AlanWithTea || The Indie Ocean
@alanwithtea.bsky.social
Infrequent YouTuber, fairly prolific poster, siaradwr gwael o Gymraeg. Likes indie games, board games, trad roguelikes, medieval history.
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An introduction for new folk, I guess
I play indie games, traditional roguelikes (DCSS, Angband, etc), board games, card games, tabletop RPGs
I have degrees in medieval history
I wrote unnecessarily verbose flavour text for a jam game once
Capitalism gives me the ick
I play indie games, traditional roguelikes (DCSS, Angband, etc), board games, card games, tabletop RPGs
I have degrees in medieval history
I wrote unnecessarily verbose flavour text for a jam game once
Capitalism gives me the ick
Started rewatching Mr Robot
December 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Started rewatching Mr Robot
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Next finish: Path of the Abyss
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Next finish: Path of the Abyss
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
A 'blobber' with a clever combat system that forces you to make agonising decisions. It has a steep learning curve thanks to poorly explained mechanics (there are some aspects I still don't understand) but it's worth persisting with.
This #RandomGameSaturday gives us Mario Kart DS
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
December 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This #RandomGameSaturday gives us Mario Kart DS
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
I bought this in San Francisco in 2008 and played it the entire time that I was stranded at the airport in Chicago on the way back
It's funny that I'm "a top 2% global fan" when I know literally two songs by them
December 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's funny that I'm "a top 2% global fan" when I know literally two songs by them
Who has favourites from 1995?
As we approach the time for year-end lists of top games, I thought it'd be fun to pick some top games from 30 years ago - 1995
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Who has favourites from 1995?
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Let's do one for 20 years ago too - 2005
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Let's do one for 20 years ago too - 2005
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
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As we approach the time for year-end lists of top games, I thought it'd be fun to pick some top games from 30 years ago - 1995
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
As we approach the time for year-end lists of top games, I thought it'd be fun to pick some top games from 30 years ago - 1995
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Let's do one for 20 years ago too - 2005
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Let's do one for 20 years ago too - 2005
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
1) Jade Empire
2) True Crime: New York City
3) Gun
As we approach the time for year-end lists of top games, I thought it'd be fun to pick some top games from 30 years ago - 1995
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
As we approach the time for year-end lists of top games, I thought it'd be fun to pick some top games from 30 years ago - 1995
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
Based on the Wikipedia entry, which is probably non-comprehensive, these would be my retrospective top 3 from 1995:
1) Terranigma
2) Dark Forces
3) Worms
In other news, I'm not much of a racing game person but I've been reasonably enjoying Xenon Racer
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In other news, I'm not much of a racing game person but I've been reasonably enjoying Xenon Racer
I think I'm close to the end of Path of the Abyss. Hopefully I can wrap it up tonight
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I think I'm close to the end of Path of the Abyss. Hopefully I can wrap it up tonight
Gilbert articulated something I've felt but not been able to pin down:
"it’s like they just have formulas that they apply to games to try to figure out how much money they could make ... in the end you end up giving a whole lot of games that look exactly the same as last year’s games"
"it’s like they just have formulas that they apply to games to try to figure out how much money they could make ... in the end you end up giving a whole lot of games that look exactly the same as last year’s games"
A tough read when even a vet of the games industry can’t get funding.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/...
arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/...
After 40 years of adventure games, Ron Gilbert pivots to outrunning Death
Interview: Storied designer talks lost RPG, a 3D Monkey Island, “Eat the Rich” philosophy.
arstechnica.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Gilbert articulated something I've felt but not been able to pin down:
"it’s like they just have formulas that they apply to games to try to figure out how much money they could make ... in the end you end up giving a whole lot of games that look exactly the same as last year’s games"
"it’s like they just have formulas that they apply to games to try to figure out how much money they could make ... in the end you end up giving a whole lot of games that look exactly the same as last year’s games"
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Depressing realities aside… This is a fantastic interview with one of the smartest designers in gaming - and so brilliantly put together by the writer that it’s a pleasurable, seamless read.
A tough read when even a vet of the games industry can’t get funding.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/...
arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/...
After 40 years of adventure games, Ron Gilbert pivots to outrunning Death
Interview: Storied designer talks lost RPG, a 3D Monkey Island, “Eat the Rich” philosophy.
arstechnica.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Depressing realities aside… This is a fantastic interview with one of the smartest designers in gaming - and so brilliantly put together by the writer that it’s a pleasurable, seamless read.
