Here's what's coming to Tales from the Backlog in September! A classic "podcast longer than the game" episode to start, then the year 1998 takes over the show for a while. Featuring: @djstormageddon.com, @quest64official.bsky.social, @flashback64.com, @retrohangover.bsky.social and more!
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(He/Him) Love games, anime and reading. Trying to balance my backlogs (and failing). Please play more Indies ! (I don't want to hear a specific year has been slow if you haven't touched the indie releases)
I spent seven hours yesterday trying to chase down a guy going by the name of John Bigwalk, Big Walk's own mischievous, merry wanderer who has a "golden radio voice" and is making community-led public lobbies a lot more interesting.
Big Walk officially has its own folk hero, a golden-voiced mystery man with the power of flight, known only as John Bigwalk. https://kotaku.com/i-went-flying-with-big-walk-folk-hero-john-bigwalk-2000728371
✨🏰KINGDOM III: RISING REALMS HAS JUST BEEN ANNOUNCED!🏰✨ See details & wishlist now! bit.ly/4xiVVub The long-awaited successor of the legendary Kingdom Two Crowns has just emerged with the first trailer. Protect your crown in this co-op strategy meeting tower defense adventure. #kingdomiii
Volvy's Adventure: Reslimed launches November 19! A spectacular remaster of the original remake of the unreleased action-platformer starring the most famous video game mascot of all time. Preorder on Steam now and get 25% off the $4.99 price.
In the pantheon of 'great video game release dates', Final Fantasy VIII on '9.9.99' is an all-timer. Final Fantasy IX would have been even more perfect, but probably not a good idea to skip a number! [Ad via the VGHF Library.]
1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially announced, launches Aug. 20th, 2026 http://gonintendo.com/contents/63848-1000xresist-nintendo-switch-2-edition-officially-announced-launches-aug-20th-2026 #eshop #nintendo #nintendoswitch
1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially announced, launches Aug. 20th, 2026
Blessed be the ALLMOTHER
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The conversation around NINE SOLS begins! Part Metroidvania, part Souls-like, Nine Sols weaves the dichotomy of Science vs. Spirituality—in opposition, in harmony—throughout its revenge quest. It's absolutely brilliant. Ft. co-host @dovetail.bsky.social . Hope you love the show today—links below!⬇️
The Wholesome Games Celebration ends in just 4 hours. Don't miss your chance to grab these discounts, and thank you for joining us! 🔴 Big Walk 🎣 Cast n Chill 🌼 Fields of Mistria 💺 Is This Seat Taken? 🧹 Little Witch in the Woods 🏠 MakeRoom 👶 Paralives 📚 Tiny Bookshop
Let's hit the 100k non-players. ❤️🔥 store.steampowered.com/app/2580020/...
THRESHOLD on Steam
In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.
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The headcount is now 50.000 lol. 50k people haven't played the game yet. While 30.000 people did. 🤯
There's still around 10.000 people who bought this game and haven't started it yet. I appreciate the support but also: Do play it! There's something you have NEVER seen in a game before and a difficulty system based on the country you pick at start. 🫰
New Podcast Episode! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time with @realdavejackson.bsky.social is out now on all major streaming platforms!
It's BANDCAMP FRIDAY! Today, all sales on Bandcamp go 100% directly to our wonderful composers! We've got some exciting music things coming up and we can't wait to share with you. sunsetvisitor.bandcamp.com
Check out the latest sprawling metroidvania-style Sudoku puzzle!
The latest sprawling metroidvania-style Sudoku puzzle has arrived: Sudokuvania 2: Lineage of Logic is out now · Thinky Games
Sudokoid and Sudokuvania are all the rage in the world of paper-logic-puzzles. These giant abominations take the old favorite Sudoku and twist and stretch it into the shape of a metroidvania videogame, complete with explorable maps, item upgrades, boss fights and secrets.
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IT WAITS BELOW. DESCEND. Play the DUNGEON LURKER demo for a limited time: store.steampowered.com/app/4669960/... #indiedev #gamedev #WishlistWednesday
Furi’s 10 year anniversary stream launches July 31st at 4 pm CET! Join us for a speedrun showcase, live illustration, a special concert, and MORE! We hope to see you there!
Sometimes you just need a game where you can slow down and create 😌 @happyvolcano.com's #MidnightMoments lets you build cozy cyberpunk dioramas with rain-soaked streets, glowing apartments and quiet little corners full of life. Add props, place citizens and create your own stories 💗 Vid here 👇
I made a game where you delve into your psyche and must escape from a never-ending dream. - Confront your nightmares via turn-based combat - Explore a stunning dreamworld - Experience a surreal, deeply personal narrative It's called She Dreams Elsewhere, and it's coming soon~
Just one week left until Fields of Mistria 1.0 ✨
THIS FRIDAY! Excited for you all to check out some INCREDIBLE demos throughout the week from July 31st - August 7th. Love and appreciate you all. 💙
Demo Days officially begins this Friday, July 31st, with a 15 minute video presentation of some of our Featured Demos in the event! Check out the premiere at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT on YouTube. After the presentation, head to Bit.Ly/DemoDays2026 for over 150 indie game demos waiting for you.
Once again thanks to our featured partners for Demo Days: @sspublishing.bsky.social @wiredproductions.com @furyu-games-en.bsky.social @digitalbandidos.bsky.social @13amgames.com @golf5max.bsky.social See you in the Steam event and chat on Friday! Thank you for the support💙
Demo Days officially begins this Friday, July 31st, with a 15 minute video presentation of some of our Featured Demos in the event! Check out the premiere at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT on YouTube. After the presentation, head to Bit.Ly/DemoDays2026 for over 150 indie game demos waiting for you.
Six One Indie Demo Days 2026 | Bit.ly/DemoDays2026
YouTube video by Six One Indie
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The @wholesomegames.com Celebration is coming to Steam on August 6 at 10am PT / 1pm ET! We’re excited to share that Wild n Chill is joining the celebration alongside new releases, world premieres, free demos👀, and some fantastic discounts. See you there! 🏔️🌲🪓
HUGE week for Curse of Resthaven. Our demo launches Friday as an official selection of the inaugural @sixoneindie.com Demo Days Steam event. Your first journey to the island begins July 31 • 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT on on youtube.com/SixOneIndie See you on Resthaven. #indiedev #gothichorror #demo
According to MP1ST, WayForward is or was working on a 2.5D brawler based on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. mp1st.com/news/report-...
Our Demo Days event is officially a week away! I invite you all to check out over 150 indies in our first ever demo focused event! It all kicks off with a video showcase showing off a few at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT on YouTube.com/SixOneIndie Excited for you all to discover your next favorite Indie!
The usual announcement guy is out sick so I'm your substitute, I'm just going to stick on this old Direct announcement. Join us for a #NintendoDirect Partner Showcase on July 31, at 6am PT! Tune in for roughly 25 minutes of information on upcoming games from our publishing partners.
🚨Echo Weaver is coming🚨 - October 8 - Game Pass Day One - All platforms - Appearing at GCX Orlando this weekend - Partnered stream with The Retro Runner See what @theretrorunner.bsky.social had to say about the visuals of Echo Weaver!
On this day 15 years ago, we launched our first game, Bastion. To everyone who helped the Kid survive the Calamity, thank you!!🙏 You're the reason we've been able to carry on as an independent studio ever since.
Hekki grace, sisters! I’m so excited to share that prints of the official illustrations I made for the game 1000xRESIST are now available. ⬇️