Ian
@shepcommandr.bsky.social
Canadian, Dad, Comics, Games, Hip Hop and Wrassling
Current games - https://backloggd.com/u/shepcommandr_/games/added/type:playing/
Current reads - https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/shepcommandr
Current games - https://backloggd.com/u/shepcommandr_/games/added/type:playing/
Current reads - https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/shepcommandr
Pinned
Ian
@shepcommandr.bsky.social
· Jul 10
Again, what if we just didn't buy or talk about the shiny new game from the dog shit trillion dollar publisher that's trying to drive the industry into the ground while also actively supporting a genocide.
That would be super cool.
That would be super cool.
Reposted by Ian
Congratulations @gcuzzillo.bsky.social, @maxiboch.bsky.social and @foddy.net, Baby Steps is our 2025 Game of the Year!
Listen to episode 483 of The Computer Game Show to hear how it won
🎧 Podcast: plinkhq.com/i/1100170036...
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/e7usEG5xXPc
@devolverdigital.com @ultrabrilliant.xyz
Listen to episode 483 of The Computer Game Show to hear how it won
🎧 Podcast: plinkhq.com/i/1100170036...
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/e7usEG5xXPc
@devolverdigital.com @ultrabrilliant.xyz
January 1, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Congratulations @gcuzzillo.bsky.social, @maxiboch.bsky.social and @foddy.net, Baby Steps is our 2025 Game of the Year!
Listen to episode 483 of The Computer Game Show to hear how it won
🎧 Podcast: plinkhq.com/i/1100170036...
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/e7usEG5xXPc
@devolverdigital.com @ultrabrilliant.xyz
Listen to episode 483 of The Computer Game Show to hear how it won
🎧 Podcast: plinkhq.com/i/1100170036...
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/e7usEG5xXPc
@devolverdigital.com @ultrabrilliant.xyz
Well…I finished my first game of 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Well…I finished my first game of 2026.
New Years is just another day, and I tried to convince my wife that we should just go to sleep at a normal time... but she said "No, you can sleep in tomorrow", so of course I'm awake @ 5:30am.
January 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM
New Years is just another day, and I tried to convince my wife that we should just go to sleep at a normal time... but she said "No, you can sleep in tomorrow", so of course I'm awake @ 5:30am.
I'm near the end of Indy and the Great Circle, and aside from complaints about combat (and the publisher), it's better pretty great.
Makes me miss the PS360, when AAA games were more focused, linear experiences that lasted 12-16hrs.
Again...don't buy it new. But if you can buy used, I recommend it.
Makes me miss the PS360, when AAA games were more focused, linear experiences that lasted 12-16hrs.
Again...don't buy it new. But if you can buy used, I recommend it.
January 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I'm near the end of Indy and the Great Circle, and aside from complaints about combat (and the publisher), it's better pretty great.
Makes me miss the PS360, when AAA games were more focused, linear experiences that lasted 12-16hrs.
Again...don't buy it new. But if you can buy used, I recommend it.
Makes me miss the PS360, when AAA games were more focused, linear experiences that lasted 12-16hrs.
Again...don't buy it new. But if you can buy used, I recommend it.
I don't know if I have any real resolutions or plans for 2026.
There's certain video game related things I'm going to cut back on (no double dipping, or remasters/remakes). I'd like to get back to reading more.
At this point in my life, I'm comfortable with who I am. I don't need some grand plan.
There's certain video game related things I'm going to cut back on (no double dipping, or remasters/remakes). I'd like to get back to reading more.
At this point in my life, I'm comfortable with who I am. I don't need some grand plan.
January 1, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I don't know if I have any real resolutions or plans for 2026.
There's certain video game related things I'm going to cut back on (no double dipping, or remasters/remakes). I'd like to get back to reading more.
At this point in my life, I'm comfortable with who I am. I don't need some grand plan.
There's certain video game related things I'm going to cut back on (no double dipping, or remasters/remakes). I'd like to get back to reading more.
At this point in my life, I'm comfortable with who I am. I don't need some grand plan.
I'm an idiot with a PS5 Pro, and it's still a better value prop than PC HW right now
a switch 2 is still $450 USD. a digital PS5 is still $400 USD. buying a console right now is the safest choice you can make if you wanna play games
love my computer but in 2026 it's a fool's errand to invest in it from scratch
love my computer but in 2026 it's a fool's errand to invest in it from scratch
December 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'm an idiot with a PS5 Pro, and it's still a better value prop than PC HW right now
My final hot take of the 2025 is that this was a pretty abysmal year for games.
The best games were over-hyped, and real critiques were impossible, because fans made these games their entire personality.
Industry is showing very clear signs of collapse.
