Mellow_Online1
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
Independent video games journalist | Owner and founder of Sentinels of the Store | Moderator at Dead MP Games Resurrection
To those which celebrate, a very merry Christmas! Hope you all enjoy the holidays! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
To those which celebrate, a very merry Christmas! Hope you all enjoy the holidays! 🎄
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
Horses, AI, Anime Girls, and How They All Got Delisted From Steam
We’ve had a particularly interesting couple weeks of delisted releases on Steam - especially given that a significant number of them have been high-profile releases. While it's not uncommon to see gam...
steamcommunity.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social article!
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
'HORSES' and taboo horror, 'Postal'-adjacent AI backlash, and a gacha game quietly vanishing after wishlist incentives - Caff digs into three very different delistings.
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
#Steam #IndieDev #AIArt #GameIndustry
I'm attending a webinar hosted by @aldenkroll.bsky.social and Ria Hu discussing the upcoming @steampowered.com NextFest.
What questions do you want me to put forward?
What questions do you want me to put forward?
December 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I'm attending a webinar hosted by @aldenkroll.bsky.social and Ria Hu discussing the upcoming @steampowered.com NextFest.
What questions do you want me to put forward?
What questions do you want me to put forward?
Hold Your Horses - @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep.10)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
Hold Your Horses | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.10)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
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December 16, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Hold Your Horses - @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep.10)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP9v...
This week, we dive into Horses being banned across storefronts, Postal: Bullet Paradise & the AI backlash & Tim Sweeney vs Steam's AI disclosure labels.
Where does moderation end and censorship begin?
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast Episode!
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
Spam, Ram & Scams | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.9)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
New @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast Episode!
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
While I was away, @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social, Ratchet, and Caff took over hosting duties and delivered a banger of an episode!
Steam Game Spam, Bundle Sites and RAM shortages, all this and more in the latest episode!
youtu.be/dCH3v7sbFVI
WE REACHED OUR GOAL FOR @safeinourworld.org ON @tiltify.com!
Thanks to all the streamers, viewers and donors for making this possible!
Donations are still open for at least another 24 hours for those who wish to contribute!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Thanks to all the streamers, viewers and donors for making this possible!
Donations are still open for at least another 24 hours for those who wish to contribute!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Tiltify - Made for Fundraisers
We give you the tools to engage with your donors and raise more for your charity
tiltify.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
WE REACHED OUR GOAL FOR @safeinourworld.org ON @tiltify.com!
Thanks to all the streamers, viewers and donors for making this possible!
Donations are still open for at least another 24 hours for those who wish to contribute!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Thanks to all the streamers, viewers and donors for making this possible!
Donations are still open for at least another 24 hours for those who wish to contribute!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
www.youtube.com/live/jHz1-nc...
Streaming Dr.Jekyll & Mr.Hyde until we hit our goal
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Streaming Dr.Jekyll & Mr.Hyde until we hit our goal
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Final Push Charity Stream! Can We Hit the Goal? | Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (NES Torture Run)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
www.youtube.com/live/jHz1-nc...
Streaming Dr.Jekyll & Mr.Hyde until we hit our goal
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Streaming Dr.Jekyll & Mr.Hyde until we hit our goal
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
You're Not Human! | No, I'm Not a Human | Charity Livestream
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Today, @dljadow.bsky.social is back streaming for our charity drive, playing Left 4 Dead 2!
Check out our @tiltify.com campaign for @safeinourworld.org and please donate/share!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUni...
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Check out our @tiltify.com campaign for @safeinourworld.org and please donate/share!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUni...
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Task Force KMN Left 4 Dead Charity Livestream
YouTube video by DLJadow
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Today, @dljadow.bsky.social is back streaming for our charity drive, playing Left 4 Dead 2!
Check out our @tiltify.com campaign for @safeinourworld.org and please donate/share!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUni...
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Check out our @tiltify.com campaign for @safeinourworld.org and please donate/share!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUni...
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Next, Dragnix is streaming 'Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem' for our @safeinourworld.org fundraiser as part of @steamsentinels.bsky.social charity drive on @tiltify.com
Check Dragnix out below and also consider donating! We're over halfway!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRT...
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Check Dragnix out below and also consider donating! We're over halfway!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRT...
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Charity Stream: Safe in Our World: Eternal Darkness Sanity's Requiem
YouTube video by Dragnix
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Next, Dragnix is streaming 'Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem' for our @safeinourworld.org fundraiser as part of @steamsentinels.bsky.social charity drive on @tiltify.com
Check Dragnix out below and also consider donating! We're over halfway!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRT...
