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IT'S STILL NEXT FEST TO ME, DANGIT! I have so many more demos, so we persist. Tonight's docket includes Aethus, Fishbowl, Deep Snow Delivery, and more. Going live NOW at www.twitch.tv/trooperbari/!

Nope. Leave it dead. Sometimes, dead is better.

A 3x3 grid of video game cover art from the site my9games.com. The games listed are The Long Dark, Stardew Valley, Final Fantasy Tactics, Blue Prince, Growing Up, A Highland Song, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Subnautica, and Civilization VI.

A compromise list. Final Fantasy VI and Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines were weirdly hard to find. (my9games.com)

Who cares about a bad space show written by a sex pest when you could watch the anime that he ripped off to make it? Outlaw Star is 1000% pure uncut aura starring a chaotic bisexual and his crew of hot, murderous women youtu.be/q3gI-E_vqVA?...

Trans Porn Is Booming. Trans Rights Are Fading We asked trans adult creators about the complicated link between desire and politics, as trans porn is booming while rights fade.

Interesting interview in Playboy with transgender adult content creators. People often point to Pornhub stats showing trans content is more popular than ever as a contradiction, as if political and sexual objectification were ever mutually exclusive

Fascinated by how little the 2026 WC has changed the soccer media landscape in the US. Was always talked about as a crucial, job-creating moment — nobody out there is hiring, and even the friggin rights holder to the World Cup is making freelance hires instead of full-time ones.

Dave is always good, but this is powerful gut punch of a read encapsulating all the things us soccer fans have been talking about around the World Cup.

FT comments section this morning - saying what everyone else is thinking, right?

The Diameter Of The Bomb The diameter of the bomb was thirty centimeters and the diameter of its effective range about seven meters, with four dead and eleven wounded. And around these, in a larger circle of pain and time, two hospitals are scattered and one graveyard. But the young woman who was buried in the city she came from, at a distance of more than a hundred kilometers, enlarges the circle considerably, and the solitary man mourning her death at the distant shores of a country far across the sea includes the entire world in the circle. And I won’t even mention the crying of orphans that reaches up to the throne of God and beyond, making a circle with no end and no God.

amichai.

the one who loved horses, the one who was a great goalkeeper, the one who kept a diary every day, the one who held her sister's hand when they walked to school, the one who read Harry Potter in English, the one who collected old coins, the one who drew rainbows for her grandmother ...

I am honored and grateful.

The "some" are Elon Musk, the Heritage Foundation, Scott Bessent, and a single Spanish lecturer who insists "Spain gains nothing from this equation and risks reinforcing its position as a political opponent at a particularly sensitive moment", as though morality and international law are trifles.

I didn't want to make this post but unfortunately my hand has been forced. Sentona Games told me this week, after ignoring me for two months, that they will not be paying me the $24,000 deferred…... I didn't want to make this post but unfortunately my hand has been forced. Sentona Games told me this week, after ignoring me for two months, that they will not be paying me the $24,000 deferred paym...

If you're in the game industry and use LinkedIn, please do me a favor and share my post about Sentona Games screwing me out of money I'm owed. Thank you

I spent years trying to get a job at State. Did lots of research, read the prep materials, crushed the FSOT. Didn't get a callback. I was bummed, but seeing this and reports from a friend at State, I likely dodged a bullet. Would I try again? Maybe, but who's to say any improvements will stick?

Didn't the central government's consigliere Xia Baolong lecture Hong Kong on "strengthening the executive-led system" earlier this year? It sure sounds like Beijing isn't happy with our local leaders. Question is whether they're meant to crack down on housing prices or "soft resistance".

Labour is what happens when the nominally "center-left" party stands for absolutely nothing and just shifts more and more to the right in a foolish attempt to woo voters to their right: a massively unpopular party that's going to get absolutely crushed... and right-wing policies.

I'm repeating myself, but give The Eternal Life of Goldman a look, folks. The art is luscious and, for a change, the combat is based on pogoing off enemies' heads or tugging at weak spots. I'm glad to see I'm not along in picking up NES Duck Tales vibes here. This one could be something special.

We’re excited to share that The House of Hikmah releases April 8th!

Explore the mystical House of Wisdom, solve elemental puzzles, uncover a story about grief and healing, meet scholars inspired by history and transform elements to solve puzzles along your way.

