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Emily Merritt πŸ”œ PAX East | No Small Games

@aspecificegg.bsky.social

Co-host of @nosmallgames.bsky.social podcast | Enjoyer and reviewer of indie games | Fullstack Web Dev by day | Streaming indies on Twitch by night | Proud member of the Gremlin Grove https://nosmallgames.com/emily-merritt/ πŸ“§ Biz: aspecificegg@gmail.com

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Graphic made to look like the page of a yearbook, featuring photos of all of the guests included in No Small Games' 3rd year as a podcast. The photos feature many of the guests smiling, posing in goofy ways, and generally being their lovely selves!

Graphic made to look like the page of a yearbook, featuring photos of all of the guests included in No Small Games' 3rd year as a podcast. The photos feature many of the guests smiling, posing in goofy ways, and generally being their lovely selves!

Graphic meant to look like a page of a yearbook, featuring black and white screenshots from a few of the games featured in the past year of the No Small Games podcast, including Wanderstop, In Stars & Time, Afterlove EP and more.

Graphic meant to look like a page of a yearbook, featuring black and white screenshots from a few of the games featured in the past year of the No Small Games podcast, including Wanderstop, In Stars & Time, Afterlove EP and more.

We present to you No Small Games cohort of 2025-2026, looking cute as ever! Thank you to all our amazing guests who did us the honor of coming on to share their love of indie games!

You can hear all our highlights from Year 3 of NSG in our Yearbook Episode Vol. 3, coming TOMORROW!

04.03.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot from the game Flock Around. A little blue blobby character is holding up a camera, taking a photo of a little yellow bird perched in a small tree

Screenshot from the game Flock Around. A little blue blobby character is holding up a camera, taking a photo of a little yellow bird perched in a small tree

Screenshot from the game Flock Around. A little blue blobby character is holding a camera and sitting happily in a pond of water

Screenshot from the game Flock Around. A little blue blobby character is holding a camera and sitting happily in a pond of water

Screenshot from Sledding Game, where two cartoon frogs in hats and one harbor seal are riding up a ski lift together. Below extends a beautiful snowy mountain dotted with trees

Screenshot from Sledding Game, where two cartoon frogs in hats and one harbor seal are riding up a ski lift together. Below extends a beautiful snowy mountain dotted with trees

Screenshot of Sledding game where a cartoon frog and bear, both wearing bucket hats, are holding up their freshly made s'mores

Screenshot of Sledding game where a cartoon frog and bear, both wearing bucket hats, are holding up their freshly made s'mores

Turns out the real Steam Next Fest demos were the friends we made along the way 😌

This was a phenomenal NF with so many great games!! I had a delightful time with @katerblossom.bsky.social @webmeisterbud.com & @theindiemaniac.bsky.social in Flock Around & Sledding Game

03.03.2026 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's been so special getting to record these special episodes with @katerblossom.bsky.social πŸ’œ

I'm just so grateful for everyone who's been part of this journey with us. Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts. This is as much a celebration of you as it is of NSG πŸŽ‰πŸ«Ά

02.03.2026 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Selfie of Emily, all ready for stream

Selfie of Emily, all ready for stream

I’m live on Twitch, babes πŸ’œ

#SteamNextFest is coming to a close but I’m still trying to squeeze some more demos in there, including some co-op demos with @katerblossom.bsky.social πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€

twitch.tv/aspecificegg

01.03.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Awwww love that! It really is the best feeling ☺️

01.03.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg truly!! The creativity and skill is mind blowing 😍

01.03.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ohhhh hell yeah, good answer 😁

01.03.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg yes!! The folks at Daylight Basement are so sweet!! And what better PAX highlight than hanging with the friendos πŸ₯°

01.03.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg yes!! I love lurking in @rothiotome.bsky.social’s streams! From the chats to the game dev, it’s such a lovely vibe there!