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Just putting this up for easy wishlisting :)
store.steampowered.com/app/3671880/BAROQUE_SHOOTING_REVERSED/
store.steampowered.com/app/3671880/BAROQUE_SHOOTING_REVERSED/
BAROQUE SHOOTING: REVERSED on Steam
The dark-fantasy RPG “BAROQUE” spin-off, “BAROQUE SHOOTING”, returns with new features. Take on the Neuro Tower, made up of unique stages and enemies, and tune your unit with collected items in this s...
store.steampowered.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Just putting this up for easy wishlisting :)
store.steampowered.com/app/3671880/BAROQUE_SHOOTING_REVERSED/
store.steampowered.com/app/3671880/BAROQUE_SHOOTING_REVERSED/
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Recap time with Twitch
www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
www.twitch.tv/lunamothwings
www.twitch.tv/jessehhkidd
www.twitch.tv/interjace
www.twitch.tv/rat707
www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
www.twitch.tv/lunamothwings
www.twitch.tv/jessehhkidd
www.twitch.tv/interjace
www.twitch.tv/rat707
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Recap time with Twitch
www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
www.twitch.tv/lunamothwings
www.twitch.tv/jessehhkidd
www.twitch.tv/interjace
www.twitch.tv/rat707
www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
www.twitch.tv/lunamothwings
www.twitch.tv/jessehhkidd
www.twitch.tv/interjace
www.twitch.tv/rat707
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Let's have a quick skirc
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
December 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Let's have a quick skirc
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
Some surprises. My inner used to be pretty static, but it's all over the place now
Roadwarden. I don't like survival mechanics or time limits, and yet I love RW
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Roadwarden. I don't like survival mechanics or time limits, and yet I love RW
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
I think it's because the restrictions are so tight that you can't possibly do everything, which counterintuitively frees you to just roam around and experiment
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Let us never forget the classic supermarket own brand ice cream that was described on the tub as featuring "chocolate-flavoured cookie pieces and cookie-flavoured chocolate sauce"
December 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Let us never forget the classic supermarket own brand ice cream that was described on the tub as featuring "chocolate-flavoured cookie pieces and cookie-flavoured chocolate sauce"
Let us never forget the classic supermarket own brand ice cream that was described on the tub as featuring "chocolate-flavoured cookie pieces and cookie-flavoured chocolate sauce"
December 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Let us never forget the classic supermarket own brand ice cream that was described on the tub as featuring "chocolate-flavoured cookie pieces and cookie-flavoured chocolate sauce"
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This is happening tonight in around 7 hours from now! Maybe see you there!
Join me this weekend for my 3rd annual charity stream in support of the Northern Cancer Fund! Giveaways are provided by these awesome folks: @juliaminamata.bsky.social @agentannk.bsky.social @retrobitgaming.bsky.social @figgyzofficial.bsky.social @brokestudio.bsky.social @retroware.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is happening tonight in around 7 hours from now! Maybe see you there!
For #RandomGameSaturday I drew Final Fantasy Anthology on the PS1
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For #RandomGameSaturday I drew Final Fantasy Anthology on the PS1
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
I think I dabbled a bit but never really sat down with it properly
Charity fundraising stream by a great streamer, supporting access to medical care in more isolated areas of Canada
Join me this weekend for my 3rd annual charity stream in support of the Northern Cancer Fund! Giveaways are provided by these awesome folks: @juliaminamata.bsky.social @agentannk.bsky.social @retrobitgaming.bsky.social @figgyzofficial.bsky.social @brokestudio.bsky.social @retroware.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Charity fundraising stream by a great streamer, supporting access to medical care in more isolated areas of Canada
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Join me this weekend for my 3rd annual charity stream in support of the Northern Cancer Fund! Giveaways are provided by these awesome folks: @juliaminamata.bsky.social @agentannk.bsky.social @retrobitgaming.bsky.social @figgyzofficial.bsky.social @brokestudio.bsky.social @retroware.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Join me this weekend for my 3rd annual charity stream in support of the Northern Cancer Fund! Giveaways are provided by these awesome folks: @juliaminamata.bsky.social @agentannk.bsky.social @retrobitgaming.bsky.social @figgyzofficial.bsky.social @brokestudio.bsky.social @retroware.bsky.social