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Patrick McDermott
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C418 manager. Studio director at Ivy Road (Wanderstop).

Making music on Third Man Records as North Americans.
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From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025. n.pr/3K8WaF5
The best games of 2025, picked by NPR's staff
From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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ivyroadgames.bsky.social
🤯 Wanderstop is nominated in the Games for Impact category in @thegameawards.com!

Absolutely blown away, especially considering we're alongside some powerhouses this year: Consume Me, Despelote, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and South of Midnight.

Go vote for your faves of 2025 at TheGameAwards.com!
A graphic from The Game Awards highlighting Wanderstop as a nominee in the Games for Impact category. Text at the bottom says "Vote at TheGameAwards.com"
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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andrewmale.bsky.social
I know Patrick has a lot on at the moment but at some point I'd really like another @northamericans.bsky.social LP. They really do make the loveliest sound.

northamericanszone.bandcamp.com/track/classi...
Classic Water, by North Americans
from the album Long Cool World
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November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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c418.org
Here’s some unique news: my music has been added to the library of congress

www.npr.org/2025/04/09/n...
National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack
There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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hellocakebread.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to announce that the SECOND Wanderstop album by @c418.org is out now! This one is called Wanderstop FM, and it's a collection of all the music that plays on the shop's radio. It clocks in at over 2 hours of original music (in addition to the 3 hours of the main OST)
C418 - Wanderstop FM
Listen to C418 - Wanderstop FM
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April 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
northamericans.bsky.social
Goated Irish jig open.spotify.com/track/0Wdbwa...
nothing is
my bloody valentine · m b v · Song · 2013
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March 18, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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ivyroadgames.bsky.social
It's been almost one full week of tea, pluffins, and reflection!

We've enjoyed all of the fanart, kind words, video clips, livestreams, articles, and even cosplay (!!) thus far ~ and, of course, we look forward to enjoying even more this weekend.

THANK YOU to everyone who's played Wanderstop! 🍵
An image showcasing review scores for the game, Wanderstop. The background image shows Alta and Boro sitting on a bench, Alta looking grumpy with her arms crossed and Boro sipping on tea. Next to Alta there is a sword in the ground, and next to boro there is a pluffin. There is a tea shop in the background (right side). The scores are scattered throughout the sky in black font, and the text says: "Warm-hearted, funny, and never less than sincere" Eurogamer 9/10 - IGN 10/10 - But Why Tho 10/10 - Shacknews 9/10 - Inverse 4/5 - GamesRadar+ "...so much more than just brewing tea..." - Polygon 9/10 - Noisy Pixel "A wonderful experience full of surprises." - Six One Indie 8.1 / 10 - Paste Magazine 4.5/5 - TheGamer
March 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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amisma.bsky.social
I reviewed Wanderstop, and it was a brilliant, utterly charming contemplation. As refreshing as a good cup of tea with your best mate.

Quite proud of this one. If you’d give it a read 😊

www.gamingbible.com/reviews/wand...
Wanderstop review: Everything is better with a cup of tea
Wanderstop forces you to change your pace, drink some tea, and reflect, and that's a very good thing
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March 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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griffski.bsky.social
hello! i reviewed Wanderstop and it was a banger www.theguardian.com/games/2025/m...
Wanderstop review – a wonderful break from the pressure to win
A fallen warrior trades in fighting for putting the kettle on, wandering round gardens and watering plants. Much more than cosy – it’s healing
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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gamersocialclub.ca
"I believe that any game that is able to make me feel and think about such topics and self reflect on my own experiences so deeply is something truly special..."

The GSC review of Wanderstop.

Review:
Wanderstop: Review
Wanderstop, the new cozy game from Ivy Road, explores mental well-being and self-acceptance through Alta's journey. As she helps out at a tea shop, the game explores themes like rest, identity, and the importance of self-care.
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March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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justinoaksford.bsky.social
I love political games
Screenshot of wanderstop where a character references registering to vote for a "fishing ordinance council election"
March 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
northamericans.bsky.social
Barely wrapping my head around releasing Wanderstop but couldn’t be more proud of my main man / powerhouse of a pal @c418.org on his incredible score (and every bit of audio in the game) - it’s a true opus across the board. Legend.
March 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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hellocakebread.bsky.social
9/10 from IGN, thank you 🙏

www.ign.com/articles/wan...
Wanderstop Review - IGN
The most uncomfortable “cozy” game I never wanted to put down.
www.ign.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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andresplays.bsky.social
Play Wanderstop.
A screenshot of the indie video game Wanderstop. A vivid forest with a teahouse in the middle awaits a warrior to discover it. A screenshot of the indie video game Wanderstop. Penguin-like animals called Pluffins are chilling about. A screenshot of the indie video game Wanderstop. It's a gorgeous pastel hued meadow. A screenshot of the indie video game Wanderstop. It's a sword laying on a tree trunk.
March 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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hellocakebread.bsky.social
I had a lovely time chatting with The Verge about the process of getting Wanderstop made! Thanks @lewisgordon.bsky.social for this writeup.
lewisgordon.bsky.social Lewis Gordon @lewisgordon.bsky.social · Mar 11
“This game took so fucking long that cozy game is now like a swear word.”

For @theverge.com, I talked with Davey Wreden aka @hellocakebread.bsky.social about Wanderstop, burnout, and what it means to pour your entire self into your games.

www.theverge.com/games/627549...
With a tea-making fantasy game, Davey Wreden gets real
Wanderstop is out now.
www.theverge.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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lewisgordon.bsky.social
“This game took so fucking long that cozy game is now like a swear word.”

For @theverge.com, I talked with Davey Wreden aka @hellocakebread.bsky.social about Wanderstop, burnout, and what it means to pour your entire self into your games.

www.theverge.com/games/627549...
With a tea-making fantasy game, Davey Wreden gets real
Wanderstop is out now.
www.theverge.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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hellocakebread.bsky.social
I cannot believe I'm actually writing these words: Wanderstop is OUT NOW!!

Although it's difficult to communicate just how meaningful this moment is to me, I've done my best to put my thoughts into a personal note. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the game 💖
Today is the launch of Wanderstop! I've been writing/directing this game for many years, pouring my absolute heart and soul into it. I put everything I had into it, left absolutely nothing on the table, and in the end created something that I'm deeply proud of. Many of you are fans of my previous works, The Stanley Parable and The Beginner's Guide, and obviously Wanderstop is a completely different sort of game! To be honest it's kind of terrifying, for there to be such expectations based on my previous work and to know that some people will inevitably be disappointed with this new direction. At the same time, this is the game I absolutely knew without a doubt that I needed to make. When I went to the creative wellspring to ask for inspiration, this project is what I received. It is deeply personal to me, and I can only ask that you give it a shot. But this project was also an incredible group effort, a phenomenal collaboration amongst artists. I am so grateful to every member of the Ivy Road team, their hard work and dedication is the entire reason this game exists. To every one of them, thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart. And lastly thank you to Annapurna for your unwavering belief in this game over the years, you gave us far more time and resources than we deserved and for that I will be eternally grateful. Alright, I'm gonna go have a cup of tea.
March 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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ivyroadgames.bsky.social
Alta would want us to share that we are currently at the top of Steam's New & Trending 😤🎉

Alta would ALSO want us to share that the best way to help out a game when it launches is to leave a Steam Review if you've spent time with it! Share your thoughts, fave teas, and if we made you cry (sorry)
A screenshot of Steam, showing the New & Trending Tab. Wanderstop is at the top, showing a 10% launch discount! Underneath are Hauntsville, Beyond the Ice Palace 2, and Order 13, each showing their prices and launch discounts.
March 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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WANDERSTOP IS OUT NOW www.wanderstopgame.com
Wanderstop - A cozy, narrative-centric game about tea and change.
Wanderstop is a cozy, narrative-centric game about tea and change by the team at Ivy Road. Coming 2024 🍵 Wishlist now on Steam!
www.wanderstopgame.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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ivyroadgames.bsky.social
The shop is open, the tea is ready. Are you? 🍵

Join Alta's journey in Wanderstop, available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox!

bit.ly/WanderstopOu...
March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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shannonliao.bsky.social
today, robin bea has a lovely review of wanderstop today and how it conveys the perfect fantasy of a barista job, doing work for work's sake for customers who aren't very mean or derisive

www.inverse.com/gaming/wande...
‘Wanderstop’ Deconstructs Cozy Games To Brew Something Better
'Wanderstop' is an unsparing and deeply satisfying look at burnout and recovery in the guise of a cozy tea shop management sim.
www.inverse.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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andresplays.bsky.social
Wanderstop is one of the most important video games of our time. The way it succinctly portrays burnout head-on unlike any other piece of media is exceptional. Here's my full review.

Read: seasonedgaming.com/2025/03/10/r...

Watch: youtu.be/Ukq3PjKp0tw?...
Wanderstop Review - A Remedy For Hard Times
YouTube video by AndresPlays
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March 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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polygon.com
Wanderstop is so much more than just brewing tea — but that part’s good, too
Wanderstop is so much more than just brewing tea — but that part’s good, too
Alta’s journey of reflection and rest
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March 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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polygon.com
Wanderstop, Rise of the Ronin on PC, and the other new games out this week
Wanderstop, Rise of the Ronin on PC, and the other new games out this week
There sure are a lot of games featuring animals this week
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March 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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nickchester.bsky.social
It’s lovely reading the reviews of Wanderstop. I’m happy it’s resonating with people like it did with me.

Congrats to @ivyroadgames.bsky.social and thanks to them for trusting us to help get it over the line and in to the world. Shout out to the @popagenda.co crew for their invaluable support. ❤️
March 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM