Pendulum Meadows Gazette

Steam Next Fest - October 2025 has wrapped up with great success. I had the chance to play many incredible demos, from Cairn - who knew climbing could be this engaging in a game - to Skater Story with its captivating presentation, and Final Sentence where the tension kept me on edge but landing first place felt absolutely incredible. Each game offered something unique, and honestly, exploring this diverse lineup was just as exciting as showcasing my own game during the festival. It was a week that reminded me why I fell in love with games in the first place.

> Cairn - The Game Bakers

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> Skate Story - by Sam Eng / Devolver Digital

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> Final Sentence - Button Mash / Polden Publishing

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#1 Quick Patch Friday (QPF) Launch: If you caught the mid-week update during Next Fest, you already know about this. I've introduced Quick Patch Friday - a rapid response system for critical fixes and improvements. Whenever urgent patches are needed, I'll deliver brief bulletins explaining the changes alongside the updated build. Think of it as my express lane for keeping the game smooth.

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#2 Upcoming Game Curation Series: I'm planning to start a curation series. While my game hasn't launched yet, I'm a developer who's also an avid gamer. Gaming is more than just my work - it's a genuine passion and hobby. I'm sure many of you feel the same way, perhaps even more strongly. So I want to share my gaming experiences and spotlight hidden gems you might have missed. It's not a difficult task, but it requires time and dedication to build up, so I'm starting early. Through this, I hope to not only promote my own work but also share the joy of discovering diverse gaming experiences with you all.

During Steam Next Fest, I received over 50 pieces of feedback through reviews, forums, and Discord - both positive impressions and suggestions for improvement. After removing duplicates, that's roughly 40 distinct feedback points. First and foremost, thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. I'm now working through each piece of feedback, carefully considering how to implement them while maintaining the game's core values and direction. Where possible, I'll incorporate all suggestions, adding extra layers of polish and detail to improve the experience. Stay tuned.

As a developer, this past week was incredibly fulfilling, but as a player, it was pure joy. Even though I was showing a demo, I experienced such a vibrant variety of games, and I'm planning to purchase several of them. I hope you all had an equally wonderful gaming week, discovering new favorites and enjoying the festival's incredible lineup. Let's keep building this journey together.

The Editor - "Your local community updates - let's build it together"