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@dovetail.bsky.social
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Hi! I'm Dovetail 🕊 (Erik), and I host Pages of Play, a book club for gaming narratives. Please join in our discord: discord.gg/jMzR6WdpTR. I also write reviews for So Many Games: bsky.app/profile/somanygames.co.uk

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 28/09/2026
🌟 Presenting the LudoNarraCon 2026 Official Selection 🌟 🎮 51 narrative indie games 🗓️ October 8–15 PT on Steam 💙 Supported by @jacobgeller.com, @lookingfor.game, @remapradio.bsky.social & @thisweekinvideogames.com 🌐 More info at bit.ly/FTLNC2026 📬 Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated!
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John • Gaming In The Wild @gaminginthewild.com · 18/09/2026
New pod, for your weekend! On the agenda: ✨ What Onimusha gets right (spoilers: it's a lot) ✨ What Sony is getting wrong (spoilers: also a lot) ✨ 2026's next indies ✨ And more! Apple: tinyurl.com/gitw297 PocketCasts: pca.st/3vha70ud YouTube: tinyurl.com/ytbb297 Patreon: patreon.com/gaminginthewild
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drstclair @drstclair.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Just finished Big Walk from @househouse.com. One of those generational games that is almost a required play. We played with 5 games from about the world, with most not ever meeting in person. Yet we formed a bond that felt like real friendship. Easily in my Top 5 for the year.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Hidden Gem alert 💎
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Check out my latest piece on Ambrosia Sky!
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"The sun is setting on the Solarians." I didn't realize at the time how true this sentiment would be for my friend, Rick @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social. Please have a listen, folks, even if for no other reason than to honor the legacy of one of the most pensive, thoughtful people I have ever known.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Wow, 25 years of playing Xbox. I still remember that first day, playing the Halo 1 campaign co-op in a friend's basement. www.trueachievements.com/xbox25/1251840
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DovetailTrue17's #Xbox25 Milestones
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We had a fantastic conversation with Kaitlin from @softrains.bsky.social about the surprising ways Ambrosia Sky champions honor, respect, and care within the role of a death cleaner pca.st/episode/4725...
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|BTL| Ambrosia Sky - Developer Interview
Between the Lines (BTL) is a sub-series of the Pages of Play podcast where we explore hidden gem indie games. In this episode, Erik and Caleb interview Kaitlin Tremblay, narrative director at Soft…
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Saltstone Studios ⚓️The Hearth and Harbour⚓️ @saltstonestudios.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Erik has a great take on one of the core pillars of The Pale Beyond in this lovely bitesize podcast 🩵❄️
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Big shout-out to @funandgamespod.bsky.social for letting me elaborate on why I find The Pale Beyond so special!
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Paper or plastic? pca.st/episode/e58d...
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|14| Tides of Tomorrow
David, Caleb, and Erik follow eachother around a plastic-punk world, for better or for worse.Pages of Play podcast is a book club for gaming narratives, where the hosts discuss their personal…
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I had the amazing opportunity to interview some of the team behind Ambrosia Sky! Check out the full interview below.
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Sampling The DNA of Ambrosia Sky: An Interview with Soft Rains | So Many Games
We speak with developers Kaitlin and Joel from Soft Rains on their alien fungi cleaning game Ambrosia Sky.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Check out my review of The Caribou Trail! A war game more about waiting than waging battle.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
@raygan.me from @shortgame.fm joins me for a chat! Come see what games rise to the the top for both narrative excellence and brevity. pca.st/nb5ag5it
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|OTS| The Short Game
Off the Shelf is an interview format of the Pages of Play Podcast where we bring a guest on the show to talk about the following scenario: “Imagine you have a library full of books that represent to…
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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 04/06/2026
We've kicked off a read & play club in our Discord. We read two chapters of a book a week, discuss, then once the book is finished we play a game inspired by the book. Walden is the current featured book, with the game of the same name to play. Come join in the fun: discord.gg/Zee2vYQsUs
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Warning, listenting to this episode may forever change the way you think about that art you have hanging on your wall. pca.st/b8x6cu4k
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|13| Relooted
David, Caleb, and Erik nab some artificats and run! They will never think of museums the same way again. Pages of Play podcast is a book club for gaming narratives, where the hosts discuss their…
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Check out my review of this fascinating game narrative experiment. If you like when developers try new systems to tell their stories, this is certainly one to check out.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
This was such an interesting game to talk about. We are so happy it resonated with some folks!
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Hello everyone! We have some more steam game giveaways ready for you: Blippo+ and Thank Goodness You're Here. To claim either, tag us in a bluesky post where you share your favorite Page of Play episode. I'll DM you to confirm which game you want afterwards, and share the code. Simple as that!
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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Mixtape Isn’t Confused About When It’s Set – Even If Players Are | So Many Games
Untangling the confusion around a divisive runaway hit.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Our meatiest interview yet! 🥩 Thanks @benjamming.bsky.social for going there with us. Relooted provided the backdrop for such a great conversation on game design and contemporary issues. pca.st/8988xkok
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|BTL| Relooted - Dev Interview
Between the Lines (BTL) is a sub-series of the Pages of Play podcast where we explore hidden gem indie games. In this episode, Erik and David interview Ben Myres, CEO and creative director at…
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
If the article intrigues you, be sure to check out the devlog video series about making this game on the Eastshade Studios YouTube page. It's brilliant.
