Mellow_Online1
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
Independent video games journalist | Owner and founder of Sentinels of the Store | Moderator at Dead MP Games Resurrection
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com has landed on the front page of @theguardian.com.
Developers are speaking out about bigoted reviews, curator campaigns, and what they describe as inconsistent moderation on the platform.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com has landed on the front page of @theguardian.com.
Developers are speaking out about bigoted reviews, curator campaigns, and what they describe as inconsistent moderation on the platform.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
SteamWatch - Developers Accuse Steam of Failing to Tackle Bigotry
Steam is under mainstream scrutiny this week following a detailed report in The Guardian titled “‘ This shouldn’t be normal’: developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world’s biggest PC gaming...
steamcommunity.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com has landed on the front page of @theguardian.com.
Developers are speaking out about bigoted reviews, curator campaigns, and what they describe as inconsistent moderation on the platform.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com has landed on the front page of @theguardian.com.
Developers are speaking out about bigoted reviews, curator campaigns, and what they describe as inconsistent moderation on the platform.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
Atomic Fabrik was removed from @steampowered.com in 2024 after documented abuse of review and pricing systems.
They remain on Epic.
Recent discussion brought it back into focus, so I’ve written up a full breakdown.
Read here:
Atomic Fabrik was removed from @steampowered.com in 2024 after documented abuse of review and pricing systems.
They remain on Epic.
Recent discussion brought it back into focus, so I’ve written up a full breakdown.
Read here:
SteamWatch - Atomic Fabrik is on the Epic Games Store
First of all, apologies for my absence the last few weeks - work was hectic and I was briefly out of action with chicken pox. Back to business as usual now. Almost two years ago, Atomic Fabrik was rem...
steamcommunity.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
Atomic Fabrik was removed from @steampowered.com in 2024 after documented abuse of review and pricing systems.
They remain on Epic.
Recent discussion brought it back into focus, so I’ve written up a full breakdown.
Read here:
Atomic Fabrik was removed from @steampowered.com in 2024 after documented abuse of review and pricing systems.
They remain on Epic.
Recent discussion brought it back into focus, so I’ve written up a full breakdown.
Read here:
The @steamsentinels.bsky.social community are awesome.
Even in my absence, we've still seen people joining our group in large quantities.
Let's make @steampowered.com better
Even in my absence, we've still seen people joining our group in large quantities.
Let's make @steampowered.com better
February 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The @steamsentinels.bsky.social community are awesome.
Even in my absence, we've still seen people joining our group in large quantities.
Let's make @steampowered.com better
Even in my absence, we've still seen people joining our group in large quantities.
Let's make @steampowered.com better
Just watched a YouTuber play a demo.
They finished it, then said: “I’d get the full game on sale.”
The game isn’t out yet. There’s no price. No RRP.
How do you recommend “on sale” when you don’t even know the baseline value?
They finished it, then said: “I’d get the full game on sale.”
The game isn’t out yet. There’s no price. No RRP.
How do you recommend “on sale” when you don’t even know the baseline value?
February 11, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Just watched a YouTuber play a demo.
They finished it, then said: “I’d get the full game on sale.”
The game isn’t out yet. There’s no price. No RRP.
How do you recommend “on sale” when you don’t even know the baseline value?
They finished it, then said: “I’d get the full game on sale.”
The game isn’t out yet. There’s no price. No RRP.
How do you recommend “on sale” when you don’t even know the baseline value?
Speedrunning Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Durector's Cut. @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social
Take 3...Ready...steady...go!
www.youtube.com/live/zT734do...
Take 3...Ready...steady...go!
www.youtube.com/live/zT734do...
Speedrunning Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
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February 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Speedrunning Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Durector's Cut. @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social
Take 3...Ready...steady...go!
www.youtube.com/live/zT734do...
Take 3...Ready...steady...go!
www.youtube.com/live/zT734do...
And wow - wake up, look in the mirror, and I’ve got red spots and rashes on my face.
Shower…turns out they’re on my chest, arms, legs and feet too.
Fam, I might have finally caught chickenpox!
Off to the pharmacy I go.
Shower…turns out they’re on my chest, arms, legs and feet too.
Fam, I might have finally caught chickenpox!
Off to the pharmacy I go.
Sorry for the silence on my part.
Been pretty busy IRL, and I'm also battling the worst headache and nausea I've had probably in my life, which has been a major hurdle for me in making anything @steamsentinels.bsky.social related.
I'll get back to it as soon as I'm back in shape.
Been pretty busy IRL, and I'm also battling the worst headache and nausea I've had probably in my life, which has been a major hurdle for me in making anything @steamsentinels.bsky.social related.
I'll get back to it as soon as I'm back in shape.
January 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM
And wow - wake up, look in the mirror, and I’ve got red spots and rashes on my face.
Shower…turns out they’re on my chest, arms, legs and feet too.
Fam, I might have finally caught chickenpox!
Off to the pharmacy I go.
Shower…turns out they’re on my chest, arms, legs and feet too.
Fam, I might have finally caught chickenpox!
Off to the pharmacy I go.
Sorry for the silence on my part.
Been pretty busy IRL, and I'm also battling the worst headache and nausea I've had probably in my life, which has been a major hurdle for me in making anything @steamsentinels.bsky.social related.
I'll get back to it as soon as I'm back in shape.
Been pretty busy IRL, and I'm also battling the worst headache and nausea I've had probably in my life, which has been a major hurdle for me in making anything @steamsentinels.bsky.social related.
I'll get back to it as soon as I'm back in shape.
January 29, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Sorry for the silence on my part.
Been pretty busy IRL, and I'm also battling the worst headache and nausea I've had probably in my life, which has been a major hurdle for me in making anything @steamsentinels.bsky.social related.
I'll get back to it as soon as I'm back in shape.
Been pretty busy IRL, and I'm also battling the worst headache and nausea I've had probably in my life, which has been a major hurdle for me in making anything @steamsentinels.bsky.social related.
I'll get back to it as soon as I'm back in shape.
It took 2 years, but I finally got redemption.
I was permanently banned from the 'Skibidi Backrooms' forums for “fake information” after flagging suspicious reviews.
Now the game’s been caught up in the Obzor review-manipulation bans.
Funny how that works.
I was permanently banned from the 'Skibidi Backrooms' forums for “fake information” after flagging suspicious reviews.
Now the game’s been caught up in the Obzor review-manipulation bans.
Funny how that works.
January 25, 2026 at 2:56 PM
It took 2 years, but I finally got redemption.
I was permanently banned from the 'Skibidi Backrooms' forums for “fake information” after flagging suspicious reviews.
Now the game’s been caught up in the Obzor review-manipulation bans.
Funny how that works.
I was permanently banned from the 'Skibidi Backrooms' forums for “fake information” after flagging suspicious reviews.
Now the game’s been caught up in the Obzor review-manipulation bans.
Funny how that works.
Welcome @summitreviews.biz to the @steamsentinels.bsky.social Network!
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Welcome Summit Reviews to the Sentinel Network!
We’re pleased to officially welcome Summit Reviews into the Sentinel Network. Summit Reviews are an independent, international collective of experienced writers known for their professional, in-depth ...
steamcommunity.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Welcome @summitreviews.biz to the @steamsentinels.bsky.social Network!
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com Removes Nearly 100 Games Linked to Obzor Review Manipulation - Plus an Important Clarification
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com Removes Nearly 100 Games Linked to Obzor Review Manipulation - Plus an Important Clarification
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Steam Removes Nearly 100 Games Linked to Obzor Review Manipulation - Plus an Important Clarification
Yesterday, a large batch of nearly 100 games were removed from Steam. This followed an exchange of information between ourselves and Steam regarding Obzor and review manipulation activity on the platf...
steamcommunity.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:35 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com Removes Nearly 100 Games Linked to Obzor Review Manipulation - Plus an Important Clarification
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com Removes Nearly 100 Games Linked to Obzor Review Manipulation - Plus an Important Clarification
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Today, @steamsentinels.bsky.social turns 9 years old!
Here's a little ramble from me.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Here's a little ramble from me.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
9 Years of Sentinels - A Ramble From Me
Today, Sentinels of the Store turns 9 years old. Nine years ago, on January 17th 2017, I made the decision to create this group. The world was very different back then. Steam was very different. I was...
steamcommunity.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Today, @steamsentinels.bsky.social turns 9 years old!
