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he/him | Horror streamer | I do things at magazines. PFP by redpandaillustrates.com/ twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · Apr 16

*sigh* we need to go through this again, huh?

- Trans men are men
- Trans women are women
- Trans rights are human rights

It's not rocket science, OK? It's literally *that* simple.

I see you. Always. Same goes for all you non-binary folk out there.

Let everyone live their lives as who they are.

melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 8h

It's Steam NextFest and I'm still drowning in demos. Let's try and work on that a little, shall we?
And we'll start with @malformation.bsky.social's Ground Zero, starring the wonderful @evansabba.bsky.social , now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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Middie Rose @middierose.bsky.social · 13h

Apologies again for missing Tuesday but I'm back to test my braincells in Enigma of Fear

www.twitch.tv/middierose

MidDieRose - Twitch

Streamer of interesting stories and chaos. Old enough to know better, but doesn't. THE Middie of both the

www.twitch.tv

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 20h

Ah, I missed that one completely (and figured it was a typo). Thanky for clearing that up!

melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 20h

Bunch of GZDoom developers packed up and left, making their own fork with or without blackjack and hookers. Seems like the original/main Dev overstepped a line too many.
Watch this space for something more official than I can give:
bsky.app/profile/nash...

Nash Muhandes @nashmuhandes.bsky.social · 2d

I'm still (carefully) crafting my statement but if anyone wants to reach out for questions, feel free to DM me. Or I guess The Deets(tm) will land on your newsfeed somehow lol

Nash Muhandes @nashmuhandes.bsky.social · 2d

I have never seen something I've worked so hard on, for the past 2+ decades - a life passion of mine, you could say - implode this hard.

melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not qualified to comment I guess. Watch this space:
bsky.app/profile/nash...

Nash Muhandes @nashmuhandes.bsky.social · 2d

I'm still (carefully) crafting my statement but if anyone wants to reach out for questions, feel free to DM me. Or I guess The Deets(tm) will land on your newsfeed somehow lol

Nash Muhandes @nashmuhandes.bsky.social · 2d

I have never seen something I've worked so hard on, for the past 2+ decades - a life passion of mine, you could say - implode this hard.

melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 1d

In case anyone was wondering if I go back into demos for stream tomorrow... Yes, very much so...

store.steampowered.com/app/4057420/...

Ground Zero Demo on Steam

Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a ...

store.steampowered.com

melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 1d

UZDoom, huh? Seeing the folks involved (and apparently having missed quite a bit of GZDoom drama lately), I'm happy this exists and eager to give it a whirl.
github.com/UZDoom/UZDoom

GitHub - UZDoom/UZDoom: UZDoom is a feature centric port for all Doom engine games, based on ZDoom, adding an OpenGL renderer and powerful scripting capabilities

UZDoom is a feature centric port for all Doom engine games, based on ZDoom, adding an OpenGL renderer and powerful scripting capabilities - UZDoom/UZDoom

github.com

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 3d

Not quite demos, but I have a few short indie games that I really want to give a whirl, those being Lake Haven Chrysalis, CARIMARA Beneath the Forlorn Limbs and The Cabin Factory.
Let's see how many of those we can fit into one stream, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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Ruby Ranger. @rubyranger.bsky.social · 4d

Just posted my first written review to Patreon! A new feature for paid members. Today I'm reviewing SILENT HILL f!

www.patreon.com/posts/silent...

SILENT HILL f :: THE MOST SILENT HILL SINCE SILENT HILL | Ruby Ranger

Get more from Ruby Ranger on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 5d

Ever since the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social Halloween Showcase, I'm sitting on a buttload of indie horror demos. Care to join me in trying them out?
Because that's what I'm about to do, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 7d

People tell me, no one lives under the lighthouse. But you know I don't trust people. So let's check for ourselves.
We're starting No One Lives Under the Lighthouse, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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Neon Rain - Rebirth 2025/10/20 @neon-brain.itch.io · 8d

Updated the steam page screenshots just in time for Wishlist Wednesday.

Extremely significant annoucement this Friday too. :-)

#WishlistWednesday #Steam #indiegame #indiedev #Metroidvania #Boomershooter

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Reload Magazine @reload-magazine.net · 12d

FPS FANS: Every week we like to highlight something cool in the indie FPS world - like Iron Blight, which is shaping up to be a very cool horror shooter game!
FPS DEVS: What have you been up to this week? Show the goods!

