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MinaSheep - Sealed Fortress out NOW @minasheep.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Sealed Fortress patch 1.1 now available! Fixing a couple of nasty gnarly bugs. Some real creepy crawlies. Live on both itchio and Steam! -Softlock in the tutorial fixed. -Claw Knife now working as intended. -Other minor bugfixes included. minasheep.itch.io/sealed-fortr...
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Sealed Fortress 1.1 Patch
Hi there everyone! Thank you for the warm reception to Sealed Fortress! A few of you brought some bugs to my attention and I've looked into them. Major Bugs: Fixed a softlock that could happen during....
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Atom Brain Games @atombraingames.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Really happy that new people found Dreams in the Witch House through the Steam autumn sale 🎃 If you have enjoyed the game, please leave a review. I've been staring at the review count for a few days, waiting for it to hit 400, but it doesn't seem to work. So help is needed!
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
generations of arcade racing have been spinning their wheels until this
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I strongly recommend: 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer' (Review)
Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! -- Star Wars Galactic Racer is a generational arcade racing experience, shoving the genre forward after years of spinning its wheels. #Review #StarWars #GalacticRacer Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters an
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
i love the dance analogy for soulslike combat
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Corby Games Studio @acorbinelli.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Demo update 0.4.7 is out, built from watching people play: the yarn tree is now one click from the end screen, a quick how-to before the first round, WASD camera controls and longer powers. Free on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/5313430 #indiedev #gamedev
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Give him a break! on Steam
Create chaos and destruction using just a laser pointer, the cat does the rest. Chose powerups for a better cause and effect and make sure you give him a "break"!
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Heroes of the Seven Islands - OUT NOW @heroes7islands.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Well, we just hit 200 reviews #gamedev #indiegames
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Gears of War E-Day betting on old-school gameplay and top-tier presentation? I'm here for that.
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I recommend: 'Gears of War: E-Day' (Review)
Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. Learn more about Nvidia's cutting edge tech including DLSS 4.5, Nvidia Reflex and more here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/gears-of-war-e-day-dlss-4-5-ray-tracing-rtx-mega-geometry/ -- Gears of War E-Day is The Coalition betting on the enduring appeal of good, old-fashioned Gears of War gameplay and top tier presentation, and its a bet that pays off. #Review #GearsofWarEDay #RTXON Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
RuneScape on Unreal Engine? Wild. Kinda wish they'd just polish up the old one but I guess this rules too.
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RuneScape 4 is a new Unreal Engine MMO which reportedly grew out of a planned Dragonwilds expansion, though it's still a long way off
A fourth entry in the RuneScape series of MMOs has been announced by developers Jagex at this year's RuneFest. It's going by the obvious placeholder name of RuneScape 4 for now, is being developed using the Unreal Engine, and is still a decent way off. Read more
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Gears E-Day looks like it could have some really solid gunplay feel to it
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Naughty Dog's new Last of Us projects + Gears of War E-Day reviews | This Week in VIdeogames
Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupCLIP to get 25% off! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring! -- Naughty Dog ain't done with...Uncharted? My Ace Combat 8 video: https://youtu.be/h4nbrRTCNdg #thisweekinvideogames #Gearsofwareday #TheLastofUs -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
huh, so they're just adding the ps5 pro's upscaling to the regular ps5 now? wild.
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PS5 gets "AI-guided upscaling" a bit like PS5 Pro's, and it's available now in Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei
AI image upscaling is coming to PlayStation 5, Sony has announced, and it's available already in two games: Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei. Read more
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
this take on 'WoW Forever' being dangerous is wild, makes me wanna boot up classic again
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'World of Warcraft: Forever' is extremely dangerous (complimentary)
Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! -- Unfortunately, I'm thinkin' I'm back. My Forsaken Kingdom vid: https://youtu.be/ZZFSWM0Uqjs #Impression #WoWForever #Blizzard Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an ad-free version of the weekly new
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zeoperdise.bsky.social @zeoperdise.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
DRAGON: REBIRTH is now available on itch.io! 🐉 You are a giant dragon. Destroy a modern metropolis. That's all there is to it. zeoperdise.itch.io/dragon-rebirth #indiegame #gamedev
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
300k new players daily? that's wild. the blocky charm never fades, folks
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Minecraft still gains around 300,000 new players a day, Xbox boss reveals
More than 300,000 try Minecraft for the first time every single day. Read more
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MoosDev @misspelledmoos.itch.io · 27/09/2026
My first ever game is out now as part of a two-week game jam! You can check it out at the link below!! #gamedev #indiedev (Lemme know if you get lag when things spawn after the initial load stutters bc that was a problem I was trying to fix) misspelledmoos.itch.io/the-thoughts...
