daml the squidtopus
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This looks crazy cool! Keeping an eye on this one for sure.
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This looks crazy cool! Keeping an eye on this one for sure.
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the simple genius of the comedically long breakfast table in Deadly Premonition
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
the simple genius of the comedically long breakfast table in Deadly Premonition
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My Space Quest site, Roger Wilco's Virtual Broomcloset, launched 30 years ago this month. That makes it one of the oldest video game fan sites on the web.
To celebrate the milestone, I've updated the site for the first time in ages with tons of new content. Check it out! wiw.org/~jess/roger.html
To celebrate the milestone, I've updated the site for the first time in ages with tons of new content. Check it out! wiw.org/~jess/roger.html
Roger Wilco's Virtual Broomcloset: The Original Space Quest Fan Site
The web's first and most comprehensive Space Quest fan site, packed with Easter eggs, trivia, downloads, and retrospectives on Sierra's classic adventure series.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
My Space Quest site, Roger Wilco's Virtual Broomcloset, launched 30 years ago this month. That makes it one of the oldest video game fan sites on the web.
To celebrate the milestone, I've updated the site for the first time in ages with tons of new content. Check it out! wiw.org/~jess/roger.html
To celebrate the milestone, I've updated the site for the first time in ages with tons of new content. Check it out! wiw.org/~jess/roger.html
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Finally managed to track down a copy of the elusive Space Quest III vinyl and it arrived in the mail today - been on the lookout since nabbing SQIV’s at the AGFF last year, signed by Ken Allen!
November 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Finally managed to track down a copy of the elusive Space Quest III vinyl and it arrived in the mail today - been on the lookout since nabbing SQIV’s at the AGFF last year, signed by Ken Allen!
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Lighthouse of the Week: Ep. 15
The Grim Fandango lighthouse stands stoic in Rubacava, almost masoleum-like in its construction. As you look at it, a light breeze stirs a cluster of blue flower petals around you, and you feel your chest tighten at a deep grief that still lingers here.
~for Lola 🖤
The Grim Fandango lighthouse stands stoic in Rubacava, almost masoleum-like in its construction. As you look at it, a light breeze stirs a cluster of blue flower petals around you, and you feel your chest tighten at a deep grief that still lingers here.
~for Lola 🖤
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Lighthouse of the Week: Ep. 15
The Grim Fandango lighthouse stands stoic in Rubacava, almost masoleum-like in its construction. As you look at it, a light breeze stirs a cluster of blue flower petals around you, and you feel your chest tighten at a deep grief that still lingers here.
~for Lola 🖤
The Grim Fandango lighthouse stands stoic in Rubacava, almost masoleum-like in its construction. As you look at it, a light breeze stirs a cluster of blue flower petals around you, and you feel your chest tighten at a deep grief that still lingers here.
~for Lola 🖤
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My review has dropped for Foolish Mortals on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Look alive, and come see why this masterpiece from @inklingwood.bsky.social is an absolute must play!
My review has dropped for Foolish Mortals on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Look alive, and come see why this masterpiece from @inklingwood.bsky.social is an absolute must play!
Foolish Mortals review | Adventure Game Hotspot
Foolish Mortals is an absolute triumph. The love and respect for what makes an adventure game great is on full display in every expertly crafted scene, puzzle, piece of dialogue and quality-of-life us...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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My review has dropped for Foolish Mortals on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Look alive, and come see why this masterpiece from @inklingwood.bsky.social is an absolute must play!
My review has dropped for Foolish Mortals on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Look alive, and come see why this masterpiece from @inklingwood.bsky.social is an absolute must play!
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It's cool how we keep proving over and over and over again that there's a significant market for narrative-heavy, character-driven, single-player experiences in video games and publishers just categorically refuse to believe us
Dispatch has sold 1 million copies in under two weeks
Dispatch has sold 1 million copies in under two weeks
The episodic superhero comedy features big-name actors like Aaron Paul and Jeffrey Wright.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's cool how we keep proving over and over and over again that there's a significant market for narrative-heavy, character-driven, single-player experiences in video games and publishers just categorically refuse to believe us
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Reviewed Bye Sweet Carole for @aghotspot.bsky.social, and I’m happy to say this horror adventure has much more to offer outside its stunning 2D animation. 🐇
For all my thoughts on this love letter to old school Clock Tower, check out the full review!
