Mollie L Patterson
@mollipen.bsky.social
Writer, designer, podcaster, militant redhead, retro tech/SNK/Mega Drive fangirl, mom to twins.
As seen in GameFan, Play, EGM, etc. Co-author of The EGM Compendium. Once known as shidoshi. And yes, I made that Persona website.
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mollielpatterson.com
As seen in GameFan, Play, EGM, etc. Co-author of The EGM Compendium. Once known as shidoshi. And yes, I made that Persona website.
🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇦🔵
mollielpatterson.com
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Anime DVD nostalgia - part 1
February 15, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Anime DVD nostalgia - part 1
Anime DVD nostalgia - part 1
February 15, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Anime DVD nostalgia - part 1
I don't want first-person Resident Evil, and I sure as hell don't want first-person Silent Hill.
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I don't want first-person Resident Evil, and I sure as hell don't want first-person Silent Hill.
We received printer proof copies of The EGM Compendium.
Still feels crazy to hold an actual copy of the book. Working for magazines, you get used to seeing the results of your efforts soon afterward. This has been a long time coming.
4.5 pounds of EGM + gaming history overload!
Still feels crazy to hold an actual copy of the book. Working for magazines, you get used to seeing the results of your efforts soon afterward. This has been a long time coming.
4.5 pounds of EGM + gaming history overload!
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
We received printer proof copies of The EGM Compendium.
Still feels crazy to hold an actual copy of the book. Working for magazines, you get used to seeing the results of your efforts soon afterward. This has been a long time coming.
4.5 pounds of EGM + gaming history overload!
Still feels crazy to hold an actual copy of the book. Working for magazines, you get used to seeing the results of your efforts soon afterward. This has been a long time coming.
4.5 pounds of EGM + gaming history overload!
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Whomever's been in charge of who lives and who dies lately needs to get their fucking priorities in order.
February 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Still doing everything I can to push our Cheat Code Compendium pre-order campaign. Been on a bunch of podcasts promoting the book, but still have days open to do more. If you have a podcast & want answers about the book, hit me up. I'll do your show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3oh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3oh...
GameShark Returns: The Complete Cheat Code Compendium - Trailer 2
YouTube video by Defunct Games
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Still doing everything I can to push our Cheat Code Compendium pre-order campaign. Been on a bunch of podcasts promoting the book, but still have days open to do more. If you have a podcast & want answers about the book, hit me up. I'll do your show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3oh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3oh...
Now this is a blast from the past. If it wasn’t $50, I might consider it.
February 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Now this is a blast from the past. If it wasn’t $50, I might consider it.
After seeing what they're now going for, thinking I might sell my Retro USB AVS. It's a neat little system, but if I'm honest, I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've busted it out to play NES carts.
Maybe the ability to do so is just something I no longer need in my life.
Maybe the ability to do so is just something I no longer need in my life.
February 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
After seeing what they're now going for, thinking I might sell my Retro USB AVS. It's a neat little system, but if I'm honest, I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've busted it out to play NES carts.
Maybe the ability to do so is just something I no longer need in my life.
Maybe the ability to do so is just something I no longer need in my life.
I don't really care about the game anymore, but HOLY SHIT, Overwatch is adding Jetpack Cat.
For us Overwatch Olds, that's kinda crazy to see.
For us Overwatch Olds, that's kinda crazy to see.
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
I don't really care about the game anymore, but HOLY SHIT, Overwatch is adding Jetpack Cat.
For us Overwatch Olds, that's kinda crazy to see.
For us Overwatch Olds, that's kinda crazy to see.
Kat tilts gravity, laughing as her shop teeters. 2B adjusts calmly, a rare smile flickering. “Efficient placement,” 2B says. “Stylish chaos,” Kat replies—both blushing, trading glances as the store (and sparks) fly 💫🖤
Neither notices who wins; they’re too busy orbiting each other.
Neither notices who wins; they’re too busy orbiting each other.
Cause if AI is good at anything it’s flirting 🤢
February 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Kat tilts gravity, laughing as her shop teeters. 2B adjusts calmly, a rare smile flickering. “Efficient placement,” 2B says. “Stylish chaos,” Kat replies—both blushing, trading glances as the store (and sparks) fly 💫🖤
Neither notices who wins; they’re too busy orbiting each other.
Neither notices who wins; they’re too busy orbiting each other.
This is dumb. Who would want this?
And especially who'd want a personalized podcast featuring Gravity Rush's Kat and Nier's 2B sitting around for two hours flirting with each other while you can hear they're playing Top Shop via PS1 emulation on PS5 (as part of PS+)?
NOT ME, that's who. Not me...
