If you aren't a Medium member, read my review of Mortal Kombat II at the link below. Thanks! medium.com/theuglymonst... #moviereview #gaming #nopaywall

Mortal Kombat II was a pleasant surprise. The prior movie left a lot to be desired and this sequel tries to fix many of those wrongs. Plus, it's just good fun. Sometimes that's all a movie needs to be. My review: medium.com/theuglymonst... #mortalkombat #movies #medium

If you aren’t a Medium member, here’s a link to read my review of The Devil Wears Prada 2 for free. medium.com/theuglymonst... #moviesky #review #thedevilwearsprada

The Devil Wears Prada is one of my most favorite movies ever. A sequel is something I’ve always wondered about and I’ve been very excited waiting for it. Thankfully, it was worth the wait! My review: medium.com/theuglymonst... #movies #thedevilwearsprada2 #thatsall

If you aren't a Medium member, read my review of Pokémon Pokopia for free at the link below. If you enjoy what you read, consider following me on Medium or here on Bluesky. Just... look at this lil Bulbasaur. medium.com/theuglymonst... #pokemonpokopia

Pokémon Pokopia was everything I didn't know I had missed in games. It being a Pokémon spin-off game only made this better. Pokopia is the franchise's best game in quite a long time :) My review here: medium.com/theuglymonst... #pokemon #gaming #review #medium

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News Tower is a game that tries to gamify an unconventional topic: journalism. Through base-building mechanics and resource management set in 1930s New York, build the next media empire by whatever means necessary. My review below: medium.com/@elvia.m.wri... #gaming #media #review

Esoteric Ebb is a CRPG where the world’s worst cleric is in charge of important things in the middle of an intense personality crisis. The problem? Well, there’s a lot of them. There’s only 5 days to sort this all out. Read my free review below! medium.com/theuglymonst... #esotericebb #dnd #crpg

At the same time, it's also fair to ask the goals of a movie and whether it achieved them. You don't go to a movie like this for high-stakes drama. But, it tries anyway. I'll leave it to you to decide. A link to read my review for free: medium.com/theuglymonst... #mariogalaxy #film #review

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is likely one of the year's heavy-hitter movies. It also won't surprise you one bit. Know one basic Mario series plot and you'll know them all. This time, I think that's just fine. My review: medium.com/theuglymonst... #movies #filmsky #mario #nintendo

If you aren’t a Medium member, use this link to read my review of Project Hail Mary for free. Enjoy! medium.com/theuglymonst... #moviereview #phm #andyweir #sciencefiction

Project Hail Mary is as perfect as an adaptation ever dreams to be. The book stole a top spot in my favorites list and I think the film did the exact same. It’s one you won’t forget. My review below (which does dig into spoilers): medium.com/theuglymonst... #projecthailmary #scifi #filmsky

Pokemon Pokopia being the most fun game of the franchise in a long time so wasn’t on the bingo card

ゼルダの伝説40周年🎉 #ゼルダの伝説 #ゼルダの伝説40周年 #zelda #zelda40th

If you aren't a Medium member, here is a link to read for free. Enjoy! medium.com/theuglymonst... #horror #gaming #dredge #vindiegame

Dredge is a sailing game with more than what first meets the eye. It does its very best to manipulate the in-game world and you, the player exploring the sea. Almost as if the water itself is warding off something. My review: medium.com/theuglymonst... #dredge #eldritchhorror #gamereview

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Happy New Year! As my final review of 2025, I wrote about Marty Supreme. A surprising, complicated, and memorable movie you won’t forget. Read more here: medium.com/theuglymonst... #martysupreme #a24 #moviereview

Happy New Year. Here’s to many more books read, movies and shows watched, gamed played, and connections made.

A link to read my review of Hamnet for free: medium.com/theuglymonst... #filmsky #movies #review #books

Hamnet is an unrelenting film that will constantly break your heart. Despite being historical fiction, the origin of the play Hamlet will never be the same after seeing this movie. It's a must-see... just be prepared. My review: medium.com/theuglymonst... #hamnet #hamlet #shakespeare #moviereview

A link to read for free if you aren’t a Medium member. Needless to say, #Wicked will be a lifetime personal favorite set of films that I never expected to enjoy quite so much. medium.com/theuglymonst... #forgood #movies

Even with over 3k words about Wicked For Good in my review, it still doesn’t feel like enough to describe what I think about it and how these two movies have impacted me for good this past year. I tried to explain it anyway. medium.com/theuglymonst... #wicked #moviereview #wickedforgood #film

