Let's not be too judgemental - it's a struggle to source original art when you're *checks notes* generating billions in revenue from one of the most popular games of the modern era.

You can't write eloquent wordy responses to people anymore because they'll just think that you fed an AI prompter or something. Despite, you know... *gestures vaguely to thousands of words in Wordpress articles over multiple years*

"Topics that trigger writers and bloggers of bluesky", continued...

I feel like this year's VGM playlist will be something that others will need to fill for me. I'll be able to add tracks from Shinobi and maybe P5X, but otherwise... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.

I'm already contemplating year-end round-up thoughts for @disposablemedia.bsky.social - there's going to be a lot of text about things that came out before 2025, because it's just been that kind of year. If nothing else I'll try and mention Earthbound and Dark Souls, as they were genuine highlights.

This week, #RandomGameSaturday led me to the small stack of GB carts, and the unboxed SML1 I picked up a while ago. I always preferred the sprites and presentation on 2, but I admire the simplicity of this. And it got its own rap song!

epic pro gamer skills montage

okay, USB headset volume is also way better than the standard Realtek audio driver for the desktop, so that's a bit more workable...

#nowplaying soupeduprecords.bandcamp.com/track/wobmas...

The Chrono Trigger Piano Soundscape Arrangement album is rolling out now worldwide on iTunes and Amazon Music for digital purchase. The CD release has launched today in Japan with other regions following next month: www.rpgsite.net/news/19022-c...

1. WTF? 2. The series didn't need part 3, and barely needed part 2 3. and yes Lethal Weapon probably did it better. Or numerous other buddy-cops 4. but really, WTF? 5. but if you *are* doing a part 4, use it as an opportunity to take the piss out of the government. That would be awesome.

Watched the first of my Bluray gifts, Naked Gun 2025. Very rapid-fire with the humour, which means that enough will land over time to make it worthwhile. (I particularly liked Gustafson's confession, and the "internal monologue(s)" moment at the beginning 😁)

The Steam Awards 2025 is open for nominations! Now through December 1, make your voice heard and nominate your favorites from this year. Finish your tasks and get your Steam Awards Nomination Committee Badge. store.steampowered.com/steamawards/...

I've mostly listened to EPs this year, but Here & Now might end up being a notable album release. Nothing too daring or weird - just some quality feelgood vocal D&B ✨ soundcloud.com/flava_d/sets...

Despite life stuff, I'll try to enjoy my birthday today. I'm treating the sale purchase of Double Dragon Gaiden that I haven't started as a makeshift present. Also: the Chocolate Orange that I, er, ate yesterday evening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MksA...

Problem: desktop volume weirdly tame even when at 100% Apparent solution: change the Windows output to my smart monitor, connect to the monitor with bluetooth earphones, crank the volume of the monitor up What do you mean "just improve your PC audio hardware?"

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is free to own on Steam (offer ends Nov 23) buff.ly/pjY24hk

SEGA reveals SEGA LABBIES teddy bear line featuring Sonic, Yakuza and Persona http://gonintendo.com/contents/55218-sega-reveals-sega-labbies-teddy-bear-line-featuring-sonic-yakuza-and-persona #sega #sonic

The RROD was a nightmare, but this was my first "online" console as I never used DreamArena and my OG Xbox was hacked. Things like voice chat and the Marketplace were new concepts for me and it was still an exciting generational leap - before we had the safer iterations from the 8th gen onwards.

Nobody: No-one: Brain: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwLl...

There are a few notable discounts in the PlayStation Store sale; 50% off Persona 4 Golden, 75% off 13 Sentinels; 80% off Hotline Miami. Offers end 1/12.

#nowplaying soundcloud.com/livtet/sets/... - a bit slower than my usual D&B sharing. @campfireburning.bsky.social you might like the general vibe of these coupe of tracks :)

Vampire Crawlers Trailer www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b6d... "Deal world-ending combos and blitz through infested dungeons! Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is a casual, turn‑based deckbuilder with roguelite elements."

