Mellow_Online1
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
Independent video games journalist | Owner and founder of Sentinels of the Store | Moderator at Dead MP Games Resurrection
Oh dear, we have a Steam developer meltdown brewing.
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Oh dear, we have a Steam developer meltdown brewing.
Reposted by Mellow_Online1
At the end of this month I'll be streaming with Sentinels of the Store for their charity drive for Safe in Our World- a charity for mental health awareness.
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW
Games I should Stream for "Safe in Our World" Charity - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror, Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days, Enter the Matrix, You're In The Movies, Blade (PS1), Hellboy: Asylum Seeker (PS1), Sc
strawpoll.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
At the end of this month I'll be streaming with Sentinels of the Store for their charity drive for Safe in Our World- a charity for mental health awareness.
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW
Multiple games have had legitimately purchased keys revoked in the last 2 days - and the developer responsible is deleting threads, banning users, and refusing to answer questions.
We’ve published our full findings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com @steamsentinels.bsky.social
We’ve published our full findings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com @steamsentinels.bsky.social
SteamWatch - The Steam Key Revoking System is a Problem (V.2) :: Sentinels of the Store
https://techraptor.net/gaming/guides/steamwatch-steam-key-revoking-system-is-problem Back in 2019, I wrote a TechRaptor piece warning that Steam’s key-revocation system was wide open to abuse - that b...
steamcommunity.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Multiple games have had legitimately purchased keys revoked in the last 2 days - and the developer responsible is deleting threads, banning users, and refusing to answer questions.
We’ve published our full findings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com @steamsentinels.bsky.social
We’ve published our full findings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com @steamsentinels.bsky.social
Reposted by Mellow_Online1
My awesome and very caring friend @dljadow.bsky.social will be doing a series of video game streams for charity in the near future. Vote in this poll to decide what charity gets the money raised for: strawpoll.com/e6Z2AR2v6gN
What charity should the Steam Sentinels support for 2025? - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Cancer Research - Cancer prevention, treatment, and research, Alzheimer's Society - Support and research for people affected by dementia, Crohn’s & Co
strawpoll.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My awesome and very caring friend @dljadow.bsky.social will be doing a series of video game streams for charity in the near future. Vote in this poll to decide what charity gets the money raised for: strawpoll.com/e6Z2AR2v6gN
The @steamsentinels.bsky.social Charity Livestream 2025 is coming!
YOU choose which charity we’ll support!
Cast your vote here: strawpoll.com/e6Z2AR2v6gN
Voting closes Nov 9th!
More details here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
YOU choose which charity we’ll support!
Cast your vote here: strawpoll.com/e6Z2AR2v6gN
Voting closes Nov 9th!
More details here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
What charity should the Steam Sentinels support for 2025? - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Cancer Research - Cancer prevention, treatment, and research, Alzheimer's Society - Support and research for people affected by dementia, Crohn’s & Co
strawpoll.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The @steamsentinels.bsky.social Charity Livestream 2025 is coming!
YOU choose which charity we’ll support!
Cast your vote here: strawpoll.com/e6Z2AR2v6gN
Voting closes Nov 9th!
More details here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
YOU choose which charity we’ll support!
Cast your vote here: strawpoll.com/e6Z2AR2v6gN
Voting closes Nov 9th!
More details here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
Authorised Chaos | @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep 5)
This week, we’re talking fake store pages, broken games, and @valvesoftware.com's vanishing oversight.
From the 'Scarface' (2006) fiasco to free games being rendered unplayable.
#Steam #Gaming #Podcast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeOk...
This week, we’re talking fake store pages, broken games, and @valvesoftware.com's vanishing oversight.
From the 'Scarface' (2006) fiasco to free games being rendered unplayable.
#Steam #Gaming #Podcast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeOk...
Authorised Chaos | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.5)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Authorised Chaos | @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep 5)
This week, we’re talking fake store pages, broken games, and @valvesoftware.com's vanishing oversight.
From the 'Scarface' (2006) fiasco to free games being rendered unplayable.
#Steam #Gaming #Podcast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeOk...
This week, we’re talking fake store pages, broken games, and @valvesoftware.com's vanishing oversight.
From the 'Scarface' (2006) fiasco to free games being rendered unplayable.
#Steam #Gaming #Podcast
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeOk...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article:
Some games that were once free to keep have had their files quietly revoked after going paid, leaving early claimants with unplayable licenses.
Read the full breakdown:
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Some games that were once free to keep have had their files quietly revoked after going paid, leaving early claimants with unplayable licenses.
Read the full breakdown:
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
SteamWatch - Game Developers Start Revoking Game Files for Previously Free Games
In the past few weeks, several Steam games that originally launched as free titles have seen their game files quietly revoked from user libraries following their transition to paid products - effectiv...
steamcommunity.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article:
Some games that were once free to keep have had their files quietly revoked after going paid, leaving early claimants with unplayable licenses.
