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· Oct 23
The Last Caretaker is Channel37’s haunting yet hopeful look at humanity’s final sanctuary. A story of memory, connection, and what it means to endure.
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
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Come and play Sleepytime Village by @lightfootbrosgames.bsky.social at #DGF26
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Come and play Sleepytime Village by @lightfootbrosgames.bsky.social at #DGF26
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
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This arcade-style mini carpet makes for an absolutely fantastic surface for reading magazines on
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This arcade-style mini carpet makes for an absolutely fantastic surface for reading magazines on
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Can't wait for GTA6 to sweep the indie awards next year
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Can't wait for GTA6 to sweep the indie awards next year
We are aware of a third-party outage (CloudFlare) which means that many websites, including Debug, are currently inaccessible.
Several social media platforms are also down as a result.
We are monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates until this is resolved.
Several social media platforms are also down as a result.
We are monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates until this is resolved.
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We are aware of a third-party outage (CloudFlare) which means that many websites, including Debug, are currently inaccessible.
Several social media platforms are also down as a result.
We are monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates until this is resolved.
Several social media platforms are also down as a result.
We are monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates until this is resolved.
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I created Debug to give indie gaming fans an “offline” way to enjoy this hobby.
The same way I used to read Edge, PC Gamer, and OXM growing up.
It feels give to take your eyes off screens for a short moment.
The same way I used to read Edge, PC Gamer, and OXM growing up.
It feels give to take your eyes off screens for a short moment.
November 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I created Debug to give indie gaming fans an “offline” way to enjoy this hobby.
The same way I used to read Edge, PC Gamer, and OXM growing up.
It feels give to take your eyes off screens for a short moment.
The same way I used to read Edge, PC Gamer, and OXM growing up.
It feels give to take your eyes off screens for a short moment.
We’ve just been made aware that Debug #12 was “out of stock” as of this morning
There are actually 20 copies left, and the website has been updated to reflect this!
There are actually 20 copies left, and the website has been updated to reflect this!
The Last Caretaker is Channel37’s haunting yet hopeful look at humanity’s final sanctuary. A story of memory, connection, and what it means to endure.
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
November 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We’ve just been made aware that Debug #12 was “out of stock” as of this morning
There are actually 20 copies left, and the website has been updated to reflect this!
There are actually 20 copies left, and the website has been updated to reflect this!
This arcade-style mini carpet makes for an absolutely fantastic surface for reading magazines on
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This arcade-style mini carpet makes for an absolutely fantastic surface for reading magazines on
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Bristol Video Games Expo returns 28th February 2026
BristolVGE26.eventbrite.co.uk
#indiegames #retrogaming #bristol @debugmag.com @johnriggs.bsky.social #indiegamedev #bristolevents #gaming
Bristol Video Games Expo returns 28th February 2026
BristolVGE26.eventbrite.co.uk
#indiegames #retrogaming #bristol @debugmag.com @johnriggs.bsky.social #indiegamedev #bristolevents #gaming
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE
Bristol Video Games Expo returns 28th February 2026
BristolVGE26.eventbrite.co.uk
#indiegames #retrogaming #bristol @debugmag.com @johnriggs.bsky.social #indiegamedev #bristolevents #gaming
Bristol Video Games Expo returns 28th February 2026
BristolVGE26.eventbrite.co.uk
#indiegames #retrogaming #bristol @debugmag.com @johnriggs.bsky.social #indiegamedev #bristolevents #gaming
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I just realised, I'm now writing my 10th column for @debugmag.com!
That's a nice milestone to reach. 🥳
That's a nice milestone to reach. 🥳
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I just realised, I'm now writing my 10th column for @debugmag.com!
That's a nice milestone to reach. 🥳
That's a nice milestone to reach. 🥳
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What are some IRL events (anywhere in the world) that we should check out in 2026?
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
What are some IRL events (anywhere in the world) that we should check out in 2026?
Imagine a huge THIRTY THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT arena full of indie games
You won’t need to imagine anymore come 25-26 April 2026…
Join us for #DGF26
You won’t need to imagine anymore come 25-26 April 2026…
Join us for #DGF26
We’re going to do our best to have the biggest showcase of indie games in the whole of the UK next year
We’ve already confirmed some seriously cool stuff and can’t wait to announce it super soon!