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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
"To become someone else entirely, via interactive art, is a pathway in the long journey to becoming a more compassionate person." It was such a delight to collab with @somanygames.co.uk & @dovetail.bsky.social to publish this beautiful piece on empathy and gaming 💜 nosmallgames.com/2026/04/echo...
Graphic announcing a new article on the No Small Games website, in collaboration with the gaming reviews and features site So Many Games. It features the So Many Games logo and a screenshot of the article "Echoes of Another: How Gaming Creates Empathy"
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
I am so honored to be a part of the collab project! @katerblossom.bsky.social and @aspecificegg.bsky.social embody what this article is all about, so it's so cool to join forces with them on this topic.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Check out my review of my favorite game of 2026 this far!
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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
"Cozy horror is often infused with humour, curiosity, or charm, which makes the horror all the more effective when it emerges. It is the contrast between comfort and unease that gives these indie games their impact." Read this latest piece from @somanygames.co.uk - nosmallgames.com/2026/03/cree...
Graphic announcing a new article on the No Small Games website, in collaboration with the gaming reviews and features site So Many Games. It features the So Many Games logo and a screenshot of the article "Creepy, Cozy and Bloody Brilliant"
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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 23/03/2026
@nosmallgames.bsky.social comes to So Many Games as the wonderful @aspecificegg.bsky.social brings us her article on five women in indie game development that you should be following in 2026! Now live on So Many Games: somanygames.co.uk/articles/wom...
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In the bottom middle a mobile phone shows a preview of the article. To the left of the phone is the No Small Games logo and to the right is a picture of Emily, the writer of the article.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The "So Many Small Games, No?" collab
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
What are the next four games you intend to finish?
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
February 2026 Hidden Gem list is up! The key art theme for this month is "A color in the dark." store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
We got some great Q&A submissions for our latest episode on TR-49, including some from @jon.inkle.co himself (thank you)! Enjoy the show. pca.st/episode/492d...
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|12| TR-49
David, Caleb, and Erik venture deep into the archives of a codebreaking machine in search of a stolen book. Pages of Play podcast is a book club for gaming narratives, where the hosts discuss their…
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
My review details how I had a ton of fun with this game while learning a few things about Africa. @plante.bsky.social was spot-on to call it edu-tainment.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
If you will be nextfesting this week like me, So Many Games is a trusty navigator.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Alfred Nguyen, the creative director at @throughlinegames.com, to take a peek behind the curtain of Forgotlings. It was a very "anima"ted conversation 😉 , we hope you enjoy it! pca.st/episode/02b2...
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|BTL| Forgotlings
Between the Lines (BTL) is a sub-series of the Pages of Play podcast where we explore hidden gem indie games. In this episode, Erik and Caleb interview Alfred Nguyen, the creative director at…
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We did something a bit different and decided to invite 6 of our podcaster friends to come together and do a short panel about the art and craft of making content. We hope you enjoy it and find some inspiration for your own creations! pca.st/9uw23yar
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Review in progress for @somanygames.co.uk !
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John • Gaming In The Wild @gaminginthewild.com · 07/02/2026
Cutting down beautiful trees and hunting legendary beasts always leaves me a sense of lingering guilt, even if it's only a game. Why is that?
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Do Video Games Have A Resource Collection Problem?
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Here are the PoP hidden gem games from January. Have you tried any of these? store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Definitely worth checking out! We did a review of this game plus a deep dive into the studio that made it in a Between The Lines episode last year.
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John • Gaming In The Wild @gaminginthewild.com · 29/01/2026
Sorry not sorry to yr wallet, friends youtu.be/ma3p_h-FEow?...
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I'm Writing A Book About Citizen Sleeper 2 For Lost In Cult!
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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 28/01/2026
We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase! Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling 💝 More details soon! 🚶storyrich.games
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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 15/01/2026
We’re upping our community gaming in our Discord server in 2026. With our Year in Gaming and a Bracket challenge happening right now and a game club, with a short game theme in which the games are chosen by you, is starting next month! It’s the perfect time to jump in! discord.gg/rXmggFa7sZ
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We have some steam games to give away! Please quote this post on your profile feed with a link to your favorite Pages of Play episode and a line or two about why you liked it. Then I'll DM you to give you your choice among these free games below (first come, first serve).
The Case of the Golden IdolThank Goodness You're HereGenesis Noir
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John • Gaming In The Wild @gaminginthewild.com · 07/01/2026
Podcasters and YouTubers: comment on this megathread to be added to a good little creator directory.
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Explore this post and more from the indiegametube community
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Here is our selection of the December 2025 story-driven Hidden Gems! store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...
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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 02/01/2026
In the first of a new monthly series of articles @gaminginthewild.bsky.social runs down his most anticipated releases for January 2026! somanygames.co.uk/articles/ind...
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TinyGaming @tiny-gaming.net · 01/01/2026
www.tiny-gaming.net/posts/hidden... > 2026 is here! And with it, I think I would love to share five games that, in my eyes, didn't get quite the love and attention they deserve. Hidden Gems, if you will! Fun, polished, unique and well worth your time - and that's a TINY GAMING promise! #indiegames
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
I love explaining Fantasy Critic to my friends who play fantasy football. I kinda take the RBBC approach to drafting games. It worked out well for me this year! I took first place 🥇🥇 in 2 of my leagues and 4th in the other.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Come check out what our crew came up with! I am sure you will find a few surprises in there.
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Pages of Play Podcast @dovetail.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
As we wrap up the year, I can't help but reflect on how special the Off the Shelf series has been to me. So, I want to take this moment to both thank and highlight my amazing guests (see more about these shows in the comments).
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