And especially who'd want a personalized podcast featuring Gravity Rush's Kat and Nier's 2B sitting around for two hours flirting with each other while you can hear they're playing Top Shop via PS1 emulation on PS5 (as part of PS+)?
NOT ME, that's who. Not me...
Sony has patented the idea of AI-generated podcasts hosted by characters from its games.
The idea would see players getting their own bespoke podcasts on their console, telling them what's new, hosted by the characters of the games they've been playing.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-pa...
The idea would see players getting their own bespoke podcasts on their console, telling them what's new, hosted by the characters of the games they've been playing.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-pa...
Sony patents AI-generated podcasts voiced by characters from its games | VGC
Players would get their own personalised podcasts on their consoles telling them what’s new…
www.videogameschronicle.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
This is dumb. Who would want this?
And especially who'd want a personalized podcast featuring Gravity Rush's Kat and Nier's 2B sitting around for two hours flirting with each other while you can hear they're playing Top Shop via PS1 emulation on PS5 (as part of PS+)?
NOT ME, that's who. Not me...
And especially who'd want a personalized podcast featuring Gravity Rush's Kat and Nier's 2B sitting around for two hours flirting with each other while you can hear they're playing Top Shop via PS1 emulation on PS5 (as part of PS+)?
NOT ME, that's who. Not me...
Welp.
Guilty plea, and a breakdown of the potential consequences. (The low number of years on counts 1, 2, and 4 are minimums.)
Guilty plea, and a breakdown of the potential consequences. (The low number of years on counts 1, 2, and 4 are minimums.)
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Welp.
Guilty plea, and a breakdown of the potential consequences. (The low number of years on counts 1, 2, and 4 are minimums.)
Guilty plea, and a breakdown of the potential consequences. (The low number of years on counts 1, 2, and 4 are minimums.)
Whomever's been in charge of who lives and who dies lately needs to get their fucking priorities in order.
January 30, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Whomever's been in charge of who lives and who dies lately needs to get their fucking priorities in order.
If you do not already have one, open a retirement investment account. Seriously.
Don’t deprive yourself, but DO find those moment when you really don’t need yet another new game or toy or meal out or whatever, and put that money into the account. Keep doing that.
It comes sooner than you think.
Don’t deprive yourself, but DO find those moment when you really don’t need yet another new game or toy or meal out or whatever, and put that money into the account. Keep doing that.
It comes sooner than you think.
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
January 29, 2026 at 8:24 AM
If you do not already have one, open a retirement investment account. Seriously.
Don’t deprive yourself, but DO find those moment when you really don’t need yet another new game or toy or meal out or whatever, and put that money into the account. Keep doing that.
It comes sooner than you think.
Don’t deprive yourself, but DO find those moment when you really don’t need yet another new game or toy or meal out or whatever, and put that money into the account. Keep doing that.
It comes sooner than you think.
@superpac.bsky.social Was just listening to the bonus episode, and found it funny because I also temporarily worked for a law office between working in games media.
January 24, 2026 at 3:55 AM
@superpac.bsky.social Was just listening to the bonus episode, and found it funny because I also temporarily worked for a law office between working in games media.
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers:
Tori Amos
Morning Musume
Babymetal
Perfume
Hamasaki Ayumi
Tori Amos
Morning Musume
Babymetal
Perfume
Hamasaki Ayumi
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers:
Tori Amos
Heart
Taylor Swift
advantage lucy
Pink
Tori Amos
Heart
Taylor Swift
advantage lucy
Pink
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers
Atarashii Gakko!
Cibo Matto
Velocity Girl
advantage Lucy
Ani DiFranco
Atarashii Gakko!
Cibo Matto
Velocity Girl
advantage Lucy
Ani DiFranco
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Five concerts you’ve seen with women lead singers:
Tori Amos
Morning Musume
Babymetal
Perfume
Hamasaki Ayumi
Tori Amos
Morning Musume
Babymetal
Perfume
Hamasaki Ayumi
This story smells like BS to me.
BUT—while Dave has certainly said some crazy stuff over the years, if he did indeed say his part of what's being recounted, I don't know that it was a lie.
To provide a bit of context, I'll tell a story I'm not sure I've told before, and then give a few thoughts.
BUT—while Dave has certainly said some crazy stuff over the years, if he did indeed say his part of what's being recounted, I don't know that it was a lie.
To provide a bit of context, I'll tell a story I'm not sure I've told before, and then give a few thoughts.
Earthworm Jim Was Based On This Legendary (And Elusive) Game Journalist.
Earthworm Jim Was Based On This Legendary (And Elusive) Game Journalist
The worm has turned
www.timeextension.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM
This story smells like BS to me.
BUT—while Dave has certainly said some crazy stuff over the years, if he did indeed say his part of what's being recounted, I don't know that it was a lie.
To provide a bit of context, I'll tell a story I'm not sure I've told before, and then give a few thoughts.
BUT—while Dave has certainly said some crazy stuff over the years, if he did indeed say his part of what's being recounted, I don't know that it was a lie.
To provide a bit of context, I'll tell a story I'm not sure I've told before, and then give a few thoughts.
It's time for Mollie's yearly #Sega shelf update!
Here's my current Genesis/MD collection going into 2026, versus at the start of 2024 and 2022.
Didn't grow a crazy amount over 2025, but last year WAS a great year for new releases, adding 6 new games to my shelf through those alone.
Here's my current Genesis/MD collection going into 2026, versus at the start of 2024 and 2022.
Didn't grow a crazy amount over 2025, but last year WAS a great year for new releases, adding 6 new games to my shelf through those alone.
January 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM
It's time for Mollie's yearly #Sega shelf update!
Here's my current Genesis/MD collection going into 2026, versus at the start of 2024 and 2022.
Didn't grow a crazy amount over 2025, but last year WAS a great year for new releases, adding 6 new games to my shelf through those alone.
Here's my current Genesis/MD collection going into 2026, versus at the start of 2024 and 2022.
Didn't grow a crazy amount over 2025, but last year WAS a great year for new releases, adding 6 new games to my shelf through those alone.
🎶BATTLE BEASTS🎶
🎶 Collect every one of these incredible creatures that battle for fun!🎶
🎶 Collect every one of these incredible creatures that battle for fun!🎶
January 18, 2026 at 2:15 AM
🎶BATTLE BEASTS🎶
🎶 Collect every one of these incredible creatures that battle for fun!🎶
🎶 Collect every one of these incredible creatures that battle for fun!🎶
Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft announced a joint effort to "improve player safety" on their platforms.
Here's how the three companies started their version of the statement:
Nintendo: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
Sony: "Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft..."
Microsoft: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
Here's how the three companies started their version of the statement:
Nintendo: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
Sony: "Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft..."
Microsoft: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
a cartoon character from king of the hill is riding a bike .
ALT: a cartoon character from king of the hill is riding a bike .
media.tenor.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft announced a joint effort to "improve player safety" on their platforms.
Here's how the three companies started their version of the statement:
Nintendo: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
Sony: "Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft..."
Microsoft: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
Here's how the three companies started their version of the statement:
Nintendo: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
Sony: "Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft..."
Microsoft: "Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft..."
Making an indie game? Want people to read about it in the upcoming new issue of EGM? As in, in an actual paper magazine?
Pitch us at support@egmbook.com and include "Under the Radar" in the subject line.
Three main criteria to keep in mind:
Pitch us at support@egmbook.com and include "Under the Radar" in the subject line.
Three main criteria to keep in mind:
January 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Making an indie game? Want people to read about it in the upcoming new issue of EGM? As in, in an actual paper magazine?
Pitch us at support@egmbook.com and include "Under the Radar" in the subject line.
Three main criteria to keep in mind:
Pitch us at support@egmbook.com and include "Under the Radar" in the subject line.
Three main criteria to keep in mind:
By saying that it’s probably been decades since I’ve bought from them, I’m definitely part of the problem—but it’d still be very sad to lose NCSX.
In the early days of importing, they were such an important resource. And when I had the occasional problem, their support was great.
In the early days of importing, they were such an important resource. And when I had the occasional problem, their support was great.
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
By saying that it’s probably been decades since I’ve bought from them, I’m definitely part of the problem—but it’d still be very sad to lose NCSX.
In the early days of importing, they were such an important resource. And when I had the occasional problem, their support was great.
In the early days of importing, they were such an important resource. And when I had the occasional problem, their support was great.
This sucks, including for anyone who never ordered a replacement cart reader board for their AVS.
Great little system, especially the ability to doubt the amount of sprites onscreen to reduce flicker.
Great little system, especially the ability to doubt the amount of sprites onscreen to reduce flicker.
We've just heard that RetroUSB, makers of the AVS, is reportedly shut down. The website now only acts as an archive for firmware and past product information.
If true, it's a sad day for the NES community. Here's hoping @analogue.bsky.social brings back their NT Mini Noir.
#nesdev #neshomebrew
If true, it's a sad day for the NES community. Here's hoping @analogue.bsky.social brings back their NT Mini Noir.
#nesdev #neshomebrew
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
This sucks, including for anyone who never ordered a replacement cart reader board for their AVS.
Great little system, especially the ability to doubt the amount of sprites onscreen to reduce flicker.
Great little system, especially the ability to doubt the amount of sprites onscreen to reduce flicker.
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