Mike Chase
@chasetoothpaste.bsky.social
Dude who plays videogames and likes rap music. Dad. Social media advertising. Excel guy
(only a few hours in but)
The strongest part of Arc Raiders is that, while there's minimal lore or overarching story, the actual moment to moment gameplay IS the story. I had three runs last night as a complete beginner but each run had it's own narrative arc (pun). Extremely captivating
The strongest part of Arc Raiders is that, while there's minimal lore or overarching story, the actual moment to moment gameplay IS the story. I had three runs last night as a complete beginner but each run had it's own narrative arc (pun). Extremely captivating
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
(only a few hours in but)
The strongest part of Arc Raiders is that, while there's minimal lore or overarching story, the actual moment to moment gameplay IS the story. I had three runs last night as a complete beginner but each run had it's own narrative arc (pun). Extremely captivating
The strongest part of Arc Raiders is that, while there's minimal lore or overarching story, the actual moment to moment gameplay IS the story. I had three runs last night as a complete beginner but each run had it's own narrative arc (pun). Extremely captivating
Would love to see the metric decrease in activity among those I'm following as we enter in to the 10AM timeframe that Hollow Knight Silksong releases. Happy release day to y'all
September 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Would love to see the metric decrease in activity among those I'm following as we enter in to the 10AM timeframe that Hollow Knight Silksong releases. Happy release day to y'all
Dude if this A$AP Rocky album is taking as long as it is so that he can get as many people together for the sequel to 1 Train then I’ll be the happiest man alive
August 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Dude if this A$AP Rocky album is taking as long as it is so that he can get as many people together for the sequel to 1 Train then I’ll be the happiest man alive
Think I need a palette cleanser game -- I've started but haven't had the desire to get back in to the big single players just yet (South of Midnight, Yakuza Like a Dragon, Doom Dark Ages) after E33. Playing a lot of REMATCH though.
Anybody got something for me that's new, short and sweet?
Anybody got something for me that's new, short and sweet?
August 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Think I need a palette cleanser game -- I've started but haven't had the desire to get back in to the big single players just yet (South of Midnight, Yakuza Like a Dragon, Doom Dark Ages) after E33. Playing a lot of REMATCH though.
Anybody got something for me that's new, short and sweet?
Anybody got something for me that's new, short and sweet?
idk man I kinda want Clair Obscur Expedition 33 to have another blow up of people finally getting around to it after the hype died down just so we can get another burst of "holy shit this game absolutely bangs" posts in the feed
August 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
idk man I kinda want Clair Obscur Expedition 33 to have another blow up of people finally getting around to it after the hype died down just so we can get another burst of "holy shit this game absolutely bangs" posts in the feed
Happy New JID Release Day to all who celebrate.
It's me. I'm celebrating
It's me. I'm celebrating
August 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy New JID Release Day to all who celebrate.
It's me. I'm celebrating
It's me. I'm celebrating
The traditional work laptop, to me, is more of a 'modern' take on the old skipping stone. A rectangular disc that can be thrown across the body, like a Frisbee. Outdoors. Near water, if possible.
July 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The traditional work laptop, to me, is more of a 'modern' take on the old skipping stone. A rectangular disc that can be thrown across the body, like a Frisbee. Outdoors. Near water, if possible.
wtf man
Xbox studio 'The Initiative' alongside its project, Perfect Dark, have been closed.
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects
Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.
www.windowscentral.com
July 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
wtf man
Heart goes out to anybody impacted by job losses today at Xbox, or literally every other company. Hard to not feel a level of dread when the shareholders need their due.
I'm just tired, man. I'm tired and my heart hurts for everyone.
I'm just tired, man. I'm tired and my heart hurts for everyone.
July 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Heart goes out to anybody impacted by job losses today at Xbox, or literally every other company. Hard to not feel a level of dread when the shareholders need their due.
I'm just tired, man. I'm tired and my heart hurts for everyone.
I'm just tired, man. I'm tired and my heart hurts for everyone.
