Mike Towndrow
@miketowndrow.com
Does good indie work, has bad hair genetics.
🎮 @sixoneindie.com | 🏆 @indiegameawards.gg
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Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, airing on December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @ign.com, @gamespot.com, and @sixoneindie.com's YouTube and Twitch channels.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
I don’t have the proper words, so I’ll leave it at this for now: support, celebrate, cherish, and play indies.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
*furiously slams credit card on desk meme*
Bloodborne 10th Anniversary Vol. I & II Soundtrack Vinyl up for preorder at Laced Records ($98) buff.ly/cXQ9msx
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
*furiously slams credit card on desk meme*
Charlie finding the golden ticket, but it’s me with the Shadow Timbs.
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Charlie finding the golden ticket, but it’s me with the Shadow Timbs.
Reposted by Mike Towndrow
Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Reposted by Mike Towndrow
RIP to a games industry pioneer and legend, Rebecca Heineman (@burgerbecky.bsky.social) If your unfamiliar, look her up. Her career is like the story of videogames itself.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
RIP to a games industry pioneer and legend, Rebecca Heineman (@burgerbecky.bsky.social) If your unfamiliar, look her up. Her career is like the story of videogames itself.
Not to reveal too much, but Tonda sent me the kindest, most unexpected reply after I notified him of the nomination.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
The Indie Game Awards are coming up & we just found out Blue Prince has been nominated for two IGAs: Innovation & Game of the Year!
The IGAs 2025 will premiere December 18, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET/11:30pm GMT/ 12:30am CET 19 December
Check out all the other amazing nominations at: indiegameawards.gg
The IGAs 2025 will premiere December 18, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET/11:30pm GMT/ 12:30am CET 19 December
Check out all the other amazing nominations at: indiegameawards.gg
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Not to reveal too much, but Tonda sent me the kindest, most unexpected reply after I notified him of the nomination.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
I’d like to think there’s an alternate reality where Welcome to Derry and Chair Company exist in the same universe.
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I’d like to think there’s an alternate reality where Welcome to Derry and Chair Company exist in the same universe.
Live look at me chatting with *CNN* about The Indie Game Awards for 30min straight.
November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Live look at me chatting with *CNN* about The Indie Game Awards for 30min straight.
Reposted by Mike Towndrow
Spending a portion of the weekend revisiting Öoo. What a wonderful, well-designed puzzle platformer. Such an intelligent and unique spin on Bomber Man-like mechanics.
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Spending a portion of the weekend revisiting Öoo. What a wonderful, well-designed puzzle platformer. Such an intelligent and unique spin on Bomber Man-like mechanics.
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
Reposted by Mike Towndrow
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
Woke up to a *whole* bunch of YouTube notifications, and yup. Predictable.
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
November 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Woke up to a *whole* bunch of YouTube notifications, and yup. Predictable.
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
Much love to John and @kotakudotcom.bsky.social for chatting with me about Clair Obscur!
It’s a weird, grey area our curation jury have regularly (and painfully) discussed since CO:E33’s launch. Sincerely appreciate John giving me the space to share some insight into those discussions.
It’s a weird, grey area our curation jury have regularly (and painfully) discussed since CO:E33’s launch. Sincerely appreciate John giving me the space to share some insight into those discussions.
I've laid out my arguments for why Clair Obscur Expedition 33 should never have entered itself for any indie game awards:
kotaku.com/indie-game-a...
kotaku.com/indie-game-a...
There's Just No Way Expedition 33 Should Be Up For Indie Awards
The multi-million dollar game has entered itself into multiple indie game awards, which doesn't feel right
kotaku.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Much love to John and @kotakudotcom.bsky.social for chatting with me about Clair Obscur!
It’s a weird, grey area our curation jury have regularly (and painfully) discussed since CO:E33’s launch. Sincerely appreciate John giving me the space to share some insight into those discussions.
It’s a weird, grey area our curation jury have regularly (and painfully) discussed since CO:E33’s launch. Sincerely appreciate John giving me the space to share some insight into those discussions.
Regretfully, in my state of delirium, I did not catch the rogue ‘e’ accompanying Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in the nomination video. Rest assured that the appropriate parties* will be punished accordingly.
*it’s me. I’m the party. ily, @sandfallgames.bsky.social / @kepler-interactive.bsky.social 💙
*it’s me. I’m the party. ily, @sandfallgames.bsky.social / @kepler-interactive.bsky.social 💙
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Regretfully, in my state of delirium, I did not catch the rogue ‘e’ accompanying Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in the nomination video. Rest assured that the appropriate parties* will be punished accordingly.
*it’s me. I’m the party. ily, @sandfallgames.bsky.social / @kepler-interactive.bsky.social 💙
*it’s me. I’m the party. ily, @sandfallgames.bsky.social / @kepler-interactive.bsky.social 💙
I don’t have the proper words, so I’ll leave it at this for now: support, celebrate, cherish, and play indies.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, airing on December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @ign.com, @gamespot.com, and @sixoneindie.com's YouTube and Twitch channels.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I don’t have the proper words, so I’ll leave it at this for now: support, celebrate, cherish, and play indies.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
Officially wrapped preparations for tomorrow’s Indie Game Awards rollout. Celebrating this milestone by going outside for the first time in 6 days.
See y’all at 10 AM ET via @indiegameawards.gg 🫡
See y’all at 10 AM ET via @indiegameawards.gg 🫡
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Officially wrapped preparations for tomorrow’s Indie Game Awards rollout. Celebrating this milestone by going outside for the first time in 6 days.
