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Kyle Stephenson
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Co Founder of @sixoneindie.com‬ and @pstrophyroom.bsky.social‬.
Account Manager at @vicariouspr.com‬.
Six One Indie E-mail: Kyle (at) SixOneIndie.com
Lover of all video games, platinum trophies and Starburst Jellybeans. Be kind to each other.
First TikTok of 2026 is a banger
EVERY APPLIANCE IN MY HOUSE IS JUST A SPY ROBOT! #song #funny#science #joke #music @Dr.Bendi Johnson (no relation)
TikTok video by COWBOY SCOOTER
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January 1, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Walking into 2026 an absolute mess and feeling uneasy about a lot of things but I’m still excited to find out what’s in store.

Love y’all and Happy New Year.

Also peep the HP on my last level up in Star Ocean: Second Story R that I’m playing to help remind me why I love games 💙
January 1, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I genuinely think that the Stranger Things finale was pretty damn perfect.

I truly can’t believe it’s over.

Thank you Duffer Brothers for giving us these characters, moments and amazing story for the past decade.
January 1, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Zero context.

Nancy Fucking Wheeler is the best
I can’t believe I’m about to watch the finale of one of my favorite pieces of media in Stranger Things.

See you on the other side
January 1, 2026 at 2:06 AM
I can’t believe I’m about to watch the finale of one of my favorite pieces of media in Stranger Things.

See you on the other side
January 1, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Today has been extra tough but hoping you and yours is having the best one.

Love y’all so much. Make sure you tell the people who mean anything to you that they matter.

💙
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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We are LIVE on Youtube for the last episode of 2025!

This week we're...
- Remembering Vince Zampella
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
- Our PlayStation Wrap Up on the Biggest news of the year

Join us! www.youtube.com/live/A9G0pzg...
December 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
If we talk the talk, we have to walk the walk.

Thank you to everyone who has provided valuable feedback and for your love and support.

Like I mentioned elsewhere yesterday, we’re not perfect and never will be but our ambition and love for the indie scene will never diminish.

Love y’all 💙
The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.

Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Email responder is on.

Discord and Slack is closed.

Holiday break has officially begun.

I am so ready to recharge. My mental and physical health needs it so badly.
December 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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That’s a wrap on 2025 🎬

Thank you all so much for the love, support, and for making this year our best yet. Things are only getting bigger from here.

We’ll see you on January 5th to share what’s next.
December 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Life is weird.

@indiegameawards.gg has an article on CNN.

Thanks for everything 💙
Game On: Independent game devs honored at The Indie Game Awards | CNN
Rick Damigella runs down the big, and not so big winners (one is a solo game developer!) from the second annual Indie Game Awards.
www.cnn.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Love yourself, love each other, love the scene.

See y'all in 2026 <3
December 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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So thankful to Six One Indie and their Jury for this award! 🥳
Wake up, Sleeper. Congratulations to our Narrative recipient for 2025, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector!
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Receives the Indie Game Award 2025 for Narrative
YouTube video by Six One Indie
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December 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Welp I 100% did not expect to be crying but here I am absolutely in tears. In an especially hard year with all the attempts to dismantle support for equity initiatives, I've personally been staving off feelings of hopelessness. So it means a lot to know that we are making an impact. Thanks 💖
Tanat Boozayaangool, C. Bedford, and Remy Siu introduce our 2025 Industry Impact recipient, Game Devs of Color.
Game Devs of Color Receives the Industry Impact Award 2025
YouTube video by Six One Indie
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December 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Thank you all for your love, enthusiasm, and support for all of our 2025 nominees, presenters, and the countless other indies that crossed the finish line this year.

Continue being a positive backbone for those who drive our industry forward. We’ll see you in 2026.

🏆 www.indiegameawards.gg
December 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Like I said at the end of the Awards tonight.

Read the room.

💙

We love y’all and thank you to every single developer and their games for making 2025 so damn special.

See you next year!
December 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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One hour until showtime. We'll see you soon!

🏆 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixL...
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Peak relevancy during our final IGAs sprint. We’ll see you in the chat 🏆💙
December 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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@indiegameawards.gg IGAs are TONIGHT at 6:30ET/3:30PT! Support indie games and discover your new faves! 🙂‍↕️
December 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Feels unreal that tonight is the night.

See y'all in chat later! 💙
Tonight’s the night 🏆

Before the festivities kick off, dig into the official IGAs Steam event below and support some of the nominees and indies from a few of our partner showcases.

Countdown: 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET
Main Ceremony: 3:50 PM PT / 6:50 PM ET
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixL...
The Indie Game Awards 2025
The Indie Games Awards is an annual awards-only ceremony dedicated to honoring excellence in indie gaming.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Tonight is the 2nd Annual Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg)

Tune in to the @sixoneindie.com YouTube channel at 630pm ET to see who wins!

I'll have coverage of the winners after the show airs at Insider-Gaming.com. I'll be sharing my personal ballot, as well

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixL...
The Indie Game Awards 2025: December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET
YouTube video by Six One Indie
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December 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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We're LIVE!!!!

Let's Chat...
- Netflix x WB Deal
- Bungie's Marathon Second Chance
- Larian Studios Ai Drama

Join us! tinyurl.com/bdhxp7w3
December 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Tomorrow is the big day and I'm so excited to celebrate the amazing year that indie games and the people behind them had in 2025.

The sheer amount of nominees represented just shows how much is out there to celebrate.

Looking forward to all of the co-streams!
The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie.

It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.

🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
December 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM