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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · Sep 4
Have a passion for games and a knack for writing? I'm looking to bring some new volunteer writers onto the team here at Neonlightsmedia.

Since we're an ad-free site, this is a passion-project role and is unpaid but there are perks^^

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Think you can survive Duck Hell? Try getting 100% achievements. For anyone masochistic enough to attempt it, the complete Escape From Duckov guide is here.

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#EscapeFromDuckov #IndieGame #AchievementHunting #Guide #Walkthrough
This Is the Only Escape From Duckov Achievement Guide You'll Need to Not Go Insane — NeonLightsMedia
All 56 achievements in Escape From Duckov. If you're planning to 100% this Tarkov-but-with-ducks nightmare, your journey into the quackmire starts here.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 6h
So you've decided to be evil in Lords of Ravage? Good choice. Here's a beginner's guide so you don't completely fuck it up.

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#LordsofRavage #IndieGame #StrategyGames #GamingGuide #Roguelike
This Lords of Ravage Guide Will Stop You From Sucking at Being an Evil Overlord — NeonLightsMedia
My beginner's guide to Lords of Ravage. Learn the basics of Menace, how to use your troops as cannon fodder, and the best way to play as each of the game's glorious evil bastards.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 6h
I took a trip to the bottom of the ocean in the 'Beneath' demo. It was a glorious, broken, Lovecraftian mess, and I kind of loved it. The full hands-on impressions are live.

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#Beneath #IndieHorror #Lovecraft #FPS #SteamNextFest
Beneath Preview: This Underwater Half-Life Is Drowning in Potential (and a Few Problems) — NeonLightsMedia
My hands-on preview of Beneath. This Lovecraftian underwater shooter has the soul of Half-Life but is bogged down by clunky controls, bugs, and a serious ammo shortage.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 6h
After a soulless sequel I'd rather forget, the REAL Little Nightmares devs are back. Their "Reanimal" demo is a masterpiece of creepy atmosphere. First impressions are live.

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#Reanimal #LittleNightmares #TarsierStudios #IndieHorror #SteamNextFest
After a Soulless Sequel, the REAL Little Nightmares Devs Are Back, and Their New Demo Is a Fucking Masterpiece — NeonLightsMedia
While everyone was mourning the soulless cash-grab that was Little Nightmares 3 , the original creators dropped the REANIMAL demo and reminded us what real atmospheric horror feels like.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 6h
A legend is gone. Tomonobu Itagaki, the unapologetic madman behind Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has passed away. A look back at the incredible legacy he leaves behind. RIP.

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#TomonobuItagaki #NinjaGaiden #DeadorAlive #GamingHistory #RIP
Tomonobu Itagaki, Creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, Has Passed Away at 58 — NeonLightsMedia
The gaming world has lost a true original. Tomonobu Itagaki, the mind behind Dead or Alive and the brilliant Ninja Gaiden reboot, has passed away at 58. A look back at his unapologetic legacy.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 6h
Pax Dei's subscription plan is a confusing mess that looks like a corporate flowchart. I did the hard work and translated it into English for you. You're welcome.

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#MMORPG #GamingNews #Monetization #EarlyAccess
Pax Dei's Confusing Launch and Subscription Is a Mess, So I Translated It Into English For You — NeonLightsMedia
Pax Dei just launched today, and its monetization is a nightmare. Here’s my guide to the wipe, the price, and why you're now paying digital rent to own a house.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 6h
I went into "Undusted" expecting a cozy cleaning game. I left an emotional wreck. This game came for my tear ducts and did not miss. My full review is live.

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#Undusted #CozyGames #IndieGames #Emotional #GameReview
This Two-Hour Cleaning Game Made Me Sob Uncontrollably, and You Need to Play It — NeonLightsMedia
My review of Undusted: Letters from the Past. A game that looks like a cozy cleaning sim but hits you with an emotional story about grief that will absolutely wreck you.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 1d
Bye Sweet Carole is a gorgeous work of art. It's also so fundamentally broken on a technical level that it genuinely broke my heart. My full, painful review is up.

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#ByeSweetCarole #IndieGame #GameReview #PCGaming #Bugs
Bye Sweet Carole Review: A Gorgeous, Unplayable Mess You Shouldn't Buy (Yet) — NeonLightsMedia
This gorgeous hand-drawn adventure is one of the most beautiful games of the year, but it's completely crippled by game-breaking bugs and infuriating design.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 1d
If you hate yourself enough to attempt 100% achievements in the beautiful but broken Bye Sweet Carole, you'll need a guide. Here's your roadmap to perfection and misery.

