I Finally Got Around To a Newsletter
I recently started (somewhat consistently) posting a newsletter regularly on Substack. You should check it out!
Cozy isn’t a genre, it’s a state of mind
Every person has a "cozy game" that's specific to them. Many of my cozy games don't fit into the expected genres, but if you've played them, I think you'll get what I mean.
Who controls what games you can play?
For far too long, video games have not been taken seriously as an art form by wider audiences, and now, it's leading to creative voices being silenced.
The brilliance of making failure fun
Why have these recent co-op games like Peak and Lethal Company blown up on Steam? There's probably a lot of reasons, but there's one idea I want to explore.
My Summer Game Fest Experience
I always love Summer Game Fest. There were so many great games this year. But there was one other thing that took up a lot of head space.
Trying Out the New D&D 2024 Rules
So the new Dungeons and Dragons rules are out now. How do they compare to the old ones?
All of the Indie Games Highlighted During the Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition Showcase
Today the nonprofit organization that supports indie video game developers, Day of the Devs, hosted a digital showcase ahead of tomorrow’s Game Awards. There were twenty total games highlighted.
Beastieball Final Playtest Preview: Sailing on the Chroma Sea
The final playtest for Beastieball is almost upon us. I was lucky enough to get an early preview of the new area, the Chroma Sea. I can't get enough of this game.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center Demo Preview
Ahead of the October Steam Next Fest I had the chance to try out the demo for Urban Myth Dissolution Center, a narrative adventure game about investigating occult mysteries.
The Benefits of Cooperative Gaming: Interview with Geek Therapeutics
Geek Therapeutics provides a unique service to people of all ages throughout the US: geek therapy, or therapy involving video games like Wii Sports and tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons.
FinallyGotAroundTo is Expanding!
FinallyGotAroundTo is on other platforms, particularly YouTube!
What the Car? and Comedy Video Games
What the Car? is now available on Steam, and this makes today the perfect opportunity to talk about comedy in video games.
A Pasta Maraca: An Interview with the Creator of Building Relationships
Why does Tanat, the creator of the odd indie game Building Relationships, have a thermos full of pasta on his desk? These are just the kinds of things that a modern indie developer has to do.
The Magic of Rogue-Likes or What I’m Writing to Avoid Playing More of Them
Have rogue-likes taken over video games? It seems like every other indie game falls into the genre somehow. Even huge triple A games are affected by this trend. Why has this genre exploded in popularity?
So I Played Balatro For The First Time Today
People have been telling me to and the rogue-like poker game is incredibly popular, so today I finally tried my first run of Balatro.
Splodey: A Platformer Without A Jump Button
Splodey is a platformer without a jump button. Instead, the player must launch themselves in the right direction with explosives.
ChainStaff: The Ultimate Weapon
ChainStaff is a 2D action platformer where the creativity comes in using the spear as everything from a grappling hook to a ladder.
Combo Devils: The Game Everyone’s Cheering About
Combo Devils is an indie platform fighter with original characters and a co-op roguelite mode.
Fowl Damage: You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Fowl Damage is a puzzle platformer where your own jump can be enough of a fall to break you.
Just Crow Things: A Sandbox of Chaos
Collect shiny objects, save baby squirrels, and destroy cars in the chaotic sandbox game, Just Crow Things.