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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 17h

We only have 12 hours left for the Fearzine Issue 5 Kickstarter. Please share this link to anyone who might be a fan of indie games media and horror gaming! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea... #gaming #horror

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Fearzine Issue #5 - A Physical Magazine About Horror Games

The 5th issue of Fearzine, an independent media publication entirely dedicated to horror games, featuring the 18th Anniversary of GOG!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This piece isn't finished, but I have been using miniatures painting as a way to combat depression / anxiety. It's a lovely hobby that I am really thankful for over the last few months. #miniaturespainting #diablo

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I had the privilege to meet up with @dan-morris.bsky.social of @fearzinemagazine.com a few weeks back! We had so much fun just hanging out. I genuinely believe we're doing something great with the magazine. If you want to support independent games media, please check us out on Patreon. #horror

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Guess who's writing about games preservation again :3

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I currently have a few feelers out there for the cover story of an upcoming dino special AND we're pretty confident in our choices for the next few issues of Fearzine. Exciting times! If you're making a dino horror game, get in touch with me! #indiedev #gamedev #dinosaurs

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Chris Plante @plante.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Over 200 active video game publications. Text. Audio. Video. Reporting. Criticism. Analysis. Blogs. Sites. Networks and wikis. Even in its incomplete form, the document is a treasure trove! I hope it helps you find your next favorite blogger, essayist, reporter, video maker, podcaster, and more!

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An Incomplete Catalogue of Games Media in 2026

Find your new favorite video game publications

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I’m working on an upcoming project involving a ton of #dinosaur #horror games with additional room for films, comics, books, and other noteworthy genre media. If you’re an #indiedev or a #gamedev working on something involving scary dinos, please let me know!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

For anyone looking for a good hang tonight, Dan @fearzinemagazine.com and I are currently doing a co-op run of #Diablo 2 Resurrected. Twitch.tv/ForeverClassicGames and Twitch.tv/Fearzine

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Attention all #Steam players! Missing The Point is in need of Steam reviews! This is an exceptional embodiment of #indiegaming with hand-painted assets, zero AI. Check it out here, $7.99 USD or bundle with Loan Shark or Cyclopean - store.steampowered.com/app/4325040/...

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Missing The Point on Steam

Low-stress fishing sim with... more than meets the eye. Try to relax and catch some fish. Don't think too much about it.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

@playtracker.bsky.social Does PlayTracker currently allow one to chart their physical games? I'm looking for a database for collecting and checking digital libraries to see if I have something while out and about.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The dead speak! Wake up with me and Dan as we try out a few games, watch some trailers, and generally check into what's going on in #horror. First up is Mutter by DeadlyCrow Games! twitch.tv/fearzine

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Wake The Dead - A Fearzine Impressions, Demos, and Trailers Morning show - 4.24.2026

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Look alive! Dan and I are streaming impressions, demos, and trailers on www.twitch.tv/fearzine on our new morning stream show. We're doing this to wake up (more for me than Dan) and check out more games more often. Come share a trailer with us or suggest a game for next time! #horror #gaming

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Wake The Dead - A Fearzine Impressions, Demos, and Trailers Morning show - 1.23.22026

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I haven't stopped thinking about #Silksong since it came out. It's a wonderful, frustrating, unforgettable experience.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

A magazine dedicated to #Horror #Gaming is cool, but one that pays every writer that contributes AND predominantly covers indie horror is special. Be a part of our journey today by snagging a copy today. Early backers save money on this issue and we have ad space available, perfect for #indiedev!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I am actively searching for Dinosaur Horror/Thriller games for an upcoming project. If you're working on something or even a smaller game project, please let me know! I have amassed about 50, but I need the deep cuts! Any era of gaming! #Gamedev #Indiedev #Horror #Dinosaurs