Dispatch is an experience I'll never forget. A superhero workplace comedy with elements inspired by the old Telltale Games format so well-crafted it feels like a TV show. If that interests you, read for free below if you aren't a Medium member. medium.com/theuglymonst... #gamingsky #videogames

Dispatch is one of 2025's most refreshing games. Manage a team of former villains as they respond to emergencies across LA. It has it all. Excellent writing & characters, fun gameplay, and a distinct, gorgeous art style. Review link: medium.com/theuglymonst... #dispatch #gamereview #criticalrole

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The Running Man (2025) is an action-packed movie with big ideas and a lot to say. It also wants to be a funny movie, too. Balancing these can be a tricky thing to manage. Can The Running Man keep up the pace? Read my review here: medium.com/theuglymonst... #film #moviereview #therunningman

A link to read for free if you don't have a Medium membership. Consider following for more reviews and essays! medium.com/theuglymonst... #returnoftheobradinn #mystery #gamereview

Return of the Obra Dinn is one of the most unique games I'll ever play. A detective game and an exploration into the people at their lowest moments, all in a maritime theme. You are not here to judge them. Only to witness. Read my review here: medium.com/theuglymonst... #gamingsky #indiegame

Hey, #WishlistWednesday time! Got a brand new (just cut from the long trailer, haha) little 15 second gameplay trailer put together for ya. If you want to run a medieval item shop while playing cards, this is game game for you! Check out the demo on Steam -> s.team/a/3778620 #indiegames #gaming

First trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ 🍄 In theaters April 3, 2026

You can try out the demo here! store.steampowered.com/app/3097590/...

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LEGOs and building things as a kid never really called out to me. Mars First Logistics changed that. Begin as a small delivery robot and earn new pieces. Watch as your designs come to life and test ideas out. The sky is the limit! medium.com/@elvia.m.wri... #lego #indiegame #robotics #space

No tricks this time, only treats. Read for free if you don’t have Medium membership. medium.com/theuglymonst... #gamereview

In honor of Halloween, Welcome to Elderfield is the perfect game to try. Elements of Stardew Valley and Earthbound are all wrapped up in an excellent Lovecraft/eldritch god bow. Embrace the spooky vibes and read about it here! medium.com/theuglymonst... #stardewvalley #halloween #lovecraft

In honor of Halloween, Welcome to Elderfield is the perfect game to try. Elements of Stardew Valley and Earthbound are all wrapped up in an excellent Lovecraft/eldritch god bow. Embrace the spooky vibes and read about it here! medium.com/theuglymonst... #stardewvalley #halloween #lovecraft

This Halloween, read about a uniquely spooky combo— a horror climbing game roguelike! Links provided below. #horror #gaming #Halloween

Just finished a new environment for the Gothicvania Series: Cathedral Gardens Love how the parallax layers came together — feels alive in motion! #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #sprites #2Dgames ansimuz.itch.io/ultimate-got...

If you aren’t a Medium member, read for free with this link. medium.com/theuglymonst... #gamingsky #cloverpit #videogames

Locked in a tiny room, an endless debt and a slot machine seal your fate. There’s nothing to do except repeat the cycle forever and chase numbers to their futile ends. Or is there? Read about Clover Pit here: medium.com/theuglymonst... #gaming #indiegame #horror #gamereview

I'm doing a challenge this October, where I will be making and posting game assets every day of the month following an autumn/spooky theme for a farming set. And, on the 31st, I will release it for FREE on sablebytes.itch.io! Today is day 2 and I made foliage :) #pixelart #gamedev #gameassets

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A bit ago, I got completely engrossed in playing Discounty, a game about running a store: from managing customers, stock, and the layout. Not only is the gameplay fun, but Discounty’s storyline took an interesting twist. If you’d like to read more, here’s my review: medium.com/theuglymonst...

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Tiny Bookshop is the book nerd's dream indie game. Move away to a cozy town, sell books, and make an impact in a community. What more does anyone need? My review: medium.com/theuglymonst... #books #booksky #gaming #indie #tinybookshop

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Gemporium takes a familiar, underappreciated minigame from the DS era and breathes new life into it. Mine gems, shine them, run a shop, and pay off an impossible sounding million dollar debt. My review: medium.com/theuglymonst... #gamereview #indiegame #gaming

A link to read for free if you don’t have Medium membership. medium.com/theuglymonst... #weapons #moviereview