I still think about Cyber Shadow, its gameplay and soundtrack worked in perfect harmony and I consider it the best 2D ninja game out there (and getting the Platinum trophy was HARD but super fun!). I still get goosebumps from the 2020 Story trailer. #playstation @yachtclubgames.bsky.social

Time to finally (no pun intended) experience Final Fantasy IV. After researching online all the available versions, I decided to purchase the PSP version and play it on original hardware, my old PSP-1000 back from 2007. #playstation #psp #finalfantasy

Shelf with my tribute to the Final Fantasy series on PlayStation consoles. #finalfantasy #playstation

My favorite VGM-inspired track for the year definitely has to be “Mei Ling”, a fantastic collaboration between @pizzahotline.bsky.social X @shirobon.bsky.social. The conversation between Mei Ling and Snake fully captures that indescribable feeling of reliving memories with retro games.

Metal Gear Solid throughout the years. Still remember waiting in line outside a UNIQLO in Midtown Manhattan in 2012 to have my copy of MGS4 signed by Mr. Kojima and Mr. Shinkawa. @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp #playstation #MetalGearSolid

My little Team ICO shrine. #playstation #teamico #ico #thelastguardian #shadowofthecollosus

Lovely sprite work from the PS1 game, X2: No Relief. Recently revisited this and definitely think it’s underappreciated, mainly because I think it only saw a European release. Kickass techno OST as well, representative of the mid 90s. #playstation @dark1x.bsky.social @seanseanson.bsky.social

What I absolutely loved about Final Fantasy XIII is how hard the logo hits after you finish the game (not a spoiler without context but the logo is essentially a depiction of the game’s finale!) #finalfantasy #playstation #ps3

Aaaand finally finished FFXIII. Holds up brilliantly even after all these years! Didn’t find the linearity of it as bothersome as people made it to be. Definitely interested in checking out XIII-2 and XIII-3; here’s hoping SE releases remastered versions on PS5 at some point. #finalfantasy #ps3

Finally completed Death Stranding 2 yesterday evening. What a fantastic journey and what an emotional ending to the story. One full of hope for humanity and the importance of persevering against all odds, including those imposed to us by the universe. #deathstranding2 @kojipro2015.bsky.social

Probably the best snow I’ve seen in a game. Small details like the little specks of sunlight reflecting of the snow surface are exactly the kind of details I would expect from a @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp game. #deathstranding2 #ps5share

(Part 2 of the MGS 1-3 magazine retrospective) After E3 1998, the hype for MGS1 was unreal. Although many folks remember the MGS2 demo bundled with Z.O.E, there was actually a demo of MGS1 available with ISS PRO ‘98 (at least in Europe) that September. @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp

Over the next weeks, I’ll be posting insights into the Metal Gear series from key Official PlayStation Magazine issues (UK). Starting with the August 1998 issue, and its gorgeous front and back covers. @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp @polydepression.bsky.social @seanseanson.bsky.social

As far as PS1 JRPGs go, does Grandia stand better the test of time than Chrono Cross? #playstation #grandia #chronocross #retrogaming

Death Stranding 2 is Kojima’s best narrative and game since Metal Gear Solid 3. It’s his cleanest and most exciting story, recapturing the glory of his best work in unbelievable, unpredictable and beautiful ways. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Playing around with the Sony Trinitron KV-20FV10 I recently received. This set is in excellent condition (Grandia on PS1 shown in S-video, no RGB on this set unfortunately) but will definitely enjoy this one! @crtpixels.bsky.social @dark1x.bsky.social

A much needed appreciation post for Gitaroo Man - I feel like this game doesn’t get enough credit for its kickass soundtrack. #playstation #psp #gitaroomanlives

Still making my way through FFXIII. Great game overall, but consistent with what I recall reading back in 2009/2010, the experience gets sooo much better in the later chapters! Hope #SquareEnix will eventually remaster the trilogy. #playstation #finalfantasy

Rolled credits on Cocoon. Brilliant puzzle game with one of the most unique concepts I’ve seen in years. Can’t imagine how much time the developers must have spent creating these puzzles. #playstation #cocoon @carlsengames.bsky.social

D-day for the dumbest person in your office today

Death Stranding 2 poster art

OH MY FUCKING GOOOODDDDDDDDD MATSUNO YOU ARE THE ETERNAL GOAT

The Making Of: Ape Escape, Sony's Groundbreaking Platformer That Unlocked The DualShock's Potential.

I'm just saying, Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the greatest games ever made

scanlines for your phone! 480p edition, PC CRT

In The Last Guardian, if you pet Trico in the right spot and under the right conditions, it is possible to soothe them to sleep.

Back when we got our first look at big releases like MGS2 and FF7 on VHS tapes #mgs #finalfantasy #playstation @dark1x.bsky.social @seanseanson.bsky.social

Going through a backlog of JRPGs on the PSP. Done with #Breathoffire 3 (still a fantastic game) and now onto some classic #FinalFantasy games. #playstation #retrogaming

wipeout 3 / psx psygnosis leeds studios / the designers republic, 1999

We finished the SuperDock MD today. We moved the IR sensor to the middle under the DVD drive, moved the eject button to the middle of the lid, moved the SNAC bypass port, moved the m.2 slot, rounded out the S-Video port, and added more useful features to the expansion slot. 🎮

After years of hard work, our retro-inspired shooter Earthion finally has its own home online. Dive into the world, watch the new trailer, and hear a track made entirely with the Megadrive’s YM2612 sound chip. Now viewable in English and Portuguese: earthiongame.com

Love you, Giannis. You deserved a much better ending to the season. #bucks #nba #playoffs #giannis #antentokoumpo

Maybe not much of a hot take nowadays, but The Last of Us Part 2 is truly a superior game to Part 1 in every possible way (and I adore the original). Especially in the gameplay compartment there is a level of intensity and creativity in Part 2 that I hadn’t seen since MGSV. #thelastofus #tlou

Just received a lovely email from someone in Hungary about this little tune I wrote THIRTY YEARS ago one lunchtime at PlayStation for the first magazine cover disk. Has made my week. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqww...

Final Fantasy VII, Witcher 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Baldur’s Gate 3

Work of art

Can’t believe it’s been over 15 years since FF13 released. #playstation #finalfantasy #ps3

Received my physical copy of Castlevania Dominus Collection. Never played these games back in the day so really looking forward! Great, high-quality packaging by @limitedrungames.com. #castlevania #physicalforever

youtube.com/watch?v=3n3O... Breath of Fire 3’s OST is still one of the greatest ever made. Series needs to make a comeback. #playstation #breathoffire #capcom #jrpg #retrogaming

Completed the Talos Principle 2. Such a well-crafted game with some of the most challenging puzzles I’ve solved in some time! Brilliant story by @jonaskyratzes.bsky.social with thought provoking questions and much needed optimism on the future of humanity. Highly recommended.

PS2 games hold up beautifully. Castlevania Curse of Darkness on a JVC TM-H1375SU (S-video). #retrogaming #playstation #ps2 #castlevania