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Xalavier Nelson Jr.
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Running @StrangeScaffold. Wrote for MtG, Borderlands 4, I Am Your Beast & more. Lead VA in Hellraiser: Revival. BAFTA nom. Christian! He/Him. Repped by CAA.
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We JUST debuted Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator's Steam page at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcase--and you can PLAY THE DEMO TODAY!

💰Day trade as a series of weirdoes across the universe
🙏Owe a loan shark who can legally kill you
💵Short a baby
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Underspace whips so hard that I'm now determined to make a full Steam Deck binding scheme that makes sense for it

Super cool lore underpinning a fantastic and lightweight universe-scale sandbox (I am actively convincing the mafia to like me as we speak)
December 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Hey folks! I'm a concept artist & illustrator with over 10 years of experience. I've worked at 343, Ubisoft, Bungie, Adidas and more. Looking for fulltime work but always open to freelance! www.artstation.com/belgianboolean

You can always help me pay bills through my Ko-fi ko-fi.com/belgianboolean
December 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Get your Brazilian Drug Dealer fix on this Christmasiest of Eves
BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT is a christmas game

feeling holly AND jolly and will give away some codes later. Share, like, follow and feel the kind of cheer that only free boomer shooters can bring.
December 25, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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My Christmas Eve gift to you is that you can play the first two full campaigns of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator RIGHT NOW, for free, in our demo.

If you wanna give ME the present of a wishlist... I mean.
I wouldn't say no.
👀
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December 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Lol, I arbitrarily put my games on sale for Christmas on steam and just realized you can get both of my games for £2.38/$3.21

Didn't mean to put them on for so low but to hell with it

Merry Christmas everyone!

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December 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Downloaded, played, traded childhood futures, was not disappointed.

This game is unexplainable, and yet you absolutely should go play and enjoy it.

Support Indies! Designed by a multi-award winning Black dev and team!

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We JUST debuted Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator's Steam page at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcase--and you can PLAY THE DEMO TODAY!

💰Day trade as a series of weirdoes across the universe
🙏Owe a loan shark who can legally kill you
💵Short a baby
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
December 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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We've got ace writer and maker of everything Xalavier Nelson (@writnelson.bsky.social) sharing the games he'll be FURIOUS if you didn't play in 2025

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Xalavier Nelson Jr.'s Games He'll Be Furious You Didn't Play | Giant Bomb
Xalavier Nelson Jr.'s Top 12 Games He'll Be Furious You Didn't Play - A guest list for GiantBomb.com's 2025 Game of the Year.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Listen to Xalavier and wishlist this. You haven't lived until you've shorted a baby
My Christmas Eve gift to you is that you can play the first two full campaigns of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator RIGHT NOW, for free, in our demo.

If you wanna give ME the present of a wishlist... I mean.
I wouldn't say no.
👀
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
December 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
My Christmas Eve gift to you is that you can play the first two full campaigns of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator RIGHT NOW, for free, in our demo.

If you wanna give ME the present of a wishlist... I mean.
I wouldn't say no.
👀
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
December 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Honored to write another Giant Bomb GOTY list: this time, the top 10 games from 2025 I'll be furious you didn't play

you have one year

you've been warned
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Xalavier Nelson Jr.'s Games He'll Be Furious You Didn't Play | Giant Bomb
Xalavier Nelson Jr.'s Top 12 Games He'll Be Furious You Didn't Play - A guest list for GiantBomb.com's 2025 Game of the Year.
giantbomb.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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UNBEATABLE PATCH 1.6.0 IS LIVE, happy eve eve. you can replay chapters now and a ton of stuff is fixed. well bye im going to go nog it up
December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Just mentioning it off-hand, but on top of being the best Far Cry game since Primal, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a much better story than the films.

No white saviors here. You're a Na'vi abducted at childhood to be groomed into a corporate 'ambassador'. It's far more pointedly anti-colonialist.
Save 33% on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ on Steam
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a first-person, action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it truly means to be Na'vi as you join other cla...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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forget other games. mouse house is on sale.
Squeakross is currently on sale on ALL platforms for the holidays!

-Made by Picross lovers for Picross lovers
-Beginner friendly tutorial & infinite hints
-TONS of gameplay customization for pro-players
-100% optional house decoration
-Night Mode
-650 puzzles (+230 soon👀)
-Free demo
-Rodents pics🐭
December 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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rift riff is game of the day in the US! cool cool cool cool cool

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December 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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I Am Your Beast ($13.99) - easily one of the best action games of the last 10 years. you'll feel like you're on some real john wick shit as you chain together kills with wicked and rapidfire improvisation in this bloodily electric story of revenge. store.steampowered.com/app/1876590/...
December 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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The Crimson Diamond ($11.24) - a new text parser adventure inspired by classics like The Colonel's Bequest. geologist Nancy Maple is investigating a massive diamond in Toronto... and much bigger mysteries await her yet. recommended by roberta williams herself! store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/...
December 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
One of the standout games of the last year. Don't miss this one.
Sorry We're Closed is free on Epic Games Store for the next 24 hours. Another mystery freebie tomorrow buff.ly/aadJJDg
December 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Burned out? Overstimulated? Behind on holiday shopping? We’ve got you. ✨🎄

The Secret Lantern is the perfect place to unwind, finish your holiday shopping, and kick burnout to the curb. Come hang out, relax, and just have some fun.

Come take a break with us: www.thesecretlantern.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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At this point, if you are not disclosing that you used AI, you know that your audience doesn't want it
December 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I'm furious I only started playing this after setting up my GOTY lists for the year. It's the ultimate sicko game. It is a perfect machine for both being a genius and God's most hated jester. It's incredible.
Announcing The Hacker Update. A brand-new hero with their own unique way of playing Q-UP. Help the Hacker escape the game before being deleted by QA! Steal skills from the other heroes!! Misspell common English words!!!

Also: Q-UP IS ON SALE FOR 25% OFF

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December 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Clair Obscur’s now confirmed Gen-AI usage during the development process has caused their IGA debut and GOTY wins to be retracted.
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 7:59 PM
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Just noticed that the final version of Antonblast rolled out today - a big post-release 'director's cut' type deal. More bosses, modes, higher-quality music, polish, tuning - just a whole lot.

Fantastic game that shares a lot of inspirations with Pizza Tower but does its own thing.
Save 30% on ANTONBLAST on Steam
ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish b...
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December 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
CAPTAIN WAYNE VACATION DESPERATION IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOOTERS OF 2025, AND THAT'S SAYING SOMETHING
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Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation on Steam
Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 act...
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December 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Purgatory Dungeoneer, the RPG where you play as retired adventurers for 10-15 minute runs, is on sale for 50% off! Check out a game where your backstory traumas are a resource! Also got an update with easier to read font recently!

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December 20, 2025 at 5:17 AM