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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 29/09/2026

We’re on the hunt for games writers! Our dream? To find our next staff writer… But freelance opportunities come up each and every month, too. Please DM @mostlyalright.com (Nick, our Games Editor) or if you’re old-school like us, you can also send an email: nick@teamdebug.com Location irrelevant

Nick of Debug magazine reading Debug magazine

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 28/09/2026

Hot on the heels of SGDA’s fantastic Games Day event in Dundee, we were treated to Get Into Games by @intogames.bsky.social Two friends of Debug @alastairlow.bsky.social and @mattstark256.bsky.social (who made Viewfinder, the subject of our first cover story) shared anecdotes about indie game dev!

Alastair Low and Matt Stark on stage at Get Into Games Festival

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 25/09/2026

Charles Cecil of Revolution Software gave a fantastic history of his career in games at @scotgamedev.bsky.social #gamesday this afternoon, featuring this photo of a very young Charles!

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 25/09/2026

Jeff Gardiner, CEO/Founder at Something Wicked Games with some fantastic insights into single player gamedev at #sgda #gamesday today

Jeff Gardiner, CEO/Founder, Something Wicked Games

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 24/09/2026

With Debug #17 fully shipped, we’re going on a road trip to Scotland! Norwich to Dundee, that’s about 8 hours with usual traffic. We might need to stop half way for a meal and a rest… Any recommendations? Leeds? Newcastle?

A statue of a Lemming in Dundee, Scotland

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 21/09/2026

Red alert. Red alert! We don't have a pet photo for Debug #18 - it's the one thing we need before it goes to the printers! Does you have a photo of your pet with an issue of the magazine? Now's your chance to give them indie gaming stardom

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 21/09/2026

By the way, we’re always on the lookout for writers of interesting gaming features… We are very much indie, and there are also limits to what will fit into a print magazine, but we do pay decent rates! Our standard rate is £300 for a researched 1500 word piece. Transparency is good, folks!

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 21/09/2026

Something’s been growing behind the scenes… 🌱 Planted! takes root on the cover of Debug #18. Available 28 September: debu.gg/18

The cover of Debug #18, featuring artwork from Planted!

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 17/09/2026

This cover was bound to look cool

Debug magazine with Voidling Bound artwork

Debug magazine with a Voidling Bound article

Debug magazine contents page (or as we call it, Directory)

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 17/09/2026

Voidling Bound claws its way onto the cover of Debug #17! We learn why it's time to forget everything you expect from monster taming. Hatchery Games is pushing the genre into stranger, darker, and far more unpredictable territory Out now in premium quality print and DRM-free digital: debu.gg/17

Promotional image depicting Debug magazine issue 17, featuring artwork from video game Voidling Bound on the front cover

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 13/09/2026

Double issue launch announcement coming tomorrow evening!

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 13/09/2026

Earlier this week the lovely folks at @evercade.co.uk invited us to hang out in London for the day, where we got to try the new Nexus handheld One highlight was learning that games editor Nick is taller than every Evercade cartridge ever released #debugontour

Debug games editor Nick standing in front of a banner depicting 90 Evercade carts

The Evercade Nexus handheld, playing Doom

Close up of the Nexas screen, featuring the level compete screen from Doom

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 10/09/2026

We’ve been looking forward to this one for a while! @goodboygalaxy.com

Nick from Debug magazine playing Nintendo Switch game Goodboy Galaxy

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 09/09/2026

Today’s arrival… We’re very excited about this one! Shapefarm KK // @kepler-interactive.bsky.social

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 08/09/2026

This Binding of Isaac bumper sticker has seen better days

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 06/09/2026

Who's at PAX West this weekend? Be sure to visit Ukiyo at Booth 633 for a Debug-shaped surprise! @officialpax.bsky.social

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 30/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our colleague Tim Smith passed away earlier this week. Tim joined Debug as Sub Editor earlier this year, and though our time working together was far too short, we were hugely grateful to have someone of his experience and knowledge as part of the team.

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 25/08/2026

Wait… You’re here? We took photos!

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 18/08/2026

We’re heading to gamescom! We’ll be there for the full week, and hope to meet you. Want to hang out and chat video games? Our inbox is open… editor@teamdebug.com

Nick from Debug wearing a purple t-shirt at gamescom 2025

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 16/08/2026

Dead as Disco takes the cover of Debug #16! We’re stepping into the rhythm-fuelled chaos of this brilliantly stylish beat-’em-up, where every punch, kick and dodge lands in time with the music. Out Now - Available in Print and Digital: debu.gg/16

Promotional photograph of Debug #16: The Voice of Independent Gaming, featuring artwork from video game Dead as Disco

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 30/06/2026

And so much more… Here’s the full contents, and you can enjoy a 22-page preview here: debu.gg/15

The contents page for Debug magazine issue 15

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 29/06/2026

And of course, we’ve got retro too. Indie retro! Retro editor Marc brings us a whole bunch of new games for old hardware

Debug indie games magazine, section title: Retro World

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 29/06/2026

With Mewgenics finally out in the wild, we caught up with Edmund McMillen and @tylerglaiel.com to talk plans, pivots and the long road to release - Preview: debu.gg/15

Debug magazine issue 15, featuring an interview with Mewgenics creators Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 28/06/2026

Then go and read (for free!) our massive article all about this cranky little handheld: debu.gg/5

Debug magazine article about Playdate handheld games console

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 28/06/2026

Parking Garage Rally Circuit takes the cover of Debug #15, as we go behind the scenes with the team turning multi-storey car parks into retro arcade racing action Debug #15 is out now in Print and Digital Get yours today: debu.gg/15

The cover and inside pages of Debug magazine issue 15, featuring artwork from Parking Garage Rally Circuit

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 27/06/2026

What is the best gaming event you’ve ever been to? Answers may be printed in the magazine

Debug games editor Nick playing a video game

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 22/06/2026

Developers! We’ve got some data for you… debu.gg/reviews.json This feed contains metadata for every game we’ve ever reviewed. That’s 320 unique titles and counting.

JSON code detailing reviews published in Debug magazine

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 29/05/2026

Thanks for having us at the 2026 Nordic Game Awards @nordicgame.com #NG26 You folks sure know how to put on a show!

Two people on stage celebrating an awards ceremony

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 02/05/2026

Happy Free Comic Book Day It’s technically not a comic, but it is free! Enjoy: debu.gg/9

Front cover of Debug magazine issue 9, featuring artwork from Keita Takahashi’s “to a T”

Internal pages of Debug magazine issue 9, featuring artwork from Keita Takahashi’s “to a T”

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 25/04/2026

For attendees of the Debug Games Festival today Please enter via the Green Gate

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 22/04/2026

It wouldn’t be a festival without music… Gaming violinist Lucia La Rezza, who you might recognise from the BAFTA Games Awards last week, will be performing on our Arena Stage this Saturday! Will you be attending #DGF26? 25 April 2026 // Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich @lucialarezza.bsky.social

A promotional image for Debug Games Festival, featuring a photograph of Lucia La Rezza holding a violin

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 22/04/2026

It's floor plan time! Here's what you can expect to see at Debug Games Festival this Saturday (25 April) We've filled this massive 30,000 sq. ft venue with over 100 playable games, 9 headline stage acts, dozens of traders and artists, an arcade, LifesizeDnD, and even a museum! gamesfestival.co.uk

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 18/04/2026

Come for the games. Leave with a questionable amount of @spriters-resource.com merch. You have been warned…. Join us for #DGF26 😎 One week left! 25 April 2026 // Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 17/04/2026

Very cool to see @fabraz.bsky.social in Famitsu the other week. One of our very favourite magazines 🥰 Can you believe they put out a 180 page magazine EVERY WEEK?!

