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Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Not sure if it's the jetlag from moving to Tokyo, but I think I'm watching a trailer that is basically 'Dynasty Warriors, but you're a chicken?' Either way, I'm sold!

February 12, 2026 at 10:34 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Mewgenics is out now! And my gameplay walkthrough continues on the @postmode.bsky.social YT channel:

youtu.be/zYpgk4Bbp2k

February 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM

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Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Another easy Indie GOTY contender has landed. We are eating good this year, folks... and it's only Feb!

(For @postmode.bsky.social, Here's my review of the cerebral & brilliantly soundtracked cat tactics adventure, Mewgenics!)

@edmundm.bsky.social @tylerglaiel.com

postmode.org/mewgenics-re...

Mewgenics Review (PC): A morbid masterclass worth the 13-year wait

Our Mewgenics review breaks down the chaotic structure of this sensational & grotesque turn-based tactics game and whether Edmund McMillen's long-awaited roguelike project lives up to the hype.

postmode.org

February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Another easy Indie GOTY contender has landed. We are eating good this year, folks... and it's only Feb!

(For @postmode.bsky.social, Here's my review of the cerebral & brilliantly soundtracked cat tactics adventure, Mewgenics!)

@edmundm.bsky.social @tylerglaiel.com

postmode.org/mewgenics-re...

Mewgenics Review (PC): A morbid masterclass worth the 13-year wait

Our Mewgenics review breaks down the chaotic structure of this sensational & grotesque turn-based tactics game and whether Edmund McMillen's long-awaited roguelike project lives up to the hype.

postmode.org

February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM

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Sarah Thwaites

@sarahathwaites.bsky.social

My final review of Arknights: Endfield is live on @ign.com!

www.ign.com/articles/ark...

Arknights: Endfield Review - IGN

A sci-fi gacha game with a factory automation twist.

www.ign.com

February 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

me in april

February 1, 2026 at 12:17 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

One of the worst website experiences ever, but I finally managed to get some tickets to Pokepark Kanto!

February 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM

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Sarah Thwaites

@sarahathwaites.bsky.social

For @techradar.com I spoke to the lovely @emericthoa.bsky.social about the making of Cairn! 🏔️

Cc @thegamebakers.com

www.techradar.com/gaming/cairn...

‘In the game, we designed what we call mountain intimidation. It's a system where you can hear the rock depending on where you are looking at it from.’ says Cairn’s creative director of the game’s des...

We chatted with The Game Bakers' Creative Director, Emeric Thoa, about scaling the indie game mountain and what the studio hopes players find at the summit.

www.techradar.com

January 30, 2026 at 6:35 PM

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lex luddy (ichiban appreciator)

@lexluddy.xyz

Cairn is a staggeringly beautiful game that is more than willing to interrogate what drives a person to want to break and redefine the bounds of reality.

www.gamerguides.com/cairn/review...

January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

I reviewed Cairn by @thegamebakers.com for @postmode.bsky.social!

We've got another 'GOTY Contender in January' scenario — so please don't forget about this one come Q4!

postmode.org/cairn-review...

Cairn Review (PS5): A poignant treatise on playable persistence | Postmode

Cairn Review: A meticulous Free Solo simulator that masterfully evokes the Icarian myth. An archaeological ascent of survival, mindfulness, and risk.

postmode.org

January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

After six trips back and forth to Aus 🇦🇺 in the past four years, I’ve learned how to make the most of long-haul Economy travel. Here’s a @postmode.bsky.social longread on how to stay comfy, sane, and even tackle your backlog when you’re trapped in a metal box in the sky.
postmode.org/a-gamers-gui...

A Gamer’s Guide to Surviving Long-Haul Flights | Postmode

Discover the best tech, comfort gear, and games to survive long-haul flights to Japan, Australia and beyond.

postmode.org

January 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

I have added the excellent-looking @jank.cool to the bsky independent games media starter pack!

