The other day I ended up explaining dial-up internet to some prospective IT law students. I even played the modem noise! Highly recommend: the horror on these 20-somethings' faces as you try to explain you couldn't use the internet and make a phone call at the same time is palpable. #blutoid

Seems like today is embargo day for Pragmata, and it's getting excellent reviews. Can't wait! #blutoid

Subject to change based on my whimsy. Honorable mentions: - Thomas Was Alone for impact - Ace Attorney for favorite story rather than 'best' - Vanillaware for art style - Ike (PoR) for protagonist - Xenoblade for soundtrack - SMT / Persona for combat - Mario Power Tennis for nostalgia #blutoid

Today I'm turning 35, which means I'm now officially old enough to be the gruff, world-weary, far-past-his-prime mentor to a band of plucky JRPG heroes. And, I mean...yeah checks out. #blutoid

Today at the supermarket I picked an item from the shelf, dropped it, one-hand caught it, fumbled it for like 10 seconds, finally secured it...and then dropped it again immediately after. All the while a cute girl was stood a few meters behind me. I may never get over this. Pray for me. #blutoid

The Styx games (technically Of Orcs and Men spinoffs) are really underrated, as stealth games go. Currently playing through Blades of Greed after replaying the first two. The level design in particular is fantastic in all of them, there's like 3 or 4 ways to get to any location. #blutoid

Moviegoers, help me out. Unique popcorn buckets aren't really a thing over here, but they're going to be selling the Yoshi one. If someone wasn't that into popcorn, but was a huge Nintendo nerd, could said person fill these with potato chips or M&Ms or something? Not asking for a friend. #blutoid

Chuck Norris doesn't die, he ascends to the elemental plane of badassery. The man, the legend, the ultimate meme from a simpler, more innocent time. #blutoid

The other day I went to see Dara O'Briain during his Netherlands tour. Was absolutely incredible, I literally had a muscle ache the next day from laughing so hard. #blutoid

#blutoid, I was not prepared for that train game. Neither are you. Current status:

I didn't quite have the details right, but I definitely had the gist of it. I was bang-on with the foreshadowing I thought I spotted. Pretty neat! #blutoid

I'm nearing the end of the new Paranormasight, and I finally have a theory as to who the player character really is. If I'm right, I'll commend myself for being a clever boy, and the game for some really inventive foreshadowing. #blutoid

I hope that a 2027 release will give Wind and Waves enough time in the oven now. I liked the gameplay loop of Scarlet/Violet, just not...the rest of it. Make that again, but polished, and I'm down. Also I call dibs on judgey birb. #blutoid

Some of my favourite Pokes! Eevee has been my favorite since I was a child. Since then, he has become like a secondary mascot to the series. Unfortunately, through no fault of my own, I have become Basic(TM). I liked Eevee before it was cool dammit! #blutoid

Say what you will about us; the branding is always on point. #blutoid

Pragmata just became my most anticipated game. Demo was really fun, so if the full game lives up to this, it'll be something special. I don't know which madlad thought combined hacking + shooting at the same time would work...but somehow it actually does. #blutoid

Just finished the Nioh 3 demo with very mixed opinions. Combat is still among the best in the genre, but what I liked about Nioh is the tight level design. Those ninja hideouts and sprawling castles were amazing. ...so I really didn't want Nioh: Elden Ring edition. #blutoid

I sometimes play through classic game series, just to get a bit of 'history' and see how a series has changed over time. Going through Ratchet and Clank now. I have to say, the jump from R&C1 to R&C2 is one of the biggest jumps in quality I've ever seen. 2 is like the first...but good. #blutoid

Drop a Villain you actually love. #blutoid

I can't even begin to explain MFW I hear about a new Ben & Dan game, decide to go check out the Steam page, and be immediately greeted by Alex Horne. #blutoid

I just learned that not only did they make a Slay the Spire-like about Fairy Tail, they ALSO made a chibi-2D Fairy Tail beach volleyball game. They're both kinda fun, but as an unapologetic fan of the anime, only one of these games is 'correct'. #blutoid

Post a game you remember playing but nobody else remembers. This was a small game you'd get for free when returning some amount of empty batteries. It was frustrating, and I played this before I had any idea what good game design was, but the animation holds up okay! #blutoid

It wasn't close. What can I say; game's good. Runner-up was Xenoblade X with what would be an easy win any other year at 90-ish. And if you're wondering what happened in August... Metaphor ReFantazio happened. #blutoid

Well then. #blutoid

So the other day I bought a roomba. And like any well-adjusted, responsible, grown-ass man, I turned it into a Rareware character. Its name is Beep-0, after Mario + Rabbids. #blutoid

Is there a Grinch or Scrooge version for New Year's? Because it's me. Humbug. Humbug I say! #blutoid

I forget who it was, but someone told me not to sleep on Astro's Playroom before jumping into the full Astro Bot game. Man, spot on. What a joyful little game that was. I didn't know I needed the PS5's GPU singing at me, but here we are. #blutoid

Just got back from Return of the King Extended at my local theatre, capping off three days of LotR. These days it's hard to keep my attention on it for the full 12 hours, but when forced to on the big screen it's still magical. Astounding film-making, no notes. #blutoid

If all goes well, my PS5 should be arriving tomorrow. (Curtains too, final touches of the apartment) What are your recommendations for PS and PS+ games to get? Currently I'm looking forward to Astro Bot, Bloodborne, Gravity Rush, and Sly Cooper. So what else needs to be up there? #blutoid

I have found the Ur-apple, Apple Prime, the One True Apple. 🍎 #blutoid

There's this Dutch TV show that only runs 2x 7 days a year, where they make Weird Al parody songs of news items. Every week they also host a celebrity guest who does a parody of their own song. Now I didn't know this week's guest, SERA, but man I'm in love. What a beaming smile she has! #blutoid

A neat detail about MP4's opening is that Samus' scan visor keeps returning "Statue of unknown lifeform made out of unknown substance"... And the second she gets psychic powers the visor is like "This is a statue of John Alienguy III, head priest of the So-and-so, made of Unobtainium." #blutoid

It's very surreal to be holding a fictional book in my allegedly real hands. I try not to buy much merch if I can help it, but this is just super neat. I've always liked this art, and Rosalina is my favorite Mario character too. #blutoid

Yeah, I'm a 150cc player. #blutoid

I saw someone who had turned the Swerve Star into the Millenium Puzzle, so I decided to make this instead. I think it turned out pretty well, but I wouldn't hold it against you if you scored it just 6,5/10. #blutoid

Tomorrow is the Big Move. 11 boxes, plus a whole bunch of bags. It'll be a thing. Going from a 34m2 studio rental to a 65m2 apartment I by some miracle now...own? Wait, that doesn't sound right; surely one doesn't OWN the place they eat, sleep, and play videogames? In this economy?! #blutoid

I was never that hyped for the first Mario movie, but I enjoyed it fine. This one though, I'm actually quite excited! Elements from Sunshine, Galaxy, Odyssey, and Wonder could be very neat. Plus, Best Girl Rosalina being badass as she damn well should. #blutoid

Forgive me, Miyamoto, for I have sinned... It looks like I'll be getting my first Playstation console soon. I needed an ISP for the new home, and it turns out a provider who was already on my shortlist is offering a free PS5 with a two-year contract. Couldn't let that slide! #blutoid

Don't do it, you sickos. Don't you do it! I'm watching you, #blutoid, you leave wholesome Kirby out of this!

#blutoid I'm trying to clean my old apartment before moving out and security deposit inspections. Me: "Oh god no, how am I ever going to get this awful stain out?!" The humble steelwool brush:

"Hades time!" "Pokémon time!" "Hades time!" "Pokémon time!" ... "Absolum time!" "Absolum time, fire!" #blutoid

I really like how Hades handles the story-telling, and it's something I think more games should emulate. That said, it's becoming very clear in the post-game that the characters are playing catch-up. Hecate just commented on something I unlocked literally 15 hours ago. #blutoid

Just rolled credits on Hades 2. I'm also currently re-reading Stephen Fry's Mythos series. I think I like Hades so much because it's basically Mythos: The Game (or Mythos is Hades: The Novel). The Gods presented not as myth but as people, a family, and a very dysfunctional one at that. #blutoid

I don't mean to brag or anything,* but Hades 2 just gave me severe handicap because I'm just too dang good at the game. Apparently, I wasn't dying enough for all the story to play out properly. *I totally mean to brag or something #blutoid

About two weeks ago I bought an apartment, my first own home. On Monday the mortgage got approved, so now it's just waiting for the key! To celebrate, I did get the Mario Galaxy bundle (again). Now I can beat Galaxy 1 in my rental, and have 2 be the first game I play in the new place! #blutoid

Just got back from four hours teaching GDPR for non-lawyers. Tough crowd, too. Dunno if it was the group (lot of Dutch students; rarely a good sign) or if they just deeply don't care about law and I wasn't able to light that fire. Oh well, there's always next year. #blutoid

No but seriously, is it Hades 2 day yet? #blutoid

Is it Hades 2 day yet? #blutoid

Just finished Silksong, true ending. I still feel the same as with the original. Being stingy with maps and forcing you to get back to where you died runs completely counter to the Metroidvania genre. If I fail at a boss, I want to go the OTHER way to find health upgrades or somesuch. #blutoid

I'm trying to binge all of Severance in a 1-week free trial, because lord knows Apple TV has nothing else of value. I really like it though, it's like someone turned an episode of Black Mirror into a full series. And that someone is...Ben Stiller?! #blutoid