Mike Braverman
@mikesean45.bsky.social
Game dev. Creator of Spirits of Anglerwood Forest. Previously on Two Dots. Currently looking for work!
Portfolio: mikebraverman.com
Portfolio: mikebraverman.com
One of my least favorite story criticisms is complaining that the villain's turn to evil is irrational, as if becoming a villain isn't *inherently* emotional and irrational.
November 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
One of my least favorite story criticisms is complaining that the villain's turn to evil is irrational, as if becoming a villain isn't *inherently* emotional and irrational.
Looking at the video, I have to generously assume this is just for tutorializing for new players for a game series that hasn't seen a main title in 18 years. The opening sequence for Metroid Prime 3 was similarly quippy.
But yeah, they should really tone down that dialogue, because, oof.
But yeah, they should really tone down that dialogue, because, oof.
Oof. 😢
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Looking at the video, I have to generously assume this is just for tutorializing for new players for a game series that hasn't seen a main title in 18 years. The opening sequence for Metroid Prime 3 was similarly quippy.
But yeah, they should really tone down that dialogue, because, oof.
But yeah, they should really tone down that dialogue, because, oof.
Finally got an N64 flash cart and now I can play Sin and Punishment the way it was meant to be played!
October 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Finally got an N64 flash cart and now I can play Sin and Punishment the way it was meant to be played!
I think I JUST learned how to use a compressor correctly.
God i wish that happened two weeks ago.
God i wish that happened two weeks ago.
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I think I JUST learned how to use a compressor correctly.
God i wish that happened two weeks ago.
God i wish that happened two weeks ago.
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
Reposted by Mike Braverman
Now that you’re into the nuanced, political plot of Final Fantasy Tactics, you may be curious about the sequels. Well strap in buddy I hope you like a version of The Neverending Story starring some absolutely rancid boys.
October 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Now that you’re into the nuanced, political plot of Final Fantasy Tactics, you may be curious about the sequels. Well strap in buddy I hope you like a version of The Neverending Story starring some absolutely rancid boys.
Started Metroid Prime: Federation Force and I can kinda see why people didn't like it when it came out. The mission based structure essentially removes the main appeal of a Metroid game. Admittedly, I'm sure I'd like it better if I were actually playing with other people.
October 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Started Metroid Prime: Federation Force and I can kinda see why people didn't like it when it came out. The mission based structure essentially removes the main appeal of a Metroid game. Admittedly, I'm sure I'd like it better if I were actually playing with other people.
god i hate linkedin
September 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
god i hate linkedin
I was expecting to try this game out for a bit and then move on, but I'm actually kinda getting into it. There's something to be said about how the initial grind gives you a chance to feel out the area and your party, and the Auto battle makes it pretty painless.
#retrogames #megaten #nes
#retrogames #megaten #nes
August 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I was expecting to try this game out for a bit and then move on, but I'm actually kinda getting into it. There's something to be said about how the initial grind gives you a chance to feel out the area and your party, and the Auto battle makes it pretty painless.
#retrogames #megaten #nes
#retrogames #megaten #nes
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Covid accelerates vascular aging
An 18-country, 38-center study of ~2,000 participants
—Effect predominantly in women, adding 5 years of aging
—Seen with non-hospitalized and mild-moderate Covid
—Reversible in some at 1-year; vaccination link to protection
apps.crossref.org/pendingpub/p...
An 18-country, 38-center study of ~2,000 participants
—Effect predominantly in women, adding 5 years of aging
—Seen with non-hospitalized and mild-moderate Covid
—Reversible in some at 1-year; vaccination link to protection
apps.crossref.org/pendingpub/p...
August 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Covid accelerates vascular aging
An 18-country, 38-center study of ~2,000 participants
—Effect predominantly in women, adding 5 years of aging
—Seen with non-hospitalized and mild-moderate Covid
—Reversible in some at 1-year; vaccination link to protection
apps.crossref.org/pendingpub/p...
An 18-country, 38-center study of ~2,000 participants
—Effect predominantly in women, adding 5 years of aging
—Seen with non-hospitalized and mild-moderate Covid
—Reversible in some at 1-year; vaccination link to protection
apps.crossref.org/pendingpub/p...
#EchoesOfWisdom handles a lot of things from BotW/TotK in I think much better ways (exploration while telling a story, creative puzzle design) but still brings some things over from those games that don't really make sense for this game (crafting, lots of warping, that awful inventory UI, quest log)
August 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
#EchoesOfWisdom handles a lot of things from BotW/TotK in I think much better ways (exploration while telling a story, creative puzzle design) but still brings some things over from those games that don't really make sense for this game (crafting, lots of warping, that awful inventory UI, quest log)
Reposted by Mike Braverman
To summarize
-waves are not seasonal
-vaccines are waning
-people are getting long covid
-it’s still not an endemic disease
-very young kids are at increased risk because they didn’t go through the initial vaccine series
Oh and it turns out, Covid Cautious people have been right the whole time.
-waves are not seasonal
-vaccines are waning
-people are getting long covid
-it’s still not an endemic disease
-very young kids are at increased risk because they didn’t go through the initial vaccine series
Oh and it turns out, Covid Cautious people have been right the whole time.
August 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
To summarize
-waves are not seasonal
-vaccines are waning
-people are getting long covid
-it’s still not an endemic disease
-very young kids are at increased risk because they didn’t go through the initial vaccine series
Oh and it turns out, Covid Cautious people have been right the whole time.
-waves are not seasonal
-vaccines are waning
-people are getting long covid
-it’s still not an endemic disease
-very young kids are at increased risk because they didn’t go through the initial vaccine series
Oh and it turns out, Covid Cautious people have been right the whole time.
Reposted by Mike Braverman
Happy #IndieAnimationDay everyone! We're proud to show what we've been cooking up so far! Hope you'll stay tuned for more! 👀
Animation: @croxistudios.bsky.social
Voice Acting: @mikesean45.bsky.social
Animation: @croxistudios.bsky.social
Voice Acting: @mikesean45.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Happy #IndieAnimationDay everyone! We're proud to show what we've been cooking up so far! Hope you'll stay tuned for more! 👀
Animation: @croxistudios.bsky.social
Voice Acting: @mikesean45.bsky.social
Animation: @croxistudios.bsky.social
Voice Acting: @mikesean45.bsky.social
I've finally gotten into Donkey Kong 64 despite having the cartridge since I was like 5 years old. I really don't wanna compare it to Mario 64, but I'm really surprised at how...not good the controls are?
August 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I've finally gotten into Donkey Kong 64 despite having the cartridge since I was like 5 years old. I really don't wanna compare it to Mario 64, but I'm really surprised at how...not good the controls are?
I'm about halfway through Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and my impressions so far are that Echoes work really well and make for some great puzzles, but really, really don't work for combat.
#Zelda #EchoesOfWisdom
#Zelda #EchoesOfWisdom
August 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I'm about halfway through Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and my impressions so far are that Echoes work really well and make for some great puzzles, but really, really don't work for combat.
#Zelda #EchoesOfWisdom
#Zelda #EchoesOfWisdom
FF14 7.3 spoilers
Really liked the ending to FFXIV 7.3. I think Dawntrail as a whole did a much better job at adapting the themes of FF9 than, say, post-Endwalker did with the themes of FF4. As others have said, the cutscene direction has been great lately, Calyx's expression right before
Really liked the ending to FFXIV 7.3. I think Dawntrail as a whole did a much better job at adapting the themes of FF9 than, say, post-Endwalker did with the themes of FF4. As others have said, the cutscene direction has been great lately, Calyx's expression right before
August 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
FF14 7.3 spoilers
Really liked the ending to FFXIV 7.3. I think Dawntrail as a whole did a much better job at adapting the themes of FF9 than, say, post-Endwalker did with the themes of FF4. As others have said, the cutscene direction has been great lately, Calyx's expression right before
Really liked the ending to FFXIV 7.3. I think Dawntrail as a whole did a much better job at adapting the themes of FF9 than, say, post-Endwalker did with the themes of FF4. As others have said, the cutscene direction has been great lately, Calyx's expression right before
Whatever you think of Dawntrail, it has shown twice that can definitely stick a landing.
August 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Whatever you think of Dawntrail, it has shown twice that can definitely stick a landing.
I'm watching a friend play through Ocarina of Time for the first time and how tf do yall call this game "linear"??
August 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I'm watching a friend play through Ocarina of Time for the first time and how tf do yall call this game "linear"??
I don't want remakes of old games, I want lovingly crafted ports of old games that preserve the original, warts and all, while looking good on modern displays. Make old games legally accessible to a new crowd of people that never got to play them!
August 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I don't want remakes of old games, I want lovingly crafted ports of old games that preserve the original, warts and all, while looking good on modern displays. Make old games legally accessible to a new crowd of people that never got to play them!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrrl...
Come to the premiere of Paradox: Tales from Hell and stay for a Q&A with me and other cast members! Lirael is such a fun character to voice (she is the sin of Envy, after all) and I can't wait for you all to hear all the other AMAZING voice actors!
Come to the premiere of Paradox: Tales from Hell and stay for a Q&A with me and other cast members! Lirael is such a fun character to voice (she is the sin of Envy, after all) and I can't wait for you all to hear all the other AMAZING voice actors!
PARADOX - THE EIGHTH SIN // S1: Episode 1 (Premiere + Cast Q&A)
YouTube video by Hylactic
www.youtube.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrrl...
Come to the premiere of Paradox: Tales from Hell and stay for a Q&A with me and other cast members! Lirael is such a fun character to voice (she is the sin of Envy, after all) and I can't wait for you all to hear all the other AMAZING voice actors!
Come to the premiere of Paradox: Tales from Hell and stay for a Q&A with me and other cast members! Lirael is such a fun character to voice (she is the sin of Envy, after all) and I can't wait for you all to hear all the other AMAZING voice actors!
Happy Kingdom Hearts Day to those who celebrate
July 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Happy Kingdom Hearts Day to those who celebrate
Man, nothing kills the excitement for a project faster than seeing ChatGPT text in the script
July 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Man, nothing kills the excitement for a project faster than seeing ChatGPT text in the script
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This animator did a really good job doing what I usually do: taking old manual artwork and animating it.
Except they took the idea to completion with a whole commercial for the original Legend of Zelda! Give it a watch, it's very well done.
Except they took the idea to completion with a whole commercial for the original Legend of Zelda! Give it a watch, it's very well done.
Lost 80's Commercial for The Legend of Zelda on the NES
YouTube video by Capsyst Animations
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This animator did a really good job doing what I usually do: taking old manual artwork and animating it.
Except they took the idea to completion with a whole commercial for the original Legend of Zelda! Give it a watch, it's very well done.
Except they took the idea to completion with a whole commercial for the original Legend of Zelda! Give it a watch, it's very well done.
I really want to get into the Persona series, but I want to start from the beginning.
June 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I really want to get into the Persona series, but I want to start from the beginning.