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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 4h

Biomigrant – ‘Cetáceo’ Review Merging the humpback whale song into fresh Afro-Latin electronica....

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Biomigrant – ‘Cetáceo’ Review

Merging the humpback whale song into fresh Afro-Latin electronica.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Under Canopies could be the wildlife photography and farming game I’ve been looking for Cosy survival by befriending the forest animals....

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Under Canopies could be the wildlife photography and farming game I’ve been looking for

Cosy survival by befriending the forest animals.

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LukHash @lukhash.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What was your setup in Y2K? 📺💿🎮 Track 5 on the new album. Order here: lukhash.bandcamp.com/album/neon-a...

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TOEM @swmgames.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

TOEM 2 is OUT NOW on Steam, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, and PlayStation 5! Ready your cameras and get ready to run, jump, and climb your way through cozy environments, uncover hidden paths, check out scenic viewpoints, and help out new friends. store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/...

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I plan to cover as many of those 51 titles as I possibly can!

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'll hop on the #my9games trend which charts my big introductions to (sim)racing, rhythm, party, arcade, and story adventures. Cosmic Wartoad might be the deepest cut. No idea if that game was on anyone elses 80s ZX Spectrum 3 radar but it was our household classic.

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Rotub @rotub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you so much for reviewing Doggy Don't Care, @sitorimon.bsky.social! You can watch the review on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0fs... #doggydontcare #indiegames

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Doggy Don't Care - Review | Chaos Sandbox ala Untitled Goose Game

YouTube video by Higher Plain Games

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Postmodern Machine – ‘The End is a Beginning’ Review Piano-inspired, machine-driven... or machine-inspired, piano-driven?...

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Postmodern Machine – ‘The End is a Beginning’ Review

Piano-inspired, machine-driven... or machine-inspired, piano-driven?

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Marley Carroll – ‘Southern Research Station’ Review Intrspective focus through organic melodies and confident grooves...

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Marley Carroll – ‘Southern Research Station’ Review

Intrspective focus through organic melodies and confident grooves

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Last day leading a team of 60 to tackle decades of problem content and service design (or lack of). 4 years of blood, sweat, and tears and I have learnt lots. I am slightly conflicted moving on before my roadmap was fully delivered. New challenge from Monday as Lead Content Designer. Excited.

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 23/09/2026

Further reinforcing my belief that Microsoft are axing consistently profitable studios, simply because they're not making as much money as their internal projections say the same amount of money invested could *theoretically* make invested in AI. Not that AI has made anything yet, but...

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A reminder that the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is still open to applicants! The deadline is Sunday 27th September 2026! You can read more about the grant here: grants.draknek.org

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Dan Whitehead @danwhitehead.net · 22/09/2026

Nothing will ever be enough for these people.

Microsoft gross profit for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 was $60.482B, a 15.36% increase year-over-year.
Microsoft gross profit for the twelve months ending June 30, 2026 was $225.465B, a 16.28% increase year-over-year.
Microsoft annual gross profit for 2026 was $225.465B, a 16.28% increase from 2025.
Microsoft annual gross profit for 2025 was $193.893B, a 13.38% increase from 2024.
Microsoft annual gross profit for 2024 was $171.008B, a 17.09% increase from 2023.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Forgive the sporadic content since the weekend. I've been quite unwell, so I've been exhausted after work.

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Joshua Foust 🪖🎮 @joshuafoust.com · 21/09/2026

“Everything is 40% more expensive because of AI” is a great line for an opposition party trying to unseat the AI-supported incumbents, if any Democratic consultants wanted to take a short break from dehumanizing trans kids to actually try winning a contested election.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I've been sent press for a stickman game that uses GenAI artwork... for the stickmen. Absolutely no excuse for that level of disgrace.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Yes! Mutilate my fingers for Solitaire!

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I miss the artform of FMV game intros dearly.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Astrosaurox – Review A late 70s / early 80s-inspired coin-op blaster that's just as brutal as the old days you remember....

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Astrosaurox – Review

A late 70s / early 80s-inspired coin-op blaster that's just as brutal as the old days you remember.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

At age 42, I still don't think I've abused anything more in my life than the Kempston Joystick I have for the ZX Spectrum +3. The amount of Olympics and athletics games I had that involved waggling that thing... how it still works is anyone's guess.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Written review to come, but in the meantime, here is my review of the fantastic Throttle Trace: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2QN...

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Trottle Trace - Early Access Review | My Favourite Racing Game of 2026

YouTube video by Higher Plain Games

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · 14/09/2026

It's TIME! TO! GET! HYPE! Today, I get to proudly unveil Steam Hype, the project I've been working on with the help of @hookshot.media for the past two and a half months. A new PC gaming site which aims to demystify PC gaming, cut through the 100+ daily releases and spotlight indies as much as AAA

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Steam Hype

Steam Hype is your go-to destination for discovering the latest, greatest, and most talked-about games on Steam.

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Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · 14/09/2026

The next Triple-i Initiative Showcase is airing on October 8, at 9am PT/5pm UK. Will feature 45 mins of indie game reveals and trailers. (Read more at Gematsu)

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Anamanaguchi signals a new era with hyperpunk anthem ‘Yes I Guess’ Game boy hyperpunk anthems to let all your limbs fly free....

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Anamanaguchi signals a new era with hyperpunk anthem ‘Yes I Guess’

Game boy hyperpunk anthems to let all your limbs fly free.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Inner Echo community releases their field recording community challenge project to take you around the world in 30 minutes 22 snapshots of natural and urban life....

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The Inner Echo community releases their field recording community challenge project to take you around the world in 30 minutes

22 snapshots of natural and urban life.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If anyone wants a list of games to ignore for using gen-AI, there's a handy Steam festival going on to help you. Helped me remove some undisclosed gen-AI titles from my wishlist: store.steampowered.com/curator/4628...

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AI Gaming Festival

Learn how AI being used to games faster than ever, and see some of the games that are being created with the technology.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Superb game now coming to Switch. Don't sleep on this gem.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Laura Misch releases stunning ‘Live at the Barbican’ concert on YouTube A fine hour of alt jazz and songcraft....

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Laura Misch releases stunning ‘Live at the Barbican’ concert on YouTube

A fine hour of alt jazz and songcraft.

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Simon Smith @sitorimon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I've just had some tiger bread for the first time in about 2 years. Damn, it tastes so good.

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Point-and-Click Showcase @pointclickshowcase.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣 Announcing the Point-and-Click Showcase 🎉 Together @amanita-design.net and @rustylake.com are hosting a showcase packed with new game trailers, a dedicated Steam sale, and much more to be revealed. 👀 🔗 Apply NOW: forms.gle/z6e1QQFP9xwT... Follow us for future updates! 🖱️

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