Big shout out to what Tucker has been doing with Dev Dive. What a gift it is to get a meaty convo like this EVERY WEEK.

Cannot tell you how many times @cassmarshall.bsky.social would just hold me and @thederrit.bsky.social hostage explaining the pains the Minions movies took to explain how they missed WW2.

After a few hours with this sequel to an extraordinary, IGF award-winning indie game, I can tell you the vibes so far are transcendant Our thoughts on Moves of the Diamond Hand, which looks to be another masterclass from cult favourite Cosmo D.

Hey it’s @steppinlazer.bsky.social on
Moves of the Diamond Hand!

Thank you!!

After All These Years, it’s Moon Child Moon Child languished in obscurity until the internet discovered the power to be his friend.

For @aftermath.site, I spoke with @seven.eurosky.social about the sudden, viral love for Moon Child and the rocky history that led to it. aftermath.site/moon-child-t...

😍 one of the coolest humans to ever live!

Robert Mitchum, an underappreciated stoner icon

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week Freshly minted CEO Josh D’Amaro is telegraphing what kind of company he wants to lead.

some words on the new disney ceo's first bloodbath www.vulture.com/article/disn...

did u know @panic.com has a secret url in their games when you finish them where you can send mail + get something in return?

first covered on @minnmax.com but been over a year since myself + us at pop been trying to find someone to put this side quest in writing. thanks @stephentotilo.bsky.social!

TEACHING U.S. HISTORY I FOR THE I6TH YEAR IN A ROW... HONK 01% EAT SHIT! KILL ME NOW. THESE BUSES FALL OVER ON TIGHT TURNS ALL THE TIME. MAYBE IT COULD FALL ON ME. COME ON... FALL!! HONK HONK

page 2

Yakuza's Shopfronts Are One Of Life's Little Pleasures - Aftermath Welcome to the world's #1 walking simulator

A great piece by @lukeplunkett.com on @aftermath.site on this incredible sense of place that the Yakuza series provides.

20 years later, Nintendo's weird RPG Mother 3 remains the greatest game never sold Mother 3, the sequel to Earthbound, came out 20 years ago today--but not in America, where it's never been released.

Nintendo released Mother 3, the sequel to Earthbound, 20 years ago today--but not in America, where it's still never been officially released. www.avclub.com/mother-3-rel...

Rebekah is the first of multiple new hires coming in as the site deepens its commitment to original reporting, analysis, and features covering the industry, player communities, and gaming culture.

Also there's finally someone on staff to tackle all the metroidbrania games I'm too dumb for!

where do i get my K(otaku)C hat?

A huge congrats to @ethangach.bsky.social @carolynmichelle.bsky.social @shepardcdr.bsky.social @zackzwiezen.com and @botherer.bsky.social who kept doing great work at Kotaku -- even when parts of the internet proclaimed its death.

I love the addition of @duckvalentine.bsky.social.

Yeah, we chat about that shift as a designer from "This is my goal" to "How do I respond to people who want to be like me?"

congratulations! such a great pairing!!!!

a match made in video games media heaven!

He Won the Biggest Award in Indie Games. Then He Did It Again. The behind-the-scenes story of Titanium Court

One of my goals as a journalist is to enrich people's experiences with media. When you play a new game, that experience is more vibrant and fulfilling because you know the story behind the art.

Why and how was it made? Where does it fit into our culture? What could it make you feel?

Design Room is six months-old (and we're having a sale) Six months in, we look back at what we've gotten up to so far, look ahead at what's coming up, and announce a subscription sale.

We just passed our six-month anniversary, so it seems like a good time to check in and post a sale on subscriptions.

Jeremy Parish & Kate Willaert: Metroid + ’Vania: The Greatest Genre at 40 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm, Panels and Presentations The two most prominent (or at least loudest) chroniclers of Metroidvania history look back at the genre on this landmark anniversary. Why was 1986 such a watershed moment? What the first “true” metroidvania? And why do people keep trying to make the name “search action” a thing?

Kate Willaert: The Forgotten Decade: Historically Important Arcade Games Of The '70s 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm, Video Game Stage Every gaming documentary begins the same way: There was Pong, there was Space Invaders, and then the ’80s happened. Is it true that nothing else important of note happened in the arcade in the ’70s? Or have a number of early, foundational arcade games become forgotten because they’re un-emulatable, and as a result inaccessible? We’ll tell you all about the Top 5 most important arcade games of the ’70s that weren’t Pong or Space Invaders. Kate will be joined by Alexander Smith of They Create Worlds, Ethan Johnson of Play History, and Nathaniel Lockhart of Memory Machine.

This is going to be so cool!

Metroidvanias with @jparish.bsky.social

‘70s arcade history with @playhistory.bsky.social @theycreateworlds.bsky.social @nathaniellockhart.bsky.social

For the first time in our 9-year history:

WE ARE HIRING!

We're seeking a full-time fundraising manager to establish and grow our non-profit's development department - in other words, to raise money and help us grow! Remote-hybrid in the SF Bay Area with benefits!

www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...

one of the greatest culinary achievements of our time. the mixed plate is iconic, but the sandwich is the true king!

happy birthday dude!

36 - one more run I turn 36 today. It’s kind of a nothing age. Technically closer to 40 than 30, but only if I’m being super dramatic about it. You’re not likely to get...

Today’s my 36th birthday. Wrote a blog accordingly.

Thank you!! I’m so glad it resonates!!

game of thrones except instead of family courts it’s our podcasts, and instead of the crown of the kingdom it’s the reputation as number one henry hatsworth fan

He Won the Biggest Award in Indie Games. Then He Did It Again. The behind-the-scenes story of Titanium Court

One of my goals as a journalist is to enrich people's experiences with media. When you play a new game, that experience is more vibrant and fulfilling because you know the story behind the art.

Why and how was it made? Where does it fit into our culture? What could it make you feel?

thank you!! i can't wait to hear your thoughts on a particular breed of fish that plays an unexpected role!

He Won the Biggest Award in Indie Games. Then He Did It Again. The behind-the-scenes story of Titanium Court

What is a "solo developer" in 2026?

The brilliant @apthomson.bsky.social talks about Titanium Court, which began as a COVID side project and, six years later, won the IGF Grand Prize. It hits stores this week, but before you play, you can hear the full behind-the-scenes story -- no game spoilers!