Here's a little ramble from me.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Here's a little ramble from me.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com Remove Thousands of Obzor Reviews - Our Progress Begins Now
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com Remove Thousands of Obzor Reviews - Our Progress Begins Now
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Steam Remove Thousands of Obzor Reviews - Our Progress Begins Now
Hi all, First of all, a quick apology in advance: there are going to be a few announcements going up this week. The first landed yesterday with our latest podcast episode , where we discussed a range ...
steamcommunity.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:28 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com Remove Thousands of Obzor Reviews - Our Progress Begins Now
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
@steampowered.com Remove Thousands of Obzor Reviews - Our Progress Begins Now
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast
This week we talk about review manipulation on @steampowered.com, a community comment comeback on cautious buying and more!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6I...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev #SteamReviews #GamingNews #SentinelsOfTheStore
This week we talk about review manipulation on @steampowered.com, a community comment comeback on cautious buying and more!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6I...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev #SteamReviews #GamingNews #SentinelsOfTheStore
When Trust Breaks - Steam Sentinels Podcast - Ep.12
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast
This week we talk about review manipulation on @steampowered.com, a community comment comeback on cautious buying and more!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6I...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev #SteamReviews #GamingNews #SentinelsOfTheStore
This week we talk about review manipulation on @steampowered.com, a community comment comeback on cautious buying and more!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6I...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev #SteamReviews #GamingNews #SentinelsOfTheStore
The @steampowered.com community backs @steamsentinels.bsky.social's plan to tackle review manipulation.
January 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The @steampowered.com community backs @steamsentinels.bsky.social's plan to tackle review manipulation.
We’ve just published a new @steamsentinels.bsky.social article outlining our 2026 focus: sustained action against review manipulation on @steampowered.com.
Read here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Read here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
2026 – The War Against Review Manipulation
2026 marks our ninth year as a community. A year where we hope to continue growing, strengthening our work, and advancing consumer awareness on Steam. But it is also the year we are committing to tack...
steamcommunity.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
We’ve just published a new @steamsentinels.bsky.social article outlining our 2026 focus: sustained action against review manipulation on @steampowered.com.
Read here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Read here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
This was the moment @philipdefranco.bsky.social reacted to Trump suggesting the US government would take control of Venezuela.
That face says a lot.
That face says a lot.
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This was the moment @philipdefranco.bsky.social reacted to Trump suggesting the US government would take control of Venezuela.
That face says a lot.
That face says a lot.
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast episode “Moral Panic” is live.
We discuss fake censorship narratives, AI, @steampowered.com policy confusion & bad-faith outrage
Where does genuine concern end - and moral panic begin?
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaJU...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev
We discuss fake censorship narratives, AI, @steampowered.com policy confusion & bad-faith outrage
Where does genuine concern end - and moral panic begin?
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaJU...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev
Moral Panic - Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.11)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast episode “Moral Panic” is live.
We discuss fake censorship narratives, AI, @steampowered.com policy confusion & bad-faith outrage
Where does genuine concern end - and moral panic begin?
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaJU...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev
We discuss fake censorship narratives, AI, @steampowered.com policy confusion & bad-faith outrage
Where does genuine concern end - and moral panic begin?
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaJU...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev
To those which celebrate, a very merry Christmas! Hope you all enjoy the holidays! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
To those which celebrate, a very merry Christmas! Hope you all enjoy the holidays! 🎄
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
Horses, AI, Anime Girls, and How They All Got Delisted From Steam
We’ve had a particularly interesting couple weeks of delisted releases on Steam - especially given that a significant number of them have been high-profile releases. While it's not uncommon to see gam...
steamcommunity.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
I'm attending a webinar hosted by @aldenkroll.bsky.social and Ria Hu discussing the upcoming @steampowered.com NextFest.
What questions do you want me to put forward?
What questions do you want me to put forward?
December 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I'm attending a webinar hosted by @aldenkroll.bsky.social and Ria Hu discussing the upcoming @steampowered.com NextFest.
What questions do you want me to put forward?
What questions do you want me to put forward?
Hold Your Horses - @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep.10)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
Hold Your Horses | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.10)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Hold Your Horses - @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep.10)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast Episode!
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
Spam, Ram & Scams | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.9)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast Episode!
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI