Jill Grodt | The Indie Informer
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Member of The Indie Council
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Former Game Informer
@gameinformer.com
Grodt rhymes with boat
She/Her
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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.
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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:
Thanks for having me on @tftblpod.bsky.social!
The creators behind Before Your Eyes released a new game with expanded innovations and baby-stealing tech bros. How did it turn out?
Tales from the Backlog and The Indie Informer united to explore just that.
Tales from the Backlog and The Indie Informer united to explore just that.
Tales From The Backlog Tackles A Psychic Baby With Yours Truly
Jump to forty-three minutes in for a good time.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Thanks for having me on @tftblpod.bsky.social!
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Spooky love week!
Welcome indies' shadowy embrace this week:
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
February 10, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Spooky love week!
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Thank you so much for 4K wishlists! This is a passion project I poured my heart into for the last year, demo releasing this month!
#WOODROT #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #SurrealGame #DemoComingSoon #WishlistWednesday #IndieDev
#WOODROT #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #SurrealGame #DemoComingSoon #WishlistWednesday #IndieDev
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Thank you so much for 4K wishlists! This is a passion project I poured my heart into for the last year, demo releasing this month!
#WOODROT #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #SurrealGame #DemoComingSoon #WishlistWednesday #IndieDev
#WOODROT #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev #PixelArt #SurrealGame #DemoComingSoon #WishlistWednesday #IndieDev
Spooky love week!
Welcome indies' shadowy embrace this week:
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
February 10, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Spooky love week!
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Welcome indies' shadowy embrace this week:
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Welcome indies' shadowy embrace this week:
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 10 - Relooted (@nyamakop.co.za)
Feb 10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols (@blumhousegames.com)
Feb 12 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark (@playtonicgames.com)
Feb 13 - Scarlet Hollow Ep. 5 (@blacktabbygames.com)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
I have a bit of light reading to do this weekend!
Fallout has gone from a small side project to a worldwide phenomenon. We spoke with many of the people behind the various eras of the franchise to tell the story of the series in their own words.
This is Game Informer's oral history of Fallout: gameinformer.com/FalloutOralH...
This is Game Informer's oral history of Fallout: gameinformer.com/FalloutOralH...
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I have a bit of light reading to do this weekend!
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This thread is blowing up all over again, so if you want to support our work and perspective… Maybe buy Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, our new game, and leave a Steam review?
It helps!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
It helps!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
Save 15% on Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator on Steam
Buy low, sell high, and short an entire universe of babies in this arcade stock market sim set in the world of Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator.
store.steampowered.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
This thread is blowing up all over again, so if you want to support our work and perspective… Maybe buy Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, our new game, and leave a Steam review?
It helps!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
It helps!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
Continuing his coverage from Summer Game Fest, @peterspittech.bsky.social is The Indie Informer's foremost expert on Dosa Divas!
You won't want to miss his latest preview.
You won't want to miss his latest preview.
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Continuing his coverage from Summer Game Fest, @peterspittech.bsky.social is The Indie Informer's foremost expert on Dosa Divas!
You won't want to miss his latest preview.
You won't want to miss his latest preview.
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This morning's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase shined its light on us before the sun did. So, if you missed it, here are the indie highlights.
3 Biggest Indie Highlights From Nintendo’s Februray Direct
And a little sizzle reel for good measure.
theindieinformer.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
This morning's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase shined its light on us before the sun did. So, if you missed it, here are the indie highlights.
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TetherGeist, an attention-grabbing precision platformer I had the pleasure of previewing back in 2024, is coming to Switch when it launches.
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TetherGeist - Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by O. and Co. Games
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February 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
TetherGeist, an attention-grabbing precision platformer I had the pleasure of previewing back in 2024, is coming to Switch when it launches.
youtu.be/rLE0qra8mqo?...
youtu.be/rLE0qra8mqo?...
You ever have that problem when a word up and seems wrong for no reason? Like, look at this weirdo:
Better
Just. Look at it. The longer you do, the worse it gets.
Better
Just. Look at it. The longer you do, the worse it gets.
February 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
You ever have that problem when a word up and seems wrong for no reason? Like, look at this weirdo:
Better
Just. Look at it. The longer you do, the worse it gets.
Better
Just. Look at it. The longer you do, the worse it gets.
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MIO, Death Howl, TR-49, Woolhaven, And Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator are just a few games the DLC Podcast let me gush about.
But before getting to the fun stuff, I had to unload my, highly fair and unbiased, thoughts on AI.
But before getting to the fun stuff, I had to unload my, highly fair and unbiased, thoughts on AI.
Taking On AI And MIO: Memories In Orbit With The DLC Podcast
Pull up a seat.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM
MIO, Death Howl, TR-49, Woolhaven, And Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator are just a few games the DLC Podcast let me gush about.
But before getting to the fun stuff, I had to unload my, highly fair and unbiased, thoughts on AI.
But before getting to the fun stuff, I had to unload my, highly fair and unbiased, thoughts on AI.
Wanderling by @rosday.bsky.social alone had me marveling at all the creativity in indies -- and then every subsequent game on this list echoed the feeling.
Who needs to sleep when you have so many indie games to play?
On The Radar: Wanderling, I Hate This Place, And The Perfect Pencil
An embarrassment of riches.
theindieinformer.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Wanderling by @rosday.bsky.social alone had me marveling at all the creativity in indies -- and then every subsequent game on this list echoed the feeling.
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Who needs to sleep when you have so many indie games to play?
On The Radar: Wanderling, I Hate This Place, And The Perfect Pencil
An embarrassment of riches.
theindieinformer.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Who needs to sleep when you have so many indie games to play?
February, as we all know, is the worst month of the year. Luckily, there are spectacular indies to help us get through it.
Welcome to February's first week of indies:
Feb 2 - Tearscape (@nerdstakeover.bsky.social)
Feb 5 - Hermit And Pig (@heavylunchco.bsky.social)
Feb 6 - Creature Kitchen (@therat.zone)
Feb 6 - Dead Pets (@akuparagames.bsky.social)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 2 - Tearscape (@nerdstakeover.bsky.social)
Feb 5 - Hermit And Pig (@heavylunchco.bsky.social)
Feb 6 - Creature Kitchen (@therat.zone)
Feb 6 - Dead Pets (@akuparagames.bsky.social)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
February 3, 2026 at 5:24 AM
February, as we all know, is the worst month of the year. Luckily, there are spectacular indies to help us get through it.
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Welcome to February's first week of indies:
Feb 2 - Tearscape (@nerdstakeover.bsky.social)
Feb 5 - Hermit And Pig (@heavylunchco.bsky.social)
Feb 6 - Creature Kitchen (@therat.zone)
Feb 6 - Dead Pets (@akuparagames.bsky.social)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 2 - Tearscape (@nerdstakeover.bsky.social)
Feb 5 - Hermit And Pig (@heavylunchco.bsky.social)
Feb 6 - Creature Kitchen (@therat.zone)
Feb 6 - Dead Pets (@akuparagames.bsky.social)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
February 3, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Welcome to February's first week of indies:
Feb 2 - Tearscape (@nerdstakeover.bsky.social)
Feb 5 - Hermit And Pig (@heavylunchco.bsky.social)
Feb 6 - Creature Kitchen (@therat.zone)
Feb 6 - Dead Pets (@akuparagames.bsky.social)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
Feb 2 - Tearscape (@nerdstakeover.bsky.social)
Feb 5 - Hermit And Pig (@heavylunchco.bsky.social)
Feb 6 - Creature Kitchen (@therat.zone)
Feb 6 - Dead Pets (@akuparagames.bsky.social)
And More: theindieinformer.com/2026/01/05/2...
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Jill Grodt joins us this week to chat potential GDC changes, MIO: Memories In Orbit, TR-49, and more!
February 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Jill Grodt joins us this week to chat potential GDC changes, MIO: Memories In Orbit, TR-49, and more!