Alex Donaldson
@apzonerunner.com
Video game critic. Owner/Final Boss @RPGSite.net, Editor-at-large @Eurogamer.net, occasional freelancer & consultant.
Into: Arcade cabs, Watches, Dogs, Whisky, fighting games (esp SF), RPGs (esp FF), NFL (Rams), Lego, Poker & Blackjack
www.donaldson.zone
Into: Arcade cabs, Watches, Dogs, Whisky, fighting games (esp SF), RPGs (esp FF), NFL (Rams), Lego, Poker & Blackjack
www.donaldson.zone
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there’s a scene in the new documentary where Elizabeth Taylor is talking about the stigma of AIDS and how she got involved in the movement and it’s fucking everything
August 10, 2024 at 3:21 PM
there’s a scene in the new documentary where Elizabeth Taylor is talking about the stigma of AIDS and how she got involved in the movement and it’s fucking everything
Who needs GOTY awards when you've got this eh
Despite a challenging year, King Charles III has given Phil Spencer an MBE. Congratulations, Phil
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
New Year Honours List 2026: High Awards (HTML)
www.gov.uk
December 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Who needs GOTY awards when you've got this eh
one final indignity from the company that is the mr. bean of retro gaming hardware
Ordered this @polymega lightgun in August 2021.
It was delivered today, nearly 4 1/2 years later… 🤷
Sadly it didn’t work out of the box, since the Polymega won’t install the needed firmware update via WiFi. 😅
Will go on a hunt for the longest Ethernet cable.
It was delivered today, nearly 4 1/2 years later… 🤷
Sadly it didn’t work out of the box, since the Polymega won’t install the needed firmware update via WiFi. 😅
Will go on a hunt for the longest Ethernet cable.
December 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
one final indignity from the company that is the mr. bean of retro gaming hardware
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Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
watch.obitus
December 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
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Updated draft forecast!
Same caveat: does not account for possibility of resting starters in Week 18.
Same caveat: does not account for possibility of resting starters in Week 18.
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Updated draft forecast!
Same caveat: does not account for possibility of resting starters in Week 18.
Same caveat: does not account for possibility of resting starters in Week 18.
this makes me miss darksoulstoilet
Y’all ever walk into a public restroom and immediately whisper “Jesus Christ”
December 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
this makes me miss darksoulstoilet
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2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
December 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
2025 was brutal for games media, but I'm seeing some glimmers of hope as worker-owned sites like @aftermath.site, @rascal.news, and @giantbomb.bsky.social have carved out vital spaces in the games community.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
Earlier this year, I made a huge Indie Games Media starter pack for y'all. Let's celebrate.
I have a sneaking suspicion that if it doesn't get absolutely flattened in localization Yoko Taro's next narrative might go really hard on this, and could be really good for it
December 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I have a sneaking suspicion that if it doesn't get absolutely flattened in localization Yoko Taro's next narrative might go really hard on this, and could be really good for it
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We have compiled translations of notable RPG creators' aspirations and resolutions for 2026 that they shared with Japanese outlets, some of which tease new game reveals to be made next year:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19274-rpg-creators-in-japan-share-their-aspirations-plans-for-2026
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19274-rpg-creators-in-japan-share-their-aspirations-plans-for-2026
December 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We have compiled translations of notable RPG creators' aspirations and resolutions for 2026 that they shared with Japanese outlets, some of which tease new game reveals to be made next year:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19274-rpg-creators-in-japan-share-their-aspirations-plans-for-2026
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19274-rpg-creators-in-japan-share-their-aspirations-plans-for-2026
I can promise you this, if you call any game with the trappings of the JRPG tradition a 'Clair Obscur-like' or similar, you will not see the kingdom of heaven. I will make sure of it
December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I can promise you this, if you call any game with the trappings of the JRPG tradition a 'Clair Obscur-like' or similar, you will not see the kingdom of heaven. I will make sure of it
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Please share if you can. Nick was such a huge part of the mag.
Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
watch.obitus
December 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Please share if you can. Nick was such a huge part of the mag.
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This eBay listing for a sealed copy of MechWarrior 2 really captures the spirit of '90s video game ads. ebay.us/m/dHUmFv
December 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This eBay listing for a sealed copy of MechWarrior 2 really captures the spirit of '90s video game ads. ebay.us/m/dHUmFv
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it's a search-action film actually,
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
it's a search-action film actually,
This -- but also, they had nine of the top ten shows broadcast on Christmas Day. But they were 60% down on last year... and still top. Traditional telly/broadcasters are just absolutely stone cold dead/finished in the UK, in truth
December 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This -- but also, they had nine of the top ten shows broadcast on Christmas Day. But they were 60% down on last year... and still top. Traditional telly/broadcasters are just absolutely stone cold dead/finished in the UK, in truth
There is something deeply funny about an MMO cutting free login hours designed for kids in the after-school slot, while naming the update that cuts the access for schoolkids "Children Lost in Time & Space"
Dragon Quest X Online will have a new Version 8 release on June 25, but Square Enix will also simultaneously close the browser client and end the free Kids Time access:
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19273-dragon-quest-x-online-version-8-update-on-june-25-will-end-free-kids-time-browser-client
https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19273-dragon-quest-x-online-version-8-update-on-june-25-will-end-free-kids-time-browser-client
December 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
There is something deeply funny about an MMO cutting free login hours designed for kids in the after-school slot, while naming the update that cuts the access for schoolkids "Children Lost in Time & Space"
This is probably the pure best game Square Enix has released in twenty years btw, but only true connoisseurs will identify this fact
DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS ($8.99) - classic dungeon crawling stripped to its bare parts, reformed into something incredible. cranks the "fuck YOU" difficulty of old school dungeon crawling to their natural - and hilarious - conclusions. store.steampowered.com/app/1451080/...
December 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This is probably the pure best game Square Enix has released in twenty years btw, but only true connoisseurs will identify this fact
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February 7, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade but all the lyrics are 'are you hanging up your stocking on your wall'
Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody but all the lyrics are 'are you hanging up your stocking...
Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade but all the lyrics are 'Are You Hanging Up Your Stocking On Your Wall?'Crooned by @MichaelMisDisappointing More: http://li...
youtu.be
December 1, 2023 at 8:28 AM
Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade but all the lyrics are 'are you hanging up your stocking on your wall'
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twitter: new update, every time you post, elon musk is literally going to break into your house and shit directly into your mouth
users: that sucks but….i mean i HAVE to stay on there…..
users: that sucks but….i mean i HAVE to stay on there…..
December 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
twitter: new update, every time you post, elon musk is literally going to break into your house and shit directly into your mouth
users: that sucks but….i mean i HAVE to stay on there…..
users: that sucks but….i mean i HAVE to stay on there…..
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You won't find any Muppets in this article (except for the ones who wrote it).
Here are Eurogamer's Alternate Game Awards 2025
www.eurogamer.net/eurogamers-a...
Here are Eurogamer's Alternate Game Awards 2025
www.eurogamer.net/eurogamers-a...
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
You won't find any Muppets in this article (except for the ones who wrote it).
Here are Eurogamer's Alternate Game Awards 2025
www.eurogamer.net/eurogamers-a...
Here are Eurogamer's Alternate Game Awards 2025
www.eurogamer.net/eurogamers-a...
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Fellas, if your girl:
Has a father who will pay the price for destroying the imperial rule
Yells "Don't come!" to warn you of incoming danger
Must be dead by now
Then she's not your girl. She's Rachel, the daughter of the President of Sercia. Get into the castle and
Has a father who will pay the price for destroying the imperial rule
Yells "Don't come!" to warn you of incoming danger
Must be dead by now
Then she's not your girl. She's Rachel, the daughter of the President of Sercia. Get into the castle and
November 9, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Fellas, if your girl:
Has a father who will pay the price for destroying the imperial rule
Yells "Don't come!" to warn you of incoming danger
Must be dead by now
Then she's not your girl. She's Rachel, the daughter of the President of Sercia. Get into the castle and
Has a father who will pay the price for destroying the imperial rule
Yells "Don't come!" to warn you of incoming danger
Must be dead by now
Then she's not your girl. She's Rachel, the daughter of the President of Sercia. Get into the castle and
this is an absolute top g list
Ryosuke Horii (Sega - Director of Yakuza: Like A Dragon, LAD Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, & Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth)
1) Thank Goodness You're Here
2) Despelote
3) Tokimeki Memorial ~forever with you~ Emotional
4) and Roger
5) INDIKA
1) Thank Goodness You're Here
2) Despelote
3) Tokimeki Memorial ~forever with you~ Emotional
4) and Roger
5) INDIKA
December 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
this is an absolute top g list
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