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Co-founded by
@brianbarnett.bsky.social
@edgarallanbro.bsky.social
@hokutolucas.bsky.social
A worker-owned games media site. Making the industry better together.
www.patreon.com/skyboxcritics
Pitches: pitches@skyboxcritics.com
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· May 23
The One Where We Ask You For Money
It’s about that time, folks.
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Folks, it's time for *that*.
You know, the part where we ask for money.
We've shown you we can do the work, but if we want to keep doing the work, we need some support. Help us prove there's an audience for good writing, and better writing about games and other media.
Here's the pitch:
You know, the part where we ask for money.
We've shown you we can do the work, but if we want to keep doing the work, we need some support. Help us prove there's an audience for good writing, and better writing about games and other media.
Here's the pitch:
We're recording a new episode of The Skybox Podcast!
Hop in and join us live at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
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December 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
We're recording a new episode of The Skybox Podcast!
Hop in and join us live at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
Hop in and join us live at twitch.tv/skyboxcritics
It's podcast time~
Check out Beyond the Skybox episode 3, which is all about achievements and trophies - the good, bad, and the ugly.
You can catch the previous episodes here: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Check out Beyond the Skybox episode 3, which is all about achievements and trophies - the good, bad, and the ugly.
You can catch the previous episodes here: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Beyond the Skybox - Ep. 3 - Achievements & Trophies | Skybox
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December 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It's podcast time~
Check out Beyond the Skybox episode 3, which is all about achievements and trophies - the good, bad, and the ugly.
You can catch the previous episodes here: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
Check out Beyond the Skybox episode 3, which is all about achievements and trophies - the good, bad, and the ugly.
You can catch the previous episodes here: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
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Hi, new folks! We're Skybox, an independent, worker-owned site that writes about games and TV and film. If you like what we do, please consider following and supporting our writers and editors, who are in this lovely little starter pack.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Hi, new folks! We're Skybox, an independent, worker-owned site that writes about games and TV and film. If you like what we do, please consider following and supporting our writers and editors, who are in this lovely little starter pack.
Hi, new folks! We're Skybox, an independent, worker-owned site that writes about games and TV and film. If you like what we do, please consider following and supporting our writers and editors, who are in this lovely little starter pack.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Hi, new folks! We're Skybox, an independent, worker-owned site that writes about games and TV and film. If you like what we do, please consider following and supporting our writers and editors, who are in this lovely little starter pack.
Happy Holidays from your pals-slash-haters at Skybox~
December 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Happy Holidays from your pals-slash-haters at Skybox~
A mouth that eats and eats and eats by @edgarallanbro.bsky.social
"None of us are innocent, myself least of all."
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"None of us are innocent, myself least of all."
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A mouth that eats and eats and eats
The Game Awards isn't just a vanity project or hype reel of advertisements. It's a mirror.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A mouth that eats and eats and eats by @edgarallanbro.bsky.social
"None of us are innocent, myself least of all."
Read on:
"None of us are innocent, myself least of all."
Read on:
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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
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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
Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
tune in!
The 2025 Indie Game Awards begin... right now!
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 11:48 PM
tune in!
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Can a Skybox Editor Find Readers After Risking Their Life in a Dungeon? Volume 8: Crescent Tower by @hokutolucas.bsky.social
"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
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"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
Read on:
Can a Skybox Editor Find Readers After Risking Their Life in a Dungeon? Volume 8: Crescent Tower
A look at Crescent Tower, a DRPG that combines the styles of Wizardry and Final Fantasy, along with its own twists.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Can a Skybox Editor Find Readers After Risking Their Life in a Dungeon? Volume 8: Crescent Tower by @hokutolucas.bsky.social
"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
Read on:
"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
Read on:
Can a Skybox Editor Find Readers After Risking Their Life in a Dungeon? Volume 8: Crescent Tower by @hokutolucas.bsky.social
"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
Read on:
"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
Read on:
Can a Skybox Editor Find Readers After Risking Their Life in a Dungeon? Volume 8: Crescent Tower
A look at Crescent Tower, a DRPG that combines the styles of Wizardry and Final Fantasy, along with its own twists.
skyboxcritics.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Can a Skybox Editor Find Readers After Risking Their Life in a Dungeon? Volume 8: Crescent Tower by @hokutolucas.bsky.social
"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
Read on:
"If Dungeon Antiqua was a novel idea that served a certain purpose, perhaps Crescent Tower is the next step if you decide you’re on board."