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Check Dragnix out below and also consider donating! We're over halfway!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRT...
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Our @steamsentinels.bsky.social charity drive for @safeinourworld.org continues with Twitch streamer @dadflaps.bsky.social going live now!
Go and check him out and also consider donating to our @tiltify.com
page!
www.twitch.tv/dadflaps
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Go and check him out and also consider donating to our @tiltify.com
page!
www.twitch.tv/dadflaps
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Dadflaps - Twitch
SAFE IN OUR WORLD FUNDRAISER STREAM !charity
www.twitch.tv
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Our @steamsentinels.bsky.social charity drive for @safeinourworld.org continues with Twitch streamer @dadflaps.bsky.social going live now!
Go and check him out and also consider donating to our @tiltify.com
page!
www.twitch.tv/dadflaps
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Go and check him out and also consider donating to our @tiltify.com
page!
www.twitch.tv/dadflaps
tilt.fyi/zTCVx9KVme
Bloody Americans using ChatGPT in the 1700s to write their declaration of independence...
FOR SHAME
FOR SHAME
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Bloody Americans using ChatGPT in the 1700s to write their declaration of independence...
FOR SHAME
FOR SHAME
LIVE in 5 minutes!
Live episode of our podcast in aid of our charity drive for @safeinourworld.org.
We'll review our comment comeback segment and answer questions that were sent in. We're also happy to take questions through the chat throughout!
youtube.com/live/hjg-YQR...
Live episode of our podcast in aid of our charity drive for @safeinourworld.org.
We'll review our comment comeback segment and answer questions that were sent in. We're also happy to take questions through the chat throughout!
youtube.com/live/hjg-YQR...
Keys, Questions & Charity (GIVEAWAY) | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.8) | LIVE
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
LIVE in 5 minutes!
Live episode of our podcast in aid of our charity drive for @safeinourworld.org.
We'll review our comment comeback segment and answer questions that were sent in. We're also happy to take questions through the chat throughout!
youtube.com/live/hjg-YQR...
Live episode of our podcast in aid of our charity drive for @safeinourworld.org.
We'll review our comment comeback segment and answer questions that were sent in. We're also happy to take questions through the chat throughout!
youtube.com/live/hjg-YQR...
forms.gle/CKSfHm1m5eSj...
This Sunday at 11 pm GMT, myself, Ratchet and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social will be hosting a live episode of the @steamsentinels.bsky.social podcast.
Alongside our comment comeback segment, we will be answering questions sent in and also hosting a giveaway.
This Sunday at 11 pm GMT, myself, Ratchet and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social will be hosting a live episode of the @steamsentinels.bsky.social podcast.
Alongside our comment comeback segment, we will be answering questions sent in and also hosting a giveaway.
Steam Sentinels Podcast LIVE Q&A Session
On Sunday, November 23rd at 11pm GMT, Mellow, Ratchet and SirViolentDeath of Sentinels of the Store will be doing a live Q&A in addition to their podcast discussions.
The live stream will be done in ...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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This Sunday at 11 pm GMT, myself, Ratchet and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social will be hosting a live episode of the @steamsentinels.bsky.social podcast.
Alongside our comment comeback segment, we will be answering questions sent in and also hosting a giveaway.
This Sunday at 11 pm GMT, myself, Ratchet and @sirviolentdeath.bsky.social will be hosting a live episode of the @steamsentinels.bsky.social podcast.
Alongside our comment comeback segment, we will be answering questions sent in and also hosting a giveaway.
LIVE NOW!
Lord Crocosquirrel is streaming for the @steamsentinels.bsky.social fundraiser for @safeinourworld.org playing @cyberpunk.net The Phantom Pain
Check him out here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuub...
Lord Crocosquirrel is streaming for the @steamsentinels.bsky.social fundraiser for @safeinourworld.org playing @cyberpunk.net The Phantom Pain
Check him out here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuub...
Charity 2025 (Stream 1): Cyberpunk 2077: The Phantom Pain
YouTube video by Lord Crocosquirrel
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
LIVE NOW!
Lord Crocosquirrel is streaming for the @steamsentinels.bsky.social fundraiser for @safeinourworld.org playing @cyberpunk.net The Phantom Pain
Check him out here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuub...
Lord Crocosquirrel is streaming for the @steamsentinels.bsky.social fundraiser for @safeinourworld.org playing @cyberpunk.net The Phantom Pain
Check him out here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuub...
Starting now-ish!
@newscartridge.bsky.social will be live shortly playing @seaofthieves.com for our @safeinourworld.org charity fundraiser!
www.twitch.tv/dandruff_luv...
Donate using the link below!
Raffle entries, shoutouts and games are available!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
@newscartridge.bsky.social will be live shortly playing @seaofthieves.com for our @safeinourworld.org charity fundraiser!
www.twitch.tv/dandruff_luv...
Donate using the link below!
Raffle entries, shoutouts and games are available!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
Dandruff_Luvs_You - Twitch
Self Proclaimed Video Game Pundit and Computer Nerd. She/her pronouns.
www.twitch.tv
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Starting now-ish!
@newscartridge.bsky.social will be live shortly playing @seaofthieves.com for our @safeinourworld.org charity fundraiser!
www.twitch.tv/dandruff_luv...
Donate using the link below!
Raffle entries, shoutouts and games are available!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
@newscartridge.bsky.social will be live shortly playing @seaofthieves.com for our @safeinourworld.org charity fundraiser!
www.twitch.tv/dandruff_luv...
Donate using the link below!
Raffle entries, shoutouts and games are available!
tiltify.com/@mellow_onli...
The day has come!
@steamsentinels.bsky.social charity fundraising for @safeinourworld.org has started!
Firing the starting gun for us is English Teacher Plays with Cyberpunk 2077!
www.youtube.com/live/F-zrVhl...
@steamsentinels.bsky.social charity fundraising for @safeinourworld.org has started!
Firing the starting gun for us is English Teacher Plays with Cyberpunk 2077!
www.youtube.com/live/F-zrVhl...
Cyberpunk 2077 Charity Stream - 129 Mods and loving it!
YouTube video by English Teacher Plays
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The day has come!
@steamsentinels.bsky.social charity fundraising for @safeinourworld.org has started!
Firing the starting gun for us is English Teacher Plays with Cyberpunk 2077!
www.youtube.com/live/F-zrVhl...
@steamsentinels.bsky.social charity fundraising for @safeinourworld.org has started!
Firing the starting gun for us is English Teacher Plays with Cyberpunk 2077!
www.youtube.com/live/F-zrVhl...
Reposted by Mellow_Online1
I put an an announcement for the upcoming livestreams I'll be contributing for the Steam Sentinels charity drive.
This year all proceeds go to Safe in Our World, a mental health support organization.
Also, donating enters you for drawings for Steam keys!
youtu.be/Yl21YcoEJSY?...
This year all proceeds go to Safe in Our World, a mental health support organization.
Also, donating enters you for drawings for Steam keys!
youtu.be/Yl21YcoEJSY?...
Safe in Our World Charity Drive
YouTube video by DLJadow
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I put an an announcement for the upcoming livestreams I'll be contributing for the Steam Sentinels charity drive.
This year all proceeds go to Safe in Our World, a mental health support organization.
Also, donating enters you for drawings for Steam keys!
youtu.be/Yl21YcoEJSY?...
This year all proceeds go to Safe in Our World, a mental health support organization.
Also, donating enters you for drawings for Steam keys!
youtu.be/Yl21YcoEJSY?...
The @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast – Episode 7: Revoked Keys & New Hardware
This week, we break down @steampowered.com’s key revocation meltdown, the devs' misuse of the system, and @valvesoftware.com's brand-new hardware announcement.
youtu.be/sL5Wm5ABhuM
#Steam #Valve #Podcast #PCGaming
This week, we break down @steampowered.com’s key revocation meltdown, the devs' misuse of the system, and @valvesoftware.com's brand-new hardware announcement.
youtu.be/sL5Wm5ABhuM
#Steam #Valve #Podcast #PCGaming
Key Revocations & New Hardware | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.7)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast – Episode 7: Revoked Keys & New Hardware
This week, we break down @steampowered.com’s key revocation meltdown, the devs' misuse of the system, and @valvesoftware.com's brand-new hardware announcement.
youtu.be/sL5Wm5ABhuM
#Steam #Valve #Podcast #PCGaming
This week, we break down @steampowered.com’s key revocation meltdown, the devs' misuse of the system, and @valvesoftware.com's brand-new hardware announcement.
youtu.be/sL5Wm5ABhuM
#Steam #Valve #Podcast #PCGaming
Today, we're launching the @steamsentinels.bsky.social X @safeinourworld.org charity fundraiser.