Geoff, your platforms are glorified ad spots that enjoy regurgitation from the press after the fact: anyone who provides you with enough incentive is telling you how to run them.

If you see this, QTP with your top games you’ve played in 2025 so far (or don't - it's all good) #gaming #promosky #gamesky

List of consoles/game systems I have actually owned, or were in my family growing up: C64 NES Mega Drive Master System converter for Mega Drive GB, GBP, GBC PS1 DC GBA PS2 Xbox DS PSP Xbox 360 PS4 SNES Mini PS5

New musics! Fresh Prince with that TWEWY beat: youtu.be/2IIZiMKT81g

A rare food/drink review. Perhaps unsurprisingly, limited edition gingerbread flavour Pepsi tastes very similar to what I remember limited edition ginger flavour Pepsi tasting like. It's nice, but I don't think I'd have it often.

Never owned a GC but I’ve been interested in its RPGs - Baten Kaitos has been on my bucket list for a while… (I think it got a remaster?)

I saw some discourse around the Zelda movie stills and Link not wearing his "iconic green cap", so I went to the Internet Archive and skimmed through Super Mario Bros. (1993) *81 minutes* pass before Hoskins and Leguizamo wear their red and green overalls. We were a lot more patient back then.

"ChatGPT, people think I'm a generous human being and not an uncharitable ghoul - what can be done about this catastrophic turn of events?"

Hytale is saved. New Blog Post LIVE -> hytale.com/news/2025/11...

#nowplaying soundcloud.com/drumandbassa...

Okay so I originally thought I wouldn't have played anything listed in the nominations for the Expedition 33 Awards, but I did see Shinobi and P5: Phantom X. And that Destiny mobile game I tried for five minutes.

'Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Plus' is coming to Android and iOS. Already on Nintendo Switch and PC. youtu.be/U4HlOdhbN6U?...

GenAI defence in game dev is like "it was placeholder art and it slipped through!" When I was younger I developed little Flash "toys" and built script around bright coloured boxes as my "placeholders" - that's how I remembered to insert actual graphics later. I figured it was common practice.

GabeN impresses us with new tech & devs impress us with new software - Kentum shorturl.at/cv63g, Tormented Souls 2 @pqube.bsky.social, Escape Simulator 2 @pinestudio.bsky.social + more @mhgaming.bsky.social mhg.podbean.com/e/298-fully-...

This is like a withered hand bursting up through the earth while Sony's hurriedly grabbing a shovel and trying to keep it buried.

Sorry John Lewis, but the perfect alternative take on Where Love Lives already happened in 1996: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Faqf...

These browser-hosted shooters are pretty impressive. Creating a private room is locked behind a subscription thing - but presumably if your friends are ready to join, you can just make a public room and limit the open slots?

Nobody tell Steven Poole... : P

Earthbound (I’ve been playing older games for most of the year…)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players call out "awful" apparent use of generative AI for in-game calling cards www.eurogamer.net/call-of-duty...

At one point in time, cinematic set-piece action in games was "riding an elevator through the control tower stage in Bionic Commando whilst being chased by an attack helicopter and listening to Tim Follin at his absolute best"

That this is an official thing on the Nintendo UK YouTube gives me life. Marketing got *bars*. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHkD...

I played FFIX for the first time this year and was really impressed - it’s instantly up there with the best of the series. I also made a massive post thread detailing my adventures; I’ll try and link to this in a reply below…

Are we finally getting the dream team of Samus Aran and John Metroid?

If Tetris Effect was the best thing since sliced bread. Then Lumines Arise is the best thing since Tetris Effect. A wonderful reimagining of a modern day puzzle classic. Listen to my thoughts on the @enhance-experience.com masterpiece. www.mentalhealthgaming.com/lumines-arise/

LRT: I can't believe it's that time again; "Dan hasn't played anything from this year"-o' clock.