See y’all at 10 AM ET via @indiegameawards.gg 🫡
See y’all at 10 AM ET via @indiegameawards.gg 🫡
With all the @indiegameawards.gg prep, I haven’t had time to get my thoughts down yet. But…
Lumines Arise is a frontrunner for my GOTY. I began playing for review while grieving a loss, and the experience I felt during SGF (linked here) became deeply transformative.
Tysm, @enhance-experience.com 💙
Lumines Arise is a frontrunner for my GOTY. I began playing for review while grieving a loss, and the experience I felt during SGF (linked here) became deeply transformative.
Tysm, @enhance-experience.com 💙
Alone in a Crowded Room With Lumines Arise | Summer Game Fest 2025 — Six One Indie
Lumines Arise feels like it connects to the player’s soul. It’s the therapeutic experience we could all desperately use, and only Enhance could possibly deliver.
www.sixoneindie.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
With all the @indiegameawards.gg prep, I haven’t had time to get my thoughts down yet. But…
Lumines Arise is a frontrunner for my GOTY. I began playing for review while grieving a loss, and the experience I felt during SGF (linked here) became deeply transformative.
Tysm, @enhance-experience.com 💙
Lumines Arise is a frontrunner for my GOTY. I began playing for review while grieving a loss, and the experience I felt during SGF (linked here) became deeply transformative.
Tysm, @enhance-experience.com 💙
Sleepless nights, immeasurably stress, and a few too many energy drinks. But goddamn, y’all.
Sure, we produce and organize it. But The IGAs is so much bigger than a single organization. I cannot wait to show you the amount of collaboration that’s being poured into round two.
Sure, we produce and organize it. But The IGAs is so much bigger than a single organization. I cannot wait to show you the amount of collaboration that’s being poured into round two.
The nominees and presenters for the 2025 Indie Game Awards will be revealed tomorrow at 10 AM ET 🏆
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Sleepless nights, immeasurably stress, and a few too many energy drinks. But goddamn, y’all.
Sure, we produce and organize it. But The IGAs is so much bigger than a single organization. I cannot wait to show you the amount of collaboration that’s being poured into round two.
Sure, we produce and organize it. But The IGAs is so much bigger than a single organization. I cannot wait to show you the amount of collaboration that’s being poured into round two.
TANGLE AND WHISPER?! My absolute goddam QUEENS.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
TANGLE AND WHISPER?! My absolute goddam QUEENS.
How do I get @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social involved with Made in New York City™️ @sixoneindie.com and @indiegameawards.gg?
A Mayor Elect-hosted segment featuring independent NYC-developed games sounds pretty sick to me. My DMs are open, sir.
A Mayor Elect-hosted segment featuring independent NYC-developed games sounds pretty sick to me. My DMs are open, sir.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
How do I get @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social involved with Made in New York City™️ @sixoneindie.com and @indiegameawards.gg?
A Mayor Elect-hosted segment featuring independent NYC-developed games sounds pretty sick to me. My DMs are open, sir.
A Mayor Elect-hosted segment featuring independent NYC-developed games sounds pretty sick to me. My DMs are open, sir.
The disrespect our justice system has for the “holy hell there are 87 games launching on November 11th” holiday.
I have not stopped thinking about Goodnight Universe since rolling credits. @nicedreamgames.com is a one in a million-like studio.
I have not stopped thinking about Goodnight Universe since rolling credits. @nicedreamgames.com is a one in a million-like studio.
Our full review’s been delayed thanks to jury duty, but Goodnight Universe, y’all.
The team behind Before Your Eyes delivers another mechanically and narratively brilliant experience; profound, unexpected, and deeply human.
@nicedreamgames.com has cemented themselves among the industry’s best.
The team behind Before Your Eyes delivers another mechanically and narratively brilliant experience; profound, unexpected, and deeply human.
@nicedreamgames.com has cemented themselves among the industry’s best.
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The disrespect our justice system has for the “holy hell there are 87 games launching on November 11th” holiday.
I have not stopped thinking about Goodnight Universe since rolling credits. @nicedreamgames.com is a one in a million-like studio.
I have not stopped thinking about Goodnight Universe since rolling credits. @nicedreamgames.com is a one in a million-like studio.
I need everyone to personally thank @jacob.bsky.social when the @indiegameawards.gg nominees drop on Wednesday.
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I need everyone to personally thank @jacob.bsky.social when the @indiegameawards.gg nominees drop on Wednesday.
Reposted by Mike Towndrow
Rumor has it, the only way to fend off a Dewayo is by backing Blue Ridge Hunting on Kickstarter… 👀
Remember: Kickstarter is all or nothing! No funds are collected until the campaign ends. Claim your exclusive goodies early by showing your support.
🐺 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jad...
Remember: Kickstarter is all or nothing! No funds are collected until the campaign ends. Claim your exclusive goodies early by showing your support.
🐺 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jad...
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Rumor has it, the only way to fend off a Dewayo is by backing Blue Ridge Hunting on Kickstarter… 👀
Remember: Kickstarter is all or nothing! No funds are collected until the campaign ends. Claim your exclusive goodies early by showing your support.
🐺 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jad...
Remember: Kickstarter is all or nothing! No funds are collected until the campaign ends. Claim your exclusive goodies early by showing your support.
🐺 www.kickstarter.com/projects/jad...
One of my biggest regrets in life is not pulling the trigger on this fleshy little wiggly freak.
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
One of my biggest regrets in life is not pulling the trigger on this fleshy little wiggly freak.
There was zero hesitation in politely asking @tinyghost.bsky.social to paint me a 24kt gold Super Sonic.
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
There was zero hesitation in politely asking @tinyghost.bsky.social to paint me a 24kt gold Super Sonic.