Read the full breakdown:
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Some games that were once free to keep have had their files quietly revoked after going paid, leaving early claimants with unplayable licenses.
Read the full breakdown:
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
"Keep activism out of games"
9/10, what people mean when they say this is "keep activism I disagree with out of games."
If you want good games, you're an activist.
If you want ethics in game development, you're an activist.
Activism is everywhere. It's just that if you agree with the message.
9/10, what people mean when they say this is "keep activism I disagree with out of games."
If you want good games, you're an activist.
If you want ethics in game development, you're an activist.
Activism is everywhere. It's just that if you agree with the message.
October 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
"Keep activism out of games"
9/10, what people mean when they say this is "keep activism I disagree with out of games."
If you want good games, you're an activist.
If you want ethics in game development, you're an activist.
Activism is everywhere. It's just that if you agree with the message.
9/10, what people mean when they say this is "keep activism I disagree with out of games."
If you want good games, you're an activist.
If you want ethics in game development, you're an activist.
Activism is everywhere. It's just that if you agree with the message.
A 'Scarface: The World is Yours'' @steampowered.com page briefly went live this week - but the publisher has since admitted they didn’t have the rights to release it.
We’ve broken down what happened, how it slipped through, and why storefront checks matter.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
We’ve broken down what happened, how it slipped through, and why storefront checks matter.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Publisher Pre-emptively Publishes an Unauthorised ‘Scarface: The World is Yours’ Store Page
Scarface: The World is Yours - a classic licensed game which is held in high regard was going to be unauthorisedly released onto Steam. There's been a lot of buzz over the last couple of days, at leas...
steamcommunity.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A 'Scarface: The World is Yours'' @steampowered.com page briefly went live this week - but the publisher has since admitted they didn’t have the rights to release it.
We’ve broken down what happened, how it slipped through, and why storefront checks matter.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
We’ve broken down what happened, how it slipped through, and why storefront checks matter.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Let's byld me some cytys
October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Let's byld me some cytys
Creativity Locked | @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep. 4)
This week, Mellow, Ratchet, and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social are back with a mix of nostalgia and critique as we look at how creativity and control collide in modern gaming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUb...
This week, Mellow, Ratchet, and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social are back with a mix of nostalgia and critique as we look at how creativity and control collide in modern gaming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUb...
Creativity Locked | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.4)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Creativity Locked | @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep. 4)
This week, Mellow, Ratchet, and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social are back with a mix of nostalgia and critique as we look at how creativity and control collide in modern gaming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUb...
This week, Mellow, Ratchet, and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social are back with a mix of nostalgia and critique as we look at how creativity and control collide in modern gaming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUb...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
"My take on Valve’s Changes (Since the Start of @steampowered.com Direct)” by @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social.
From Greenlight to trading cards to key limits - what actually changed, and who paid the price?
Read: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam
"My take on Valve’s Changes (Since the Start of @steampowered.com Direct)” by @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social.
From Greenlight to trading cards to key limits - what actually changed, and who paid the price?
Read: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam
My take on Valve's Changes (Since the Start of Steam Direct)
Hey folks! SirViolentDeath here with another intermittent article while our fearless leader Mellow is out on a tea run. Back in 2019, I wrote a retrospective on the changes Valve had made back in 2017...
steamcommunity.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
"My take on Valve’s Changes (Since the Start of @steampowered.com Direct)” by @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social.
From Greenlight to trading cards to key limits - what actually changed, and who paid the price?
Read: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam
"My take on Valve’s Changes (Since the Start of @steampowered.com Direct)” by @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social.
From Greenlight to trading cards to key limits - what actually changed, and who paid the price?
Read: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam
Steam Sentinels Podcast - Episode 3: “The Price of Play”
We’re back to talk #PolishOurPrices, @xbox.com Game Pass price hikes, and transparency in AI-driven games.
youtu.be/LV_y24OZves?...
We’re back to talk #PolishOurPrices, @xbox.com Game Pass price hikes, and transparency in AI-driven games.
youtu.be/LV_y24OZves?...
The Price of Play | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.3)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Steam Sentinels Podcast - Episode 3: “The Price of Play”
We’re back to talk #PolishOurPrices, @xbox.com Game Pass price hikes, and transparency in AI-driven games.
youtu.be/LV_y24OZves?...
We’re back to talk #PolishOurPrices, @xbox.com Game Pass price hikes, and transparency in AI-driven games.
youtu.be/LV_y24OZves?...
Our latest @steamsentinels.bsky.social article is now live!
#PolishOurPrices
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#PolishOurPrices
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#PolishOurPrices
Recently there's been a lot of discussion ongoing regarding the #PolishOurPrices movement, and I wanted to take an opportunity now to talk to you all about what is going on with it, why it's important...
steamcommunity.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Our latest @steamsentinels.bsky.social article is now live!
#PolishOurPrices
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#PolishOurPrices
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
The 'Bride Horror Game' dev has confirmed all revoked keys are now restored.