Wishlist on Steam, link in bio

I think one of the things that bothers me the most about the way Polymarket presents itself to the world is that it's adopted the language of journalism to make itself sound more legitimate. Like look at this post from yesterday morning incorrectly "projecting" the winner.

My pleasure. I love finding Next Fest gems, and your game looks really promising. Best of luck to you and the team.

Save 10% on Esoteric Ebb on Steam Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends...

Esoteric Ebb @esotericebb.bsky.social. The fantasy-flavored Disco-like so many hoped for is here. Fantasy generally isn't my thing, but damn if EE doesn't nail the humor and keep a lore-heavy game feeling light and delightful. This one is special, folks. (20/x) store.steampowered.com/app/2057760/...

Nightscape on Steam A young girl and her goat friend explore a world where the stars have fallen to earth. Nightscape is a 2.5D atmospheric adventure where you wield stellar powers, explore an ancient Arabian land, and o...

Nightscape by @playnightscape.bsky.social. A 2.5D puzzle platformer inspired by Arabian culture and astronomy. An artful, atmospheric experience as you try to return the stars to the sky, and an impressive-looking debut for Mezan Studios. (19/x) store.steampowered.com/app/2539850/...

Relooted on Steam Reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums in this Africanfuturist heist game. Recruit crew members, plan escape routes, acquire the precious cargo, and bounce out of the joint as fast as you...

Relooted by @nyamakop.co.za. Glad to see my hype after the last Next Fest was well-placed. Love the swings between meticulous planning and frantic escapes. Plus, there's tons to learn about African history and heritage. I'm having a blast with this one. (18/x) store.steampowered.com/app/3255890/...

Islantiles on Steam Islantiles is a cozy but compulsive roguelike deckbuilder. Unlock powerful technology cards, shape your deck to craft game-breaking combos, and grow your settlements to glory in this ultra-satisfying ...

Islantiles by Thunderrock Innovations. Roguelike deckbuilder meets chill city-builder. The game's tagline of "cozy but compulsive" is accurate. Use your deck and unlockable techs to craft busted builds and settle a series of islands. (17/x) store.steampowered.com/app/3634010/...

Altered Alma on Steam Altered Alma combines the beloved classic Metroidvania formula with RPG elements, dating sim features, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping story. Whether you want to beat up bad guys, find ...

Altered Alma by @2awesomestudio.com. A brutal cyberpunk Metroidvania from a loud and proud Catalan studio. This update made welcome fixes and added techs but also a few new bugs. There's a lot to like, and I have faith 2AS will sort out the bugs soon. (16/x) store.steampowered.com/app/2190700/...

The Eternal Life of Goldman on Steam In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.

The Eternal Life of Goldman by @hollywood-animal.bsky.social. My top find of Next Fest. The art is LUSCIOUS, the movement crisp, and the story compelling. This one has real breakout potential, and deservedly so after nine years of development. (15/x) store.steampowered.com/app/2254950/...

Jenny the Witch on Steam Something evil is brewing deep below New York City and Genevieve Marconi has been hired to uncover it. Shoot and slash your way through an army of robots in this standalone story set in the Steel Carn...

Jenny the Witch by @catbirdsoft.net. A spectacle fighter/shooter with a hint of platforming. I'm not made for fast-paced combat, and I struggled with the camera. However, the world looks very cool and many people will find this their shot of vodka. (14/x) store.steampowered.com/app/4180990/...

Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland on Steam Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-l...

Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland by @diesoft.games. I'm old enough to remember the NES Little Nemo game, so this was a colorful, candy-filled blast from the past. Delightful 2D platforming in a lovingly hand-drawn dreamscape. (13/x) store.steampowered.com/app/2074630/...

Duppy Detective Tashia on Steam Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore!

Duppy Detective Taisha by @spritewrench.com. A point-and-click murder mystery bursting with Caribbean folklore and style. Detective games usually aren't my thing, so it's to DDT's credit that the demo has me looking forward to the full release. (12/x) store.steampowered.com/app/1958800/...

Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining on Steam Embark on an adventure where every word brings you closer to home! As Miskwaa, forge a path through a forest teaming with spirits, stories, and intricate puzzles inspired by Ojibwe culture and languag...

Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining by @reclaim-game.bsky.social. A point-and-click adventure steeped in Ojibwe culture and language. Some frustrating tutorial issues, but the spirit and art are great, as is voicing the whole game in Ojibwe. Really cool project. (11/x) store.steampowered.com/app/4200480/...