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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Was just looking at the data a popular Steam analytics platform has across our portfolio. Nine games are within 25 percent of the actual (over or under); almost third are more than 50 percent out. It underestimates 48 percent of our releases. Good times.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Absolutely no idea what this door entry code could be.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I had a great time at Game Anglia Direct today. Great talks in the morning, and some gems in the afternooon pitches. Thanks for having me! Check out the Steam event here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4580...

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Game Anglia Direct 2026

Game Anglia Direct is an initiative to help game studios in the East of England improve their games' discoverability!

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Forget wishlists - these are the pre-release stats that really matter. See what all the fuss is about by downloading the demo for Dupery: A Game Of Solo Deduction now: store.steampowered.com/app/3845070/... Just over three weeks to launch.

Over 67k people have played the demo. Median time played is 56 minutes.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Switch and PlayStation players - the tavern will soon be open. Get ready for blackjack like you've never seen it before - coming October 9th.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dupery is so, so, so good. Whet your appetite: whoarethesyndicate.com. And there's a very generous demo on Steam.

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Dupery: A Game of Solo Deduction

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Finished that Spider-Man 2. Like all AAAs it goes on far too long, but really enjoyed most of it. 7/10.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm pleased to report I've still got it. The Royal Writ is out now on Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Game Pass. Really happy more people now have the opportunity to play this brilliant deckbuilder.

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Yogscast Games | Wishlist Dupery! @yogscast.games · 09/09/2026

We think Pluto should still be a full planet and here's why. #indiegame #gaming #pluto

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Counterpoint against the cloud gaming grumps: prompted by the GTA hype and realising I'd like a more convenient way to play it, I bought a second hand PlayStation Portal off eBay. I've been impressed with the cloud streaming side of it. SpiderMan 2 handheld is much more playable than on handheld PC.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My three kings. The Royal Writ - coming to consoles September 10th. Also on Game Pass.

Three Switch games, one of which is the fucking brilliant The Royal Writ, coming to consoles September 10th

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just a brilliant idea for a videogame. I cannot wait to play more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMVm... store.steampowered.com/app/4808850/...

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Solve A Murder From The Outside As A Window Cleaner

YouTube video by Daz Games

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We've had a year of the Royal Writ and still a fucking belter. I wonder what's coming next?

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We came _very_ close to projecting the face of Command & Conquer's Kane onto the eclipse the last time it happened.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I dunno why anyone would pay to get rid of adverts on Reddit when you'd miss on placements like this. I'd like to think it's deliberate on the part of Specsavers. If so - bravo.

A Specsavers advert in the middle of a Reddit discussion which looks like they are insulting the opinion of the poster.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Grateful we can now concentrate on the league #qpr

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy Tiny Teams Day to all who celebrate. It's an extraordinary effort from the Yogs team to organise and manage this event - thanks to all the devs and publishers supporting us this year. There are some cracking Champion games and a host of other discounts and demos. Please enjoy. (From 6pm UK).

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We really like this game - do give it a look and consider supporting if it's your thing too.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I feel uncomfortable acknowledging compliments but I'm very happy to have played a small part in the success of Human: Fall Flat. Happy 10th birthday! What an incredible ride.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I thought it was loads more than 23, so I'm _slightly_ disappointed. May have a proper check again later.

A poster showing all the Muse songs I've seen performed live

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I'm now officially the bravest gamer in the country. What a fucking terrifying/great game that was. First half of it absolutely up there with the scariest I've played. Horrible. Brilliant.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Love the idea of this but currently cursing all the missing pieces from my (brand new) Pac-Man build so not sure I can put myself through it again.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Happy birthday! We could not be us without you.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

S'gonna be good - hop in if you can.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

First run where I've been able to break the deck - was very pleased with this. I scored 52/52 on today's 52! Daily: ♠ 13 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ♥ 13 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ♦ 13 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ♣ 13 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Try to beat my run here: byronicman.com/52/daily.htm...

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52! Daily

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I am fucking shit at my own game. I scored 4/52 on today's Normal 52! Daily: ♠ 1 ■ ♥ 1 ■ ♦ 2 ■■ ♣ 1 ■ Try to beat my run here: byronicman.com/52/daily.htm...

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This is _flying_ at the moment. The demo's proving incredibly popular - and now it's just been made even more good.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I agree with the sentiment but what happens when the physical and digital distributors differ?

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I scored 28/52 on today's Normal 52! Daily: ♠ 7 ■■■■■■■ ♥ 9 ■■■■■■■■■ ♦ 5 ■■■■■ ♣ 8 ■■■■■■■■ Try to beat my run here: byronicman.com/52/daily.htm...

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I scored 29/52 on today's Normal 52! Daily: ♠ 5 ■■■■■ ♥ 8 ■■■■■■■■ ♦ 8 ■■■■■■■■ ♣ 9 ■■■■■■■■■ Try to beat my run here: byronicman.com/52/daily.htm...

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I scored 9/52 on today's Normal 52! Daily: ♠ 4 ■■■■ ♥ 0 ♦ 4 ■■■■ ♣ 2 ■■ Try to beat my run here: byronicman.com/52/daily.htm...

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I have James Bonded. Enjoyed that very much.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I know you're all keen: Shimmering Scars is devastating; Hush a real surprise. The Sickness In You & I is great. Space Debris a perfect closer. The Dark Forest is too close to Ghost for me to fully give it a pass. Very wise of them to get the lows out before the full album so I'm pretty happy.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We've put together some truly crazy launch deals for this, so if you're thinking about picking it up, now is the time. It's a great Survivors/tower defense/chaos generator. Highly recommended.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Oh those were the days. I wonder how Matt is celebrating.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Insane behaviour., top work team.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

For those of you heading to Download - please enjoy some videogames nerds getting bottled on the second stage 18 years ago. The action really starts 1m16s in. Good times. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFAD...