ayo the August line up for cozy game releases is STACKEDDDDDDD and now you can get discounts on a ton of them, plus new demos and announcements??? we are feasting ✨🎂 if you need a place to start the Wholesome newsletter has some suggestions too!!

Wholesome Games | Celebration August 6-13@wholesomegames.com · 4d ago

The Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam starts NOW! Running from August 6-13, the event features an exciting lineup of discounts, new releases, world premiere game announcements, and new demos. Where will you begin? store.steampowered.com/sale/wholeso...

new Community Dev newsletter is out! 📰🔥 how do u keep players engaged in ur community space? what keeps them from leaving?? CHURN RATE??? that's the topic of today's post, plus 13 links for community/marketing-related job openings~ read now 👇 thevtran.kit.com/posts/gettin...

Getting players to stick around ✨ Community Dev Newsletter #49

Learn about churn rate and increasing player retention in community spaces.

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congratulations to Desktop Explorer on hitting Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam!!! love to see it ❤️ (incredibly passionate art by Ace on their Discord)

Desktop Explorer 💾 AVAILABLE NOW!@desktopexplorergame.com · 2w ago

With almost a 1000 reviews we received an overwhelmingly positive review score on Steam!!!! Play Desktop Explorer 💾

JIMOTHY TRIBUTE

Mega congrats to the @desktopexplorergame.com team on launch!!! If you like spooky investigation games you need to give Desktop Explorer a try - it's amazinggg. The vibes slap. The puzzles slap. The despair slaps. The slappening is here. 💙

Outersloth@outersloth.com · 3w ago

An Outersloth-funded game is out NOW! 🖥️ @desktopexplorergame.com 🖥️ 🔎 Explore an eerie 90’s operating system 🔎 Find the truth by digging through file explorers, chat logs, and corrupted applications 🔎 Who was using this computer? What happened to them? Buy: tinyurl.com/DesktopExplo...

Surprise! New video about basic story structure for game trailers, common mistakes to avoid, and some examples of trailers with great storytelling. This one stems from months of working on a day long masterclass I gave recently in France 👀 Shares much appreciated 😊

The Best Game Trailer Template | Video Game Trailer Academy

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I was on a podcast and wow we sure are still here!!! There were so many topics and none of them made sense, just the way Iike it. Thanks for having me on @mikerose.bsky.social and @ramiismail.com, it was fun catching up. 🙏🔥 Give it a listen!

Mike Rose@mikerose.bsky.social · last mo.

Whoa is that @victoriatran.bsky.social on the Mike and @ramiismail.com podcast this week???? mikeandrami.com

so proud!!! 🥳❤️ the @desktopexplorergame.com are incredible, can't wait for everyone to experience the full thing!

Desktop Explorer 💾 AVAILABLE NOW!@desktopexplorergame.com · 2mo ago

🖥️Desktop Explorer has over 100,000 wishlists! And we wish to thank each and every one of you! ✨ We can't wait for you to finally play the full game next month on July 17th 📅

scrolled my Steam library and why tf did i get emotional seeing the silly bean family all lined up wtf 🥺

June has been a whirlwind and I want to shout out my community team @dorseus.bsky.social, @bookslap.bsky.social, and Sofi for for nailing our SUMMER OF AMONG US campaigns: ☀️ Reveal of @amongusstory.bsky.social + demo launch ☀️ Among Us birthday, dev stream, and game livestream ☀️ Among Us show launch

TRY OUR DEMO NOW OR ELSE [add ominous, and oddly specific threat here] and wishlist too thank you bestiessss ❤️😘

Among Us Story: On Guard@amongusstory.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📢 AMONG US STORY: ON GUARD 📢 Our demo is out NOW. A new narrative adventure in a world full of Impostors. ⭐️ Play as Guard, a Crewmate full of JUSTICE. ⭐️ A crime! A body! A false accusation! ⭐️ Prove your innocence... or else! Demo available until June 22: store.steampowered.com/app/2842310/...

happy to clarify anything about the Among Us game based on the Among Us game

Among Us Story: On Guard@amongusstory.bsky.social · 2mo ago

to clarify, this Among Us game is not based on Among Us the show based on the Among Us game but not this Among Us game, another Among Us game that inspired this Among Us game and the Among Us show and this Among Us game is separate from the Among Us game but draws from the Among Us game

look I’m not going to pretend I even know the TV/Hollywood world well enough to know what to expect in numbers by now (though WILL be tracking player number increase! more to come!) but my heart is happy seeing these ratings!!

Artists crave ass!!!!

Owen Dennis: Infinity Train/Among Us Show creator@owendennis.com · 2mo ago

"Why are there so many butts in the Among Us show?" Because one storyboard artist drew a butt, and the other artists saw that I didn't say no to the butt, so every artist on the show added butts whenever they got the opportunity. Everyone agrees: we like them having little gumdrop booties.

I love seeing all the hype reactions to the Among Us show, but some of my biggest favs have been seeing the “I expected this to be ass but I came out enjoying it wtf” reactions lmao

MURDERS! FALSE ACCUSATIONS! CRIME! u have honed ur detective skills for years in Emergency Meetings... it's time to test them out in Among Us Story: On Guard. can't wait for u to try the demo June 15!! 🔎 store.steampowered.com/app/2842310/...

Another Wholesome Direct complete! 💜 Thanks everyone for tuning in, this was our best one yet. Much love to the mods and @wholesomegames.com team on a job well done!!! ✨

Wholesome Games | Celebration August 6-13@wholesomegames.com · 2mo ago

Thanks for watching Wholesome Direct 2026! We'll see you again for the Wholesome Games Celebration on Steam. Sign up for our newsletter to get a reminder when the discounts, demos, new releases, and announcements go live 💌

let people do what they do best okkkk (cheers @owendennis.com!)

Polygon@polygon.com · 2mo ago

Showrunner Owen Dennis discusses the creation of Among Us, and the surprising amount of freedom he had from Innersloth and Paramount Plus

me, tracking sentiment on the show: oh

it happened,...!! 😭 prepping two announcements for SGF was so much work and sweat and i'm so relieved it's finally out there and i can breathe again oh my godddd. the team worked so hard i'm so proud of them i'm gonna go vom now.

🔥 AMONG US SHOW IS OUT NOW 🔥 RAHHHHH AT LONG LAST I CAN FINALLY SAY IT. OUR ANIMATED SERIES HAS RELEASED. I'M GONNA VOMIT. You can watch it now on Paramount+ AND the first episode is free on YouTube! Enjoy!!! WE WORKED ON A TV SHOWWWWWWW. 😭😭😭 youtu.be/gDq4g_jzmGg?...

Among Us | Full Episode (S1, E1) | ”A Pizza Party Where Nothing Bad Happens” | Paramount+

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Among Us 🎂@amongus.innersloth.com · 2mo ago

🥳 THE AMONG US SHOW: OUT NOW! 🥳 u waited, and our animated series is finally here! ✨ watch ep.1 for FREE on YouTube 📺 see the full season on @ParamountPlus 👕 dress up with the Showbiz Cosmicube 🗺️ recreate scenes with new decor on Skeld WATCH NOW HOPE U ENJOY AHH https://bit.ly/4uNCbh2

‼️ NEW AMONG US GAME ‼️ Thrilled to reveal the next game Innersloth has been working on - AMONG US STORY: ON GUARD. SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEECHING. Wishlist now on Steam - demo on June 15! store.steampowered.com/app/2842310

Among Us Story: On Guard on Steam

Live life as a Crewmate in this dangerous narrative adventure through space. As Guard, you're in charge of shipwide security and everything is fine. Until there's a MURDER?! Prove your innocence befor...

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Among Us 🎂@amongus.innersloth.com · 2mo ago

📢 ANNOUNCING AMONG US STORY: ON GUARD 📢 ⭐️ our NEW narrative adventure game ⭐️ prove ur innocence before the Impostor gets to the crew... and u ⭐️ demo comes out June 15 @amongusstory.bsky.social 🔗 check out #AmongUsStory and wishlist now on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2842310

so one of the things I actually really miss (being in a job that's all remote/digital) is getting to see how different everyone's handwriting is!!! idk. it's like a small fun thing I've always appreciated. pls share yours if you'd like!!! 😌

awesome read!!

Victoria Tran ✨@victoriatran.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Community VS Marketing: What's the difference??? 🤔 A new Community Dev Newsletter dropped and it features two people I highly admire: @knightsinclair.bsky.social and @thebirdmountain.bsky.social! ❤️ They explain the role differences and what they do. Read now 👇 thevtran.kit.com/posts/commun...

Thrilled to say my book "Mastering Community Management" is being officially translated into Japanese! ❤️ You can pre-order the translated version here: www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4862466672 Officially releases July 6, 2026. So so so honored/happy the team there loved it to get it translated! 🥺😭

Community VS Marketing: What's the difference??? 🤔 A new Community Dev Newsletter dropped and it features two people I highly admire: @knightsinclair.bsky.social and @thebirdmountain.bsky.social! ❤️ They explain the role differences and what they do. Read now 👇 thevtran.kit.com/posts/commun...

Community VS Marketing: What's the Difference? ✨ Community Dev Newsletter #48

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A lil' roundup of fun things I'm doing this week!! 🤠 June 5 @ 2pm PT: Watch out for @amongus.innersloth.com news... hehehe... 🔥 June 6 @ 8am PT: I'm one of the cohosts for @seagshowcase.bsky.social! 🌷 June 6 @ 9am PT: An amazing @wholesomegames.com showcase! Can't wait for you to see!! aaaaaaaaa

Some news from me! I quit GameSpot to launch something new. Introducing @lookingfor.game, an independent weekly newsletter where I highlight upcoming PC games and deliver demo codes straight to your inbox. Sign up at lookingfor.game 🥳

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Among Us 🎂@amongus.innersloth.com · 2mo ago

the Crewmates will have some very special things to show you during Summer Game Fest ☀️🎉 tune in June 5 heheheh

CONTENT CREATOR + JOURNO PALS: The India Games Showcase is part of #SummerGameFest! 40+ indies, all from Indian game devs, packaged for you in one fun showcase. Help us amplify this so we can get these games the attention they deserve. 🔗 Press Kit & fun info: www.indiagamesshowcase.com

India Games Showcase@indgshowcase.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Here's another 5 out of 40 awesome games that will be featured at India Games Showcase 🙌 👹 Appetite of the Abyss | Mighty Tide Games ⏳️ Back In Time | Omnaya Studios 🩴 Flip-Flop Fury | @flip-flop-fury.bsky.social 👻 Spook-A-Boo | @spookaboo.bsky.social 💥 Supercharged | Team Supercharge