CtrlAltNoob
@ctrlaltnoob.bsky.social
Twitch Streamer | YouTuber | Blogger
Catching up with games I missed | Seeking out indie gems | Appreciator of game design
North East England | She/her
Catching up with games I missed | Seeking out indie gems | Appreciator of game design
North East England | She/her
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CtrlAltNoob
@ctrlaltnoob.bsky.social
· Oct 24
CtrlAltNoob
Easy access to all places that you can find CtrlAltNoob gaming content!
bio.link
Hey, my name is Noob!
You can find everything in the link including..
✨ Twitch - Live Streaming
✨ YouTube - Let's Plays, VODs and Indie Showcase
✨ Blog - Reviews, Game Photography and more
✨ Memberships - A way to support me financially
✨ And more!
bio.link/ctrlaltnoob
You can find everything in the link including..
✨ Twitch - Live Streaming
✨ YouTube - Let's Plays, VODs and Indie Showcase
✨ Blog - Reviews, Game Photography and more
✨ Memberships - A way to support me financially
✨ And more!
bio.link/ctrlaltnoob
Every now and then I need to encourage everyone to play 1000xResist.
It is special.
I recently took a look at my top games list and it has officially overtaken The Forgotten City into my top 5 games of all time (this is over a year and a half after playing). What a lasting impact it has had on me.
It is special.
I recently took a look at my top games list and it has officially overtaken The Forgotten City into my top 5 games of all time (this is over a year and a half after playing). What a lasting impact it has had on me.
January 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Every now and then I need to encourage everyone to play 1000xResist.
It is special.
I recently took a look at my top games list and it has officially overtaken The Forgotten City into my top 5 games of all time (this is over a year and a half after playing). What a lasting impact it has had on me.
It is special.
I recently took a look at my top games list and it has officially overtaken The Forgotten City into my top 5 games of all time (this is over a year and a half after playing). What a lasting impact it has had on me.
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Each year, the Tales from the Backlog community and I make our "backlog resolutions", and in this episode, we talk about our experience with backlog resolutions in 2025 and look forward to 2026. Enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Each year, the Tales from the Backlog community and I make our "backlog resolutions", and in this episode, we talk about our experience with backlog resolutions in 2025 and look forward to 2026. Enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/resolutions2...
WATCH: youtu.be/kMD8fPuS9DQ
So many phenomenal games released in 2025 and if I counted correctly, I managed to play a grand total of.. 4
That's ok though, that means that all of these experiences are still mine to have when the time is right.
Which games are still on your 2025 wishlists?
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That's ok though, that means that all of these experiences are still mine to have when the time is right.
Which games are still on your 2025 wishlists?
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10 games I must play from 2025
This is the list that I tend to feel most eager and excited to write, but I also find the most difficult, simply as I haven’t played the games to really be able to comment on them. All I have…
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January 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
So many phenomenal games released in 2025 and if I counted correctly, I managed to play a grand total of.. 4
That's ok though, that means that all of these experiences are still mine to have when the time is right.
Which games are still on your 2025 wishlists?
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That's ok though, that means that all of these experiences are still mine to have when the time is right.
Which games are still on your 2025 wishlists?
ctrlaltnoob.com/2026/01/05/1...
Picked up Spirit City: Lofi Sessions earlier and could not be happier with the purchase.
Done a bit of setting up and this honestly could be life changing. It feels like it was made for me.
I have been struggling with focus and procrastination terribly lately. Will report back with results!
Done a bit of setting up and this honestly could be life changing. It feels like it was made for me.
I have been struggling with focus and procrastination terribly lately. Will report back with results!
January 3, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Picked up Spirit City: Lofi Sessions earlier and could not be happier with the purchase.
Done a bit of setting up and this honestly could be life changing. It feels like it was made for me.
I have been struggling with focus and procrastination terribly lately. Will report back with results!
Done a bit of setting up and this honestly could be life changing. It feels like it was made for me.
I have been struggling with focus and procrastination terribly lately. Will report back with results!
My 4 most anticipated games of 2026
January 2, 2026 at 1:40 AM
My 4 most anticipated games of 2026
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New year, new awesome discussions on the podcast- here's what's coming in January! Guest lineup includes:
@ctrlaltnoob.bsky.social
@soccr.bsky.social
@athunderheart.bsky.social
@darrenhupke.bsky.social
@kimchica.bsky.social
Thanks to all who have checked out the show, and here's to 2026!
