Rhod
@rhodjp.bsky.social
Video game programmer and designer in Kyoto. Starfox Command, Scram Kitty, Pixeljunk Monsters...
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Perfect game.
I imported (at insane cost i could little afford) from Japan at launch via a New York online store called 'Tronix'. I knew it was back when the internet was good, but I can't believe that's 25 years.
(I hope the audio delay on NSO N64 games gets fixed so it can be properly enjoyed)
I imported (at insane cost i could little afford) from Japan at launch via a New York online store called 'Tronix'. I knew it was back when the internet was good, but I can't believe that's 25 years.
(I hope the audio delay on NSO N64 games gets fixed so it can be properly enjoyed)
Happy 25th to Sin and Punishment, a killer collaboration between Treasure and Nintendo. Play it with the controller it was designed around, and your mind will be blown.
Ranking the top 101 Nintendo games: No. 28, Sin and Punishment
Sin and Punishment was meant to make up for the paucity of a specific kind of game in the N64's library, and it ended up being one of the absolute best titles on the console.
retroxp.beehiiv.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Perfect game.
I imported (at insane cost i could little afford) from Japan at launch via a New York online store called 'Tronix'. I knew it was back when the internet was good, but I can't believe that's 25 years.
(I hope the audio delay on NSO N64 games gets fixed so it can be properly enjoyed)
I imported (at insane cost i could little afford) from Japan at launch via a New York online store called 'Tronix'. I knew it was back when the internet was good, but I can't believe that's 25 years.
(I hope the audio delay on NSO N64 games gets fixed so it can be properly enjoyed)
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Berserk B.I.T.S is out! ⭐️
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Berserk B.I.T.S is out! ⭐️
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
Grab your Virtual Desktop Buddy and Save the Internet!
The game launches at 6.99$ with 10% off at launch!
(tell your friends! tell everyone!)
oh and please Review it!
I hope you enjoy! ✨
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Happy 35th birthday to the greatest console of all time 🔥
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Happy 35th birthday to the greatest console of all time 🔥
It's 20, november! Beatmania day!
Few series have had such a direct, positive impact on the course of my life as #BeatMania (and then #DDR). Thanks, #BeMani!
ビートマニアを初めて見たとき、大きな衝撃を受けました。昨日のことのようです。
そのきっかけで日本に行って、結局引っ越して、日本語を習い（まだまだですが）、たくさんの友達ができました。
そのため、毎年２０，NOVEMBERこは、この感謝の気持ちが来ます。
Few series have had such a direct, positive impact on the course of my life as #BeatMania (and then #DDR). Thanks, #BeMani!
ビートマニアを初めて見たとき、大きな衝撃を受けました。昨日のことのようです。
そのきっかけで日本に行って、結局引っ越して、日本語を習い（まだまだですが）、たくさんの友達ができました。
そのため、毎年２０，NOVEMBERこは、この感謝の気持ちが来ます。
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
It's 20, november! Beatmania day!
Few series have had such a direct, positive impact on the course of my life as #BeatMania (and then #DDR). Thanks, #BeMani!
ビートマニアを初めて見たとき、大きな衝撃を受けました。昨日のことのようです。
そのきっかけで日本に行って、結局引っ越して、日本語を習い（まだまだですが）、たくさんの友達ができました。
そのため、毎年２０，NOVEMBERこは、この感謝の気持ちが来ます。
Few series have had such a direct, positive impact on the course of my life as #BeatMania (and then #DDR). Thanks, #BeMani!
ビートマニアを初めて見たとき、大きな衝撃を受けました。昨日のことのようです。
そのきっかけで日本に行って、結局引っ越して、日本語を習い（まだまだですが）、たくさんの友達ができました。
そのため、毎年２０，NOVEMBERこは、この感謝の気持ちが来ます。
This is how to do mario movies.
コマどりマリオ 第4話 「みんなでメロディ」
YouTube video by Nintendo 公式チャンネル
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This is how to do mario movies.
Hey, Japan Super Mario friends, this Mario Design special edition of Casa Brutus is very worth your time.
casabrutus.com/categories/d...
casabrutus.com/categories/d...
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Hey, Japan Super Mario friends, this Mario Design special edition of Casa Brutus is very worth your time.
casabrutus.com/categories/d...
casabrutus.com/categories/d...
Worst gaming ad, probably yup. But it's not a gaming ad.
And at its current rate, it's the most effective viral ad I've seen in years.
And at its current rate, it's the most effective viral ad I've seen in years.
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Worst gaming ad, probably yup. But it's not a gaming ad.
And at its current rate, it's the most effective viral ad I've seen in years.
And at its current rate, it's the most effective viral ad I've seen in years.
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i spoke to LOADS of people about this very recently, and the only people using it regularly were the dipshits in charge
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
i spoke to LOADS of people about this very recently, and the only people using it regularly were the dipshits in charge
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Trump's White House & fawning hacks here don't really care about the 0.001% that the BBC gets wrong. They care about all the stuff it gets right.
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Trump's White House & fawning hacks here don't really care about the 0.001% that the BBC gets wrong. They care about all the stuff it gets right.
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What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
When #LocoRoco came out (nearly 20 yrs ago?!) *all* game stores in Japan had the song on loop, and #PlayStation kindly sent some developers the audio CD. 73 minutes of the 7 variants, looping. Maddeningly joyful. It is treasure.
Anyway, just found it on youtube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2nv...
Anyway, just found it on youtube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2nv...
SOUNDTRACK / LocoRoco`s Song Yellow Version
YouTube video by DelBa
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
When #LocoRoco came out (nearly 20 yrs ago?!) *all* game stores in Japan had the song on loop, and #PlayStation kindly sent some developers the audio CD. 73 minutes of the 7 variants, looping. Maddeningly joyful. It is treasure.
