Banjo's Backpack
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Banjo's Backpack
@banjosbackpack.bsky.social
Not a bear with a bird in my backpack, I assure you.

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Another year of going is upon us! As I did last year I'll be tracking my game completions in a singular thread.

I wish you all a 2025 full of great games, healthy lives, and good news!

With that said, here's my games beat, starting with the first one beaten today!!!

#GamesIBeatIn2025
#365DaysOfMusic Day 364

Fantasy Life - Summit of Mt. Snowpeak

Now that we're in Winter, it's fitting to put this peaceful tune from 'Fantasy Life' into the mix. Stay warm and cozy my friends!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAns...
Fantasy Life OST - 29 Summit of Mt Snowpeak
YouTube video by EruxNick
www.youtube.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hollow Knight: Silksong is already on sale. If you waited, save a few bucks, and then play this fantastic game!! What a deal at $16!!
December 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Super and squishy.

Throwback to Mario's first 3D appearance in Super Mario 64!
December 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
#365DaysOfMusic Day 363

Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge - Boss Battle

One year ago I beat this game via my new Analogue Pocket I received for Christmas. 'Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge' is a decent representation of the franchise. I'd truly recommend.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_V1...
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge Music - Boss Battle
YouTube video by SilvaGunner
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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There are many ways to make generic #pixelart textures much more interesting. Some are subtle, others more pronounced.
December 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Route 209 – Pokémon Diamond & Pearl ✨

🪈: @instrumentmaniac.bsky.social

▶️: youtu.be/vtuWDNAiHeo
December 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
My cousin and his wife were visiting from out of town. I ended up spontaneously going to dinner with them at a brewery.

On in the way I stopped at my house to pop a 'pepcid'.

This is officially the most 'I'm in my forties' thing I've ever done.
December 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Definitely worth it at a sale price too if you go for it. The thing I *do* remember is the combat being a highlight. Story didn't wow me by the end, but the battle mechanics kept me engaged.
December 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
#365DaysOfMusic Day 362

Chained Echoes - The Dancing City of Farnsport

Is 'Chained Echoes' any good? This song is absolutely beautiful and I wonder if there's a fantastic game behind it all.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ACl...
Chained Echoes _ The Dancing City of Farnsport OST
YouTube video by Satoshi Yamamoto
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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The music in this area is utterly beautiful.
December 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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December 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
My sister was my Secret Santa and she nailed the gift. I feel very special. Part of it was a gift card to a glass shop that's over an hour away. She drove out there to get it for me and I appreciate that effort so much. I'll have to make her something in stained glass as a thank you.
December 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A bit cold out there. #michigan #freezingrain #happyholidays
December 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#365DaysOfMusic Day 361

Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Canari Battle Music

I still have a lot left to do in 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A', which happens when great games release so close to each other. So I kind of just picked a random song since I don't know the OST yet.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1gF...
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Canari Battle Music (HQ)
YouTube video by Pokeli
www.youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Well that'd be a bummer if true, lol.

Surely it can't be.
December 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#365DaysOfMusic Day 360

Startropics - Argonian Children

Today is the original release anniversary of 'Startropics' a classic NES title which still finds its way into the heart of many 35 years later.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gQA...
Startropics (NES) Music - Argonian Children
YouTube video by GBelair
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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A Fleeting Dream from Final Fantasy X! ✨
🎹 Piano arr. by Gus Tredwell

▶️: youtu.be/woQqbkfMh4w
December 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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My fan-made Animal Crossing colouring book is now available for pre-order! 28 illustrations featuring some of your favourite villagers and characters. Plus bugs, fish, fruit and more!
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December 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#365DaysOfMusic Day 359

Fire Emblem: Three Houses - The Apex of the World (Rain)

Speaking purely from my own reference point, this tune from 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses' is absolutely up there with the best tracks found on the Switch. Xenoblade-level greatness.

youtu.be/ydigUA_gyso?...
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Absolutely shocked at the moment. I haven't collected Pokemon cards in a bit because it's so cost prohibitive with the scalper/resell community being bigger again. Every year I put the list of missing cards needed for my Living Dex and suggest some new card packs. I never get gifted these. (1/?)
December 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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You’d better take a Tanooki suit, Mario. It gets quite nippy in World 6 this time of year.
December 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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This one is available today as a limited time print: www.theartofnuridurr.com/shop/p/world6
Journey to World 6 — The Art of Nuri Durr
8x8 Marker drawing of Mario and Peach
www.theartofnuridurr.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#365DaysOfMusic Day 358

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Wings of Kynareth

This tune from 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' is one of those I came across in a massive random playlist online. I'm glad I did though as I'd never heard this fantastic piece before!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY41...
Oblivion - Wings of Kynareth [HQ]
YouTube video by Chance Adams
www.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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happy christmas eve eve!
December 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM