Gabriel Jones
@pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social
Former game critic who can't find his niche. Interests include retro / obscure / arcade games, music (Mostly VGM & Prince), and whatever catches my eye (even if it's just for a moment). 1981 he/him
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February #promosky
The name is Gabriel and I write about games.
Stick around if you like hearing about.
- Retrogaming
- Indies
- Hidden Gems
- PS2, NES, SNES, Genesis, Steam, PS1, Handhelds
- Games made in the last 10 years (rarely)
Reviews regularly appear on this blog pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com
The name is Gabriel and I write about games.
Stick around if you like hearing about.
- Retrogaming
- Indies
- Hidden Gems
- PS2, NES, SNES, Genesis, Steam, PS1, Handhelds
- Games made in the last 10 years (rarely)
Reviews regularly appear on this blog pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com
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WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Launches GoFundMe Following Family Tragedy
WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Launches GoFundMe Following Family Tragedy
A tragedy struck the family of WWE referee Daphanie Lashaunn. A GoFundMe has been set up.
www.fightful.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:52 AM
WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Launches GoFundMe Following Family Tragedy
The urge to write something is losing badly against the knowledge that nobody is going to read it.
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 AM
The urge to write something is losing badly against the knowledge that nobody is going to read it.
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Today's review is Super Valis IV for the Super Nintendo.
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It's different, and I like it.
Shame that this was one of the final entries in the Valis saga. It really felt like things were starting to come together.
#retrogaming #snes
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It's different, and I like it.
Shame that this was one of the final entries in the Valis saga. It really felt like things were starting to come together.
#retrogaming #snes
2026 Special - Super Valis IV
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February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Today's review is Super Valis IV for the Super Nintendo.
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/02/2026...
It's different, and I like it.
Shame that this was one of the final entries in the Valis saga. It really felt like things were starting to come together.
#retrogaming #snes
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/02/2026...
It's different, and I like it.
Shame that this was one of the final entries in the Valis saga. It really felt like things were starting to come together.
#retrogaming #snes
Not trying to kink shame, but they'd always find some guy who could tie his penis into a gordian knot or wrap it around a tree trunk.
I just wanted to see boobs.
I just wanted to see boobs.
Speaking of HBO, who all old enough to remember the late night show called Real Sex? I used to sneak and watch that shit lol
February 6, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Not trying to kink shame, but they'd always find some guy who could tie his penis into a gordian knot or wrap it around a tree trunk.
I just wanted to see boobs.
I just wanted to see boobs.
Part of why I love old games is because they don't have any Gen AI shit.
GOG picked the weirdest hill to fucking die on.
GOG picked the weirdest hill to fucking die on.
February 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Part of why I love old games is because they don't have any Gen AI shit.
GOG picked the weirdest hill to fucking die on.
GOG picked the weirdest hill to fucking die on.
Unless disaster strikes, I will be moving on to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 after writing up a review of its predecessor.
Then maybe I'll jump to the Champions of Norrath games.
Apologies in advance to fans of anything besides Hack & Slash RPGs from the early 00s.
Then maybe I'll jump to the Champions of Norrath games.
Apologies in advance to fans of anything besides Hack & Slash RPGs from the early 00s.
Before I wrap up Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, let's take one last look at Adrianna's character sheet.
She's a Level 17 Elven Sorceress with 21 strength, 19 constitution, and wears full-plate armor.
Seems legit
She's a Level 17 Elven Sorceress with 21 strength, 19 constitution, and wears full-plate armor.
Seems legit
February 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Unless disaster strikes, I will be moving on to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 after writing up a review of its predecessor.
Then maybe I'll jump to the Champions of Norrath games.
Apologies in advance to fans of anything besides Hack & Slash RPGs from the early 00s.
Then maybe I'll jump to the Champions of Norrath games.
Apologies in advance to fans of anything besides Hack & Slash RPGs from the early 00s.
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I drew this to celebrate Ganbare Goemon's 35th anniversary. I still would love to see any of the Mystical Ninja games on NSO 🥲
November 16, 2024 at 8:13 PM
I drew this to celebrate Ganbare Goemon's 35th anniversary. I still would love to see any of the Mystical Ninja games on NSO 🥲
Before I wrap up Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, let's take one last look at Adrianna's character sheet.
She's a Level 17 Elven Sorceress with 21 strength, 19 constitution, and wears full-plate armor.
Seems legit
She's a Level 17 Elven Sorceress with 21 strength, 19 constitution, and wears full-plate armor.
Seems legit
February 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Before I wrap up Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, let's take one last look at Adrianna's character sheet.
She's a Level 17 Elven Sorceress with 21 strength, 19 constitution, and wears full-plate armor.
Seems legit
She's a Level 17 Elven Sorceress with 21 strength, 19 constitution, and wears full-plate armor.
Seems legit
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
This is the final boss fight.
It's just two goofballs running in circles.
Well, at least the final boss music kicks a- oh it's Jeremy Soule. bleagh.
#retrogaming #playstation
This is the final boss fight.
It's just two goofballs running in circles.
Well, at least the final boss music kicks a- oh it's Jeremy Soule. bleagh.
#retrogaming #playstation
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
This is the final boss fight.
It's just two goofballs running in circles.
Well, at least the final boss music kicks a- oh it's Jeremy Soule. bleagh.
#retrogaming #playstation
This is the final boss fight.
It's just two goofballs running in circles.
Well, at least the final boss music kicks a- oh it's Jeremy Soule. bleagh.
#retrogaming #playstation
I thought I was joking about "puddle tower" but NOPE.
The game calls this wet place Onyx Tower but look at all that blue on the map.
This is the wettest Action RPG I've played in a minute.
The game calls this wet place Onyx Tower but look at all that blue on the map.
This is the wettest Action RPG I've played in a minute.
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
I thought I was joking about "puddle tower" but NOPE.
The game calls this wet place Onyx Tower but look at all that blue on the map.
This is the wettest Action RPG I've played in a minute.
The game calls this wet place Onyx Tower but look at all that blue on the map.
This is the wettest Action RPG I've played in a minute.
I would've thrown money at the Goemon Collection, but that's not getting translated so...
bleah. Another nothing for me direct.
bleah. Another nothing for me direct.
February 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
I would've thrown money at the Goemon Collection, but that's not getting translated so...
bleah. Another nothing for me direct.
bleah. Another nothing for me direct.
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Here's your friendly little #retrogaming PSA for the day
Did you know that if you accidentally delete a save file from your #PS1 memory card, you can undo it by pressing L1, L2, R1 & R2 at the same time to restore it
I don't believe this feature was ever documented back then
#gaming #playstation
Did you know that if you accidentally delete a save file from your #PS1 memory card, you can undo it by pressing L1, L2, R1 & R2 at the same time to restore it
I don't believe this feature was ever documented back then
#gaming #playstation
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Here's your friendly little #retrogaming PSA for the day
Did you know that if you accidentally delete a save file from your #PS1 memory card, you can undo it by pressing L1, L2, R1 & R2 at the same time to restore it
I don't believe this feature was ever documented back then
#gaming #playstation
Did you know that if you accidentally delete a save file from your #PS1 memory card, you can undo it by pressing L1, L2, R1 & R2 at the same time to restore it
I don't believe this feature was ever documented back then
#gaming #playstation
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Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo!, a 40th-anniv Goemon comp with 13 games spanning FC/SFC/GB, out July 2
February 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo!, a 40th-anniv Goemon comp with 13 games spanning FC/SFC/GB, out July 2
Okay, so there is a busted overpowered spell in Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. I wasn't looking hard enough.
Ball Lightning destroys lives Throw one and it travels for a hundred miles doing 666666666666 damage to whatever is in its vicinity.
There was also a giant boss that I backstabbed a bunch.
Ball Lightning destroys lives Throw one and it travels for a hundred miles doing 666666666666 damage to whatever is in its vicinity.
There was also a giant boss that I backstabbed a bunch.
February 5, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Okay, so there is a busted overpowered spell in Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. I wasn't looking hard enough.
Ball Lightning destroys lives Throw one and it travels for a hundred miles doing 666666666666 damage to whatever is in its vicinity.
There was also a giant boss that I backstabbed a bunch.
Ball Lightning destroys lives Throw one and it travels for a hundred miles doing 666666666666 damage to whatever is in its vicinity.
There was also a giant boss that I backstabbed a bunch.
See! This is exactly what I'm talking about. Clearly this Drow lady walked out into the sun and her clothes evaporated.
February 5, 2026 at 5:39 AM
See! This is exactly what I'm talking about. Clearly this Drow lady walked out into the sun and her clothes evaporated.
Remind me to stop spending 8+ hours on 1 mid AF game nobody wants to read about.
I could've spent that time on 8 mid AF games nobody wants to read about.
I could've spent that time on 8 mid AF games nobody wants to read about.
February 5, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Remind me to stop spending 8+ hours on 1 mid AF game nobody wants to read about.
I could've spent that time on 8 mid AF games nobody wants to read about.
I could've spent that time on 8 mid AF games nobody wants to read about.
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Today's review is Onimusha: Blade Warriors for the Playstation 2.
I should've skipped this.
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/02/play...
#retrogaming #capcom
I should've skipped this.
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/02/play...
#retrogaming #capcom
Playstation 2 Look - Onimusha: Blade Warriors
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February 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Today's review is Onimusha: Blade Warriors for the Playstation 2.
I should've skipped this.
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/02/play...
#retrogaming #capcom
I should've skipped this.
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2026/02/play...
#retrogaming #capcom
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Announcing Localization Lore, a new series dedicated to learning more about the history of video game localization! 🎉Featuring new interviews personally conducted by me, this first entry is on Ys 1 and the people behind its first three English translations. lizbushouse.com/localization...
February 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Announcing Localization Lore, a new series dedicated to learning more about the history of video game localization! 🎉Featuring new interviews personally conducted by me, this first entry is on Ys 1 and the people behind its first three English translations. lizbushouse.com/localization...
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High-speed cyber battle shmup "Blaze of Storm" to be released on February 19th
for Nintendo Switch
US: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
EU: www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Ninten...
for Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3513070/
A DEMO is available!
for Nintendo Switch
US: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
EU: www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Ninten...
for Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3513070/
A DEMO is available!
February 4, 2026 at 6:12 PM
High-speed cyber battle shmup "Blaze of Storm" to be released on February 19th
for Nintendo Switch
US: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
EU: www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Ninten...
for Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3513070/
A DEMO is available!
for Nintendo Switch
US: www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
EU: www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Ninten...
for Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/3513070/
A DEMO is available!
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February #promosky
The name is Gabriel and I write about games.
Stick around if you like hearing about.
- Retrogaming
- Indies
- Hidden Gems
- PS2, NES, SNES, Genesis, Steam, PS1, Handhelds
- Games made in the last 10 years (rarely)
Reviews regularly appear on this blog pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com
The name is Gabriel and I write about games.
Stick around if you like hearing about.
- Retrogaming
- Indies
- Hidden Gems
- PS2, NES, SNES, Genesis, Steam, PS1, Handhelds
- Games made in the last 10 years (rarely)
Reviews regularly appear on this blog pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM
February #promosky
The name is Gabriel and I write about games.
Stick around if you like hearing about.
- Retrogaming
- Indies
- Hidden Gems
- PS2, NES, SNES, Genesis, Steam, PS1, Handhelds
- Games made in the last 10 years (rarely)
Reviews regularly appear on this blog pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com
The name is Gabriel and I write about games.
Stick around if you like hearing about.
- Retrogaming
- Indies
- Hidden Gems
- PS2, NES, SNES, Genesis, Steam, PS1, Handhelds
- Games made in the last 10 years (rarely)
Reviews regularly appear on this blog pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Adrianna is a sorceress who wears scale armor, swings a +2 mithral scimitar, and the only spell she knows is magic missile.
Anyway
Drow invaded the mines.
Not sure why dwarves are so worried. Drow equipment melts in the sun. Surely dwarves can handle a few naked elves.
Adrianna is a sorceress who wears scale armor, swings a +2 mithral scimitar, and the only spell she knows is magic missile.
Anyway
Drow invaded the mines.
Not sure why dwarves are so worried. Drow equipment melts in the sun. Surely dwarves can handle a few naked elves.
February 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Adrianna is a sorceress who wears scale armor, swings a +2 mithral scimitar, and the only spell she knows is magic missile.
Anyway
Drow invaded the mines.
Not sure why dwarves are so worried. Drow equipment melts in the sun. Surely dwarves can handle a few naked elves.
Adrianna is a sorceress who wears scale armor, swings a +2 mithral scimitar, and the only spell she knows is magic missile.
Anyway
Drow invaded the mines.
Not sure why dwarves are so worried. Drow equipment melts in the sun. Surely dwarves can handle a few naked elves.
Reposted by Gabriel Jones
Random thing I wanna do this year:
Be on someone's podcast talking about retro and/or indie games.
Just putting that out there.
Be on someone's podcast talking about retro and/or indie games.
Just putting that out there.
February 4, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Random thing I wanna do this year:
Be on someone's podcast talking about retro and/or indie games.
Just putting that out there.
Be on someone's podcast talking about retro and/or indie games.
Just putting that out there.
I ran out of heal potions before a boss in Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. Getting to a shop is simple with the potion of recall, but getting back to where I was means a lot of walking through empty hallways and jumping puzzles.
At least the dorky boss has a bite that's easy to whiff.
#retrogaming
At least the dorky boss has a bite that's easy to whiff.
#retrogaming
February 4, 2026 at 2:52 AM
I ran out of heal potions before a boss in Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance. Getting to a shop is simple with the potion of recall, but getting back to where I was means a lot of walking through empty hallways and jumping puzzles.
At least the dorky boss has a bite that's easy to whiff.
#retrogaming
At least the dorky boss has a bite that's easy to whiff.
#retrogaming
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For proof that I indeed did beat Super Pitfall PC-88, here's something apparently no one else online has ever done (as I couldn't find anything like it, at least):
A complete map layout of Super Pitfall PC-88 made by me! It's not as big as the NES layout, but it's a hell of a lot more interesting.
A complete map layout of Super Pitfall PC-88 made by me! It's not as big as the NES layout, but it's a hell of a lot more interesting.
February 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
For proof that I indeed did beat Super Pitfall PC-88, here's something apparently no one else online has ever done (as I couldn't find anything like it, at least):
A complete map layout of Super Pitfall PC-88 made by me! It's not as big as the NES layout, but it's a hell of a lot more interesting.
A complete map layout of Super Pitfall PC-88 made by me! It's not as big as the NES layout, but it's a hell of a lot more interesting.