Jay
@notfunnyj.bsky.social
Freelance horror writer, yapper, and purveyor of nonsense. Apologies in advance.
• Host: @saferoompod.bsky.social
• Contributor: @dreadcentral.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com @fearzinemagazine.com
• Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
• Host: @saferoompod.bsky.social
• Contributor: @dreadcentral.bsky.social @bloody-disgusting.com @fearzinemagazine.com
• Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
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Casual quarterly re-introduction post!
Hey! I'm Jay, a freelance writer and podcaster yapping about all things indie horror!
If you’re an editor or developer in need of coverage, I’m your guy!
DM or email Jaykrieger7(@)gmail.com
Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
Blog: medium.com/@SaveScum
Hey! I'm Jay, a freelance writer and podcaster yapping about all things indie horror!
If you’re an editor or developer in need of coverage, I’m your guy!
DM or email Jaykrieger7(@)gmail.com
Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
Blog: medium.com/@SaveScum
Between this and having to explain to my 6th graders what an encyclopedia is, I am absolutely going through it this week 👴
November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Between this and having to explain to my 6th graders what an encyclopedia is, I am absolutely going through it this week 👴
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What are your favorite written game reviews of 2025?
a girl with glasses is sitting in front of a computer monitor
ALT: a girl with glasses is sitting in front of a computer monitor
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
What are your favorite written game reviews of 2025?
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🎙️ New episode of Game Dev is (Not) Easy is out!
I sat down with @taintedpactgames.bsky.social to talk about slashers, PSX style survival horror, dealing with burnout, and much more about game development.
👉 Listen here: youtu.be/KkT6QsEVr_E
I sat down with @taintedpactgames.bsky.social to talk about slashers, PSX style survival horror, dealing with burnout, and much more about game development.
👉 Listen here: youtu.be/KkT6QsEVr_E
November 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🎙️ New episode of Game Dev is (Not) Easy is out!
I sat down with @taintedpactgames.bsky.social to talk about slashers, PSX style survival horror, dealing with burnout, and much more about game development.
👉 Listen here: youtu.be/KkT6QsEVr_E
I sat down with @taintedpactgames.bsky.social to talk about slashers, PSX style survival horror, dealing with burnout, and much more about game development.
👉 Listen here: youtu.be/KkT6QsEVr_E
Winter enjoyers be like, ahh 4 pm
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Winter enjoyers be like, ahh 4 pm
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For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social attempt to survive their fare on the Night Bus! #HorrorSky
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
For this week's Horror Bytes, Safe Room's indie horror showcase, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social attempt to survive their fare on the Night Bus! #HorrorSky
🍎 apple.co/4ib9DbH
🟢 bit.ly/4498GuQ
🍎 apple.co/4ib9DbH
🟢 bit.ly/4498GuQ
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This week @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social , chat about the immersive sim horrors of Skinfreak!
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@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
@puppetcombo.bsky.social
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🟢 bit.ly/4pd00f1
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
@puppetcombo.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This week @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social , chat about the immersive sim horrors of Skinfreak!
🍎 apple.co/4oEN9Cx
🟢 bit.ly/4pd00f1
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
@puppetcombo.bsky.social
🍎 apple.co/4oEN9Cx
🟢 bit.ly/4pd00f1
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
@puppetcombo.bsky.social
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PIGFACE- The Mall Update is out now in Steam Early Access!
With it comes a new level featuring an indoor roller coaster, a new mask, new hazards, and new guns!
Link to the update below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNYT...
With it comes a new level featuring an indoor roller coaster, a new mask, new hazards, and new guns!
Link to the update below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNYT...
PIGFACE- The Mall Update Out Now Trailer
YouTube video by DreadXP
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
PIGFACE- The Mall Update is out now in Steam Early Access!
With it comes a new level featuring an indoor roller coaster, a new mask, new hazards, and new guns!
Link to the update below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNYT...
With it comes a new level featuring an indoor roller coaster, a new mask, new hazards, and new guns!
Link to the update below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNYT...
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Godzilla Voxel Wars & Zoeti is free on Epic Games Store. Universe for Sale is the next free title buff.ly/aadJJDg
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Godzilla Voxel Wars & Zoeti is free on Epic Games Store. Universe for Sale is the next free title buff.ly/aadJJDg
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For my indie gaming blog Save Scum, I compiled a handful of recent releases worth checking out.
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub
Indie Report: File #1
For my first official Save Scum post, I decided to start with Indie Report, a bi-weekly smörgåsbord round-up of indie games I have recently…
medium.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
For my indie gaming blog Save Scum, I compiled a handful of recent releases worth checking out.
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub
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My primary goal with Save Scum is to champion notable indie horror games. So it's a huge bummer to report that, after years of waiting for the game's release, I did not enjoy my time with Dead Static Drive.
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
Dead Static Drive & The Importance of Early Access
Previous Post: The Indie Report: File #1
medium.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My primary goal with Save Scum is to champion notable indie horror games. So it's a huge bummer to report that, after years of waiting for the game's release, I did not enjoy my time with Dead Static Drive.
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
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This week, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social hope to keep their skin as they attempt to survive the immersive horrors of Skinfreak! #HorrorSky
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🟢 bit.ly/4pd00f1
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @puppetcombo.bsky.social
🍎 apple.co/4oEN9Cx
🟢 bit.ly/4pd00f1
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @puppetcombo.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This week, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social hope to keep their skin as they attempt to survive the immersive horrors of Skinfreak! #HorrorSky
🍎 apple.co/4oEN9Cx
🟢 bit.ly/4pd00f1
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @puppetcombo.bsky.social
🍎 apple.co/4oEN9Cx
🟢 bit.ly/4pd00f1
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social @puppetcombo.bsky.social
Considering that Stasis: Bone Totem is worth a $20 spot alone, this is another horror centric no-brainer.
Last day to get Humble Games Bundle: Horror Icon Showcase buff.ly/g705tJA #ad
November 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Considering that Stasis: Bone Totem is worth a $20 spot alone, this is another horror centric no-brainer.
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I had the opportunity to write about one of my favorite Hong Kong horror movies for Bloody Disgusting! It was a blast putting this one together.
‘Mr. Vampire’ at 40: Hong Kong’s Hopping Kung Fu Horror Comedy
1985 was a hell of a year for Hong Kong cinema. Classics like Heart of Dragon, My Lucky Stars, and Police Story were all released in the span of a few months, showcasing the multifaceted talents of st...
bloody-disgusting.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I had the opportunity to write about one of my favorite Hong Kong horror movies for Bloody Disgusting! It was a blast putting this one together.
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Happy Half-Life 1 Day. My favorite game of all time.
Celebrate by watching the most insane thing I ever got to make, until a year later when I got to do it again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZ3...
Celebrate by watching the most insane thing I ever got to make, until a year later when I got to do it again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZ3...
Half-Life: 25th Anniversary Documentary
YouTube video by Valve
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Happy Half-Life 1 Day. My favorite game of all time.
Celebrate by watching the most insane thing I ever got to make, until a year later when I got to do it again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZ3...
Celebrate by watching the most insane thing I ever got to make, until a year later when I got to do it again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZ3...
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Today is the 25th anniversary of the Hitman series, so please enjoy this interview I recently did with some developers at IO Interactive reflecting on the series' legacy, the challenges of redefining it for World of Assassination, and what the future holds.
www.gamingbible.com/features/hit...
www.gamingbible.com/features/hit...
Hitman 25th Anniversary: IO Interactive Discusses Series’ Past, Present and Future
IO Interactive speaks to GAMINGbible about the series' long legacy, as well as talking a bit about the future of the series.
www.gamingbible.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today is the 25th anniversary of the Hitman series, so please enjoy this interview I recently did with some developers at IO Interactive reflecting on the series' legacy, the challenges of redefining it for World of Assassination, and what the future holds.
www.gamingbible.com/features/hit...
www.gamingbible.com/features/hit...
Casual quarterly re-introduction post!
Hey! I'm Jay, a freelance writer and podcaster yapping about all things indie horror!
If you’re an editor or developer in need of coverage, I’m your guy!
DM or email Jaykrieger7(@)gmail.com
Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
Blog: medium.com/@SaveScum
Hey! I'm Jay, a freelance writer and podcaster yapping about all things indie horror!
If you’re an editor or developer in need of coverage, I’m your guy!
DM or email Jaykrieger7(@)gmail.com
Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
Blog: medium.com/@SaveScum
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Casual quarterly re-introduction post!
Hey! I'm Jay, a freelance writer and podcaster yapping about all things indie horror!
If you’re an editor or developer in need of coverage, I’m your guy!
