We had a great time putting together this list featuring some of our favorite #indiegames from the @Steam @wingsfundme #WomensDay sale! @amandajotien organized contributions from @sam_martinelli, @aamcdani, @BenRashkovich, and more! 🎮 in the 🧵. Read at

Looking to scratch that collectathon itch ahead of Donkey Kong Bananza? . In our review of @zocklabs's Ruffy and the Riverside, learn why this indie platformer is greater than the sum of its rougher parts. #indiegames #platformers #collectathons.

Want to embrace your inner weebhood? Our writer Jason Toro has a few tips for you:.

While @11bitstudios' The Alters has its imperfections (including the minor use of GenAI), it's still a great game made by real people, as seen in this endearing Easter Egg video found by @amandajotien. And you can't forget those @chris_and_jack films!

How do our writers at The Punished Backlog feel about the Switch 2 roughly a month after release? Check out their thoughts in the latest Punished Chat!

For the latest Therapy Gaming, Gary Wilson discusses the messiness of grief and the complicated family dynamics in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33:

Ten years after its release, how should we feel about Batman: Arkham Knight? The Punished Backlog's Mark Bowers says. it's complicated:.

Another #gamereview! Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo from @PocketTrap and @PMStudiosUSA released last month, and it is simply sublime. Great Zelda-esque overworld, terrific puzzles, and many more secrets to uncover. Our review:

@animalcrossing @LocalThunk @BannerSaga @stoicstudio @TrinketStudios @celeste_game @MaddyThorson @KoeiTecmoUS @molassesflood @TeamCherryGames @HAL_Laboratory @NintendoAmerica @nextlevelgames @Nintendo @BandaiNamcoUS @Pokemon @FuturLab @simogo @MegaCrit @ConcernedApe @aladdinx_jp @house_house @sam_martinelli 🧵 Our list of the 23 Best Games on Nintendo Switch features writing by Allison McDaniel @aamcdani, @amandajotien, Clint Morrison, Jr., @David_Silbert, Gary Wilson @grtnpwrfl, Lauryl Fischer, Mark Bowers, @sam_martinelli, and Zack Gulinello. Read here:

@animalcrossing @LocalThunk @BannerSaga @stoicstudio @TrinketStudios @celeste_game @MaddyThorson @KoeiTecmoUS @molassesflood @TeamCherryGames @HAL_Laboratory @NintendoAmerica @nextlevelgames @Nintendo @BandaiNamcoUS @Pokemon @FuturLab @simogo @MegaCrit @ConcernedApe @aladdinx_jp @house_house Writer and Editor @sam_martinelli says: "The Switch hosted the games that have inspired our writing, not just because of its top-tier first-party content, but also because of the tons of incredible indies and solid third-party ports that graced the hardware." #NintendoSwitch2.

@animalcrossing @LocalThunk @BannerSaga @stoicstudio @TrinketStudios @celeste_game @MaddyThorson @KoeiTecmoUS @molassesflood @TeamCherryGames @HAL_Laboratory @NintendoAmerica @nextlevelgames @Nintendo @BandaiNamcoUS @Pokemon @FuturLab 🧵: Sayonara Wild Hearts by @simogo, Slay the Spire by @MegaCrit, Stardew Valley by @ConcernedApe, Suika Game by @aladdinx_jp, Super Mario Odyssey by #Nintendo, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate by @BandaiNamcoUS @Nintendo, and Untitled Goose Game by @house_house. ➡️.

@animalcrossing @LocalThunk @BannerSaga @stoicstudio @TrinketStudios @celeste_game @MaddyThorson @KoeiTecmoUS @molassesflood @TeamCherryGames @HAL_Laboratory @NintendoAmerica 🧵: Luigi’s Mansion 3 by @nextlevelgames Nintendo, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe by @Nintendo, Metroid Dread by @NintendoAmerica, New Pokémon Snap by @BandaiNamcoUS #nintendo The @Pokemon Company, PowerWash Simulator by @FuturLab, continued ➡️.

@animalcrossing @LocalThunk @BannerSaga @stoicstudio @TrinketStudios @celeste_game @MaddyThorson @KoeiTecmoUS 🧵: The Flame in the Flood by @molassesflood, Hollow Knight by @TeamCherryGames, Kirby and the Forgotten Land by @HAL_Laboratory @NintendoAmerica, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, continued ➡️.

🧵: @animalcrossing New Horizons by Nintendo, Balatro by @LocalThunk, The @BannerSaga Trilogy by @stoicstudio, Battle Chef Brigade by @TrinketStudios, .@celeste_game by @MaddyThorson, Fire Emblem: Three Houses by Intelligent Systems and @KoeiTecmoUS, continued ➡️.

While we're excited about the #NintendoSwitch2, it's the perfect time to pay tribute to its predecessor! Read our list of The 23 Best Games on the Nintendo Switch: . #videogames in the 🧵 thread!

RT @WeAreChannel37: We're starting to see some coverage from our preview at PAX East hitting! Check out this fantastic piece by our friends….

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (@SandfallGames, @Kepler_Interact) is fantastic---and it all starts in the first hour. But WHY does it work so well? @amandajotien breaks down the writing choices made in the first hour of the game (with no spoilers):

A Case Against Fall Guys’ New Randomized Daily Challenges to @Mediatonic from our newest writer, Lauryl Fischer: "After nearly three years of devoted #FallGuys play, our favorite game had duped us. Our game nights were never going to be the same.".

At a dark time for this industry, it's important to remember why we play games in the first place: to face setbacks, find new opportunities, and always hit continue. To honor game devs and journalists alike, here are our top 50 #videogames ever: .

"In @KaizenGameWorks's PARADISE KILLER, humanity’s darkness is the core. In PROMISE MASCOT AGENCY, light is at the heart," writes @amandajotien. "Rarely do I play a video game where I think there’s a little something for almost everyone." Our review:

Check out all the biggest updates and news from the #Nintendo #Switch2 direct today! @amandajotien recapped live and has updated with Switch 2 cost, specs, and games. Read here: