Avalon Rising
@avalonrisinggaming.bsky.social
40yo dad of TWINS
Unpublished WRITEr
Non-professional ARTist
Voice ACTor of secretly proverbial excellence
Unapologetically nordic
[ INTP-A/ YEAR OF THE OX/ LEO/ RAVENCLAW/ other mumbo-jumbo here ]
Unpublished WRITEr
Non-professional ARTist
Voice ACTor of secretly proverbial excellence
Unapologetically nordic
[ INTP-A/ YEAR OF THE OX/ LEO/ RAVENCLAW/ other mumbo-jumbo here ]
In another, just as messed up, universe, there's definitely a scenario I'd look at you and say;
'Surely we should cook the roadkill before consuming it this time around. Remember last time, we got the worms? Little Pete's sleeping with the rest of them now. Don't let that be us too, papa'.
'Surely we should cook the roadkill before consuming it this time around. Remember last time, we got the worms? Little Pete's sleeping with the rest of them now. Don't let that be us too, papa'.
January 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM
In another, just as messed up, universe, there's definitely a scenario I'd look at you and say;
'Surely we should cook the roadkill before consuming it this time around. Remember last time, we got the worms? Little Pete's sleeping with the rest of them now. Don't let that be us too, papa'.
'Surely we should cook the roadkill before consuming it this time around. Remember last time, we got the worms? Little Pete's sleeping with the rest of them now. Don't let that be us too, papa'.
Sadly, that seems to be the case for most people, as I see no buzz about it online anymore.
If you ever get the chance to, don't hesitate and give it a go.
It really is the next logical step for a Zelda game post-A Link to the Past (jumping included!)
If you ever get the chance to, don't hesitate and give it a go.
It really is the next logical step for a Zelda game post-A Link to the Past (jumping included!)
January 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Sadly, that seems to be the case for most people, as I see no buzz about it online anymore.
If you ever get the chance to, don't hesitate and give it a go.
It really is the next logical step for a Zelda game post-A Link to the Past (jumping included!)
If you ever get the chance to, don't hesitate and give it a go.
It really is the next logical step for a Zelda game post-A Link to the Past (jumping included!)
1. Alundra
2. Bucky O'Hare
(could cross over with Star Fox,
2 birds with 1 stone style)
3. Golden Sun
4. MotorStorm
5. Ape Escape
6. Def Jam
7. Breath of Fire
8. Mega Man Legends
9. Dark Cloud
10. Legacy of Kain
(Honourable 11. Adventures of Lolo)
2. Bucky O'Hare
(could cross over with Star Fox,
2 birds with 1 stone style)
3. Golden Sun
4. MotorStorm
5. Ape Escape
6. Def Jam
7. Breath of Fire
8. Mega Man Legends
9. Dark Cloud
10. Legacy of Kain
(Honourable 11. Adventures of Lolo)
January 24, 2026 at 2:50 PM
1. Alundra
2. Bucky O'Hare
(could cross over with Star Fox,
2 birds with 1 stone style)
3. Golden Sun
4. MotorStorm
5. Ape Escape
6. Def Jam
7. Breath of Fire
8. Mega Man Legends
9. Dark Cloud
10. Legacy of Kain
(Honourable 11. Adventures of Lolo)
2. Bucky O'Hare
(could cross over with Star Fox,
2 birds with 1 stone style)
3. Golden Sun
4. MotorStorm
5. Ape Escape
6. Def Jam
7. Breath of Fire
8. Mega Man Legends
9. Dark Cloud
10. Legacy of Kain
(Honourable 11. Adventures of Lolo)
How about covering Sunsoft's NES history? They were amazing, music was sublime. My personal faves:
Ufouria: the Saga (JP: Hebereke)
Blaster Master
Journey to Silius
Batman
Gremlins 2 the New Batch
Gimmick!
Ufouria: the Saga (JP: Hebereke)
Blaster Master
Journey to Silius
Batman
Gremlins 2 the New Batch
Gimmick!
January 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
How about covering Sunsoft's NES history? They were amazing, music was sublime. My personal faves:
Ufouria: the Saga (JP: Hebereke)
Blaster Master
Journey to Silius
Batman
Gremlins 2 the New Batch
Gimmick!
Ufouria: the Saga (JP: Hebereke)
Blaster Master
Journey to Silius
Batman
Gremlins 2 the New Batch
Gimmick!
- Ufouria the Saga
- Bucky O'Hare
- Little Nemo the Dream Master
and
- Little Samson
coverage coming soon?!
- Bucky O'Hare
- Little Nemo the Dream Master
and
- Little Samson
coverage coming soon?!
