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Hi! I'm Dovetail πŸ•Š (Erik), and I host Pages of Play, a book club for gaming narratives. Please join in our discord: https://discord.gg/jMzR6WdpTR. I also write reviews for So Many Games: https://bsky.app/profile/somanygames.co.uk

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|12| TR-49 David, Caleb, and Erik venture deep into the archives of a codebreaking machine in search of a stolen book. Pages of Play podcast is a book club for gaming narratives, where the hosts discuss their…

We got some great Q&A submissions for our latest episode on TR-49, including some from @jon.inkle.co himself (thank you)! Enjoy the show. pca.st/episode/492d...

01.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My review details how I had a ton of fun with this game while learning a few things about Africa. @plante.bsky.social was spot-on to call it edu-tainment.

26.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

If you will be nextfesting this week like me, So Many Games is a trusty navigator.

23.02.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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|BTL| Forgotlings Between the Lines (BTL) is a sub-series of the Pages of Play podcast where we explore hidden gem indie games. In this episode, Erik and Caleb interview Alfred Nguyen, the creative director at…

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Alfred Nguyen, the creative director at @throughlinegames.com, to take a peek behind the curtain of Forgotlings. It was a very "anima"ted conversation πŸ˜‰ , we hope you enjoy it! pca.st/episode/02b2...

14.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Makers featured: @gaminginthewild.com , @tftblpod.bsky.social , @gmrjuk.bsky.social , @drellesh.bsky.social , @pixelprojectradio.bsky.social , @storyeverpod.bsky.social

11.02.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We did something a bit different and decided to invite 6 of our podcaster friends to come together and do a short panel about the art and craft of making content. We hope you enjoy it and find some inspiration for your own creations! pca.st/9uw23yar

11.02.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

Review in progress for @somanygames.co.uk !

10.02.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Do Video Games Have A Resource Collection Problem?
Do Video Games Have A Resource Collection Problem? YouTube video by Gaming In The Wild

Cutting down beautiful trees and hunting legendary beasts always leaves me a sense of lingering guilt, even if it's only a game. Why is that?

07.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are the PoP hidden gem games from January. Have you tried any of these? store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...

04.02.2026 02:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely worth checking out! We did a review of this game plus a deep dive into the studio that made it in a Between The Lines episode last year.

03.02.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I'm Writing A Book About Citizen Sleeper 2 For Lost In Cult!
I'm Writing A Book About Citizen Sleeper 2 For Lost In Cult! YouTube video by Gaming In The Wild

Sorry not sorry to yr wallet, friends

youtu.be/ma3p_h-FEow?...

29.01.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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We’re so excited to announce our Story-Rich Showcase!

Our official showcase runs during the Summer Game Showcase 2026 timeframe, dedicated entirely to story-rich indie games with first looks, reveals, trailers, release dates, and dev-led storytelling πŸ’

More details soon!
🚢storyrich.games

28.01.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 200 πŸ” 87 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 10
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We’re upping our community gaming in our Discord server in 2026.

With our Year in Gaming and a Bracket challenge happening right now and a game club, with a short game theme in which the games are chosen by you, is starting next month!

It’s the perfect time to jump in!

discord.gg/rXmggFa7sZ

15.01.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Genesis Noir is claimed. One game left for grabs!

12.01.2026 11:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Case of the Golden Idol is claimed! Still have the other two games to give away.

09.01.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Best of luck with your game! Looks like it is getting some glowing reviews on the steam page.

09.01.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Case of the Golden Idol

The Case of the Golden Idol

Thank Goodness You're Here

Thank Goodness You're Here

Genesis Noir

Genesis Noir

We have some steam games to give away! Please quote this post on your profile feed with a link to your favorite Pages of Play episode and a line or two about why you liked it. Then I'll DM you to give you your choice among these free games below (first come, first serve).

08.01.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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From the indiegametube community on Reddit Explore this post and more from the indiegametube community

Podcasters and YouTubers: comment on this megathread to be added to a good little creator directory.

07.01.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is our selection of the December 2025 story-driven Hidden Gems! store.steampowered.com/curator/4556...

06.01.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A person is seen hanging from a mountain as they attempt to climb it.

The words β€˜January Indie Games’ is also featured.

A person is seen hanging from a mountain as they attempt to climb it. The words β€˜January Indie Games’ is also featured.

In the first of a new monthly series of articles @gaminginthewild.bsky.social runs down his most anticipated releases for January 2026!

somanygames.co.uk/articles/ind...

02.01.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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www.tiny-gaming.net/posts/hidden... > 2026 is here! And with it, I think I would love to share five games that, in my eyes, didn't get quite the love and attention they deserve. Hidden Gems, if you will! Fun, polished, unique and well worth your time - and that's a TINY GAMING promise!
#indiegames

01.01.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for organizing the leagues, @gaminginthewild.bsky.social , @chipdip.bsky.social , @tftblpod.bsky.social

01.01.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love explaining Fantasy Critic to my friends who play fantasy football. I kinda take the RBBC approach to drafting games. It worked out well for me this year!

I took first place πŸ₯‡πŸ₯‡ in 2 of my leagues and 4th in the other.

01.01.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The fact that you drafted "Uannounced Astrobot Game" two years ago (scoring a 95 on opencritic) and "Uannounced Donkey Kong Game" last year (scoring 91) is legendary. Makes me wonder what you will call in 2026.

01.01.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Come check out what our crew came up with! I am sure you will find a few surprises in there.

31.12.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@storyeverpod.bsky.social is like having your best friend catch you up on one of their adventures, beat by beat. I appreciate the neighborly tone, generous storytelling, and the way this podcast sees the best in this wonderful art form.

29.12.2025 21:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

@preorderbonus.bsky.social is the impossible fusion of literature scholarship and business acumen that will simultaneously gift listeners with a nuanced understanding of the subtext of a game as well as it's impact on the games industry.

29.12.2025 21:38 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@tftblpod.bsky.social is woven into the very fabric of gamerdom. Not only does Dave facilitate connections between community members, empowering each voice among them, but he also does it with unparalleled confidence and courage in his own craftsmanship.

29.12.2025 21:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@somanygames.co.uk is an enthusiastic celebration of gaming. Jason goes the extra mile to lift up our community and recognize the "wins" when it comes to propelling the industry forward.

29.12.2025 21:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@gaminginthewild.bsky.social offers a tasteful critique of games without ever feeling high-brow. Every show is a walk through an art gallery with elevated and yet grounded commentary, sipping on green tea. A luminary journalist at work.

29.12.2025 21:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0