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Emily | No Small Games @aspecificegg.bsky.social · 11h

Breaking news: this just in, video games GOOD 🎤

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 12h

Evwry day we near the @prisonofhusks.bsky.social release is a day closer we get to salvation. Cannot wait.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just one stream this week! But it will feature ladychip and I playing Orbitals... sooo.... yeah it's gonna rule. Taking some time off to catch up on work and to plan out spooky season for the stream.

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ashley bardhan @ashleybardhan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

is there a better word than devastated? (shattered? fly-swatted?) anyway i've been laid off. i joined gamesradar+ as a freelancer in 2023, and the site had my lifelong admiration by the time i became a senior writer in 2024. i'll miss it lmk if u need a creepy🧟‍♀️ gurl: ashleybardhan(at)gmail(dot)com

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TOEM @swmgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There's less than 24 hours until TOEM 2 is out! ⏰ Check out the map below to see what time it'll be available to you 🖤🤍 TOEM 2 is launching on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 1 + 2

6:00 am PDT, 9:00 am EDT, 10:00 am BRT, 3:00 pm CEST, 3:00 pm SAST, 6:30 pm IST, 9:00 pm CST, 10:00 pm JST, 11:00 pm AEST

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Josh | Still Loading Podcast @stillloadingpodcast.com · 29/09/2026

There's been a jump in downloads of the podcast recently. So to anyone giving my show a try recently just wanted to give a huge thank you! It really means a lot 😀

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GC is Doing Whatever @gcvazquez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nope. Nuh uh. We're not discussing Random Encounters as a Good or Bad thing. We're not doing it. It's a tool. It is a game design approach. It has nothing to do with being good or bad in a vacuum. There are good and bad examples of how you can use it. Please think differently about these things.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Toem 2 was a really timely game for me, but it also felt all too familiar in some ways. I was a bit torn. Would love to hear about your experience playing it when it comes out!

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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Regardless of your history with the genre, Kyle Thompson’s Well Dweller makes a strong case for any player to fall in love with the metroidvania… or fall back in love, as the case may be." Read @aspecificegg.bsky.social's review of Well Dweller - nosmallgames.com/2026/09/well...

Graphic announcing a new review from No Small Games, of the game Well Dweller, featuring a screenshot of the website and key art from the game.

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Dinosire @dinosire.com · 28/09/2026

🧼🦖 The FREE demo for my cleaning platformer game Dino Cleanup is live on Steam! Check it out, let me know what you think, and spread the word! store.steampowered.com/app/4687290/... #indiegames #cozygaming #dinosaurs

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Broke: 9 games that made me Woke: 9 games that broke me

A 3x3 grid of games that were so immensely difficult or taxing for my pea brain that i gave up on them or i gave up a part of my soul to beat them.

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Mat Piscatella @matpiscatella.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"The problem is that taken together, none of this feels like strategy, and it certainly doesn't feel like a vision of what Xbox is actually going to be once this reset completes." 🎯

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Mina the Hollower is my big rage game this year, and I don't know if I have it in me to finish it, but man does it have some moments of brilliance.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We continue Rat Week! Day 3 begins now with me jumping back into Mina the Hollower after several months for a short morning stream! twitch.tv/chipdip18

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RAT WEEK (Day 3) // !ratweek | Streaming mina the hollower.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Stranded without a coin in the village of Tresna, Will must open shop again as he dives into an interdimensional adventure. Explore dungeons, loot ancient relics, sell them, and reinvest in the town's prosperity. Learn more on Moonlighter 2 in our full 1.0 review: somanygames.co.uk/review/moonl...

A man with white hair wears a white shirt with a green waistcoat. He also has a green headband on.

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"Moonlighter 2 fixes its one real stumble, adds a satisfying ending and an endgame that keeps its cozy loop alive, and finally reaches the consoles it was born for."

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Star Wars Zero Company surprised me, and surpassed Cameron's wildest dreams. Our episode on the excellent game from Bit Reactor is out now on all major platforms! open.spotify.com/episode/0C7X...

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Star Wars Zero Company

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I am happy to report the following: Well Dweller has the juice.

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The Indie Informer @theindieinformer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If we're sharing independent websites, I've got a two-in-one treat for you: The Indie Informer not only highlights indie games but is also 100% independent itself! theindieinformer.com

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The Indie Informer

Indie game coverage from indie journalists.

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Gregorios Kythreotis @eteogreg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s Sable’s 5th Anniversary! I’ve written some reflections on what the game means to me, and to celebrate I’m delighted to announce that @lostincult.co.uk are reprinting the Sable Design Works Find out more here: www.eteogames.com/sable-turns-...

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Sable Turns Five with a Design Works Reprint

Reflecting on the Five-Year Anniversary of Sable, and announcing a reprint of the Sable Design Works art book.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

An excellent opening stream to Rat Week. We got 20/32 achievements in Rocket Rats in 3.3 hours. Excellent game. Tomorrow morning, more rats.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rat Week begins! Streaming a pixel art rat bullet heaven game, Rocket Rats. Let's see how many achievements we get tonight. twitch.tv/chipdip18

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RAT WEEK (Day 1) // !ratweek | Streaming rocket rats.

