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Comment on itch.io: No ICE in Minnesota Bundle in ~games
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Comment on itch.io: No ICE in Minnesota Bundle in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentThe site has now been updated to include this bundle.The site has now been updated to include this bundle.
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Comment on itch.io: No ICE in Minnesota Bundle in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentYup! Someone will coordinate the bundle (in this case it was jesthehuman who has coordinated other charity bundles in the past). Devs can include their work if they want. The norm for bundles like...Yup! Someone will coordinate the bundle (in this case it was jesthehuman who has coordinated other charity bundles in the past). Devs can include their work if they want.
The norm for bundles like this is for a whole lot of devs/creators to jump on as a show of support, and also because they know the value proposition of something like this isn’t so much about any particular titles but instead about the sheer volume of things. The more items in the bundle = the higher likelihood of generating money for the cause.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentIt’s awesome to see you playing all these giveaway games! Thanks for taking the time and effort to both play them and share your thoughts with us.It’s awesome to see you playing all these giveaway games! Thanks for taking the time and effort to both play them and share your thoughts with us.
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Comment on itch.io: No ICE in Minnesota Bundle in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentIf you’re on Windows, Playnite can import your itch.io library and download metadata for them, letting you sort or filter them quite easily. (Note to all Linux users: the Playnite dev is finally...If you’re on Windows, Playnite can import your itch.io library and download metadata for them, letting you sort or filter them quite easily. (Note to all Linux users: the Playnite dev is finally planning for a Linux release!)
I’ve bought enough of these mega charity bundles (among other random itch.io purchases) that I treat my itch library more like a literal “library” than I do a curated collection. There’s SO much in there that I don’t even try to have a handle on everything. Instead, it’s fun to just browse/sift through it and pull out something that’s new to me and looks interesting.
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Comment on itch.io: No ICE in Minnesota Bundle in ~games
kfwyre LinkWe created this bundle to raise funds for Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota in response to the Trump administration sending ICE agents to the Minneapolis area and the reckless murder of an innocent people by ICE agents. ILCM provides free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota. They also work to educate the community about immigration matters and advocates for public policies which respect the universal human rights of immigrants. ILCM provides services based on capacity and has a generally high demand for services. The more we are able to fundraise, the more people they will be able to assist.
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itch.io: No ICE in Minnesota Bundle
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre (edited )LinkMegabonk This is currently my (quite literal) "treadmill" game in that I play it while I'm on the treadmill because it's got simple, easy input. I love the idea of Risk of Rain 2 meets Vampire...This is currently my (quite literal) "treadmill" game in that I play it while I'm on the treadmill because it's got simple, easy input.
I love the idea of Risk of Rain 2 meets Vampire Survivors, but I don't know that I'm going to keep playing this one. Unless I'm missing something, it seems like the optimal way to play the game is to use the toggler to pre-determine an optimal build? In theory this shouldn't bother me, since in games like this you're always hoping that the randomization will give you optimal choices anyway, but I feel like it loses something when you systematize it like that. It takes away from some of the vibes-based in-game decision-making where you're locked into suboptimal choices and have to roll with them anyway.
Also, the game is sweatier than I would like it to be? For something so irreverent, it also seems needlessly hard. I've yet to beat Desert 2 yet because I invariably get steamrolled by the boss no matter how much I've put into survivability. I think this also kills my fun, because instead of the game being "enjoy building your character as you see fit" it instead becomes "build THE optimal build OR ELSE" which I can understand has appeal to some people, but it's not my fit.
I'm still going to give it a few hours and get some more of its unlocks. Admittedly, it's a great treadmill game because I'll get SO invested in a run that I literally forget I'm exercising (and then I die, go back to menu, and realize I'm sweating and out of breath). Unfortunately though I don't think I'll be getting the dozens of hours out of this game that other people do.
This has been a favorite of my husband for years now. He legitimately feels it's better than Slay the Spire. He 100%ed the game on Steam, only to buy it again on the Switch and do it all over again. At this point I've held off on playing it simply because I'm worried about it being overhyped.
He now plays a lot of Monster Train 2 on the TV, and he plays it SO fast that it's literally uncomfortable for me to watch because it feels so frantic (it's the same way he feels about my audiobook narration speed when he gets in my car XD).
Anyway, after falling in love recently with Inkbound (another game from the same dev team), I finally decided to pick this up.
I'm happy to report that it's great!
I don't know if I'd say it's BETTER than Slay the Spire (that's a high bar!), but it's definitely great, and I appreciate the variety that the game offers with all of the different clan combinations. StS can feel a little samey after a while, whereas this gives you tons of different options and synergies and whatnot.
Prior to playing the game I thought it was lane-based, like Plants vs. Zombies. I thought you had to simultaneously defend all the different floors of the train. I was genuinely surprised when it turns out that units move up the train linearly. I was initially disappointed (I love PvZ!) but I've learned to appreciate that design choice. Choosing how to structure your floors is fun. Feels a bit like routing enemies through a tower defense maze.
I'm only ten or so hours in (just beat Covenant 3), and I'll undoubtedly get dozens more out of this.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentSteam link I thoroughly enjoyed Near Death. A nice hidden gem! It has the feel of a horror game, only there's no explicit horror -- just the tension and anxiety of trying not to freeze or get lost.I thoroughly enjoyed Near Death. A nice hidden gem! It has the feel of a horror game, only there's no explicit horror -- just the tension and anxiety of trying not to freeze or get lost.
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Comment on Elon Musk says SpaceX will prioritize a city on the moon instead of a colony on Mars in ~space
kfwyre Link ParentThat book was excellent! Highly recommended for anyone interested in the idea of building things in space/on other planets.That book was excellent! Highly recommended for anyone interested in the idea of building things in space/on other planets.
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Comment on Loreen – Feels Like Heaven (2026) in ~music
kfwyre LinkShe literally doesn’t have a bad song. Everything she puts out is great! I can’t wait for WILDFIRE. It’s been almost ten(!!!) years since her last album. When she won Eurovision again in 2023, I...She literally doesn’t have a bad song. Everything she puts out is great!
I can’t wait for WILDFIRE. It’s been almost ten(!!!) years since her last album. When she won Eurovision again in 2023, I was like “surely we’ll get a new one soon.”
Turns out I was wrong, but I’m nonetheless happy it’s finally happening.
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Comment on Olivia Colman: “I’ve always described myself to my husband as a gay man” in ~lgbt
kfwyre (edited )Link ParentIt is a VERY gay male experience to feel some hesitance or resistance in applying the label “gay” to yourself all while grappling about whether or not you’re “man enough.” Pretty much every gay...It is a VERY gay male experience to feel some hesitance or resistance in applying the label “gay” to yourself all while grappling about whether or not you’re “man enough.” Pretty much every gay guy I know (myself included) went through something like this.
So, suffice it to say: you’re in good company! I can’t speak for everyone, but a lot of us have been through exactly what you’re feeling too. You are not alone, brother!
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Comment on European Speedrunner Assembly’s Winter 2026 event, a weeklong charity marathon featuring speedruns, is live (runs February 6 - 14) in ~games
kfwyre LinkESA is very similar to GDQ but has a more chill, low-key vibe. It feels a lot like “old GDQ” if you were around for that. All donations go to Make a Wish International. They are again doing two...ESA is very similar to GDQ but has a more chill, low-key vibe. It feels a lot like “old GDQ” if you were around for that.
All donations go to Make a Wish International.
They are again doing two separate streams, so check the schedule to see what you want to watch and which stream it will be on.
Quick links:
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European Speedrunner Assembly’s Winter 2026 event, a weeklong charity marathon featuring speedruns, is live (runs February 6 - 14)
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Comment on Two small word games in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentThe game will still accept words that are out of scope for your current layout, so you can use guesses to narrow down, say, a single letter. Also I’m pretty proud of myself for getting today’s in...The game will still accept words that are out of scope for your current layout, so you can use guesses to narrow down, say, a single letter.
Also I’m pretty proud of myself for getting today’s in 3! I opened with @Mikie’s starting word, and then my next guess was
Tumblers Spoiler: 2026-02-07
excel
which locked in some key information for me to get it right after that.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of February 1 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentNot sure if it's possible on mobile, but, on a computer, if you hover over the date on a comment, it will show you the exact posting time. My comment from last year was posted at 17:01:43, and...Not sure if it's possible on mobile, but, on a computer, if you hover over the date on a comment, it will show you the exact posting time.
My comment from last year was posted at 17:01:43, and yours was posted at 22:21:18, so there was roughly a five hour gap between them.
Little Kitty, Big City was super cute, by the way! Definitely worth it.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of February 1 in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentTo add on to this: stock on the Safe in Our World bundles specifically is limited, and they usually sell out within the first 24 hours. So, if you’re interested in this, it’s better to get it...To add on to this: stock on the Safe in Our World bundles specifically is limited, and they usually sell out within the first 24 hours. So, if you’re interested in this, it’s better to get it sooner rather than later.
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Comment on Two small word games in ~games
kfwyre LinkThese are great! Tumblers is a fun iteration on the Wordle format, while Unzip is fresh and quite challenging. Thank you for sharing!These are great! Tumblers is a fun iteration on the Wordle format, while Unzip is fresh and quite challenging.
Thank you for sharing!
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Comment on Looking for casual hotseat game recommendations in ~games
kfwyre Link ParentMy regular multiplayer group and I really loved Sunderfolk, though we're in the market for something more casual for our upcoming weekend. Should be around 10 or so people total, maybe more, maybe...My regular multiplayer group and I really loved Sunderfolk, though we're in the market for something more casual for our upcoming weekend.
Should be around 10 or so people total, maybe more, maybe less. It's unlikely that everyone will be doing hotseat stuff all at once though.
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Comment on I'm back in ~talk
kfwyre Link ParentAt this point I’ve been on Tildes longer than I was ever on reddit, but Tildes still feels fresh to me. It’s a big part of why I keep coming back, day after day, year after year. In my final...At this point I’ve been on Tildes longer than I was ever on reddit, but Tildes still feels fresh to me. It’s a big part of why I keep coming back, day after day, year after year.
In my final months with reddit in 2016, I was fatigued and worn down. I hated using the site but felt the pull to keep going back. I had a negative Pavlovian response to seeing the orange-red notification for replies waiting because I knew they were going to be friction-filled at best or malicious at worst.
I remember when I joined Tildes I went through a detox period where I still had that instinctive reflex that somebody was going to pounce on any comment I made. I still flinched when I saw I had replies.
Thankfully, that has long gone, and I feel very at ease here. I think that helps make it feel like I haven’t been here that long (when in fact I have) because my time here is more easygoing and enriching than reddit’s constant conflict.
A heads up to anyone who bought this (or any of the other mega itch.io bundles):
itch.io doesn't auto add the games to your library so as not to flood it. To add a game to your library, you have to access the game's download page, after which it will show up.
Unfortunately, this means that if you want everything in the bundle to show up in your library, you have to go one-by-one through all the items, which is super tedious.
Alternately, you can automate it by using this userscript with Tampermonkey.