New Sentinels of the Store article!
Steam is enforcing a trademark over "Hidden Cats". Developers are scrambling to rename their titles.
Valve has poorly handled the claim, which is in itself anti-competitive, anti-developer and anti-consumer.
Full article here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Our @steamsentinels.bsky.social has grown.
With growth comes visibility. With visibility comes scrutiny.
We’ve published a clarification on representation, governance, and where we draw the line between evidence-based accountability and ideology.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
In 2026, @steamsentinels.bsky.socialhas grown.
With growth comes visibility. With visibility comes scrutiny.
We’ve published a clarification on structure, representation, and where we draw the line - particularly around ideology vs evidence.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
That’s a valid concern.
Criticism of writing, pacing, character development, etc. isn’t transphobia - it’s critique.
The problem is when criticism shifts from “this character arc feels rushed” to targeting someone’s identity.
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com has landed on the front page of @theguardian.com.
Developers are speaking out about bigoted reviews, curator campaigns, and what they describe as inconsistent moderation on the platform.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
Atomic Fabrik was removed from @steampowered.com in 2024 after documented abuse of review and pricing systems.
They remain on Epic.
Recent discussion brought it back into focus, so I’ve written up a full breakdown.
Read here:
The @steamsentinels.bsky.social community are awesome.
Even in my absence, we've still seen people joining our group in large quantities.
Let's make @steampowered.com better
Just watched a YouTuber play a demo.
They finished it, then said: “I’d get the full game on sale.”
The game isn’t out yet. There’s no price. No RRP.
How do you recommend “on sale” when you don’t even know the baseline value?
Speedrunning Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Durector's Cut. @revolutionsoftware.bsky.social
Take 3...Ready...steady...go!
www.youtube.com/live/zT734do...
Sorry kiddos
Live now - speedrunning Broken Sword!
www.youtube.com/live/KdVq_d7...
And wow - wake up, look in the mirror, and I’ve got red spots and rashes on my face.
Shower…turns out they’re on my chest, arms, legs and feet too.
Fam, I might have finally caught chickenpox!
Off to the pharmacy I go.
Sorry for the silence on my part.
Been pretty busy IRL, and I'm also battling the worst headache and nausea I've had probably in my life, which has been a major hurdle for me in making anything @steamsentinels.bsky.social related.
I'll get back to it as soon as I'm back in shape.
It took 2 years, but I finally got redemption.
I was permanently banned from the 'Skibidi Backrooms' forums for “fake information” after flagging suspicious reviews.
Now the game’s been caught up in the Obzor review-manipulation bans.
Funny how that works.
Welcome @summitreviews.biz to the @steamsentinels.bsky.social Network!
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New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com Removes Nearly 100 Games Linked to Obzor Review Manipulation - Plus an Important Clarification
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Today, @steamsentinels.bsky.social turns 9 years old!
Here's a little ramble from me.
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New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
@steampowered.com Remove Thousands of Obzor Reviews - Our Progress Begins Now
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New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast
This week we talk about review manipulation on @steampowered.com, a community comment comeback on cautious buying and more!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr6I...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev #SteamReviews #GamingNews #SentinelsOfTheStore
The @steampowered.com community backs @steamsentinels.bsky.social's plan to tackle review manipulation.
We’ve just published a new @steamsentinels.bsky.social article outlining our 2026 focus: sustained action against review manipulation on @steampowered.com.
Read here: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
This was the moment @philipdefranco.bsky.social reacted to Trump suggesting the US government would take control of Venezuela.
That face says a lot.
2025: A Year Where Trust Was Tested Repeatedly
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast episode “Moral Panic” is live.
We discuss fake censorship narratives, AI, @steampowered.com policy confusion & bad-faith outrage
Where does genuine concern end - and moral panic begin?
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaJU...
#Steam #PCGaming #GameDev
To those which celebrate, a very merry Christmas! Hope you all enjoy the holidays! 🎄
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
I'm attending a webinar hosted by @aldenkroll.bsky.social and Ria Hu discussing the upcoming @steampowered.com NextFest.
What questions do you want me to put forward?
Hold Your Horses - @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep.10)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast Episode!
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
WE REACHED OUR GOAL FOR @safeinourworld.org ON @tiltify.com!
Thanks to all the streamers, viewers and donors for making this possible!
Donations are still open for at least another 24 hours for those who wish to contribute!
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