Tom
@tommyboy11.bsky.social
PR Person for Big Games Machine.
Indie game addict and life long Nintendo fan. I produce the Daily Download, a daily games industry newsletter that brings you the biggest news every day!
Indie game addict and life long Nintendo fan. I produce the Daily Download, a daily games industry newsletter that brings you the biggest news every day!
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@georgebsocial.bsky.social Saw "Elroy and the Aliens" pop up under the new releases section on Steam, seems like it might be your kind of thing! Currently playing through Loco Motive myself before I start Rosewater. :)
April 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
@georgebsocial.bsky.social Saw "Elroy and the Aliens" pop up under the new releases section on Steam, seems like it might be your kind of thing! Currently playing through Loco Motive myself before I start Rosewater. :)
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Such an amazing review of Elroy and the Aliens by
@aghotspot.bsky.social! ♥️
(Full article link in thread 🔗)
@aghotspot.bsky.social! ♥️
(Full article link in thread 🔗)
April 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Such an amazing review of Elroy and the Aliens by
@aghotspot.bsky.social! ♥️
(Full article link in thread 🔗)
@aghotspot.bsky.social! ♥️
(Full article link in thread 🔗)
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adventuregamehotspot.com/review/3986/...
Happy to say I had the pleasure of getting to review Elroy and the Aliens! Check out my thoughts on the game - it’s out of this world! (I’ll see myself out)
Happy to say I had the pleasure of getting to review Elroy and the Aliens! Check out my thoughts on the game - it’s out of this world! (I’ll see myself out)
Elroy and the Aliens review | Adventure Game Hotspot
Don’t let its delightfully cartoonish appearance fool you: Elroy and the Aliens is a wonderfully heartfelt point-and-click journey across time and space, about family connections and the lengths we’ll...
adventuregamehotspot.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
adventuregamehotspot.com/review/3986/...
Happy to say I had the pleasure of getting to review Elroy and the Aliens! Check out my thoughts on the game - it’s out of this world! (I’ll see myself out)
Happy to say I had the pleasure of getting to review Elroy and the Aliens! Check out my thoughts on the game - it’s out of this world! (I’ll see myself out)
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Happy Elroy and the Aliens release day!
Who’s been looking forward to this one?
@elroythegame.com
#ElroyAndTheAliens #AdventureGames #IndieGames #Gaming
Who’s been looking forward to this one?
@elroythegame.com
#ElroyAndTheAliens #AdventureGames #IndieGames #Gaming
April 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Happy Elroy and the Aliens release day!
Who’s been looking forward to this one?
@elroythegame.com
#ElroyAndTheAliens #AdventureGames #IndieGames #Gaming
Who’s been looking forward to this one?
@elroythegame.com
#ElroyAndTheAliens #AdventureGames #IndieGames #Gaming
Are any journos/creators interested in checking out this love letter to the 90s era of Saturday morning cartoons?
GET IN TOUCH! My contact is tom [at] biggamesmachine.com
GET IN TOUCH! My contact is tom [at] biggamesmachine.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Are any journos/creators interested in checking out this love letter to the 90s era of Saturday morning cartoons?
GET IN TOUCH! My contact is tom [at] biggamesmachine.com
GET IN TOUCH! My contact is tom [at] biggamesmachine.com
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April 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Henry core is seeing a bunch of birds nests on an afternoon run and wondering if they have any lock picks… #kingdomcome #kingdomcomedeliverance
February 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Henry core is seeing a bunch of birds nests on an afternoon run and wondering if they have any lock picks… #kingdomcome #kingdomcomedeliverance
Little late to the party, but I finally sat down and played both #TheLastOfUs games and WOW!
Part II is genuinely one of the best games I have ever played, and I was enthralled by the direction the story went in. even if it was hard to process by its end...
Part II is genuinely one of the best games I have ever played, and I was enthralled by the direction the story went in. even if it was hard to process by its end...
December 18, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Little late to the party, but I finally sat down and played both #TheLastOfUs games and WOW!