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Donkey Kong Bananza is pure dopamine. Breaking stuff is absurdly fun. There's a weird ugliness to character models that makes them interesting to look at. The sound and music is delightful and weird. Main characters are overly expressive (though half the NPCs are rocks with google eyes). I love it.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Working on physical print has been really rewarding here of late. I don't know how to make it sustainable just yet, but I want to do games media forever. Much love to my #gaming #writer colleagues <3 I want a fulfilling future for all of us.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Dear #indiedev and #gamedev, please please please leave your demos up, especially after Steam Next Fests. There are so many games I want to point people to try that no longer have a demo.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Starting on June 9th, I'll be accepting review opportunities again for Forever Classic Games (.com) with a focus on #Switch2 indies and gems. This also applies to games with significant updates or performance improvements! Hit me up at Contact (@) ForeverClassicGames (.com)!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Only 12 hours remain! Back Fearzine Issue #3 on Kickstarter to support independent games media and indie game developers. This is more than a magazine. It's a movement. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea... #Horror #Gaming #IndieGames

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FEARZINE #3 (Spring 2025) - Horror Video Game Magazine

Fearzine Magazine is a physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and developers.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Please consider backing Fearzine Issue 3 on Kickstarter! Supporting this campaign directly supports independent media, indie games, and the horror genre of gaming as a whole. There are so many amazing voices in this magazine that we cannot wait to share with more on the horizon. #Gaming #Horror

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Not even 12 hours since the launch of the FEARZINE Issue 3 #Kickstarter and we are at $1,700/$4,500 goal! We're confident in our #Horror #Gaming physical magazine and the second issue was a hit, but we want to do so much more! Back us today! - www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea...

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FEARZINE #3 (Spring 2025) - Horror Video Game Magazine

Fearzine Magazine is a physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and developers.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The #Switch2 has me energized and I want to get some thoughts in before retreating back into my cave to finish these book essays. Folks in #indiegames or the third-party space making Switch 2 games or enhancing previous releases, I would love to talk to you for articles on Forever Classic Games.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I picked up Monster Hunter Wilds and I love it but I Demon's Souls has such a grip on me that I actually played it in favor of MH on launch day. Wild times, I tell ya hwut.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

For #indiedev trying to reach @foreverclassic.bsky.social for reviews, news, etc, I am currently inundated with pieces for an upcoming book so most of this month and part of next is dedicated to that. You're welcome to send review pitches as long as you can wait until then for potential coverage.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The world is scary and I'm having it rough transitioning into a job outside of #gaming but I was gifted a healing experience by my partner that made things so much better. I got to pet and hang out with Capybaras at Sustainable Safari in Maplewood, MN! They're so cool and calm.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Having a job outside of games is bizarre. On one hand, it feels familiar because I used to write reviews in between news broadcasts as a production assistant in 2015, but being able only to write after working a full day is abysmal.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I rolled credits on Dread Delusion last night; I really like this game. @foreverclassic.bsky.social review soon! It's a touch flawed, but it does so much with a manageable scope in similar ways to pc fantasy games of the past. It is fantastic to get lost in store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/...

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Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets,...

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Forever Classic Games @foreverclassic.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We are honored to have our words in the accolades trailer for The Holy Gosh Darn, a hilarious time-travel comedy from @perfectlyparano.bsky.social that is absolutely one of our favorite games this year and an instant classic in the genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uspR...

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The Holy Gosh Darn Accolades Trailer

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Commander Sterling @commandersterling.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I meant to livestream Dynasty Warriors 8 after *last* week's video, but was too sick. Therefore, we're complaining about what they DID to Zhang He tonight! Join me at twitch.tv/jimsterling if you want. Or not. Up to you!

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Dynasty Warriors Before What They DID To Zhang He!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

We are such a small team at Forever Classic Games so we often rely on the greater #gaming community for recommendations. We're especially fond of Metroidvania, retro-inspired, survival horror, boomer shooters, and excellent #retrogaming ports / collections. Reach out to us or leave a comment!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Last Saturday we had a phenomenal time learning about #FinalFantasy #FF14. Our guide and new friend was so fun and easy going. We defeated Ifrit, I learned to fish, and checked out the Gold Saucer. It was awesome. @thedaddygamer.bsky.social is the best! VOD on Twitch.tv/DaddyGamerYT

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Forever Classic Games @foreverclassic.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Today is the day! New players enter the world of #FinalFantasy 14, guided by a longtime fan, all to raise money for @freegeektwincities.bsky.social (9am - 12 am CST) on daddygamertv.com/live or Twitch.tv/daddygameryt We have already raised over $600!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

