Trying to quit the Smokes again

Blowing off steam, literally.

Fuck AI – On Twitch and Mozilla not caring about consent

Mozilla and Twitch are putting the burden on users to say "no" to AI instead of asking them to say "yes".

Gamescom 2026’s Laptop Theft Spree: It’s a Security Problem

Laptops, controllers, and other hardware were stolen over night at this year's Gamescom - and yet, the organizers are doing nothing about it despite promising 24/7 security.

Mimic Interview: Ryan Laley on Asymmetric Horror and Social Deduction | Gamescom 2026

At this year's Gamescom, I had the chance to talk to the developer of MIMIC, an upcoming asymmetric social deduction game inspired by The Thing and Alien: Isolation!

NAME OF THE WILL Interview: Mandy Wong on Daylight-Horror, Shared Karma, and Cult-Puzzles | Gamescom 2026

I had the chance to interview Zeitgeist Studio's narrative designer and creative director, Mandy Wong, about their upcoming daylight horror game, NAME OF THE WILL!

Clerks & Quirks announces New Playtest Coming September 7th

Clerks & Quirks is a really cool game

I Just Rejected my 100th Review Request Because of Generative AI

I've had enough.

Magical Princess Review – A Charming and Surprisingly Deep Raising Sim

In a world where one kingdom loves bread and the other loves rice, you'll have to put extra effort into raising a good daughter that knows which carb is superior. More on that in today's review!

Eldritch Empathy Interview: LUAL Games on Lovecraft, Empathy, and “Combat” Inspired by Papers, Please

Eldritch Empathy is a Lovecraftian narrative roguelite where understanding cosmic horrors might be more important than killing them. I spoke with LUAL Games' Anna-Lena Pontet at Gamescom about empathy, language, player agency, and the game's unusual Papers, Please-inspired "combat."

Having to be nice to people outside of your job… because you work in Service

Just some midnight ramblings and fluff to fill the post count for Blaugust, to be honest

Yashi – Sand Driver Announced by Zefyr: A Thief’s Melody Developer Oneiric Worlds

French solo developer Oneiric Worlds just announced their new upcoming cozy desert road trip, Yashi - Sand Driver!

What does “Digga” mean? A German citizen explains

"Digga, läuft bei dir"

Yet another introduction: What is Indiecator, who the fuck is Magi, and also some updates and music to vibe to

Hello, I'm Magi, and I blog sometimes. (lol)

Cuisineer Review – A Cozy Restaurant Sim and Action RPG Worth Savouring

Venture into dungeons to gather ingredients and cook up a storm in your restaurant to pay off a lot of Debt!

Copa City Review: Prepare the City for the Sport in this Soccer Management Tycoon

When it clicks, Copa City is fun, but often times, it struggles to get there.

Celestial Decks Review: Deep Deckbuilding, Mind Games, and Stunning Art

Celestial Decks' Beta is perhaps one of the most refreshing takes on the CCG genre I've gotten to experience in recent years!

It’s Blaugust again! – My plans for this year’s event!

So many plans, so little spoons...

Blaugust 2026 and AI

Just sharing my two cents on the new policy for Blaugust 2026 and asking folks to abide one simple rule: Don't be a dick.

Volcano Princess Launches on Consoles & Mobile July 30th, New Free Update for the Steam Version on the Horizon!

Volcano Princess is not only seeing a port to mobile and consoles but also is getting a free updated with more content, revisions to its translations, and new language options.

Blaugust 2026 is Coming!

Blaugust 2026 is on the event horizon and it's gonna be stellar!

Denshattack! Review – Tony Hawk Meets Trains in One of the Weirdest Indie Games of the Year

Tony Hawks but Trains! Tony Hawks but Trains! Tony Hawks but Trains! Tony Hawks but Trains! Tony Hawks but Trains! Tony Hawks but Trains!

Demon Lord: Just a Block Review – A Traditional Roguelike That Barely Feels Turn-Based

Demon Lord: Just a Block is a fun, colourful, and accessible entry into the usually grim and excruciatingly difficult genre of traditional roguelikes.

Goodbye, Bel

The world feels quieter without him.

These AI-free Indie Game Demos Earned an Instant Wishlist

One in five games at Steam Next Fest included AI. Luckily, this list is completely free of that slop.

Dead as Disco Early Access Review – All the Right Moves, Not Enough Rhythm

"Martial arts meets Music Video in Dead as Disco", the developers claim, but not everything is as it seems. More on that in today's review!

Steam Next Fest Has An AI Problem, and Players Can’t Filter It Out

20% of Steam Next Fest participants this time use AI, and I'm just frustrated at this point.

Indie Pass, the GamePass for Indie Games, launches on PC!

Indie Pass seems like a cool thing to try out

Far Far West Review – The Most Refreshing Roguelike Shooter I’ve Played in a While

Far Far West is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had with Roguelike-Shooters in a while.

Warding Witches Preview: A Brilliant Indie Bullet Hell Shmup I Discovered at DoKomi

Hands-on impressions of Warding Witches, an upcoming indie shmup showcased at DoKomi 2026, featuring strategic defensive magic, fast-paced combat, and a standout demo experience in the Creative Games area.

I talked to FlatNine Games’ Christine Wade and Harrison Wade about their Upcoming Mystery Indie Game, Letter Lost! (Interview)

I got to interview the developers of Letter Lost and had a grand time!

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