Jill Grodt | The Indie Informer
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Editor-in-Chief at The Indie Informer
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Member of The Indie Council
@theindiecouncil.com
Former Game Informer
@gameinformer.com
Grodt rhymes with boat
She/Her
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Super interesting discussion in this week's Indie Council about whether being able to define games as 'indie' even matters – worth a listen!
This week's episode sees The Indie Council debating not what is indie, but does it matter? And, if it does, for who?
The Indie Council: Does It Matter?
And one release this week has us split.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Super interesting discussion in this week's Indie Council about whether being able to define games as 'indie' even matters – worth a listen!
This episode caps a very busy day at The Indie Informer. I hope you've been able to catch all the indie happenings!
This week's episode sees The Indie Council debating not what is indie, but does it matter? And, if it does, for who?
The Indie Council: Does It Matter?
And one release this week has us split.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:20 PM
This episode caps a very busy day at The Indie Informer. I hope you've been able to catch all the indie happenings!
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This week's episode sees The Indie Council debating not what is indie, but does it matter? And, if it does, for who?
The Indie Council: Does It Matter?
And one release this week has us split.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 9:55 PM
This week's episode sees The Indie Council debating not what is indie, but does it matter? And, if it does, for who?
You owe it to yourself to play this demo.
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth just revealed a release date, and, after playing the new demo, I'm eagerly looking forward to playing the full, snowy sequel.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Preview — Don’t Hibernate On This One
We all know what it's like to wake before the alarm.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM
You owe it to yourself to play this demo.
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Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth just revealed a release date, and, after playing the new demo, I'm eagerly looking forward to playing the full, snowy sequel.
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Preview — Don’t Hibernate On This One
We all know what it's like to wake before the alarm.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth just revealed a release date, and, after playing the new demo, I'm eagerly looking forward to playing the full, snowy sequel.
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Neva: Prologue feels heavier than the base game. The experience can be less vibrant, but offers worthwhile reason to revisit the world.
Neva: Prologue Review – Unseasoned Bond
Protect the cub.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Neva: Prologue feels heavier than the base game. The experience can be less vibrant, but offers worthwhile reason to revisit the world.
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thank you for trying the demo @theindieinformer.bsky.social !! 🤩🐴💚 the vampire lore took me by surprise ngl 😂 happy Year of The Horse everypony! theindieinformer.com/2026/02/17/h...
Horses Of Hoofprint Bay: Kicking Off The Year Of The Horse Right
Happy New Year!
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February 19, 2026 at 11:37 AM
thank you for trying the demo @theindieinformer.bsky.social !! 🤩🐴💚 the vampire lore took me by surprise ngl 😂 happy Year of The Horse everypony! theindieinformer.com/2026/02/17/h...
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Developer Capybara Games had to make "major directional change" for Battle Vision Network to continue.
Battle Vision Network Fighting Towards Launch After Netflix Games Upheaval
Changing course.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Developer Capybara Games had to make "major directional change" for Battle Vision Network to continue.
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Had about 15 seconds of feeling sad that this is going roguelike instead of competitive, then realized this is one of those games where i’ll probs just be happy pressing buttons
Developer Capybara Games had to make "major directional change" for Battle Vision Network to continue.
Battle Vision Network Fighting Towards Launch After Netflix Games Upheaval
Changing course.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Had about 15 seconds of feeling sad that this is going roguelike instead of competitive, then realized this is one of those games where i’ll probs just be happy pressing buttons
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I’ve played through the Denshattack! demo six times, and I’m already itching for more.
Denshattack! Hands-On Preview
Throw logic to the wind.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I’ve played through the Denshattack! demo six times, and I’m already itching for more.
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I wrote another piece! Shout out @finruin.bsky.social and the @theindieinformer.bsky.social crew as always for giving me the opportunity.
I’ve played through the Denshattack! demo six times, and I’m already itching for more.
Denshattack! Hands-On Preview
Throw logic to the wind.
theindieinformer.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I wrote another piece! Shout out @finruin.bsky.social and the @theindieinformer.bsky.social crew as always for giving me the opportunity.
I need everyone to encounter the final challenge so I can talk to you about it.
Love Eternal marries gravity-bending challenges to a perfectly matched, enigmatic plot.
I lost count of how many hearts I willingly offered up to it.
I lost count of how many hearts I willingly offered up to it.
Love Eternal Review: An Altar For When It Alteration Finds
Bend with the remover to remove.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM
I need everyone to encounter the final challenge so I can talk to you about it.
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Love Eternal marries gravity-bending challenges to a perfectly matched, enigmatic plot.
I lost count of how many hearts I willingly offered up to it.
I lost count of how many hearts I willingly offered up to it.
Love Eternal Review: An Altar For When It Alteration Finds
Bend with the remover to remove.
theindieinformer.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Love Eternal marries gravity-bending challenges to a perfectly matched, enigmatic plot.
I lost count of how many hearts I willingly offered up to it.
I lost count of how many hearts I willingly offered up to it.
Why am I like this?
Horses of Hoofprint Bay crafts a sunny world, but I couldn't resist throwing in a dark, head-cannon backstory.
Go play the demo now!
Go play the demo now!
Horses Of Hoofprint Bay: Kicking Off The Year Of The Horse Right
Happy New Year!
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February 17, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Why am I like this?
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Video Game Trivia returns to PAX East for JUDGEMENT HOUR.
@platanoranger.bsky.social & @nolanerdcast.bsky.social vs. @aspecificegg.bsky.social & @katerblossom.bsky.social vs. @mrbadbit.bsky.social & @adamgumby.bsky.social vs. the PAX audience!
Bobcat Theatre
Saturday, March 28
7:30pm
VOD later!
@platanoranger.bsky.social & @nolanerdcast.bsky.social vs. @aspecificegg.bsky.social & @katerblossom.bsky.social vs. @mrbadbit.bsky.social & @adamgumby.bsky.social vs. the PAX audience!
Bobcat Theatre
Saturday, March 28
7:30pm
VOD later!
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Video Game Trivia returns to PAX East for JUDGEMENT HOUR.
@platanoranger.bsky.social & @nolanerdcast.bsky.social vs. @aspecificegg.bsky.social & @katerblossom.bsky.social vs. @mrbadbit.bsky.social & @adamgumby.bsky.social vs. the PAX audience!
Bobcat Theatre
Saturday, March 28
7:30pm
VOD later!
@platanoranger.bsky.social & @nolanerdcast.bsky.social vs. @aspecificegg.bsky.social & @katerblossom.bsky.social vs. @mrbadbit.bsky.social & @adamgumby.bsky.social vs. the PAX audience!
Bobcat Theatre
Saturday, March 28
7:30pm
VOD later!
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Look out for stunning indie releases this week:
Feb 17 - DropShot (@aerialknight.com)
Feb 17 - Under The Island (@slimekinggames.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Death Howl (@theouterzone.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Love Eternal (@brlka.com)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 17 - DropShot (@aerialknight.com)
Feb 17 - Under The Island (@slimekinggames.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Death Howl (@theouterzone.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Love Eternal (@brlka.com)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
February 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Look out for stunning indie releases this week:
Feb 17 - DropShot (@aerialknight.com)
Feb 17 - Under The Island (@slimekinggames.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Death Howl (@theouterzone.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Love Eternal (@brlka.com)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 17 - DropShot (@aerialknight.com)
Feb 17 - Under The Island (@slimekinggames.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Death Howl (@theouterzone.bsky.social)
Feb 19 - Love Eternal (@brlka.com)
And more: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
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@sixoneindie.com Our favorite horse-filled gaming website, The Mane Quest, is publishing a game!
OUT NOW: The DEMO of Horses of Hoofprint Bay is now available to play on Steam 😱 Get your nostalgic horse game playtime right here and let us know what you think! 👇💖
store.steampowered.com/app/4335510/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4335510/...