Read on:
Togetherness at a cost: Pluribus’ anti-hero and digital anxiety by @trudiegraham.bsky.social
"Complacency provides relief, and being cognizant of threats like climate change and generative AI often rewards you with disdain from those who want to pretend everything is fine."
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"Complacency provides relief, and being cognizant of threats like climate change and generative AI often rewards you with disdain from those who want to pretend everything is fine."
Read on:
Togetherness at a cost: Pluribus’ anti-hero and digital anxiety
A deep dive into Pluribus and how it captures the feeling of our post-pandemic world.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Togetherness at a cost: Pluribus’ anti-hero and digital anxiety by @trudiegraham.bsky.social
"Complacency provides relief, and being cognizant of threats like climate change and generative AI often rewards you with disdain from those who want to pretend everything is fine."
Read on:
"Complacency provides relief, and being cognizant of threats like climate change and generative AI often rewards you with disdain from those who want to pretend everything is fine."
Read on:
The Skybox Podcast 18 is up for casual listening! We talk about emulation on Steam Deck, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons, and Lucas' local Burger King that was stuck in "Naruto Mode" for years
www.patreon.com/posts/145469...
www.patreon.com/posts/145469...
Ep. 18 - Emulation on Steam Deck, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon OR "The Burger King Is Stuck In Naruto Mode" | Skybox
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December 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Skybox Podcast 18 is up for casual listening! We talk about emulation on Steam Deck, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons, and Lucas' local Burger King that was stuck in "Naruto Mode" for years
www.patreon.com/posts/145469...
www.patreon.com/posts/145469...
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We have another bonus AI Could Never piece, this time about Deltarune by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
AI Could Never: Deltarune
How Deltarune's meta-narrative that interrogates the intrusive nature of controlling a video game character is something generative AI could never achieve.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We have another bonus AI Could Never piece, this time about Deltarune by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
👀
i played the horse game
soon i will review the horse game
soon i will review the horse game
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 AM
👀
We have another bonus AI Could Never piece, this time about Deltarune by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
AI Could Never: Deltarune
How Deltarune's meta-narrative that interrogates the intrusive nature of controlling a video game character is something generative AI could never achieve.
skyboxcritics.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We have another bonus AI Could Never piece, this time about Deltarune by @joerichardswrites.bsky.social
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
"If there’s one thing AI can’t do, it’s work out why we care enough to play games."
Read on: skyboxcritics.com/2025/12/05/a...
SURPRISE! Today we launch a brand new FREE podcast!
Welcome to "BEYOND THE SKYBOX," the single-topic show where we answer big questions, cover big topics, & get into it
The first episode answers the question: "What are the best licensed games of all time?"
www.patreon.com/posts/beyond...
Welcome to "BEYOND THE SKYBOX," the single-topic show where we answer big questions, cover big topics, & get into it
The first episode answers the question: "What are the best licensed games of all time?"
www.patreon.com/posts/beyond...
Beyond the Skybox - Ep. 1 - The Best Licensed Games | Skybox
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December 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
SURPRISE! Today we launch a brand new FREE podcast!
Welcome to "BEYOND THE SKYBOX," the single-topic show where we answer big questions, cover big topics, & get into it
The first episode answers the question: "What are the best licensed games of all time?"
www.patreon.com/posts/beyond...
Welcome to "BEYOND THE SKYBOX," the single-topic show where we answer big questions, cover big topics, & get into it
The first episode answers the question: "What are the best licensed games of all time?"
www.patreon.com/posts/beyond...
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roleplay is honestly over-mystified, despite it being around forever, and I'm really glad to have the chance to bump open that door a bit to point out that it's not as out of reach as it seems
huge thanks to the @skyboxcritics.com team and @edgarallanbro.bsky.social for letting me write this
huge thanks to the @skyboxcritics.com team and @edgarallanbro.bsky.social for letting me write this
Roleplaying in video games is bigger than ever (but it’s always been around) by @riningear.bsky.social
"It’s a part of the fabric of internet nerd culture, from forums and chat rooms to full-on roleplay servers, whether officially-sanctioned or run by players."
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"It’s a part of the fabric of internet nerd culture, from forums and chat rooms to full-on roleplay servers, whether officially-sanctioned or run by players."
Read on:
Roleplaying in video games is bigger than ever (but it’s always been around)
A journey through the past and present of roleplaying in digital spaces and video games.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
roleplay is honestly over-mystified, despite it being around forever, and I'm really glad to have the chance to bump open that door a bit to point out that it's not as out of reach as it seems
huge thanks to the @skyboxcritics.com team and @edgarallanbro.bsky.social for letting me write this
huge thanks to the @skyboxcritics.com team and @edgarallanbro.bsky.social for letting me write this
Roleplaying in video games is bigger than ever (but it’s always been around) by @riningear.bsky.social
"It’s a part of the fabric of internet nerd culture, from forums and chat rooms to full-on roleplay servers, whether officially-sanctioned or run by players."
Read on:
"It’s a part of the fabric of internet nerd culture, from forums and chat rooms to full-on roleplay servers, whether officially-sanctioned or run by players."
Read on:
Roleplaying in video games is bigger than ever (but it’s always been around)
A journey through the past and present of roleplaying in digital spaces and video games.
skyboxcritics.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Roleplaying in video games is bigger than ever (but it’s always been around) by @riningear.bsky.social
"It’s a part of the fabric of internet nerd culture, from forums and chat rooms to full-on roleplay servers, whether officially-sanctioned or run by players."
Read on:
"It’s a part of the fabric of internet nerd culture, from forums and chat rooms to full-on roleplay servers, whether officially-sanctioned or run by players."
Read on:
Somebody knows our December game for Skydive 👀
Join us for the "video game book club" goodness on patreon.com/skyboxcritics
Join us for the "video game book club" goodness on patreon.com/skyboxcritics
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Somebody knows our December game for Skydive 👀
Join us for the "video game book club" goodness on patreon.com/skyboxcritics
Join us for the "video game book club" goodness on patreon.com/skyboxcritics
If you haven't joined us on Patreon.com/SkyboxCritics yet, I STILL have good news for you!
You can listen to the first few episodes of our Patreon-exclusive video game book club & deep dive podcast, Skydive, right now
From now on, you can catch EVERY 3-month-old Skydive this way ❤️
You can listen to the first few episodes of our Patreon-exclusive video game book club & deep dive podcast, Skydive, right now
From now on, you can catch EVERY 3-month-old Skydive this way ❤️
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December 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you haven't joined us on Patreon.com/SkyboxCritics yet, I STILL have good news for you!
You can listen to the first few episodes of our Patreon-exclusive video game book club & deep dive podcast, Skydive, right now
From now on, you can catch EVERY 3-month-old Skydive this way ❤️
You can listen to the first few episodes of our Patreon-exclusive video game book club & deep dive podcast, Skydive, right now
From now on, you can catch EVERY 3-month-old Skydive this way ❤️
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If even around 10% of the people who followed us kicked in just $1 a month, Skybox wouldn't really have to worry about money anymore. If you'd like us to survive, we need your help.
If you're feeling generous today, consider supporting independent writing about games and movies. $5 gets you access to our Discord and our weekly Into the Skybox podcast, while $10 gets you all of that plus Skydive, our monthly deep dive podcast. But even $1 helps.
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
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A worker-owned games (& other) media site.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
If even around 10% of the people who followed us kicked in just $1 a month, Skybox wouldn't really have to worry about money anymore. If you'd like us to survive, we need your help.
Reposted by Skybox
If you're feeling generous today, consider supporting independent writing about games and movies. $5 gets you access to our Discord and our weekly Into the Skybox podcast, while $10 gets you all of that plus Skydive, our monthly deep dive podcast. But even $1 helps.
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
Get more from Skybox on Patreon
A worker-owned games (& other) media site.
www.patreon.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you're feeling generous today, consider supporting independent writing about games and movies. $5 gets you access to our Discord and our weekly Into the Skybox podcast, while $10 gets you all of that plus Skydive, our monthly deep dive podcast. But even $1 helps.
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
If you're feeling generous today, consider supporting independent writing about games and movies. $5 gets you access to our Discord and our weekly Into the Skybox podcast, while $10 gets you all of that plus Skydive, our monthly deep dive podcast. But even $1 helps.
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
Get more from Skybox on Patreon
A worker-owned games (& other) media site.
www.patreon.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you're feeling generous today, consider supporting independent writing about games and movies. $5 gets you access to our Discord and our weekly Into the Skybox podcast, while $10 gets you all of that plus Skydive, our monthly deep dive podcast. But even $1 helps.
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...
www.patreon.com/c/SkyboxCrit...