(also @mothership.blog & @totalplaytime.com & @skyboxcritics.com )

Am I missing anyone? There have been a ton of launches lately, so I've probably missed a bunch - lmk below if so!!

go.bsky.app/HbzgMEX

January 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM

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Brendy_C

@brendyc.bsky.social

We're launching a website.

Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.

jank.cool

If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.

January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Sarah Thwaites

@sarahathwaites.bsky.social

I'm reviewing Arknights: Endfield for @ign.com! My full review is coming soon, but you can check out my thoughts so far here :)

www.ign.com/articles/ark...

Arknights: Endfield Review So Far - IGN

A sci-fi gacha game with a factory automation twist.

www.ign.com

January 21, 2026 at 10:33 AM

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Mikhail Klimentov

@leadergrev.bsky.social

NEW: I interviewed Joseph Cross, @marathonthegame.bungie.net's former franchise art director.

We chatted about the game's striking visual style, his departure from Bungie, and the risks around spending years toiling in secrecy on a high-stakes tentpole release.

🐛
www.readergrev.com/p/exit-inter...

Exit Interview: Joseph Cross

Marathon's former franchise art director talks leaving Bungie and devising a visual style that might have felt "a little bit nerve-racking to fund"

www.readergrev.com

January 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Little Sunday read for you all on the old @postmode.bsky.social newsletter!

postmode.substack.com/p/jeremy-bla...

Jeremy Blaustein on localizing the Silent Hill games and writing Mary’s Letter

“I’m there now, in our special place, waiting for you.”

postmode.substack.com

January 18, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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Henry Stockdale

@henrystockdale.com

Extremely proud of what me, Lex, Scott and Jason all achieved with the site. I'd already announced I was leaving, needed more time to plan the next steps, and I'm glad Rewinder is being paused rather than ending. We've opened up the Discord too (link in article) if anyone wants to join us

Rewinder @rewinder.co.uk · Jan 5

A change is as good as rest.

It Ain't Goodbye

A change is as good as rest.

www.rewinder.co.uk

January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM

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Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Click the link to find out the inaugural recipients of my Objectively Correct and Totally Uncontroversial Awards!

I'm particularly proud of The Olden GOTY (Game of the Yesteryear). Turns out that when you run your own independent games media outlet, you can do whatever the hell you want. 🤷

Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Dec 31

After all, why not? Why shouldn't Postmode have its own end-of-year award ceremony?

The 2025 Postmode GOTYs are here! 🏆

Find out who has won the first-ever 'We're So Back' Award, The OnGOTY, The MultiGOTY, The MechaniGOTY, the Sonic GOTY, and so much more!

postmode.org/the-postmode...

December 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Click the link to find out the inaugural recipients of my Objectively Correct and Totally Uncontroversial Awards!

I'm particularly proud of The Olden GOTY (Game of the Yesteryear). Turns out that when you run your own independent games media outlet, you can do whatever the hell you want. 🤷

Postmode @postmode.bsky.social · Dec 31

After all, why not? Why shouldn't Postmode have its own end-of-year award ceremony?

The 2025 Postmode GOTYs are here! 🏆

Find out who has won the first-ever 'We're So Back' Award, The OnGOTY, The MultiGOTY, The MechaniGOTY, the Sonic GOTY, and so much more!

postmode.org/the-postmode...

December 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM

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Sarah Thwaites

@sarahathwaites.bsky.social

I contributed to @theguardian.com’s video games you might have missed with bits on Blippo+ and Stray Chrildren!

Cc @oniongames.bsky.social @blippo.plus

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...

The video games you may have missed in 2025

Date a vending machine, watch intergalactic television and make the most out of your short existence as a fly. Here are the best games you weren’t playing this year

www.theguardian.com

December 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Jordan Oloman

@oloman.bsky.social

Someone posted a Riven (1997) development team? denim jacket that they found in a Goodwill for $10 on Reddit and I’m just putting it out there to try and manifest this energy so something similar happens to me.

And if anyone I know has one of these, for some reason, I will pay handsomely for it…