fern 🌻
@fernfolk.bsky.social
🌈 They/them
✍️ Deputy editor/many hats at videogamesaregood.bsky.social, loves narrative games, farming sims, VNs, co-op survival horror
📚🌶️ Romance reader
🐾 Dog dad
💓 #StillMasking
✍️ Deputy editor/many hats at videogamesaregood.bsky.social, loves narrative games, farming sims, VNs, co-op survival horror
📚🌶️ Romance reader
🐾 Dog dad
💓 #StillMasking
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We are so honored and excited to announce the winner of VGG's 2025 Game of the Year award...
CONSUME ME!
Congratulations to @qdork.bsky.social, @apthomson.bsky.social, @frogfungus.bsky.social, Violet W-P, and @codatrigger.bsky.social for making such a special piece of art.
WATCH THE VIDEO!
CONSUME ME!
Congratulations to @qdork.bsky.social, @apthomson.bsky.social, @frogfungus.bsky.social, Violet W-P, and @codatrigger.bsky.social for making such a special piece of art.
WATCH THE VIDEO!
Video Games are Good: 2025 Game of the Year Winner
YouTube video by Naetoid
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
We are so honored and excited to announce the winner of VGG's 2025 Game of the Year award...
CONSUME ME!
Congratulations to @qdork.bsky.social, @apthomson.bsky.social, @frogfungus.bsky.social, Violet W-P, and @codatrigger.bsky.social for making such a special piece of art.
WATCH THE VIDEO!
CONSUME ME!
Congratulations to @qdork.bsky.social, @apthomson.bsky.social, @frogfungus.bsky.social, Violet W-P, and @codatrigger.bsky.social for making such a special piece of art.
WATCH THE VIDEO!
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It's time for our end-of-year stream! 🎄 twitch.tv/Naetoid 🎄
We're announcing our Game of the Year winner and VGG community-picked GOTY, and unwinding with some cozy holiday decorating in Light Up the Town. Then, we'll be taking a break from streaming until 2026!
We're announcing our Game of the Year winner and VGG community-picked GOTY, and unwinding with some cozy holiday decorating in Light Up the Town. Then, we'll be taking a break from streaming until 2026!
December 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It's time for our end-of-year stream! 🎄 twitch.tv/Naetoid 🎄
We're announcing our Game of the Year winner and VGG community-picked GOTY, and unwinding with some cozy holiday decorating in Light Up the Town. Then, we'll be taking a break from streaming until 2026!
We're announcing our Game of the Year winner and VGG community-picked GOTY, and unwinding with some cozy holiday decorating in Light Up the Town. Then, we'll be taking a break from streaming until 2026!
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"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
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We're excited! We've got a live watch party going in the VGG Discord. ❤️🔥
The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie.
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom.
🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET
🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
December 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
We're excited! We've got a live watch party going in the VGG Discord. ❤️🔥
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"but what if they can't draw" here's hideo kojima making level blockouts for metal gear solid 1 and 2 with LEGO
I am begging AI bros to use their brains for two seconds
I am begging AI bros to use their brains for two seconds
December 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"but what if they can't draw" here's hideo kojima making level blockouts for metal gear solid 1 and 2 with LEGO
I am begging AI bros to use their brains for two seconds
I am begging AI bros to use their brains for two seconds
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"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
December 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out
pick up a pencil and a napkin
pick up a pencil and a napkin
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anyone vibrating with excitement for the @indiegameawards.gg?!
Spirit Swap is a nominee and we're offering our deepest discount so far, 25% off!
As Samar, you'll battle your entire friend group of hotties as you try to figure out the mystery of the spirits✨
and also try to romance the hotties obv
Spirit Swap is a nominee and we're offering our deepest discount so far, 25% off!
As Samar, you'll battle your entire friend group of hotties as you try to figure out the mystery of the spirits✨
and also try to romance the hotties obv
Save 25% on Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To on Steam
Cast spells, be queer, and crash the biggest concert of the year! Spirit Swap is an action-puzzle meets narrative game set in a lush world of witchy demons.
store.steampowered.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
anyone vibrating with excitement for the @indiegameawards.gg?!
Spirit Swap is a nominee and we're offering our deepest discount so far, 25% off!
As Samar, you'll battle your entire friend group of hotties as you try to figure out the mystery of the spirits✨
and also try to romance the hotties obv
Spirit Swap is a nominee and we're offering our deepest discount so far, 25% off!
As Samar, you'll battle your entire friend group of hotties as you try to figure out the mystery of the spirits✨
and also try to romance the hotties obv
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Our final total was $400.00 in donations during stream. We'll be adding another $100 as the cherry on top. That's $250 for Outside In and $250 for Bridge for Youth. Getting needed funds to both city's programs and helping those in need during the winter ahead.
December 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Our final total was $400.00 in donations during stream. We'll be adding another $100 as the cherry on top. That's $250 for Outside In and $250 for Bridge for Youth. Getting needed funds to both city's programs and helping those in need during the winter ahead.
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Holiday gathering reminder 🎁
If your guests test w/rapids twice before the event, 48 hours apart, it’ll catch 63% of Covid cases even if they have no symptoms. Testing 3x improves that to 79%!
This is how we curb the annual January surge that gave me Long Covid—thanks for protecting yr community 🤍
If your guests test w/rapids twice before the event, 48 hours apart, it’ll catch 63% of Covid cases even if they have no symptoms. Testing 3x improves that to 79%!
This is how we curb the annual January surge that gave me Long Covid—thanks for protecting yr community 🤍
Study Examines Performance of Serial COVID Testing - News Center
Testing performance of rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 improved for both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients after testing multiple times in 48-hour intervals, according to findings published in ...
news.feinberg.northwestern.edu
December 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Holiday gathering reminder 🎁
If your guests test w/rapids twice before the event, 48 hours apart, it’ll catch 63% of Covid cases even if they have no symptoms. Testing 3x improves that to 79%!
This is how we curb the annual January surge that gave me Long Covid—thanks for protecting yr community 🤍
If your guests test w/rapids twice before the event, 48 hours apart, it’ll catch 63% of Covid cases even if they have no symptoms. Testing 3x improves that to 79%!
This is how we curb the annual January surge that gave me Long Covid—thanks for protecting yr community 🤍
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the good that you do persists in this world
December 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
the good that you do persists in this world
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Come watch our friends and please give if you're able! Today's charity stream supports Outside In in Portland and Bridge for Youth in Minneapolis! 💜
OVER THE RIVEN AND THROUGH THE WOODS
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
InfinityBreakGaming - Twitch
Over the Riven and Through the Woods || Infinity Break Charity Special
www.twitch.tv
December 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Come watch our friends and please give if you're able! Today's charity stream supports Outside In in Portland and Bridge for Youth in Minneapolis! 💜
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A heartfelt thank you to all who buy from independent artists, hire us, or even share our work or give words of encouragement. Even the most established of artists are feeling a decline in work and sales this year. Your support in all or any way is felt and appreciated amongst us! Thank you!!
December 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A heartfelt thank you to all who buy from independent artists, hire us, or even share our work or give words of encouragement. Even the most established of artists are feeling a decline in work and sales this year. Your support in all or any way is felt and appreciated amongst us! Thank you!!
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Back from break and with a new corny sound alert for donations! Thanks to several of our friends we’ve already hit over a third of our initial goal! We’re shooting for $300 and have plenty of time left to do it!
OVER THE RIVEN AND THROUGH THE WOODS
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
InfinityBreakGaming - Twitch
Over the Riven and Through the Woods || Infinity Break Charity Special
www.twitch.tv
December 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Back from break and with a new corny sound alert for donations! Thanks to several of our friends we’ve already hit over a third of our initial goal! We’re shooting for $300 and have plenty of time left to do it!
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OVER THE RIVEN AND THROUGH THE WOODS
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
InfinityBreakGaming - Twitch
Over the Riven and Through the Woods || Infinity Break Charity Special
www.twitch.tv
December 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
OVER THE RIVEN AND THROUGH THE WOODS
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
It’s time for Infinity Break’s annual charity special! Help us raise money for health and shelter resources for the unhoused in our hometowns
www.twitch.tv/infinitybrea...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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":( the attention economy crisis is killing the video games market" i wonder who did a lot of that damage
In case you were wondering what it’s like to boot a free to play mobile game in 2025
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
":( the attention economy crisis is killing the video games market" i wonder who did a lot of that damage
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pals you gotta quit spotify
December 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
pals you gotta quit spotify
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Good morning! I’m currently at Beaverton High School in OR where a mass student walk out has just started to demand a proactive ICE protocol for their school and district.
Students say that similar walkouts were planned at multiple other high schools, including Aloha, Sunset, Southridge & more.
Students say that similar walkouts were planned at multiple other high schools, including Aloha, Sunset, Southridge & more.
December 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Good morning! I’m currently at Beaverton High School in OR where a mass student walk out has just started to demand a proactive ICE protocol for their school and district.
Students say that similar walkouts were planned at multiple other high schools, including Aloha, Sunset, Southridge & more.
Students say that similar walkouts were planned at multiple other high schools, including Aloha, Sunset, Southridge & more.
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10-hour yule log be damned. 3-hour ILA: A Frosty Glide is our new cozy winter ambience of choice.
New review up on VGG for @magicrainstudios.bsky.social's small, snowy, and glide-y open world.
New review up on VGG for @magicrainstudios.bsky.social's small, snowy, and glide-y open world.
REVIEW: The wintry ILA: A Frosty Glide is a warm hug of a cozy micro open world
ILA: A Frosty Glide has the perfect atmosphere for the chilly season.
www.videogamesgood.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
10-hour yule log be damned. 3-hour ILA: A Frosty Glide is our new cozy winter ambience of choice.
New review up on VGG for @magicrainstudios.bsky.social's small, snowy, and glide-y open world.
New review up on VGG for @magicrainstudios.bsky.social's small, snowy, and glide-y open world.
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Delighted to share that I've just been named a 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough, alongside such luminaries as the director of K-Pop Demon Hunters and the star of Sinners!
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Delighted to share that I've just been named a 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough, alongside such luminaries as the director of K-Pop Demon Hunters and the star of Sinners!
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
www.bafta.org/stories/brea...
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Things slow to a crawl during the back half of December, but we managed to fill up the monthly game release calendar nonetheless! Look forward to a busy first two weeks of December. Check out 30+ games releasing this month in our free Patreon post!
2-week whirlwind of December game releases! 🌬️❄️ | video games are good
Get more from video games are good on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Things slow to a crawl during the back half of December, but we managed to fill up the monthly game release calendar nonetheless! Look forward to a busy first two weeks of December. Check out 30+ games releasing this month in our free Patreon post!
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GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
Consoling myself with this as we continue to put out 1 or perhaps 10 articles/reviews a month lmao. It's giving the people 🫴 authenticity.
Could a bot make art this inconsistently? Huh?
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Consoling myself with this as we continue to put out 1 or perhaps 10 articles/reviews a month lmao. It's giving the people 🫴 authenticity.
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If I was a young person or creator just starting out on the internet today, I’d have no clue how to convince people I was real or that I made my own art myself.
You all only know I’m real because I’ve been around for awhile. I use that same reasoning for other creators I know are real.
You all only know I’m real because I’ve been around for awhile. I use that same reasoning for other creators I know are real.
December 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
If I was a young person or creator just starting out on the internet today, I’d have no clue how to convince people I was real or that I made my own art myself.
You all only know I’m real because I’ve been around for awhile. I use that same reasoning for other creators I know are real.
You all only know I’m real because I’ve been around for awhile. I use that same reasoning for other creators I know are real.