Hardware will never be affordable again.
The best games were over-hyped, and real critiques were impossible, because fans made these games their entire personality.
Industry is showing very clear signs of collapse.
Hardware will never be affordable again.
December 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My final hot take of the 2025 is that this was a pretty abysmal year for games.
The best games were over-hyped, and real critiques were impossible, because fans made these games their entire personality.
Industry is showing very clear signs of collapse.
Hardware will never be affordable again.
The best games were over-hyped, and real critiques were impossible, because fans made these games their entire personality.
Industry is showing very clear signs of collapse.
Hardware will never be affordable again.
To follow up, and expand on this hot take;
I think Indy acts as a case study as to why melee combat in first person games doesn't work, doesn't feel good, and results in combat that feels too "game-y".
I think Indy acts as a case study as to why melee combat in first person games doesn't work, doesn't feel good, and results in combat that feels too "game-y".
Clair Obscur.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
Outer Worlds 2.
Silent Hill F.
All games where I think combat is one of, if not the worst, part of the game.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
Outer Worlds 2.
Silent Hill F.
All games where I think combat is one of, if not the worst, part of the game.
December 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
To follow up, and expand on this hot take;
I think Indy acts as a case study as to why melee combat in first person games doesn't work, doesn't feel good, and results in combat that feels too "game-y".
I think Indy acts as a case study as to why melee combat in first person games doesn't work, doesn't feel good, and results in combat that feels too "game-y".
Anyways...
I'm a little over half way through both Frieren (which my son seems to like), and Hell's Paradise (which I'm not letting him watch).
I'm trying to find out if the new Trigun was watchable.
And I'm a couple episodes behind in Digimon.
I'm a little over half way through both Frieren (which my son seems to like), and Hell's Paradise (which I'm not letting him watch).
I'm trying to find out if the new Trigun was watchable.
And I'm a couple episodes behind in Digimon.
Trying to binge anime before their new seasons start in Jan.
This is something I usually don’t do
This is something I usually don’t do
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Anyways...
I'm a little over half way through both Frieren (which my son seems to like), and Hell's Paradise (which I'm not letting him watch).
I'm trying to find out if the new Trigun was watchable.
And I'm a couple episodes behind in Digimon.
I'm a little over half way through both Frieren (which my son seems to like), and Hell's Paradise (which I'm not letting him watch).
I'm trying to find out if the new Trigun was watchable.
And I'm a couple episodes behind in Digimon.
Trying to binge anime before their new seasons start in Jan.
This is something I usually don’t do
This is something I usually don’t do
December 31, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Trying to binge anime before their new seasons start in Jan.
This is something I usually don’t do
This is something I usually don’t do
Clair Obscur.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
Outer Worlds 2.
Silent Hill F.
All games where I think combat is one of, if not the worst, part of the game.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
Outer Worlds 2.
Silent Hill F.
All games where I think combat is one of, if not the worst, part of the game.
December 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Clair Obscur.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
Outer Worlds 2.
Silent Hill F.
All games where I think combat is one of, if not the worst, part of the game.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
Outer Worlds 2.
Silent Hill F.
All games where I think combat is one of, if not the worst, part of the game.
This game seems heavily inspired by Expedition 33. I should check it out.
less e33 discourse and more 100 line posting please
『HUNDRED LINE -最終防衛学園-』Saturday Night Tracks⑨🎵 Sirei_s Supervision
YouTube video by アニプレックス チャンネル
www.youtube.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This game seems heavily inspired by Expedition 33. I should check it out.
I refuse to believe that ChatGPT and Google Gemini are the top Apps on the iOS market in Canada... and if they are, we're on the verge of a mass extinction event.
December 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I refuse to believe that ChatGPT and Google Gemini are the top Apps on the iOS market in Canada... and if they are, we're on the verge of a mass extinction event.
The Switch 2 patch for Stardew Valley has reminded me that I do not like Stardew Valley.
December 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Switch 2 patch for Stardew Valley has reminded me that I do not like Stardew Valley.
Clair Obscur is going to be the new Dark Souls of games.
December 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Clair Obscur is going to be the new Dark Souls of games.
Reposted by Ian
she's reading about clair obscur-likes
December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
she's reading about clair obscur-likes
Friendly reminder that the only ethical way to consume MSFT published games is either pre-owned, or piracy. Ideally, if you're buying used, try and support the smaller shops rather than Gamestop/EBGames for 2x moral superiority points (this is what I do).
December 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Friendly reminder that the only ethical way to consume MSFT published games is either pre-owned, or piracy. Ideally, if you're buying used, try and support the smaller shops rather than Gamestop/EBGames for 2x moral superiority points (this is what I do).
Anyways.
Here's my GotY list, I guess;
Baby Steps
Dispatch
Ball x Pit
Fantasy Life i
Hades 2
Monster Train 2
DK Bananza
ShapeHero Factory
Lumines Arise
Roottrees Are Dead
Here's my GotY list, I guess;
Baby Steps
Dispatch
Ball x Pit
Fantasy Life i
Hades 2
Monster Train 2
DK Bananza
ShapeHero Factory
Lumines Arise
Roottrees Are Dead
December 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Anyways.
Here's my GotY list, I guess;
Baby Steps
Dispatch
Ball x Pit
Fantasy Life i
Hades 2
Monster Train 2
DK Bananza
ShapeHero Factory
Lumines Arise
Roottrees Are Dead
Here's my GotY list, I guess;
Baby Steps
Dispatch
Ball x Pit
Fantasy Life i
Hades 2
Monster Train 2
DK Bananza
ShapeHero Factory
Lumines Arise
Roottrees Are Dead
The most discouraging part of the Switch 2 has been the Nintendo certification process for patches/etc.
At a point where I just don't think I'm going to buy anything other than 1st party stuff on the HW, because it takes too long to fix if there's an issue.
At a point where I just don't think I'm going to buy anything other than 1st party stuff on the HW, because it takes too long to fix if there's an issue.
December 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The most discouraging part of the Switch 2 has been the Nintendo certification process for patches/etc.
At a point where I just don't think I'm going to buy anything other than 1st party stuff on the HW, because it takes too long to fix if there's an issue.
At a point where I just don't think I'm going to buy anything other than 1st party stuff on the HW, because it takes too long to fix if there's an issue.
Reposted by Ian
Our best mobile games of 2025 feature is now live including games by @playdigious.bsky.social @draknek.bsky.social @adriaan.games @potipoti.studio @panikarcade.bsky.social @futurefriendsgames.com @trampolinetales.com @ioi.dk and more: www.patreon.com/posts/best-m...
December 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Our best mobile games of 2025 feature is now live including games by @playdigious.bsky.social @draknek.bsky.social @adriaan.games @potipoti.studio @panikarcade.bsky.social @futurefriendsgames.com @trampolinetales.com @ioi.dk and more: www.patreon.com/posts/best-m...
Reposted by Ian
Sometimes you have to let people be wrong on the internet.
December 30, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Sometimes you have to let people be wrong on the internet.
Anyways...
I'm gonna try and take a break from this place.
I think there's too much false advocacy from self proclaimed progressives and legions of people who value their own personal comfort over taking a meaningful stance on anything.
I'm not perfect, but I'm not that.
I'm tired.
I'm gonna try and take a break from this place.
I think there's too much false advocacy from self proclaimed progressives and legions of people who value their own personal comfort over taking a meaningful stance on anything.
I'm not perfect, but I'm not that.
I'm tired.
December 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Anyways...
I'm gonna try and take a break from this place.
I think there's too much false advocacy from self proclaimed progressives and legions of people who value their own personal comfort over taking a meaningful stance on anything.
I'm not perfect, but I'm not that.
I'm tired.
I'm gonna try and take a break from this place.
I think there's too much false advocacy from self proclaimed progressives and legions of people who value their own personal comfort over taking a meaningful stance on anything.
I'm not perfect, but I'm not that.
I'm tired.
It's a good time to remind people that the jobs most easily replaced by AI are the ones held by the people pushing the technology w/o consulting people who do actual work.
December 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It's a good time to remind people that the jobs most easily replaced by AI are the ones held by the people pushing the technology w/o consulting people who do actual work.
The biggest issue with the Naughty Dog and Larian discourse(s) is that it will change nothing.
The press will continue to gush over their games and studios, and consumers will continue to consume. Mistreatment of workers is everywhere and replacement of talent for GenAI is inevitable.
The press will continue to gush over their games and studios, and consumers will continue to consume. Mistreatment of workers is everywhere and replacement of talent for GenAI is inevitable.
December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The biggest issue with the Naughty Dog and Larian discourse(s) is that it will change nothing.
The press will continue to gush over their games and studios, and consumers will continue to consume. Mistreatment of workers is everywhere and replacement of talent for GenAI is inevitable.
The press will continue to gush over their games and studios, and consumers will continue to consume. Mistreatment of workers is everywhere and replacement of talent for GenAI is inevitable.
I'm excited for Naughty Dog to crunch endlessly, to make another game that's twice as long as it should have been, with a story that feels like a Grade 9 creative writing assignment.
December 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I'm excited for Naughty Dog to crunch endlessly, to make another game that's twice as long as it should have been, with a story that feels like a Grade 9 creative writing assignment.