Another big achievement for me this year was over 25 episodes of @jmanvelez.bsky.social and my podcast, Brainlords. It's been really wonderful to have a small project each week that takes something I care about and forces me to get offline and actually learn about it. I'm so greatful to have this.

Christmas came early, we have a Game of the year extravaganza featuring @esper.bsky.social! We have spacial awards just for the best 2025 games in our BACKLOG. Come listen to use yap about games we did play, games we *didn't* play, and even a special Audio Drama. open.spotify.com/episode/6Iq5...

Just in time for Xmas, the Final Fantasy X Retrospective is here! Learn about the creative decisions behind the game, the state of Square as a company after the failure of The Spirits Within, and the grander themes which may have eluded western players. youtu.be/f8PqQE_FbNc

There were far more delays than I would have liked, but the latest level Ethuna is finally playable in the latest update to #exzodiac! The game is also currently 60% off in the Steam Winter sale - store.steampowered.com/app/1249480/...

【 𝕄 𝔸 ℝ 𝕀 ℕ 𝔸 】 "I don't think you're as cute or as smart as he's always saying you are." (●0●) #mischiefmakers #fanart

You know what lets let the studios have "indie", it's time to make doujin games

I have such complex feelings about the TGA Expedition 33 sweep. It's deserving of praise and I even consider it my personal GOTY, but to have it dominate the "indie" category forced games like Absolum, Blue Prince and more importantly, Despelote to be measured against it. I think that is a problem.

Thank you again @cutemonster.bsky.social and @jmanvelez.bsky.social for inviting me to be on this episode of Brain Lords. I had a great time talking about fan translations and sharing our hot takes on video game dubs :)

Milano's Odd Job Collection, our revival of a gorgeous pixel art PS1 game from 1999, is now out on all platforms!

I like OpaOpa's design dude. He's cool. He's a little guy with hands and feet.

ANGELINE ERA IS NOW OUT ON STEAM!!! In this 3D ACTION ADVENTURE GAME... 🔍Every level is hidden in plain sight… 🗺️… so chart your own path through the world! ⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places… 👼 and a soul-shattering story! PLAY TODAY! BUMPSLASH TIME! store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...

29 gold disks in and UFO 50 has gone from my 2024 GOTY to one of my fav games of all time 💾

Detective Instinct released a week ago today. Since then, we... - debuted with an 84 on Metacritic - were ranked #2 in download-only titles on the JP eShop - have gotten 169 reviews on Steam Let's keep it up! Drop us a review on Steam if you enjoyed the game, it helps a lot!

Listen to this while you eat Thanksgiving Lasagna.

Whenever I say this, people get Really Mad, but it's true. Same of any other art, too. You have to read the book, watch the film, see the painting, listen to the song, whatever. I'm sorry, but watching a video about it on YouTube is not enough. You have not experience the art.

I discovered so many games just trying to find text I could use for this bit, which quickly became a high effort shit post during editing... Shout out to @cutemonster.bsky.social for the audio mixing!

There are currently at least 7 automated bots on the network, posting the same fundraising link. They've posted the same link well over 100 times today. Yesterday it was 4 with over 300 posts to the same link in a single day Nearly every single one has "✅Verified by #Molly_Shah" in the bio.

The MOTHER/EB subreddit has a serious issue with people joining just to complain about MOTHER 3 or lack or remakes and ports rather than contribute anything meaningful or creative to the fandom. It is honestly making me miss the old days when the fandom fed on each other's passion and spirit.

Time to catch up on the latest Zoldathian fashion trends... Thru Dec 1, free US shipping on in-stock #UFO50 merch from @fangamer.com! Discount on int'l orders. To Europe/UK, you can also get free shipping from Fangamer Europe. 🛸Worldwide: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf2025 🛸UK & EU: fanga.me/r/ufo50-bf20...

I already know my goal for 2026 is to update my portfolio and socials. I've worked on so many things but haven't been uploading because I'm so burned out with the social media cycle. Being offline rules, it is the new cool! but it sucks if you want to stay relevant and keep your career in motion.

We're doing shorts now and I'm really blown away at how funny @jmanvelez.bsky.social makes them.

"If you hate GenAI you're going to have to stop playing new games when they all start using it" My brother in Christ, my backlog is literally thousands of games long. I have lifetimes worth of earlier titles to play, & I will gladly do that instead of boiling the oceans for a new CoD or whatever

My hot take about Metroid is that I'm not big into Metroid but I don't think you should ever hear a single human voice or see a single human face during the course of those games unless you 101%'d it, and then you get to see Samus's newest gorgeous visage say "congratulations, gamer" at the camera

I've got a fun podcast! I guested on @brainlordspod.bsky.social again w/@cutemonster.bsky.social & @jmanvelez.bsky.social to talk P.T. for the spooky season open.spotify.com/episode/3jdj... P.T. cracking methods are mentioned. David Lynch is mentioned. The eternal debate over auteurship rages on!

A waterfall and something hidden behind it

I've gotten into the hobby of tracking down worn out and cheap game boxes for my loose games. To me, the wear, scribbles and leftover labels tell a story. I find much more value in that than a pristine copy ❤️

Jorge nearly makes an unforgivable slip up discussing the game OFF with @strucci.bsky.social in our Scariest Non-Horror Games episode. Listen to more here: open.spotify.com/episode/6ax9...

Drove up to Atlanta to see Rocket with @jmanvelez.bsky.social last night. Great set, glad I stayed up 21 hours for it.

HUGE THANKS to @strucci.bsky.social for taking time to chat with us about some of our favorite terrifying moments in games that aren't really presented as scary! We had so much to say about this topic it is reflected in how dense this week's episode art is 😂 💀 👻 ENJOY!

JET FORCE GEMINI - THE STAR TWINS This game was too hard for me back then, but still I love the designs and pseudo anime sci fi aesthetic. N64 Rareware as peak.

You say Brotato, I say that spud has an axe!! Well Rounded shirts are now available @fangamer.com, don't worry he's on your side 🥔 (Link below)

Stop by our merch table at #TwitchCon for some exclusive @fangamer.com merch!! These products will be available on-site only and all profits from the merch pictured will go to supporting @wck.org 💙

All setup for #PRGExpo!

When someone asks you what is a Brain Lord, show them this

This week on Brainlords we ask if Game Freak deserves it! Your love? Your ire? Your pity? All of the above! With the release of ZA, a new action game in the mix, and after a big leak we discuss a company that still wants to be the indie studio it once was. Link below!

idk why @cutemonster.bsky.social keeps rejecting my best episode ideas

I designed a creepy shirt for UFO 50 based on "Night Manor!" I hate mushrooms so I took psychic damage drawing this www.fangamer.com/collections/...

Going to miss everyone at PRGE... Not gonna bore anyone with my life stuff but I just was not able to make it despite my best efforts. Hoping to see everyone next year!

Art by Philippe Druillet #StarWars #scifiart

Old repaint of thief from Capcom's D&D Shadow over Mystara. Was initially a doodle on a post-it note.

Silent Hill 2 So happy with how it came out, yet never performs well anywhere I uploaded it. 8 years later I still really like it and it means a lot to me personally. I'm glad I expressed what I loved so much about this game, even if it doesn't resonate with everyone.

Next episode we're talking Pokemon Questions! Does Game Freak deserve our ire or our pity? Answer in the form below please! forms.gle/wHNNdpZQ6QGq...

Sparkster from Rocket Knight Adventures

Mega Man X

If you take advantage of this sale and then play Knuckle Sandwich, come back to this post afterward for the link to our tie-dyed Knuckle Sandwich shirt, which is still in stock in most sizes: fanga.me/r/an-authent...

I want you to listen to this, not only for the very relevant and topical subject but to hype up @cutemonster.bsky.social List of Amazing Free Games and Mods. Despite the cold open I am proud of us for not going straight to the P and E words as alternatives 😇 enjoy gaming responsibly!

UFO 50 is my favorite game of 2024 and I still play it regularly. I'm about to finish Grimstone and got the Bug Hunter cherry. This game collection is so good and amazing. Please try it!

Assault Android Cactus is still one of the most underappreciated games ever, in my opinion

if you found my thread about Assault Android Cactus trailers from the other day kind of interesting, the game itself is 75% off on Steam right now! store.steampowered.com/app/250110/A... (alternatively, check your Steam library to see if you accidentally bought it in a bundle years ago)