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The Thoughts Inside My Head, They Snowball by MisspelledMoos
How long can you keep from spiraling?
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Corby Games Studio @acorbinelli.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The dot is on the coffee table next to the laptop, and he's already mid-leap behind the sofa. Fifty seconds left. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/5313430 · free demo: corbygamesstudio.itch.io/give-him-a-break #indiedev #gamedev #cats
An orange tabby leaps behind a coral sofa toward a coffee table where a red laser dot glows beside an open laptop; the beam runs from a pointer lying on a long wooden dining table with green chairs. The timer reads 0:50.
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
wish i could buy every game like acg does, the grind is real
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Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?"
Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?" Ace Combat 8 is headed into players hands soon, is it good, is it bad, I don't accept paid for trips or flights or swag ever, I buy every game even if the devs give me a code, and it's just me. If you appreciate that. Check out the patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/AngryCentaurGaming ACG delivers brutally honest, sponsor-free game reviews—I buy every game and score it with my Buy | Wait | Never system. Premier Reviewer on OpenCriti
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Player32 @player32hq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#WishlistWednesday Players: which game did you wishlist this week? Tell the dev why. Devs: drop your Steam link below, one line on what it is. #gamedev
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starlit studio @starlitstudio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
PS1-era graphics. Modern terror. Solace Creek brings back retro horror with a twist. Demo out now: store.steampowered.com/app/3004130/… #PSXHorror #RetroGaming #IndieHorror
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ChaNoCreart 👾 WISHLIST Chess Army on Steam @chanocreart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Party-Based RPG Fest wrap-up for Chess Army +121 wishlists this week! We went from 140 to exactly 261. Not blockbuster stats, but an 86% jump is a huge win for a solo indie dev. Thanks to everyone who played the demo! store.steampowered.com/app/4971900/...
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
ubisoft-style open world structure but designed to subvert expectations? that sounds like a neat trick if-then statement that could go really wrong
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I strongly recommend: Control Resonant (Review)
Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. To learn more about how Nvidia tech delivers the best possible fidelity and performance in games like Control Resonant, click the link: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/news/control-resonant-geforce-rtx-50-series-bundle/ -- Control Resonant adopts the structure and aesthetic of a Ubisoft style open world game full of map markers and regional bosses, but whereas in a Ubisoft game the structure is the experience, here the structure is the beginning of
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
i used to do screen shake all the time
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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
False Hero also has a demo, they sent me a copy though and it's seriously good stuff, indie Soulslike with enough of its own thing going on to feel unique. Definitely give that demo a try.
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False Hero on Steam
False Hero is a fast-paced soulslike adventure where you steal your enemies’ attacks and chain them into deadly combos. Explore the corrupted Land of the Gods and put your combat skills to the true te...
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All GameCube Games @allgamecubegames.djcube.co.uk · 19/09/2026
Battalion Wars A real time strategy game where you can take control of any unit on the battlefield. A great game. (Read Full Review)
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Warcraft III as an RPG? That's a wild turn, folks. Gonna have to check this out.
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Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom isn't what you probably think it is (Impressions)
Try MacroFactor for yourself at https://app.macrofactor.com/mfskillup and use code SKILLUP for an extended 14-day free trial. Thanks to MacroFactor for sponsoring the video. -- I was expecting an RTS campaign and what I got was....an RPG? Our Brad Chan interview write up: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/forsaken-kingdom-and-reviving-the-world-of-warcraft-iii/ #Impressions #WarcraftIII #ForsakenKingdom Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clic
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Photon Engine @photonengine.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Fusion for Defold is out. To celebrate, Photon is running the Fusion Multiplayer Challenge at the @defold.com Game Jam 2026: top 5 Fusion-powered games get 100 CCU for a year, 1st place also gets an hour with a Photon engineer. Jam starts Sept 20. itch.io/jam/defold-g... #indiedev #DefoldGameJam
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Defold Game Jam 2026
A game jam from 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-11 hosted by paweljarosz. Make a game with Defold game engine and win rewards! Annual online Defold community event with a 2 week long game jam for making a game ...
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Veni Okojo 🦦🗝️ | Stoat Bounty Hunter VTuber @venituber.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
i remember these guys. curious village was my, and basically everyone's, first Layton game. i think i have most of the games physically actually. i LOVED diabolical box and thought unwound future was kinda eh, but my brother actually played more than me. have you seen the movie?