A Japanese article about video game ‘Demon Tides’ in Famitsu magazine

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 17/04/2026

The Debuggers were at @londongamesfest.bsky.social / New Game Plus yesterday! They had a whole bunch of new games for us to check out 🤩 Unfortunately we’re on deadline for the next issue today, so can’t make it in for day two, but stay tuned for our thoughts in Debug #15!

Nick from Debug holding a bottle of water at New Game Plus, part of London Games Festival

The main stage at New Game Plus, part of London Games Festival

Video game ‘Planted!’ surrounded by fake vegetables at New Game Plus, part of London Games Festival

Video games at New Game Plus, part of London Games Festival

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 15/04/2026

When it’s reset day, but you’re in a hotel miles away from your setup #worldofwarcraft

Nick from Debug Magazine playing World of Warcraft in a hotel room

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 10/04/2026

Attention Creators, Press, and Industry Friends Just a reminder that our first ever Debug Games Festival is taking place in 15 days time and we’d love to have you involved! Join us: www.teamdebug.com/festival/cre...

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 09/04/2026

I’m actually a little scared to say this… We are officially putting on the UK’s biggest indie games expo on Saturday 25th April #DGF26 Biggest, as in more games than any other event currently running As of today, over ONE HUNDRED 😳 You coming? gamesfestival.co.uk

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 03/04/2026

To celebrate the release of OFF for Nintendo Switch, Mortis Ghost signed the game (and a few copies of Debug magazine) at a fan gathering held in Belgium today! Thanks to @piratepr.com for the photos

Mortis Ghost posing for a commemorative photo with two fans at an event venue in Belgium, celebrating the release of OFF

Mortis Ghost signing the Nintendo Switch version of OFF

An OFF fan holding a copy of Debug magazine issue 8, signed by Mortis Ghost

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 19/03/2026

We once had to buy some merch just so we could get in contact with a developer. Remove friction, reap the rewards. You’d be surprised how much harder some folks are making it for themselves…

Simpsons meme featuring a bus driver dressed in blue. The bus driver speaks “Don’t make me tap the sign.” The sign reads “We can’t cover your game if we can’t message you.”

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 17/03/2026

You're right to point this out, and it's out of the few downsides of print. Absolutely a mistake on our part. The digital version has since been corrected, along with future reprints of the physical, and a correction in the latest issue (14)

Correction in Debug #13 digital and reprints

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 13/03/2026

The full stage lineup for Debug Games Festival 2026 is officially confirmed! Join Ashens, Mr John Robertson, Josh Strife Hayes, Did You Know Gaming?, Mr Louis King, Lucia La Rezza, High Scored, and Sonic the Hedgehog artist Duncan Gutteridge on the Arena Stage this April 25 April // Norwich, UK

Promotional image for Debug Games Festival, featuring Ashens, John Robertson’s The Dark Room, Indie Game Awards hosted by Josh Strife Hayes, Did You Know Gaming? Quiz, Mr Louis King’s ‘Game Over, Geek’, Gaming Violinist Lucia La Rezza, High Scored, and Sonic the Hedgehog artist Duncan Gutteridge

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 09/03/2026

Debug #14 arrives like a blanket on a cold winter’s day with one of our most enchanting features to date… Join Vince Pavey as he dives deep into Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth with the team at Hyper Games! Available March 14: debu.gg/14

Promotional image for Debug magazine issue 14, featuring artwork from video game Moomintroll

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 09/03/2026

Absolutely fantastic news! Last February we hosted our @debugawards.com show, featuring several hours of games industry talks. All of these were recorded, but due to a technical issue were lost… Or so we thought… After over a year, the venue’s tech team have found a 4K backup!

Recorded footage from Debug’s Indie Game Awards 2025

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 07/03/2026

We had it good twenty years ago

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Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · 03/03/2026

If you want to see independent gaming events thrive, please consider sharing the original post. We’ve pulled out all the stops to make DGF an amazing experience, and can’t wait to welcome you all to join us! Want to get involved? Our DMs are open That link once again: gamesfestival.co.uk

Marc Jowett and Dan Morris of Debug Magazine, at a video games expo

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