Mike Towndrow
@miketowndrow.com
Does good indie work, has bad hair genetics.
🎮 @sixoneindie.com | 🏆 @indiegameawards.gg
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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.
I don’t have the proper words, so I’ll leave it at this for now: support, celebrate, cherish, and play indies.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
We’ll see you on December 18th.
There’s nothing that gets me more into the holiday spirit than Al Roker talking about Pokemon Mega Evolutions.
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
There’s nothing that gets me more into the holiday spirit than Al Roker talking about Pokemon Mega Evolutions.
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Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all.
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
Unsettling Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Leaving Studio With 'High Risk' of Closure - IGN
Indie horror game Horses is preparing to launch on December 2, on the Epic Games Store, GOG, Itch.io, and the Humble Store. But one place it won't be is on Steam, because Steam has banned the game for...
www.ign.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Really wild situation here: a celebrated and well-regarded indie dev and publisher is facing shutdown because Valve banned their game from Steam and won't talk to them about it, at all.
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
www.ign.com/articles/uns...
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Alright everybody its time to start collecting nominations.
Who should be included in nominations for the award for BEST "LITTLE GUY" introduced in a game in 2025?
Nominations close end of November.
For a refresher you can see some of last year's nominations here; bsky.app/profile/raji...
Who should be included in nominations for the award for BEST "LITTLE GUY" introduced in a game in 2025?
Nominations close end of November.
For a refresher you can see some of last year's nominations here; bsky.app/profile/raji...
Who should be included in nominations for the award for best "little guy" introduced in a game in 2024?
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Alright everybody its time to start collecting nominations.
Who should be included in nominations for the award for BEST "LITTLE GUY" introduced in a game in 2025?
Nominations close end of November.
For a refresher you can see some of last year's nominations here; bsky.app/profile/raji...
Who should be included in nominations for the award for BEST "LITTLE GUY" introduced in a game in 2025?
Nominations close end of November.
For a refresher you can see some of last year's nominations here; bsky.app/profile/raji...
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This is what happened to me. Employers across the board need to be aware of how harassment campaigns work and do better to protect their employees from them. These people should not have a platform to profit off of harassment.
Two months after firing over Charlie Kirk comments, Ghost of Yotei dev blames harassment campaign, not 'bad joke'
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aftermath.site/sucker-punch-c...
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is what happened to me. Employers across the board need to be aware of how harassment campaigns work and do better to protect their employees from them. These people should not have a platform to profit off of harassment.
Sure, we’re in the midst of IGAs 2025 production. But there are a pair of 2026-related meetings on the calendar tomorrow that are so dang exciting.
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Sure, we’re in the midst of IGAs 2025 production. But there are a pair of 2026-related meetings on the calendar tomorrow that are so dang exciting.
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As we enter the holiday week, we want to thank everyone who helped transform the IGAs into a global celebration and means of discovery.
Nominations and recipients for our global categories are solely curated by their respective organizations, offering a fresh lens on indie excellence.
A thread 🧵
Nominations and recipients for our global categories are solely curated by their respective organizations, offering a fresh lens on indie excellence.
A thread 🧵
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
As we enter the holiday week, we want to thank everyone who helped transform the IGAs into a global celebration and means of discovery.
Nominations and recipients for our global categories are solely curated by their respective organizations, offering a fresh lens on indie excellence.
A thread 🧵
Nominations and recipients for our global categories are solely curated by their respective organizations, offering a fresh lens on indie excellence.
A thread 🧵
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It look me 20 years to realize Gun is a Neversoft joint.
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It look me 20 years to realize Gun is a Neversoft joint.
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The rare irl crew photo 🎄
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The rare irl crew photo 🎄
Give Jon M. Chu the rights to adapt Forgive Durden’s Razia's Shadow.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Give Jon M. Chu the rights to adapt Forgive Durden’s Razia's Shadow.