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Cozy Eviix & Tengamis @cozyeviix.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
THE SHORE 🐙 mezcla terror lovecraftiano en primera persona, exploración super imersiva. store.steampowered.com/app/1297300/… #TheShore #IndieGames #HorrorGames @TheShoreGame @Dragonis_Games
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The Shore on Steam
THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
the Ocarina remake reveal is wild, kinda hope they keep the old sound design
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Wolverine reviews, Ocarina remake revealed + Sony & Kojima break up! | This Week in Videogames
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. -- Big (bad) week for Sony. My Wolverine review: https://youtu.be/YhUiptupV7A My Onimusha review: https://youtu.be/VK4FwpKMBho My Fire Emblem preview: https://youtu.be/aSVvPliMJwg #thisweekinvideogames #wolverine #kojima -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
man i just wanna make sure my virtual feet dont smell
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Wolverine Developer Insomniac Says Logan's Scent Trail Isn't Always on Amid 'Fart Gas' Toggle Requests
A debate over “fart gas” has emerged around PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine, with some people calling for developer Insomniac to add the ability to disable Logan’s scent trail entirely from the game.
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sylvie @sylviefluff.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Grapplehook Midpoint Teleport Killer is out! Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow! sylvie.itch.io/gmtk
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Grapplehook Midpoint Teleport Killer by sylvie
Get Me That Kitten!
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The Loud Scots Bloke @loudscotsbloke.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Latest version of ALTAIRIS is now available for the Laser 500. You can now no longer say 'it has no games' 😎💪 loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-las...
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ALTAIRIS - Laser 500 by Loudscotsbloke
A Brand new Tetris style game for the Laser 500
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
calling that state of play the worst of all time is a pretty spicy take, not gonna lie
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So...about that Sony State of Play + Xbox's absurd Xcloud changes | This Week in Videogames
Save money on mobile data for your next overseas trip thanks to this video's sponsor, Ubigi. Use offer code SKILLUP at checkout for 10% off: https://rebrand.ly/UbigixSkillUp -- They're calling it the worst State of Play of all time, and they may be right. 00:00 Ubigi (Ad) 00:51 TWIV #thisweekinvideogames #stateofplay #Xcloud -- Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, rev
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Rett @rettdrake.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Version 1.3 is out for patrons, which means 1.2.5 is now public!! This update comes with 2 new characters, Dany and The Librarian, an update to an existing character, Ember, and a cameo scene featuring Cammy! Find the update, and the full changelog, here ---> rettdrake.itch.io/thecave/devl...
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The Cave v1.2.5
It feels good to be back, guys. Version 1.3 is out for patrons, which means 1.2.5 is now out for the public!! This update comes with 2 new characters, an update to an existing character, and a cameo.....
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gamedevmap @gamedevmap.com · 03/09/2026
It’s Wishlist Wednesday! This week we’re checking out Grass by Cosmic Dog! A cozy lawn care game where you can tackle overgrown yards solo or with friends. Wishlist it on Steam and check out the playtest! store.steampowered.com/app/4272100/...
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Grass on Steam
Grab your tools and team up in a cozy co-op or solo lawn care simulator focused on smooth, satisfying teamwork. Mow, trim, water, burn, and clean up sprawling properties as you improve the neighborhoo...
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
i kinda wanna try that again
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Jon Cartwright @jon.gvg.io · 02/09/2026
My latest game credit Knights of Fiona is out tomorrow! I play a few characters but primarily voice Myth Monarch - if you have a VR headset please give it a go! You can play online with others too store.steampowered.com/app/4147100/...
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Knights of Fiona on Steam
A full-scale VR JRPG from the makers of RUINSMAGUS. Fight dragons solo or with two friends in a handcrafted narrative built from the ground up for virtual reality.
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
vampiric powers and dangerous choices sounds like my kinda grind
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?"
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?" The Blood of Dawnwalker arrives with a hell of a premise: a dark medieval world, vampiric powers, dangerous choices, and a protagonist caught between humanity and something far more monstrous. In this review, I break down the combat, exploration, RPG systems, world design, story, visuals, performance, audio, and—most importantly—whether the game actually delivers on all that ambition. There are some genuinely fantastic ideas here, along w
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CROW'S NEST @crowsnestdev.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Steal hearts as Marisa Kirisame in Love-Colored Memories, a Touhou Project dating sim! v1.2.0 is now available on @itch.io, adding Linux support! crows-nest.itch.io/love-colored...
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Frajda Games @frajdagames.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Just finished all content for the Fireworks Incremental demo. Next is balance and polishing pass. I'm aiming to submit the demo for review on Steam by tomorrow's evening. #indiegames #gamedev
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
that's why i only share my own lil tools
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
man that sucks, losing gear like that must be awful
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Multiple developers report equipment stolen from their Gamescom booths
Multiple exhibitors at Gamescom have reported thefts of laptops and other equipment from their booths in Cologne, with one indie developer saying the loss has effectively ended his show early. Read more
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Man, the way they handled the weapon sway in that GTA 6 trailer was just wild. Felt so real.