DM or email Jaykrieger7(@)gmail.com
Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
Blog: medium.com/@SaveScum
Hey! I'm Jay, a freelance writer and podcaster yapping about all things indie horror!
If you’re an editor or developer in need of coverage, I’m your guy!
DM or email Jaykrieger7(@)gmail.com
Portfolio: clippings.me/jaykrieger
Blog: medium.com/@SaveScum
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Now that the book is done, that means I have plenty more #freelance availability on my hands!
Really keen on chatting to you about mock reviews, Black Friday help, news help, as well as others I'd be a good fit for.
Really keen on chatting to you about mock reviews, Black Friday help, news help, as well as others I'd be a good fit for.
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Now that the book is done, that means I have plenty more #freelance availability on my hands!
Really keen on chatting to you about mock reviews, Black Friday help, news help, as well as others I'd be a good fit for.
Really keen on chatting to you about mock reviews, Black Friday help, news help, as well as others I'd be a good fit for.
when you’re being mean to me just know this is who you’re being mean to
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
when you’re being mean to me just know this is who you’re being mean to
The wonderfully trashy (complimentary) and challenging SNES era JRPG @kingdomsofthedump.bsky.social is out today!
And a PSA for fellow horror sickos who fell in love with Look Outside’s monster design, dev & pixel artist Francis Coulombe serves as KotD's lead boss/ enemy artist for the game!
And a PSA for fellow horror sickos who fell in love with Look Outside’s monster design, dev & pixel artist Francis Coulombe serves as KotD's lead boss/ enemy artist for the game!
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The wonderfully trashy (complimentary) and challenging SNES era JRPG @kingdomsofthedump.bsky.social is out today!
And a PSA for fellow horror sickos who fell in love with Look Outside’s monster design, dev & pixel artist Francis Coulombe serves as KotD's lead boss/ enemy artist for the game!
And a PSA for fellow horror sickos who fell in love with Look Outside’s monster design, dev & pixel artist Francis Coulombe serves as KotD's lead boss/ enemy artist for the game!
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My primary goal with Save Scum is to champion notable indie horror games. So it's a huge bummer to report that, after years of waiting for the game's release, I did not enjoy my time with Dead Static Drive.
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
Dead Static Drive & The Importance of Early Access
Previous Post: The Indie Report: File #1
medium.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My primary goal with Save Scum is to champion notable indie horror games. So it's a huge bummer to report that, after years of waiting for the game's release, I did not enjoy my time with Dead Static Drive.
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/dead-static-drive-the-importance-of-early-access-48bf185fef87
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For this week's episode, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social chatted with @badtasty.bsky.social about the inspiration and process behind designing the ambitious point-and-click horror game, The Bagman!
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🟢 bit.ly/4oDXLkY
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
🍎 apple.co/47Wp6Ia
🟢 bit.ly/4oDXLkY
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
For this week's episode, @neilbolt.bsky.social & @notfunnyj.bsky.social chatted with @badtasty.bsky.social about the inspiration and process behind designing the ambitious point-and-click horror game, The Bagman!
🍎 apple.co/47Wp6Ia
🟢 bit.ly/4oDXLkY
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
🍎 apple.co/47Wp6Ia
🟢 bit.ly/4oDXLkY
@bloody-disgusting.com @bloodyfm.bsky.social
Necromancer enthusiasts will be like, "I know a spot," and then take you here
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Necromancer enthusiasts will be like, "I know a spot," and then take you here
Discovered a way to play Heroes of Might & Magic 2 in my browser, and I am almost positive that this discovery is going to ruin my life.
November 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Discovered a way to play Heroes of Might & Magic 2 in my browser, and I am almost positive that this discovery is going to ruin my life.
For my indie gaming blog Save Scum, I compiled a handful of recent releases worth checking out.
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub
Indie Report: File #1
For my first official Save Scum post, I decided to start with Indie Report, a bi-weekly smörgåsbord round-up of indie games I have recently…
medium.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
For my indie gaming blog Save Scum, I compiled a handful of recent releases worth checking out.
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub
@lcbgamestudio.bsky.social @dreadxp.bsky.social @rowye.bsky.social @beyondbooleans.bsky.social
@fernandotittz.bsky.social
🎮 medium.com/@SaveScum/indie-report-file-1-e900ac21dafd?postPublishedType=repub