Shaz @ Pixel Swish
@pixelswish.bsky.social
Writer ✍🏽
Video maker 🎥
Loves classic B&W movies, story-driven indie games, Dirk’s fadeaway, and James Baldwin.
Formerly GameLuster. Founder of Pixel Swish.
https://youtube.com/@pixelswish?si=gwySv9LxAfuEiNpT
https://pixel-swish.com
Video maker 🎥
Loves classic B&W movies, story-driven indie games, Dirk’s fadeaway, and James Baldwin.
Formerly GameLuster. Founder of Pixel Swish.
https://youtube.com/@pixelswish?si=gwySv9LxAfuEiNpT
https://pixel-swish.com
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Citizen Sleeper 2 Is An Essential Game - The Pixel Swish Review
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There’s something special about Citizen Sleeper 2. Something that connects on a deeper level. It’s hard to articulate it through a review, but just know that @jumpovertheage.com has done it again. Here’s my review, one that I am very proud of.
#indiegame #gaming #indiegamedev @fellowtraveller.games
#indiegame #gaming #indiegamedev @fellowtraveller.games
PATA PATA PATA PON!
July 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
PATA PATA PATA PON!
This one’s for you, @gameovergreggy.bsky.social
I Went Back to Playing the PS Vita in 2025 for No Reason
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July 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This one’s for you, @gameovergreggy.bsky.social
This is a fun one! Here are mine, nice to meet ya 🤙🏽
May 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This is a fun one! Here are mine, nice to meet ya 🤙🏽
For all its inspirations and nods to gaming's past greats, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 never feels derivative. Instead, it stands on its own as a product that feels thoroughly unique, and is a triumphant achievement for Sandfall Interactive.
Watch/Read my full review here:
Watch/Read my full review here:
‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Is A Love Letter To Gaming Greatness | The Pixel Swish Review
Shaz reviews Sandfall Interactive’s debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. A game who takes a lot of inspiration from classic JRPGs like Persona and Nier, but injects some modern Dark Soul…
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May 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
For all its inspirations and nods to gaming's past greats, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 never feels derivative. Instead, it stands on its own as a product that feels thoroughly unique, and is a triumphant achievement for Sandfall Interactive.
Watch/Read my full review here:
Watch/Read my full review here:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a good ass video game.
That is all, as you were.
That is all, as you were.
April 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a good ass video game.
That is all, as you were.
That is all, as you were.
Though some gameplay and narrative woes keep ‘South of Midnight’ from being perfect, it’s still a tremendous achievement and an experience I won’t soon forget. Hope Xbox know they have something special here and invest in a sequel.
My full review is out. Give it a read/watch here 👇🏽
My full review is out. Give it a read/watch here 👇🏽
‘South of Midnight’ Is Special, But Not Perfect – The Pixel Swish Review
South of Midnight is a tremendous achievement in audiovisual design whose narrative explores poignant themes of generational trauma and perseverance, writes Shaz from Pixel Swish.
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April 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Though some gameplay and narrative woes keep ‘South of Midnight’ from being perfect, it’s still a tremendous achievement and an experience I won’t soon forget. Hope Xbox know they have something special here and invest in a sequel.
My full review is out. Give it a read/watch here 👇🏽
My full review is out. Give it a read/watch here 👇🏽
A little over halfway through South of Midnight. Really digging it. @compulsiongames.bsky.social have done something unique here. Also, that soundtrack 👌🏽Review coming soon 👀
April 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A little over halfway through South of Midnight. Really digging it. @compulsiongames.bsky.social have done something unique here. Also, that soundtrack 👌🏽Review coming soon 👀
The most striking element about playing through Rift Apart and then going right into AC Shadows was the difference in approach to the dual protagonist setup each developer took.
It’s not often I praise Ubisoft, but I gotta give props to ‘em this time for making Yasuke and Naoe feel so unique.
It’s not often I praise Ubisoft, but I gotta give props to ‘em this time for making Yasuke and Naoe feel so unique.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Does Dual Protagonists Right (and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Doesn’t)
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April 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The most striking element about playing through Rift Apart and then going right into AC Shadows was the difference in approach to the dual protagonist setup each developer took.
It’s not often I praise Ubisoft, but I gotta give props to ‘em this time for making Yasuke and Naoe feel so unique.
It’s not often I praise Ubisoft, but I gotta give props to ‘em this time for making Yasuke and Naoe feel so unique.
All the PR Nintendo’s spewing about the “considerations” they took into account about Switch 2 not having an OLED is BS.
Y’all just wanna sell us fools a Switch 2 OLED in two years. And I, a fellow fool, am gonna snag that damn thing day one.
Y’all just wanna sell us fools a Switch 2 OLED in two years. And I, a fellow fool, am gonna snag that damn thing day one.
April 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
All the PR Nintendo’s spewing about the “considerations” they took into account about Switch 2 not having an OLED is BS.
Y’all just wanna sell us fools a Switch 2 OLED in two years. And I, a fellow fool, am gonna snag that damn thing day one.
Y’all just wanna sell us fools a Switch 2 OLED in two years. And I, a fellow fool, am gonna snag that damn thing day one.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one helluva pretty game.
March 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one helluva pretty game.
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WHATEVER THEY'RE PAYING THE ASSASSIN'S CREED SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ITS NOT ENOUGH
March 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
WHATEVER THEY'RE PAYING THE ASSASSIN'S CREED SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ITS NOT ENOUGH
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Ngl “I can’t be racist, some of my best friends were slaves” is a good bit.
March 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Ngl “I can’t be racist, some of my best friends were slaves” is a good bit.
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Great read for Pitt fans. This show is the best competence porn you will ever see.
In Praise of 'The Pitt' Episode 12 and People Who Know What They're Doing
A shooting at a music festival challenges the ED doctors to rise to the occasion — and makes for an hour of sensational, gripping television.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Great read for Pitt fans. This show is the best competence porn you will ever see.
“Black Bag” was a solid time. Slick, well-paced, and sharply written. Fassbender and Blanchett had damn good chemistry, too.
March 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“Black Bag” was a solid time. Slick, well-paced, and sharply written. Fassbender and Blanchett had damn good chemistry, too.
The Mafia games have always excelled in their writing, direction, and vocal performances. Taking some of its gameplay shortcomings aside, Mafia III’s performances do such a tremendous job of bringing this world to life. Really proud of how this video turned out.
In Praise of Mafia III’s Voice Acting
YouTube video by Pixel Swish
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March 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Mafia games have always excelled in their writing, direction, and vocal performances. Taking some of its gameplay shortcomings aside, Mafia III’s performances do such a tremendous job of bringing this world to life. Really proud of how this video turned out.
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You can not find fucking common ground with people who believe you and other marginalized folks should be suffering and eventually, dead.
March 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
You can not find fucking common ground with people who believe you and other marginalized folks should be suffering and eventually, dead.
I have a thing for trying to play games on devices not widely known as gaming machines. Not sure what that is—maybe it’s the thrill of getting something to work. Well, having been the owner of a Chromebook for a little over a year, I thought to do some unnecessary testing. Here’s how it went:
I Tried Gaming On A Chromebook
Chromebooks have historically been known as cheap, under-powered laptop alternatives. Google is looking to change that sentiment with their new Chromebook Plus initiative. But can these devices han…
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March 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I have a thing for trying to play games on devices not widely known as gaming machines. Not sure what that is—maybe it’s the thrill of getting something to work. Well, having been the owner of a Chromebook for a little over a year, I thought to do some unnecessary testing. Here’s how it went:
I know Adrien Brody’s Oscar win was significant due it being somewhat of a comeback for him, which is cool. But boy was Ralph Fiennes absolutely incredible in Conclave.
March 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I know Adrien Brody’s Oscar win was significant due it being somewhat of a comeback for him, which is cool. But boy was Ralph Fiennes absolutely incredible in Conclave.
Western RPGs, particularly Bethesda-likes, have never been my thing. But I’m always curious to see what Obsidian are up to. 30 hours in, and I can’t stop playing Avowed. It tickles every part of my gamer brain in the perfect way. A game that embodies the term, “video game comfort food.”
#gaming #rpg
#gaming #rpg
Avowed Is THE ULTIMATE Video Game Comfort Food
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February 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
20 hours into #Avowed
This game is like the epitome of “Video game comfort food.”
Also, @obsidianent.bsky.social we needed a Photo Mode, like, yesterday.
This game is like the epitome of “Video game comfort food.”
Also, @obsidianent.bsky.social we needed a Photo Mode, like, yesterday.
February 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
20 hours into #Avowed
This game is like the epitome of “Video game comfort food.”
Also, @obsidianent.bsky.social we needed a Photo Mode, like, yesterday.
This game is like the epitome of “Video game comfort food.”
Also, @obsidianent.bsky.social we needed a Photo Mode, like, yesterday.
Not my home but I know my way around
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Not my home but I know my way around
If you see this, post a Spider-Man.
February 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If you see this, post a Spider-Man.
Alright, back to taking back New Bordeaux
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ALT: a close up of a man holding a lighter
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February 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Alright, back to taking back New Bordeaux