Good morning. The plot thickens in the submarine. Whodunnit? More Mermaid Mask coming at ya! *:･ﾟ✧ www.twitch.tv/randomrebs/ <3

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do not scroll steam next fest if you don't want to be assaulted by ai-generated hoo-hahs and other repellant paraphernalia. check out my list of rec'd steam next fest demos instead. i've gone with nicher titles this go around, so hopefully you find something new!

8 major demo highlights from Steam Next Fest | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games

Steam Next Fest has officially kicked off, with a raft of demos available for keen game players. Here's some highlights to get you started.

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The latest issue of Edge magazine has something pretty special for us - a 6 page studio profile on SFB Games, covering our 24(!) year history of making games together Huge thanks to @alexspencerdale.bsky.social for making it happen!

There it goes - The Mermaid Mask crosses the 3000 Steam review mark, and only 19 of them are negative! In a complete reversal of The Normal Order Of Things, I still go to the Steam reviews and read a few when I need a pick-me-up. They've been consistently lovely since day 1!

Looking for a slop-free demo to play in the Steam Next Fest? Tearoom of Terror is a murder-mystery cooking game where you manage a tea room frequented by a charming assortment of serial killers, narcissists, and - worst of all - politicians. One lump or two? store.steampowered.com/app/4586560/...

Looking for an ai-free, lovingly hand-made gem of a demo during Steam Next Fest? Tearoom of Terror is a cozy horror game where you make tea & treat for the requests of the townsfolk of Goreytown, while trying to solve a murder. Free now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4586560/...

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Congratulations on your inheritance: one tearoom, one murdered aunt, 13 regulars who know where the *ahem* bodies are buried. Brew tea, bake treats and try not to end up on the menu before Halloween. ...

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My playthrough for the demo of Tearoom of Terror is up on YouTube! I really enjoyed this demo and can't wait for the full game next year 👀

And her little dog, too... [Tearoom of Terror Demo]

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tearoom of terror demo by @sundewstudios.bsky.social is hereee ~ i died once. have not explored the other ways to die love the drama, the suspense, prepping meals and the characters you meet are 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 store.steampowered.com/app/2669710/...

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Tearoom of Terror is a cozy-gothic narrative cooking mystery where you investigate the mysterious death of your estranged aunt in a tearoom filled with sinister patrons, unsettling secrets, and morall...

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Local friends Circle A have a brilliant game on Kickstarter now and whatever your sort of thing it's absolutely your sort of thing, so you should probably back it. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cir...

Creatures Like Us - Be Gay, Do Anarchy!

A radical queer video game about squatting, mutual aid, and system change. Balance individual & community needs to smash capitalism!

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Last chance! ⌛ Sign up for our FREE race awareness training, kicking off at 10am (BST) tomorrow. Build a strong foundation in allyship, better understand how behaviour can land, and gain the confidence to take your first steps as an ally. 💚 www.ticketsource.com/safe-in-our-...

My inbox has been flooded with #steamnextfest demos that are made with GenAI and coded with LLMs. 😭 🙏 Please link your games that use neither! I'm looking to stream some on my #twitch! #nextfest #indiegames #twitchstreamer

Giving a bit of a SPOOKIER vibe a try with "Tearoom of Terror" 👀, courtesy of our friends over at @panicdepartment.bsky.social! www.twitch.tv/rudydootdoo

We have a message from Tizzy! You better listen, because the amount of bribery it took to get him here was ridiculous. We're still negotiating his demands, and frankly, he's getting a little too powerful... 📌 tinyurl.com/CozyDark 📌 tinyurl.com/CADTwitch

Happy Wednesday! We're trying to solve a mystery in The Mermaid Mask today! But first... marbles! Big thanks to @panicdepartment.bsky.social and SFB Games ( @sfbtom.bsky.social @sfbdim.bsky.social ) for this code! *:･ﾟ✧ www.twitch.tv/randomrebs/ <3

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We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs

🚨 CREATOR CALLOUT 🚨 Do you love: 🫖 Tea? 🗡️ Murder? ☠️ Mystery? ❤️‍🔥 Rusty Lake, Slay the Princess + Strange Horticulture? Then prepare for ⚡️TEAROOM OF TERROR⚡️ 🔜 Demo coming 🔜 Creator keys available Steam | PC | EN | 🚫 AI | @sundewstudios.bsky.social Apply via link in 🧵

Lastly, a bit of tech art from @sfbtom.bsky.social - Catherine's art has a coloured outline - not immediately possible with 3D, but Tom made a shader that adds it dynamically - taking the colour it's closest to and producing a darker version of it, and then pinching and warping it to look painterly

Are you a UK-based Gaming Creator? Did you about @safeinourworld.org Employee Assistance Program? It cover "a comprehensive range of support and services, including mental and emotional health, financial and life coaching, and more." Stay safe, friends 🫶 safeinourworld.org/news/subsidi...

Join Safe In Our World's subsidised EAP for UK games industry

Safe In Our World offers subsidised Employee Assistance Programme to UK games industry, removing barriers to affordable wellbeing support.

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It was exactly ten years ago today, on my 33rd birthday, that I posted this comic online.

We have an Itch.io to scratch! Free new demo for people who like: 🎲 Dice-based roguelites 🎲 Visual novels 🎲 Romeo + Juliet Track down Lovers Die on Itch and give it a try. We'd love to know what you think.

Friday chat topic: It's nearly the end of August. Sheesh. What's your current GOTY (or three)? I'm on holiday next week - I need the dopamine+serotonin kickback pls.

🍵LIVE NOW! | The Mermaid Mask | Twitch and Youtube🐍 We've got some suspicions to check out today! Thank you so much to @panicdepartment.bsky.social for the game key! www.twitch.tv/sesurescue youtube.com/live/X8KW253...

〖The Mermaid Mask〗Part 3: Suspicions

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🍵LIVE NOW! | The Mermaid Mask | Twitch and Youtube🐍 Let's meet more inhabitants of the submarine! Thank you so much to @panicdepartment.bsky.social for the game key! www.twitch.tv/sesurescue youtube.com/live/j0-UKSA...

〖The Mermaid Mask〗Part 2: Let's meet more people on the sub!

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ICYMI @edwyntiong.com joined me on my Twitch! Here's the full interview cut from the VOD! Chatting with Edwyn was siiiiick, but he was also sick. 🤒 So thanks for toughing it out and chatting voice acting, The Mermaid Mask, and woodchippers! Please show this vid some love! 🥹 youtu.be/7Hc9uSuywNM

Edwyn Tiong on Voice Acting, Detective Grimoire, The Mermaid Mask and Woodchippers! VA interview!

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Detective Grimoire and Sally are back, solving a strange murder case!

Detective Grimoire and Sally return to solve the world's strangest murder! (The Mermaid Mask)

@JoePlaysPuzzleGames plays The Mermaid Mask by @SFBGamesTube Thinky Games DB: https://thinkygames.com/games/the-mermaid-mask/ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696770/The_Mermaid_Mask/ Nintendo Store: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-mermaid-mask-switch-2/ PlayStation Store

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The Mermaid Mask (our new murder-mystery detective adventure game) comes out TODAY!

Reading the Mermaid Mask reviews:

🍵LIVE NOW! | The Mermaid Mask | Twitch and Youtube🐍 We finished Tangle Tower last week so now we're heading to The Mermaid Mask! Thank you so much to @panicdepartment.bsky.social for the game key! www.twitch.tv/sesurescue youtube.com/live/HClERcO...

〖The Mermaid Mask〗Part 1: Back at it again!

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The Mermaid Mask hits the high seas with a perfect score! SFB Games delivers an incredible point-and-click murder mystery packed with clever deduction mechanics, fantastic voice acting, and a hilarious submarine full of colorful suspects.