With so many things going on in the world right now, it can be hard to jump online and talk about video games. But, I think it's important to remind ourselves video games mean a lot of things to a lot of different people and not take for granted the joy they bring us.

ArTorr has officially passed 100,000 Subscribers!! My mind is blown, and my heart is full. Thank you to everyone who made this possible-- making these videos for you has meant the world to me ♥️

A beautiful video essay about Rogue One. Really glad Youtube recommanded me this video. I'll be glad to watch @parkesharman.bsky.social other videos over the next months !

Another week, another Andor Podcast with All Star Wars 🔥 This time, Mike and I talked about Episode 4-6. Check it out!! youtu.be/BD_LjO7YNxQ?...

For the next four weeks, I'll be teaming up with my good friend Mike (All Star Wars) to talk about ANDOR Season 2. The first podcast, about the 3-episode premiere, is up now on his channel. Check it out!! youtu.be/mrElJHdBsHU?...

Gotta wait a whole week for more Andor

Surprise, surprise: Andor Season 2 is off to a phenomenal start. This is Star Wars at its smartest, deepest, and most nuanced. We are clearly going to tackle some *heavy* stuff this season. And I'm honestly shocked by some of what we've tackled already. Tuesdays are gonna be so damn exciting.

So close to the 2nd and final season of Andor this brilliant piece left me enthused and hopeful. A must watch for Star Wars fans!

Be sure to give our guests a follow as well ✨🩵 @crystalkyber.bsky.social @ohcatrina.bsky.social @parkesharman.bsky.social @jonahedward.bsky.social @kryptontoalderaan.bsky.social

You'll be seeing me on the Wayseekers Celebration coverage in just an hour!! www.youtube.com/live/Bqex72F...

"...They'll talk about the scope and making of this season, some of the places they shot, the places their characters go, and talk about revolution. And then Tony Gilroy will drop the F-bomb. What, that's not on your bingo card?!" - @parkesharman.bsky.social's Andor Panel speculation

Celebration Station LIVE! - Day 2 ✨ Check out our coverage schedule, beginning at 9PM EST/6PM PST! We'll be speaking with both @parkesharman.bsky.social & @jonahedward.bsky.social immediately following each panel. Join us in the chat to talk all things SWC Japan 🩵 #StarWarsCelebration

Joining us as the first guest for Day 2 is none other than @parkesharman.bsky.social, aka ArTorr to discuss ANDOR SEASON 2’s panel… With the show being just a week away, we don’t expect much news. But it’ll still be a great time to discuss the upcoming season!

"The myth that Rogue One Shattered" is completely worth the time to watch. It's not another "making of" or deep dive into Star Wars lore, it asks the question "what happens if you remove the myth?" Star Wars geeks and History nerds, I encourage you to take the time to watch and absorb this video

Find strength in each other ❤️

This essay is a must watch . This is how I feel about Rogue One, about Andor. These are the words that I couldn't find. And follow Parkes. He's got amazing stuff on his channel. youtu.be/L7usTcVYZRo?...

Yall. I've had my videos blow up before. It's been a while, but I'm no stranger to when it happens. But holy shit dude. The way this Rogue One video is getting picked up by the algo has me floored. The amount of comments, the amount of positivity in those comments. Unbelievably grateful. Thank you.

Video Essays have a new king, folks. Go watch this incredible piece tying Rogue One & Andor (obliquely) to their real world inspiration & the undeniably prescient ties to our own reality in the near future. Follow @parkesharman.bsky.social (their video) while you’re at it. youtu.be/L7usTcVYZRo?...

🕯️NEW ARTORR VIDEO🕯️ Nine years ago, #RogueOne told the story of the courageous Rebels who stole the plans to the Death Star. But beneath its surface, it told another story: one that was terrifyingly closer to reality. please share or repost, I'd super appreciate it!! 💚 youtu.be/L7usTcVYZRo?si

The video is live now for all Patreon supporters! www.patreon.com/c/artorrpres...

MY NEXT VIDEO, The Myth That Rogue One Shattered, goes live on ArTorr on March 31st. Patreon supporters will get early access to the video this Friday, March 28. I hope you enjoy it!! youtu.be/Wuti-0NF7IQ?...

Exciting things happening later today 👀

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Star Wars Episode III Revenge Of The Sith. I had the distinct pleasure of carrying on my Star Wars poster series and creating new key art for Lucasfilm & Disney to celebrate... plus the film will be back in theatres in April!

The time has finally come. Here's your ArTorr roadmap for 2025. A list of videos I'm planning on working on this year, all about movies, video games, or shows that either you wanted me to talk about, or I wanted to talk about. Check it out!! 😃👇 youtu.be/SiaucoHtD7o

Making a fun announcement later today... watch this space 👀

Gloriously edited, and pointedly topical. Outstanding, as always.

🔥NEW ARTORR VIDEO 🔥 After rewatching #TheCloneWars last year, I decided to make one final video on the show. What I ended up making is one of the most special edits I've ever done. please share or RT, I'd super appreciate it!! ❤️ Check it OUT! youtu.be/km5_4qpN3DI

My next video, Remember The Clone Wars, goes live on YouTube TOMORROW at 8:00 PM EST. It's live now for all Patreon supporters. www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

My next video, Remember The Clone Wars, goes live on YouTube TOMORROW at 8:00 PM EST. It's live now for all Patreon supporters. www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

ArTorr would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! Stay warm, enjoy yourself, and may you NEVER run out of forks!!

Late night early Christmas morning, and a game I've never played is on my mind, so it's time to watch this beautifully edited overview from @parkesharman.bsky.social once again before bed. youtu.be/p2zNCyZTS_M?...

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Remember to focus on your audience They’re there for you, your work, and your community. Give them your attention and not the people constantly trying to get under your skin to distract you from what really matters.

I started playing Dragon Age Origins for the first time recently and I REALLY want to keep going with it, but I'm ALSO hooked on Marvel Rivals, and Black Ops 6, and Helldivers 2's amazing new update, and Indiana Jones just came out, AND I still need to beat SW Outlaws... TOO MANY GAMES

Tonight's Game Awards was far and away the best the show has ever been. Still room for improvement (let more devs accept their awards!), but overall an awesome step torwards making this the show that it needs to be to become a successful celebration of the games industry.

So excited for the fantastic team at @hinterland.bsky.social . We just announced BLACKFROST: The Long Dark 2, at @thegameawardsfeed.bsky.social. Can't wait to bring you into this new world and a different take on the "quiet apocalypse". www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wlt...

NAUGHTY DOG'S NEW GAME LOOKS PHENOMENAL OH MY GOD

Beautiful moment. Big ups to Geoff Keighly for doing the right thing here.

BREAKING: CD Projekt has unveiled The Witcher 4 with a six-minute trailer that confirms Ciri as protagonist. bit.ly/3Zy0WiX #TheGameAwards

THE WITCHER 4 AHHHHHH

On Friday, Keegan and Naf of The One With The Films‬ podcast invited me to talk about Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi, which is a CRAZY movie if you've never seen it. It was a great chat. Please check it out! Bless up gamers!! www.youtube.com/live/wB7DyOB...

Didn't love that first episode of Skeleton Crew but that second episode was AWESOME. I was genuinely upset when the credits hit, I was so ready for more. It's pretty clear where the story is going, but I can already tell I'm going to have a lot of fun. Also Nick Frost droid ROCKS

Today was very busy at work, so this "more to share" will have to wait until later this week. BUT if you're a Patreon supporter, I've just dropped the first edition of "ArTorr Monthly," a monthly newsletter about future videos. Check it out, give it a read 😄 www.patreon.com/posts/artorr...

November was simultaneously the longest month and shortest month ever. So much happened so quickly. But December's here all the same. Making great progress on 2 videos. Working on shorts, and even returning to Twitch. Going out with a bang this year. Will share more with all of you tomorrow 🫡

It takes a long time to be correct and a very short time to be wrong!

🚨NEW DOCUMENTARY Kojima and The Real Metal Gear Solid is a new 50+ minute documentary from @javedlsterritt.bsky.social (Good Blood) on the untold truths beneath Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid series. Available now on Second Wind! Shares appreciated!

Hey Bluesky! I'm Parkes. I run ArTorr, a YouTube channel where I make video essays and documentaries about video games, movies, and television. If you followed me here from Twitter I'll be posting video updates more regularly here going forward (as well as opinions on media, news, etc)!