Happy birthday to the best thing to have ever happened (and that will ever happen) to me 💙🎉
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Happy birthday to the best thing to have ever happened (and that will ever happen) to me 💙🎉
PAX U merch goes hard. Can’t believe a shirt is what triggered the fomo.
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
PAX U merch goes hard. Can’t believe a shirt is what triggered the fomo.
Raji: An Ancient Epic is such a wonderful action platform from 2020. Beyond stoked to see a sequel in the works.
If that teaser at the end of the show piqued your interest, I cannot recommend the original enough; especially for only $6.24 right now.
If that teaser at the end of the show piqued your interest, I cannot recommend the original enough; especially for only $6.24 right now.
Save 75% on Raji: An Ancient Epic on Steam
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To re...
store.steampowered.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Raji: An Ancient Epic is such a wonderful action platform from 2020. Beyond stoked to see a sequel in the works.
If that teaser at the end of the show piqued your interest, I cannot recommend the original enough; especially for only $6.24 right now.
If that teaser at the end of the show piqued your interest, I cannot recommend the original enough; especially for only $6.24 right now.
*furiously slams credit card on desk meme*
Bloodborne 10th Anniversary Vol. I & II Soundtrack Vinyl up for preorder at Laced Records ($98) buff.ly/cXQ9msx
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
*furiously slams credit card on desk meme*
Charlie finding the golden ticket, but it’s me with the Shadow Timbs.
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Charlie finding the golden ticket, but it’s me with the Shadow Timbs.
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Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
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RIP to a games industry pioneer and legend, Rebecca Heineman (@burgerbecky.bsky.social) If your unfamiliar, look her up. Her career is like the story of videogames itself.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
RIP to a games industry pioneer and legend, Rebecca Heineman (@burgerbecky.bsky.social) If your unfamiliar, look her up. Her career is like the story of videogames itself.
Not to reveal too much, but Tonda sent me the kindest, most unexpected reply after I notified him of the nomination.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
The Indie Game Awards are coming up & we just found out Blue Prince has been nominated for two IGAs: Innovation & Game of the Year!
The IGAs 2025 will premiere December 18, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET/11:30pm GMT/ 12:30am CET 19 December
Check out all the other amazing nominations at: indiegameawards.gg
The IGAs 2025 will premiere December 18, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET/11:30pm GMT/ 12:30am CET 19 December
Check out all the other amazing nominations at: indiegameawards.gg
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Not to reveal too much, but Tonda sent me the kindest, most unexpected reply after I notified him of the nomination.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
It’s been a chaotic day or so, to say the least. We do what we do for indies of all shapes, sizes, locations, colors, backgrounds, etc. I wouldn’t change a goddamn thing about it.
I’d like to think there’s an alternate reality where Welcome to Derry and Chair Company exist in the same universe.
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I’d like to think there’s an alternate reality where Welcome to Derry and Chair Company exist in the same universe.
Live look at me chatting with *CNN* about The Indie Game Awards for 30min straight.
November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Live look at me chatting with *CNN* about The Indie Game Awards for 30min straight.
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Spending a portion of the weekend revisiting Öoo. What a wonderful, well-designed puzzle platformer. Such an intelligent and unique spin on Bomber Man-like mechanics.
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Spending a portion of the weekend revisiting Öoo. What a wonderful, well-designed puzzle platformer. Such an intelligent and unique spin on Bomber Man-like mechanics.
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
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absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
absolutely heartbroken to announce that i was part of the crystal layoffs today 💔
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
if y’all spot any openings for a soft, dedicated, smiley games writer — please send them my way 💫
i was on the most perfect narrative team on an exciting, ambitious project. i will cherish it all forever. 💖
Woke up to a *whole* bunch of YouTube notifications, and yup. Predictable.
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
November 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Woke up to a *whole* bunch of YouTube notifications, and yup. Predictable.
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
Anyways! Thanks for the additional traffic and SEO, string bean ✌️
