #indiegames

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Pantaloon Primo — pantaloon

Go Primo, enhance your newsletter experience with guaranteed monthly games, exclusive content and other community features.

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 24/11/2025

Launch date update! Wed December 3rd 2025! Sky Skater is a minimal, chillout hover skate toy with a score attack mode to stretch your skills. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D (yes, we're old). Add it to your collection and be ready to soar! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 13/11/2025

It's been one week since the launch of It Takes a War 📶 Reviews currently at 92% positive. Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY" Go in blind: store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...

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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The domestic revenue of Sweden's games industry rose to SEK 37 billion ($4 billion) in 2024, representing a 6.8% year-on-year increase www.gamesindustry.biz/swedish-game...

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Swedish games industry revenue grew 6.8% in 2024

Number of games companies rose by 9% to 1,101, with 105 new firms established last year

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 08/11/2025

Reasons to watch this @indieloupe.com review of ITAW - Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game - His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation - There's a v big number at the end of review! (thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x) youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc

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A Totally Legitimate Negative Review, There’s Definitely Nothing Else Going On Here | It Takes a War

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pantaloon | ROLLA OUT OCT 13 🚨 @pantaloon.io · 07/11/2025

ICYMI, yesterday we launched It Takes a War - the new tactical team shooter (!?) from @freeze.ltd If the game has confused you (good, we've done our job) this review from @ripefly.bsky.social / @rogue.site hits lots of nails on lots of heads and is a fantastic piece www.rogue.site/editorials/i...

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It Takes a War review that is not a review of It Takes a War

It Takes a War is bad. It Takes a War is brilliant.

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N5Dave @n5dave.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Beyond the Bullet: Why 'It Takes a War' is a Must-Play Experience techmash.co.uk/2025/11/07/b... @techmashcouk #ItTakesaWar #Pantaloon #ThomasMackinnon #pcgame #steam #tacticalteamshooter #shooter #combat #tactics #games #gaming #gamers #videogames

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Lucas Immanuel - Buy My Game Plz @lucasimmanuel.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Games Journalists: In two days No Players Online, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam. In two days It Takes A War, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam. This is an indie Armageddon/Deep Impact situation.

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 03/10/2025

Announcing our first 'Gem' - Sky Skater! - a minimal, chillout hover skate game. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D. (are we showing our age?) Coming soon to itch! Add the title to your collection and be told when it's out! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater #indiedev #indiegame

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