Tucker Hazell
@tuckerhazell.bsky.social
Host of Back Log Banter, independent video game researcher and game dev interviewer. | He/him | tuckerhazell0@gmail.com for interview inquiries
Shout out to TWELVE Dev Dive alumnus for nominations! @michaelfrei.io @messhof.bsky.social @qdork.bsky.social @alamodegames.bsky.social @writnelson.bsky.social @ivyroadgames.bsky.social @lululu.games @giantsquidstudios.com @braceyourselfgames.com @lushfoil.bsky.social @mergeconflictstudio.com
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 4:10 PM
Shout out to TWELVE Dev Dive alumnus for nominations! @michaelfrei.io @messhof.bsky.social @qdork.bsky.social @alamodegames.bsky.social @writnelson.bsky.social @ivyroadgames.bsky.social @lululu.games @giantsquidstudios.com @braceyourselfgames.com @lushfoil.bsky.social @mergeconflictstudio.com
Steam Machine launches with the Orange Box 2- Half-Life 3, Deadlock and Portal 3.
lock it in
lock it in
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Steam Machine launches with the Orange Box 2- Half-Life 3, Deadlock and Portal 3.
lock it in
lock it in
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Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
We love DS casual software don’t we folks
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
We love DS casual software don’t we folks
Opened my WcDonple and found out its actually a McDouble.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Opened my WcDonple and found out its actually a McDouble.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
Pokémon Legends ZA is so much more interesting than people realize. It’s not only Game Freak’s reflection on their design lineage, but also the morals of the dynamic and iconic world they’ve been building for 30 years.
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
The True Pros and Cons of Pokemon Legends ZA
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Pokémon Legends ZA is so much more interesting than people realize. It’s not only Game Freak’s reflection on their design lineage, but also the morals of the dynamic and iconic world they’ve been building for 30 years.
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
Pokémon series ranking update for the first time in three whole years
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Pokémon series ranking update for the first time in three whole years
VOTE HERE FOR GAME OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2025!! Share the link with friends so we can get a bigger sample size!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
VOTE HERE FOR GAME OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2025!! Share the link with friends so we can get a bigger sample size!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Anyone headed to TGA in December?
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Anyone headed to TGA in December?
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October is almost over and I 3D learned my way into making a game (though It's actually 50% billboarded 2D sprites)
Flock Around on Steam
Flock Around is a multiplayer bird watching game. Explore a nature sanctuary with friends, snap pictures of birds, and fill out the guide book!
store.steampowered.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
October is almost over and I 3D learned my way into making a game (though It's actually 50% billboarded 2D sprites)
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New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
The 10 Year Origin Story of Midnight Murder Club | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
The 10 Year Origin Story of Midnight Murder Club | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
10 games to get to know me
October 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
10 games to get to know me
Welcome home Katamari
October 25, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Welcome home Katamari
Halo looks fine, I’m gonna like it more than Halo CE which I don’t like
October 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Halo looks fine, I’m gonna like it more than Halo CE which I don’t like
Always keep a contraceptive in your wallet just in case 🧠
October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Always keep a contraceptive in your wallet just in case 🧠
What if they made video games $200 and also the cartridge esplodes if you don’t get the platinum trophy
October 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
What if they made video games $200 and also the cartridge esplodes if you don’t get the platinum trophy
It’s amazing how much less engaged I am with a Sakurai presentation that’s not about smash.
The editing, tone, pacing and even content are very similar, so it’s uncanny to realize how vapid it feels when you aren’t interested in the core concept of the game.
The editing, tone, pacing and even content are very similar, so it’s uncanny to realize how vapid it feels when you aren’t interested in the core concept of the game.
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It’s amazing how much less engaged I am with a Sakurai presentation that’s not about smash.
The editing, tone, pacing and even content are very similar, so it’s uncanny to realize how vapid it feels when you aren’t interested in the core concept of the game.
The editing, tone, pacing and even content are very similar, so it’s uncanny to realize how vapid it feels when you aren’t interested in the core concept of the game.
AIFi Rush 🙁
Krafton (PUBG, Subnautica, Tango Gameworks) says it is now an "AI first" company, with automated work, AI-centric HR, management systems, and workflows, in-game AI, and a full company-wide AI infrastructure.
(Krafton press release)
(Krafton press release)
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
AIFi Rush 🙁
I want shorter games made by shorter devs and I’m NOT kidding
October 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I want shorter games made by shorter devs and I’m NOT kidding
Anyone know if there’s a way to see how popular 2XKO is? It’s not on Steam so steamdb is out, but I’m just really curious
October 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Anyone know if there’s a way to see how popular 2XKO is? It’s not on Steam so steamdb is out, but I’m just really curious
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I did the first interview with @hthrflwrs.bsky.social- creator of Unfair Flips- and it's absolutely FASCINATING. Full of gamedev wisdom and philosophy you shouldn't miss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Rj...
#gamedev #indiegames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Rj...
#gamedev #indiegames
How Unfair Flips was Made in 40 Hours | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I did the first interview with @hthrflwrs.bsky.social- creator of Unfair Flips- and it's absolutely FASCINATING. Full of gamedev wisdom and philosophy you shouldn't miss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Rj...
#gamedev #indiegames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Rj...
#gamedev #indiegames
This was an unreasonably great week for games. Holy shit. Pokémon, Ball X Pit, Keeper and Battlefield 6 all have been so fun
October 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This was an unreasonably great week for games. Holy shit. Pokémon, Ball X Pit, Keeper and Battlefield 6 all have been so fun