Joseph Hooper
@th3hoopman.bsky.social
Only a software developer so I can fund my video game obsession and feed my dog. Owner - CantPause.com / YouTube.com/@cantpause Writer @theindieinformer.bsky.social Co-Host @crossplayconvos.bsky.social joseph.cantpause@gmail.com
Reposting this because I posted it in the wee hours of the night and people should know about this game
Joseph Hooper@th3hoopman.bsky.social · 2w agoI'm a fiend for immersive puzzle games and Dimhaven: The Lost Source defintely scratched that itch. Still, I left wanting a little more. open.substack.com/pub/cantpaus...
I'm a fiend for immersive puzzle games and Dimhaven: The Lost Source defintely scratched that itch. Still, I left wanting a little more. open.substack.com/pub/cantpaus...
Dimhaven: The Lost Source Is a Pleasant Yet Imperfect Test for Puzzle Enthusiasts
The most frustrating part about this game is how good certain sections are compared to others
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Been saying this for awhile now. The argument is that Xbox trained people to not buy games, but then these games get ported to PlayStation and sell nothing. And the games that do exceptionally well conveniently override the "do not buy games" mental block Xbox players have. Doesn't add up.
Mat Piscatella@matpiscatella.bsky.social · 2w agoGame Pass can not be, at the same time, this incredible, giving-away-games free demand destroyer as well as a service that hit a subscriber cap, failed to drive a significant Xbox Series installed base and allowed for games like Forza to be ported to PlayStation and sell massive numbers.
@thunderlotusgames.com Are we going to hear any more about At Fate's End this year? 👀
It's an opinion piece, so the author has the right to dunk on whatever they want, but it kinda sucks to be like "You know this this thing you and millions of other people like? It's dog water, here's why" as opposed to "This thing is just the tip of the iceberg, here's deeper options for you".
Jank@jank.cool · 3w agoYou deserve better literature than Dungeon Crawler Carl. www.jank.cool/you-deserve-...
I was initially pretty worried that I wouldn't have anything new or novel to say compared to the demo preview I wrote a few months back. Fortunately, Denshattack! has new surprises on almost each and every level of the game.
The Indie Informer@theindieinformer.bsky.social · 3w agoDenshattack! Impressions: Beyond Your Wildest Expectations Blast from the past....
This week Luke and Jacob are joined by special guest @adamgumby.bsky.social to talk all things 007 First Light! Tune in for a discussion filled with plenty of spy shenanigans. Watch or listen today! Video: youtu.be/4VrKrIrEz_U Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Do modern barbershop clippers use GPUs? Because why have haircuts seen so much inflation 😭
This is what killed Xbox btw youtu.be/kWSIFh8ICaA?...
2 days left before devs pull their demos from Steam (seriously why not just leave it up?) so here's a few must-try games for this weekend - youtu.be/LNHK5vBFgqQ?...
10 More Incredible Summer Steam Next Fest Demos
YouTube video by CantPause
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Our SGF podcast is here!! I hope you enjoy all of the little interludes that we recorded on site 🥹 This was an experience I won’t forget, and I’m so lucky and honored to be doing this work with Emily!! Hopefully we’ll put some new indies on your radar 💜
No Small Games@nosmallgames.bsky.social · 2mo agoOur recap of Summer Game Fest Play Days is live now, wherever you get your podcasts!! And stay tuned for the ✨video version✨ coming to YouTube later this week! nosmallgames.com/2026/06/summ...
Another tentpole summer event has arrived: Steam Next Fest. And with thousands for demos to choose from, make sure you don't miss out on these indies.
Unmissable Steam Next Fest Indie Demos
Twenty-five games to brighten your week.
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South of Midnight was the first time I saw my peers talk about the South as something beautiful and worth seeing. That game did something I didn't think was possible; it was a love letter to a region I believe we should fight for, and for once, my peers got to see the beauty and magic that I see.
REVIEW: 'South Of Midnight' Is A Love Letter To An Overlooked Community - But Why Tho?
Compulsion Games has created a love letter to the South, to its beauty and its stories in South of Midnight.
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Steam Next Fest is once again upon us. And it features one of the craziest frog-type games yet. youtu.be/raY_EDMfVqg?...
If you don't have time to watch 15 minutes of awesome games, this link will take you to a page with all the games featured and their steam links - bit.ly/3QBdRQD
Joseph Hooper@th3hoopman.bsky.social · 2mo agoSpliced together a compilation of over 70 indie games that stood out to me during SGF, check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgbo...
Spliced together a compilation of over 70 indie games that stood out to me during SGF, check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgbo...
I Watched 100+ New Indie Game Trailers So You Don't Have To
YouTube video by CantPause
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Now that all the video game news is bad again I remembered a big reason why I deleted your blue sky app in the first place
I watched a ton of showcases this weekend and @mrrecords.bsky.social was my favorite announcement by far! Tune into this week’s episode to hear why I think this psychedelic rhythmic platformer meets record shop sim is hitting all the right notes. 😎🎉
Crossplay Conversations@crossplayconvos.bsky.social · 2mo ago☀️ Jacob, Luke and Joseph have gathered to run through the Games of Summer! We cover the new additions to our wishlists and dive deep on Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase & Sony State of Play! Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon... Video: youtu.be/a75R_zMBUFI?...
My nostalgia fusing with my love of fantasy is sending me to moon youtu.be/doV0yq4kAP0?...
PlayStation went from complete jrpg exclusivity during the PS4, to having the Persona announcements, the Final Fantasy announcement, and the Kingdom Hearts announcement still show up at different showcases in the same year
Inkblood, Goldman, and At Fate's End I need you all to drop those release dates for me
If anyone wants to send me your summer showcases early so I don't have to scramble to put together coverage this weekend that'd would be great ❤️
Mina has this really realistic feature where you start off poor and the game feels like even a Victorian child will knock your skull in, but after the first dungeon when you accumulate a little wealth and can buy upgrades, your life becomes significantly easier for the duration of the game.
Logan Plant@loganjplant.bsky.social · 2mo agoI don't say this to brag/dunk, but I'm surprised by the difficulty talk surrounding Mina. I didn't find it any harder than, say, Oracle of Seasons, but maybe it's because top down games speak to me. I'll say this: If you're not burrowing 75% of the time you're playing it wrong. Live in the ground!