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#ByeSweetCarole #AchievementGuide #IndieGames #Walkthrough #Gaming
Bye Sweet Carole's Achievement List Is a Roadmap to Suffering, And I'm Here to Guide You Through It — NeonLightsMedia
Want to 100% Bye Sweet Carole? Get ready to die in every way imaginable, ignore cries for help, and never skip a cutscene. This achievement list is unhinged, and here's my guide to surviving it.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 1d
So you've decided to play Mohrta and are getting instantly murdered? Sounds about right. I put together an FAQ to help you survive this GZDoom fever dream. You're welcome.

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#Mohrta #GZDoom #BoomerShooter #IndieGame #GamingGuide
Mohrta Guide: Essential Tips, Bug Fixes, and Console Cheats You Need to Know — NeonLightsMedia
My essential faq to Mohrta. From fixing keybinds and graphics bugs to understanding armor, weapons, and how not to get murdered by spiders (mostly).
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 1d
Put in hours on the Ball x Pit demo only to lose your progress? Don't lose your balls over it. Here's a quick guide on how to manually transfer your save file.

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#Ballxpit #GamingGuide #PCGaming #IndieGames #Steam
Your Ball x Pit Demo Save Didn't Transfer? Here's the Damn Fix for PC and Steam Deck — NeonLightsMedia
Lost your Ball x Pit demo progress? Don't panic. Here's a quick, no-bullshit guide on how to manually move your save files on both Windows and Steam Deck.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 1d
Getting 100% in Ball x Pit is a special kind of madness. I wrote a complete guide to help you keep your sanity. Or lose what's left of it.

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#Ballxpit #AchievementHunting #IndieGames #Guide #Walkthrough
This Ball x Pit Achievement Guide Is the Only One You'll Ever Need to Suffer Through 100% Completion — NeonLightsMedia
My complete guide to all 69 achievements in Ball x Pit. If you want to unlock everything from the 'Satan' evolution to the dreaded 'Conquered' trophies, your journey into madness starts here.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 2d
Vince Zampella, the new head of Battlefield, claims Call of Duty only exists because "EA were dicks" back in the day. The tea is hot today.

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#Battlefield #CallofDuty #Battlefield6 #bf6 #cod #EA #GamingDrama
Battlefield Boss Vince Zampella Says Call of Duty Was Created Because "EA Were Dicks" — NeonLightsMedia
In a candid interview, Battlefield boss Vince Zampella reveals the real reason Call of Duty was created: EA's bad business practices. A look at the wild history between the rival franchises.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 2d
We rolled the dice on Dice Legends. It's a beautiful deckbuilder, but be warned: Lady Luck is a cruel, cruel mistress in this one. The full review is up.

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#DiceLegends #IndieGame #Deckbuilder #Roguelike #PCGaming
Dice Legends PC Review: A Frustrating Roguelike Ruled by RNG — NeonLightsMedia
My full review of Dice Legends. A gorgeous roguelike deckbuilder with a great core concept that's ultimately held back by overwhelming randomness and unbalanced gameplay.
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The director of The Outer Worlds 2 gets it. He's calling for deeper RPGs, inspired by Baldur's Gate 3's success. Finally, someone said it. We are so tired of dumbed-down experiences.

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#TheOuterWorlds2 #Obsidian #RPGs #BaldursGate3 #Gaming
The Outer Worlds 2 Director Says Players Want Deeper RPGs, and He's Damn Right — NeonLightsMedia
The Outer Worlds 2's Game Director says players are tired of streamlined RPGs and want deeper mechanics. Is the success of Baldur's Gate 3 finally getting through to developers?
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Game Freak's entire five-year roadmap just leaked online. It includes Pokémon "Wind & Waves" for Gen 10 and... it's a wild ride.

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#Pokemon #PokemonLeaks #Gen10 #GameFreak #Nintendo
Massive Pokémon Leak Reveals Gen 10, New Game Concepts, and Five-Year Roadmap — NeonLightsMedia
A massive new leak, potentially from the 2024 Game Freak breach, has revealed the next five years of Pokémon, including Gen 10's "Wind and Waves," and it's a wild ride.
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AC Shadows is coming to Switch 2, surprise surprise. And the "physical" copy? It's a download code in a box. What a scam.

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#AssassinsCreed #ACShadows #NintendoSwitch2 #GamingNews #Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed Shadows Hits Switch 2 This December, But Its "Physical" Copy is a Joke — NeonLightsMedia
The Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 release date leaked for Dec 5. Great news? Not when the "physical copy" is just a worthless download code in a box.
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Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion is a masterpiece disguised as a fever dream cartoon. It's chaotic, hilarious, and one of the best indie shooters we've played this year. Our full review is up.

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#IndieGame #IndieDev #Shooter #Gaming #PCGaming
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion Review: A Hilarious, Must-Play Indie Shooter — NeonLightsMedia
My full review of Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion. This hilarious, hand-drawn FPS is a chaotic masterpiece with surprising depth, incredible characters, and a unique Newgrounds vibe.
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The Painkiller demo is a glorious, guts-soaked reminder of how fun shooters can be. It's pure, unadulterated chaos, and we are so here for it. Our first impressions are live.

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#Painkiller #FPS #BoomerShooter #SteamNextFest #IndieGames
This Next Fest Demo Proves Painkiller Is Back to Kick Ass — NeonLightsMedia
First impressions of the Painkiller demo from Steam Next Fest. This reimagining of the classic gothic shooter is a fast, brutal, and incredibly fun co-op demon-slaying experience.
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NeonLightsMedia @neonlightsmedia.bsky.social · 3d
Remember when Randy Pitchford said it'd be a "long time" until Borderlands 4? Turns out a "long time" is about one month. The sequel is already on sale.

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#Borderlands4 #GamingNews #Gearbox #Borderlands
Remember When Randy Pitchford Said Borderlands 4 Wouldn't Go On Sale? It's On Sale. — NeonLightsMedia
Borderlands 4 is already on sale for 20% off, just a month after Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford claimed it wouldn't be discounted for "a long time."
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Pokémon's next games apparently have a budget smaller than a corporate retreat, and honestly, it shows. Leaks are painting a grim picture for Gen 10.

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#Pokemon #Nintendo #PokemonScarletViolet #GamingLeaks #Gen10
Leaked Pokémon Budgets Reveal Why The Games Feel So Cheap — NeonLightsMedia
Leaked budgets for Pokémon Legends Z-A and Gen 10 are shockingly low, around $13-20 million, for a franchise that prints billions. Is this why the games feel so cheap?
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NDUSTRIA 2's demo gave us a taste of the Half-Life successor we've been craving. The atmosphere is incredible and we're hooked. Our first impressions are live.

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#INDUSTRIA2 #FPS #HalfLife #IndieGame #SteamNextFest
INDUSTRIA 2 Steam Next Fest Demo: First Impressions — NeonLightsMedia
My first impressions of the INDUSTRIA 2 demo for Steam Next Fest. This ambitious Half-Life-inspired shooter has incredible atmosphere and potential.
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Think your retail job is bad? The Hellmart demo proves the customer isn't just wrong—they're a literal monster from hell. Our first impressions of the soul-crushing night shift are live.

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#Hellmart #HorrorGames #IndieHorror #NextFest #SurvivalHorror
this nextfest demo proves the Customer Isn't Always Right, Sometimes They're a Fucking Monster — NeonLightsMedia
My first impressions of the HELLMART demo. This supermarket simulator meets survival horror is janky but has an incredible atmosphere and some genuine scares.
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Tired of battle passes? The "GAZAR" demo is a pure, uncut shot of arcade nostalgia ripped straight from the 90s. Our thumbs hurt, and it was absolutely worth it.

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#Gazar #Arcade #IndieGame #RetroGaming #SteamNextFest
GAZAR's Next Fest Demo Proves Classic Arcade Shooters Aren't Dead — NeonLightsMedia
I played the GAZAR demo for Steam Next Fest. This vertical arcade shooter is a pure, unfiltered dose of nostalgia with modern polish. A must-play for fans of the classics.
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The MISERY demo is the gloriously broken love child of STALKER and Lethal Company. It's janky, terrifying, and we can't get enough. Our first impressions from the exclusion zone are live.

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#MISERY #Stalker #LethalCompany #SurvivalHorror #SteamNextFest
MISERY's Demo Is STALKER Meets Lethal Company, and It's Gloriously Broken — NeonLightsMedia
I just survived a few days in the MISERY demo, a game that feels like STALKER and Lethal Company had a beautiful, janky baby. It's broken in all the right ways.
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