Dave Letcavage
@holchasaur.bsky.social
A spleenless, dog-loving, vegetarian, skate-punk addict. I covered games and other entertainment: @nintendolife, @SIFTDgames, @purexbox, @holchasaur.
And I keep playing and playing and thinking “Other than it being built around motion controls, this is such a great Zelda game. It keeps getting better and better.”
Until moments ago when I did my first silent realm of this playthrough. I forgot about silent realms. I don’t like the silent realms.
Until moments ago when I did my first silent realm of this playthrough. I forgot about silent realms. I don’t like the silent realms.
It’s such a shame that Skyward Sword is mechanically flawed at its foundation, because in many ways this is the best and most interesting a traditional 3D Zelda has ever been.
I booted up the HD version the other day for a taste, but, despite my frustrations with the controls, I just keep playing.
I booted up the HD version the other day for a taste, but, despite my frustrations with the controls, I just keep playing.
January 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM
And I keep playing and playing and thinking “Other than it being built around motion controls, this is such a great Zelda game. It keeps getting better and better.”
Until moments ago when I did my first silent realm of this playthrough. I forgot about silent realms. I don’t like the silent realms.
Until moments ago when I did my first silent realm of this playthrough. I forgot about silent realms. I don’t like the silent realms.
Spending the weekend with Skyward Sword and these weirdos.
January 17, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Spending the weekend with Skyward Sword and these weirdos.
Ya, that’s likely what I’ll end up doing. Just sucks because I’ve been wanting something new now before these Switch 2 ports and new games start releasing in a steady cadence. I’m tempted by Dynasty Warriors and FFVII (never played it), and then Feb has some promising shit right away (DQ & Nioh).
January 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Ya, that’s likely what I’ll end up doing. Just sucks because I’ve been wanting something new now before these Switch 2 ports and new games start releasing in a steady cadence. I’m tempted by Dynasty Warriors and FFVII (never played it), and then Feb has some promising shit right away (DQ & Nioh).
And then this is in my feed as soon as I post my concerns about buying this game in its current state.
Big Hops is a new and neat 3D platformer but losing two hours of play to a crash is pretty deflating. 😔
January 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
And then this is in my feed as soon as I post my concerns about buying this game in its current state.
I’d really like to play Big Hops. The reviews are solid, but I continue to read negative things about performance, as well as bugs that interfere with completing the game. Seems to be an issue on all consoles to varying degrees. Have I missed announcements from the dev about further fixes incoming?
January 16, 2026 at 11:36 PM
I’d really like to play Big Hops. The reviews are solid, but I continue to read negative things about performance, as well as bugs that interfere with completing the game. Seems to be an issue on all consoles to varying degrees. Have I missed announcements from the dev about further fixes incoming?
Wow. For some reason this doesn’t feel THAT long ago. It’s probably partially due to my warped sense of time from being stuck in my house for years, but damn… life is, like, flying by.
January 16, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Wow. For some reason this doesn’t feel THAT long ago. It’s probably partially due to my warped sense of time from being stuck in my house for years, but damn… life is, like, flying by.
Still surprised I haven’t heard more about POPUCOM. The wife and I have been slowly making our way through it, and it’s a standout couch co-op experience. I mentioned this before, but the only real complaint I have is that the performance can get rocky on Switch 2. opencritic.com/game/18624/p...
POPUCOM Reviews
POPUCOM is rated 'Strong' after being reviewed by 16 critics, with an overall average score of 83. It's ranked in the top 9% of games and recommended by 100% of critics.
opencritic.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Still surprised I haven’t heard more about POPUCOM. The wife and I have been slowly making our way through it, and it’s a standout couch co-op experience. I mentioned this before, but the only real complaint I have is that the performance can get rocky on Switch 2. opencritic.com/game/18624/p...
What about the social features, like the shared island stuff? I could see that being a draw if it functions kinda like Minecraft. The wife and I thought it might be a fun way to play together or with the nieces and nephews if it saves everything and lets everyone contribute their own creations.
January 16, 2026 at 5:31 AM
What about the social features, like the shared island stuff? I could see that being a draw if it functions kinda like Minecraft. The wife and I thought it might be a fun way to play together or with the nieces and nephews if it saves everything and lets everyone contribute their own creations.
Other than The Elephant and Primal S3, is there any animation worthy of attention right now? I’m craving something new.
January 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Other than The Elephant and Primal S3, is there any animation worthy of attention right now? I’m craving something new.
Finished Trails 1st Chapter a few days ago. This is going to be my next RPG and my first true experience with Dragon Quest. I decided to hold off on 1 & 2 and 3 for now because I didn’t want to overdo it, and this one seems much more interesting to me even if it’s based on presentation alone.
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Finished Trails 1st Chapter a few days ago. This is going to be my next RPG and my first true experience with Dragon Quest. I decided to hold off on 1 & 2 and 3 for now because I didn’t want to overdo it, and this one seems much more interesting to me even if it’s based on presentation alone.
So, how’s that new Animal Crossing update treating those of you playing it? Is it a worthy reason to revisit the game? My island is still trapped on my launch model Switch, which I haven’t touched since getting the OLED and eventually the Switch 2.
January 16, 2026 at 4:38 AM
So, how’s that new Animal Crossing update treating those of you playing it? Is it a worthy reason to revisit the game? My island is still trapped on my launch model Switch, which I haven’t touched since getting the OLED and eventually the Switch 2.
It’s such a shame that Skyward Sword is mechanically flawed at its foundation, because in many ways this is the best and most interesting a traditional 3D Zelda has ever been.
I booted up the HD version the other day for a taste, but, despite my frustrations with the controls, I just keep playing.
I booted up the HD version the other day for a taste, but, despite my frustrations with the controls, I just keep playing.
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 AM
It’s such a shame that Skyward Sword is mechanically flawed at its foundation, because in many ways this is the best and most interesting a traditional 3D Zelda has ever been.
I booted up the HD version the other day for a taste, but, despite my frustrations with the controls, I just keep playing.
I booted up the HD version the other day for a taste, but, despite my frustrations with the controls, I just keep playing.
Sorta inadvertently started playing through Insomniac’s PS4 & PS5 catalog and think I’m gonna see it through.
So far I’ve played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Spider-Man Remastered, and now I’m on Ratchet & Clank (2016). Miles Morales next.
I’d also like to beat Song Of The Deep for the first time.
So far I’ve played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Spider-Man Remastered, and now I’m on Ratchet & Clank (2016). Miles Morales next.
I’d also like to beat Song Of The Deep for the first time.
January 16, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Sorta inadvertently started playing through Insomniac’s PS4 & PS5 catalog and think I’m gonna see it through.
So far I’ve played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Spider-Man Remastered, and now I’m on Ratchet & Clank (2016). Miles Morales next.
I’d also like to beat Song Of The Deep for the first time.
So far I’ve played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Spider-Man Remastered, and now I’m on Ratchet & Clank (2016). Miles Morales next.
I’d also like to beat Song Of The Deep for the first time.
Hope it’s a good bday and a great year!
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Hope it’s a good bday and a great year!
Happy Birthday!!
January 15, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Happy Birthday!!
Predator: Badlands was a heck of a lot of fun. What a nice surprise. Prey, Killer Of Killers, and now this… it’s just getting better and better. Can’t wait to see what comes next. I was never a huge fan of this series, but I’m all in now.
January 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Predator: Badlands was a heck of a lot of fun. What a nice surprise. Prey, Killer Of Killers, and now this… it’s just getting better and better. Can’t wait to see what comes next. I was never a huge fan of this series, but I’m all in now.
I love their Spider-Man games, and I’m no doubt looking forward to Wolverine, but as I replay Rift Apart for the first time, I wish PS/Insomniac could get a Ratchet & Clank out the door every few years or so.
January 8, 2026 at 7:03 AM
I love their Spider-Man games, and I’m no doubt looking forward to Wolverine, but as I replay Rift Apart for the first time, I wish PS/Insomniac could get a Ratchet & Clank out the door every few years or so.
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
I think I did all the Astro Bot things and now I want more. Like, right now.
January 6, 2026 at 1:16 AM
I think I did all the Astro Bot things and now I want more. Like, right now.
Back to Astro Bot for the first time since launch. First time on a TV. First time with any of the DLC. This game is incredible. I can’t believe I sorta let it slip from mind and started thinking it was great but not special. It’s special. It feels like THE PS5 game. You must play it if you haven’t.
January 5, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Back to Astro Bot for the first time since launch. First time on a TV. First time with any of the DLC. This game is incredible. I can’t believe I sorta let it slip from mind and started thinking it was great but not special. It’s special. It feels like THE PS5 game. You must play it if you haven’t.
Fellow Sektori players, which is your preferred mode? I was playing campaign most but I’ve since shifted to classic. The wife likes gates a lot.
If I have one complaint about this game, I wish the difficulty increased a bit more gradually. Never has a twin-stick shooter kicked my ass this severely.
If I have one complaint about this game, I wish the difficulty increased a bit more gradually. Never has a twin-stick shooter kicked my ass this severely.
January 5, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Fellow Sektori players, which is your preferred mode? I was playing campaign most but I’ve since shifted to classic. The wife likes gates a lot.
If I have one complaint about this game, I wish the difficulty increased a bit more gradually. Never has a twin-stick shooter kicked my ass this severely.
If I have one complaint about this game, I wish the difficulty increased a bit more gradually. Never has a twin-stick shooter kicked my ass this severely.
First time best bud has been able to get on my lap in years. Dogs are still the best.
January 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM
First time best bud has been able to get on my lap in years. Dogs are still the best.
Started Popucom tonight with the wife. So far it’s an interesting and fun co-op game with some slightly annoying performance issues. It’s kinda like Splatoon meets Split Fiction meets match-three puzzler.
Anybody play this one yet?
Anybody play this one yet?
January 3, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Started Popucom tonight with the wife. So far it’s an interesting and fun co-op game with some slightly annoying performance issues. It’s kinda like Splatoon meets Split Fiction meets match-three puzzler.
Anybody play this one yet?
Anybody play this one yet?
My Top 10 Remakes & Remasters of 2025
1 Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter
2 THPS 3 + 4
3 Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
4 Yooka-Replaylee
5 DKC Returns HD
6 Kirby And The Forgotten Land + SCW
7 Raidou Remastered: TMOTSA
8 Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
9 Gex: Enter The Gecko (Gex Trilogy)
10 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
1 Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter
2 THPS 3 + 4
3 Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
4 Yooka-Replaylee
5 DKC Returns HD
6 Kirby And The Forgotten Land + SCW
7 Raidou Remastered: TMOTSA
8 Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
9 Gex: Enter The Gecko (Gex Trilogy)
10 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
January 2, 2026 at 9:42 AM
My Top 10 Remakes & Remasters of 2025
1 Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter
2 THPS 3 + 4
3 Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
4 Yooka-Replaylee
5 DKC Returns HD
6 Kirby And The Forgotten Land + SCW
7 Raidou Remastered: TMOTSA
8 Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
9 Gex: Enter The Gecko (Gex Trilogy)
10 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
1 Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter
2 THPS 3 + 4
3 Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
4 Yooka-Replaylee
5 DKC Returns HD
6 Kirby And The Forgotten Land + SCW
7 Raidou Remastered: TMOTSA
8 Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
9 Gex: Enter The Gecko (Gex Trilogy)
10 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
My Top 10 Backlog Games Played In 2025
1 Lies Of P
2 Banishers: GONE
3 Armored Core VI: FOR
4 Crypt Custodian
5 Kena: BOS
6 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: RR
7 Spyro 2: RR! (Reignited Trilogy)
8 Fight’N Rage
9 Famicom Detective Club: TMH/TGWSB
10 WarioWare, Inc. Mega Microgame$!
1 Lies Of P
2 Banishers: GONE
3 Armored Core VI: FOR
4 Crypt Custodian
5 Kena: BOS
6 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: RR
7 Spyro 2: RR! (Reignited Trilogy)
8 Fight’N Rage
9 Famicom Detective Club: TMH/TGWSB
10 WarioWare, Inc. Mega Microgame$!
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
My Top 10 Backlog Games Played In 2025
1 Lies Of P
2 Banishers: GONE
3 Armored Core VI: FOR
4 Crypt Custodian
5 Kena: BOS
6 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: RR
7 Spyro 2: RR! (Reignited Trilogy)
8 Fight’N Rage
9 Famicom Detective Club: TMH/TGWSB
10 WarioWare, Inc. Mega Microgame$!
1 Lies Of P
2 Banishers: GONE
3 Armored Core VI: FOR
4 Crypt Custodian
5 Kena: BOS
6 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: RR
7 Spyro 2: RR! (Reignited Trilogy)
8 Fight’N Rage
9 Famicom Detective Club: TMH/TGWSB
10 WarioWare, Inc. Mega Microgame$!