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Not sure if it's the jetlag from moving to Tokyo, but I think I'm watching a trailer that is basically 'Dynasty Warriors, but you're a chicken?' Either way, I'm sold!

Mewgenics is out now! And my gameplay walkthrough continues on the @postmode.bsky.social YT channel:

youtu.be/zYpgk4Bbp2k

Mewgenics Review (PC): A morbid masterclass worth the 13-year wait Our Mewgenics review breaks down the chaotic structure of this sensational & grotesque turn-based tactics game and whether Edmund McMillen's long-awaited roguelike project lives up to the hype.

Another easy Indie GOTY contender has landed. We are eating good this year, folks... and it's only Feb!

(For @postmode.bsky.social, Here's my review of the cerebral & brilliantly soundtracked cat tactics adventure, Mewgenics!)

@edmundm.bsky.social @tylerglaiel.com

postmode.org/mewgenics-re...

YouTube video by Postmode Mewgenics: First 37 Minutes — The Alley Walkthrough & Radical Rat Boss [No Commentary, PC]

Here's the first half an hour (and a bit) of gameplay if you want to just look at it too. I made an error in the tutorial that haunted me in the edit suite — but the game rightly scolded me for it so fair enough.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppUt...

Mewgenics Review (PC): A morbid masterclass worth the 13-year wait Our Mewgenics review breaks down the chaotic structure of this sensational & grotesque turn-based tactics game and whether Edmund McMillen's long-awaited roguelike project lives up to the hype.

Another easy Indie GOTY contender has landed. We are eating good this year, folks... and it's only Feb!

(For @postmode.bsky.social, Here's my review of the cerebral & brilliantly soundtracked cat tactics adventure, Mewgenics!)

@edmundm.bsky.social @tylerglaiel.com

postmode.org/mewgenics-re...

Arknights: Endfield Review - IGN A sci-fi gacha game with a factory automation twist.

My final review of Arknights: Endfield is live on @ign.com!

www.ign.com/articles/ark...

me in april

My pro tip for those who want tickets! Even if the date says 'sold out,' if you can get to the screen where it says 'Ace Trainer's Pass' & 'Trainer's Pass', just sit there and keep refreshing, even if they say sold out. Don't let it kick you back to the calendar, or you won't be able to come back.

One of the worst website experiences ever, but I finally managed to get some tickets to Pokepark Kanto!

‘In the game, we designed what we call mountain intimidation. It's a system where you can hear the rock depending on where you are looking at it from.’ says Cairn’s creative director of the game’s des... We chatted with The Game Bakers' Creative Director, Emeric Thoa, about scaling the indie game mountain and what the studio hopes players find at the summit.

For @techradar.com I spoke to the lovely @emericthoa.bsky.social about the making of Cairn! 🏔️

Cc @thegamebakers.com

www.techradar.com/gaming/cairn...

I played a little bit of Furi or Haven, but neither of the studio's past games stuck with me - this one was immediate. It's a one for the Death Stranding-likers, for sure.

Cairn is a staggeringly beautiful game that is more than willing to interrogate what drives a person to want to break and redefine the bounds of reality.

www.gamerguides.com/cairn/review...

YouTube video by Postmode Cairn: The First 37 Minutes - Gameplay Part 1 [No Commentary, Base PS5] Realistic Climbing Simulator

Here's the first 37 minutes if you want to check out some raw gameplay! (I fall a lot, sorry!)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8muH...

Cairn Review (PS5): A poignant treatise on playable persistence | Postmode Cairn Review: A meticulous Free Solo simulator that masterfully evokes the Icarian myth. An archaeological ascent of survival, mindfulness, and risk.

I reviewed Cairn by @thegamebakers.com for @postmode.bsky.social!

We've got another 'GOTY Contender in January' scenario — so please don't forget about this one come Q4!

postmode.org/cairn-review...

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A Gamer’s Guide to Surviving Long-Haul Flights | Postmode Discover the best tech, comfort gear, and games to survive long-haul flights to Japan, Australia and beyond.

After six trips back and forth to Aus 🇦🇺 in the past four years, I’ve learned how to make the most of long-haul Economy travel. Here’s a @postmode.bsky.social longread on how to stay comfy, sane, and even tackle your backlog when you’re trapped in a metal box in the sky.
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love that - i am in full support of the model of 'you can just do things' !!! hope the launch is going well, adored the climbing devs feature!

oops! you're on there now!!!

of course! added :)

I have added the excellent-looking @jank.cool to the bsky independent games media starter pack!

(also @mothership.blog & @totalplaytime.com & @skyboxcritics.com )

Am I missing anyone? There have been a ton of launches lately, so I've probably missed a bunch - lmk below if so!!

go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX

so cool, subbed!!!! - I will now furiously update my bsky independent games media starter pack...

go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX

We're launching a website.

Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.

jank.cool

If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.

Arknights: Endfield Review So Far - IGN A sci-fi gacha game with a factory automation twist.

I'm reviewing Arknights: Endfield for @ign.com! My full review is coming soon, but you can check out my thoughts so far here :)

www.ign.com/articles/ark...

Exit Interview: Joseph Cross Marathon's former franchise art director talks leaving Bungie and devising a visual style that might have felt "a little bit nerve-racking to fund"

NEW: I interviewed Joseph Cross, @marathonthegame.bungie.net's former franchise art director.

We chatted about the game's striking visual style, his departure from Bungie, and the risks around spending years toiling in secrecy on a high-stakes tentpole release.

🐛
www.readergrev.com/p/exit-inter...

Jeremy Blaustein on localizing the Silent Hill games and writing Mary’s Letter “I’m there now, in our special place, waiting for you.”

Little Sunday read for you all on the old @postmode.bsky.social newsletter!

postmode.substack.com/p/jeremy-bla...

Extremely proud of what me, Lex, Scott and Jason all achieved with the site. I'd already announced I was leaving, needed more time to plan the next steps, and I'm glad Rewinder is being paused rather than ending. We've opened up the Discord too (link in article) if anyone wants to join us

Click the link to find out the inaugural recipients of my Objectively Correct and Totally Uncontroversial Awards!

I'm particularly proud of The Olden GOTY (Game of the Yesteryear). Turns out that when you run your own independent games media outlet, you can do whatever the hell you want. 🤷

Click the link to find out the inaugural recipients of my Objectively Correct and Totally Uncontroversial Awards!

I'm particularly proud of The Olden GOTY (Game of the Yesteryear). Turns out that when you run your own independent games media outlet, you can do whatever the hell you want. 🤷

The video games you may have missed in 2025 Date a vending machine, watch intergalactic television and make the most out of your short existence as a fly. Here are the best games you weren’t playing this year

I contributed to @theguardian.com’s video games you might have missed with bits on Blippo+ and Stray Chrildren!

Cc @oniongames.bsky.social @blippo.plus

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...

Someone posted a Riven (1997) development team? denim jacket that they found in a Goodwill for $10 on Reddit and I’m just putting it out there to try and manifest this energy so something similar happens to me.

And if anyone I know has one of these, for some reason, I will pay handsomely for it…