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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12h

It does that to people. Great news! The next generation begins! Hope you're all well.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 1d

Evidently not

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 4d

There's something very special about Dicealot - so we're really pleased to see it score so highly.

Launches Thursday: store.steampowered.com/app/3035330/...

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 6d

Can confirm: is good.

The LEGO Game Boy in all its fully-built glory

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12d

And I didn't know a huge amount about this before the reveal but very happy to be welcoming a new game from Dan.

Looks fantastic - give it a wishlist.

Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 13d

EARTH MUST DIE

Featuring a load of my favourite comedians - too many even to fit on the trailer! Joel Fry! Martha Howe-Douglas! @alexhorne.bsky.social! Tamsin Grieg! @5teviem.bsky.social @mrholness.bsky.social! @misterabk.bsky.social! @rosieisaholt.bsky.social! MORE

Please RETWEET and WISHLIST

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 12d

Really pleased to see this news out there.

Task Time is an enormous amount of fun - looks like the announcement is off to a flyer.

Congrats to Sam and the team at Wired.

Sam Read-Graves @readgraves.com · 13d

NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!

A Family Friendly, Physics-Fueled FPS Party Game! Over half a million task variations and over 500 unlockable cosmetics and emotes with NO Microtransactions! This is your New Favourite Friendslop!

Play the Playtest on Steam Now!

store.steampowered.com/app/2182680

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · 23d

I haven't read this yet but I'm assuming it confirms the fact that those who invert the Y-axis are very cool and everyone else is just weird.

Keith Stuart @keefstuart.bsky.social · 23d

Five years ago I wrote an article asking the question: why do some gamers invert their controls. The piece led to scientific research and now a paper has been published! I spoke to the researchers responsible…

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/s...

Why do some gamers invert their controls? Scientists now have answers, but they’re not what you think

The phenomenal response to an article we published on this question led to detailed cognitive research – and the findings have implications that go way beyond gamers

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Sep 9

"But you shouldn't worry about Silksong"

Andy Robinson @andyrobinson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Atari launched its own Metroidvania on the same day as Silksong, but it’s only hit 12 concurrent players on Steam.

vgc.news/news/atari-l...

Atari launched its own Metroidvania on the same day as Silksong, but it’s only hit 12 concurrent players on Steam | VGC

Adventure of Samsara has received positive reviews from those who’ve played it…

vgc.news

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Sep 7

I am so jealous. Have the best time!

Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Aces news, Neil - congrats!

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 21

Very much so! Though you were moving too swiftly for me to say hello.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 20

You cycled past me earlier!

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 18

Loved the original. Would be v down for this.

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · Aug 18

Outlaws (Lucasarts) remaster likely incoming. Steam listing has been renamed to "Classic, 1997" store.steampowered.com/app/559620/O...

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 14

Another banger from Yogs Games? You bet - Monster Mop Up is now officially out out out, and with a whopping 35% launch discount. We've gone fucking bonkers. Pick it up now before someone tells us off, and enjoy crazy cleaning action alone or with a crew.

store.steampowered.com/app/2451310/...

Save 35% on Monster Mop Up on Steam

Rescue the scared little Ragamuffins from the human world and clean up all evidence of their existence. Mop stains, burn poop, and get rewarded with high tech gear and upgrades. Save enough, and you c...

store.steampowered.com

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 14

A good watch.

SlugGlove @slugglove.bsky.social · Aug 14

you can watch the video HeRe!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=padH...

How I make toon art for my indie game

YouTube video by Slug Glove

www.youtube.com

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 14

Spectrum Next campaign - which I've backed, obvs - looks like it's broken Kickstarter

www.kickstarter.com/projects/spe...

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 12

Honestly, we are too good to you.

Yogscast Games | Wishlist Dicealot! @yogscast.games · Aug 12

Monster Mop Up is out in 2 days!

The ragamuffins are on the loose as we speak, messing up the human world. It's time to get ready to catch them!

#indiegame

On the right is a small, round, orange, fluffy monster sleeping on top of a pile of furniture. Text reads "Monster Mop Up coming in 2 days."

Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 9

Rhelly good news.

SlugGlove @slugglove.bsky.social · Aug 9

Rhell has hit over 5000 wishlists in under a day!!!!

Thank you all so so so much for loving and supoorting Rhell c: As a game that iv been making by myself it feels so cool to have so many people get to enjoy it now c:

#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hard agree. If you've not picked up the brilliant Landlord's Super yet there's really no excuse.

Devon W. @devonwiersma.bsky.social · Aug 8

this is an amazing deal and you should definitely play Landlord's Super

Greg Pryjmachuk @minskworks.bsky.social · Aug 8

Cor, Blimey. 90% off Landlord's Super.

Your quintessential construction simulator.

store.steampowered.com/app/1127840/...

Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 8

95 percent of current Steam reviewers can't be wrong.

A screenshot showing 95 percent of 23 user reviews are positive

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 8

I'm sorry not all of the team was around last night. But noting the contribution of those who couldn't make it, here's an exclusive behind the scenes look at a proper grown up publisher launching a game, a Steam festival, some new demos, and announcing a new signing.

Much of the Yogscast Games team and some of their friends.

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy birthday D&DG!

Purple Moss Collectors @purplemosscollectors.com · Aug 7

The Anniversary Update is live now!

Really proud of this one, @khitonpod.bsky.social, @bailey.yogscast.com, Zypter, and @element27.bsky.social all brought their A game

store.steampowered.com/news/app/240...

Dungeons &amp; Degenerate Gamblers - Anniversary Update - Patch Notes - Steam News

It’s wild to think that it has already been a full year since Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers first released! In that time we’ve been working hard to make the game the very best it can be, and this up...

store.steampowered.com

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 7

Right, The Royal Writ is out now. I think it's truly brilliant - I hope you do too.

store.steampowered.com/app/3333700/...

The Royal Writ on Steam

Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's le...

store.steampowered.com

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 7

A puzzle game? From Yogs Games? You fucking bet. Just announced and flying into Tiny Teams - please meet 'Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled Times' from the phenomenal @slugglove.bsky.social

Limitless solutions to brilliant puzzles - demo going live shortly: store.steampowered.com/app/3247030/...

Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times on Steam

Create unique spells by combining magical runes to solve puzzles your way. Transform objects, manipulate time, and discover the mysteries of a world where everyone has vanished, leaving only 12 people...

store.steampowered.com

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Simon Byron @byronicman.bsky.social · Aug 7

Really enjoyed doing it though - thanks for having me on @dringo.bsky.social

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