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  1. Comment on Thinky Awards 2025 nominees in ~games

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    Öoo—for everything.

    Öoo—for everything.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on Indie Game Awards rescinds Clair Obscur's GOTY wins over use of generative AI [for now-removed background assets] in ~games

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    I wonder if the new prize winners will accept their awards, or whether they will say that they also used ai in some way. There is some chatter online but no sources provided so far. I wait with...

    I wonder if the new prize winners will accept their awards, or whether they will say that they also used ai in some way. There is some chatter online but no sources provided so far. I wait with bated breath.

    3 votes

  3. Comment on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 becomes first indie game to win Game of the Year at The Game Awards in ~games

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    Oh, it wasn't this one! But thanks. I think you're right that there should be different by awards for the two extremes of "indie" games. It's complicated.

    Oh, it wasn't this one! But thanks. I think you're right that there should be different by awards for the two extremes of "indie" games. It's complicated.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 becomes first indie game to win Game of the Year at The Game Awards in ~games

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    That figure blows my mind. Where does the ~$10M come from? As an indie (independent and individual) I made a game that was featured on a GOTY list in 2023 (not this one) with a credit list of 2...

    That figure blows my mind. Where does the ~$10M come from? As an indie (independent and individual) I made a game that was featured on a GOTY list in 2023 (not this one) with a credit list of 2 people (me and a musician) and a budget of 3 weeks work (and no funding!).

    3 votes

  5. Comment on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 becomes first indie game to win Game of the Year at The Game Awards in ~games

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    Very cool. 412 people listed in the credits says to me this is a AA title with a lot of money behind it.

    Very cool. 412 people listed in the credits says to me this is a AA title with a lot of money behind it.

    10 votes

  6. Comment on Goo Goo Dolls: Tiny Desk Concert (2025) in ~music

  8. Comment on Best Bluetooth controller for sub $50? in ~games

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    I bought a GameSir Nova Lite controller here in the UK for £18 ($25) Amazon/Argos and it really punches above its price. This won't hold your phone though! Comparison:...

    I bought a GameSir Nova Lite controller here in the UK for £18 ($25) Amazon/Argos and it really punches above its price. This won't hold your phone though!

    Comparison: https://gamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.html#latency

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Need pixel art software recommendations (it can be free or paid) in ~games

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    What platform? My own pixel art editor for macOS is available on TestFlight.

    What platform?

    My own pixel art editor for macOS is available on TestFlight.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on The Whitest Boy Alive – Golden Cage (Fred Falke Remix) (2025) in ~music

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    The Greatest Remix Of All Time is now available on all streaming platforms for the first time since release ~20 years ago!

    The Greatest Remix Of All Time is now available on all streaming platforms for the first time since release ~20 years ago!

    1 vote

  13. Comment on What's your video game comfort food? in ~games

  14. Comment on I dream with a new mainstream handheld console that is neither an extension of a regular console experience, a smartphone, or a wine-powered Linux machine in ~games

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    I played through The Italian Job and Yo-yo’s Puzzle Park (both PS1) using emulator save states. Both brilliant experiences that I simply wouldn’t have made time for without the benefit and...

    I played through The Italian Job and Yo-yo’s Puzzle Park (both PS1) using emulator save states. Both brilliant experiences that I simply wouldn’t have made time for without the benefit and accessibility of save states.

    2 votes

  15. Comment on I dream with a new mainstream handheld console that is neither an extension of a regular console experience, a smartphone, or a wine-powered Linux machine in ~games

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    Appreciate you saying that, thank you. It takes a programmer to see past the veneer of visuals into the details and depth of what is really going on in a game. There is so much more happening than...

    Appreciate you saying that, thank you. It takes a programmer to see past the veneer of visuals into the details and depth of what is really going on in a game. There is so much more happening than there appears to be on the surface. It takes very careful scoping and a huge amount of effort and focus to execute an idea to the level I did with YOYOZO. But it was worth it. That game changed my life, in both very bad and very good ways. Good luck with your game development efforts.

    2 votes

  16. Comment on I dream with a new mainstream handheld console that is neither an extension of a regular console experience, a smartphone, or a wine-powered Linux machine in ~games

  17. Comment on I dream with a new mainstream handheld console that is neither an extension of a regular console experience, a smartphone, or a wine-powered Linux machine in ~games

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    You could count the 3DS for sure because it can play DS games (albeit with stretched and blurry or small and sharp screen size). As much as enjoyed the 3DS—I still use my N3DS regularly—it's just...

    You could count the 3DS for sure because it can play DS games (albeit with stretched and blurry or small and sharp screen size). As much as enjoyed the 3DS—I still use my N3DS regularly—it's just an evolution not the revolution the original DS was. Plus the DS and my favourite the DS lite can play GBA cartridges. Some DS games even unlock secret bonuses if they detect a specific GBA cart in the slot. That's just the type of cool inventive stuff that we've not seen since. And that's my metric for judging best handheld: exclusive games. DS trumps all handhelds in terms of the breadth and depth of its exclusive game library, imho.

    4 votes

  18. Comment on I dream with a new mainstream handheld console that is neither an extension of a regular console experience, a smartphone, or a wine-powered Linux machine in ~games

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    It's interesting that you pined for Nintendo DS (undoubtedly the greatest video game handheld of all time, by the way) and then later dismiss the two things that made it so great that it beat all...

    It's interesting that you pined for Nintendo DS (undoubtedly the greatest video game handheld of all time, by the way) and then later dismiss the two things that made it so great that it beat all competition: the dual screens and stylus/touch screen.

    I'd love a return to the DS glory days, where there was so much invention and experimentation. There are so many untapped ideas still to explore. Indie games are in the same vein, but I feel that without the constraints of the dedicated, underpowered handheld they don't quite scratch the itch.

    Playdate was the last attempt at a totally new handheld with limited constraints. I made a game called YOYOZO for it that was named one of the "Best Games of 2023", alongside Mario and Zelda. But the device and user base are minuscule compared any other platform—certainly not mainstream—so it depends on your point of view whether you consider it a success or not. But it fits your dream.

    25 votes

  20. Comment on What game is your personal "Silksong"? in ~games

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    Pang on Nintendo DS, released in 2010 (only in Europe). It arrived 21 years after the original Pang (or 27 if you count the earlier Bubble Buster), 20 years after the last home console version,...

    Pang on Nintendo DS, released in 2010 (only in Europe).

    It arrived 21 years after the original Pang (or 27 if you count the earlier Bubble Buster), 20 years after the last home console version, and 10 years after the last arcade-only release. And it's brilliant. It takes everything that is great about Pang and dials it up to 11, across two screens.

    https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2010/10/04/pang/

    4 votes