First 2 Hours
Dark Side Detective is a charming point-and-click adventure with stellar writing, memorable characters, and supernatural mysteries. Detective McQueen and the hilariously incompetent Officer Dooley investigate paranormal cases through clever puzzles and pop culture humor. 7/10 Waffles!
Platforms and Services
With Kick offering 95/5 revenue splits versus Twitch's 50/50, streamers face a tough choice: chase better money or stick with established audiences? Smart creators are ditching loyalty for strategy, weighing audience migration against financial opportunity.
Platforms and Services
Algorithm changes are inevitable, but your success doesn't have to be uncertain. Learn how to stay ahead of platform updates, adapt quickly to policy shifts, and build a creator strategy that thrives regardless of what changes come next.
Newsletter
This week was absolute gaming chaos! Nintendo Switch 2 launched at $500 with packaging drama, Twitch's affiliate system crashed from updates, and StreamElements hit more layoffs. Plus GOG's new one-click mods and PeerTube 7.2 improvements. Catch up on all the madness!
Platforms and Services
Social media feels like musical chairs these days. Just when you get comfortable on one platform, the music changes and you're scrambling to find your new digital home. Users are migrating based on privacy, authenticity, and genuine connection over performative posting.
Indie Gaming
Just when Summer Game Fest wrapped up its blockbuster showcase, Day of the Devs reminded us why indie games are gaming's true heart. This curated presentation proved that the most unforgettable experiences often come in smaller packages, celebrating fearless creativity and passionate developers.
Independent Creator
Content creation feels like a never-ending marathon. The pressure to constantly produce fresh content can drain even passionate creators. The secret isn't working harder, it's working smarter with systems that protect your energy and creativity.
The 2TonWaffle is a independent endeavor that covers alternative platforms, independent creators, and the indie gaming world.
From Switch's massive indie library to Steam Deck's PC power, mobile convenience to retro charm, each platform excels with different game types. Consider your priorities: library size, performance, battery life, or portability for the perfect match.
Discover indie gaming's hidden treasures! From pixel art platformers to innovative puzzlers, these overlooked gems deserve recognition. Share your favorite indie discovery—what made it special? How did you find it? Help us build the ultimate treasure map!
Cultist Simulator throws you into cosmic horror card management without tutorials, creating initial confusion that either drives players away or pulls them into its fascinating occult embrace. 7/10 - rewarding for patient puzzle-lovers.
We've all got that one game gathering digital dust—bought with the best intentions, haunting our backlog for years. Mine? The Witcher 3, silently judging me since 2017. Sometimes the weight of expectations is heavier than any RPG inventory.
Algorithms promised reach but delivered dependency. While most creators chase viral moments, smart ones are building something more valuable: direct relationships. Email lists and RSS feeds aren't 'old school'—they're freedom.
While trending content grabs attention, evergreen content builds wealth. Master the 80/20 rule: 80% timeless value + 20% trend surfing. Your "boring" how-to guide will still drive traffic years later, while yesterday's viral post fades into obscurity.
Strict schedules vs. creating when inspiration strikes—which builds better audiences? The answer isn't what you think. Most successful creators use a hybrid approach that honors both consistency and creativity. Discover how to find your perfect balance.
Cryofall tested every ounce of patience I had - a survival crafting game that's molasses-slow with obtuse tutorials and mysteriously hidden seeds. Great potential buried under frustrating pacing. 6/10 waffles for patient players only.
The audio revolution is here: $50 microphones now outperform studio gear that cost 20x more just a decade ago. Professional sound is no longer a luxury—it's table stakes. The barrier to broadcast-quality audio has been obliterated. Can you afford NOT to upgrade?
In a world of AI-generated everything, authenticity becomes the ultimate differentiator. This week we explore platform consolidation, the human cost of artificial content, and building genuine creator communities that prioritize real connections over algorithmic reach.
Game tutorials have evolved from thick instruction manuals to invisible masterpieces. The best don't feel like tutorials at all—they create situations where players naturally discover abilities through play, building confidence and mastery without interruption.
For every Zelda symphony that sells out concert halls, dozens of equally magnificent game soundtracks remain hidden gems. These unsung masterpieces didn't fail due to lack of quality—they simply belonged to games that never achieved mainstream success.
