when will said he was publishing this i didn't think he literally meant last night so hello lol i wrote about tomodachi life and the mii news network

It's guest feature time at @retroxp.bsky.social, and my ex-Paste colleague @mads.haus is here to tell you the good word of unreleased NES action title, Bio Force Ape. The game, the story behind the prototype eventually being unearthed, and its focus on wrestling and impressive character animations.

even after taking a couple of Dramamine, I had to tap out after two trips on the new Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. sadly did not get “Song 2.” “Born to Be Wild” was a solid pick, though; “Walking on Sunshine” not so much. wrote about it for Kotaku. kotaku.com/the-muppets-...

doing some theme park stuff for Kotaku

For June, I'm kicking off a new MONTHLY series for $3 patrons, looking at CONTEMPORARY ADVENTURE GAMES! In this 1st episode we play MAIZE, a bizarre game about America, MUTANT CORN, a Soviet Teddy Ruxpin, and a couple of toxic CIA-backed assholes. Come watch! www.patreon.com/posts/contem...

Tentacles rise up! Now for all patron's it's time for a new journey through the classics in the Adventure Gamers' Clubhouse #34: DAY OF THE TENTACLE! Come along for time-hopping mayhem and inventory management as a turbo nerd & his weirdo crew save the world! www.patreon.com/posts/advent...

New vid out! Gonna attempt doing smth that’s been on my mind for a bit now: monthly vid updates about what’s come to the site + how it’s doing. Basically a lightly scripted ICYMI in video form: youtu.be/E7J_--UL2fo?...

it turns out i did review that bond game after all! it's got a bunch of charm and excellent little moments that manage to shine through through a bland blockbuster structure. which is pretty much a direct adaptation of both the strengths and flaws of your average Bond Film:

Today at @retroxp.bsky.social is an esteemed guest, @garrettmartin.bsky.social, writing about an Atari 2600 game that fits right in thematically with our ideas of sci-fi in the present. Here's Garrett on Imagic's Cosmic Ark.

SO to @remapradio.bsky.social for letting me go extremely long and self-indulgently about ZERO PARADES FOR DEAD SPIES, a game that knocked me fully on my ass again and again. 100/100 👉🏽🐬s Go read it!!! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 remapradio.com/articles/zer...

Mixtape is for 12-year-olds by @garrettmartin.bsky.social "Occasionally something feels real in Mixtape(...) but it’s all so scattered and fleeting that it just reinforces how fake and insubstantial the rest of it feels." Read on:

Sorry for the delay. Here's the living memorial roundup for Paste Games. If your favorites didn't make the cut, feel free to add to the replies on this post, and we'll get them added as soon as possible. critical-distance.com/2026/05/04/r...

Secrets Of Strixhaven, the latest Magic: The Gathering expansion, is a delightful reminder of what makes Magic such a strong game. @ckunzelman.bsky.social on the new set: www.avclub.com/secrets-of-s...

Invincible Vs, a fighting game based on Robert Kirkman's superhero universe, doesn't land enough punches. Our review: www.avclub.com/invincible-v...

We hit the road with board game designer Josh Wood to talk about Let's Go! To France, the sequel to one of 2024's best games. www.avclub.com/lets-go-to-f...

James Bond and unloved '90s mascot Bubsy return to games next month. Also in our May games preview: Mixtape, Zero Parades, and more. www.avclub.com/may-games-pr...

James Bond and unloved '90s mascot Bubsy return to games next month. Also in our May games preview: Mixtape, Zero Parades, and more. www.avclub.com/may-games-pr...

We hit the road with board game designer Josh Wood to talk about Let's Go! To France, the sequel to one of 2024's best games. www.avclub.com/lets-go-to-f...

Don’t Nod’s sci-fi exploration game Aphelion ironically flies too close to the sun. Our review: www.avclub.com/aphelion-gam...

Don’t Nod’s sci-fi exploration game Aphelion ironically flies too close to the sun. Our review: www.avclub.com/aphelion-gam...

Arc Raiders and Marathon seem similar on the surface, but their player bases couldn't behave more differently. www.avclub.com/arc-raiders-...

Arc Raiders and Marathon seem similar on the surface, but their player bases couldn't behave more differently. www.avclub.com/arc-raiders-...

We make the numbers go up in Sol Cesto, leap headfirst into Big Hops, and can't stop playing Pragmata in this week's Playfield. www.avclub.com/sol-cesto-pr...

A recent survey of game developers found almost half were thinking of leaving the industry. Brain drain is a real threat to games today. www.avclub.com/video-games-...

A recent survey of game developers found almost half were thinking of leaving the industry. Brain drain is a real threat to games today. www.avclub.com/video-games-...

We make the numbers go up in Sol Cesto, leap headfirst into Big Hops, and can't stop playing Pragmata in this week's Playfield. www.avclub.com/sol-cesto-pr...

Sony's new shooter Saros is a hellish challenge, but no match for the game it's a sequel to, 2021's excellent Returnal. Our review: www.avclub.com/saros-playst...

Sony's new shooter Saros is a hellish challenge, but no match for the game it's a sequel to, 2021's excellent Returnal. Our review: www.avclub.com/saros-playst...

Puzzle-strategy hybrid Titanium Court is a true original, and one of this year’s best video games. Our review: www.avclub.com/titanium-cou...

Pokémon shows no signs of slowing down as it turns 30. Nintendo's creatures might be the only thing everybody can agree on anymore. How long can that last, though? www.avclub.com/pokemon-mono...

Puzzle-strategy hybrid Titanium Court is a true original, and one of this year’s best video games. Our review: www.avclub.com/titanium-cou...

Nintendo released Mother 3, the sequel to Earthbound, 20 years ago today--but not in America, where it's still never been officially released. www.avclub.com/mother-3-rel...

Pokémon Champions isn't for everyone, as the fan outcry proves. For a certain kind of weird little freak, though, it's the perfect introduction to competitive Pokémon. www.avclub.com/pokemon-cham...

He’s more like a well-adjusted family friend than a sad dad. www.avclub.com/pragmata-sad...

Nintendo released Mother 3, the sequel to Earthbound, 20 years ago today--but not in America, where it's still never been officially released. www.avclub.com/mother-3-rel...

We love the '80s with Lovish, cook up some RPG action with Dosa Divas, and blast through the controversial Raiden Fighters Remix Collection. www.avclub.com/dosa-divas-l...

Super Meat Boy 3D does about as good of a job as possible translating the precision platformer to the imprecision of a 3D platformer. www.avclub.com/super-meat-b...

He’s more like a well-adjusted family friend than a sad dad. www.avclub.com/pragmata-sad...

We love the '80s with Lovish, cook up some RPG action with Dosa Divas, and blast through the controversial Raiden Fighters Remix Collection. www.avclub.com/dosa-divas-l...

Super Meat Boy 3D does about as good of a job as possible translating the precision platformer to the imprecision of a 3D platformer. www.avclub.com/super-meat-b...

some wrestling game thoughts from @mads.haus the day before WrestleMania

Remember what video games were like 15 years ago? Pragmata really hopes you do--and if not, it's here to remind you. www.avclub.com/pragmata-gam...

Pokémon Champions isn't for everyone, as the fan outcry proves. For a certain kind of weird little freak, though, it's the perfect introduction to competitive Pokémon. www.avclub.com/pokemon-cham...

Dosa Divas, a cooking-based RPG about family, mechs, and the power of food, doesn't quite ace its recipe. Our review: www.avclub.com/dosa-divas-g...

Dosa Divas, a cooking-based RPG about family, mechs, and the power of food, doesn't quite ace its recipe. Our review: www.avclub.com/dosa-divas-g...

WWE no longer has a monopoly on pro wrestling, but it does on the wrestling video game. Here's why that's a problem. www.avclub.com/wwe-2k26-wre...

With Catan On The Road you'll never have to settle for Catan-free road trips again. @keithlaw.bsky.social's review: www.avclub.com/catan-on-the...

WWE no longer has a monopoly on pro wrestling, but it does on the wrestling video game. Here's why that's a problem. www.avclub.com/wwe-2k26-wre...

Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a '90s-style shooter about the cartoons, music, and hardboiled lit of the '30s. Oh, and the fascist politics, too. Our review: www.avclub.com/mouse-pi-for...

The Masters would be a lot better if it was more like Super Battle Golf. Also in this week’s Playfield: the cyberpunk rhythm game Gridbeat and @exalclaw.com on Esoteric Ebb. www.avclub.com/super-battle...