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Been playing through First Light - what a game that is by the way. Here’s James Bond, sketched over lunch. Patrick Gibson is doing a fine job filling those giant shoes! #portrait

It’s June

In the garden with Paul McCartney #portrait

$2.5 trillion well spent.

A few months after I started making it, I've finally had the time to finish my personal Best Of THE BONUS POINTS compilation. Thanks so much @oliver-guy.co.uk and Joe for making @thebonuspoints.com the best it could be! I'm so glad I could be a part of the community. youtu.be/S68caIYfgOU

I now have a modded Wii set up in the corner of my office. Upcycled a little cabinet too.

My new video is out now. It’s a bit more niche so you will need MGS knowledge going in ❗️ youtu.be/fWnvN4NamU4?...

AI companies are clearly fed up of simply waiting for the planet to become uninhabitable so are doing what they can to accelerate the process www.theguardian.com/business/202...

I've made a Linktree, don't know if that is old hat now haha. All my stuff is here 👇 linktr.ee/GG_Oli

angelus: akuma no fukuin, magazine screenshots, image sequence, pc-88 (1988) archive.org/details/popc...

My new video is out now. It’s a bit more niche so you will need MGS knowledge going in ❗️ youtu.be/fWnvN4NamU4?...

Sorry - Mixtape is has taken GOTY. What a mad few weeks.

Mixtape devs know ball. The game OWNS.

I have made 3 little videos now www.youtube.com/@Oliverguy91 Please check them out and see if you like them! I enjoy the process and don't want to get bogged down by worrying about the algorithm - I love spoiling nice things for myself. (that said its going better than I thought! wahoo!)

Pragmata complete (GOTY)

New Dragon Quest mobile game means another great logo. Love the slime in the o. Can’t decide if the name is good or not haha

I have made 3 little videos now www.youtube.com/@Oliverguy91 Please check them out and see if you like them! I enjoy the process and don't want to get bogged down by worrying about the algorithm - I love spoiling nice things for myself. (that said its going better than I thought! wahoo!)

In my teens I tried to talk with a friend about what the Halo 2 “epos” vending machine might dispense 🤦. Never lived it down haha

Wrote about how Nvidia's DLSS 5 is a slap in the face to the art of video game design. www.ign.com/articles/nvi...

@jkooza.bsky.social I just heard you talking about Awaysis on 8-4. I’ve sent the episode to someone I know at Boneloaf, I’m sure they will be interested in your insight. Your passion and enthusiasm for the physics genre is infectious. A great listen! (also I loved Galak-z, thank you)

The AUDIO ONLY version of the show will be coming off streaming services March 31st/April 1st. You have until then to mass download all the audio files if you'd like to keep them. The VIDEO/YOUTUBE version will be on the channel forever, so you can always revisit the show that way! Thanks

New work music just dropped

Nintendo seeing the current financial/tech climate

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Took a gamble on the switch title Dragon Ruins II based on some positive impressions online, and it totally owns. The illustrations for the characters/monsters are amazing too.

I wanted to draw Snoopy, but also wanted to draw Dragon Quest 3 fanart so I got two birds stoned at once #myart

Thank you, @thebonuspoints.com !! The show and the community really helped me through a tough time and i’m so so grateful for it… Love yall 🥹❤️

Happy Back to Work day for those who celebrate

With the Game of the Year episode live now, that’s a wrap on The Bonus Points. Thanks for the last 4 years, it’s been a blast.

Was kinda dreading recording all the games for our GOTY episode but it’s a nice reminder of why we picked them

When we went to Japan earlier this year my wife fell in love with the Tokyo metro safety posters. I snapped a pic of one at the time and recreated it in Illustrator as a surprise for her christmas present.

I had little play on Procreate last night after not using it for about a year. It’s all changed, and I’m sure for the better but I had no idea what I was doing haha. If anyone knows any recent good tutorials (especially for painting) let me know. #contemporary #painting

There’s also a bit of Enhance/Lumines Arise in this Vlog too! The game is great! Hunting Retro Games in Tokyo! | Japan Vlog - The Bonus Points youtu.be/Ss0ZVb2LfwM

Watch this Lumines Arise preview and Enhance studio visit from The Bonus Points! Thanks Oli and Joe for stopping by and checking out the game!!💜🙏🏻 @thebonuspoints.com bit.ly/4nJTQlD

Shmup fans (and Tate fans) we are so back. Got this flip grip off Etsy. It’s also magnetic so the joycons snap in like on the switch 2!

Rare Item Studio was one of the best stores we went to in Japan. It is a retro game store but has more of a cozy vibe rather than the usual claustrophobic one. A bit out of the way in Akihabara, but worth the effort to find! They also had vinyl and books.

Shinjuku this evening. Absolutely chucked it down so only a couple of quick pics! (Godzilla is behind me and Joe!)

Dragon Quest promotional items in Kyoto

Gion then! 🇯🇵

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Had a lovely time talking to @thebonuspoints.com about Ludocene and suggesting Abla: A Wildlife Adventure for their top games list. Glad they loved it as much as I did. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDFt...

Loved the bonus episode @thebonuspoints.com , Obra Dimwits was such a great series! ( although from the looks of that ending, there’s more to come )

Just found out Sylvester Stallone paints and I love it. Amazing work.

🎉LUDOCENE LAUNCHED 🎉 So excited (and nervous) to send our game-finder into the world. Ludocene.com If you want a better way to find amazing games that rewards experts and is in the hands of players, this is our shot. Thank you to the 1000's backers and supporters.This is just the beginning.