Tucker Hazell
@tuckerhazell.bsky.social
Host of Back Log Banter, independent video game researcher and game dev interviewer. | He/him | [email protected] for interview inquiries
We all know that co-op, goofy games are what's dominating the current games space- and some of the most creative and talented teams I know are working on the next fresh games in that area!!
Keep an eye on Goodboy, We Gotta Go, Flock Around and Biggmaxxing from my friends!
More info below!
Keep an eye on Goodboy, We Gotta Go, Flock Around and Biggmaxxing from my friends!
More info below!
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We all know that co-op, goofy games are what's dominating the current games space- and some of the most creative and talented teams I know are working on the next fresh games in that area!!
Keep an eye on Goodboy, We Gotta Go, Flock Around and Biggmaxxing from my friends!
More info below!
Keep an eye on Goodboy, We Gotta Go, Flock Around and Biggmaxxing from my friends!
More info below!
Thought exercise: which games from the 2020s HAVE had "cultural impact"?
Which 5 or so games from this decade continue to be frequently discussed?
Which 5 or so games from this decade continue to be frequently discussed?
It's wild that Bananza is one of the "best reviewed" games of the year. I like the thing, but I feel like it had exactly one week of cultural impact.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Thought exercise: which games from the 2020s HAVE had "cultural impact"?
Which 5 or so games from this decade continue to be frequently discussed?
Which 5 or so games from this decade continue to be frequently discussed?
Reposted by Tucker Hazell
Gemporium is an adorable mining and shop management game made by a team of 5 from my home town of Austin TX- and I got to chat with all of them!
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
The FULL Story Behind the Cozy Mining Hit Gemporium | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Gemporium is an adorable mining and shop management game made by a team of 5 from my home town of Austin TX- and I got to chat with all of them!
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
Gemporium is an adorable mining and shop management game made by a team of 5 from my home town of Austin TX- and I got to chat with all of them!
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
The FULL Story Behind the Cozy Mining Hit Gemporium | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Gemporium is an adorable mining and shop management game made by a team of 5 from my home town of Austin TX- and I got to chat with all of them!
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
Here's the story behind one of this year's coziest games.
@mergeconflictstudio.com
youtu.be/9K9e8UwtVio?...
Really enjoyed the Xbox Partner Showcase today.
The games that stood out most to me were
Total Chaos
Erosion
Armatus
and Vampire Crawlers
The games that stood out most to me were
Total Chaos
Erosion
Armatus
and Vampire Crawlers
November 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Really enjoyed the Xbox Partner Showcase today.
The games that stood out most to me were
Total Chaos
Erosion
Armatus
and Vampire Crawlers
The games that stood out most to me were
Total Chaos
Erosion
Armatus
and Vampire Crawlers
You don’t know ball like I do, I’m sorry.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
You don’t know ball like I do, I’m sorry.
What does INDIE mean?
I’m preparing for a video where I explore the definition of indie games, its divisive nature and how it’s evolved over the years!
Give me your definition of indie- what elements are most important to you to labeling something as indie?
I’m preparing for a video where I explore the definition of indie games, its divisive nature and how it’s evolved over the years!
Give me your definition of indie- what elements are most important to you to labeling something as indie?
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
What does INDIE mean?
I’m preparing for a video where I explore the definition of indie games, its divisive nature and how it’s evolved over the years!
Give me your definition of indie- what elements are most important to you to labeling something as indie?
I’m preparing for a video where I explore the definition of indie games, its divisive nature and how it’s evolved over the years!
Give me your definition of indie- what elements are most important to you to labeling something as indie?
Dev Dive is back after a bit of a break! This week I have the team behind Hyperbeat to talk about their genre defying rhythm game! @bottino.games
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS9w...
#indiegames #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS9w...
#indiegames #gamedev
Hyperbeat Interview with Alice Bottino and Chance Wallin | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Dev Dive is back after a bit of a break! This week I have the team behind Hyperbeat to talk about their genre defying rhythm game! @bottino.games
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS9w...
#indiegames #gamedev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS9w...
#indiegames #gamedev
Shout out to TWELVE Dev Dive alumnus for nominations! @michaelfrei.io @messhof.bsky.social @qdork.bsky.social @alamodegames.bsky.social @writnelson.bsky.social @ivyroadgames.bsky.social @lululu.games @giantsquidstudios.com @braceyourselfgames.com @lushfoil.bsky.social @mergeconflictstudio.com
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, airing on December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @ign.com, @gamespot.com, and @sixoneindie.com's YouTube and Twitch channels.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Shout out to TWELVE Dev Dive alumnus for nominations! @michaelfrei.io @messhof.bsky.social @qdork.bsky.social @alamodegames.bsky.social @writnelson.bsky.social @ivyroadgames.bsky.social @lululu.games @giantsquidstudios.com @braceyourselfgames.com @lushfoil.bsky.social @mergeconflictstudio.com
Steam Machine launches with the Orange Box 2- Half-Life 3, Deadlock and Portal 3.
lock it in
lock it in
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Steam Machine launches with the Orange Box 2- Half-Life 3, Deadlock and Portal 3.
lock it in
lock it in
Reposted by Tucker Hazell
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
We love DS casual software don’t we folks
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
We love DS casual software don’t we folks
Opened my WcDonple and found out its actually a McDouble.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Opened my WcDonple and found out its actually a McDouble.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
Pokémon Legends ZA is so much more interesting than people realize. It’s not only Game Freak’s reflection on their design lineage, but also the morals of the dynamic and iconic world they’ve been building for 30 years.
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
The True Pros and Cons of Pokemon Legends ZA
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Pokémon Legends ZA is so much more interesting than people realize. It’s not only Game Freak’s reflection on their design lineage, but also the morals of the dynamic and iconic world they’ve been building for 30 years.
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
Here’s our full discussion of every aspect of ZA.
youtu.be/Z654R7FFlVA?...
Pokémon series ranking update for the first time in three whole years
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Pokémon series ranking update for the first time in three whole years
VOTE HERE FOR GAME OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2025!! Share the link with friends so we can get a bigger sample size!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
VOTE HERE FOR GAME OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2025!! Share the link with friends so we can get a bigger sample size!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Anyone headed to TGA in December?
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Anyone headed to TGA in December?
Reposted by Tucker Hazell
October is almost over and I 3D learned my way into making a game (though It's actually 50% billboarded 2D sprites)
Flock Around on Steam
Flock Around is a multiplayer bird watching game. Explore a nature sanctuary with friends, snap pictures of birds, and fill out the guide book!
store.steampowered.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
October is almost over and I 3D learned my way into making a game (though It's actually 50% billboarded 2D sprites)
Reposted by Tucker Hazell
New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
The 10 Year Origin Story of Midnight Murder Club | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
The 10 Year Origin Story of Midnight Murder Club | Dev Dive
YouTube video by Back Log Banter
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
New Dev Dive: this is the FULL detailed history behind Midnight Murder Club, the horror party shooter that PlayStation published this year. My guest Eric Feuerstein is full of tidbits and humor!
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
You'll really love this one.
@velanstudios.bsky.social
youtu.be/Ym_MkGt52R4
#gamedev
10 games to get to know me
October 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
10 games to get to know me
Welcome home Katamari
October 25, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Welcome home Katamari
Halo looks fine, I’m gonna like it more than Halo CE which I don’t like
October 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Halo looks fine, I’m gonna like it more than Halo CE which I don’t like