Part II is genuinely one of the best games I have ever played, and I was enthralled by the direction the story went in. even if it was hard to process by its end...
Part II is genuinely one of the best games I have ever played, and I was enthralled by the direction the story went in. even if it was hard to process by its end...
Pretty nice to see that No Man's Sky is finally at the 'very positive' score on Steam! Crazy the amount of work Hello Games has put in and 100% deserved, NMS is a fantastic game to dive into nowadays!
www.eurogamer.net/eight-years-...
www.eurogamer.net/eight-years-...
Eight years after its rocky launch, No Man's Sky finally hits "Very Positive" reviews threshold on Steam
No Man's Sky didn't get off to the smoothest of starts, but eight years after its controversial launch, Hello Games' ex…
www.eurogamer.net
November 28, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Pretty nice to see that No Man's Sky is finally at the 'very positive' score on Steam! Crazy the amount of work Hello Games has put in and 100% deserved, NMS is a fantastic game to dive into nowadays!
www.eurogamer.net/eight-years-...
www.eurogamer.net/eight-years-...
Bopping along to Brain Training this morning after it dropped on Nintendos music app yesterday!
www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/11...
www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/11...
'Nintendo Music' Adds Another DS Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Train your brain with Dr Kawashima
www.nintendolife.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Bopping along to Brain Training this morning after it dropped on Nintendos music app yesterday!
www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/11...
www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/11...
It's interesting to see 2K shutting down its PC launcher; the Steam monopoly is seemingly impossible to break!
Players love convenience, and Steam offers that in droves...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/2k-has-...
Players love convenience, and Steam offers that in droves...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/2k-has-...
2K has removed its launcher from all PC games | VGC
Civilization, XCOM, and more no longer feature the 2K launcher…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:37 AM
It's interesting to see 2K shutting down its PC launcher; the Steam monopoly is seemingly impossible to break!
Players love convenience, and Steam offers that in droves...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/2k-has-...
Players love convenience, and Steam offers that in droves...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/2k-has-...
Sad to see the news that Heart Machine has seen a number of layoffs. I can't help but wonder if this is yet another example of studios over hiring through the COVID years before quickly realising they need to scale back to maintain profits...
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Hyper Light Breaker dev Heart Machine lays off unknown number of staff
Heart Machine, the US-based developer behind Hyper Light Drifter and its upcoming sequel, is the latest studio to suffe…
biggamesmachine.us13.list-manage.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Sad to see the news that Heart Machine has seen a number of layoffs. I can't help but wonder if this is yet another example of studios over hiring through the COVID years before quickly realising they need to scale back to maintain profits...
biggamesmachine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?...
biggamesmachine.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Beyond excited to share the news that Stardew Valley is embarking on ANOTHER global concert tour starting next year!
Head to the website below for more details on pre-sales, and if you're interested in more information or the chance to speak to Eric himself HMU.
www.stardewvalleyconcert.com
Head to the website below for more details on pre-sales, and if you're interested in more information or the chance to speak to Eric himself HMU.
www.stardewvalleyconcert.com
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
From farm to stage, the official Stardew Valley concert tours offer a brand new way for fans to experience the music of Stardew Valley, featuring live orchestras, gameplay videos, and official merch a...
www.stardewvalleyconcert.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Beyond excited to share the news that Stardew Valley is embarking on ANOTHER global concert tour starting next year!
Head to the website below for more details on pre-sales, and if you're interested in more information or the chance to speak to Eric himself HMU.
www.stardewvalleyconcert.com
Head to the website below for more details on pre-sales, and if you're interested in more information or the chance to speak to Eric himself HMU.
www.stardewvalleyconcert.com
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Also been stunned by this incredible trailer! 💖
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1u...
Here's their Steam page, wishlist the game if you want to help them out! The game will be release in one month!
store.steampowered.com/app/2207460/...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1u...
Here's their Steam page, wishlist the game if you want to help them out! The game will be release in one month!
store.steampowered.com/app/2207460/...