Safe in Our World will be the charity we support in our first annual charity fundraiser.
Visit our article on Sentinels of the Store for full details: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Safe in Our World will be the charity we support in our first annual charity fundraiser.
Visit our article on Sentinels of the Store for full details: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Steam Community :: Group :: Sentinels of the Store
The Sentinels of the Store is a group founded on the core values of transparency, fairness, and consumer protection. Our journey began when we saw the urgent need to address the growing concerns withi...
steamcommunity.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Today, we're launching the @steamsentinels.bsky.social X @safeinourworld.org charity fundraiser.
Safe in Our World will be the charity we support in our first annual charity fundraiser.
Visit our article on Sentinels of the Store for full details: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Safe in Our World will be the charity we support in our first annual charity fundraiser.
Visit our article on Sentinels of the Store for full details: steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Great news on the Sunyu situation: one of the users who was unfairly hit with a community ban has now had it overturned after reopening their ticket and presenting the evidence from @steamsentinels.bsky.social's forums of ban abuse.
Persistence works - this is why we’ve been tracking these cases.
Persistence works - this is why we’ve been tracking these cases.
November 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Great news on the Sunyu situation: one of the users who was unfairly hit with a community ban has now had it overturned after reopening their ticket and presenting the evidence from @steamsentinels.bsky.social's forums of ban abuse.
Persistence works - this is why we’ve been tracking these cases.
Persistence works - this is why we’ve been tracking these cases.
Dominance and Damage Control - @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep.6)
This week, we’re breaking down @steampowered.com's monopoly, Aftermath Z: Red Pine Lake's censorship dispute, and a studio that accidentally revoked legit keys, trying to fight grey markets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ooz...
This week, we’re breaking down @steampowered.com's monopoly, Aftermath Z: Red Pine Lake's censorship dispute, and a studio that accidentally revoked legit keys, trying to fight grey markets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ooz...
Dominance & Damage Control | Steam Sentinels Podcast (Ep.6)
YouTube video by Mellow Online1
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Dominance and Damage Control - @steamsentinels.bsky.social Podcast (Ep.6)
This week, we’re breaking down @steampowered.com's monopoly, Aftermath Z: Red Pine Lake's censorship dispute, and a studio that accidentally revoked legit keys, trying to fight grey markets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ooz...
This week, we’re breaking down @steampowered.com's monopoly, Aftermath Z: Red Pine Lake's censorship dispute, and a studio that accidentally revoked legit keys, trying to fight grey markets.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ooz...
I’ve published a full breakdown of the Sunyu key-revocation meltdown - including archived posts, contradictions, and why innocent customers got caught in the crossfire.
One of the worst PR responses I’ve seen from an indie dev.
@steamsentinels.bsky.social
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
One of the worst PR responses I’ve seen from an indie dev.
@steamsentinels.bsky.social
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
SteamWatch - A Steam Meltdown Saga - Sunyu and Key Revocations
In a piece I wrote a couple of days ago (which you may have missed because Steam’s automated systems temporarily flagged it), we discussed a growing problem: developers revoking legitimately purchased...
steamcommunity.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I’ve published a full breakdown of the Sunyu key-revocation meltdown - including archived posts, contradictions, and why innocent customers got caught in the crossfire.
One of the worst PR responses I’ve seen from an indie dev.
@steamsentinels.bsky.social
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
One of the worst PR responses I’ve seen from an indie dev.
@steamsentinels.bsky.social
steamcommunity.com/groups/Senti...
Oh dear, we have a Steam developer meltdown brewing.
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Oh dear, we have a Steam developer meltdown brewing.
Reposted by Mellow_Online1
At the end of this month I'll be streaming with Sentinels of the Store for their charity drive for Safe in Our World- a charity for mental health awareness.
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW
Games I should Stream for "Safe in Our World" Charity - StrawPoll
What is your opinion? Vote now: Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror, Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days, Enter the Matrix, You're In The Movies, Blade (PS1), Hellboy: Asylum Seeker (PS1), Sc
strawpoll.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
At the end of this month I'll be streaming with Sentinels of the Store for their charity drive for Safe in Our World- a charity for mental health awareness.
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW
What games will I stream? Well, I've narrowed it down to a list for viewer voting!
@mellowonline1.bsky.social
strawpoll.com/ajnE1Q5jmnW