Indie game champion & critic Host of the Little Victories podcast: @littlevictoriesap.bsky.social Twitch, email & more: andresplays.carrd.cohttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mreipntevk2lGentle reminder to not unfairly compare yourself. There are many reasons some folks thrive more than others. At the end of the day, we're all just trying to connect with one another.24 Jul 2026 04:18 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mreipntevk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrdexr256s25Woah, this is the most succinct Desktop Explorer review I've ever read. Not only does it go deep into what makes it such an emotional gut punch, but it deftly describes its ingenious fakeOS puzzles while leaving room for wonder. If you read any game review today, let it be this one. https://brickthrow.com/post/desktopexplorerreview23 Jul 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdexr256s25https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrdn6kcysc2lAlthough Fading Echo's experimentation is not as intuitive as I wish it was, its protagonist reminded me so much of Frey from Forspoken I couldn't help but connect with her plight. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdn6kcysc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrdjln2zuk2eSteam now allows gifting games based on regional pricing which means *I* can gift YOU games. Add me on Steam and I may gift you one of the many indies I champion: 115496359823 Jul 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdjln2zuk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrdexr256s25Woah, this is the most succinct Desktop Explorer review I've ever read. Not only does it go deep into what makes it such an emotional gut punch, but it deftly describes its ingenious fakeOS puzzles while leaving room for wonder. If you read any game review today, let it be this one. https://brickthrow.com/post/desktopexplorerreview23 Jul 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdexr256s25https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrdbgsntck2xI remember Hana (@hananomaude.bsky.social) saying we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to great games. It's true. Wishlist A Sister's Journey! [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdbgsntck2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrd742lgwk2uI actually think it's important to take a strong stance on things. If you care when a studio uses genAI, supports bad actors, or its parent company fires thousands of employees, that is something you need to contend with. Bailing on your morals because a game "looks cool" says a lot about you.23 Jul 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd742lgwk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrcymwbuys23Fading Echo's comic book storytelling and water blob gameplay are its greatest strengths. While it does play into them more often than not, other elements could have used the same amount of care for a fuller package. Still, it's a worthy action adventure. Here is this week's review! https://pixelbytegaming.com/fading-echo-review-a-great-concept-in-need-of-polish/23 Jul 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcymwbuys23https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrc2xl7yqs2yGotta love how ominous these kid-friendly games start.23 Jul 2026 05:07 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrc2xl7yqs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrbwp7nssk2kPlay A Highland Song. You won't regret it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 03:51 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbwp7nssk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrbntfvxrk2kSo you're not gonna play Splatoon raiders with me?23 Jul 2026 01:12 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbntfvxrk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrbk3wchsc2cThe handsomest of Rays wrote a review of Celestial Return at Pixel Byte! And let me tell you his thoughts are worth reading. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jul 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbk3wchsc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mraoam7plk2mFading Echo is a charismatic new action-adventure game that turns its protagonist into a blob of water to face its puzzles and combat in creative ways. I spoke with its studio creator about its tabletop origins and storytelling ambitions. Here's my latest feature. https://pixelbytegaming.com/fading-echo-is-ready-to-make-a-massive-splash/22 Jul 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraoam7plk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrastyq3ls2vShe deserved so much better [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jul 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrastyq3ls2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mrasaf6xvc2bRemember when I said I would write more features for Pixel Byte? Hope you enjoy learning more about Fading Echo! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Jul 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrasaf6xvc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mraoam7plk2mFading Echo is a charismatic new action-adventure game that turns its protagonist into a blob of water to face its puzzles and combat in creative ways. I spoke with its studio creator about its tabletop origins and storytelling ambitions. Here's my latest feature. https://pixelbytegaming.com/fading-echo-is-ready-to-make-a-massive-splash/22 Jul 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraoam7plk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr7o4glk2k23It is always intriguing to hear about other people's experience when playing a game. Some might drop it because they did not connect with the characters or plot, for others it will be their most memorable adventure to date. This is why I fundamentally believe in trying things for yourself.22 Jul 2026 06:12 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7o4glk2k23https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr7o4glk2k23It is always intriguing to hear about other people's experience when playing a game. Some might drop it because they did not connect with the characters or plot, for others it will be their most memorable adventure to date. This is why I fundamentally believe in trying things for yourself.22 Jul 2026 06:12 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7o4glk2k23https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr7hukvoek23My lights went out briefly yesterday. Thank you autosave gods for saving me three hours of progress.22 Jul 2026 04:20 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7hukvoek23https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr6ykufwf227Now live on my usual Twitch schedule to celebrate the launch of Fading Echo! Come chill: twitch.tv/andresplays9321 Jul 2026 23:46 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6ykufwf227https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr6upwqfdc23A haircut for this heat.21 Jul 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6upwqfdc23https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr6s3oud7c27I wrote this! Fascinating Van Gogh art style and collaborative gameplay. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jul 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6s3oud7c27https://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr6nvgnspc2oThat was a great stream back! Thanks to @chipdip.bsky.social for the raid and everyone for hanging out. I'll be back with more Fading Echo in three hours. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jul 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6nvgnspc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/andresplays.bsky.social/post/3mr67x4oz7k2kI'm back! Let's celebrate the launch of Fading Echo. Come chat or lurk. Everyone's welcome: twitch.tv/andresplays9321 Jul 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:rouc5cqysj4eesmlmlds2cpy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr67x4oz7k2k