My partner and I got the platinum last night on Cat Quest II by The Gentle Bros and it was delightful, low-impact, funny, and just complex enough to be engaging. It plays like a simplified action RPG with a really appealing world map. It's a simple but fun co-op game.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I love a good extensive review. I'm not sure how I want to turn this into a video script yet, but it might turn into one.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I'm in the process of onboarding for a role completely unrelated to games. I found it based on a recommendation through CareerForce at a job fair with 3-4 tables. If you need to survive, do not wait on a games job. I'll continue pursuing my career outside of a typical 9-5 while earning a cert.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Couple of quick takes on the #GameAwards nominees for 2024. Best Esports Athlete - Hands down Arslan Ash for their EVO performance GOTY, Game Direction, and Art Direction all basically having the same games is silly. Personally, GOTY is a tossup between Tekken 8/FF7 Rebirth/Space Marine 2

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Forever Classic Games @foreverclassic.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Join us tomorrow for the first day of charity streaming on daddygamertv.com/live or on Twitch at daddygameryt with funds supporting Free Geek, a local recycling/education group. Our Co-Owner @exquisiteliar.bsky.social is joining @thedaddygamer.bsky.social for an #OldGodsOfAppalachia One-Shot! 🦌

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

The homepage, article organization pages, and about us sections have been updated on foreverclassicgames.com I made individual author pages to get around some Squarespace quirks so all of my writers should now look their best. Any #Indiedev #Gamedev #GamesMedia feedback is appreciated!

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Forever Classic Games

Forever Classic Games is a clutter-free media outlet that connects developers, publishers, high-level players, and fans by sharing their stories through our written content, podcasts, videos, and stre...

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

I really hope this enables worthwhile connections in games / media because that's what I loved most about other platforms. Follow me if you're a #writer, #Indiedev, #gamesmedia #gaming fan, and enjoy seeing article links. Also follow if you like #FinalFantasy #MonsterHunter, #Digimon, #Godzilla

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

ICYMI the #MonsterHunter Wilds beta was a lot of fun, but I have some concerns when it comes to player connectivity. Regardless, this is a beautiful game with a ton of depth even at this early stage.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Hey! You, #indiedev, #horrorgaming nut, #gaming magazine adorer. Fearzine Magazine was fully funded in October through Kickstarter (follow @fearzine.bsky.social for updates here) and now comes the fulfillment. There are still rewards to claim but now we're set on delivering the best mag we can.

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Fabraz - Demon Tides & Bubsy 4D @fabraz.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

It's been 3 years since we originally released Demon Turf! Since then we've added a level editor, two expansions and have been hard at work on Project Tides. This lil' gem changed our lives and what we're doing now wouldn't be possible without it. Happy Birthday Beebz! Happy Birthday Demon Turf!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Happy #Halloween! Today is the last day to back the second issue of Fearzine Magazine on Kickstarter. In celebration of earning funding and in order to raise further awareness for a final push, I'm streaming #SilentHill 2 on Twitch.tv/ForeverClassicGames www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea...

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

One of my favorite game franchises of all time is #MonsterHunter and after playing the Open Beta of #MonsterHunterWilds I am excited, but a little worried about its approach to online play. Regardless, mechanically this is a fascinating next step for this series.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 30/10/2024

Another painful round of layoffs, this time GameSpot. Games media deserves better. We can have a brighter future, but it's going to take effort and funding. Readers, please support independent outlets, patreons, projects, whatever from those writers, designers, hosts, etc.

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

This game is perfect for casual #MysteryDungeon / #DungeonCrawler fans. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I'm not sure about the sequel, but this one was addictive and interesting. For more #Gaming criticism, check out ForeverClassicgames.com!

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Alex McCumbers @acmccumbers.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Our goal has been reached but we are raising funds until Halloween! Every dollar helps: 📝 Pay writers and staff 📖 Print mags 🛎️ Provide excellent service Please support Fearzine (and all of the indie games outlets out there) because without support these outlets cannot exist. #Gaming #Horror

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