We are only 8 days away from Kirby Air Riders releasing. Tomorrow I join @baronduki.bsky.social on the home stretch. Who knows what concoctions I will cook up this time 👀

We are only 8 days away from Kirby Air Riders releasing. Tomorrow I join @baronduki.bsky.social on the home stretch. Who knows what concoctions I will cook up this time 👀

Xenoblade Chronicles 1 is easily the longest a playthrough of a game has ever taken me. I've enjoyed my time with it overall, but I've taken multiple breaks over the course of the year. There's a love/hate relationship with how I want to approach the game's systems -- 🧵🧵🧵

Everyone posting 5 games on their backlog and I have only finished Kingdom Hearts and ICO off my shortlist from 10 months ago 🙈

For those curious, the test demo is out for another 3 hours and then again next week!

Kirby Air Riders Test Ride Early Thoughts: After about two hours with the demo, here are my early and way too many thoughts. Going to make a lot of comparisons from the new Kirby Air Riders (Riders) to Kirby Air Ride (KAR). City Trial: -Feels much more like a battle mode than it did in KAR. 🧵🧵🧵

Kirby Air Riders Test Ride Early Thoughts: After about two hours with the demo, here are my early and way too many thoughts. Going to make a lot of comparisons from the new Kirby Air Riders (Riders) to Kirby Air Ride (KAR). City Trial: -Feels much more like a battle mode than it did in KAR. 🧵🧵🧵

It's time for my Game Awards nominee predictions in blog form! I had 73% of my picks correct last year. I truly think I can get 80% this year. 4300 words! If you enjoy it, Reposts are always appreciated as this one is a lot of work. A few tweaks since the pod! bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/07/m...

Forgot to post about it but I 100% Borderlands 4! While certainly not without its flaws, Borderlands hits a sweet spot for me that no other series really does. Had so much fun playing through solo and co-op. Shame that the initial launch was marred by performance issues and comments from a man who-

So I tagged along with the podcast (which you should definitely listen to) and gave my own predictions *before* hearing @bignerdgaming.bsky.social and @hananomaude.bsky.social picks/reasoning. If you aren't Hana or Westen and you read my rambling, you are crazy and I love you ❤️

Forgot to post about it but I 100% Borderlands 4! While certainly not without its flaws, Borderlands hits a sweet spot for me that no other series really does. Had so much fun playing through solo and co-op. Shame that the initial launch was marred by performance issues and comments from a man who-

It's time! Episode 3 of the BNG podcast with @hananomaude.bsky.social from @deargamers.bsky.social We go unhinged and predict almost all of The Game Awards nominees. If you want a preview of what's to come, I don't think there's any better place to go! youtu.be/-5TgzqXIKFo?...

I never want to hand out 10/10s easily. I also want to avoid extreme statements unless I really mean them. So when I tell you that Hades 2 is a 10/10 and the best roguelike of all time, you can be assured that I mean it. My review. bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/04/h...

4 games that took me outside of my comfort zone, changing my perspective on gaming over the years. Binding of Isaac (2011)- Discovered through Twitch streams back in the day (shoutout one of the OGs LethalFrag). Started my love of roguelikes and overall future discovery of indies. 🧵🧵🧵

Everyone who knows me a little knows I’m terrible with horror games. I think it all started with a certain Xbox 360 game. It has one thing in common with Silent Hill 2: mannequins. Those damn mannequins. Here are some random thoughts on how I experienced the game: bornformedia.com/silent-hill-...

2nd Air Riders Direct was awesome! Can’t wait for Nov 20th! -Top Ride lives!!! -New Road Trip mode is a roguelike? -Online rank system is interesting 👀 -All 9 original courses are returning! -Legendary machines return -City Trial team battles 👀 -CHECKLIST IS BACK -Machine and rider customization!!!

My mom just hit me with a 6-7 Help me 😭

NEW from me: I have so many fond memories of being a Tamagotchi boi back in the late 90s, so much so that I bought one for my daughter. I hate it. Need to hear your ‘Gotchi stories please.

Great piece written by @hananomaude.bsky.social that you all should read Also she now owes me 5 bucks

Definitely read @bignerdgaming.bsky.social article first if you haven’t already. Thought I would give my own thoughts on his selections (there is alt text). TLDR: Westen is wrong, and I am right bignerdgaming.com/2025/10/21/t...

Great piece written by @hananomaude.bsky.social that you all should read Also she now owes me 5 bucks

Definitely read @bignerdgaming.bsky.social article first if you haven’t already. Thought I would give my own thoughts on his selections (there is alt text). TLDR: Westen is wrong, and I am right bignerdgaming.com/2025/10/21/t...