Ronesans Int. | AQUAMETSIS & IRON BLIGHT @aquametsis.bsky.social · 26d

You can time your reload button presses at each step to reload faster.

#screenshotsaturday #survivalhorror #FPS

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 13d

With a little less than 24 hours to go, the Kickstarter for issue #4 of @fearzinemagazine.com is closing in on reaching double its funding goal.
The first stretch goal crushed, I'm super curious where it will end up.
Did you back and secure a copy for yourself?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fea...

Fearzine Issue #4

Fearzine Magazine is a physical and digital magazine focused on horror games, nostalgia, and titles from indie studios and developers.

www.kickstarter.com

melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 14d

After a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week, let's sit back, relax and play something nice and cozy.

Who am I kidding, we're having more Silent Hill f, now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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Fearzine @fearzinemagazine.com · 18d

We've got just FIVE days left to Issue 4's KS campaign. We are also very close to reaching our next stretch goal that unlocks NEW art by @Cbedfordart. Their colorful and vibrant style will give us an awesome new look at Sam. Be a part of the movement and get everyone this unique art piece.

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 17d

Mom called, I need to go back home. Dinner's ready. About time this game reverts to something normal and quaint. That's what's gonna happen, right? RIGHT?
More #SilentHill f starts now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 19d

I did. And I did! Have you?
(Seriously, write steam reviews for the indie games you play. It's important feedback for the Devs and it feeds the almighty algorithm.)

Hellforge Studios - MALA PETAKA OUT NOW! 👾 @hellforgestudios.bsky.social · 19d

Have you played Mala Petaka? Tell us about it!
Steam reviews help us a ton, so if you can, please write a review! We would love your feedback.
And if you haven't gotten the game yet - it's on a 15% launch discount so it's a good time to buy!
store.steampowered.com/app/2104460/...

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GIGATANK 3000 @gigatank3000.bsky.social · 19d

There's just 3 days until the @horrorgameawards.bsky.social Halloween Showcase goes live at 11AM PDT. Check out Ghost Sector's extended trailer and surprise announcement as well as all the other amazing horror games during the show!

#horror #horrorgames #screenshotsaturday

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Reload Magazine @reload-magazine.net · 19d

FPS FANS: Every week we like to highlight something cool in the indie FPS world - like Captain Wayne, which has announced its release date! Be sure to add it to your wishlist!
FPS DEVS: What have you been up to this week? Show the goods!

CAPTAIN WAYNE ⚓️ @ciaran-games.bsky.social · 22d

Have you heard? CAPTAIN WAYNE BE SETTIN' SAIL November 25th!🏴‍☠️

Don't be scurvy, now. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a side of BOOM.💥

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Fearzine @fearzinemagazine.com · 20d

📣 ONE WEEK LEFT!📣

Hey Horror Fans! There is one week left to our KickStarter for Issue 4. Be sure to grab a copy or get 2, 3, and 4 in our Catch Up Bundle.
We hit our first stretch Goal and the next Unlocks an awesome New Art piece by C.Bedford of @alamodegames.bsky.social
Don't Miss It!

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Wrong Organ @wrongorgan.bsky.social · 20d

🧼1 YEAR OF MOUTHWASHING!

To celebrate we have prepared:
- Anniversary DLC w/ 3 pre-release builds
- A new trailer
- BTS collab w/ Joetastic
- Nendoroid reveal w/ Good Smile
- QnA in this thread

THANK YOU for the memes, art & chaos 💖

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midnightmedium.bsky.social @midnightmedium.bsky.social · 20d

Hey friends, I collaborated with @2headedhero.bsky.social and Jared from Avalanche Reviews on this walk down memory lane revisiting the best horror moments from VAmpire the Masquerade: Bloodlines!

youtu.be/EJC19v6V5t8

The Underrated Horror of VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: Bloodlines

YouTube video by Midnight Medium

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melancholygeek @melancholygeek.bsky.social · 20d

Feeling a bit under the weather, but I must know more. So maybe a bit of a shorter stream today, but a stream nonetheless, back to Ebisugaoka and wherever the heck that Fox Dude resides.
More #SilentHill f starts now, over on www.twitch.tv/melancholygeek

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Warkus @warkus.bsky.social · 20d

When you're waiting for House of Necrosis to release...

(💀10 more days! Oct 6th on Steam! Experience Survival Horror Mystery Dungeon! Wishlist now! Thanks!💀)

👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2005870/...

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