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Jordan Middler @jordanmiddler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Letting Halo go from the coolest franchise in the world to becoming something you bin off to Activision is all-time mismanagement. Its impossible to explain to someone young just how massive and, crucially, COOL Halo was. No one under 20 cares these days. Why would they?

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Harper Jay @dreamcastaway.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In retrospect, Obsidian getting Pentiment out there into the world before Microsoft exploded really feels like they pulled off the weirdest heist in gaming history.

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soccrstitious @soccr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The two Hellblade games are gorgeous and underappreciated works of art. I'll miss this studio. I'll mourn the loss of the falsely promised third Senua installment.

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 21/09/2026

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family. Learn more in our full review: somanygames.co.uk/review/well-...

A bird wearing a straw hat and matching clothes is holding a lot match while standing on a massive red hand.

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"Well Dweller is full-stop one of my favorite Metroidvanias in recent years. Its combat against standard enemies aside, everything else on offer is best in show for the genre, especially its art style, tone, and soundtrack."

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Fuz - Froggonit free game out now! @fuzgames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

AND it's going to be free! 🐸 #indiegames

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Aerial_Knight @aerialknight.com · 21/09/2026

Hell us get to 20 steam reviews 💪🏿

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’m playing on a Switch after playing on Switch 2 and man, this thing is tiny. Then i remembered that i beat BOTW on a Switch lite.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

To celebrate this random week in September, we're doing Rat Week, in which you are all cordially invited in on the inside joke of the stream and we play rat and garbage themed games! Pop in whenever you can!

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I’ve been badly behind on things at work all semester and i finally caught up, and let me tell you, a Saturday without work is bliss.

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Mr. Sleepy Man 💤 @mrsleepyman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

‼️ GUYS MR. SLEEPY MAN IS OUT ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH RIGHT NOW 💤

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2 Left Thumbs @2leftthumbs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

👑 Crown Siege is OUT NOW store.steampowered.com/app/4310440/...

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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 18/09/2026

Submissions for our debut Steam event, Grand Theft Autumn, are now open until Oct. 16th 🍁 Indie developers and publishers who have launched a game and/or significant content updates in 2026, or who will be launching a game in Q4 2026 are encouraged to submit. Link to full details and form ⤵️

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Grand Theft Autum | Nov. 2026 — crowbar.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Guy next to the pope is trying to convince him that this is a good thing.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

They would ask why I’m not currently in a band.

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TOEM @swmgames.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It’s hard to believe, but TOEM released on this day 5 years ago! We made a video to reflect on the past few years and thank everyone who has supported us no matter when you joined us on our journey. Also, TOEM is 90% off on Steam and Nintendo Switch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5NQ...

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TOEM - Celebrating 5 Years

YouTube video by Something We Made

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Once again, Ash is spot on. I totally agree. The Blood of Dawnwalker (i also have been saying it wrong) is one of my favorite games this year because of its friction.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The time mechanic rules. It’s one of the most inspired parts of the game. It creates an incredible sense of urgency. Dont chuck it out.

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Dave Jackson | Tales from the Backlog @realdavejackson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When we say a game "holds up", what do we mean by that? What standard does it hold up to? Do games "age"? Patrick and James of Retro Spectives podcast joined me for lengthy discussion around some of the language we use when talking about old games. talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/holdingup

Tales from the Backlog discussion- Do Video Games "Hold Up"?

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I love this game. Highly recommend it for pixel art enthusiasts and RPG fans.

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popagenda @popagenda.co · 16/09/2026

DOSA DIVAS from @outerloopgames.bsky.social, a notable game of this year in our opinion, just received a BIG quality of life update! 🌶👩‍🍳🤖 The game is also currently 30% off on Steam as part of the Party-Based RPG Fest. Give this colorful, heartfelt, and breezy RPG a look! 🙂 s.team/a/2950710

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Back from out of town, back to streaming this week, gearing up for Rat Week next week. Playing Hypnos for a few hours before I go into work. Hope to catch you in here! twitch.tv/chipdip18

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Hypnotized by Hypnos?! // #giftedkey | Streaming hypnos.

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It’s been fun watching the development of Dino Cleanup, stoked for the demo!

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Jake | POB | SMG | chipdip18 @chipdip.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Went camping at Shi Shi Beach in WA and this place is one of my new favorites.

Small cove at Shi Shi Beach, WA. Pictures is a tide pool, several orange and purple starfish, and a tall rock outcrop.

Pictured is a mature sandfly with bright orange antennae and legs.

Pictures is a chrome and chipped hermit crab shell and the edge of a tide pool.

Pictured is the horizon line of Shi Shi Beach, WA. Many rock outcrops and tide pools with marine life are pictured.

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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 11/09/2026

Ah, so there's the problem. Kojima was making a Kojima game.

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