G to The Next Level 🔜 Ready for 2026
@gtothenextlevel.com
I'm G! USA-based Sega Enthusiast, Twitch Streamer/YouTuber, Sonic Collector, Official Sega Creator, Capcom Creator, home of Growing Up Genesis. Be You & Be Awesome! -> gtothenextlevel.carrd.co
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🔜 Convention Break~
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🔜 Convention Break~
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**First Guest Convention Announcement for 2026!** And it’s a NEW Sonic Event in California, Sonic Boost, in August!!
So excited to finally be a guest at a convention in CA, and hopefully I’ll see you there. Check out @boostedprops.bsky.social here or on Instagram and the kickstarter for more deets~
So excited to finally be a guest at a convention in CA, and hopefully I’ll see you there. Check out @boostedprops.bsky.social here or on Instagram and the kickstarter for more deets~
How I'm walking out of 2025
December 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
How I'm walking out of 2025
Yeah I think 4-8PM is peak Sweats time for Sonic Rumble 😒
Cause the amount of people that I swear target me is luv less in late/early times
Cause the amount of people that I swear target me is luv less in late/early times
December 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Yeah I think 4-8PM is peak Sweats time for Sonic Rumble 😒
Cause the amount of people that I swear target me is luv less in late/early times
Cause the amount of people that I swear target me is luv less in late/early times
- Made 7 new collabs/partnerships via Instagram
- Almost done w/ Growing Up Genesis A-Z on Twitch
- Hit highest Twitch viewership, where I may go for a purple check push in late 2026
- featured by Capcom during Pride Month
- was a special guest at 3 new conventions
- more comfy in “Modern G” form 💜
- Almost done w/ Growing Up Genesis A-Z on Twitch
- Hit highest Twitch viewership, where I may go for a purple check push in late 2026
- featured by Capcom during Pride Month
- was a special guest at 3 new conventions
- more comfy in “Modern G” form 💜
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025, no matter how big or small
Reading & writing has kept me alive this year.
Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
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Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
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December 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
- Made 7 new collabs/partnerships via Instagram
- Almost done w/ Growing Up Genesis A-Z on Twitch
- Hit highest Twitch viewership, where I may go for a purple check push in late 2026
- featured by Capcom during Pride Month
- was a special guest at 3 new conventions
- more comfy in “Modern G” form 💜
- Almost done w/ Growing Up Genesis A-Z on Twitch
- Hit highest Twitch viewership, where I may go for a purple check push in late 2026
- featured by Capcom during Pride Month
- was a special guest at 3 new conventions
- more comfy in “Modern G” form 💜
The new batch of Retro-Bit Mega Drive games came in: Toaplan Shooters Volume 2 & UndeadLine! Grind Stormer is a personal favorite of mine and am honored to be a part of it. Don’t sleep on UndeadLine either…
As always, much love to @retrobitgaming.bsky.social for the fantastic work!
As always, much love to @retrobitgaming.bsky.social for the fantastic work!
December 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The new batch of Retro-Bit Mega Drive games came in: Toaplan Shooters Volume 2 & UndeadLine! Grind Stormer is a personal favorite of mine and am honored to be a part of it. Don’t sleep on UndeadLine either…
As always, much love to @retrobitgaming.bsky.social for the fantastic work!
As always, much love to @retrobitgaming.bsky.social for the fantastic work!
4 games that defined my 2025.
December 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
4 games that defined my 2025.
What the heck, one more 🦊
December 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
What the heck, one more 🦊
I’m starting to feel a lot better. Sinuses let up and headaches have stopped, plus I feel the solitude and relaxation helped my mind reset a bit.
I think one more day should do it so let’s aim to come back to stream on Sunday. I’ve missed Growing Up Genesis~ Plus New Years Eve will be fun!!
I think one more day should do it so let’s aim to come back to stream on Sunday. I’ve missed Growing Up Genesis~ Plus New Years Eve will be fun!!
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December 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I’m starting to feel a lot better. Sinuses let up and headaches have stopped, plus I feel the solitude and relaxation helped my mind reset a bit.
I think one more day should do it so let’s aim to come back to stream on Sunday. I’ve missed Growing Up Genesis~ Plus New Years Eve will be fun!!
I think one more day should do it so let’s aim to come back to stream on Sunday. I’ve missed Growing Up Genesis~ Plus New Years Eve will be fun!!
Building this today~
December 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Building this today~
I don’t mean any disrespect but too many creators sell themselves short labeling themselves as a “small creator.” Potential Hot Take but:
If you have 10,000+ subs, you’re not a small YouTuber.
If you have a Purple Check, you’re not a small Twitch streamer.
Stay humble, but call out your success. 👏
If you have 10,000+ subs, you’re not a small YouTuber.
If you have a Purple Check, you’re not a small Twitch streamer.
Stay humble, but call out your success. 👏
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December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I don’t mean any disrespect but too many creators sell themselves short labeling themselves as a “small creator.” Potential Hot Take but:
If you have 10,000+ subs, you’re not a small YouTuber.
If you have a Purple Check, you’re not a small Twitch streamer.
Stay humble, but call out your success. 👏
If you have 10,000+ subs, you’re not a small YouTuber.
If you have a Purple Check, you’re not a small Twitch streamer.
Stay humble, but call out your success. 👏
It truly is a Christmas miracle 😂
December 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It truly is a Christmas miracle 😂
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! I can’t be more thankful to my IRL and online friends for the lovely gifts~
I LOVE the Shadow Shortalls & HUGE thx to avarisclari for the Capture Card-Modded New 3DSXL and Batty for the bejeweled Sonic Bank!!
Still sick, but hopefully be better soon. Thanks yall~
I LOVE the Shadow Shortalls & HUGE thx to avarisclari for the Capture Card-Modded New 3DSXL and Batty for the bejeweled Sonic Bank!!
Still sick, but hopefully be better soon. Thanks yall~
December 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! I can’t be more thankful to my IRL and online friends for the lovely gifts~
I LOVE the Shadow Shortalls & HUGE thx to avarisclari for the Capture Card-Modded New 3DSXL and Batty for the bejeweled Sonic Bank!!
Still sick, but hopefully be better soon. Thanks yall~
I LOVE the Shadow Shortalls & HUGE thx to avarisclari for the Capture Card-Modded New 3DSXL and Batty for the bejeweled Sonic Bank!!
Still sick, but hopefully be better soon. Thanks yall~
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Capcom's seminal brawler has finally made its way to the Genesis with a ton of new features! Developer @mxretrodev.bsky.social has spent months fine-tuning the port, and the result is a Christmas present Genesis fans will definitely want to have on their flash carts.
www.sega-16.com/2025/12/hack...
www.sega-16.com/2025/12/hack...
December 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Capcom's seminal brawler has finally made its way to the Genesis with a ton of new features! Developer @mxretrodev.bsky.social has spent months fine-tuning the port, and the result is a Christmas present Genesis fans will definitely want to have on their flash carts.
www.sega-16.com/2025/12/hack...
www.sega-16.com/2025/12/hack...
Not only am I still sick, but it looks like it's gonna be a typical gloomy rainy Houston Christmas. Just once I'd like for it to be cool and nice for the holiday but that's too much to ask around here.
December 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Not only am I still sick, but it looks like it's gonna be a typical gloomy rainy Houston Christmas. Just once I'd like for it to be cool and nice for the holiday but that's too much to ask around here.
I *really* shoudl add Parasite Eve to my Christmas gaming traditions every year. It keeps slipping my mind that yes, it's a Christmas game!
If Die Hard can be a Christmas movie, Parasite Eve can be a Christmas game. 😂
If Die Hard can be a Christmas movie, Parasite Eve can be a Christmas game. 😂
Christmas Eve in New York in 1997, where it's about to become a hot time in the old town tonight for one rookie police officer: Aya Brea.
This'll be a thread for the highlights of a day-by-day playthrough of Parasite Eve, where we'll be posting highlights and playing as the days pass in-game.
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This'll be a thread for the highlights of a day-by-day playthrough of Parasite Eve, where we'll be posting highlights and playing as the days pass in-game.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I *really* shoudl add Parasite Eve to my Christmas gaming traditions every year. It keeps slipping my mind that yes, it's a Christmas game!
If Die Hard can be a Christmas movie, Parasite Eve can be a Christmas game. 😂
If Die Hard can be a Christmas movie, Parasite Eve can be a Christmas game. 😂
Show me how your 2025 went
December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Show me how your 2025 went
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you! Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, peace, and magical moments with family and friends! And some fun games of course!
#prge #retrogaming
#prge #retrogaming
December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you! Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, peace, and magical moments with family and friends! And some fun games of course!
#prge #retrogaming
#prge #retrogaming
Please. I will not hesitate to be fully upfront the quality of my Sonic x Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition when it comes in, since LRG refuses to cancel my order.
Expect another delay.
Expect another delay.
December 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Please. I will not hesitate to be fully upfront the quality of my Sonic x Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition when it comes in, since LRG refuses to cancel my order.
Expect another delay.
Expect another delay.
If you see this, post your favorite Final Fantasy character.
Yeah, really 👏
Yeah, really 👏
December 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you see this, post your favorite Final Fantasy character.
Yeah, really 👏
Yeah, really 👏
If there’s one big positive in 2025 is how many new partnerships I’ve made, particularly through Instagram.
However, as thankful as I am, reality is I didn’t predict September & October’s events to body me, resulting in me biting off a bit more than I could chew. So prioritizing is crucial for ‘26.
However, as thankful as I am, reality is I didn’t predict September & October’s events to body me, resulting in me biting off a bit more than I could chew. So prioritizing is crucial for ‘26.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
If there’s one big positive in 2025 is how many new partnerships I’ve made, particularly through Instagram.
However, as thankful as I am, reality is I didn’t predict September & October’s events to body me, resulting in me biting off a bit more than I could chew. So prioritizing is crucial for ‘26.
However, as thankful as I am, reality is I didn’t predict September & October’s events to body me, resulting in me biting off a bit more than I could chew. So prioritizing is crucial for ‘26.
I’ve slept so much these last two days to hopefully get over being sick. Thankfully it seems like it’s not going to be too bad. I’ve had worse but timing out to rest, hydrate, and medicate so I won’t be sick over Christmas was a good move.
Plus Genesis/MegaDrive shmups are always good for the soul~
Plus Genesis/MegaDrive shmups are always good for the soul~
December 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I’ve slept so much these last two days to hopefully get over being sick. Thankfully it seems like it’s not going to be too bad. I’ve had worse but timing out to rest, hydrate, and medicate so I won’t be sick over Christmas was a good move.
Plus Genesis/MegaDrive shmups are always good for the soul~
Plus Genesis/MegaDrive shmups are always good for the soul~
Almost cried getting this wonderful art of me and @rannchan.bsky.social for Christmas made by @kalledotwav.bsky.social !!!
I LOVE IT 🥹
I LOVE IT 🥹
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Almost cried getting this wonderful art of me and @rannchan.bsky.social for Christmas made by @kalledotwav.bsky.social !!!
I LOVE IT 🥹
I LOVE IT 🥹
Unfortunately it looks like during the weekend I got a bit sick as I’ve been congested with a sore throat since this morning. Really don’t want to be sick over Christmas so resting up to hopefully get over this quickly.
I’ll let you all know when I’ll be back to stream. Thanks yall & stay healthy!
I’ll let you all know when I’ll be back to stream. Thanks yall & stay healthy!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Unfortunately it looks like during the weekend I got a bit sick as I’ve been congested with a sore throat since this morning. Really don’t want to be sick over Christmas so resting up to hopefully get over this quickly.
I’ll let you all know when I’ll be back to stream. Thanks yall & stay healthy!
I’ll let you all know when I’ll be back to stream. Thanks yall & stay healthy!
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"Long Lost" Genesis Sequel To Pit Fighter Is Found, Thanks To The VGHF.
"Long Lost" Genesis Sequel To Pit Fighter Is Found, Thanks To The VGHF
Prototype dates back to April 1993
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December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Long Lost" Genesis Sequel To Pit Fighter Is Found, Thanks To The VGHF.
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Years ago, I used to get some flak from other retro gamers for not "promoting the hobby correctly"
Basically, I refused to gatekeep it.
"Save States?! You didn't 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 beat it."
"Original HW!"
"CRT only"
But I DON'T CARE how anyone play retro games.
Did you have fun? That's 𝘢𝘭𝘭 I care about.
Basically, I refused to gatekeep it.
"Save States?! You didn't 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 beat it."
"Original HW!"
"CRT only"
But I DON'T CARE how anyone play retro games.
Did you have fun? That's 𝘢𝘭𝘭 I care about.
December 22, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Years ago, I used to get some flak from other retro gamers for not "promoting the hobby correctly"
Basically, I refused to gatekeep it.
"Save States?! You didn't 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 beat it."
"Original HW!"
"CRT only"
But I DON'T CARE how anyone play retro games.
Did you have fun? That's 𝘢𝘭𝘭 I care about.
Basically, I refused to gatekeep it.
"Save States?! You didn't 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 beat it."
"Original HW!"
"CRT only"
But I DON'T CARE how anyone play retro games.
Did you have fun? That's 𝘢𝘭𝘭 I care about.
Round1’s Willowbrook Mall Grand Opening was AWESOME~ You really have to go if you haven’t, especially the Spo-Cha experience. Vids coming soon!
Huge thank you to #Round1USA for inviting me!!
Huge thank you to #Round1USA for inviting me!!
December 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Round1’s Willowbrook Mall Grand Opening was AWESOME~ You really have to go if you haven’t, especially the Spo-Cha experience. Vids coming soon!
Huge thank you to #Round1USA for inviting me!!
Huge thank you to #Round1USA for inviting me!!