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· Jun 20
Gaming Reviews That Respect Your Time | Welcome to Gamer's Thumb
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Busy life, not enough time to game? Same here. I make quick, honest reviews and commentary for gamers with full-time lives and part-time playtime.
Check out my channel and give me a follow so you can skip the fluff and get to the good stuff. 🎮🕒
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Check out my channel and give me a follow so you can skip the fluff and get to the good stuff. 🎮🕒
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I recently found this bad boy in a bunch of old stuff. I’m looking forward to reading through it again after… *checks date* nearly TWENTY FIVE years ☠️☠️
November 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I recently found this bad boy in a bunch of old stuff. I’m looking forward to reading through it again after… *checks date* nearly TWENTY FIVE years ☠️☠️
just goes to show that all the knuckle-draggers on here complaining about boobs and woke and blah blah blah are disproportionately represented. Social media is not the real world, folks.
With one week in market, the US sales performance of Ghost of Yotei was basically flat to that of Ghost of Tsushima.
It did great.
It did great.
October 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
just goes to show that all the knuckle-draggers on here complaining about boobs and woke and blah blah blah are disproportionately represented. Social media is not the real world, folks.
I play Call of Duty every year, but I play pretty casually and I never pay attention to the camo grinds. I played BO6 this week for the first time in many months, and actually unlocked a diamond camo for the first time. Now I’m ready for BO7.
October 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I play Call of Duty every year, but I play pretty casually and I never pay attention to the camo grinds. I played BO6 this week for the first time in many months, and actually unlocked a diamond camo for the first time. Now I’m ready for BO7.
Activision is reducing EOMM and bringing back persistent lobbies in #CallofDuty Black Ops 7. This is incredible news, and they're clearly worried about Battlefield 6. But if you're confused about why EOMM is bad, I made a video about that a while back: youtu.be/ST0gkAi4LdI?...
How Call of Duty Is Tricking You Into Playing More (And Spending More Money)
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October 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Activision is reducing EOMM and bringing back persistent lobbies in #CallofDuty Black Ops 7. This is incredible news, and they're clearly worried about Battlefield 6. But if you're confused about why EOMM is bad, I made a video about that a while back: youtu.be/ST0gkAi4LdI?...
Ghost of Yotei, Super Mario Galaxy, and the Black Ops 7 beta all dropped yesterday. And what did I end up playing?? Mario Tennis Open on the 3DS.
Believe me when I tell you the entire industry could go belly up tomorrow and I would never run out of good games to play.
Believe me when I tell you the entire industry could go belly up tomorrow and I would never run out of good games to play.
October 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ghost of Yotei, Super Mario Galaxy, and the Black Ops 7 beta all dropped yesterday. And what did I end up playing?? Mario Tennis Open on the 3DS.
Believe me when I tell you the entire industry could go belly up tomorrow and I would never run out of good games to play.
Believe me when I tell you the entire industry could go belly up tomorrow and I would never run out of good games to play.
nothing feels better than finally sitting down to play… and then remembering you have to wake up in 6 hours
September 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
nothing feels better than finally sitting down to play… and then remembering you have to wake up in 6 hours
The Switch 2 has given #StarWarsOutlaws new life, and I hope it can finally get the props it deserves. Here’s why I think Kay and crew (and a few rounds of Sabacc) made this an underrated Star Wars gem.
This review is based on time spent with both the PS5 and Switch 2. youtu.be/7VSczRxaI3c
In Defense of Star Wars Outlaws [Review]
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September 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Switch 2 has given #StarWarsOutlaws new life, and I hope it can finally get the props it deserves. Here’s why I think Kay and crew (and a few rounds of Sabacc) made this an underrated Star Wars gem.
This review is based on time spent with both the PS5 and Switch 2. youtu.be/7VSczRxaI3c
So Meta's Reality Labs lost over 4.5 billion dollars developing VR devices since *checks notes* THREE MONTHS AGO. Am I reading that right?!?
🤯Are they testing Rayban Meta glasses on genetically-altered dinosaurs on the moon or what?🤯
Make it make sense.
thisweekinvideogames.com/news/meta-re...
🤯Are they testing Rayban Meta glasses on genetically-altered dinosaurs on the moon or what?🤯
Make it make sense.
thisweekinvideogames.com/news/meta-re...
Meta Reality Labs Reports Quarterly Losses of $4.5 Billion
Reality Labs showed an operating loss of $4.5 billion this quarter, with other revenue supported by Ray-Ban Meta glasses
thisweekinvideogames.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
So Meta's Reality Labs lost over 4.5 billion dollars developing VR devices since *checks notes* THREE MONTHS AGO. Am I reading that right?!?
🤯Are they testing Rayban Meta glasses on genetically-altered dinosaurs on the moon or what?🤯
Make it make sense.
thisweekinvideogames.com/news/meta-re...
🤯Are they testing Rayban Meta glasses on genetically-altered dinosaurs on the moon or what?🤯
Make it make sense.
thisweekinvideogames.com/news/meta-re...
I would love to see an exchange student program of sorts in gaming. Have Nintendo make a God of War game, Microsoft make a Mario game, and Sony do a Halo.
What are some cool exchanges that could happen?
What are some cool exchanges that could happen?
July 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I would love to see an exchange student program of sorts in gaming. Have Nintendo make a God of War game, Microsoft make a Mario game, and Sony do a Halo.
What are some cool exchanges that could happen?
What are some cool exchanges that could happen?
Busy life, not enough time to game? Same here. I make quick, honest reviews and commentary for gamers with full-time lives and part-time playtime.
Check out my channel and give me a follow so you can skip the fluff and get to the good stuff. 🎮🕒
youtu.be/wpOFz4OGumc
Check out my channel and give me a follow so you can skip the fluff and get to the good stuff. 🎮🕒
youtu.be/wpOFz4OGumc
Gaming Reviews That Respect Your Time | Welcome to Gamer's Thumb
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June 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Busy life, not enough time to game? Same here. I make quick, honest reviews and commentary for gamers with full-time lives and part-time playtime.
Check out my channel and give me a follow so you can skip the fluff and get to the good stuff. 🎮🕒
youtu.be/wpOFz4OGumc
Check out my channel and give me a follow so you can skip the fluff and get to the good stuff. 🎮🕒
youtu.be/wpOFz4OGumc
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hit me like a truck—then asked me to reflect on grief, beauty, and the meaning of life.
It’s not just a game. It’s a gut punch in turn-based form.
🎬 Spoiler-free review: youtu.be/3JNCNb4Gnb0
#ClairObscur #Expedition33 #RPG #IndieGames #GameReview
It’s not just a game. It’s a gut punch in turn-based form.
🎬 Spoiler-free review: youtu.be/3JNCNb4Gnb0
#ClairObscur #Expedition33 #RPG #IndieGames #GameReview
Clair Obscur Hit Me Like a Truck (And I Liked It) -- Spoiler-Free Review
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June 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hit me like a truck—then asked me to reflect on grief, beauty, and the meaning of life.
It’s not just a game. It’s a gut punch in turn-based form.
🎬 Spoiler-free review: youtu.be/3JNCNb4Gnb0
#ClairObscur #Expedition33 #RPG #IndieGames #GameReview
It’s not just a game. It’s a gut punch in turn-based form.
🎬 Spoiler-free review: youtu.be/3JNCNb4Gnb0
#ClairObscur #Expedition33 #RPG #IndieGames #GameReview
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Razer Knows You Sickos Always Wanted an iPad Mobile Controller
Even judging by the name, the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is exactly what you think of it.
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June 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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RIP XDefiant. This game deserved better, but maybe we did too.
Let's take a look at the 7 things I hope the industry learns from XDefiant's shutdown...
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Let's take a look at the 7 things I hope the industry learns from XDefiant's shutdown...
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youtu.be/-KwbjVyTpf0
7 Lessons the Industry Should Learn from XDefiant
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June 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
RIP XDefiant. This game deserved better, but maybe we did too.
Let's take a look at the 7 things I hope the industry learns from XDefiant's shutdown...
🎥👇
youtu.be/-KwbjVyTpf0
Let's take a look at the 7 things I hope the industry learns from XDefiant's shutdown...
🎥👇
youtu.be/-KwbjVyTpf0
I'm totally down with the idea of just dropping the II from the name and releasing new content perpetually. The graphics are still cutting edge, the gameplay is butter, and there's an entire galaxy of new Star Wars out there since this game went silent. #StarWars #Battlefront2
June 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I'm totally down with the idea of just dropping the II from the name and releasing new content perpetually. The graphics are still cutting edge, the gameplay is butter, and there's an entire galaxy of new Star Wars out there since this game went silent. #StarWars #Battlefront2
WTH is South of Midnight? Let's take a look in case you missed this one with all the other great games on #gamepass right now.
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May 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
WTH is South of Midnight? Let's take a look in case you missed this one with all the other great games on #gamepass right now.
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The Oblivion Remaster and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 both launched on the same day. I'm curious, which are you more excited about diving into?
Also, #GamePass is killin' it right now.
Also, #GamePass is killin' it right now.
April 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Oblivion Remaster and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 both launched on the same day. I'm curious, which are you more excited about diving into?
Also, #GamePass is killin' it right now.
Also, #GamePass is killin' it right now.
How long does it take to beat #SouthOfMidnight? Somewhere between 10-20 hours, and honestly I love that. That would still take me a week or two to beat these days.
What's the sweet spot for you?
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What's the sweet spot for you?
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April 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
How long does it take to beat #SouthOfMidnight? Somewhere between 10-20 hours, and honestly I love that. That would still take me a week or two to beat these days.
What's the sweet spot for you?
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What's the sweet spot for you?
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Confused about wth this Blue Prince game even is? Let’s unravel the mystery a bit. #indiegames youtube.com/shorts/H...
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April 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Confused about wth this Blue Prince game even is? Let’s unravel the mystery a bit. #indiegames youtube.com/shorts/H...
Indiana Jones is now on the PS5, but is it worth your time?
🟣 Great story.
🟣 Weird pacing.
🟣 First-person Indy??
It’s not the game I expected… but I kinda loved it anyway.
🎥 Full review: youtu.be/9AOpuW_enxg
🟣 Great story.
🟣 Weird pacing.
🟣 First-person Indy??
It’s not the game I expected… but I kinda loved it anyway.
🎥 Full review: youtu.be/9AOpuW_enxg
The Best Indiana Jones Game I Almost Didn’t Like [Review]
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April 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Indiana Jones is now on the PS5, but is it worth your time?
🟣 Great story.
🟣 Weird pacing.
🟣 First-person Indy??
It’s not the game I expected… but I kinda loved it anyway.
🎥 Full review: youtu.be/9AOpuW_enxg
🟣 Great story.
🟣 Weird pacing.
🟣 First-person Indy??
It’s not the game I expected… but I kinda loved it anyway.
🎥 Full review: youtu.be/9AOpuW_enxg
April 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
How are people feeling about the Switch 2? I tuned into Nintendo’s live stream treehouse thing today and this is the comments section…
April 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
How are people feeling about the Switch 2? I tuned into Nintendo’s live stream treehouse thing today and this is the comments section…
The new Sniper Elite game will be day one on Game Pass this week. I’m excited because I really enjoyed 5 and I probably would’ve never discovered that one if it hadn’t been on GP as well… www.t3.com/tech/gaming/...
Xbox Game Pass members get one of the year's hottest new shooters for free this month
The latest Sniper Elite is coming to Xbox Game Pass as a day one release in January
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January 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The new Sniper Elite game will be day one on Game Pass this week. I’m excited because I really enjoyed 5 and I probably would’ve never discovered that one if it hadn’t been on GP as well… www.t3.com/tech/gaming/...
XDefiant is the most unbalanced and unremarkable game… I ever loved. It’s being shut down for good next summer, but did it deserve better? #XDefiant
December 4, 2024 at 10:48 PM
XDefiant is the most unbalanced and unremarkable game… I ever loved. It’s being shut down for good next summer, but did it deserve better? #XDefiant
There's sort of a hole in my heart knowing there's no more Arcane to watch. It's done. That's it. How am I supposed to just go and enjoy anything else after that?!?
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November 25, 2024 at 4:15 PM
There's sort of a hole in my heart knowing there's no more Arcane to watch. It's done. That's it. How am I supposed to just go and enjoy anything else after that?!?
I'm just not on board with the whole Xbox Anywhere thing yet. I know the industry is shifting. But it feels like giving up to me, and I don't see this leading anywhere other than no more Xbox consoles at some point. 😞
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Xbox continues its push beyond consoles with new ad campaign
Xbox Everywhere is now a marketing campaign.
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November 20, 2024 at 11:11 PM
I'm just not on board with the whole Xbox Anywhere thing yet. I know the industry is shifting. But it feels like giving up to me, and I don't see this leading anywhere other than no more Xbox consoles at some point. 😞
www.theverge.com/2024/11/14/2...
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