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.
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This game is super neat.
www.shacknews.com/article/146730/crisol-theater-of-idols-isnt-shying-away-from-its-horrific-religious-themes-and-that-is-what-makes-it-so-interesting
www.shacknews.com/article/146730/crisol-theater-of-idols-isnt-shying-away-from-its-horrific-religious-themes-and-that-is-what-makes-it-so-interesting
February 14, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Still floored that a legendary Konami franchise is making a proper comeback in 2026. Be still, my heart. 😊
Shack Chat: What was your favorite announcement from PlayStation State of Play?
Shack Chat: What was your favorite announcement from PlayStation State of Play?
That was a stacked State of Play! What was your favorite announcement?
dlvr.it
February 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Still floored that a legendary Konami franchise is making a proper comeback in 2026. Be still, my heart. 😊
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Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein by @huggablehipster.bsky.social
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein
A feature on how Bloodlines 2's severe lack of consistency puts it at odds with the original cult classic RPG.
skyboxcritics.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is a soulless sequel that missed the vein by @huggablehipster.bsky.social
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
"Maybe if it hadn’t been titled Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, it could have just been its own experiment, with a chance to shine on its own."
Read on:
Okay, I’m working on it I swear, but I’m getting a bit concerned with what is pretty clearly Timmy and Tommy repeatedly threatening me with toxic positivity. #ACNH #AnimalCrossing
February 14, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Okay, I’m working on it I swear, but I’m getting a bit concerned with what is pretty clearly Timmy and Tommy repeatedly threatening me with toxic positivity. #ACNH #AnimalCrossing
When Metal Gear Solid 4 comes to new platforms, I hope Snake loads your game like he’s Bernie Mac in Bad Santa.
February 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
When Metal Gear Solid 4 comes to new platforms, I hope Snake loads your game like he’s Bernie Mac in Bad Santa.
WAIT!!!
Before you leave for the weekend, Tulin has something important to say:
Before you leave for the weekend, Tulin has something important to say:
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
WAIT!!!
Before you leave for the weekend, Tulin has something important to say:
Before you leave for the weekend, Tulin has something important to say:
Every time I look at the new Marvel Tokon reveal I get more hyped. This game bout to have KOF style teams??? Freakin love it.
February 13, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Every time I look at the new Marvel Tokon reveal I get more hyped. This game bout to have KOF style teams??? Freakin love it.
Konami is finally doing what I said they should be doing for years. They have some of the best IP ever, and if they didn’t have the talent themselves, licensing out to 3rd parties was the way. I’m happy I got to see it while I’m still in the game. Cheers for Motion Twin and Evil Empire.
February 13, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Konami is finally doing what I said they should be doing for years. They have some of the best IP ever, and if they didn’t have the talent themselves, licensing out to 3rd parties was the way. I’m happy I got to see it while I’m still in the game. Cheers for Motion Twin and Evil Empire.
A wave of wall chickens awaits
Konami on Castlevania 40th anniversary: "This is the beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania." www.konami.com/games/castle...
February 13, 2026 at 5:24 AM
A wave of wall chickens awaits
Aaaah!!! Wolverine and Magik looking awesome! Also, who tf is Danger???
I cannot wait for this game. #MarvelTokon
I cannot wait for this game. #MarvelTokon
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls gets August release date
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls gets August release date
Wolverine and Magic have also joined the tag fighter's roster.
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Aaaah!!! Wolverine and Magik looking awesome! Also, who tf is Danger???
I cannot wait for this game. #MarvelTokon
I cannot wait for this game. #MarvelTokon
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I actively hate that Pragmata's main character is named Hugh, because I'll never be able to stop calling him "Hugh Mann."
February 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I actively hate that Pragmata's main character is named Hugh, because I'll never be able to stop calling him "Hugh Mann."
NEW CASTLEVANIA FROM THE DEAD CELLS DEVS!!! Oooh my goodness yes. Most exciting part of the show for me, easily.
February 12, 2026 at 11:06 PM
NEW CASTLEVANIA FROM THE DEAD CELLS DEVS!!! Oooh my goodness yes. Most exciting part of the show for me, easily.
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer Takeshi Ichikawa talks dolls, combat, and basking in nostalgia
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer Takeshi Ichikawa talks dolls, combat, and basking in nostalgia
We caught up with one of the minds behind the latest Dragon Quest remake.
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer Takeshi Ichikawa talks dolls, combat, and basking in nostalgia
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got to exchange some words with dragon quest 7 reimagined's producer while i was playing it for the review
fun tidbit in here about scanning the dolls in and animating the models
fun tidbit in here about scanning the dolls in and animating the models
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer Takeshi Ichikawa talks dolls, combat, and basking in nostalgia
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined producer Takeshi Ichikawa talks dolls, combat, and basking in nostalgia
We caught up with one of the minds behind the latest Dragon Quest remake.
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
got to exchange some words with dragon quest 7 reimagined's producer while i was playing it for the review
fun tidbit in here about scanning the dolls in and animating the models
fun tidbit in here about scanning the dolls in and animating the models
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
youtu.be
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