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Wander
@wanderbot.bsky.social
Actually Human. Indie Game Curator, Artist, & Essayist
(He/Him) 🚫No AI

https://wanderbot.carrd.co/
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If you have an AI Generated pfp:

🔸 I will not give you the benefit of the doubt in any exchange.

🔸 I give more trust to a rando on the street than you.

🔸 I think you are sus (Derogatory).

🔸 Your opinion is probably bad. Just look at your pfp.

Art by: @dynamoe.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I’m on the jury for a different game awards event, and I really have to echo this.

We have like, 30-50 jurors for the event, and some of the devs/pubs gave the organizers 5 keys for us to… share?

No matter how cool a game looks, if we don’t have access to it then we cannot vote for it.
blog post boiling within me titled "indie publishers, you need to get your shit together" based on this year of indie pubs submitting games to IGF w/ a demo and then when asked for a dev build so anyone can actually judge it, either ghost or go "we will provide you with a build on the release date"
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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blog post boiling within me titled "indie publishers, you need to get your shit together" based on this year of indie pubs submitting games to IGF w/ a demo and then when asked for a dev build so anyone can actually judge it, either ghost or go "we will provide you with a build on the release date"
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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arc raiders, alters, same story

aftermath.site/the-alters-a...
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Players of the beta for upcoming Hoyo title Petit Planet have noticed there’s an AI chatbot featured and at least one barista NPC whose dialogue is generated by AI

Fans of their titles are defending it saying “this is a good use of AI” and “you can’t stop AI at this point.”

This is from the TOS:
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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I have never seen a more perfectly patterned kitty.
November 5, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Your video game consoles cost more today than they did last year as a *direct result* of Trump's tarriffs.

There's no debate, there's no opinion - that's the reality. Games cost more for everyone inside and outside of the US now because of Trump.
October 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
If you’re in the US, early voting has probably started in your area. So go vote when you get the chance!

I know it’s an off year for mostly minor positions & local officials, but they’re still important!
October 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Tried out SWAPMEAT's Early Access launch yesterday had a great time! It's a weird mix of Bullet Heaven progression, third-person shooting, and body horror potato-head part swapping, but it works really well. youtu.be/o3Gpc9QOCpM #ad
Goofy Meatpunk Roguelite Shooter - SWAPMEAT [Early Access | Sponsored]
YouTube video by Wanderbots
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October 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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🚨content creators🚨

this sandbox RPG is currently blowing up on Steam! 20,000 concurrent players and climbing O_O

"Fusing Terraria’s sandbox magic with Rimworld base-building and Stardew Valley farming" is how PCGamesN described Necesse

details on how to get a creator code below
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Also, they want to make content. And that means they are going to take the worst stuff people say in response to them (this being the internet, some of which might be quite bad) and splash it across the official comms organs of every major federal law enforcement agency. So take that into mind.
The reason they're coming after this place is because they can't control the people on it and it drives them nuts.
October 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Been drawing custom Wanders again for each video I release and having a lot of fun with the designs. Nuke Pong, Druid, and Mushroomboi are definitely my favorites from this batch.

Nice part is almost all of them will only take a few hours to adapt into PNGTuber models.
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Been drawing custom Wanders again for each video I release and having a lot of fun with the designs. Nuke Pong, Druid, and Mushroomboi are definitely my favorites from this batch.

Nice part is almost all of them will only take a few hours to adapt into PNGTuber models.
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Gunlocked 2 gets a Turbo Mode, leaderboards, 80 weapon enhancements, a new playable character, and yes - more. 20% off all week. Buy it here: store.steampowered.com/app/3492830/... Like 💚 and share 🔃. #pixelart #indiegaming #shmup #roguelite
October 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Got a Demo in the Next Fest? Share it below! I’ve got my week cleared out and would love to find some new gems to showcase/look forward to!

If you’re launching soon after the Next Fest, send me an email so I can check out that version!

Block me if you use generative AI though. I won’t cover it.
October 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Got a Demo in the Next Fest? Share it below! I’ve got my week cleared out and would love to find some new gems to showcase/look forward to!

If you’re launching soon after the Next Fest, send me an email so I can check out that version!

Block me if you use generative AI though. I won’t cover it.
October 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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We should be asking this
c o n s t a n t l y.
October 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Here's how we handle manchildren on the Steam forums at No More Robots:
October 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Hang in there, struggling artists
October 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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19-year-old Leilani Payne who got sprayed directly in the eyes by federal police yesterday is back out at the Ice facility tonight.
October 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Shit is scary
Go play Caravan Sandwitch
It's a gorgeous game made by wonderful people and it's on sale right now if you need an affordable escape 💜

If you have played it, go give it a nice review. They got utterly reviewbombed by the right-wing chuds recently and could do with some kind words
Save 50% on Caravan SandWitch on Steam
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.
store.steampowered.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I tried out UNYIELDER a few days ago and got my face absolutely handed to me. Its a roguelite boss rush FPS where you only get ammo if you pull off a devastating parry- which I can imagine is catnip for the hardcore crowd who can to master it.

I on the other hand, am weak.

youtu.be/rclNK5AA5Gc #ad
Merciless Boss Rush FPS Roguelite - UNYIELDER
YouTube video by Wanderbots
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October 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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This year has had a ton of indie bangers.... But what about next year? Post your steam page/trailer/site below and show us what you're releasing in the next 12 months!

Reskeeeeeeeeeets welcome!
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ALT: a man with a beard wearing a wig and a coat
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October 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM