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I Finally Got Around To a Newsletter
Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25 Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25

I Finally Got Around To a Newsletter

I recently started (somewhat consistently) posting a newsletter regularly on Substack. You should check it out!

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Cozy isn’t a genre, it’s a state of mind
Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25 Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25

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.

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Who controls what games you can play?
Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25 Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25

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.

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The brilliance of making failure fun
Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25 Editorial Matt Buckley 8/24/25

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.

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Trying Out the New D&D 2024 Rules
Editorial, Tabletop, Dungeons & Dragons Matt Buckley 1/6/25 Editorial, Tabletop, Dungeons & Dragons Matt Buckley 1/6/25

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?

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All of the Indie Games Highlighted During the Day of the Devs: Game Awards Edition Showcase
Indie, Editorial Matt Buckley 12/11/24 Indie, Editorial Matt Buckley 12/11/24

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.

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Beastieball Final Playtest Preview: Sailing on the Chroma Sea
Indie, Editorial, Preview Matt Buckley 10/12/24 Indie, Editorial, Preview Matt Buckley 10/12/24

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.

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The Benefits of Cooperative Gaming: Interview with Geek Therapeutics
Interview, Editorial Matt Buckley 9/16/24 Interview, Editorial Matt Buckley 9/16/24

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.

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FinallyGotAroundTo is Expanding!
Update, Editorial Matt Buckley 9/10/24 Update, Editorial Matt Buckley 9/10/24

FinallyGotAroundTo is Expanding!

FinallyGotAroundTo is on other platforms, particularly YouTube!

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What the Car? and Comedy Video Games
Indie, Editorial Matt Buckley 9/9/24 Indie, Editorial Matt Buckley 9/9/24

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.

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A Pasta Maraca: An Interview with the Creator of Building Relationships
Indie, Interview, Editorial Matt Buckley 8/9/24 Indie, Interview, Editorial Matt Buckley 8/9/24

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.

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June’s Steam Next Fest is Under Way
Indie, Editorial, Demos Matt Buckley 6/12/24 Indie, Editorial, Demos Matt Buckley 6/12/24

June’s Steam Next Fest is Under Way

Looking for some great free demos to try out? Steam’s June Next Fest is happening right now!

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Finding the Perfect Dinosaur Video Game (For Me)
Indie, Editorial Matt Buckley 6/3/24 Indie, Editorial Matt Buckley 6/3/24

Finding the Perfect Dinosaur Video Game (For Me)

Is the perfect dinosaur video game out there? Maybe.

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Free Demos That You Should Take A Look At
Indie, Demos, Editorial Matt Buckley 6/1/24 Indie, Demos, Editorial Matt Buckley 6/1/24

Free Demos That You Should Take A Look At

Demos are the best. They are short, free, and usually the best way to tell if a game is for you.

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Gameplay Recap: Week of 5/30/24
Indie, Editorial, Gameplay Recap Matt Buckley 5/30/24 Indie, Editorial, Gameplay Recap Matt Buckley 5/30/24

Gameplay Recap: Week of 5/30/24

Three great and very different games.

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What Happened to Temtem?
Editorial, Indie Matt Buckley 2/29/24 Editorial, Indie Matt Buckley 2/29/24

What Happened to Temtem?

The MMO creature collector Temtem has had a slow fall from grace.

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Jusant Impressions
Editorial, Impression, Indie Matt Buckley 2/20/24 Editorial, Impression, Indie Matt Buckley 2/20/24

Jusant Impressions

How high can this game climb?

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Free Steam Demos Worth Checking Out
Editorial, Demo, Indie Matt Buckley 2/20/24 Editorial, Demo, Indie Matt Buckley 2/20/24

Free Steam Demos Worth Checking Out

Steam Next Fest might be over, but there are still great demos out there.

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Gameplay Recap: Week of 2/20/24
Editorial, Gameplay Recap Matt Buckley 2/20/24 Editorial, Gameplay Recap Matt Buckley 2/20/24

Gameplay Recap: Week of 2/20/24

Golf carts are the ultimate vehicle.

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Dave the Diver & What is an Indie?
Editorial, Indie, The Game Awards Matt Buckley 2/20/24 Editorial, Indie, The Game Awards Matt Buckley 2/20/24

Dave the Diver & What is an Indie?

Is indie a genre or a distinction?

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