It hurts my heart to say that DOOM: TDA is just very aggressively okay. The shield doing a lawn-mower on hordes of enemies is very fun. Everything else is a head-scratchingly boring mechanic. Why are there no aerial dogfights on the dragon, why are we locked in to a dodging minigame? Weird decisions
June 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It hurts my heart to say that DOOM: TDA is just very aggressively okay. The shield doing a lawn-mower on hordes of enemies is very fun. Everything else is a head-scratchingly boring mechanic. Why are there no aerial dogfights on the dragon, why are we locked in to a dodging minigame? Weird decisions
Dude #REMATCH has all the flair of NBA Street with the vibes of Rocket League. It is strikingly fun to play and I think that the skill ceiling is high for this one. There are a few bugs here and there but the Mercy Rules (winning by four ends the game) and short matches pull me right back in
June 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Dude #REMATCH has all the flair of NBA Street with the vibes of Rocket League. It is strikingly fun to play and I think that the skill ceiling is high for this one. There are a few bugs here and there but the Mercy Rules (winning by four ends the game) and short matches pull me right back in
Picked this one up because it looks like Fire Emblem, it plays and acts like FE. I starve for any and all new FE content and games. Can't say it's got a FE-caliber story, but hey neither was Fire Emblem: Engage. Giving this one a Fire Emblem: Engage out of Fire Emblem: Awakening. #DarkDeityII
June 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Picked this one up because it looks like Fire Emblem, it plays and acts like FE. I starve for any and all new FE content and games. Can't say it's got a FE-caliber story, but hey neither was Fire Emblem: Engage. Giving this one a Fire Emblem: Engage out of Fire Emblem: Awakening. #DarkDeityII
Reposted by Mike Chase
i'm Sprong
dawg she got me
got me doin thing i'd never do
if you aint been im tellin you
i'm Sprong
dawg she got me
got me doin thing i'd never do
if you aint been im tellin you
i'm Sprong
May 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
i'm Sprong
dawg she got me
got me doin thing i'd never do
if you aint been im tellin you
i'm Sprong
dawg she got me
got me doin thing i'd never do
if you aint been im tellin you
i'm Sprong
Reposted by Mike Chase
Just a reminder, if you enjoy content like the Rapid-Fire Interview with Hideki Kamiya on YouTube - supporting MinnMax directly on Patreon is the best way to keep us around. youtu.be/tJRVue2kPNA
May 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Just a reminder, if you enjoy content like the Rapid-Fire Interview with Hideki Kamiya on YouTube - supporting MinnMax directly on Patreon is the best way to keep us around. youtu.be/tJRVue2kPNA
Reposted by Mike Chase
the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
May 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
the Marathon alpha released recently and its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in 2017.
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
@bungie.net @marathonthegame.bungie.net
I'd like to formally let the world know that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 OST absolutely RIPS. It is truly a masterwork. Phew
May 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I'd like to formally let the world know that the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 OST absolutely RIPS. It is truly a masterwork. Phew
Reposted by Mike Chase
In response to the Polygon and Giant Bomb news, I created an indie and worker-owned games media starter pack.
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
May 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
In response to the Polygon and Giant Bomb news, I created an indie and worker-owned games media starter pack.
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
I’ll keep adding to it, so suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please share!
Reposted by Mike Chase
I spent well over a month talking to investors to get the actual data behind what’s happening to the games industry. I was going to say “enjoy!” but it’s, uh, not great.
youtu.be/9HM9nmqNioQ
youtu.be/9HM9nmqNioQ
The games industry is screwed 2.0
YouTube video by Charalanahzard
youtu.be
April 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I spent well over a month talking to investors to get the actual data behind what’s happening to the games industry. I was going to say “enjoy!” but it’s, uh, not great.
