TJ Denzer
@johnnychugs.bsky.social
Senior News Editor Shacknews.com & culinary host of tasty indies on Indie-licious. Unofficial Bowser expert/weirdo. contact: tj.denzer (at) http://shacknews.com
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TJ Denzer
@johnnychugs.bsky.social
· Apr 9
Yeah, it's a repost, but please play this at my funeral without explanation or context. It's as good of an understanding of who I am as you're going to get and the people closest to me will understand.
I played a bit of Monster Hunter Stories 3! Really impressed by how they've evolved this series. The Habitat Restoration system makes nabbing monsters more engaging and there are a lot of solid additions to combat. We might have our first great creature collector RPG for 2026.
February 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I played a bit of Monster Hunter Stories 3! Really impressed by how they've evolved this series. The Habitat Restoration system makes nabbing monsters more engaging and there are a lot of solid additions to combat. We might have our first great creature collector RPG for 2026.
Two weeks. They had two weeks to cook live, and that was after Geoff shoved them naked onto his stage and clumsily gave them some of the worst publicity possible. What a miserable process.
Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment reportedly lays off most of staff
Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment reportedly lays off most of staff
A level designer that had posted of the layoffs on personal channels has been reposted by several Wildlight staff.
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Two weeks. They had two weeks to cook live, and that was after Geoff shoved them naked onto his stage and clumsily gave them some of the worst publicity possible. What a miserable process.
Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture are “almost certainly” releasing another game in 2026 after Romeo is a Dead Man. youtu.be/f_PObigha-w
Grasshopper Direct: 5 Minutes feat. ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN - Launch Day Special!
YouTube video by Grasshopper Archives
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February 11, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture are “almost certainly” releasing another game in 2026 after Romeo is a Dead Man. youtu.be/f_PObigha-w
Drago is definitely my favorite #AnimalCrossing islander, partially because I thought he looked like Trogdor, so I gave him a Strong Bad voice when I read his dialogue that cracks Sam up. But also he justifies my decision every time he talks. #ACNH
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Drago is definitely my favorite #AnimalCrossing islander, partially because I thought he looked like Trogdor, so I gave him a Strong Bad voice when I read his dialogue that cracks Sam up. But also he justifies my decision every time he talks. #ACNH
I also liked how subtle Suda51 was about the Fuck Racism shirt in No More Heroes 3 that you could equip about as soon as you had control of Travis.
It's gonna be hard to top this ROMEO IS A DEADMAN review
February 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
I also liked how subtle Suda51 was about the Fuck Racism shirt in No More Heroes 3 that you could equip about as soon as you had control of Travis.
In all of the platforming, jerk disposal, well ghouls, angel gifts, and love-powered beatings, I nearly forgot we were saving a princess or something. @labsworks.bsky.social's Loveish is ridiculous. Go play it! Otherwise, only misfortune awaits! #indiegame #indiegames #indiedev
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
In all of the platforming, jerk disposal, well ghouls, angel gifts, and love-powered beatings, I nearly forgot we were saving a princess or something. @labsworks.bsky.social's Loveish is ridiculous. Go play it! Otherwise, only misfortune awaits! #indiegame #indiegames #indiedev
On today's Indie-licious, we set out to save a princess for entirely selfish reasons in @labsworks.bsky.social' Lovish! But room after room of random encounters awaits. Will our luck and skill hold out? Find out as we go jump in on today's livestream! #indiegame #indiegames #indiedev
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 188 - Lovish
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 188 - Lovish
Classic 8-bit platforming adventure gets flipped on its head as we try to save the princess from zany encounters in LABS Works' Lovish.
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
On today's Indie-licious, we set out to save a princess for entirely selfish reasons in @labsworks.bsky.social' Lovish! But room after room of random encounters awaits. Will our luck and skill hold out? Find out as we go jump in on today's livestream! #indiegame #indiegames #indiedev
Romeo is a Deadman sounds like a very Suda51 game, for all of the good, and all of the not-so-good.
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Romeo is a Deadman sounds like a very Suda51 game, for all of the good, and all of the not-so-good.
28 years ago today, Square Enix sent its only child, made in its image, to absolve us of sin and open the gates to everlasting paradise. #Xenogears #SquareEnixAnniversary #Xenogears_28th_Anniversary
February 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
28 years ago today, Square Enix sent its only child, made in its image, to absolve us of sin and open the gates to everlasting paradise. #Xenogears #SquareEnixAnniversary #Xenogears_28th_Anniversary
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Mario Tennis Fever review: Any way you slice it
Mario Tennis Fever review: Any way you slice it
Whether you go for Fever Rackets or the vanilla format, there's plenty of fun to be had in Mario Tennis Fever.
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Mario Tennis Fever review: Any way you slice it
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Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
The A.V. Club hiring Film Critic in Greater Chicago Area | LinkedIn
Posted 8:42:22 PM. The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Extremely exciting news: We're hiring a full-time film critic to come work with me at The A.V. Club!
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
You probably have an idea if you're qualified for this, but if there's something that's not in the job listing, I'm sure I can answer Qs www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
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Nioh 3 (2026)
February 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Nioh 3 (2026)
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Apollo will unlock last in the Deadlock Old Gods, New Blood update
Apollo will unlock last in the Deadlock Old Gods, New Blood update
Venator won last Thursday's vote and Celeste won today's, leaving the demonic Apollo as the last unlock.
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Apollo will unlock last in the Deadlock Old Gods, New Blood update
I don't think #2XKO is in a great spot for what was promised and what it competes against, but it's still a cool thing, and a great way to explore League of Legends characters. Best wishes to those who were cut loose, but I hope the game keeps cooking. #FGC
2XKO staff laid off as 1.0 release fails to 'support a team of this size long term'
2XKO staff laid off as 1.0 release fails to 'support a team of this size long term'
Riot Games stated that it intends to address key improvements with a smaller team and will still support 2026 competitive plans.
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
At a more crucial time than ever, we are not backing down. AI will not replace our creativity, nor will we sit back and let it steal the fruits of our labor.
Letter from the editor: Standing up to generative AI
Letter from the editor: Standing up to generative AI
Generative AI is trying to infect every part of the Internet, and we are taking a stand against it.
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
At a more crucial time than ever, we are not backing down. AI will not replace our creativity, nor will we sit back and let it steal the fruits of our labor.
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I think the blowback to this will be thunderous enough that they'll change their minds on this before long.
But the absolute gall to ask people to trust them with their IDs months after a massive data leak? Come on, man.
But the absolute gall to ask people to trust them with their IDs months after a massive data leak? Come on, man.
February 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
I think the blowback to this will be thunderous enough that they'll change their minds on this before long.
But the absolute gall to ask people to trust them with their IDs months after a massive data leak? Come on, man.
But the absolute gall to ask people to trust them with their IDs months after a massive data leak? Come on, man.
Flaff is all of us reaching that Discord news today.
February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Flaff is all of us reaching that Discord news today.
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Today’s review is the new Yakuza joint, which is just kind of a bummer
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: Dark vibes
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: Dark vibes
Sega and RGG's latest remake is an odd package. To say the least.
dlvr.it
February 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Today’s review is the new Yakuza joint, which is just kind of a bummer
Hey buddy. I hear your s/o was thinking about Bad Bunny last night. That’s okay, champ. Mine, too. And me, quite frankly. And probably even you.
It was a pretty good show, you know?
It was a pretty good show, you know?
February 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Hey buddy. I hear your s/o was thinking about Bad Bunny last night. That’s okay, champ. Mine, too. And me, quite frankly. And probably even you.
It was a pretty good show, you know?
It was a pretty good show, you know?
The Queen of Blanket Bay
Yarrr
Yarrr
February 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The Queen of Blanket Bay
Yarrr
Yarrr
Ya know, I would go ahead and bet they could have found a drunk karaoke fan somewhere in Atlanta where this was filmed that would have done Kid Rock’s songs more justice than Kid Rock.
February 9, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Ya know, I would go ahead and bet they could have found a drunk karaoke fan somewhere in Atlanta where this was filmed that would have done Kid Rock’s songs more justice than Kid Rock.
Mr. Ed in the streets
Mr. Ed in the sheets
Mr. Ed in the sheets
February 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Mr. Ed in the streets
Mr. Ed in the sheets
Mr. Ed in the sheets
Barring emergencies, don’t forget to take time for yourself so you don’t collapse. Rest assured, the problems will be there for you to face whether you’re exhausted and burnt out or rested and refreshed.
February 8, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Barring emergencies, don’t forget to take time for yourself so you don’t collapse. Rest assured, the problems will be there for you to face whether you’re exhausted and burnt out or rested and refreshed.
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this is why you should *never* hit someone with an rpg. it’s dangerous, it’s shitty, and it’s wrong
Physics of a direct hit from an RPG type projectile
February 7, 2026 at 1:53 AM
this is why you should *never* hit someone with an rpg. it’s dangerous, it’s shitty, and it’s wrong
For as much fun as I've had dipping my toes into #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons for the first time, it strikes me as strange that they flaunted 12-player multiplayer in the Switch 2 version only to leave the clumsy networking system that way. Local multiplayer desperately needs an upgrade, too. #ACNH
Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0.0 highlights a need for better multiplayer
Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0.0 highlights a need for better multiplayer
Nintendo simply cannot put out another Animal Crossing game that has online or local multiplayer as clumsy and tedious as New Horizons.
dlvr.it
February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
For as much fun as I've had dipping my toes into #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons for the first time, it strikes me as strange that they flaunted 12-player multiplayer in the Switch 2 version only to leave the clumsy networking system that way. Local multiplayer desperately needs an upgrade, too. #ACNH