Mikhail
@va11halla.bsky.social
Words about games on multiple platforms with a handheld focus and some good coffee on the side. Find my work on RPG Site, TouchArcade, Into The Spine, Nintendo Insider, & more. Avatar by Kiri from Sukeban Games.
Opinions my own.
Opinions my own.
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Seventy-first request: Extra-strength coffee #umamusume
February 17, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Seventy-first request: Extra-strength coffee #umamusume
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The Western release of Ys X: Proud Nordics for Switch 2 is even better than last year's Japanese release with visual improvements docked & handheld. Our article with comparisons: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/19630-ys-x-proud-nordics-switch-2-dlss-upgrade-english-release-comparison-performance
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Western release of Ys X: Proud Nordics for Switch 2 is even better than last year's Japanese release with visual improvements docked & handheld. Our article with comparisons: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/19630-ys-x-proud-nordics-switch-2-dlss-upgrade-english-release-comparison-performance
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Ys X: Proud Nordics for PC builds on the excellent original Ys X release and delivers another best-in-class conversion from PH3: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/19631-ys-x-proud-nordics-pc-port-vs-original-new-features-dlss-4-5-xess-steam-deck-oled
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Ys X: Proud Nordics for PC builds on the excellent original Ys X release and delivers another best-in-class conversion from PH3: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/19631-ys-x-proud-nordics-pc-port-vs-original-new-features-dlss-4-5-xess-steam-deck-oled
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Our final Ys X: Proud Nordics feature for today is a long interview with PH3's Durante about working on not just the PC version, but also the Western PS5 and Switch 2 versions. We also cover Trails beyond the Horizon's Switch port by PH3, Switch 2 DLSS, & much more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/19...
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Our final Ys X: Proud Nordics feature for today is a long interview with PH3's Durante about working on not just the PC version, but also the Western PS5 and Switch 2 versions. We also cover Trails beyond the Horizon's Switch port by PH3, Switch 2 DLSS, & much more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/19...
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Got to revisit Ys X, and I still like it a lot. I think Proud is the definitive version, but I don't think it's transformative enough to recommend picking it up for full price again if you played the OG
What is cool though is that the western S2 version seems to have changed the AA for the better
What is cool though is that the western S2 version seems to have changed the AA for the better
Ys X: Proud Nordics Nintendo Switch 2 Review - The Definitive Way To Experience Adol And Karja's Journey Across Obelia Gulf https://www.nintendo-insider.com/ys-x-proud-nordics-nintendo-switch-2-review/
February 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Got to revisit Ys X, and I still like it a lot. I think Proud is the definitive version, but I don't think it's transformative enough to recommend picking it up for full price again if you played the OG
What is cool though is that the western S2 version seems to have changed the AA for the better
What is cool though is that the western S2 version seems to have changed the AA for the better
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Of course I did a PC-focused feature for today as well covering how the Ys X: Proud Nordics PC release differs from the base Ys X release covering the new upscaling options including DLSS 4.5 support and more for @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
February 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Of course I did a PC-focused feature for today as well covering how the Ys X: Proud Nordics PC release differs from the base Ys X release covering the new upscaling options including DLSS 4.5 support and more for @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
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Last year, I called Ys X: Proud Nordics' JP release, one of the biggest upgrades from S1 to S2. The Western release is even better than last year's JP S2 version. My feature with comparisons on @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
February 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Last year, I called Ys X: Proud Nordics' JP release, one of the biggest upgrades from S1 to S2. The Western release is even better than last year's JP S2 version. My feature with comparisons on @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
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It is always a pleasure to interview @durantept.bsky.social about PC ports and features, but today's interview on @rpgsite.net also has him covering the work he did on the Western Switch 2 and PS5 versions of Ys X: Proud Nordics, the the S1 port of Horizon, and more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/19...
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
It is always a pleasure to interview @durantept.bsky.social about PC ports and features, but today's interview on @rpgsite.net also has him covering the work he did on the Western Switch 2 and PS5 versions of Ys X: Proud Nordics, the the S1 port of Horizon, and more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/19...