youtu.be/9HM9nmqNioQ
youtu.be/9HM9nmqNioQ
I can’t tell you how happy I was to have my very own Red Wedding moment in Last of Us Season 2
April 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I can’t tell you how happy I was to have my very own Red Wedding moment in Last of Us Season 2
I don't know if I'll end up finishing Blue Prince -- it feels like I'm getting to a point of diminishing returns in my runs -- but what is here in the first like, 20 days of exploring the mansion is phenomenal. Loving this game for the moment
April 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I don't know if I'll end up finishing Blue Prince -- it feels like I'm getting to a point of diminishing returns in my runs -- but what is here in the first like, 20 days of exploring the mansion is phenomenal. Loving this game for the moment
Pretty heckin’ pleased to have a question of mine pop up in Community Questions on @minnmax.bsky.social last week!
April 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Pretty heckin’ pleased to have a question of mine pop up in Community Questions on @minnmax.bsky.social last week!
#Haste
Bro, 3D Sonics WISH they could do what this game does. Holy hell is this thing FUN. It's part flow-state 3D sonic, part Jetliner Sim. Not sold on the STS-like pathways or the Roguelite items. Sometimes I wish levels were hand-designed with multiple paths. But it's awesome. Play this.
Bro, 3D Sonics WISH they could do what this game does. Holy hell is this thing FUN. It's part flow-state 3D sonic, part Jetliner Sim. Not sold on the STS-like pathways or the Roguelite items. Sometimes I wish levels were hand-designed with multiple paths. But it's awesome. Play this.
April 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
#Haste
Bro, 3D Sonics WISH they could do what this game does. Holy hell is this thing FUN. It's part flow-state 3D sonic, part Jetliner Sim. Not sold on the STS-like pathways or the Roguelite items. Sometimes I wish levels were hand-designed with multiple paths. But it's awesome. Play this.
Bro, 3D Sonics WISH they could do what this game does. Holy hell is this thing FUN. It's part flow-state 3D sonic, part Jetliner Sim. Not sold on the STS-like pathways or the Roguelite items. Sometimes I wish levels were hand-designed with multiple paths. But it's awesome. Play this.
#Pseudoregalia
Maybe a bit frustratingly minimalist in art, combat, story, & guidance, this game focuses one thousand percent of its efforts in to making platforming the most fun aspect. I think the metroidvania aspect is interesting, but not sure I love it. Want this to click a bit more with me...
Maybe a bit frustratingly minimalist in art, combat, story, & guidance, this game focuses one thousand percent of its efforts in to making platforming the most fun aspect. I think the metroidvania aspect is interesting, but not sure I love it. Want this to click a bit more with me...
April 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#Pseudoregalia
Maybe a bit frustratingly minimalist in art, combat, story, & guidance, this game focuses one thousand percent of its efforts in to making platforming the most fun aspect. I think the metroidvania aspect is interesting, but not sure I love it. Want this to click a bit more with me...
Maybe a bit frustratingly minimalist in art, combat, story, & guidance, this game focuses one thousand percent of its efforts in to making platforming the most fun aspect. I think the metroidvania aspect is interesting, but not sure I love it. Want this to click a bit more with me...
#CrowCountry
Who hasn't picked up their niece & nephews Little Tykes toys and decided to play Resident Evil with them? Spooky without being overtly disgusting or scary, I really enjoyed my time with these puzzles and slow/tense shootouts with zombie (?) enemies.
Who hasn't picked up their niece & nephews Little Tykes toys and decided to play Resident Evil with them? Spooky without being overtly disgusting or scary, I really enjoyed my time with these puzzles and slow/tense shootouts with zombie (?) enemies.
April 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#CrowCountry
Who hasn't picked up their niece & nephews Little Tykes toys and decided to play Resident Evil with them? Spooky without being overtly disgusting or scary, I really enjoyed my time with these puzzles and slow/tense shootouts with zombie (?) enemies.
Who hasn't picked up their niece & nephews Little Tykes toys and decided to play Resident Evil with them? Spooky without being overtly disgusting or scary, I really enjoyed my time with these puzzles and slow/tense shootouts with zombie (?) enemies.