January 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
- Ufouria the Saga
- Bucky O'Hare
- Little Nemo the Dream Master
and
- Little Samson
coverage coming soon?!
- Bucky O'Hare
- Little Nemo the Dream Master
and
- Little Samson
coverage coming soon?!
First game to beat in 2026?
One of the following 3:
- Trails in the Sky the 1st chapter
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD2D
...unless the kids can brave the loop and hunker down to beat TMNT Splintered Fate with me and their mom
One of the following 3:
- Trails in the Sky the 1st chapter
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD2D
...unless the kids can brave the loop and hunker down to beat TMNT Splintered Fate with me and their mom
January 2, 2026 at 11:18 PM
First game to beat in 2026?
One of the following 3:
- Trails in the Sky the 1st chapter
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD2D
...unless the kids can brave the loop and hunker down to beat TMNT Splintered Fate with me and their mom
One of the following 3:
- Trails in the Sky the 1st chapter
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD2D
...unless the kids can brave the loop and hunker down to beat TMNT Splintered Fate with me and their mom
Huh. I only know of 'Girls und'- Panzer, not this... 'Dragoon' you speak of
December 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Huh. I only know of 'Girls und'- Panzer, not this... 'Dragoon' you speak of
So many others I wanted to add than what I did, but they didnt make the available list, so:
1. Baldur's Gate 3
2. FF7 Rebirth
3. Astro Bot
4. Hollow Knight
5. SMW2: Yoshi's Island
6. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
7. LoZ: A Link to the Past
8. F-Zero AX
9. Paper Mario 1000y Door
10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
1. Baldur's Gate 3
2. FF7 Rebirth
3. Astro Bot
4. Hollow Knight
5. SMW2: Yoshi's Island
6. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
7. LoZ: A Link to the Past
8. F-Zero AX
9. Paper Mario 1000y Door
10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
November 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
So many others I wanted to add than what I did, but they didnt make the available list, so:
1. Baldur's Gate 3
2. FF7 Rebirth
3. Astro Bot
4. Hollow Knight
5. SMW2: Yoshi's Island
6. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
7. LoZ: A Link to the Past
8. F-Zero AX
9. Paper Mario 1000y Door
10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
1. Baldur's Gate 3
2. FF7 Rebirth
3. Astro Bot
4. Hollow Knight
5. SMW2: Yoshi's Island
6. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
7. LoZ: A Link to the Past
8. F-Zero AX
9. Paper Mario 1000y Door
10. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
I had no idea, so, thank you for sharing the info, Zion!
My money shall be theirs as well!
My money shall be theirs as well!
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I had no idea, so, thank you for sharing the info, Zion!
My money shall be theirs as well!
My money shall be theirs as well!
1. Baldur's Gate 3
2. Borderlands 2
3. Cyberpunk 2077
4. Fallout: New Vegas
5. Tyranny
6. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
7. Torchlight 2
8. Terraria
9. Awesomenauts
10. Wasteland 3
2. Borderlands 2
3. Cyberpunk 2077
4. Fallout: New Vegas
5. Tyranny
6. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
7. Torchlight 2
8. Terraria
9. Awesomenauts
10. Wasteland 3
August 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
1. Baldur's Gate 3
2. Borderlands 2
3. Cyberpunk 2077
4. Fallout: New Vegas
5. Tyranny
6. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
7. Torchlight 2
8. Terraria
9. Awesomenauts
10. Wasteland 3
2. Borderlands 2
3. Cyberpunk 2077
4. Fallout: New Vegas
5. Tyranny
6. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
7. Torchlight 2
8. Terraria
9. Awesomenauts
10. Wasteland 3
1. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
2. AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome
3. Terraria
4. Starbound
5. Rogue Legacy
6. Minecraft
7. Binding of Isaac
8. Slime Rancher
9. Shovel Knight
10. Stardew Valley
2. AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome
3. Terraria
4. Starbound
5. Rogue Legacy
6. Minecraft
7. Binding of Isaac
8. Slime Rancher
9. Shovel Knight
10. Stardew Valley
August 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
1. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
2. AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome
3. Terraria
4. Starbound
5. Rogue Legacy
6. Minecraft
7. Binding of Isaac
8. Slime Rancher
9. Shovel Knight
10. Stardew Valley
2. AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome
3. Terraria
4. Starbound
5. Rogue Legacy
6. Minecraft
7. Binding of Isaac
8. Slime Rancher
9. Shovel Knight
10. Stardew Valley
Do you have a recommendation for a site that would allow me to browse specifically indie releases for each year since 2000? Struggling to remember the games from the correct era with so many gems publishing since and I can't seem to track down an easier indie-specific release overview
June 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Do you have a recommendation for a site that would allow me to browse specifically indie releases for each year since 2000? Struggling to remember the games from the correct era with so many gems publishing since and I can't seem to track down an easier indie-specific release overview
Looking over the arcade releases by year over at MobyGames & seeing the list quickly dipping to 30 games a year & rapidly declining every year, I am not surprised at the lack of votes for this one.
