What’s everyone picking up in July? I’ve got Splatoon Raiders, Halo, and Black Flag.

Adding to the collection 📚

I finished Stalker 2. I was really hooked by the high level of intensity all the way through. The importance of the choices you make. The tactical movement to take people down. The terror of a monster screaming in the darkness. The environmental puzzles.

[Stalker 2]

I used to think PS6/Helix should for sure delay with prices like these. But I wouldn’t be surprised if they get pushed out ASAP now. Because this shit is only getting infinitely worse, for years to come. Waiting will not solve the problem.

It’s like having myself on the team [Stalker 2]

Bungie folks impacted by the layoffs: please let me know if you see anything on our careers page that is a fit for you. I will gladly help with application advice and recommendations: www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs

Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen details new features Capcom has released new information and screenshots for Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen during today's Capcom Spotlight, including plans or a new…... https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/dragons-dogma-ii-dark-arisen-details-new-features

Turns out the additional robbery mission is just rockstar getting you to pay for this

Startled me worse than the bloodsuckers 💀 [Stalker 2]

Monochrome and a throwback. 10+ years ago.

Been struggling to feel connected to anything lately. But Stalker 2 has me for the time being.

Steam Machine 512GB is $1,049.00 buff.ly/L2QgLVy 2TB with Controller $1,428 buff.ly/TW3rHgW

I haven’t played as many games this year as I have in previous years. These are my ranked 2026 games! (created with Backlogged lists). Upon reflection, Nioh 3 has yet to be dethroned. But there are a few more games coming this year that could do it.

Happy Father’s Day!

Me, scared, playing Stalker 2

Xbox has no vision for the future.

Parasitic c-suite and high level exec class are mythologized as skilled genius business visionaries, but in reality they’re mostly just clueless sociopathic idiots with the single skill set of spinning bullshit and sole desire of burning everything down to ever enrich themselves.

BREAKING: Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion, Ninja Theory and Double Fine, are negotiating with Xbox as they try to avoid closure. Some or all could spin off. Lots still in flux as many studios remain unsure about what's happening. Here's the latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Posting this for a specific audience here.

Season 3 of Silo starts July 3

I got one of these while I wait for my AYN Thor and I’m soooo excited for it to show up today! Retroid pocket classic, retro.

“Excuse me, he ordered the *plain* double cheeseburger”.

Our next event is just around the corner: the Wholesome Games Celebration! This is a Steam-only event that features same-day releases, new game announcements, demos, discounts and more. Last year we celebrated the release of Tiny Bookshop, Is This Seat Taken?, MakeRoom, and more!

From the official discord. If anyone else was thinking about getting an AYN Thor, now is the time.

okay but what do the worst people online think, have we asked them yet?

Star Fox (Switch 2) physical release is 17% off on Amazon and Walmart: bit.ly/4tlZqNJ $49.94 lowest price ever Game is on the game card

Dude, Masters of the Universe is a 10/10

Down the emulation rabbit hole…

One of the greatest songs of all time. Bonnie Raitt is legendary.

What my gaming wishlist looks like now across all platforms 🎮

Riyo Games is here with Threads of Time, a time traveling love letter to classic JRPGs. Pick up party members from across eras, befriend dinosaurs, and save the world. Wishlist now!

Holy crap, that was a good show. So many good games over the next year. #summergamefest

The Wolf Among Us 2 is Coming in 2027 and The Wolf Among Us Remake is coming Holiday 2026. #TheWolfAmongUs #SummerGameFest

Nioh 3 (Steam) is $41.99 on Newegg w/ code EPF4775 buff.ly/lpZZCs8 #ad $49.69 US PSN buff.ly/B9FZsak

Waiting for my AYN Thor…

Summer Game Fest tomorrow

8 Steam games worth $245, all for $15. Humble Choice's June bundle is led by Octopath Traveler 2, with Citizen Sleeper 2, Indika and The Riftbreaker along for the ride. They're Steam keys, so they're yours for keeps. Best pickup: Octopath or Citizen Sleeper 2? bit.ly/4a9AeDi

The only “data centers” that should exist are libraries.

Marathon is free this week, so I jumped in with a couple friends.

Honestly never been more excited to play games.

Adding to the collection

The BigNerdGaming Podcast is LIVE! w/ @dsundy.bsky.social and @themcmr.bsky.social! -Our top 5 games we played in May + Thoughts on -Forza Horizon 6 -007 First Light -Lego Batman And I complain about Kingdom Hearts and KCD2. Enjoy! youtu.be/4rIgHnNuN3M?...

Happy pride month. Remember to kiss your homies goodnight.

Some news from me! I quit GameSpot to launch something new. Introducing @lookingfor.game, an independent weekly newsletter where I highlight upcoming PC games and deliver demo codes straight to your inbox. Sign up at lookingfor.game 🥳