And we want YOU to exhibit your game too. Do not be shy, no excuses. It’s completely free 😊
We’ve already confirmed some seriously cool stuff and can’t wait to announce it super soon!
And we want YOU to exhibit your game too. Do not be shy, no excuses. It’s completely free 😊
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Imagine a huge THIRTY THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT arena full of indie games
You won’t need to imagine anymore come 25-26 April 2026…
Join us for #DGF26
You won’t need to imagine anymore come 25-26 April 2026…
Join us for #DGF26
We will be announcing the 2026 Indie Game Awards later this month.
So this is a pre-announcement, we guess? Quite a few people have asked in recent days!
And thanks to our generous sponsors, it’ll be free to attend ❤️
Go here for updates: @debugawards.com
So this is a pre-announcement, we guess? Quite a few people have asked in recent days!
And thanks to our generous sponsors, it’ll be free to attend ❤️
Go here for updates: @debugawards.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We will be announcing the 2026 Indie Game Awards later this month.
So this is a pre-announcement, we guess? Quite a few people have asked in recent days!
And thanks to our generous sponsors, it’ll be free to attend ❤️
Go here for updates: @debugawards.com
So this is a pre-announcement, we guess? Quite a few people have asked in recent days!
And thanks to our generous sponsors, it’ll be free to attend ❤️
Go here for updates: @debugawards.com
We’re already down to our last 40 copies of Debug #12
It’s our most popular issue to date!
It’s our most popular issue to date!
The Last Caretaker is Channel37’s haunting yet hopeful look at humanity’s final sanctuary. A story of memory, connection, and what it means to endure.
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
Our exclusive feature appears in Debug #12, available in print and digital editions from November 1st...
Pre-order now: debu.gg/12
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We’re already down to our last 40 copies of Debug #12
It’s our most popular issue to date!
It’s our most popular issue to date!
“Early Access games are available for sale and thus eligible for review.”
Agree? Or disagree?
Our answer… “it depends.” But what do you think?
Agree? Or disagree?
Our answer… “it depends.” But what do you think?
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“Early Access games are available for sale and thus eligible for review.”
Agree? Or disagree?
Our answer… “it depends.” But what do you think?
Agree? Or disagree?
Our answer… “it depends.” But what do you think?
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It's really cool to see a contribution from me about my favorite indie game Say No! More in @debugmag.com!
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It's really cool to see a contribution from me about my favorite indie game Say No! More in @debugmag.com!
Did you publish a game on Xbox Live Arcade between 2005–2010? We’d love to hear from you!
Reposts welcome… #journorequest #indiedev
Reposts welcome… #journorequest #indiedev
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Did you publish a game on Xbox Live Arcade between 2005–2010? We’d love to hear from you!
Reposts welcome… #journorequest #indiedev
Reposts welcome… #journorequest #indiedev
Magazines exist in 2025 🤯
Did you catch Dreams of Another in DEBUG's summer edition?
Big thanks to BloodyGoodReviews | Pirate PR for all your support!
Big thanks to BloodyGoodReviews | Pirate PR for all your support!
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Magazines exist in 2025 🤯
Fun fact…
Back in the day, publishers used to send in artificially resolution boosted screenshots so they looked better in print.
Many of us in print media called them bullshots, and it was particularly common in the Xbox and PS2 days!
Back in the day, publishers used to send in artificially resolution boosted screenshots so they looked better in print.
Many of us in print media called them bullshots, and it was particularly common in the Xbox and PS2 days!
Tip #12
Again. Resolution matters more than you think. An A4 page printed at 300 DPI is roughly 2480 × 3508 pixels.
Anything smaller may look soft or blurry in print.
Editors can always scale images down, but they can’t invent lost detail when scaling up.
Again. Resolution matters more than you think. An A4 page printed at 300 DPI is roughly 2480 × 3508 pixels.
Anything smaller may look soft or blurry in print.
Editors can always scale images down, but they can’t invent lost detail when scaling up.
November 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Fun fact…
Back in the day, publishers used to send in artificially resolution boosted screenshots so they looked better in print.
Many of us in print media called them bullshots, and it was particularly common in the Xbox and PS2 days!
Back in the day, publishers used to send in artificially resolution boosted screenshots so they looked better in print.
Many of us in print media called them bullshots, and it was particularly common in the Xbox and PS2 days!
Pitching your game to print media? Here’s a thread full of tips!
