This was my Sam Neill

Evidence of a higher quality of life.

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My daughters, noticing me trying to medal Pop, Don’t Drop in Rhythm Heaven

Yes, it's amusing that someone responsible for 1000s of layoffs has been appointed to a position overseeing jobs, but it's actually funnier that someone heading a company that doesn't make shit has been appointed to a position overseeing productivity.

Killer punchline

Me getting the notifications on my Switch that the IRL friends I’ve been bugging are starting Rhythm Heaven Groove

A great video game discussion show rides off into the podcasting sunset. They have a 100 episode back catalogue. This could be you.

Just had my Savage Beastfly moment getting the medal on Fruit Flex 2

Guested on a podcast and talked about PlayStation trying to kill physical media. Here’s an unrelated thread of a few cool games I have.

You should always listen to this show, but I just want to take a moment to shout it out, having struggled to do live, off the cuff game chat on podcasts myself. Dave and Matt have a fun, interesting and wide ranging discussion about this game that never drags and is more than worth the runtime.

TWO GOOD OLD RHYTHM BOIS

I was invited on the premier Nintendo podcast on all of the internet to talk about one of my latter day gaming loves, Rhythm Heaven. Me and @monolithfiji.bsky.social also tackle the wealth of wild news from the last week, including PlayStation ditching physical media and the OoT remake predictions.

Watching Argentina vs Egypt

72 hours of solo parenting, built a raft, stayed up all night to guest on a pod and watch the stupid football, finally learned to plait, didn’t die/go mad.

Recorded a guest spot on a podcast last night where we talked about the endless, deathless, fathomless depths to which Xbox will sink. And then this. This company hates games, hates art and hates players. A net negative for the world, a black hole slowly swallowing an entire industry.

pointing at the rhythm heaven groove: this will fix me

Featuring! @samwebster.bsky.social @fishernaut.games @moonana.bsky.social @antivenin-games.bsky.social And more! Also, if you like it when I "do field recordings", mess around with the radio and make some stupid music, this is one for you.

A day with the devs. For episode 045 of Dialogue Tree, I went to the IMPACT! Indie Games Expo in Bristol, guided by @groundshatter.bsky.social's @lyndyb.bsky.social and IMPRESS's @ashleygwinnell.bsky.social. We talk all about the event, including what exactly goes into an independent games expo.

Release this in Europe 😭

Hey Sony just called by my local independent game store

One of the best VGM composers. OST to Many Nights a Whisper is a personal all timer.

Turns out there are new ways to piss people off.

The June episodes of Dialogue Tree were both interviews with non-cis creatives. This wasn’t actually intentional. It was just a neat coincidence.

Human connections, and a connection to the divine. This is @eyr.ee on the inspirations behind her great new album, Eyesparkle. There’s a lot more, especially on Eyre’s faith and relationship with religion, in our full conversation. Hear it all on episode 044 of Dialogue Tree. LISTEN ⬇️

I'm in no way anti-Mexico but I'm here for El Tri

I’m going to play Splatoon Raiders for 600 hours

When Yacht Club promised a retro experience, I didn't expect that to mean making a game that is the first in 20 years to make me kick a chair and shout "I hate this stupid thing".

Absolute bullet time shit from the Moroccan keeper

A World Cup penalty shootout is one of the few things that have me feeling sorry for my UK brethren who have normal sleep patterns

26 hours. 253 deaths. No assists. Finally done with this brilliant game that for long stretches I absolutely hated.

Been offline for so many days that I missed all the heatwave discourse, so I’ll just summarise my last week with

I’ve slept in a Buddhist retreat on Mt. Koya. I’ve shared sake with strangers in Golden Gai. I’ve done karaoke in an Osakan skyscraper. Come on Japan.

happy pride month to this one reviewer who was somehow surprised that the house fucking game is a gay

A house near me got struck by lightning and literally burst into flames but there’s new Blondshell and Phoebe Bridgers and Carly Rae god what a world

While Xbox and Sony are finding whole new ways to piss everyone off, Nintendo are releasing 3 first party games in the next 30 days all priced $50 or less.

Back in my day they called this “irony”

There's a lot to talk about when it comes to this episode. The history of chiptune/ the demoscenes was educational and fascinating for me. The talk about live cabaret was equally insightful. But really, I think the most value comes from what @eyr.ee has to say about the modern trans experience.

Reposting for the US. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Past guest @brlka.com, the developer of LOVE ETERNAL, is also a prolific (and brilliant) ambient/electronic musician. Check this out, then their work as EMBASSY: brlka.bandcamp.com/music

GAME DEVS Are you releasing your game in November? And *not* moving the date to September or October? I’d like to talk about that. DM if you’re interested.

And yet they’ll still need to sell 6 billion copies just to break even.

🚨 Brilliant mountain climbing/puzzle platformer/immersive root vegetable sim Turnip Mountain, developed by previous guest @lukesanderson.bsky.social, is out on July 30th. It’s the King of Swing sequel Nintendo wasn’t brave enough to make. Wishlist now!

The music behind the mask. Here, @eyr.ee talks about her influences as a chiptune musician, from Dubmood to Fever Ray via Professor Layton. There’s even more in our full conversation. Hear it all on episode 044 of Dialogue Tree, available wherever you get podcasts. Listen ⬇️

Turns out my solution to this was to shave a load of my hair off then order Deliveroo ice lollies and a can of Monster.

Anyone else parenting solo in the near 40 degree heat? Just me? See you on the other side I guess.

Snowboard Kids outselling a couple of FIFA games is a vindication of my entire personality

Sorry neighbours but yes that’s 4 Switches you can hear all bumping to the sweet sounds of Rhythm Heaven.

It’s not good. It’s perfect.

Under a minute on Circuits feels good: puzzmo.com/play/circuit...