Of course I did a PC-focused feature for today as well covering how the Ys X: Proud Nordics PC release differs from the base Ys X release covering the new upscaling options including DLSS 4.5 support and more for @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
February 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Of course I did a PC-focused feature for today as well covering how the Ys X: Proud Nordics PC release differs from the base Ys X release covering the new upscaling options including DLSS 4.5 support and more for @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
Last year, I called Ys X: Proud Nordics' JP release, one of the biggest upgrades from S1 to S2. The Western release is even better than last year's JP S2 version. My feature with comparisons on @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
February 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Last year, I called Ys X: Proud Nordics' JP release, one of the biggest upgrades from S1 to S2. The Western release is even better than last year's JP S2 version. My feature with comparisons on @rpgsite.net: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1963...
It is always a pleasure to interview @durantept.bsky.social about PC ports and features, but today's interview on @rpgsite.net also has him covering the work he did on the Western Switch 2 and PS5 versions of Ys X: Proud Nordics, the the S1 port of Horizon, and more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/19...
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
It is always a pleasure to interview @durantept.bsky.social about PC ports and features, but today's interview on @rpgsite.net also has him covering the work he did on the Western Switch 2 and PS5 versions of Ys X: Proud Nordics, the the S1 port of Horizon, and more: www.rpgsite.net/interview/19...
Congrats @noahkupetsky.bsky.social.
February 16, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Congrats @noahkupetsky.bsky.social.
Cast n Chill (2025, @wombatbrawler.com)
February 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Cast n Chill (2025, @wombatbrawler.com)
Water is reportedly wet
February 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Water is reportedly wet
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“It is essential and gorgeous through and through”
Thank you to our friends at Nintendo Insider for their review of our book - Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers
Review: www.nintendo-insider.com/trigger-happ...
Buy: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#booksky
Thank you to our friends at Nintendo Insider for their review of our book - Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers
Review: www.nintendo-insider.com/trigger-happ...
Buy: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/...
#booksky
February 16, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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is back
Konami
February 16, 2026 at 4:29 AM
is back
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It's another episode of the Tetracast, RPG Site's weekly podcast!
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
February 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It's another episode of the Tetracast, RPG Site's weekly podcast!
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
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Long episode....but it was great having @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social make her Tetracast debut as a special guest on this one.
It's another episode of the Tetracast, RPG Site's weekly podcast!
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
February 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Long episode....but it was great having @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social make her Tetracast debut as a special guest on this one.
It's the 16th in many parts of the world why isn't Caves of Qud on my switch yet
February 16, 2026 at 4:06 AM
It's the 16th in many parts of the world why isn't Caves of Qud on my switch yet
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wrote a bit about romeo is a dead man (no spoilers) and some other things i've enjoyed over the last few weeks: specialdivision4.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/f...
February 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
wrote a bit about romeo is a dead man (no spoilers) and some other things i've enjoyed over the last few weeks: specialdivision4.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/f...
Long episode....but it was great having @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social make her Tetracast debut as a special guest on this one.
It's another episode of the Tetracast, RPG Site's weekly podcast!
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
In the episode, we review Yakuza Kiwami 3, preview Monster Hunter Stories 3, and discuss all the news out of PlayStation's State of Play presentation: https://www.rpgsite.net/podcast/19636-tetracast-429-longer-than-dark-ties
February 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Long episode....but it was great having @ashlikeadragon.bsky.social make her Tetracast debut as a special guest on this one.
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Eatin' Rats – Mewgenics (2026, PC)
Music by Ridiculon
Vocals, Drums, Piano: Matthias Bossi
Vocals, Bass, Guitar: Jon Evans
Music by Ridiculon
Vocals, Drums, Piano: Matthias Bossi
Vocals, Bass, Guitar: Jon Evans
February 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Eatin' Rats – Mewgenics (2026, PC)
Music by Ridiculon
Vocals, Drums, Piano: Matthias Bossi
Vocals, Bass, Guitar: Jon Evans
Music by Ridiculon
Vocals, Drums, Piano: Matthias Bossi
Vocals, Bass, Guitar: Jon Evans