DearGamers 🔜 PAX East

I understand tiny tweaks in a sequel but why make sweeping changes. Like I said, it is in Early Access so it can change. The first one is fantastic so glad I could add to your mobile collection.

YouTube video by Dear Gamers Armatus Demo Playthrough

Jason may have found his favorite game of 2026 and it is not even out yet. I mean, who spends 4+ hours repeatedly going through a 15 minute playthrough. Check out Armatus from @counterplaygames.bsky.social. The demo will be live during Steam Next Fest starting today!
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Jason's favorite roguelite deckbuilder got a sequel. Did the pirates find gold or walk the plank? You'll have to read to find out.
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Key Takeaways that recap how easy isn't synonymous with accessible, what other factors shape accessibility, how easy alone isn't enough for full accessibility, how easy can be more effective in some genres than others, and how difficult game development is

Key Takeaways recapping how hard it is to establish a baseline for accessibility, how the hope is that devs don't intentionally exclude players but still have creative freedom, how audiences seek out genres with pre-set expectations, how feedback can help spur on innovation in game dev, and how we need to learn to be kind, have thoughtful discussions, and raise accessibility awareness

Also, in an effort not just to create content *about* accessibility but content that *is* accessible itself, here are some key takeaways to help digest & remember the main talking points

Please, still read the full discussion as there's a lot of great context, and let us know if this helps:

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Do games need easy mode to be accessible?

It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive

Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness

#accessibility

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Guess who's going to PAX East next month?

Maude Tidbits To-Go (Feb. 2026) — DearGamers Hi, my name is Maude. And I yap about games too much. So much so that when I sit down to write, it always turns into a massive project - and so I just don’t have the time to cover everything that I wa...

Trying something new! Instead of the usual single-focus deep dive, here's a roundup of snack-sized gaming stories

For this month's Maude Tidbits To-Go, we're featuring:

AI Art, Leaky Journo’s, Critics who are Just too Good at Games and more 👀

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Tomorrow's update brings a slew of additional updates. Did you play SNES games (or any game for that matter) before HDMI connections? Quartet will now include an optional CRT filter to relive all of that grainy awesomeness. The full notes will be available when patch 1.3 hits the game tomorrow.

Need more Quartet from @somethingclassic.bsky.social? We got you covered. Tomorrow will see the release of Gluhender's Grotto, a 90-minute dungeon for players level 40 and above.

Got it! This is very exciting.

I guess we have to go live more now

DearGamersINAAY - Twitch Diablo IV - Spiritborn Seasonal Journey

Trying a thing: Jason is live on Twitch playing Diablo IV
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Save 90% on Nocturnal on Steam Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what secrets lie beyond the Mist in this intense 2-hour-long action-platformer game. Get ready to wield the flames and burn everything!

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Nocturnal Review — DearGamers Can you wield the flame and save your home in this Prince of Persia inspired platformer?

Throwback to this review because the game is currently on sale for under $2. Nocturnal 2 is set to release this year and a demo will be available starting next week.
www.deargamers.net/reviews/noct...

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Dear Gamers, this wasn't written with AI

...but why is that a headline?

Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...

With all the excitement around our annual GOTYees, we did not have a chance to share our latest review. If NES-style or Metroidvania is your thing, check out Jason's thoughts on The Good Old Days:
www.deargamers.net/reviews/the-...

A special thanks to @ajreiffdesign.bsky.social for joining us in adding to the awards this year & helping out with the graphics for each of the categories!

Also, ICYMI the results of our 1st ever community GOTY award, linking that post here:

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Dear gamers, we're proud to announce:

THE 2025 GOTYEE AWARDS as presented by the GOAT of GOATS, the GOUDA BOI himself: Manny "Manchego" the GOTY goat with the greatest goatee in gaming

We guarantee these game awards won't be like any others you've seen...

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DearGamers presents... 2025 GOLDEN GOATs as voted by the DearGamers community. In descending order from the top: Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Hades II, Hollow Knight Silksong & Ghost of Yotei (tie), Donkey Kong Bananza, Blue Prince & Death Stranding 2 & Silent Hill f (tie), Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Dispatch & Split Fiction (tie)

DEAR GAMERS - IT'S FINALLY TIME!

You shared your fav games of 2025 w us so here are the results: YOUR TOP 10 (ish) GAMES of the YEAR!

Thank you to everyone who added to the 1st EVER GOLDEN GOATS; you can see the 244 GAMES new & old that got at least 1 vote here:
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Gamers!!! Here is your FINAL REMINDER to drop shout outs for your favorite games of the year here

Up to 10 games, both new and/or old, whatever made you happy this year, make sure to show them the love! Once voting ends, we'll be tallying up all the mentions, sharing the top 10 & the full list 👀

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TGAs have come & gone but GOTY season is still going! Next week will be the final reminder to vote for your favorite games - new or old - of 2025 before we tally up!

Already voted? Great! Got friends w great taste? Or even better, weird taste? Get em over here! The more games celebrated, the better

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Dear Gamers, another week - another reminder to shout out your favorite games of 2025!

You can show some love for up to 10 new games and/or 10 old games you played this year! Doesn't matter the order, every mention is a tally in the total 🫡

🔁's appreciated to spread the word!

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...we'll just quote the intro and let you decide if you wanna keep reading:

"Gadies, lentlemen, and NBs: I lost a bet."

Check out Michaela's potentially spicy, over-engineered top 10 JRPGs of all time here: www.deargamers.net/features/my-...

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Dear gamers, Monday again so reminder time WITH A TWIST!

You still have time to shout out up to 10 of your favorite new games of 2025... but we're adding an honorable mentions category so even if you already voted, you can share up to 10 NON 2025 games you played & loved this year

🔁's appreciated!

Maurice is southwest of The Nightcap

This week's Borderlands 4 weekly reset brought to you by the PlayStation Portal (Jason is stuck at his in-laws)

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Dear Gamers, it's Monday so you know what that means...

Time for your 1st reminder to vote in our GOTY community poll! 👀

If you missed last week, we'll do a reminder every week til voting closes. Whether it's 1 game or 10, shout out your fav games that made YOU happy this year 🥳

🔁's appreciated!

YouTube video by Dear Gamers Borderlands 4: Wildcard Mission - Overwriting a Wrong (11.20.25 - 11.27.25)

Borderlands 4: Weekly Reset - Wildcard Mission
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