November 20, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Also been stunned by this incredible trailer! 💖
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1u...
Here's their Steam page, wishlist the game if you want to help them out! The game will be release in one month!
store.steampowered.com/app/2207460/...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1u...
Here's their Steam page, wishlist the game if you want to help them out! The game will be release in one month!
store.steampowered.com/app/2207460/...
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I'm absolutely becoming the annoying Nine Sols guy but DO NOT SLEEP ON NINE SOLS!!!!
November 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
I'm absolutely becoming the annoying Nine Sols guy but DO NOT SLEEP ON NINE SOLS!!!!
Brilliant selection for the IGOTY category!
My personal favourites are Nine Sols and Balatro, but I got to give shout-outs to 1000XRESIST and Arco, too, both ace games that I can't wait to finally play.
My personal favourites are Nine Sols and Balatro, but I got to give shout-outs to 1000XRESIST and Arco, too, both ace games that I can't wait to finally play.
🏆 Game of the Year [1/2] 🏆
🔸 1000xRESIST, @sunsetvisitor.bsky.social
🔸 Animal Well, @animalwell.bsky.social
🔸 ARCO, @arcogamedev.bsky.social
🔸 Balatro, @localthunk.bsky.social
🔸 Crypt Custodian, Kyle Thompson
🔸 1000xRESIST, @sunsetvisitor.bsky.social
🔸 Animal Well, @animalwell.bsky.social
🔸 ARCO, @arcogamedev.bsky.social
🔸 Balatro, @localthunk.bsky.social
🔸 Crypt Custodian, Kyle Thompson
November 19, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Brilliant selection for the IGOTY category!
My personal favourites are Nine Sols and Balatro, but I got to give shout-outs to 1000XRESIST and Arco, too, both ace games that I can't wait to finally play.
My personal favourites are Nine Sols and Balatro, but I got to give shout-outs to 1000XRESIST and Arco, too, both ace games that I can't wait to finally play.
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Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2024, airing on December 19th at 4PM PT / 7 PM ET on @ign.com and YouTube.
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 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2024, airing on December 19th at 4PM PT / 7 PM ET on @ign.com and YouTube.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Pokémon TCG is far from perfect but I think it's enjoyable enough that it makes total sense it's been a smash hit for TPC.
I am keen to see how it will evolve with new features and hopefully different approaches to the duelling aspect!
www.gamesindustry.biz/pokemon-tcg-...
I am keen to see how it will evolve with new features and hopefully different approaches to the duelling aspect!
www.gamesindustry.biz/pokemon-tcg-...
Pokémon TCG Pocket has reportedly generated $120m since launch
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has generated $120.8 million since its launch on October 30, 2024.
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 19, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Pokémon TCG is far from perfect but I think it's enjoyable enough that it makes total sense it's been a smash hit for TPC.
I am keen to see how it will evolve with new features and hopefully different approaches to the duelling aspect!
www.gamesindustry.biz/pokemon-tcg-...
I am keen to see how it will evolve with new features and hopefully different approaches to the duelling aspect!
www.gamesindustry.biz/pokemon-tcg-...
Great article from @rbryantfrancis.bsky.social that examines some of the reasons #indiegame developers are making the most of Bluesky!
Key reasons seem to be the levels of engagement and opportunity to have a fresh start.
www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...
Key reasons seem to be the levels of engagement and opportunity to have a fresh start.
www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...
What are game developers getting out of Bluesky?
Game developers are among the millions users leaving X (formerly Twitter) and signing up for Bluesky. What are they getting out of the platform?
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 19, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Great article from @rbryantfrancis.bsky.social that examines some of the reasons #indiegame developers are making the most of Bluesky!
Key reasons seem to be the levels of engagement and opportunity to have a fresh start.
www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...
Key reasons seem to be the levels of engagement and opportunity to have a fresh start.
www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...
Sony looks set to acquire FromSoftware majority owner Kadokawa as part of its wider entertainment strategy.
