Kiss babes, punch tigers. That's the life lessons I learned from Yakuza Kiwami 2. Now I am ready for Kiwami 3. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

"It does not move the genre forward" is a lame videogame critique and nobody will convince me otherwise.

Metroid Prime 4 is a fantastic sci fi action adventure game. The different biomes have all gorgeous art design. The game could have used more enemy variety and some metroids. I really enjoyed it. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Metroid Prime Remastered is a 10 out of 10 game. If you haven't played it the switch version is a great option. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

PS addressed the CBOMB when we raised the issue. They are now acting on the detachable disc drive issue. Nintendo finally offers more card sizes. Some physical games were only made due to public demand. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you don't have a voice as customers!

Soulcalibur II for the Game Cube. The series is underrated in my opinion. Link was a great choice for a guest character. Check it out if you have never played it. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Yakuza 0 Director's Cut on Switch 2. I really enjoyed replaying this game with English voice acting. There's Disco dancing, bowling and a chicken you can hire. What more do you need? #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Every “this 90s video game soundtrack did NOT have to go this hard” video essay fails to note President Clinton’s pledge that by the end of the decade, America would create a video game soundtrack that “goes extremely hard”

Salamander 3 steps it up in intensity from the previous game. I found it very fun and difficult on easy 😅. It first came out a few months ago on the Gradius Origins collection. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

I had a good time playing Salamander 2. Great gameplay and visuals and a fantastic soundtrack. I was able to beat the Japanese easy version with 3 credits via the Gradius Origins collection. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

This Way Madness Lies is a great game and barely anybody bought it. It should be played by more people. If everybody here on @bsky.app banded together and bought a Steam copy and played it, well, that'd be a miracle and I would be forever grateful. store.steampowered.com/app/1318970/...

The Touryst is a mixed bag for me. I loved the art and vibes. I enjoyed the puzzle solving. But I disliked some of the platforming and mini games. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Ghost of Yōtei explores how one heals from trauma. Whether it is a diet of grilled fish, painting lovely landscapes, playing haunting melodies on the shamisen, or slaughtering your enemies, you play as Atsu as she grieves her family and tries to find peace. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

I just beat Ys X: Nordics. In this RPG you travel the northern islands with ship combat and you get a magical surfboard to ride along light trails. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

also it's pronounced "brothers"

Donkey Kong Bananza. I punched and smashed my way to the hollow Earth's golden core. Collected massive amounts of gold, but to be honest, the real gold was the bananas eaten along the way. I loved it. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Yakuza Kiwami on switch. If you played it on other systems you won't get anything new here but I enjoyed playing on my switch 2. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Mario Kart World has caused me a lot of pain and soreness.... From smiling constantly! I love it 😃 #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Well, if that's not enough to trigger the Butlerian Jihad then nothing will be.

If you like fighting games and action RPGs, I recommend the world tour mode of Street Fighter 6. You role play as a citizen of Mayor Mike Haggar's Metro City. Capcom should build off the game and make a 3D Final Fight. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Round 1 units are ready to order, we will likely sell out fast. I already started production of Round 2 so a pre-order window will begin as soon as we run out of Round 1 stock. www.laserbear.net/products/wav...

I found Sam & Max Hit the road to be amusing yet frustrating at times. I had trouble getting Sam to move where I wanted in a few instances. I would recommend it only if you are interested in classic point and click adventure games. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Fury3 has been a white whale for me ever since getting a Windows 95 PC with a demo of the game as a child. You pilot a ship in 3d fighting air targets and ground targets across 8 planets. Pretty fun. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster is a great RPG. Gameplay, music, art and story are all fantastic. It's been 18 years since I beat this game on the GBA and I was reminded how wonderful the pacing is. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Finished Berserk volume 42. Heartbreak and tragedy but I have hope for the characters in the future. #justreadit

Toem is a good photography adventure video game. Some of the requests were simple, some made me look around and have an "ah ha!" moment, which is what you want with a puzzle game. The dramatic use of color reminds me of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster is a must play RPG. It has incredible music and gorgeous visuals. You can switch between jobs to gain new skills. I've beaten the PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, and now PS5 versions, and I would say they're all worth playing. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Clockwork Aquario is a 2021 platformer made by Westone. It started as an arcade game in '92. The gameplay is fun and it has great art and music. Enemies can be stunned and thrown. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

I saw the new Looney Tunes movie "The Day the Earth Blew Up" last night, I haven't laughed so much in years! Go see it right away.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a fantastic action game. Combat is fast and fluid. The writers deftly crafted dramatic and comedic scenarios. If you have beaten a game in this series and ignored the substories, you are doing yourself a disfavor. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Alienation is a twin stick shooter made by Housemarque for the PS4 in 2016. You get better loot and level up. I mostly played in co-op. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Virtua Fighter 3 is a 1996 Sega arcade fighting game. Uneven terrain and a dodge mechanism were the new features added to the series with this entry. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

The Ocean Hunter is a 1998 Sega arcade shooting game with an underwater treasure hunting theme. You fight sharks and legendary sea monsters. I'm glad that Ryu Ga Gotoku gives modern players a chance to enjoy older works via the Like a Dragon series. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

I'll never forgive PepsiCo for buying SoBe and slowly killing it off.

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a 2023 PS5 action RPG made by Nihon Falcom. Player movement is a lot more vertical during exploration and the boss fights and music are always the highlights for the series. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Firewatch is $2.99 on US PSN buff.ly/3Dr49JO also on Game Pass Standard

Jeopardy life hack they don't want you to know: When you get a daily double, bet a large negative amount and purposely get it wrong.

Batography is a 2025 adventure game made by SporkTank. I think more games should have photography as a game mechanic. It's free and takes 10 minutes to finish. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

I don't usually "do memes" but I'm about to hop on a 7hr flight so I say we do a #StarTrek meme roundup today. Dig deep, and bring the best you got! Most liked meme wins 5 Stanley Nickels!

With food prices going up, workers losing their jobs, and now reductions in government funding, food assistance programs need our help more than ever. That's why on May 24-25, @4score7pongs.com and I are participating in Meal-Morial Madness, a gaming marathon raising money for @feedingamerica.org.

Devil Blade Reboot is a 2024 shoot em up made Shigatake Games. This game rocks and is a good choice for someone who is new to the genre. Shout out to my buddy @pstrawn.bsky.social for recommending it to me. Available on steam. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters is a 1996 action game made by Capcom. I think I prefer the first one. The only change I noticed was less boss abilities. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Mega Man The Power Battle is a 1995 Capcom game. The game is a boss rush mode of sorts of Mega Man 1 through 7 bosses. Pretty fun especially if you have played the classic games. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Eco Fighters is a 1994 shoot em up made by Capcom. The twist to gameplay is that you rotate a cannon arm that you charge up for a bigger attack or block shots. Check it out. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Chariot is a 1991 shoot em up made by Capcom. I really liked the upgrades and the boss fights. Check it out. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Midnight Wanderers is a 1991 run n' gun game by Capcom. The game plays like a mix of Contra and Kirby. It's pretty fun and has a well-balanced difficulty. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

Magic Sword is a 1990 fantasy action game made by Capcom. You climb a tower, collecting keys and freeing companions to aid your quest. Pretty fun game. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social