Happy Diwali! 🪔 Always grateful to be included in our neighbor’s celebration every year. Nothing beats fresh roti and rice pudding ❤️

I have finished watching episodes IV-VI and I-III, I am now a cultured man. So many iconic scenes, music and memes I now understand

I have finished watching episodes IV-VI and I-III, I am now a cultured man. So many iconic scenes, music and memes I now understand

I can finally call myself a true gamer now that I have a gamer mat

Super excited to dive in later, been a big champion of the game since playing the demo and glad to see it getting some love. If you liked Vampire Survivors, highly recommend checking it out

Ghost of Yōtei kept me hooked for over 60 hours. Atsu is a compelling new lead, the open world feels more alive and rewarding, quests intertwine naturally, and the combat stays flashy and brutal from start to finish. Here's my full, spoiler-free review 👇 bornformedia.com/ghost-of-yot...

Put soap on my toothbrush, morning is off to a great start 😭

Episode 2 of the Big Nerd Gaming Podcast is here! With @paulwall.bsky.social! It's very fun! -Various FF spoilers -Quick thoughts on Trails in the Sky, Silksong, and Hades 2. -Our top 5 FF games. Plus a dishonorable mention. Sorry in advance for how awful my list is youtu.be/6QGU-YP_EkY?...

Based on the trailers, Ghost of Yotei just looked like a Tsushima reskin to me. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It’s clear from the start that Sucker Punch improved upon all the right areas. Here’s what making the difference for me 👇 bornformedia.com/im-loving-gh...

Approachable entry point 🤝 Accessible design Sky FC nails so much accessibility that it’s important for me to spotlight it!! Please take a look & share your thoughts on what this remake has to offer for accessibility & QoL 👀

I finally learned where this gif came from 😭

Hey there, gamer! New game this week? Not sure how to respond to the reviews? Well, worry not! Lead researchers at The MCMR have developed this handy decision matrix to help you respond to video game review scores like a REAL Gamer ™

Building off of this comment. When you personally review/score a game, what games are you comparing it to (if any)? Do you score it in a vacuum? Only compare to other games within the same genre? Or across all games and genres? Like when I give Balatro a 9/10, I mostly am comparing it to (1/2)

Xenoblade Chronicles: No matter how hard I try, I can't stop myself from doing ALL the sidequests😭

I had a lot of perceptions of what a point and click adventure game was heading into The Drifter. The game smashed those perceptions in many awesome ways. The game only let me down when it stuck too hard to the usual genre format. My review. bignerdgaming.com/2025/09/23/t...

Mini “Review” of the Satisfye Zengrip 2 Switch 2 Grip+Case Grip: ✅ Secure fit, easy “install”, slides right onto the Switch ✅ Dockable, definitely have to be careful as it’s a pretty perfect fit. Screen protector is a must out of caution ✅ Perfect for big hands, can reach all buttons comfortably —

It's time for the next post in my quest to do top 10s for every gaming system I've owned! Today, it's time for the Game Boy Advance! Many great memories with this one, even though it didn't have anything that will likely be on my all-time top 50. bignerdgaming.com/2025/09/15/b...

Shout out to my Borderlands 4 co-op buddy for putting up with my smug ass as I have had 8 legendaries drop to his 1 in our playthrough 😭

Appreciate all the comments and messages I got on this yesterday. Something that I have debated posting about and had been in the drafts for a while. There are still plenty of good days and bad days, but overall, things are better now. Thankful for the community and friends here, love you all ❤️

Now I have no excuses and can properly bully @bignerdgaming.bsky.social 😏 Thank you again @carly.posts.games ❤️

Freshman year of highscool I started having major health issues. Doctors had more questions than answers. There were numerous emergency room trips, countless trials of different medications and procedures, all in desperate search for an answer. I was depressed and in pain. (1/3)

Honestly, I wasn't that hyped for Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, but passionate friends inspired me to try it anyway. Then, it snuck up and stole my heart. @riverendgames.bsky.social has blended 2 genres masterfully here. My review. bignerdgaming.com/2025/09/12/e...

Not saying Nintendo announcing paid DLC before a game launches is a good thing, but almost every game with an expansion pass does this already? Why are people surprised 😂

I have thought about launching this podcast for almost 2 years. Finally, episode 1 of The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast launches today. @andresplays.bsky.social and I discuss our biggest disagreements with game critics this year. I hope you enjoy! It's also on Spotify. youtu.be/TXdPwHXoCLo?...

The contenders (so far) 😅 Will eventually attempt to make my own chai at some point. Thoughts soon 👀

I'm not sure what was more fun, playing both of these games or writing this article! (It was definitely playing the games. Minus the arthritis I totally now have)(But I still had way too much fun writing this) Let me know if you've played/want to play either & what you think!

I usually just ignore most of the "drama" here, but wanted to expand on and clarify this comment a little. I really don't think there are any actual problems. The problems only manifest because things are handled poorly. Someone saying some stupid shit doesn't need to be quote tweeted or get (1/3)

One of my neighbors is in college and she has been teaching my mom Gen Z slang against my will. I just heard my mom say “this dinner was lowkey bussin’ no cap” Help me 😭