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Lotsa cool stuff at IGDA Game-A-Palooza in New York last weekend
October 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Lotsa cool stuff at IGDA Game-A-Palooza in New York last weekend
Another orange cola I enjoyed while in Germany - Fritz-Limo.
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Another orange cola I enjoyed while in Germany - Fritz-Limo.
Paulaner "Spezi", a soft drink also available imported to the US under the name "Sunset". Got introduced to this in Germany. Delicious Fanta/Cola mix.
October 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Paulaner "Spezi", a soft drink also available imported to the US under the name "Sunset". Got introduced to this in Germany. Delicious Fanta/Cola mix.
MONOWAVE. A really thoughtful "emotion platformer" with a striking scratch paper art style. You solve puzzles by transferring feelings to other animals, and together, you all "clear the path".
Interview: youtu.be/lT1DJ7K6s4M
Interview: youtu.be/lT1DJ7K6s4M
October 6, 2025 at 4:36 AM
MONOWAVE. A really thoughtful "emotion platformer" with a striking scratch paper art style. You solve puzzles by transferring feelings to other animals, and together, you all "clear the path".
Interview: youtu.be/lT1DJ7K6s4M
Interview: youtu.be/lT1DJ7K6s4M
THANKS, LIGHT. You use a flashlight to turn 2D shapes into 3D objects, giving them weight and gravity to solve platforming puzzles. They even add a "dark flashlight" later to revert objects back to 2D
Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUuZ...
Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUuZ...
October 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
THANKS, LIGHT. You use a flashlight to turn 2D shapes into 3D objects, giving them weight and gravity to solve platforming puzzles. They even add a "dark flashlight" later to revert objects back to 2D
Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUuZ...
Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUuZ...
The Korea booth at #gamescom went hard. We interviewed two of the developers showcasing there -- THANKS, LIGHT and MONO WAVE. More about their games in the replies below.
October 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The Korea booth at #gamescom went hard. We interviewed two of the developers showcasing there -- THANKS, LIGHT and MONO WAVE. More about their games in the replies below.
PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant. The booth at #gamescom was a hit with attendees, it simulates planet defense through interacting with one big cannon and we got a chance to interview Raffa, one of the developers behind the project and hope to have the interview up soon.
October 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant. The booth at #gamescom was a hit with attendees, it simulates planet defense through interacting with one big cannon and we got a chance to interview Raffa, one of the developers behind the project and hope to have the interview up soon.
Here's the English translation for the activity booklet (MTL, don't shoot the messenger). ZZZ isn't my thing but was with a friend so stood in line with them. I still got merch for going through it though.
Booth was managed by Princeton Kuway. They had a survey, pic of which is attached.
Booth was managed by Princeton Kuway. They had a survey, pic of which is attached.
![A sideways photo of a Google Form poll asking "Which of the following PC/console games have you played?". Out of a list of games, the checkbox for "GTA Series" is selected.
Which of the following PC/console games have you played? [You can select multiple options, including those you are currently playing or have played before.]
[ ] None of the above (This option appears at the top and bottom of the list)
[ ] Hades
[ ] Dead Cells
[ ] The Binding of Isaac
[ ] Final Fantasy (except FF11, FF14)
[ ] Xenoblade Chronicles Series
[✓] GTA Series
[ ] Watch Dogs Series
[ ] Persona Series
[ ] Fire Emblem Series
[ ] None of the above](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gcvxvmylqpiznjhudwsrmwgt/bafkreihc3ghr7fqiw3thtkr6l3my7ivy6gglj5rq7ph7y6ry3hoounfapi@jpeg)
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Here's the English translation for the activity booklet (MTL, don't shoot the messenger). ZZZ isn't my thing but was with a friend so stood in line with them. I still got merch for going through it though.
Booth was managed by Princeton Kuway. They had a survey, pic of which is attached.
Booth was managed by Princeton Kuway. They had a survey, pic of which is attached.
Akabaka's Sucker for Love series is back, and with a new publisher this time (Black Lantern Collective). Sucker for Love: Crush Landing has you dating a shape-shifting comet that's both naive and infinitely wise to the secrets of the universe.
September 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Akabaka's Sucker for Love series is back, and with a new publisher this time (Black Lantern Collective). Sucker for Love: Crush Landing has you dating a shape-shifting comet that's both naive and infinitely wise to the secrets of the universe.
After burning down an orphanage on behalf of Nintendo because they found a couple MIG switches, Bowser decided to check up on SEGA's booth to check in on their progress of similar debauchery. Lookin' good!
September 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
After burning down an orphanage on behalf of Nintendo because they found a couple MIG switches, Bowser decided to check up on SEGA's booth to check in on their progress of similar debauchery. Lookin' good!
Cult of the Lamb drew a considerable crowd nearly 2 years after the sex update
September 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Cult of the Lamb drew a considerable crowd nearly 2 years after the sex update
After streaming on Twitch, someone left the browser open.
September 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
After streaming on Twitch, someone left the browser open.
MGS3 Delta. Spent an hour in line on the final day of #gamescom (Sunday). 20 minute play session of the very beginning of the game, with market-research questions in the title screen. Played it on Kojima's birthday, that is truly a sin.
September 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
MGS3 Delta. Spent an hour in line on the final day of #gamescom (Sunday). 20 minute play session of the very beginning of the game, with market-research questions in the title screen. Played it on Kojima's birthday, that is truly a sin.
This low-stakes booth (Meme Kombat) looked cool, but then I realized it was associated with NFTs.
There's a narrow number of respectable artists I've seen online that leverage NFT marketplaces like OpenSea to make money. However this wasn't it in my opinion.
There's a narrow number of respectable artists I've seen online that leverage NFT marketplaces like OpenSea to make money. However this wasn't it in my opinion.
September 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This low-stakes booth (Meme Kombat) looked cool, but then I realized it was associated with NFTs.
There's a narrow number of respectable artists I've seen online that leverage NFT marketplaces like OpenSea to make money. However this wasn't it in my opinion.
There's a narrow number of respectable artists I've seen online that leverage NFT marketplaces like OpenSea to make money. However this wasn't it in my opinion.
Lords of the Fallen booth. Didn't go in but man it looks cool. They were tattooing people there, lol.
September 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Lords of the Fallen booth. Didn't go in but man it looks cool. They were tattooing people there, lol.
Games, Japan at #gamescom. Despite having taken the pic I didn't play any, but I did spot Sky The Scraper and that was a welcome sight for sore eyes.
September 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Games, Japan at #gamescom. Despite having taken the pic I didn't play any, but I did spot Sky The Scraper and that was a welcome sight for sore eyes.
Speaking of that -- as a consumer, I wonder if exorbitant displays at gaming conventions convert into sales, or if it's just a way to level out budgets for AAA. Call of Duty Black Ops 7 had a tie-in with a local "flavor milk" brand and the line was just as long as the rest of them to play the game.
September 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Speaking of that -- as a consumer, I wonder if exorbitant displays at gaming conventions convert into sales, or if it's just a way to level out budgets for AAA. Call of Duty Black Ops 7 had a tie-in with a local "flavor milk" brand and the line was just as long as the rest of them to play the game.
Across the Rhine, Sony had a free Helldivers II event during #gamescom to promote the fandom. It started out modestly attended but got busier as the night went on. They had a cosplay contest, and a great selection of food.
September 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Across the Rhine, Sony had a free Helldivers II event during #gamescom to promote the fandom. It started out modestly attended but got busier as the night went on. They had a cosplay contest, and a great selection of food.