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Rachel Watts

@rachelwatts.bsky.social

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Freelance games journo @ Edge, GamesRadar, Lost in Cult, Eurogamer, Epic Games etc • ex-Rock Paper Shotgun, PLAY Magazine, PC Gamer • editor @thinkygames.com • co-host @indieventurepodcast.co.uk • she/her/ace💜 📧[email protected]

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · 10d

Dayten!! This is so kind thank you 😭 And right back at you! Thinky wouldn't feel right without your amazing words on the front page💖

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Failbetter Games - Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 17d

We're making Mandrake, a rural life sim set in a beguiling new world inspired by British history and folklore.

Now we're not in the Fallen London universe (Sunless Sea, Sunless Skies), we had the opportunity to add sunshine! And trees! 😮 🧵

#wishlistwednesday

An illustration from Mandrake. A ruined red brick archway in a lush green open space, with a river, brick bridge, simple wooden fence and dirt path.

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The RISE of the Golden Idol @goldenidol.bsky.social · 19d

The Curse of the Last Reaper, our new swashbuckling adventure and fourth DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, is out tomorrow - September 23!

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · 22d

I missed this anniversary! I joined Thinky as website editor last year and am so proud of how far the site has come✨️😭

Thinky Games @thinkygames.com · 27d

The Thinky Games website turns 3 today! 🎉
thinkygames.com/

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Veselekov @veselekov.bsky.social · 23d

Trailer for our new #inidegame called Penguin Colony! We are collaborating with Lenval Brown (Disco Elysium, Ultrakill) to bring this unique re-imagining to life

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

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · 23d

Big news, fellow wizards 🧙

@jakefriend.bsky.social's Scrabdackle has charmed its way into the Six One Indie Showcase with a brand new trailer 📽️

Check out the magic and help spread the word, the adventure into the world of Scrabdackle is just beginning 🗺️
🪄 bit.ly/Scrabdackle

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · 23d

New Indieventure episode! ✨️🧹🔮

Indieventure: A Podcast About Indie Games @indieventurepodcast.co.uk · 23d

🧹 NEW EPISODE 🧙‍♀️

This week, we're being all witchy. Join us for indie game themed horoscopes and tarot readings!

Listen via the link or wherever you get podcasts.

indieventurepodcast.co.uk/podcast/epis...

Episode 46: Witch Girl Autumn - Indieventure

Autumn is here, and the gang celebrate with a witchy-themed ramble.

indieventurepodcast.co.uk

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · 23d

Loved Henry Halfhead✨️ Causing chaos and making everywhere you go an absolute MESS is so much fun

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Henry Halfhead - OUT NOW! @lululu.games · 25d

👁️Henry Halfhead👁️
OUT NOW
👃

🍎 Play as 250+ everyday objects
💌 Experience a wholesome life story
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Join a friend in the local co-op mode!

Get it on Steam, EGS, PS5 and Switch!

Tell your friends, family and help us share this post!

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Sep 11

I love my lil gay rat and her giant ass

Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Sep 11

Cosy puzzle games for Autumn SECURED

The Steam thumbnail for puzzle game Whisper of the House

The Steam thumbnail for puzzle game Little Problems

The Steam thumbnail for puzzle game Squeakross Home Squeak Home

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Sep 11

In Stars and Time is incredible!! ✨️

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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · Sep 11

It’s time to officially announce our No Small Games Fall 2025 season lineup!! The first episode comes out one week from today! 🤩

We’re thrilled and honored to welcome this season’s special guests @rachelwatts.bsky.social and @finruin.bsky.social to the show!

No Small Games fall season lineup graphic, displaying the dates, games and guests for the upcoming season of the podcast. The episodes are:
September 18 - Many Nights a Whisper (Patreon Choice Game)
October 02 - Sorry We're Closed
October 16 - Fear the Spotlight
October 30 - In Stars and Time feat. Rachel Watts, Thinky Games & Indieventure Podcast
November 13 - Blue Prince feat. Jill Grodt, The Indie Informer & The Indie Council Podcast

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Sep 11

We're gonna have such a girly gab I can feel it 💖

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Sep 11

Let's goooo!! Thanks for the invite✨️✨️

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Fellow Traveller @fellowtraveller.games · Sep 10

We've teamed up with @saltstonestudios.bsky.social to announce The Hearth & Harbour, set in the world of The Pale Beyond 🎉

Lead a rundown restaurant in this narrative adventure, using food to create bonds that will impact your customers, and the city at large 🤝

🍽️ bit.ly/HearthHarbou...

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Nathalie Lawhead @alienmelon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Play for Peace - Games for Palestine 2025 Charity Bundle is here!
itch.io/b/2979/play-...
for just $8 you get 382 amazing games, from cozy narrative sims, to meditative adventures, to action games, visual novel tools, experimental sims, an RPG about being a cow, to tabletop experiences…

the play for peace artwork showing a palestine flag as a puzzle, hands placing pieces on the board, and the title of the charity imposed over it.

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Sep 4

I have words in this! My interview with Color Gray Games about the development of The Case of the Golden Idol is in this volume✨️

Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · Sep 4

The rumours are true: [Lock-on] Vol. 006 is shipping! 🚚💨

We are immensely grateful for your patience as we put together our biggest ever journal.

From its original estimate of 400 pages, 006 is now 558 pages, housing over 60 articles exploring Final Fantasy, Zelda, and MUCH more.

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Aug 26

Just finished chapter 2 of The Drifter and WHY DID I NOT PLAY THIS SOONER

Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Aug 26

NORCOOOOO WHOOO

Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Aug 26

Oh I NEED to watch this

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Rachel Watts @rachelwatts.bsky.social · Aug 26

NORCO AND ARCO what a ✨️DUO✨️

Lost In Cult @lostincult.co.uk · Aug 26

We're proud to announce our next EDITIONS physical releases... 🥁

Arco for the Switch 🤠

NORCO for the PS5 🖱️

Final updates on disc/cart + our usual design and preservation focus.

Limited to 1,500 / 3,000 units. Pre-order yours: www.lostincult.co.uk/editions

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sukeban games @sukeban.moe · Aug 7

And if youuuuuu can believe it, #45pb 's development is going very well. Here's some screenshots and a reminder to wishlist the game on Steam👇

store.steampowered.com/app/3014650/...

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Okomotive @okomotive.ch · Aug 21

Herdling is OUT NOW! We’re stoked to finally invite you on this journey 🐐🦬🐏⛰️
Get the game now on Steam, Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S or Game Pass, links below!

We’ll give away 5 Steam keys among everyone who reposts this 🎉🎉🎉

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Ludipe @ludipe.bsky.social · Aug 19

I wrote an Intro to Puzzle Design article🧩

This covers the usual points I discuss with people who are working on their first puzzle game. Given how some concepts can be quite abstract, I think a written piece allows everyone to digest it at their own pace.
www.ludipe.com/2025/08/18/i...

Intro to Puzzle Design – Ludipe

www.ludipe.com

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