They cite issues with DIG and free giveaways and pledge not to sell via third-party sites again.
Positive outcome - but buyers should never have lost access. Transparency matters.
#Steam #Sentinels
They cite issues with DIG and free giveaways and pledge not to sell via third-party sites again.
Positive outcome - but buyers should never have lost access. Transparency matters.
#Steam #Sentinels
October 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The 'Bride Horror Game' dev has confirmed all revoked keys are now restored.
They cite issues with DIG and free giveaways and pledge not to sell via third-party sites again.
Positive outcome - but buyers should never have lost access. Transparency matters.
#Steam #Sentinels
They cite issues with DIG and free giveaways and pledge not to sell via third-party sites again.
Positive outcome - but buyers should never have lost access. Transparency matters.
#Steam #Sentinels
The 'BlockBlasters' story just took another turn - the game that housed the malware wasn’t even original. It was a stolen title from Cobra Code.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJGv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJGv...
They Stole My Game To Scam Him...
YouTube video by Cobra Code
www.youtube.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The 'BlockBlasters' story just took another turn - the game that housed the malware wasn’t even original. It was a stolen title from Cobra Code.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJGv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJGv...
Reposted by Mellow_Online1
everyone says there should be fewer podcasts. however, every smart person i've ever heard of who has a podcast says cool things on it. can we get some economists on this? in order to maximize how many people get to hear and say cool things?
Some very exciting news!
We've started a podcast!
youtu.be/SUmj6279Egc?...
We discuss @steampowered.com scams, malware, and Payday 2's new subscription model.
We've started a podcast!
youtu.be/SUmj6279Egc?...
We discuss @steampowered.com scams, malware, and Payday 2's new subscription model.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=SUmj62…
September 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
everyone says there should be fewer podcasts. however, every smart person i've ever heard of who has a podcast says cool things on it. can we get some economists on this? in order to maximize how many people get to hear and say cool things?
An inquiry into my personal details fails from some random on the internet.
Must be Sunday!
But my name, according to their reliable sources, is apparently Jack Morby.
Have fun with that assumption.
Must be Sunday!
But my name, according to their reliable sources, is apparently Jack Morby.
Have fun with that assumption.
September 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
An inquiry into my personal details fails from some random on the internet.
Must be Sunday!
But my name, according to their reliable sources, is apparently Jack Morby.
Have fun with that assumption.
Must be Sunday!
But my name, according to their reliable sources, is apparently Jack Morby.
Have fun with that assumption.
Some very exciting news!
We've started a podcast!
youtu.be/SUmj6279Egc?...
We discuss @steampowered.com scams, malware, and Payday 2's new subscription model.
We've started a podcast!
youtu.be/SUmj6279Egc?...
We discuss @steampowered.com scams, malware, and Payday 2's new subscription model.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=SUmj62…
September 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Some very exciting news!
We've started a podcast!
youtu.be/SUmj6279Egc?...
We discuss @steampowered.com scams, malware, and Payday 2's new subscription model.
We've started a podcast!
youtu.be/SUmj6279Egc?...
We discuss @steampowered.com scams, malware, and Payday 2's new subscription model.
September 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We’re only 19 members away from hitting 4,000 Sentinels!
If you haven’t already joined (or know someone who’d love what we do), now’s the perfect time – help us cross this milestone together! 🛡️
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
If you haven’t already joined (or know someone who’d love what we do), now’s the perfect time – help us cross this milestone together! 🛡️
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Steam Community :: Group :: Sentinels of the Store
The Sentinels of the Store is a group founded on the core values of transparency, fairness, and consumer protection. Our journey began when we saw the urgent need to address the growing concerns withi...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
We’re only 19 members away from hitting 4,000 Sentinels!
If you haven’t already joined (or know someone who’d love what we do), now’s the perfect time – help us cross this milestone together! 🛡️
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
If you haven’t already joined (or know someone who’d love what we do), now’s the perfect time – help us cross this milestone together! 🛡️
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
New article on @steamsentinels.bsky.social!
This is a biggy - we donned our investigative journalism hats again and we covered what is, in my opinion, the biggest Steam marketplace scam I've come across in my time on the platform..
This is a biggy - we donned our investigative journalism hats again and we covered what is, in my opinion, the biggest Steam marketplace scam I've come across in my time on the platform..
September 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
New article on @steamsentinels.bsky.social!
This is a biggy - we donned our investigative journalism hats again and we covered what is, in my opinion, the biggest Steam marketplace scam I've come across in my time on the platform..
This is a biggy - we donned our investigative journalism hats again and we covered what is, in my opinion, the biggest Steam marketplace scam I've come across in my time on the platform..
I have been gone for a short while for a separate project from here, but I will be hitting the ground running again very shortly, particularly on hammering the review manipulation issue on @steampowered.com.
September 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I have been gone for a short while for a separate project from here, but I will be hitting the ground running again very shortly, particularly on hammering the review manipulation issue on @steampowered.com.