Alex McCumbers
@acmccumbers.bsky.social
Writer and Media Expert, Appalachian, Co-Founder of Forever Classic Games, Executive Editor of Fearzine Magazine, massive indie games, kaiju, anime fan
I had the privilege to meet up with @dan-morris.bsky.social of @fearzinemagazine.com a few weeks back! We had so much fun just hanging out. I genuinely believe we're doing something great with the magazine. If you want to support independent games media, please check us out on Patreon. #horror
Guess who's writing about games preservation again :3
Fearzine@fearzinemagazine.com · 3mo agoWe are thrilled to reveal the cover art for FEARZINE #5 coming this summer. The cover story will focus on the incredible work of the team at @GOG.com for video game preservation and revitalizing some of the most iconic classic horror games. (Cover elements are subject to change before release)
I currently have a few feelers out there for the cover story of an upcoming dino special AND we're pretty confident in our choices for the next few issues of Fearzine. Exciting times! If you're making a dino horror game, get in touch with me! #indiedev #gamedev #dinosaurs
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Over 200 active video game publications. Text. Audio. Video. Reporting. Criticism. Analysis. Blogs. Sites. Networks and wikis. Even in its incomplete form, the document is a treasure trove! I hope it helps you find your next favorite blogger, essayist, reporter, video maker, podcaster, and more!
An Incomplete Catalogue of Games Media in 2026
Find your new favorite video game publications
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For anyone looking for a good hang tonight, Dan @fearzinemagazine.com and I are currently doing a co-op run of #Diablo 2 Resurrected. Twitch.tv/ForeverClassicGames and Twitch.tv/Fearzine
Attention all #Steam players! Missing The Point is in need of Steam reviews! This is an exceptional embodiment of #indiegaming with hand-painted assets, zero AI. Check it out here, $7.99 USD or bundle with Loan Shark or Cyclopean - store.steampowered.com/app/4325040/...
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Low-stress fishing sim with... more than meets the eye. Try to relax and catch some fish. Don't think too much about it.
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@playtracker.bsky.social Does PlayTracker currently allow one to chart their physical games? I'm looking for a database for collecting and checking digital libraries to see if I have something while out and about.
A colleague @fearzinemagazine.com cooked like a Michelin Star Chef on this preview video for #Directive8020, the upcoming sci-fi horror from @supermassivegames.bsky.social Watch - www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2jz...
Could Directive 8020 be the best Dark Pictures Anthology game yet? - FEARZINE Preview
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The dead speak! Wake up with me and Dan as we try out a few games, watch some trailers, and generally check into what's going on in #horror. First up is Mutter by DeadlyCrow Games! twitch.tv/fearzine
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Wake The Dead - A Fearzine Impressions, Demos, and Trailers Morning show - 4.24.2026
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Look alive! Dan and I are streaming impressions, demos, and trailers on www.twitch.tv/fearzine on our new morning stream show. We're doing this to wake up (more for me than Dan) and check out more games more often. Come share a trailer with us or suggest a game for next time! #horror #gaming
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Wake The Dead - A Fearzine Impressions, Demos, and Trailers Morning show - 1.23.22026
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I haven't stopped thinking about #Silksong since it came out. It's a wonderful, frustrating, unforgettable experience.
Forever Classic Games@foreverclassic.bsky.social · 9mo agoAfter spending a considerable amount of time with #HollowKnight #Silksong there is a lot of excellence, strange design choices, and beauty to unpack. Read why it's one of the most thought and discussion provoking games of the year - foreverclassicgames.com/features/202...
A magazine dedicated to #Horror #Gaming is cool, but one that pays every writer that contributes AND predominantly covers indie horror is special. Be a part of our journey today by snagging a copy today. Early backers save money on this issue and we have ad space available, perfect for #indiedev!
Fearzine@fearzinemagazine.com · last yr.!! 📢 ATTENTION !! FEARZINE ISSUE #4 is coming soon! We're celebrating the release of @adinolfi.bsky.social's HEARTWORM with some amazing cover-art by @alamodegames.bsky.social Check out our Kickstarter pre-launch below! 👇👇 www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea... #indiedevs #horror
I am actively searching for Dinosaur Horror/Thriller games for an upcoming project. If you're working on something or even a smaller game project, please let me know! I have amassed about 50, but I need the deep cuts! Any era of gaming! #Gamedev #Indiedev #Horror #Dinosaurs
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Donkey Kong Bananza is pure dopamine. Breaking stuff is absurdly fun. There's a weird ugliness to character models that makes them interesting to look at. The sound and music is delightful and weird. Main characters are overly expressive (though half the NPCs are rocks with google eyes). I love it.
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Working on physical print has been really rewarding here of late. I don't know how to make it sustainable just yet, but I want to do games media forever. Much love to my #gaming #writer colleagues <3 I want a fulfilling future for all of us.
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Starting on June 9th, I'll be accepting review opportunities again for Forever Classic Games (.com) with a focus on #Switch2 indies and gems. This also applies to games with significant updates or performance improvements! Hit me up at Contact (@) ForeverClassicGames (.com)!
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Only 12 hours remain! Back Fearzine Issue #3 on Kickstarter to support independent games media and indie game developers. This is more than a magazine. It's a movement. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea... #Horror #Gaming #IndieGames
FEARZINE #3 (Spring 2025) - Horror Video Game Magazine
Fearzine Magazine is a physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and developers.
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Please consider backing Fearzine Issue 3 on Kickstarter! Supporting this campaign directly supports independent media, indie games, and the horror genre of gaming as a whole. There are so many amazing voices in this magazine that we cannot wait to share with more on the horizon. #Gaming #Horror
Fearzine@fearzinemagazine.com · last yr.👻 So Many Horror Games👻 Here is a sneak peak of some of the wicked games in Issue 3! @cultofthelamb @KillerFrequency #IndieGames #Indiedev #physicalmedia
Not even 12 hours since the launch of the FEARZINE Issue 3 #Kickstarter and we are at $1,700/$4,500 goal! We're confident in our #Horror #Gaming physical magazine and the second issue was a hit, but we want to do so much more! Back us today! - www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea...
FEARZINE #3 (Spring 2025) - Horror Video Game Magazine
Fearzine Magazine is a physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and developers.
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The #Switch2 has me energized and I want to get some thoughts in before retreating back into my cave to finish these book essays. Folks in #indiegames or the third-party space making Switch 2 games or enhancing previous releases, I would love to talk to you for articles on Forever Classic Games.
I picked up Monster Hunter Wilds and I love it but I Demon's Souls has such a grip on me that I actually played it in favor of MH on launch day. Wild times, I tell ya hwut.
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For #indiedev trying to reach @foreverclassic.bsky.social for reviews, news, etc, I am currently inundated with pieces for an upcoming book so most of this month and part of next is dedicated to that. You're welcome to send review pitches as long as you can wait until then for potential coverage.
The world is scary and I'm having it rough transitioning into a job outside of #gaming but I was gifted a healing experience by my partner that made things so much better. I got to pet and hang out with Capybaras at Sustainable Safari in Maplewood, MN! They're so cool and calm.
Having a job outside of games is bizarre. On one hand, it feels familiar because I used to write reviews in between news broadcasts as a production assistant in 2015, but being able only to write after working a full day is abysmal.
I rolled credits on Dread Delusion last night; I really like this game. @foreverclassic.bsky.social review soon! It's a touch flawed, but it does so much with a manageable scope in similar ways to pc fantasy games of the past. It is fantastic to get lost in store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/...
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Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets,...
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We are honored to have our words in the accolades trailer for The Holy Gosh Darn, a hilarious time-travel comedy from @perfectlyparano.bsky.social that is absolutely one of our favorite games this year and an instant classic in the genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uspR...
The Holy Gosh Darn Accolades Trailer
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I meant to livestream Dynasty Warriors 8 after *last* week's video, but was too sick. Therefore, we're complaining about what they DID to Zhang He tonight! Join me at twitch.tv/jimsterling if you want. Or not. Up to you!
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Dynasty Warriors Before What They DID To Zhang He!
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We are such a small team at Forever Classic Games so we often rely on the greater #gaming community for recommendations. We're especially fond of Metroidvania, retro-inspired, survival horror, boomer shooters, and excellent #retrogaming ports / collections. Reach out to us or leave a comment!
Forever Classic Games@foreverclassic.bsky.social · 2y agoAs we get closer and closer to end of the year #gaming accolades, please know that our annual #GOTY post goes out in January to account for December releases and holiday breaks. Any game with a full release in 2024 is eligible. 1/3