Y me encanta celebrar los éxitos de los game devs de España jeje ☺️

01.03.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Key art for the horror heist game Dark Hours, with Emily, Allie, Orzul and Chesney's photos photoshopped onto 3D figures wearing hazmat suits

Key art for the horror heist game Dark Hours, with Emily, Allie, Orzul and Chesney's photos photoshopped onto 3D figures wearing hazmat suits

I'm live on Twitch, babes!! πŸ’œ

I'm joined by the illustrious backrooms baddies @allieboballi.bsky.social @karqueuetie.bsky.social and @orzulsplace.bsky.social for my first time playing Dark Hours! (Shoutout to Orzul for the incredible group portrait)

www.twitch.tv/aspecificegg

28.02.2026 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Episode artwork for the latest Indie Game Roundup episode from February 2026, featuring screenshots from a variety of games discussed in the episode, including All Will Rise, Cairn, LOVE ETERNAL, Wax Heads, and more

Episode artwork for the latest Indie Game Roundup episode from February 2026, featuring screenshots from a variety of games discussed in the episode, including All Will Rise, Cairn, LOVE ETERNAL, Wax Heads, and more

What a packed month it's been!! You could say we played a couple games πŸ˜…

February's Indie Game Roundup not only features tons of games and demos, but also a lovely interview with game audio designer and composer @nehapolitan.bsky.social πŸ’œ

Listen below or wherever you get your pods! ⬇️

28.02.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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⭐️ Wholesome Direct will return this June!

Games and co-hosts alike can submit using the form below until March 20. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind showcase delivering uplifting and cozy games ❀️

27.02.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 480    πŸ” 151    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 13

Those eggs look jammy as heck omg 😍 Happy Bday again!!! πŸ˜„

28.02.2026 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Awww thank you, Pan! I wish you could come hang out too!! Crossing my fingers for next year 🀞

28.02.2026 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahhhhh 😍😍😍

27.02.2026 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh great answer!! What a fantastic time to be an RE fan, too 🀩

27.02.2026 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Neha was so brilliant to talk to!! She’s truly and inspiration and fount of wisdom for anyone hoping to get into working on audio for games πŸ’œ

Thank you @nehapolitan.bsky.social for jointing us, it was such a joy to have you on!

27.02.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Eeeeee thanks Hallie πŸ₯ΊπŸ‘‰πŸ‘ˆ
That's a huge honor to be at the top of your list!! πŸ₯°

27.02.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Who isn't, honestly? 🀩

27.02.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

omg I love that!! Getting to see friends is low key the best part of PAX, and getting to see friends kick butt at PAX is 🀩

27.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PAX East

Here's how to enter the giveaway:

1. Follow, like and repost this post!
2. Reply with the activity/panel/game demo that you're most looking forward to at the show.
3. Go follow @officialpax.bsky.social and check out the expo details at east.paxsite.com

Winners will be chosen on Monday, March 2 πŸŽ‰

27.02.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic featuring a selfie of Emily smiling in front of a blurred photo of the PAX expo floor from 2024. The graphic features the PAX East 2026 logo and the text "4-Day Badge Giveaway - @aspecificegg.bsky.social - Ends Monday, March 2 12:00pm ET"

Graphic featuring a selfie of Emily smiling in front of a blurred photo of the PAX expo floor from 2024. The graphic features the PAX East 2026 logo and the text "4-Day Badge Giveaway - @aspecificegg.bsky.social - Ends Monday, March 2 12:00pm ET"

PAX East is coming up, babes, and I wanna see you there!! 😍

Thanks to the amazing folks at @stridepr.com, I'm GIVING AWAY five 4-Day Badges for this upcoming PAX East! Five lucky winners will get a pass to the expo in Boston, which kicks off March 26!

Check out the details below on how to enter ⬇️

27.02.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

Feeling emo that I've gotten to spend the last three years working with one of the best friends and creative partners you could ever ask for, working on one of the most meaningful projects of my life πŸ₯ΉπŸ’œ

We work so goddamn hard, but every single second has been worth it πŸ₯°

26.02.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

100% yeeesssssss πŸ‘€ (110% even)

26.02.2026 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I regret to inform you that Titanium Court WILL be my entire personality for the foreseeable future. I’m not sorry, though

25.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Selfie of Emily all ready for stream

Selfie of Emily all ready for stream

Graphic announcing the February Next Fest on Steam

Graphic announcing the February Next Fest on Steam

I’m live on Twitch, babes πŸ’œ

We’re playing even MORE #SteamNextFest demos today and I’ve got some very intriguing ones lined up for us πŸ‘€

twitch.tv/aspecificegg

25.02.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

omg Tangela!! I love a green shiny 😍

25.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't forget, you have 3 more days to submit your messages for our 100th episode!!

Listener messages could be in the form of audio or text messages (or haikus, even!) πŸ’œ We appreciate every single one of you so very much for listening!

24.02.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€

24.02.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tried out the STICKER/BALL demo (don't play it, it's TOO fun, you've been warned πŸ‘€)

24.02.2026 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0