Arielle Danan ⚔️
@huggablehipster.bsky.social
Gaming journalist| Freelance video editor @IGN | Contributor @skyboxcritics| Souls/Souls-like creator and Skilled babbler. Business only: arielledanan@yahoo.com
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The Best Metroidvania Game I've Every Played: Hollow Knight Review
YouTube video by Huggable Hipster
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It is time for (the video version) of my final review of the year, Hollow Knight!
youtu.be/pGfPuxEXZZI?...
youtu.be/pGfPuxEXZZI?...
2025 was the year I found my inner peace and stopped self-sabotaging. Got the opportunity to become a freelance video eiditor @ign.com , I got the chance to go to my first preview event in Los Angeles, and got to meet some internet friends IRL ( @godfree.bsky.social and @srgtmeow.bsky.social ) ->
December 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
2025 was the year I found my inner peace and stopped self-sabotaging. Got the opportunity to become a freelance video eiditor @ign.com , I got the chance to go to my first preview event in Los Angeles, and got to meet some internet friends IRL ( @godfree.bsky.social and @srgtmeow.bsky.social ) ->
I platinumed Elden Ring on the Xbox, and I want to platinum it again on PC. This blood build I'm running is getting disgusting. I love it so much!
December 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I platinumed Elden Ring on the Xbox, and I want to platinum it again on PC. This blood build I'm running is getting disgusting. I love it so much!
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
December 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.
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Welcome, Twitter escapees/new Bluesky users. Four quick tips:
1. Starter packs are awesome. I made a game dev one here -> go.bsky.app/RxQCsKS
2. Bluesky's block is much more potent. Do not quote, or dunk. There's no pay-to-win so silence does remove nasty people. Blocks and move on copiously.
1. Starter packs are awesome. I made a game dev one here -> go.bsky.app/RxQCsKS
2. Bluesky's block is much more potent. Do not quote, or dunk. There's no pay-to-win so silence does remove nasty people. Blocks and move on copiously.
December 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Welcome, Twitter escapees/new Bluesky users. Four quick tips:
1. Starter packs are awesome. I made a game dev one here -> go.bsky.app/RxQCsKS
2. Bluesky's block is much more potent. Do not quote, or dunk. There's no pay-to-win so silence does remove nasty people. Blocks and move on copiously.
1. Starter packs are awesome. I made a game dev one here -> go.bsky.app/RxQCsKS
2. Bluesky's block is much more potent. Do not quote, or dunk. There's no pay-to-win so silence does remove nasty people. Blocks and move on copiously.
Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate!!!! May your week be filled with joy and relaxation!
December 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate!!!! May your week be filled with joy and relaxation!
I slept from 7 pm last night to 10 am this morning. I was so tired and never felt more rested than I do now, holy shit.
December 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I slept from 7 pm last night to 10 am this morning. I was so tired and never felt more rested than I do now, holy shit.
So happy I don't fall for these anymore😂
December 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
So happy I don't fall for these anymore😂
I may not celebrate Christmas but it’s been wonderful seeing the timeline filled with such happiness! Merry Christmas and happy holidays, you guys!
December 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I may not celebrate Christmas but it’s been wonderful seeing the timeline filled with such happiness! Merry Christmas and happy holidays, you guys!
Yooo!!!! @galaktix.bsky.social Thank you so so much for the game!! I've heard so many good things about this one!! =D
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
December 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Yooo!!!! @galaktix.bsky.social Thank you so so much for the game!! I've heard so many good things about this one!! =D
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Big Brain is tired of 2025. 🤣
December 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Big Brain is tired of 2025. 🤣
In case you wanted to play Nightreign tonight, online is being fucky.
December 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
In case you wanted to play Nightreign tonight, online is being fucky.
Ok, I'll start Infinity Nikki.
Spoiler: I'm really having fun with this game.
Spoiler: I'm really having fun with this game.
December 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Ok, I'll start Infinity Nikki.
Spoiler: I'm really having fun with this game.
Spoiler: I'm really having fun with this game.
It's sinking in that I don't have anything to do until the first, and for the first time, I'm not sad about not working, but grateful to get the time to rejuvenate, be with family and friends, and have fun with my hobbies.
This is the time I will *finally* make my commander deck.
This is the time I will *finally* make my commander deck.
December 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
It's sinking in that I don't have anything to do until the first, and for the first time, I'm not sad about not working, but grateful to get the time to rejuvenate, be with family and friends, and have fun with my hobbies.
This is the time I will *finally* make my commander deck.
This is the time I will *finally* make my commander deck.
And that does it for the streams for the year! Thank you all so much for an incredible 2025.
I beat the Elden Beast, a minor erdtree boss, and Mohg.
There will be no content until January 1st 2026!
I beat the Elden Beast, a minor erdtree boss, and Mohg.
There will be no content until January 1st 2026!
It's time to dive into the final stream of the year! Fighting against Daddy Radagon and living to tell the tale. Join me live now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPGb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPGb...
December 24, 2025 at 4:09 AM
And that does it for the streams for the year! Thank you all so much for an incredible 2025.
I beat the Elden Beast, a minor erdtree boss, and Mohg.
There will be no content until January 1st 2026!
I beat the Elden Beast, a minor erdtree boss, and Mohg.
There will be no content until January 1st 2026!
It's time to dive into the final stream of the year! Fighting against Daddy Radagon and living to tell the tale. Join me live now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPGb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPGb...
December 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
It's time to dive into the final stream of the year! Fighting against Daddy Radagon and living to tell the tale. Join me live now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPGb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPGb...
I miss Manhattan so much. 😩
December 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I miss Manhattan so much. 😩
So apparently, I'm on a Reddit list of women-led YouTube channels because someone needed recommendations.
Hands down the most wholesome thing I've ever found on Reddit.
Ma, I made it.😂
Hands down the most wholesome thing I've ever found on Reddit.
Ma, I made it.😂
December 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
So apparently, I'm on a Reddit list of women-led YouTube channels because someone needed recommendations.
Hands down the most wholesome thing I've ever found on Reddit.
Ma, I made it.😂
Hands down the most wholesome thing I've ever found on Reddit.
Ma, I made it.😂
The final podcast of 2025 is out now, where I sit down with my buddy Tony Polanco and reminisce on 2025, discuss AI, and make some 2026 predictions (PLUS MORE)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-B9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-B9...
December 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The final podcast of 2025 is out now, where I sit down with my buddy Tony Polanco and reminisce on 2025, discuss AI, and make some 2026 predictions (PLUS MORE)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-B9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-B9...
This is heartbreaking. Vince, you revolutionized the gaming industry in such a positive way. Whenever I would see conversations about him, or friends would talk to me about Vince, all I ever heard was amazing things.
My thoughts are with his family.
My thoughts are with his family.
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty' franchise, killed in crash www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/v...
December 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This is heartbreaking. Vince, you revolutionized the gaming industry in such a positive way. Whenever I would see conversations about him, or friends would talk to me about Vince, all I ever heard was amazing things.
My thoughts are with his family.
My thoughts are with his family.
The sales are REALLY GOOD!
I can't wait to play these two!
I can't wait to play these two!
December 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The sales are REALLY GOOD!
I can't wait to play these two!
I can't wait to play these two!
I love being a nuisance to absolute creatures on the net.
You don't like my opinion, that's fine, but don't come into my comments in bad faith, thinking I will agree with an absolutely heinous take.
You don't like my opinion, that's fine, but don't come into my comments in bad faith, thinking I will agree with an absolutely heinous take.
December 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I love being a nuisance to absolute creatures on the net.
You don't like my opinion, that's fine, but don't come into my comments in bad faith, thinking I will agree with an absolutely heinous take.
You don't like my opinion, that's fine, but don't come into my comments in bad faith, thinking I will agree with an absolutely heinous take.
Still not an excuse. Back in the day, the company that created League of Legends created placeholder art, which was titled "Feeny art" and used as placeholder assets.
There are ways to approach things and still maintain ethical standards in the art you create.
There are ways to approach things and still maintain ethical standards in the art you create.
December 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Still not an excuse. Back in the day, the company that created League of Legends created placeholder art, which was titled "Feeny art" and used as placeholder assets.
There are ways to approach things and still maintain ethical standards in the art you create.
There are ways to approach things and still maintain ethical standards in the art you create.
It is time for (the video version) of my final review of the year, Hollow Knight!
youtu.be/pGfPuxEXZZI?...
youtu.be/pGfPuxEXZZI?...
The Best Metroidvania Game I've Every Played: Hollow Knight Review
YouTube video by Huggable Hipster
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It is time for (the video version) of my final review of the year, Hollow Knight!
youtu.be/pGfPuxEXZZI?...
youtu.be/pGfPuxEXZZI?...
Back in my day, when I wrote my thesis paper I wrote out multiple drafts, by hand then on word, and did my research through different libraries with academically accredited sources. If I did do anything online I never had the fear that AI would taint it in anyway. This was back in 2015.
please be as aggressively "back in my day" annoying as you possibly can about not using genAI for things. Back in MY day, critically acclaimed JRPG Kingdom Hearts' completely incomprehensible yet beloved story was made WITHOUT the use of genAI.
December 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Back in my day, when I wrote my thesis paper I wrote out multiple drafts, by hand then on word, and did my research through different libraries with academically accredited sources. If I did do anything online I never had the fear that AI would taint it in anyway. This was back in 2015.
Had the pleasure of working with Sam at Windows Central. Such a talented writer!!
Please consider sending any work his way!
Please consider sending any work his way!
Well, not an update I wanted to give.
Starting in January, I'll be looking for work. I'll do some longer threads, plan, and look back a bit then. For now, please keep me in mind for your games reporting and writing needs. I'm also open to PR and narrative game dev roles, as well as mock reviews.
Starting in January, I'll be looking for work. I'll do some longer threads, plan, and look back a bit then. For now, please keep me in mind for your games reporting and writing needs. I'm also open to PR and narrative game dev roles, as well as mock reviews.
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Had the pleasure of working with Sam at Windows Central. Such a talented writer!!
Please consider sending any work his way!
Please consider sending any work his way!