10-year creator & Owncast advocate exploring indie games + alt platforms. Building authentic communities where real creators thrive beyond the mainstream
Indie Game Development & Industry
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.
Indie Game Development & Industry
Steam sales flood our wishlists with discounted indie games, but this creates a vicious cycle. When we always wait for 75% off, we're telling developers their months of work is worth just a few dollars. Here's how to find fair value and support the games we actually want to see made.
Resources
Consumers juggle 12-15 subscriptions spending $200+ monthly. How do creators build sustainable income without adding to subscription fatigue? The answer isn't lowering prices—it's designing value that feels essential, not expendable, in your audience's crowded subscription portfolio.
Indie Game Development & Industry
After years of online-only gaming, couch co-op is back! From indie gems to AAA hits, developers are rediscovering the magic of shared-screen play. Why? Because nothing beats the authentic connection of gaming together in the same room.
Community Platforms & Services
As gaming publications face shutdowns and acquisitions, content creators must adapt. Build your personal brand, embrace multiple platforms, develop direct audience support, and explore adjacent opportunities to create resilient, diversified income streams independent of traditional media.
Archive
Dive into the unknown with our FIRST 2 HOURS feature, where we explore the critical opening moments of today's most atmospheric sci-fi adventures. Will these games captivate from the start, or leave you lost in the void? Your journey begins here.
Tools and Technologies
The creator's dilemma: we need analytics to serve our audience better, but collecting too much data betrays the very people we aim to help. Where do you draw the line between helpful insights and digital surveillance?
Newsletter
Hey there, beautiful people! After fighting off what I'm pretty sure was the norovirus from hell (that swept through my entire household!), I'm back and ready to dive into all things Fediverse with you. This newsletter is packed with practical tips for escaping the YouTube algorithm
Site News
We're consolidating servers to reduce costs, affecting our Peertube and 2TonWaffle forums. The forums will shut down due to low activity, while Peertube will relaunch under a new URL with curated content. The Owncast instance will also move, providing a fresh start. Changes will occur gradually.
Platforms
PeerTube's mobile app reaches version 1, now offering account login functionality, comment capabilities, subscription management, and playlist creation. This major update transforms the app from its limited initial release into a comprehensive mobile experience for PeerTube users.
Platforms
Moonbeam launches new public realms for creators across diverse niches! From Music and Arts to Gaming and IRL streaming, these community spaces welcome all content creators. Stream your passion and get featured on Moonbeam's front page. Explore at moonbeam.stream.
Podcast
AI can convert your newsletter to a podcast instantly, but listeners crave human connection, not efficiency. Real voices create authentic moments that algorithms can't replicate. The future of podcasting balances technology with the irreplaceable power of genuine conversation.
