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Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 28, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    TOEM 2 continues TOEM’s legacy of being extraordinarily charming (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Play time: 4.5 hoursPlayed on: AYN ThorDifficulty: Default<img alt="Keyart Logo.png" class="sizing-normal" height="582" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wVK_!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstac

  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    Becoming the harbinger of chaos with Astro Bot (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Warning: The beginning contains some spoilers about one of the levels I am about to enter one of the two levels that just unlocked when my husband pipes up and tells me that I should try the other one first. I ask why, and he just says that it’s really good. So I oblige and guide my little bot friend to enter the other level.I progress through the level a little bit (which is basically a giant maze of hot baths), then I slap the chest that contains the newest powerup. I eagerly wait to see what

  3. Issue · Sep 10, 2026

    In a nutshell: Summer 2026 (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    I was supposed to write the ‘‘in a nutshell’’ series monthly. That was the plan. Then came May, and I realized I had skipped April and didn’t write anything for it. So I merged the two together. Then I told myself that I wouldn’t skip months anymore — I wanted this series to be a reminder of how I passed my year. Unfortunately, 3 months have passed since then, and I found myself having to merge all of summer together in one post.Oh well.That’s the result of having a very busy but very fun summer

  4. Issue · Aug 13, 2026

    Servant of the Lake is the quintessential Rusty Lake experience (review & giveaway!) (opens the original)

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    Play time: 5 hoursPlayed on: Steam Deck & MacBook AirDifficulty: DefaultWelcome to the Vanderboom house, home to the infamous Vanderboom family! Visitors are arriving soon, and you are meant to start your housekeeping duties immediately! Solve the puzzles needed to fulfill your daily tasks, look after the household, welcome the visitor and ensure their comfort while helping the family achieve their alchemical ambitions! Servant of the Lake is the new premium point-and-click adventure in the Rust

  5. Issue · Aug 4, 2026

    Final Fantasy VI holds up even after 30 years (opens the original)

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    Play time: 30 hoursPlayed on: AYN ThorDifficulty: DefaultThe War of the Magi caused magic to disappear from the world. A thousand years later, humanity relies on machines - until they find a young woman with mysterious powers. The magicite system allows players to customize which abilities, magic spells, and summons the party members learn. All the playable characters have their own stories, goals, and destinies. Journey through their interwoven fates in this sweeping melodrama.<div class="capti

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