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SILVER PINES A gorgeous survival horror game that translates everything about the genre into a 2D perspective. Silver Pines evokes the dreamlike mood of Twin Peaks and Silent Hill, while still developing a tone that feels like its own thing. A must play for fans of the genre.

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Gory Battlefield @garybutterfield.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In the original Silent Hill, the protagonist finds a radio to detect monsters. In the newest Silent Hill, the protagonist finds a little crt TV to find monsters. In 20 years, the protagonist will find a broken ass first gen retroid pocket to find monsters.

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PlayStation Park @playstationpark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sword Slash 'Einhänder' PlayStation

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

END OF ABYSS A moody mix Dead Space and Super Metroid, but from an isometric perspective. It's a joy to get lost in this exploration-heavy game, forcing you to explore every corner of its ominous facility. There are quite a few bugs that got in my way, but the rewarding exploration made it worth it.

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Blumhouse Games @blumhousegames.com · 30/09/2026

The most wholesome game with a body count arrives on March 9. Grave Seasons, the cozy horror farming sim from @perfectgarbage.bsky.social, will be the next fixation you tend to. Available on PC and consoles March 9. 🌾

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ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling @ringofhonor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every hour until 3pm ET on the official ROH YouTube channel, we’ll release a FULL MATCH featuring PAC from AEW and the ROH archives. Today, we mourn. But we also celebrate his life, his passion, and the unforgettable moments he gave us.

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

WOLVERINE A super linear game that is obsessed with making you don't get lost. Wish there was more to the combat. The story is pretty good X-Men stuff, even if it takes place in a world without X-Men, but I would have gone a million different directions for a Wolverine tale. Give me Weapons Plus!

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Haunted Table @hauntedtable.games · 22/09/2026

THE HOUSE EDGE is coming to Kickstarter on October 20th. Beat the odds and break containment in this endless dungeon crawl through a paranormal vault hidden beneath an '80s casino! FIST ruleset with a Triangle Agency story, made by the creators of both games. www.kickstarter.com/projects/hau...

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

CONTROL RESONANT A trippy, narratively rich journey through an awesome open world using exciting traversal powers. While the combat feels good, the enemies are too spongy, but that can be fixed using the assist mode. That Remedy magic shines through in some of the most memorable moments of the year.

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

TUNIC A nostalgic magic trick of a game that's about the wonder and joy of discovery. Some of the best "hiding puzzles in plain sight the whole time" I've ever seen. Wish it didn't have the soulslike influence in its combat, but this is yet another masterpiece I've played from my backlog.

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 14/09/2026

It's TIME! TO! GET! HYPE! Today, I get to proudly unveil Steam Hype, the project I've been working on with the help of @hookshot.media for the past two and a half months. A new PC gaming site which aims to demystify PC gaming, cut through the 100+ daily releases and spotlight indies as much as AAA

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Steam Hype is your go-to destination for discovering the latest, greatest, and most talked-about games on Steam.

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daryl "rupert pumpkin" b 🏳️‍⚧️ @hypercubexl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

GDT's reddit AMA spitting fire www.reddit.com/r/movies/com...

reddit comment:

Hello! Did you intend the ending of Pan’s labyrinth to be real or in Ofelia’s mind?

Guillermo Del Toro's reply:

My interpretation, and it's exclusively mine, is that it's real.

Because there's two things. One is what people call “The Shining Question.” The Shining Question is, Who opens the door for Jack to get out of the fridge? And Ofelia is in an attic with a guard outside her door, and she draws the door with the magic chalk, and she shows up in the labyrinth. So, the only way she could have gone into the labyrinth is the magic chalk. And the flower is real at the end. The flower that blooms in the dead tree. And the reason I think it’s real is because—and this is why I'm in favor of the human factor in art—I think that art does transform the world. You know?

Think about it for a second. One of the goals, with all this movement, is to make you believe that art is vulgar. That art is nothing special, and anybody can do art. That is like me telling you that I'm faster at running than Usain Bolt but I “run” in my motorcycle. Well, that's not the same. That’s not the same at all.

Art is important, and they want you to believe it isn't. It's part of the idea of control. The goal is not to have artificial intelligence. The goal is to foster natural stupidity. The goal is to foster you not looking for answers, and to trust yourself entirely to an engine. Look at the way we are dipping our toes into these things. We are starting to ask the machine, Is this true? For now, there's a correlation between reality and what the answers of the machine are. For now. But soon, we won't even investigate further. We will be told it's true. And if the machine is in the hands of somebody who should not be trusted, then your reality has been completely and utterly fucked. Because your intelligence ends at the question. You don't seek the answer. It's given to you.

Q: You recently mentioned that AI creates 'semi-compelling screensavers' and that you'd 'rather die' than use it. As a filmmaker who relies heavily on practical effects and creature design, what do you think is the biggest thing lost when a computer generates an image instead of a human hand?

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The three quarters of the process that gave you the chance to think of the idea that people don't think about without that process. Meaning, AI can get you to the middle really fast, but there's a dialectic with the process that gets you to that top 10%. I'll give you an example with the Pale Man.