Always send screenshots in PNG format. JPEG compression blurs sharp edges and creates ugly artefacts that look even worse once printed at 300 DPI.
Where possible, submit your screenshots at 4K resolution. Or native res for pixel art.
Always send screenshots in PNG format. JPEG compression blurs sharp edges and creates ugly artefacts that look even worse once printed at 300 DPI.
Where possible, submit your screenshots at 4K resolution. Or native res for pixel art.
November 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Pitching your game to print media? Here’s a thread full of tips!
Always send screenshots in PNG format. JPEG compression blurs sharp edges and creates ugly artefacts that look even worse once printed at 300 DPI.
Where possible, submit your screenshots at 4K resolution. Or native res for pixel art.
Always send screenshots in PNG format. JPEG compression blurs sharp edges and creates ugly artefacts that look even worse once printed at 300 DPI.
Where possible, submit your screenshots at 4K resolution. Or native res for pixel art.
Come and play Sleepytime Village by @lightfootbrosgames.bsky.social at #DGF26
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Come and play Sleepytime Village by @lightfootbrosgames.bsky.social at #DGF26
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
#indiegames #gamdev #gamingevents
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
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Thrilled to announce you'll be able to play a demo of our point-and-click parody of Les Miserables at the amazing Debug Festival next year!
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk @debugorg
#pointandclick #debugmagazine #adventuregame #indiegame #gameexpo
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk @debugorg
#pointandclick #debugmagazine #adventuregame #indiegame #gameexpo
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thrilled to announce you'll be able to play a demo of our point-and-click parody of Les Miserables at the amazing Debug Festival next year!
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk @debugorg
#pointandclick #debugmagazine #adventuregame #indiegame #gameexpo
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk @debugorg
#pointandclick #debugmagazine #adventuregame #indiegame #gameexpo
Come and play Dear Edmund by Mind The Grease at #DGF2026
In this dystopian sim RPG, a cold and strict party has placed you in charge of making decisions over a street and its residents
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
In this dystopian sim RPG, a cold and strict party has placed you in charge of making decisions over a street and its residents
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Come and play Dear Edmund by Mind The Grease at #DGF2026
In this dystopian sim RPG, a cold and strict party has placed you in charge of making decisions over a street and its residents
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
In this dystopian sim RPG, a cold and strict party has placed you in charge of making decisions over a street and its residents
One weekend. Hundreds of games!
25-26 April 2026
Norfolk Showground Arena, Norwich
Tickets: gamesfestival.co.uk
The theme of this event is collaboration. If you’ve got something to share, let’s chat!
As always, the Indie Showcase is free to exhibit and we’ve got equipment you can borrow.
As always, the Indie Showcase is free to exhibit and we’ve got equipment you can borrow.
We’re thrilled to finally reveal Debug Games Festival 2026!
It’s happening 25–26 April in Norwich. Two full days celebrating retro, indie, experimental, and everything in between.
We’re working closely with @spriters-resource.com and @didyouknowgaming.com plus various other friends of ours 👀
It’s happening 25–26 April in Norwich. Two full days celebrating retro, indie, experimental, and everything in between.
We’re working closely with @spriters-resource.com and @didyouknowgaming.com plus various other friends of ours 👀
October 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The theme of this event is collaboration. If you’ve got something to share, let’s chat!
As always, the Indie Showcase is free to exhibit and we’ve got equipment you can borrow.
As always, the Indie Showcase is free to exhibit and we’ve got equipment you can borrow.
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We’re thrilled to finally reveal Debug Games Festival 2026!
It’s happening 25–26 April in Norwich. Two full days celebrating retro, indie, experimental, and everything in between.
We’re working closely with @spriters-resource.com and @didyouknowgaming.com plus various other friends of ours 👀
It’s happening 25–26 April in Norwich. Two full days celebrating retro, indie, experimental, and everything in between.
We’re working closely with @spriters-resource.com and @didyouknowgaming.com plus various other friends of ours 👀
October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We’re thrilled to finally reveal Debug Games Festival 2026!
It’s happening 25–26 April in Norwich. Two full days celebrating retro, indie, experimental, and everything in between.
We’re working closely with @spriters-resource.com and @didyouknowgaming.com plus various other friends of ours 👀
It’s happening 25–26 April in Norwich. Two full days celebrating retro, indie, experimental, and everything in between.
We’re working closely with @spriters-resource.com and @didyouknowgaming.com plus various other friends of ours 👀