Anyway, just found it on youtube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2nv...
Anyway, just found it on youtube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2nv...
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This is really excellent data journalism... Elon Musk has declared war on the British government, it just doesn't realise it.
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This is really excellent data journalism... Elon Musk has declared war on the British government, it just doesn't realise it.
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FIRST LOOK 🚨: Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social releases on November 25th!
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
FIRST LOOK 🚨: Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social releases on November 25th!
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
My usually peaceful mountain walk has become a cacophony of bells clinking on rucksacks as people try to scare bears.
I suppose the noise is preferable to having my arm eaten by a bear.
I suppose the noise is preferable to having my arm eaten by a bear.
November 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
My usually peaceful mountain walk has become a cacophony of bells clinking on rucksacks as people try to scare bears.
I suppose the noise is preferable to having my arm eaten by a bear.
I suppose the noise is preferable to having my arm eaten by a bear.
Check out the latest from one of Kyoto's greatest!
Excited to announce that #AWAYSIS is coming to Xbox Game Pass right from day one for Series X|S, and PC.
We dropped a new trailer to celebrate as part of the ID@Xbox Fall 2025 Showcase.
youtu.be/QpgTfqxKbNk?...
#indiedev #gaming #gamedev
We dropped a new trailer to celebrate as part of the ID@Xbox Fall 2025 Showcase.
youtu.be/QpgTfqxKbNk?...
#indiedev #gaming #gamedev
AWAYSIS - Coming 2026
YouTube video by ID@Xbox
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Check out the latest from one of Kyoto's greatest!
My most adored and admired friends at @simogo.com are up to their usual magic. Such a treat.
youtu.be/-3KAFjba92s?...
youtu.be/-3KAFjba92s?...
Simogo 15th Anniversary Special
YouTube video by simogogames
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
My most adored and admired friends at @simogo.com are up to their usual magic. Such a treat.
youtu.be/-3KAFjba92s?...
youtu.be/-3KAFjba92s?...
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Me: It's a fundamental truth that current computer architecture can never become intelligent.
Also me: Aww, sorry PC, I didn't mean to leave you stuck on that breakpoint when I got called away for dinner.
Also me: Aww, sorry PC, I didn't mean to leave you stuck on that breakpoint when I got called away for dinner.
October 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Me: It's a fundamental truth that current computer architecture can never become intelligent.
Also me: Aww, sorry PC, I didn't mean to leave you stuck on that breakpoint when I got called away for dinner.
Also me: Aww, sorry PC, I didn't mean to leave you stuck on that breakpoint when I got called away for dinner.
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Sadly, there's a lot to be said for Marina Hyde's analysis here. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Sadly, there's a lot to be said for Marina Hyde's analysis here. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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What happens when Animal Crossing meets Dragon Quest meets Majora’s Mask meets Powerful Pro Baseball?
Wishlist and try the demo of Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter on @steampowered.com today to find out!
#steamnextfest
#indiedev
#indiegame
#steamdeck
store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/...
Wishlist and try the demo of Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter on @steampowered.com today to find out!
#steamnextfest
#indiedev
#indiegame
#steamdeck
store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/...
October 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
What happens when Animal Crossing meets Dragon Quest meets Majora’s Mask meets Powerful Pro Baseball?
Wishlist and try the demo of Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter on @steampowered.com today to find out!
#steamnextfest
#indiedev
#indiegame
#steamdeck
store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/...
Wishlist and try the demo of Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter on @steampowered.com today to find out!
#steamnextfest
#indiedev
#indiegame
#steamdeck
store.steampowered.com/app/3852160/...
Good work, hometown!
(Kyoto next, please.)
(Kyoto next, please.)
Cardiff will be the first UK city to introduce a surcharge for oversized SUVs and trucks, "while very large vehicles – those over 3,500kg – will be excluded from residential permits entirely."
Cardiff set to tackle SUV 'carspreading' in UK first
Cardiff Council is set to become the first local authority in the UK to introduce higher parking charges for SUVs and other heavy vehicles, in a move campaigners say will make city streets safer and f...
nation.cymru
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Good work, hometown!
(Kyoto next, please.)
(Kyoto next, please.)
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Brilliant reporting from Jane and Elizabeth Dias. As someone who has been writing about ADF's and the wider US Xtian Nationalist threat to the UK and Europe for a while now, we must be alert to the threat they pose to women's and LGBTQ+ rights here.
NEW: How a U.S. anti-abortion group has quietly positioned itself as a powerbroker between the Trump administration and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
Latest investigation w Elizabeth Dias.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
Latest investigation w Elizabeth Dias.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Brilliant reporting from Jane and Elizabeth Dias. As someone who has been writing about ADF's and the wider US Xtian Nationalist threat to the UK and Europe for a while now, we must be alert to the threat they pose to women's and LGBTQ+ rights here.
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SIMOGO 15TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
October 28, 2025
Please join us for a celebration full of news and surprises. See you!
October 28, 2025
Please join us for a celebration full of news and surprises. See you!
October 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
SIMOGO 15TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
October 28, 2025
Please join us for a celebration full of news and surprises. See you!
October 28, 2025
Please join us for a celebration full of news and surprises. See you!
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A good friend has submitted this brilliant model of the library from Buffy to Lego Ideas. I’d be very grateful for your help in getting her to 5k supporters: beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Library | LEGO® Ideas
"Sunnydale High isn't really like other high schools. A lot of weird stuff happens here." Buffy the Vampire Slayer first exploded onto our TV screens in the lat…
beta.ideas.lego.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A good friend has submitted this brilliant model of the library from Buffy to Lego Ideas. I’d be very grateful for your help in getting her to 5k supporters: beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...