@ctrlaltnoob.bsky.social
@soccr.bsky.social
@athunderheart.bsky.social
@darrenhupke.bsky.social
@kimchica.bsky.social
Thanks to all who have checked out the show, and here's to 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM
New year, new awesome discussions on the podcast- here's what's coming in January! Guest lineup includes:
@ctrlaltnoob.bsky.social
@soccr.bsky.social
@athunderheart.bsky.social
@darrenhupke.bsky.social
@kimchica.bsky.social
Thanks to all who have checked out the show, and here's to 2026!
@ctrlaltnoob.bsky.social
@soccr.bsky.social
@athunderheart.bsky.social
@darrenhupke.bsky.social
@kimchica.bsky.social
Thanks to all who have checked out the show, and here's to 2026!
I finished the first half of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage today and I am so shocked at how invested I feel.
I am usually more miss than hit with teenage girl characters and stores, but I can’t seem to get enough. I maybe wouldn’t like the characters personalities irl, but I’m so here for them.
I am usually more miss than hit with teenage girl characters and stores, but I can’t seem to get enough. I maybe wouldn’t like the characters personalities irl, but I’m so here for them.
December 31, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I finished the first half of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage today and I am so shocked at how invested I feel.
I am usually more miss than hit with teenage girl characters and stores, but I can’t seem to get enough. I maybe wouldn’t like the characters personalities irl, but I’m so here for them.
I am usually more miss than hit with teenage girl characters and stores, but I can’t seem to get enough. I maybe wouldn’t like the characters personalities irl, but I’m so here for them.
As I’ve been reflecting on my year I have been considering how I want to approach games going forward.
I want to play more games that I am actually excited about, rather than just games I’m curious about.
Naturally, I made a list 😂
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I want to play more games that I am actually excited about, rather than just games I’m curious about.
Naturally, I made a list 😂
ggapp.io/CtrlAltNoob0...
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December 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
As I’ve been reflecting on my year I have been considering how I want to approach games going forward.
I want to play more games that I am actually excited about, rather than just games I’m curious about.
Naturally, I made a list 😂
ggapp.io/CtrlAltNoob0...
I want to play more games that I am actually excited about, rather than just games I’m curious about.
Naturally, I made a list 😂
ggapp.io/CtrlAltNoob0...
I am sick again so it’s time for Lost Records: Rage and Bloom.
No one told me the core mechanic for collectible is making home videos 😲🥳 really enjoying it so far.
No one told me the core mechanic for collectible is making home videos 😲🥳 really enjoying it so far.
December 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I am sick again so it’s time for Lost Records: Rage and Bloom.
No one told me the core mechanic for collectible is making home videos 😲🥳 really enjoying it so far.
No one told me the core mechanic for collectible is making home videos 😲🥳 really enjoying it so far.
My end of year content begins! In this post I share my Top 10 Games Experienced in 2025.
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Noob’s Top 10 Games Experienced in 2025
Upon reviewing my year of gaming, I got a feeling that I was almost surprised to feel. Underwhelm. I cannot remember a previous year that I have played so many games that I either didn’t gel …
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December 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My end of year content begins! In this post I share my Top 10 Games Experienced in 2025.
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While I’m working on my end of year content I need to give a huge shout out.
Playing both A Space for the Unbound and Wanderstop early in the year helped so much with processing my grief.
The help with my mindset lead to monumental changes in my life that I don’t even know were possible.
Playing both A Space for the Unbound and Wanderstop early in the year helped so much with processing my grief.
The help with my mindset lead to monumental changes in my life that I don’t even know were possible.
December 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
While I’m working on my end of year content I need to give a huge shout out.
Playing both A Space for the Unbound and Wanderstop early in the year helped so much with processing my grief.
The help with my mindset lead to monumental changes in my life that I don’t even know were possible.
Playing both A Space for the Unbound and Wanderstop early in the year helped so much with processing my grief.
The help with my mindset lead to monumental changes in my life that I don’t even know were possible.
Finally got to spend a day working on my blog!
Words are coming out and they are actually making sense 🥹
On one hand, I can’t wait to share.
On the other, how the heck did I used to do this + stream + YT.
It’s so bittersweet, I’m glad to have found a healthier balance but yet I miss it.
Words are coming out and they are actually making sense 🥹
On one hand, I can’t wait to share.
On the other, how the heck did I used to do this + stream + YT.
It’s so bittersweet, I’m glad to have found a healthier balance but yet I miss it.
December 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Finally got to spend a day working on my blog!
Words are coming out and they are actually making sense 🥹
On one hand, I can’t wait to share.
On the other, how the heck did I used to do this + stream + YT.
It’s so bittersweet, I’m glad to have found a healthier balance but yet I miss it.
Words are coming out and they are actually making sense 🥹
On one hand, I can’t wait to share.
On the other, how the heck did I used to do this + stream + YT.
It’s so bittersweet, I’m glad to have found a healthier balance but yet I miss it.
I only played 3 2025 games so far -
Blue Prince
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3
Wanderstop
I’d rank them in that order, with the reminder that Wanderstop was great!
Honourable mention goes to Ball x Pit which I have a lot of feelings about, but they are reserved until I am finished.
Blue Prince
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3
Wanderstop
I’d rank them in that order, with the reminder that Wanderstop was great!
Honourable mention goes to Ball x Pit which I have a lot of feelings about, but they are reserved until I am finished.
December 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I only played 3 2025 games so far -
Blue Prince
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3
Wanderstop
I’d rank them in that order, with the reminder that Wanderstop was great!
Honourable mention goes to Ball x Pit which I have a lot of feelings about, but they are reserved until I am finished.
Blue Prince
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3
Wanderstop
I’d rank them in that order, with the reminder that Wanderstop was great!
Honourable mention goes to Ball x Pit which I have a lot of feelings about, but they are reserved until I am finished.
Well I have made the most of my Christmas r&r break so far by sinking 30 hours into Baldurs Gate 3 😅
I haven’t played such a dangerous time sink for such a long time. And every time I tick off 2 things done I find 4 more.
And characters have finally started flirting with me!
I haven’t played such a dangerous time sink for such a long time. And every time I tick off 2 things done I find 4 more.
And characters have finally started flirting with me!
December 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Well I have made the most of my Christmas r&r break so far by sinking 30 hours into Baldurs Gate 3 😅
I haven’t played such a dangerous time sink for such a long time. And every time I tick off 2 things done I find 4 more.
And characters have finally started flirting with me!
I haven’t played such a dangerous time sink for such a long time. And every time I tick off 2 things done I find 4 more.
And characters have finally started flirting with me!
Oh wow, I am looking at my '2024 Games I Must Play' list as I am working on my 2025 list and turns out I haven't managed to play a single one yet!
Banishers is on my 2026 Backlog Resolutions list, it's the only one that came to PS Plus.
What a list though...
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Banishers is on my 2026 Backlog Resolutions list, it's the only one that came to PS Plus.
What a list though...
ctrlaltnoob.com/2025/01/03/1...
10 games I must play from 2024
After previous years of following game release dates and witnessing delay after delay, I heavily lost interest in keeping track of what games are releasing and when. Admittedly, this is also in no …
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December 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Oh wow, I am looking at my '2024 Games I Must Play' list as I am working on my 2025 list and turns out I haven't managed to play a single one yet!
Banishers is on my 2026 Backlog Resolutions list, it's the only one that came to PS Plus.
What a list though...
ctrlaltnoob.com/2025/01/03/1...
Banishers is on my 2026 Backlog Resolutions list, it's the only one that came to PS Plus.
What a list though...
ctrlaltnoob.com/2025/01/03/1...
But in gaming news, Baldurs Gate 3. Man, people weren’t kidding, this is great.
I can’t remember the last time I was this immersed in a single played game. Hours vanish so quickly and I never know what to expect next.
I can’t remember the last time I was this immersed in a single played game. Hours vanish so quickly and I never know what to expect next.
December 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
But in gaming news, Baldurs Gate 3. Man, people weren’t kidding, this is great.
I can’t remember the last time I was this immersed in a single played game. Hours vanish so quickly and I never know what to expect next.
I can’t remember the last time I was this immersed in a single played game. Hours vanish so quickly and I never know what to expect next.
It is unprecedented how so extremely uninterested in Avengers Doomsdsy I am.
I don’t know if this is a hot take or not but the multiverse just killed everything for me.
I don’t know if this is a hot take or not but the multiverse just killed everything for me.
December 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It is unprecedented how so extremely uninterested in Avengers Doomsdsy I am.
I don’t know if this is a hot take or not but the multiverse just killed everything for me.
I don’t know if this is a hot take or not but the multiverse just killed everything for me.
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Opening up some sketch commissions! $30-$50 depending on complexity of the request, and +$25 for each additional character.
Email me at JuliAriaArt@gmail.com if you’re interested, and any shares on here are greatly appreciated!!
#commission #art #character
Email me at JuliAriaArt@gmail.com if you’re interested, and any shares on here are greatly appreciated!!
#commission #art #character
November 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Opening up some sketch commissions! $30-$50 depending on complexity of the request, and +$25 for each additional character.
Email me at JuliAriaArt@gmail.com if you’re interested, and any shares on here are greatly appreciated!!
#commission #art #character
Email me at JuliAriaArt@gmail.com if you’re interested, and any shares on here are greatly appreciated!!
#commission #art #character
I haven’t watched it all yet but that might have been the best game awards I’ve seen!
My personal favourite moment so far, Forest 3. I would recognise that box of Cruncy Wunchys anywhere.
Going to have to try to watch the rest today!
My personal favourite moment so far, Forest 3. I would recognise that box of Cruncy Wunchys anywhere.
Going to have to try to watch the rest today!
December 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I haven’t watched it all yet but that might have been the best game awards I’ve seen!
My personal favourite moment so far, Forest 3. I would recognise that box of Cruncy Wunchys anywhere.
Going to have to try to watch the rest today!
My personal favourite moment so far, Forest 3. I would recognise that box of Cruncy Wunchys anywhere.
Going to have to try to watch the rest today!
Aww 🥺
I don’t know if/when I’ll get back to streaming, but I am hoping to do some blogging/youtubing over the Christmas Hols 🤍
I don’t know if/when I’ll get back to streaming, but I am hoping to do some blogging/youtubing over the Christmas Hols 🤍
December 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Aww 🥺
I don’t know if/when I’ll get back to streaming, but I am hoping to do some blogging/youtubing over the Christmas Hols 🤍
I don’t know if/when I’ll get back to streaming, but I am hoping to do some blogging/youtubing over the Christmas Hols 🤍
I never considered how demoralising it is for a hot water bottle to leak in your bed.. but now I know
😭
😭
November 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I never considered how demoralising it is for a hot water bottle to leak in your bed.. but now I know
😭
😭
Now that I’ve had a few wins on Ball X Pit I fancy weighing in a bit
- I am enjoying having a game to jump into for short runs
- I’m more excited to get back to base than to do runs
- I’m developing little strategies but it feels like grinding for better numbers matters more
- I am enjoying having a game to jump into for short runs
- I’m more excited to get back to base than to do runs
- I’m developing little strategies but it feels like grinding for better numbers matters more
November 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Now that I’ve had a few wins on Ball X Pit I fancy weighing in a bit
- I am enjoying having a game to jump into for short runs
- I’m more excited to get back to base than to do runs
- I’m developing little strategies but it feels like grinding for better numbers matters more
- I am enjoying having a game to jump into for short runs
- I’m more excited to get back to base than to do runs
- I’m developing little strategies but it feels like grinding for better numbers matters more
Talos Principle 2 will be going on my backlog list!
Really wanted to play Still Wakes the Deep, but only on stream, no way I am trying that by myself lol
Really wanted to play Still Wakes the Deep, but only on stream, no way I am trying that by myself lol
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for November includes:
💰 Grand Theft Auto V
🚗 Pacific Drive
🌊 Still Wakes the Deep
🪖 Insurgency: Sandstorm
…and more. Full details: play.st/43NtckL
💰 Grand Theft Auto V
🚗 Pacific Drive
🌊 Still Wakes the Deep
🪖 Insurgency: Sandstorm
…and more. Full details: play.st/43NtckL
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Talos Principle 2 will be going on my backlog list!
Really wanted to play Still Wakes the Deep, but only on stream, no way I am trying that by myself lol
Really wanted to play Still Wakes the Deep, but only on stream, no way I am trying that by myself lol
One week ago today was our last night in our home of 6 years.
We have been settling into our new space as well as we could hope for!
Still way too much on the agenda to consider coming back to content yet but progress is being made 😊
I even finally started to play Tunic properly this week 🦊
We have been settling into our new space as well as we could hope for!
Still way too much on the agenda to consider coming back to content yet but progress is being made 😊
I even finally started to play Tunic properly this week 🦊
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
One week ago today was our last night in our home of 6 years.
We have been settling into our new space as well as we could hope for!
Still way too much on the agenda to consider coming back to content yet but progress is being made 😊
I even finally started to play Tunic properly this week 🦊
We have been settling into our new space as well as we could hope for!
Still way too much on the agenda to consider coming back to content yet but progress is being made 😊
I even finally started to play Tunic properly this week 🦊