Andrew
@phunkmachine.bsky.social
YoVideogames! podcast host. Also, writer. Occasional filmmaker. Once, a creative director.
Hi.
Hi.
It’s feeling like fall and that means two things:
Best time of year to hike - foggy mornings, cool breezes.
Time to start making Christmas gifts.
Last year I made bokken. This year I’m gonna make knives.
Best time of year to hike - foggy mornings, cool breezes.
Time to start making Christmas gifts.
Last year I made bokken. This year I’m gonna make knives.
October 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It’s feeling like fall and that means two things:
Best time of year to hike - foggy mornings, cool breezes.
Time to start making Christmas gifts.
Last year I made bokken. This year I’m gonna make knives.
Best time of year to hike - foggy mornings, cool breezes.
Time to start making Christmas gifts.
Last year I made bokken. This year I’m gonna make knives.
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As microsoft continues its death spiral we look into whats happening both with the future or non-future of the console, + the ever changing landscape of indie games future with self publishing and modern kickstarter projects in this weeks YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/_A4uAibaShc
YoVideogames Podcast Episode 509: Fallout XBOX. 3rd Parties and the Future of Indies!
YouTube video by YoVideogames
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
As microsoft continues its death spiral we look into whats happening both with the future or non-future of the console, + the ever changing landscape of indie games future with self publishing and modern kickstarter projects in this weeks YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/_A4uAibaShc
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Nintendo had a very bizarre direct yesterday, instead of swinging for the fences and showing off its big dick energy... they sold use expensive plastic and add ons? and games that could CLEARLY still run on Switch 1. this week on the YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/QjagU9SWuv8
YoVideogames Podcast Episode 505: Nintendo's Bizarre Direct
YouTube video by YoVideogames
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Nintendo had a very bizarre direct yesterday, instead of swinging for the fences and showing off its big dick energy... they sold use expensive plastic and add ons? and games that could CLEARLY still run on Switch 1. this week on the YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/QjagU9SWuv8
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Real games journalism has always been tough, but its getting even worse now, and the worst part is, its really what the publishers actually want! We cover the insidious aspects of directs & Apps as well as the future of EVO & PD in this weeks YOVG podcast! youtu.be/c_ea9KqXW3c
YoVideogames Podcast Episode 504: Games Journalism is Dying & Why Publishers Want That!
YouTube video by YoVideogames
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Real games journalism has always been tough, but its getting even worse now, and the worst part is, its really what the publishers actually want! We cover the insidious aspects of directs & Apps as well as the future of EVO & PD in this weeks YOVG podcast! youtu.be/c_ea9KqXW3c
This weeks episode features two old men crashing out over popular games that confuse us (or fill us with rage :P)
Shout out to @mortemcfly.bsky.social who remembered the terrible song we used to sing during the live shows: it’s “I Got Bitches” by A2M
youtu.be/upt5VMVu3gA
Shout out to @mortemcfly.bsky.social who remembered the terrible song we used to sing during the live shows: it’s “I Got Bitches” by A2M
youtu.be/upt5VMVu3gA
YoVideogames Podcast Episode 503: Old Men Yell at Popular Games!
YouTube video by YoVideogames
youtu.be
August 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This weeks episode features two old men crashing out over popular games that confuse us (or fill us with rage :P)
Shout out to @mortemcfly.bsky.social who remembered the terrible song we used to sing during the live shows: it’s “I Got Bitches” by A2M
youtu.be/upt5VMVu3gA
Shout out to @mortemcfly.bsky.social who remembered the terrible song we used to sing during the live shows: it’s “I Got Bitches” by A2M
youtu.be/upt5VMVu3gA
Not sure how I feel about the PS6 handheld rumors. On the one hand I think handhelds are cool. On the other: we know this is just gonna be Sony’s steamdeck/switch clone.
Add to it that they will release a more powerful home console as well… Not sure I find it exciting.
Add to it that they will release a more powerful home console as well… Not sure I find it exciting.
August 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Not sure how I feel about the PS6 handheld rumors. On the one hand I think handhelds are cool. On the other: we know this is just gonna be Sony’s steamdeck/switch clone.
Add to it that they will release a more powerful home console as well… Not sure I find it exciting.
Add to it that they will release a more powerful home console as well… Not sure I find it exciting.
I’m on the mend from COVID! Still fatigued and brain fogged some, but will hopefully be back to writing (and recording!) tomorrow.
August 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I’m on the mend from COVID! Still fatigued and brain fogged some, but will hopefully be back to writing (and recording!) tomorrow.
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Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you:
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
August 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you:
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
Our funding depends on usage.
So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.
Oh you use a notes app?
Well, iiiiiii’m a romantic. I use a system of three notebooks for scratch ideas, world building and outlines and then compile them into a cleaner notebook in case I have to show someone else those notes.
Well, iiiiiii’m a romantic. I use a system of three notebooks for scratch ideas, world building and outlines and then compile them into a cleaner notebook in case I have to show someone else those notes.
July 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Oh you use a notes app?
Well, iiiiiii’m a romantic. I use a system of three notebooks for scratch ideas, world building and outlines and then compile them into a cleaner notebook in case I have to show someone else those notes.
Well, iiiiiii’m a romantic. I use a system of three notebooks for scratch ideas, world building and outlines and then compile them into a cleaner notebook in case I have to show someone else those notes.
Lmfao
"Sony sues Tencent for allegedly ripping off 'Horizon' video games"
Well alright but surely it can't be that blata— lmao
Well alright but surely it can't be that blata— lmao
July 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Lmfao
I dunno if anyone would call this game a 10/10 but I played the absolute hell out of this on GameCube.
July 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I dunno if anyone would call this game a 10/10 but I played the absolute hell out of this on GameCube.
Quickly!
What do the yoots like!?
What do the yoots like!?
From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff and contributors round up their favorite games of the year so far.
The best games of 2025 so far, picked by NPR's staff
From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff and contributors round up their favorite games of the year so far.
n.pr
July 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Quickly!
What do the yoots like!?
What do the yoots like!?
Man, these floods in Texas are insane. I hope everyone in the flash flood zone is evacuated by now, but evacuated or not - be safe!
July 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Man, these floods in Texas are insane. I hope everyone in the flash flood zone is evacuated by now, but evacuated or not - be safe!
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RE 9 will almost certainly be amazing, however, what we've seen so far has left me pretty whelmed. In an era where people say they want more of thing they love sometimes just selling that isnt enough. We discuss sequels in this weeks yovg podcast! youtu.be/MOfUAtxixcw
YoVideogames Podcast Episode 495: What Sells You on a Sequel?
YouTube video by YoVideogames
youtu.be
July 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
RE 9 will almost certainly be amazing, however, what we've seen so far has left me pretty whelmed. In an era where people say they want more of thing they love sometimes just selling that isnt enough. We discuss sequels in this weeks yovg podcast! youtu.be/MOfUAtxixcw
This game has one of my favorite sound tracks.
If you haven’t played it yet: it is worth every cent.
If you haven’t played it yet: it is worth every cent.
July 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This game has one of my favorite sound tracks.
If you haven’t played it yet: it is worth every cent.
If you haven’t played it yet: it is worth every cent.
Microsoft cutting 9k jobs means games will be getting cancelled. Could mean studios being closed, as well. We’ll have to wait and see.
All around just a shit day for the industry.
All around just a shit day for the industry.
July 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Microsoft cutting 9k jobs means games will be getting cancelled. Could mean studios being closed, as well. We’ll have to wait and see.
All around just a shit day for the industry.
All around just a shit day for the industry.
Casting Bond, and they want under 30. I think that’s a mistake.
For fun, here’s my top three most interesting casting choices for Bond:
Dev Patel
Andrew Koji
Barry Keoghan
For fun, here’s my top three most interesting casting choices for Bond:
Dev Patel
Andrew Koji
Barry Keoghan
June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Casting Bond, and they want under 30. I think that’s a mistake.
For fun, here’s my top three most interesting casting choices for Bond:
Dev Patel
Andrew Koji
Barry Keoghan
For fun, here’s my top three most interesting casting choices for Bond:
Dev Patel
Andrew Koji
Barry Keoghan
😐
June 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
😐
I’m sorry. I love this game but don’t buy this. Let it die. Ubisoft has bled it dry. 😭
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is $13.99 on US PSN buff.ly/wnAftcf
(Ubisoft Connect) $12.31 GMG buff.ly/mFCQ10E
PS5/PS4/Switch/Xbox physical $44 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/XDz2R4O
(Ubisoft Connect) $12.31 GMG buff.ly/mFCQ10E
PS5/PS4/Switch/Xbox physical $44 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/XDz2R4O
June 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I’m sorry. I love this game but don’t buy this. Let it die. Ubisoft has bled it dry. 😭
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In an industry constantly chasing trends, like extraction shooters, Madfinger Games decided to go in a completely different direction with Grey Zone Warfare! If you love realistic, tactical shooters check out our interview this week on the YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/hXf3iqhNylU
YoVideogames Podcast Episode 493: Grey Zone Warfare and Going in a New Direction Interview!
YouTube video by YoVideogames
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June 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In an industry constantly chasing trends, like extraction shooters, Madfinger Games decided to go in a completely different direction with Grey Zone Warfare! If you love realistic, tactical shooters check out our interview this week on the YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/hXf3iqhNylU
My writing process is a lot of walking around the house pitching ideas to my dog.
June 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My writing process is a lot of walking around the house pitching ideas to my dog.
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@phunkmachine.bsky.social Noticed this looking at Tokon Spidey.
June 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
@phunkmachine.bsky.social Noticed this looking at Tokon Spidey.
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TONIGHT, I'll be having an on-stream interview with Rick from
@Evo
. We'll be discussing EVO 2025, what to expect, what's changed, our own show at the event...and possibly some surprises?!
Starting at 7pm PT on twitch.tv/maximilian_d...
@Evo
. We'll be discussing EVO 2025, what to expect, what's changed, our own show at the event...and possibly some surprises?!
Starting at 7pm PT on twitch.tv/maximilian_d...
June 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
TONIGHT, I'll be having an on-stream interview with Rick from
@Evo
. We'll be discussing EVO 2025, what to expect, what's changed, our own show at the event...and possibly some surprises?!
Starting at 7pm PT on twitch.tv/maximilian_d...
@Evo
. We'll be discussing EVO 2025, what to expect, what's changed, our own show at the event...and possibly some surprises?!
Starting at 7pm PT on twitch.tv/maximilian_d...
Every morning for the last four years, my alarm clock body slams me one minute before my phone goes off.
Today, I body slammed *him*.
Today, I body slammed *him*.
June 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Every morning for the last four years, my alarm clock body slams me one minute before my phone goes off.
Today, I body slammed *him*.
Today, I body slammed *him*.
Now that a little time has passed I think I’m most amused by Andor discourse wherein randos online picture themselves as Luthen or capable of doing what he did.
The evil you would have to do and terror you would have to live in. And if you live and win you would be hated, especially by your allies.
The evil you would have to do and terror you would have to live in. And if you live and win you would be hated, especially by your allies.
May 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Now that a little time has passed I think I’m most amused by Andor discourse wherein randos online picture themselves as Luthen or capable of doing what he did.
The evil you would have to do and terror you would have to live in. And if you live and win you would be hated, especially by your allies.
The evil you would have to do and terror you would have to live in. And if you live and win you would be hated, especially by your allies.