February 16, 2026 at 10:08 PM
@sixoneindie.com Our favorite horse-filled gaming website, The Mane Quest, is publishing a game!
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This week @jacob.bsky.social joins The Tier List to talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Is it truly the "ultimate" platform fighter, and does all that content make it an all timer?
Check episode descriptions to cast your vote
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUm...
Audio: linktr.ee/TheTierList
Check episode descriptions to cast your vote
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUm...
Audio: linktr.ee/TheTierList
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | The Tier List: A Video Game Podcast ft. Jacob McCourt
YouTube video by AdamGumby
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February 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
This week @jacob.bsky.social joins The Tier List to talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Is it truly the "ultimate" platform fighter, and does all that content make it an all timer?
Check episode descriptions to cast your vote
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUm...
Audio: linktr.ee/TheTierList
Check episode descriptions to cast your vote
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hUm...
Audio: linktr.ee/TheTierList
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Happy Friday...
... the 13th!
... the 13th!
The Indie Informer Plays Luna Abyss And Early Steam Next Fest Demos
We're totally fine.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Happy Friday...
... the 13th!
... the 13th!
A dark and stormy Friday 13th is a perfect time to jump into Scarlet Hollow if you haven't already.
The second half of the latest episode is coming next week and I need time to go much faster than it currently is so I can see what happens.
The second half of the latest episode is coming next week and I need time to go much faster than it currently is so I can see what happens.
I'm beyond all hope consumed by Scarlet Hollow and am ravenous for the next two episodes.
theindieinformer.com/2026/02/13/s...
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Scarlet Hollow Episode 5 Impressions: It Just Keeps Getting Better — And By That I Mean Way Worse
I’m possessed.
theindieinformer.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
A dark and stormy Friday 13th is a perfect time to jump into Scarlet Hollow if you haven't already.
The second half of the latest episode is coming next week and I need time to go much faster than it currently is so I can see what happens.
The second half of the latest episode is coming next week and I need time to go much faster than it currently is so I can see what happens.
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I'm beyond all hope consumed by Scarlet Hollow and am ravenous for the next two episodes.
theindieinformer.com/2026/02/13/s...
theindieinformer.com/2026/02/13/s...
Scarlet Hollow Episode 5 Impressions: It Just Keeps Getting Better — And By That I Mean Way Worse
I’m possessed.
theindieinformer.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I'm beyond all hope consumed by Scarlet Hollow and am ravenous for the next two episodes.
theindieinformer.com/2026/02/13/s...
theindieinformer.com/2026/02/13/s...
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Following the State of Play, I had one question: What even is indie?
What Even Is Indie? February PlayStation State Of Play Edition
Partnerships.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Following the State of Play, I had one question: What even is indie?
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We've gotta talk about the indie reveals from today's State of Play because I'm stoked!
2 Giant Indie Announcements From PlayStation State Of Play
Small and powerful.
theindieinformer.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:29 PM
We've gotta talk about the indie reveals from today's State of Play because I'm stoked!
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Whether you seek escapism or lean into the darkness, The Indie Council presents indies to help cope with everything going on in the world.
The Indie Council: Indie Comfort
Wrap up in a blanket.
theindieinformer.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Whether you seek escapism or lean into the darkness, The Indie Council presents indies to help cope with everything going on in the world.
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Lil Gator Game: In the Dark is refreshing for the soul, continuing to be playful, vibrant, joyful, and earnest.
Read the full review below:
Read the full review below:
Lil Gator Game: In The Dark Review – Small, Dark, And Charming
Ecce Porcus!
Ecce Porcus!
Lil Gator Game: In The Dark Review – Small, Dark, And Charming
Ecce Porcus!
theindieinformer.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Lil Gator Game: In the Dark is refreshing for the soul, continuing to be playful, vibrant, joyful, and earnest.
Read the full review below:
Read the full review below:
