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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Mar 22

To check out all of the pieces I’ve written so far, here’s an easy way to read them all in one place!

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 3h

My preview piece for the first two episodes of Dispatch has been released into the world of @aghotspot.bsky.social! No spoilers, but let’s just say this is one costumed comedy to keep on your radar.

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Dispatch: Episodes 1&2 first impressions | Adventure Game Hotspot

The first pair of eight episodes are loose, and we've heroically sprung into action to deliver a hands-on preview right away.

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Ben Coleman @ohcoleman.bsky.social · Aug 16

This is a picture of Harlan Ellison next to a woman in a dress made of unsold mousepads from the I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream point and click adventure game

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 1d

Finally started playing Hotel Barcelona today - I legitimately don’t understand why it’s reviewing so terribly. It’s unpolished, but the world and characters have tons of B-horror movie charm. We’ll see if my opinion changes after beating it, but I’m enjoying it a lot so far.

daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 2d

Fantastic job on the FMV museum! Was definitely a highlight for me seeing all of the love poured into the exhibit - especially loved hearing the story about the 3DO demon head and seeing Becky’s source code all written out!

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 2d

Space Questin’ is going to be stuck in my head the entire drive home today. Fantastic job by the whole team at the show!

daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 7d

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New review just dropped on @aghotspot.bsky.social! Mutants Ate My Carrots is a fun, foul-mouthed cartoon romp that never takes itself too seriously. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but the goofy charm keeps the good times rolling.

Mutants Ate My Carrots review | Adventure Game Hotspot

Mutants Ate My Carrots suffers from an unfortunate lack of polish, but the fun factor of running around a raunchy cartoon fantasy world as a butt-kicking angry rabbit makes up for its (easily fixable)...

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks Johnny! And right?? Time flies!

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Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social · 18d

I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with my cancer battle gofund.me/6850175a3

Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman

I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 14d

Got lots of pieces cooking up currently, so stay tuned for a packed October of new stuff from me! 😁

daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 14d

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Yesterday marks the 1 year anniversary of my very first published game review! Even after a year, it still feels surreal that I get to write about adventure games and work with such an incredible community of individuals over at @aghotspot.bsky.social.

Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review | Adventure Game Hotspot

Emio – The Smiling Man is a haunting tale that marks a welcome return of the Famicom Detective Club series...

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 20d

Holy crap THIS MONTH!!?

daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · 27d

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Oh. Oh no.

I want to hope that this is very early development footage, but I have a feeling this is further along than it looks.

Panzer Dragoon Zwei on modern consoles? *monkeys paw curls*

Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake || Tokyo Game Show 2025 Demo Gameplay

YouTube video by ForeverEntertainment

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ANTONBLAST💥 @summitsphere.com · Sep 12

Proud to announce today that you will be able to play in VB mode in the next major ANTONBLAST update. (Yes, we’re serious.)

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Team C.U.T.S. 🔜 Rewind 1-Year Anniversary @thefirstfear.bsky.social · Sep 13

CLOCK TOWER...
on Game Boy Advance?!
Half-homebrew, half-port,
From @bobschneeder45.bsky.social & @blamerobots.bsky.social
Team C.U.T.S. bring you:
Clock Tower - Advance -
Download NOW
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*Fan-made, non-profit. Not official software.*
#クロックタワー #clocktower #horror #homebrew

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today I completed my Neverhood/Klaymen collection, with the Skullmonkeys guide arriving in the mail! Been a fun journey tracking all of these down, and without a dime going to Doug Tennapel (because he is a genuinely terrible human being). Hope we see more claymation in games in the future!

daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Sep 9

It’s so good!! I got to meet one of the devs last week at the Seattle Indie Expo - they were super excited to hear about AGH giving it an official review when I told them!

daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Sep 9

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I really hope this is more of the quality level of Panzer Dragoon Remake and less so their work on House of the Dead - the screenshots look promising so far!

Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC; first details and screenshots

Panzer Dragoon II Zwei: Remake will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG for $24.99 when it launches, publisher Forever Entertainme…

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Poco was an absolute treat to experience and one of the best free games I have ever played. Come check out my full review for @aghotspot.bsky.social to see why!

Poco review | Adventure Game Hotspot

One of the best free games you’re ever likely to play, Poco is a short but beautiful adventure that will pull you in with its undeniable charm while keeping you guessing with its surprisingly deep mys...

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Space Quest Historian @spacequesthistorian.com · Aug 21

My band Error 47 is putting on a live gig in Portland in October in memory of our friend Roberta Vaughan. We need your help to get across the finish line so please take a moment to look at our crowdfunding effort and PLEASE SHARE. ❤️🤘

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Aug 20

Eternal Darkness is one of my favorites - would be amazing to see it released to a wider modern audience! Outlaws was high on my list before the surprise announcement yesterday - other than that, I’d personally love to see Wolfenstein 3D in the KEX Engine with all of the Apogee expansions.

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · Aug 19

As you just saw at #Gamescom, Ron Gilbert's next game has been officially announced! #indiegames #gaming

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Death By Scrolling Announcement

Ron Gilbert's often incoherent and bitter ramblings about the Game Industry

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Aug 19

Love Outlaws!! Super happy to see it getting the Nightdive treatment!

Nightdive Studios @nightdivestudios.bsky.social · Aug 19

Saddle up for a vengeful ride through the Wild West in Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster — coming to all platforms later this year! 🤠

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Nullpoint Protocol @everbloomgames.com · Aug 6

Announcing our first indie game: NULLPOINT PROTOCOL!!

💥 The feeling of high-level MMO raids, without the grind!
⚔️ Fight world-ending monsters in high-intensity boss fights!
👥 1-4 player co-op action roguelite

Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3520420/...

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daml the squidtopus @damlthesquidtopus.bsky.social · Jul 25

So many runners up and honorable mentions as well: The Drifter, Expedition 33, Cabernet, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, Elroy and the Aliens, Promise Mascot Agency… Crazy to think we still have another half of the year to go!