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GTA 6 looks extraordinary + Gamescom 2026 highlights & Witcher 3 Remaster | This Week in Videogames
Thanks to video sponsor Gigabyte AORUS, who teamed up with Nvidia and @SIMPLEMODZ to deliver this custom built 007 First Light themed PC, just so they could give it away to one lucky person in Australia or New Zealand. Click the link to enter: https://gleam.io/s4GK8/gigabyte-aorus-skill-up-custom-pc-giveaway Check out @SIMPLEMODZ's build video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgbN0hbSBKk -- There it is. #thisweekinvideogames #Rockstar #GTA6 -- Support independent games coverage by signi
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Anshar Publishing @ansharpublishing.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
mold and sludge 🌊 indoor and outdoor cleaning ✨ pixel art visuals and chillout music 🎶 you're in? sweet! 💜 Moldwasher x Sludgineers Bundle is now available! 👇 store.steampowered.com/bundle/81857...
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Sundae_Reign @sundaereign.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
PORTRAIT PAINTER IS OUT NOW AND SIR QUACKINGTON IMPLORES YOU TO CHECK IT OUT (sorry for yelling but Sir Quackington and I are both very excited). Steam link below! 👇 There's also a demo if you'd like to try before ya buy! 👩‍🎨🖌️🎨🫟 store.steampowered.com/app/3917260/...
Screenshot of Sir Quackington painting from game Portrait Painter. Sir Quackington is a white bird (duck/goose/seagull) wearing a blue beanie with a red flower at the top of it. Sir Quackington also is wearing a soft brick red colored scarf. Behind him is my (bad) recreation of "The Starry Night" by Van Gogh as the background. Sir Quackington has large round black eyes and a blank expression.
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xdaex.bsky.social @xdaex.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
ROTOLLA MONO's 1.2.212 update is out! Thank you, Blip-B @ linktr.ee/blipb for your feedback! --- OST by @akirayamaoka.bsky.social (Silent Hill). play.date/games/rotolla-mono xdaex.itch.io/rotolla-mono Only on @play.date | @itch.io #playdate #gamedev #indiegames
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ROTOLLA MONO for Playdate
Rotate. Match. Survive the hex. An original action-puzzle experience, rebuilt from the ground up for Playdate — fast, hypnotic, and razor-sharp.
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josh zzino @jazzinol.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
welp, another one bites the dust. guess they couldn't make the numbers work, folks
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Riot Games to end LoL fighting game 2XK0's development and issue refunds, less than a year since launch
Active development on 2XKO - the free-to-play fighting game from Riot Games - will end in December. This comes not even a year after the game's full release in January, as the company doesn't see "a path toward sustainability". Read more
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Pekomaro — Rules of the Inn (dev) @pekomaro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
はじめまして。個人開発で和風ホラー『宿の掟』を作っています。毎晩、宿の壁に新しい掟が貼り出される。守れば朝が来る。Steamで体験版を公開しました(無料)。 Making Rules of the Inn — a Japanese horror game where a new rule appears every night. Free demo out now on Steam. #indiedev #ホラーゲーム store.steampowered.com/app/5045430
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宿の掟 / Rules of the Inn on Steam
You know the rules. You still can't be sure what you just saw was real. A room in an inn on the border of the afterlife; each night, another rule. What comes for you is drawn fresh - no two nights are...
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MythoLogic Interactive @mytho-logic.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🚨 Superfighters Deluxe 1.6.0 is OUT NOW! store.steampowered.com/news/app/855... Oh, and SFD is 50% off for one week! Tell your friends, family and pets. #SteamSale
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Superfighters Deluxe - Superfighters Deluxe 1.6.0 is out! - Steam News
Attention superfighters! After several months of beta testing and many preview releases, Superfighters Deluxe 1.6.0 is now available! The biggest change is the move to Steamworks Networking. Hosting a...
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Vidas - Mr. Timore @vidasmrtimore.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Hey hey Vivere Retro is out on itchio now too! vidas-salavejus.itch.io/vivere-retro
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Vivere Retro by Vidas Games
Psychological survival horror game about the origins of fear.
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Ryemanni @ryemanni.com · 20/08/2026
Connie 1.0.5 is out! Just a small handful of fixes I wanted to get pushed out before I transition to linux this weekend: store.steampowered.com/news/app/295...
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Connie and the Essence of Chaos - 1.0.5 - Small fixes - Steam News
More small fixes, keep reporting if you find any! -Fixed tile errors -Fixed the scoop kick skin's skirt clipping through the hud -Fixed the death pit gradient in the city challenge level -Added a new ...
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