Reviewed Bye Sweet Carole for @aghotspot.bsky.social, and I’m happy to say this horror adventure has much more to offer outside its stunning 2D animation. 🐇
For all my thoughts on this love letter to old school Clock Tower, check out the full review!
Bye Sweet Carole review | Adventure Game Hotspot
The methodical gameplay and occasional difficulty spikes of Bye Sweet Carole won’t be for everyone, but for those who crave an old-school stalker horror with a remarkably poignant story tying everythi...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Reviewed Bye Sweet Carole for @aghotspot.bsky.social, and I’m happy to say this horror adventure has much more to offer outside its stunning 2D animation. 🐇
For all my thoughts on this love letter to old school Clock Tower, check out the full review!
Reviewed Bye Sweet Carole for @aghotspot.bsky.social, and I’m happy to say this horror adventure has much more to offer outside its stunning 2D animation. 🐇
For all my thoughts on this love letter to old school Clock Tower, check out the full review!
Happy 29 years to this weird little game!
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Happy 29 years to this weird little game!
10 games to get to know me (redid mine with slightly more effort)
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
10 games to get to know me (redid mine with slightly more effort)
Happy 27 years to my favorite adventure game! Here’s to many more 💀
Grim Fandango (LucasArts) was released 27 years ago today.
What a masterpiece.
What a masterpiece.
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy 27 years to my favorite adventure game! Here’s to many more 💀
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Mystery Inc's Survival Horrorween 🔪
#ScoobyDoo
#ScoobyDoo
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Mystery Inc's Survival Horrorween 🔪
#ScoobyDoo
#ScoobyDoo
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In a year of incredible RPGs, my RPG of the year continues to get even better. I had held off from playing the updates since I knew the final version was coming out at some point with 2.0, now it’s time to dive back in to the madness. 👁️
In a year of incredible RPGs, my RPG of the year continues to get even better. I had held off from playing the updates since I knew the final version was coming out at some point with 2.0, now it’s time to dive back in to the madness. 👁️
Look Outside: Final Vision | 2.0 Update | Out Now on Steam
YouTube video by DevolverDigital
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October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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In a year of incredible RPGs, my RPG of the year continues to get even better. I had held off from playing the updates since I knew the final version was coming out at some point with 2.0, now it’s time to dive back in to the madness. 👁️
In a year of incredible RPGs, my RPG of the year continues to get even better. I had held off from playing the updates since I knew the final version was coming out at some point with 2.0, now it’s time to dive back in to the madness. 👁️
Just rolled credits on Hotel Barcelona - honestly, this is my new favorite game behind Deadly Premonition that SWERY has made. It’s janky and unpolished but the art, vibe, and world are all just so fun! It’s just pure insanity in every way, and it oozes 80s horror charm.
October 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Just rolled credits on Hotel Barcelona - honestly, this is my new favorite game behind Deadly Premonition that SWERY has made. It’s janky and unpolished but the art, vibe, and world are all just so fun! It’s just pure insanity in every way, and it oozes 80s horror charm.
To anyone bummed about a certain less than stellar sequel to one of the best narrative RPGs ever created, might I recommend the year’s best vampire RPG with a little Cabernet? 😉
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Cabernet review | Adventure Game Hotspot
Cabernet is a captivating character-driven narrative RPG that sinks in its fangs and doesn’t let go...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
To anyone bummed about a certain less than stellar sequel to one of the best narrative RPGs ever created, might I recommend the year’s best vampire RPG with a little Cabernet? 😉
adventuregamehotspot.com/review/3954/...
adventuregamehotspot.com/review/3954/...
My preview piece for the first two episodes of Dispatch has been released into the world of @aghotspot.bsky.social! No spoilers, but let’s just say this is one costumed comedy to keep on your radar.
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Dispatch: Episodes 1&2 first impressions | Adventure Game Hotspot
The first pair of eight episodes are loose, and we've heroically sprung into action to deliver a hands-on preview right away.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My preview piece for the first two episodes of Dispatch has been released into the world of @aghotspot.bsky.social! No spoilers, but let’s just say this is one costumed comedy to keep on your radar.
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This is a picture of Harlan Ellison next to a woman in a dress made of unsold mousepads from the I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream point and click adventure game
August 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This is a picture of Harlan Ellison next to a woman in a dress made of unsold mousepads from the I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream point and click adventure game
Finally started playing Hotel Barcelona today - I legitimately don’t understand why it’s reviewing so terribly. It’s unpolished, but the world and characters have tons of B-horror movie charm. We’ll see if my opinion changes after beating it, but I’m enjoying it a lot so far.
October 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Finally started playing Hotel Barcelona today - I legitimately don’t understand why it’s reviewing so terribly. It’s unpolished, but the world and characters have tons of B-horror movie charm. We’ll see if my opinion changes after beating it, but I’m enjoying it a lot so far.
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New review just dropped on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Mutants Ate My Carrots is a fun, foul-mouthed cartoon romp that never takes itself too seriously. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but the goofy charm keeps the good times rolling.
New review just dropped on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Mutants Ate My Carrots is a fun, foul-mouthed cartoon romp that never takes itself too seriously. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but the goofy charm keeps the good times rolling.
Mutants Ate My Carrots review | Adventure Game Hotspot
Mutants Ate My Carrots suffers from an unfortunate lack of polish, but the fun factor of running around a raunchy cartoon fantasy world as a butt-kicking angry rabbit makes up for its (easily fixable)...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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New review just dropped on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Mutants Ate My Carrots is a fun, foul-mouthed cartoon romp that never takes itself too seriously. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but the goofy charm keeps the good times rolling.
New review just dropped on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Mutants Ate My Carrots is a fun, foul-mouthed cartoon romp that never takes itself too seriously. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but the goofy charm keeps the good times rolling.
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I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
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October 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3
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Yesterday marks the 1 year anniversary of my very first published game review! Even after a year, it still feels surreal that I get to write about adventure games and work with such an incredible community of individuals over at @aghotspot.bsky.social.
Yesterday marks the 1 year anniversary of my very first published game review! Even after a year, it still feels surreal that I get to write about adventure games and work with such an incredible community of individuals over at @aghotspot.bsky.social.
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review | Adventure Game Hotspot
Emio – The Smiling Man is a haunting tale that marks a welcome return of the Famicom Detective Club series...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Yesterday marks the 1 year anniversary of my very first published game review! Even after a year, it still feels surreal that I get to write about adventure games and work with such an incredible community of individuals over at @aghotspot.bsky.social.
Yesterday marks the 1 year anniversary of my very first published game review! Even after a year, it still feels surreal that I get to write about adventure games and work with such an incredible community of individuals over at @aghotspot.bsky.social.
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Oh. Oh no.
I want to hope that this is very early development footage, but I have a feeling this is further along than it looks.
Panzer Dragoon Zwei on modern consoles? *monkeys paw curls*
Oh. Oh no.
I want to hope that this is very early development footage, but I have a feeling this is further along than it looks.
Panzer Dragoon Zwei on modern consoles? *monkeys paw curls*
Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake || Tokyo Game Show 2025 Demo Gameplay
YouTube video by ForeverEntertainment
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September 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Oh. Oh no.
I want to hope that this is very early development footage, but I have a feeling this is further along than it looks.
Panzer Dragoon Zwei on modern consoles? *monkeys paw curls*
Oh. Oh no.
I want to hope that this is very early development footage, but I have a feeling this is further along than it looks.
Panzer Dragoon Zwei on modern consoles? *monkeys paw curls*
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Proud to announce today that you will be able to play in VB mode in the next major ANTONBLAST update. (Yes, we’re serious.)
September 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Proud to announce today that you will be able to play in VB mode in the next major ANTONBLAST update. (Yes, we’re serious.)