We sculpted it as an old man, with a face. And then I said, Let's take out the face. This happened because I saw a photo of a manta ray and the poster for Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm. That combination, which happened at two different times during a week or a month, are not permutations that are chemically part of an equation. They are alchemy. And then I said, Take out the face, and then I said, Let's put the eyes on the hands. This triangulation happens because I spent a month or two months living with the idea of this creature. And it's not linear.

AI is like a super-fast engine that makes semi-sentient permutations of things that are already done. Creation is things that have never been done. Coming to exist.

And the second thing is the loss of the apprenticeship that one has as an artist. You're never a master; you're always an apprentice. This is a kinship I have with, for example, Chris Nolan. When he showed me The Odyssey, there’s a scene when Matt Damon is floating in the stormy ocean and I asked him—because we were talking about practical effects, and how great it is and that we both always use a maquette or a model—and I asked him, How did you do it? He said, “We put him in a storm in the ocean.”

And you're gonna find that 30% of a great image occurs accidentally. You know, either a drop of water hits the lens, or the camera shakes. I remember when in 1993, '94, Jim…

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Kitfox Games 🦊 @kitfoxgames.com · 08/09/2026

Four heroes risk their body and mind as they descend into the underworlds. But will this be their last trip? Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists is OUT NOW! A new tactical narrative storybook from @radiofreelunch.bsky.social 😈 Buy on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3794210/...

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Fearzine @fearzinemagazine.com · 08/09/2026

Indie horror fans, you are in for a treat today 👻 we’ll be joined by Brian Clarke @darkstonedigital.com to chat all things gloriously spooky on stream! Make sure to drop in and say hi 🪾 twitch.tv/fearzine #indiegame #indiehorror #themorturaryassistant

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just a simple Three Musketeers for me

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🧚ANGELINE ERA!!👼🏼 Now Out! @angelineera.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Angeline Era is out soon on consoles, so it's GIVEAWAY TIME!!! We will be giving out 6 codes for Angeline Era. Simply REPOST to enter!! Or reply with your favorite candy bar to INCREASE YOUR CHANCES THREEFOLD!! (store links/more info below)

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ONIMUSHA: WAY OF THE SWORD Precise, exciting melee combat that's let down by a narrative that feels comprised nearly entirely of side quests. Everything is so polished, from graphics to performances, but the story is dull for most of the game. Boss fights rule, but end up getting repeated too often.

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ALIENS: FIRETEAM ELITE 2 Look, if you've got 3 friends who like co-op shooters and Aliens, you'll have a good time. The issue is it's easy to find both better co-op shooters and better Aliens games. It's fun enough, but I wish there was more things to do aside from hold outs against waves of xenos

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

BIG WALK I know it's hard to get 4 people together to play through an entire 12 hour game, but if you can, this is one of the most magical game experiences you can have. It's a finely tuned engine to build collaboration and comradery while solving communication-based puzzles. Could very well be GOTY

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James Wragg @lovelyhellplace.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

𝔉𝔯𝔬𝔪 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔞𝔨𝔢𝔯𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔇𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔡 𝔇𝔢𝔩𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔬𝔫... 𝕰𝖓𝖙𝖗𝖔𝖕𝖞 is OUT NOW in Early Access!!! ⚔️Tactical Combat! 💀Soulslike Mechanics! 💬Narrative Conundrums! 🌎3D World Map! fr, the team have poured their hearts and souls into this one & I'm so proud of what we've achieved❤️ store.steampowered.com/app/3940340/...

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

PARAPPA THE RAPPER Played through this on a lark via my AYN Thor. The actual rhythm part still feels pretty bad, but damn if this game isn't still one of the most charmingly weird games I've played. Might follow up with UmJammer Lammy and Parappa 2 since they are both pretty short.

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

MORTAL SHELL II Nails the exploration and vibes of FromSoft's classic better than any other soulslike I've played, with rock solid, brutal combat to back it up. Tons of build options and lots to discover, but unfortunately my experience was marred by broken boss fights. Hopefully patches fix it soon

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Safe Room: A Horror Gaming Podcast @saferoompod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This week, @notfunnyj.bsky.social is joined by @baronaim.bsky.social to chat about his time with Silent Hill: Townfall, Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations, and more! @bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @eviltrout.com 🎙️ 🍎: apple.co/4qnBNVa 🟢: bit.ly/4bTCFLi

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Maddy Myers 🏳️‍🌈 @midimyers.com · 12/08/2026

i am writing a book! i’ve been talking to the creators of doom, marine doom, & america’s army, plus academics, drone experts, former military… it’s been so fascinating and i am excited to share it with you all. all that time i spent playing CS as a teen is finally paying off lol

(Screenshot of a Publisher’s Marketplace listing) Doom & Duty by Maddy Myers. Imprint: Grand Central. A detailed look at the history of first-person shooters, the gun lobby, violence, military simulators and recruitment tools, and the psychology of why it feels so satisfying to point a gun at someone’s head in a video game and pull the trigger, to Jacqueline Young at Grand Central, in an exclusive submission, for publication in summer 2028, by Charlie Olsen at Inkwell Management (world English).

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

THE SKIN STAPLER There's a neat late-night grindhouse vibe brought to life with an excellent PSX aesthetic, but a lot of your enjoyment of the game will hinge on your enjoyment (or tolerance) of crude humor. If the phrase "You're looking a little stiff, Dick" makes you laugh, then check it out.

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Follow @wario64.bsky.social and repost for a chance to win one of two $25 Gamesplanet credit (US Store) courtesy of @gamesplanet.bsky.social. Giveaway ends on August 7 at 6 PM PT Summer Sale is live until August 10th buff.ly/PPrdUgT #ad

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

BEAST OF REINCARNATION Solid combat mechanics that shine in boss fights, but fails to find to differentiate itself from its influences. The narrative is so back loaded that it makes the pacing feel bad. The dog is a good hook, but there's better options for this type of game.

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 30/07/2026

In response to the unprecedented number of game developers laid off this year, we have created a bundle on itch to benefit a Game Industry Hardship Fund, managed by @videogameworkers.bsky.social. More than 100 games for 10+ bucks! Please share widely and donate generously! itch.io/b/3802/game-...

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Gory Battlefield @garybutterfield.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

People aren't giving this enough attention. Why are more people having their minds blown by this?

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 01/08/2026

Oh yeah, the final pre-1.0 update went live for Scarlet Hollow, the HUGE reactive visual novel from the Slay The Princess devs. All but the last chapter It's also on sale. After, the base price will be going up to the game's final price. So if you wanna get in cheap, now's the last time for a while

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Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a...

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Colette Arrand @colettearrand.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Twin Peaks, Game Boy Camera

The Welcome to Twin Peaks sign, which is actually an advertisement for a local State Farm agent.

Snoqualmie Falls. Mist rises from below the frame.

Another view of Snoqualmie falls. In the mist to the upper left of the frame, one can make out the Great Northern Hotel.

A view of the Twede’s Double R Cafe marquee with mountains and mist rising in the background.

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 29/07/2026

All the video game studios that refuse to use generative AI aftermath.site/video-games-no...

someone holding up a sign that AI crossed out

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It was an honor to check out Silent Hill: Townfall. l was initially skeptical of the change to first person, but I came out of this demo immensely excited for what they're doing. Can't wait to get my hands on the final game.

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

EINHANDER What a feast for the eyes and ears. One of the most gorgeous PS1 games, with a rocking soundtrack to back it up. I love the design of the ship and the way it interacts with the weapon pickups, truly cool as hell. It feels like it would be impossible without save states, but I still love it

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

MOLDRISE Moldrise mixes the vibes and setting of Look Outside with the structure of Outer Wilds, but does it less than 2 hours. While I do wish there was bit more because of how much I was enjoying it, I did appreciate its brevity. Not everything needs to be a 20+ hour epic

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

APOCALYPSE This is one of the dumbest games I’ve played but god it rules. A very cinematic take on the twin stick shooter genre with the voice and likeness of Bruce Willis at a time when celebrities weren’t really in games like this. Feels like a lost 90s Image comic (complimentary)

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

THE INCIDENT AT GALLEY HOUSE Another clever mystery game from Evil Trout, this time with an excellent tactile machine that drives the action. If you like Obra Dinn-likes, this spooky gothic tale will be sure to draw you in and engage your notebook-game brain

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

DOOM: THE DARK AGES | REVELATIONS It’s a damn shame that they gutted id the way they did, because it’s a great follow up to Dark Ages that adds in more Eternal-like movement with a new Spear weapon. The cutscenes still feel oddly self serious, but the level and encounter design are still top notch

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

UNHINGED (NETFLIX) An interesting experiment in gaming though Netflix that has you using your phone to interact with the action, sometimes even using it as the character’s own phone. While the novelty is there, the experience overall is a bit thin and generic, but at 30 min it’s worth a shot!

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Aaron Boehm @baronaim.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

SUPER METROID I am not very good at Metroidvanias, so I’m am trying to cure that by going back to the source. What a great game with a shocking amount of atmosphere. Love how well it brings together mechanics, sound, level design and narrative so effortlessly. I’m still not an expert, but I loved it

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Forbidden Solitaire

Alan Cumming in the Traitors US final. He's wearing a gem studded cloak

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jay Dragon 🔜 Metatopia @jdragsky.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

SEVEN-PART PACT, my fantastical ornate TTRPG about powerful wizards, asymmetrical board games, and the pressures of masculinity is now launching on kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sjg...

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Seven-Part Pact

A fantastical, ornate TTRPG from Possum Creek about the might and folly of powerful wizards bound by a venerable Pact.

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conner fawcett @badbucket.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

‘The Orrery of The Seven-Part Pact’ commissioned game board for @possumcreekgames.com and @jdragsky.bsky.social’s upcoming game ‘Seven-Part Pact’ kickstarter.com/projects/sjgames/seven-part-pact

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