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João Robalo

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Awesome selection! I've read or heard of some of these, but a few are totally new to me. I loved the premise of "This Be Book Bad Translation, Video Games!" 😂😂😂

16.10.2025 18:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Will do, thanks again!

16.10.2025 18:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Discipline is key! Once you get into the flow of writing, especially when it’s a topic you’re into, it’s just so enjoyable

16.10.2025 18:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you ever consider the idea, I’d totally be down to check it out!

16.10.2025 18:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The idea is to learn a little more about games every day and build bridges with others in the field—players, devs, journalists, researchers, and so on. Thanks, Sean! I’ll let you know as soon as I get started. Really appreciate the encouragement!

14.10.2025 03:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

I've already written a few drafts and came up with a bunch of topics to cover, but I’m still trying to figure out how to fit this hobby into my daily routine in a way that I can stick with it regularly. I really enjoy writing in general and talking about games, so it'll be a pleasure.

14.10.2025 03:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

The process often ends up being as rewarding (or even more) than the final result, right? Do you teach anything related to games academically?

14.10.2025 02:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I've been thinking about getting into writing about games too (in Portuguese), and your work’s been a huge influence, especially your philosophy of "approach games as an exploration rather than an evaluation." 100% this
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13.10.2025 15:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I can only imagine how exciting it must be for you to realize how much awesome stuff is still out there waiting to be explored. It’s truly generous of you to share what you’ve been finding along the way. Thank you, my friend!

13.10.2025 15:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

I'm having such a great time reading your newsletter. There are so many gems from previous generations that I've never played (or even knew existed). I can't wait to try some of them!

13.10.2025 13:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Boss Fight Books: Season 8 - The Depths Below Three documentary-style books on classic video games. #1: Legend of the River King. #2: Life is Strange. #3: ???

Giveaway! BFB ebook of your choice (one that's already out) to two people who follow & RT this post.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gab...

#giveaway #drawing #lottery #kickstarter #bookpublishing #videogames #lifeisstrange @aeneas-nin.bsky.social @kaittremblay.bsky.social

21.07.2025 17:18 — 👍 31    🔁 32    💬 1    📌 2

Man, checking out your recommendations is always a highlight, whether on PC Gamer or here. I appreciate you sharing these gems with us. Keep it up!

09.07.2025 04:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

As an actual writer I have absolutely no time for the romanticization of what is an underpaid and enormously uncool profession, but I will say this: if you use generative AI, you are not a writer. Being a writer is not about having a book or a byline in your name. It's about doing the writing.

26.05.2025 09:56 — 👍 473    🔁 136    💬 11    📌 4

That’s huge, Gene! Congrats!

24.05.2025 15:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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HOT DAMN!

22.05.2025 23:20 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Maravilha! Tava pensando no jogo esses dias

22.05.2025 23:13 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Phoenix Springs on Steam Lose yourself in the mystery of Phoenix Springs – a modern point-and-click set in a cryptic neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.

A Lynchian point-and-click adventure with a unique and beautiful art style, and a creative way to interact with the world by collecting and using words instead of objects. The tone is very dreamlike and surreal.

@calligramstudio.com

store.steampowered.com/app/1973310/...

22.05.2025 16:13 — 👍 26    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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The Night is Grey on Steam Graham’s alone in a forest filled with strange wolves. While he’s fleeing for his life he finds a lost girl in an abandoned lodge that won’t survive without his help. Try to find their way to safety i...

A slow-paced journey with an intriguing narrative, atmospheric music, a hauntingly gorgeous hand-drawn art style, and a story that pays off in the end. A great point-and-click adventure that deserved more love and recognition.

@whalestorkgames.bsky.social

store.steampowered.com/app/1281490/...

22.05.2025 15:51 — 👍 13    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Video Game Maps: SNES - Volume 2 In video games, maps have always played a crucial role, serving as guide, world builder, and interactive element. A single image can add incredible depth to the story and lore of a digital universe. W...

📙 It’s time for another book giveaway! Win a free copy of Video Game Maps: SNES Vol 2, our 300-page hardcover that spans Fire Emblem to Secret of Evermore.

To enter:
1. Reply with your favorite SNES game
2. Repost this

A winner will be selected in about 2 days.

retrogamebooks.com/products/vid...

20.05.2025 17:59 — 👍 114    🔁 110    💬 122    📌 11
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EarthBound!

20.05.2025 21:35 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Congrats, Andy! I can't wait to check it out, what an amazing project!

10.03.2025 01:04 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Ludocene: Game Discovery From People You Trust A dating app that matches you with games rather than people. A deck-builder that profiles your gaming taste.

1000 BACKERS!

Amazing and kind of surreal. We are so close to funding. Why not check the Kickstarter out this weekend. Any pledges gets you access to our fully functional prototype.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...

08.03.2025 14:25 — 👍 96    🔁 38    💬 1    📌 11

Meu primeiro contato foi com a trinca de Donkey Kong Land pro Game Boy original

11.01.2025 00:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎁ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY🎁

For The Night is Grey’s 1st birthday, we’re gifting 2 steam codes that includes: The game + OST + digital artbook!

You just have to:
❤️Like
⤴️Repost
🐺Follow

The winner will be selected randomly.

06.01.2025 15:53 — 👍 59    🔁 52    💬 4    📌 1

Switch

28.12.2024 20:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

INDIEGAME GIVEAWAY | #7DaysOfIndies Day 4

For your chance to win NAIAD on the platform of your choice:

❤️ follow @hiwarp.bsky.social
🔁 like & RT
💬 reply with your platform (Steam, Xbox, Switch or PlayStation) + your region!

Winner drawn tomorrow!

28.12.2024 20:17 — 👍 32    🔁 23    💬 22    📌 0
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⭐️ GIVEAWAY ⭐️
I have a pack of 6 art prints, all based on Zelda A Link to the Past!
They are printed on A5 size card (210x148mm)
To enter just LIKE & REPOST, open to everyone!
Ends Monday 30th December

28.12.2024 14:47 — 👍 71    🔁 35    💬 4    📌 2

Hekki Holidays

23.12.2024 20:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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❄️ A SPECIAL 1000xRESIST GIVEAWAY ❄️

An anonymous fan has bought 10 copies of 1000xRESIST to GIVEAWAY!!

In their own words: "A random act of kindness that maybe, hopefully, finds the right person." 🥹

To enter:

1. Follow us
2. Repost this.
3. Comment "Hekki Holidays"

Winners TBA on Dec 24, 2024.

23.12.2024 20:32 — 👍 406    🔁 381    💬 338    📌 20

Great news! I’ve been listening to your albums and singles a lot over the past few months. I’ve been thinking about getting back into creating music next year, and your work has been an inspiration and influence. Excited to hear what you have in store!

18.12.2024 17:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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