Not a fan of this one! Do we really need more monopolies in the video games industry?
www.reuters.com/markets/deal...
Not a fan of this one! Do we really need more monopolies in the video games industry?
www.reuters.com/markets/deal...
Exclusive: Sony in talks to buy media powerhouse behind 'Elden Ring', sources say
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa , the Japanese media powerhouse behind the "Elden Ring" game, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the technology giant looks to add to its entertainment portfolio.
www.reuters.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Sony looks set to acquire FromSoftware majority owner Kadokawa as part of its wider entertainment strategy.
Not a fan of this one! Do we really need more monopolies in the video games industry?
www.reuters.com/markets/deal...
Not a fan of this one! Do we really need more monopolies in the video games industry?
www.reuters.com/markets/deal...
Balatro, Astro Bot & Metaphor: ReFantazio, all being nominated for Game of the Year, is just so perfect. I loved all three, and I think they'd all be in my top five for the year.
Just hope one actually wins it!
Just hope one actually wins it!
November 18, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Balatro, Astro Bot & Metaphor: ReFantazio, all being nominated for Game of the Year, is just so perfect. I loved all three, and I think they'd all be in my top five for the year.
Just hope one actually wins it!
Just hope one actually wins it!
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Crazy crazy day, so many messages of love and support from amazing people I have had the pleasure to meet these past couple years. In total disbelief
Balatro Game Awards nominations for:
Best Mobile Game
Best Independent Game
Best Debut Indie
Best Game Direction, AND
Game of the Year
Balatro Game Awards nominations for:
Best Mobile Game
Best Independent Game
Best Debut Indie
Best Game Direction, AND
Game of the Year
November 18, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Crazy crazy day, so many messages of love and support from amazing people I have had the pleasure to meet these past couple years. In total disbelief
Balatro Game Awards nominations for:
Best Mobile Game
Best Independent Game
Best Debut Indie
Best Game Direction, AND
Game of the Year
Balatro Game Awards nominations for:
Best Mobile Game
Best Independent Game
Best Debut Indie
Best Game Direction, AND
Game of the Year
Assassinvisible is a really cool puzzle-focused stealth game where you can't even see your own character! Launches on December 13th, and can't wait to give it a go.
www.rockpapershotgun.com/play-as-an-a...
www.rockpapershotgun.com/play-as-an-a...
Play as an assassin so stealthy you can’t see yourself in Assassinvisible
Assassinvisible is a cute stealth puzzle game where you play an assassin so invisible even you can't see them
www.rockpapershotgun.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Assassinvisible is a really cool puzzle-focused stealth game where you can't even see your own character! Launches on December 13th, and can't wait to give it a go.
www.rockpapershotgun.com/play-as-an-a...
www.rockpapershotgun.com/play-as-an-a...
Not surprised to see the news that Half-Life 2 has smashed its all-time concurrent player count this morning! Maybe this will FINALLY push Valve to release a HL3?
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/half-li...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/half-li...
Half-Life 2 has broken its concurrent Steam players record 20 years after release | VGC
Valve’s surprise update and temporary free giveaway boosted Half-Life 2’s Steam numbers…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Not surprised to see the news that Half-Life 2 has smashed its all-time concurrent player count this morning! Maybe this will FINALLY push Valve to release a HL3?
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/half-li...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/half-li...
My Tunic vinyl finally arrived this week from @stumpyfrog.bsky.social and I’m over the moon with it!
Absolutely stunning work from all involved and I’m delighted to finally be able to listen to this glorious soundtrack on vinyl!
Absolutely stunning work from all involved and I’m delighted to finally be able to listen to this glorious soundtrack on vinyl!
November 15, 2024 at 2:27 PM
My Tunic vinyl finally arrived this week from @stumpyfrog.bsky.social and I’m over the moon with it!
Absolutely stunning work from all involved and I’m delighted to finally be able to listen to this glorious soundtrack on vinyl!
Absolutely stunning work from all involved and I’m delighted to finally be able to listen to this glorious soundtrack on vinyl!