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A new competition page: Nebula Awards 2023 created March 19, 2026
A new competition page: Nebula Awards 2019 created March 19, 2026
JACK: 1% BATTERY — Save Her Before the Phone Dies, by JD Detective Thrillers Studio
Let's Eat, by Julian Grant
Twine
Galactic Tycoons, by RYNEDA
Custom
The Star Astraea, by Michael Amos
Custom
Never Ever Land, by Multiverse Studios
Ink
Hitzai, by ejtorre
Custom

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Reviews

MathBrush reviews Meteoric: "Make a deal with the devil (or an evil microphone) to become a rockstar" - See full review
ACE1212 reviews Hitzai: "Played this game" - See full review
jakomo reviews Expelled!: "It ain't easy bein' sleazy" - See full review
MathBrush reviews 'The Aegis Saga - Blood': "Complex fantasy game with multiple protagonists and extensive worldbuilding" - See full review
Wade Clarke reviews Homo Sapiens: "A day in the life of the rise of the wise human." - See full review

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IF Comp | Spring Thing | XYZZY Awards

Nebula Awards 2023 created March 19, 2026
Nebula Awards 2019 created March 19, 2026
Nebula Awards 2018 created March 19, 2026
Nebula Awards 2025 created March 16, 2026
Smoochie Jam 2026 created March 7, 2026
News on Iron ChIF (Season One Episode 1): Iron Chif S1E1 - Dishes are served! February 27, 2026 Details
NarraScope Showcase 2026 created February 23, 2026

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