Phil Michael Ryan
@phillipmichaelryan.bsky.social
Writer, reader, overthinker. Read my stories or analyses on other stories here:
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Xenogears playthrough thoughts in the thread below. Spoilers for the game, so peruse at your own risk.
Big fan of Najee, and I really want to see him carry the rock for Harbaugh!
The Chargers are pursuing Steelers free agent RB Najee Harris and hope to close a deal, per The Insiders.
The deal is not done yet. But potentially and if all goes well, a big addition for one of the NFL’s best rushing attacks.
The deal is not done yet. But potentially and if all goes well, a big addition for one of the NFL’s best rushing attacks.
March 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Big fan of Najee, and I really want to see him carry the rock for Harbaugh!
I’m excited to see Justin Fields and Breece Hall running together for the Jets.
March 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I’m excited to see Justin Fields and Breece Hall running together for the Jets.
I would have taken Justin in Tennessee 🤔
The Titans are *reportedly* looking at Mac Jones and Zach Wilson, but we weren’t *reportedly* looking at Justin? He’s not great, but he’s not damn Mac Jones 😟
The Titans are *reportedly* looking at Mac Jones and Zach Wilson, but we weren’t *reportedly* looking at Justin? He’s not great, but he’s not damn Mac Jones 😟
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The Jets are signing QB Justin Fields, per me and
@tompelissero.bsky.social, as Gang Green gets a new starter. Fields says goodbye to Pittsburgh after 1 year.
He gets a 2-year deal worth $40M with $30M guaranteed.
The Jets are signing QB Justin Fields, per me and
@tompelissero.bsky.social, as Gang Green gets a new starter. Fields says goodbye to Pittsburgh after 1 year.
He gets a 2-year deal worth $40M with $30M guaranteed.
March 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I would have taken Justin in Tennessee 🤔
The Titans are *reportedly* looking at Mac Jones and Zach Wilson, but we weren’t *reportedly* looking at Justin? He’s not great, but he’s not damn Mac Jones 😟
The Titans are *reportedly* looking at Mac Jones and Zach Wilson, but we weren’t *reportedly* looking at Justin? He’s not great, but he’s not damn Mac Jones 😟
I said this about Devante as well, but DK goes to a stable org. Now they need to figure out QB. And for the love of god, don’t make it Aaron.
March 10, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I said this about Devante as well, but DK goes to a stable org. Now they need to figure out QB. And for the love of god, don’t make it Aaron.
I’m a fan of this. Devante is going to a stable org for the first time since Green Bay, and if Stafford is still effective next year, Devante can contribute. Not a game breaking number 1 anymore, but he can be an impact in games and throughout the season.
The newest member of the Rams — Davante Adams
Davante Adams wanted more than $20M per year and to stay on the West Coast. He gets that and more. And while there was always talk of him landing with Aaron Rodgers, he found the right place for him.
Davante Adams wanted more than $20M per year and to stay on the West Coast. He gets that and more. And while there was always talk of him landing with Aaron Rodgers, he found the right place for him.
March 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I’m a fan of this. Devante is going to a stable org for the first time since Green Bay, and if Stafford is still effective next year, Devante can contribute. Not a game breaking number 1 anymore, but he can be an impact in games and throughout the season.
Myles, no. I was worried the whole time this would be the outcome. I was wanting to see him somewhere relevant, making big plays in the playoffs.
March 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Myles, no. I was worried the whole time this would be the outcome. I was wanting to see him somewhere relevant, making big plays in the playoffs.
If Sam Darnold willingly signs with Seattle, it will show without a doubt he has learned nothing from the trash fire that the beginning of his career was.
Seattle might build back up in a few years, but they’re clearly tearing things down to the studs, man. You need a stable situation.
Seattle might build back up in a few years, but they’re clearly tearing things down to the studs, man. You need a stable situation.
March 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM
If Sam Darnold willingly signs with Seattle, it will show without a doubt he has learned nothing from the trash fire that the beginning of his career was.
Seattle might build back up in a few years, but they’re clearly tearing things down to the studs, man. You need a stable situation.
Seattle might build back up in a few years, but they’re clearly tearing things down to the studs, man. You need a stable situation.
Bridge or backup? If Shadeur is still on the board, no way they pass him up even after this trade.
March 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Bridge or backup? If Shadeur is still on the board, no way they pass him up even after this trade.
@romunculus.bsky.social Just came across your Steam Deck review on YT and really enjoyed it. Perfect timing, too, as I think I’ve landed on springing for the LCD option because I want the least expensive entry to the device. Thanks for detailing your experience with it!
January 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
@romunculus.bsky.social Just came across your Steam Deck review on YT and really enjoyed it. Perfect timing, too, as I think I’ve landed on springing for the LCD option because I want the least expensive entry to the device. Thanks for detailing your experience with it!
Tetsuya Takahashi and his grandiose vision for stories sprawling across both time and space has been one of the more impactful influences on my writing life.
January 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Tetsuya Takahashi and his grandiose vision for stories sprawling across both time and space has been one of the more impactful influences on my writing life.
As someone who hasn’t yet played but is looking forward to finally playing the Trails series, it is mind boggling to me that Cold Steel III and IV are on Switch but not the first two of that arc.
Does anyone have more info on why this is the case?
Does anyone have more info on why this is the case?
January 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
As someone who hasn’t yet played but is looking forward to finally playing the Trails series, it is mind boggling to me that Cold Steel III and IV are on Switch but not the first two of that arc.
Does anyone have more info on why this is the case?
Does anyone have more info on why this is the case?
The measure of how much a sucker I am is I just looked at myself in the mirror and said “Yeah, I’ll buy the Kingdom Hearts all-in-one collection the day it drops on Switch 2.”
January 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The measure of how much a sucker I am is I just looked at myself in the mirror and said “Yeah, I’ll buy the Kingdom Hearts all-in-one collection the day it drops on Switch 2.”
I MUST finish writing my NGE post today so that I can start writing my blind analysis of the Xenogears intro animation. I paused on almost every line lol. I want to get my initial thoughts out there before I learn too much more so I can compare notes once all is revealed.
January 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I MUST finish writing my NGE post today so that I can start writing my blind analysis of the Xenogears intro animation. I paused on almost every line lol. I want to get my initial thoughts out there before I learn too much more so I can compare notes once all is revealed.
Okay yesterday I discovered the ability to follow different feeds on Bluesky. It’s now the GOAT imo
January 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Okay yesterday I discovered the ability to follow different feeds on Bluesky. It’s now the GOAT imo
Watching the end of Neon Genesis Evangelion reminded me of watching the end of Blade Runner 2049.
If you’ve seen BR 2049 but not NGE, that’s not a spoiler in the slightest. They are nothing alike.
But my statement still stands.
If you’ve seen BR 2049 but not NGE, that’s not a spoiler in the slightest. They are nothing alike.
But my statement still stands.
January 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Watching the end of Neon Genesis Evangelion reminded me of watching the end of Blade Runner 2049.
If you’ve seen BR 2049 but not NGE, that’s not a spoiler in the slightest. They are nothing alike.
But my statement still stands.
If you’ve seen BR 2049 but not NGE, that’s not a spoiler in the slightest. They are nothing alike.
But my statement still stands.
Building off Branden’s vid here, I’m resolving to take my gaming more slowly this year, and just experience things without the stress of needing to rush. I’ll probably play more as a result since I won’t burn out.
I’m also resolving to connect more with others in the gaming space.
I’m also resolving to connect more with others in the gaming space.
New video! I'm really bad at resolutions, even when those resolutions are objectively just FUN. But this year... this year is gonna be different.
Let's talk about it, shall we?
RTs appreciated!
https://youtu.be/cRXkvqGU2Bk
Let's talk about it, shall we?
RTs appreciated!
https://youtu.be/cRXkvqGU2Bk
January 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Building off Branden’s vid here, I’m resolving to take my gaming more slowly this year, and just experience things without the stress of needing to rush. I’ll probably play more as a result since I won’t burn out.
I’m also resolving to connect more with others in the gaming space.
I’m also resolving to connect more with others in the gaming space.
My first Substack post will be out this week. It analyzes Neon Genesis Evangelion's father/son relationship at the beginning of the story through the lens of separating from a religious background and the resulting emotional distance from doing so.
Hyper specific, but here we are!
Hyper specific, but here we are!
January 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My first Substack post will be out this week. It analyzes Neon Genesis Evangelion's father/son relationship at the beginning of the story through the lens of separating from a religious background and the resulting emotional distance from doing so.
Hyper specific, but here we are!
Hyper specific, but here we are!
Xenogears playthrough thoughts in the thread below. Spoilers for the game, so peruse at your own risk.
January 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Xenogears playthrough thoughts in the thread below. Spoilers for the game, so peruse at your own risk.
Current game tracks/songs playing in my head on repeat:
Once We Part Ways -- Xenoblade Chronicles
Ashes of Dreams -- NieR: Replicant (even though I haven't finished the game...)
Once We Part Ways -- Xenoblade Chronicles
Ashes of Dreams -- NieR: Replicant (even though I haven't finished the game...)
January 12, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Current game tracks/songs playing in my head on repeat:
Once We Part Ways -- Xenoblade Chronicles
Ashes of Dreams -- NieR: Replicant (even though I haven't finished the game...)
Once We Part Ways -- Xenoblade Chronicles
Ashes of Dreams -- NieR: Replicant (even though I haven't finished the game...)
Started Xenogears again. This time is the time. Committing to it, thanks to the looming XCX drop in March.
January 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Started Xenogears again. This time is the time. Committing to it, thanks to the looming XCX drop in March.
Does the Discover page ever get a bit more accurate in the things it shows? I love foxes as much as the next person, but foxes and politics are all I’m getting atm
January 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Does the Discover page ever get a bit more accurate in the things it shows? I love foxes as much as the next person, but foxes and politics are all I’m getting atm
The award for the creator that should be right up my alley that I’ve never experienced is probably Hideo Kojima. It’s something that needs to be corrected. His stories look delightfully confusing and sort of unhinged.
January 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The award for the creator that should be right up my alley that I’ve never experienced is probably Hideo Kojima. It’s something that needs to be corrected. His stories look delightfully confusing and sort of unhinged.