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It Takes a War is OUT NOW 📶
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
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i keep thinking about it takes a war, it's not perfect but i think what it swings for is really cool
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
i keep thinking about it takes a war, it's not perfect but i think what it swings for is really cool
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
It's been one week since the launch of It Takes a War 📶
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It's been one week since the launch of It Takes a War 📶
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
GARISH AF
I occasionally get asked if there's a way you can support me more.
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
GARISH AF
to beat a dead and boring horse: Pantaloon won't sign/work with any studio using gen-AI - a philosophy reflected at a contractual level.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
to beat a dead and boring horse: Pantaloon won't sign/work with any studio using gen-AI - a philosophy reflected at a contractual level.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
DECEPTIVE? Yeah I suppose that's accurate.
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
The video version of the podcast went from saying "this is going to take five hours to process" to "oh hey, it's up now," so here it is! Talked a bit about It Takes A War, Q-Up, Powerwash Simulator 2, Xbox games on Switch 2, the news, and so on and so forth. youtu.be/6uPajFJBQFc
The Jeff Gerstmann Show 179: This Week in Deceptive Video Gaming
Between Q-Up and It Takes A War it’s been a good little stretch for games that might not quite be what they seem. Let’s talk about those along games that are very much what they seem, like Lumines…
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
DECEPTIVE? Yeah I suppose that's accurate.
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
'grats to @owlcatgames.bsky.social on the release of Rue Valley - time loops are and always will be the coolest narrative device going.
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store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/...
Save 10% on Rue Valley on Steam
Rue Valley is a narrative RPG about a man trapped in a time loop, surrounded by a colorful cast with complex emotional stories, each hiding unexpected secrets. Dealing with mental challenges, the main...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
'grats to @owlcatgames.bsky.social on the release of Rue Valley - time loops are and always will be the coolest narrative device going.
store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/...
Hark! A new game for Pantaloon newsletter subscribers. Brace for DANK VIBES.
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hark! A new game for Pantaloon newsletter subscribers. Brace for DANK VIBES.
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
Last month's Ballionaire partnership gave you a game that was both very BRIGHT and very COLOURFUL.
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
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November 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Last month's Ballionaire partnership gave you a game that was both very BRIGHT and very COLOURFUL.
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
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It Takes A War is the weirdest thing I've played all year, and it's already proving to be one of 2025's top-rated FPS games on Steam.
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
This new Steam FPS looks like a low-budget Counter-Strike, but I'm begging you to go in blind
It Takes A War is the weirdest thing I've played all year, and it's already proving to be one of 2025's top-rated FPS games on Steam.
www.pcgamesn.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It Takes A War is the weirdest thing I've played all year, and it's already proving to be one of 2025's top-rated FPS games on Steam.
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
all over this like a bad rash
My claymation game is inspired by:
- Red Dead Redemption
- Mad Max
- Gears of War
A lone gunslinger and his loyal mutt trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic West.
Kickstarter launches in 3 days!
#screenshotsaturday #PitchYaGame #indiegame
- Red Dead Redemption
- Mad Max
- Gears of War
A lone gunslinger and his loyal mutt trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic West.
Kickstarter launches in 3 days!
#screenshotsaturday #PitchYaGame #indiegame
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
all over this like a bad rash
RIGHT! This has run its course. Congrats to @staspirin.bsky.social, @almostnakedghost.bsky.social,
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
It Takes a War is OUT NOW 📶
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
RIGHT! This has run its course. Congrats to @staspirin.bsky.social, @almostnakedghost.bsky.social,
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
The graphics were very realistic and the selection of guns was very large
November 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The graphics were very realistic and the selection of guns was very large
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
I played a new Online FPS from @pantaloon.io !
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
Completely 'NORMAL' FPS Online Shooter - It Takes A War
YouTube video by Yeocat Archives
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I played a new Online FPS from @pantaloon.io !
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
Reasons to watch this @indieloupe.com review of ITAW
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
A Totally Legitimate Negative Review, There’s Definitely Nothing Else Going On Here | It Takes a War
YouTube video by IndieLoupe
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Reasons to watch this @indieloupe.com review of ITAW
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
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I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
agree
you really should check out It Takes A War if you get the chance
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store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Save 10% on It Takes a War on Steam
Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based t...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
agree
It takes a War is closing in on the 50 review mark - currently sitting at 93% positive.
Come for the ‘pretty poor counter strike clone’, stay for the ‘powerfully moving piece of art’ 📶
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#screenshotsaturday | #indiegames
Come for the ‘pretty poor counter strike clone’, stay for the ‘powerfully moving piece of art’ 📶
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#screenshotsaturday | #indiegames
November 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
It takes a War is closing in on the 50 review mark - currently sitting at 93% positive.
Come for the ‘pretty poor counter strike clone’, stay for the ‘powerfully moving piece of art’ 📶
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#screenshotsaturday | #indiegames
Come for the ‘pretty poor counter strike clone’, stay for the ‘powerfully moving piece of art’ 📶
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#screenshotsaturday | #indiegames
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One thing we hear consistently about despelote is how much its writing resonates with people around the world—it's a personal story, in the best way.
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
One thing we hear consistently about despelote is how much its writing resonates with people around the world—it's a personal story, in the best way.
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
See for yourself: ⚽️ despelote.game
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Beyond the Bullet: Why 'It Takes a War' is a Must-Play Experience
techmash.co.uk/2025/11/07/b...
@techmashcouk #ItTakesaWar #Pantaloon #ThomasMackinnon #pcgame #steam #tacticalteamshooter #shooter #combat #tactics #games #gaming #gamers #videogames
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@techmashcouk #ItTakesaWar #Pantaloon #ThomasMackinnon #pcgame #steam #tacticalteamshooter #shooter #combat #tactics #games #gaming #gamers #videogames
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Beyond the Bullet: Why 'It Takes a War' is a Must-Play Experience
techmash.co.uk/2025/11/07/b...
@techmashcouk #ItTakesaWar #Pantaloon #ThomasMackinnon #pcgame #steam #tacticalteamshooter #shooter #combat #tactics #games #gaming #gamers #videogames
techmash.co.uk/2025/11/07/b...
@techmashcouk #ItTakesaWar #Pantaloon #ThomasMackinnon #pcgame #steam #tacticalteamshooter #shooter #combat #tactics #games #gaming #gamers #videogames
ICYMI, yesterday we launched It Takes a War - the new tactical team shooter (!?) from @freeze.ltd
If the game has confused you (good, we've done our job) this review from @ripefly.bsky.social / @rogue.site hits lots of nails on lots of heads and is a fantastic piece
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
If the game has confused you (good, we've done our job) this review from @ripefly.bsky.social / @rogue.site hits lots of nails on lots of heads and is a fantastic piece
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
It Takes a War review that is not a review of It Takes a War
It Takes a War is bad. It Takes a War is brilliant.
www.rogue.site
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
ICYMI, yesterday we launched It Takes a War - the new tactical team shooter (!?) from @freeze.ltd
If the game has confused you (good, we've done our job) this review from @ripefly.bsky.social / @rogue.site hits lots of nails on lots of heads and is a fantastic piece
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
If the game has confused you (good, we've done our job) this review from @ripefly.bsky.social / @rogue.site hits lots of nails on lots of heads and is a fantastic piece
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
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Rolled credits on "It Takes a War" after reading this review and can confirm this is the best way to do it unless you go in completely blind.
Great stuff! Relevant and transfixing.
Great stuff! Relevant and transfixing.
Had a lovely afternoon reading this great little review, learning about a game I had never heard of, then playing said game. Games writing! It's good! (And so is "It Takes a War")
The ultra realistic graphic and pure combat of It Takes a War have to experienced to be believed.
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Rolled credits on "It Takes a War" after reading this review and can confirm this is the best way to do it unless you go in completely blind.
Great stuff! Relevant and transfixing.
Great stuff! Relevant and transfixing.
@ripefly.bsky.social your It Takes a War review is really something, Jeffrey. As an ex games writer I’m getting those old pangs of jealousy kicking in knowing I could never pen anything as good. Thanks for checking it out!
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
@ripefly.bsky.social your It Takes a War review is really something, Jeffrey. As an ex games writer I’m getting those old pangs of jealousy kicking in knowing I could never pen anything as good. Thanks for checking it out!
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
Had a lovely afternoon reading this great little review, learning about a game I had never heard of, then playing said game. Games writing! It's good! (And so is "It Takes a War")
The ultra realistic graphic and pure combat of It Takes a War have to experienced to be believed.
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
It Takes a War review that is not a review of It Takes a War
It Takes a War is bad. It Takes a War is brilliant.
www.rogue.site
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Had a lovely afternoon reading this great little review, learning about a game I had never heard of, then playing said game. Games writing! It's good! (And so is "It Takes a War")
lazy @freeze.ltd
It Takes A War does not have a fishing minigame :((
#ittakesawar #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame
#ittakesawar #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame
November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
lazy @freeze.ltd