I had a hard time putting together a top 10 as well, despite only playing 13 during those 25 years
I had a hard time putting together a top 10 as well, despite only playing 13 during those 25 years
June 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Looking over the arcade releases by year over at MobyGames & seeing the list quickly dipping to 30 games a year & rapidly declining every year, I am not surprised at the lack of votes for this one.
I had a hard time putting together a top 10 as well, despite only playing 13 during those 25 years
I had a hard time putting together a top 10 as well, despite only playing 13 during those 25 years
I highly doubt I will influence the Top 10 in any way, but, finally completed mine!
1. Ultra Street Fighter IV
2. Just Cause 2
3. Dark Souls
4. MotorStorm Apocalypse
5. BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma
6. King of Fighters XIII
7. Awesomenauts
8. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
9. Far Cry 3
10. Rock Band 3
1. Ultra Street Fighter IV
2. Just Cause 2
3. Dark Souls
4. MotorStorm Apocalypse
5. BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma
6. King of Fighters XIII
7. Awesomenauts
8. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
9. Far Cry 3
10. Rock Band 3
May 25, 2025 at 8:25 AM
I highly doubt I will influence the Top 10 in any way, but, finally completed mine!
1. Ultra Street Fighter IV
2. Just Cause 2
3. Dark Souls
4. MotorStorm Apocalypse
5. BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma
6. King of Fighters XIII
7. Awesomenauts
8. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
9. Far Cry 3
10. Rock Band 3
1. Ultra Street Fighter IV
2. Just Cause 2
3. Dark Souls
4. MotorStorm Apocalypse
5. BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma
6. King of Fighters XIII
7. Awesomenauts
8. Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
9. Far Cry 3
10. Rock Band 3
1. Borderlands 2
2. Fallout New Vegas
3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
4. Borderlands
5. Dragon Age Origins
6. Mass Effect
7. Ultra Street Fighter IV
8. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
9. Crackdown
10. Grand Theft Auto IV
Honourable mentions:
- Tales of Vesperia (I forgot! #4)
- Halo 3
- Gears of War
2. Fallout New Vegas
3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
4. Borderlands
5. Dragon Age Origins
6. Mass Effect
7. Ultra Street Fighter IV
8. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
9. Crackdown
10. Grand Theft Auto IV
Honourable mentions:
- Tales of Vesperia (I forgot! #4)
- Halo 3
- Gears of War
May 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
1. Borderlands 2
2. Fallout New Vegas
3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
4. Borderlands
5. Dragon Age Origins
6. Mass Effect
7. Ultra Street Fighter IV
8. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
9. Crackdown
10. Grand Theft Auto IV
Honourable mentions:
- Tales of Vesperia (I forgot! #4)
- Halo 3
- Gears of War
2. Fallout New Vegas
3. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
4. Borderlands
5. Dragon Age Origins
6. Mass Effect
7. Ultra Street Fighter IV
8. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
9. Crackdown
10. Grand Theft Auto IV
Honourable mentions:
- Tales of Vesperia (I forgot! #4)
- Halo 3
- Gears of War
Too many good ones, BUT, the soundtracks from Bucky O'Hare, Ufouria the Saga and Nintendo World Cup would be high up there, for sure
(Fell asleep to these songs frequently as a kid.
(Fell asleep to these songs frequently as a kid.
May 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Too many good ones, BUT, the soundtracks from Bucky O'Hare, Ufouria the Saga and Nintendo World Cup would be high up there, for sure
(Fell asleep to these songs frequently as a kid.
(Fell asleep to these songs frequently as a kid.
1. Final Fantasy Tactics: the War of the Lions
2. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
3. Jeanne d'Arc
4. Dissidia: Final Fantasy
5. Daxter
6. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
7. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
8. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
9. LocoRoco
10. Patapon
2. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
3. Jeanne d'Arc
4. Dissidia: Final Fantasy
5. Daxter
6. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
7. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
8. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
9. LocoRoco
10. Patapon
May 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
1. Final Fantasy Tactics: the War of the Lions
2. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
3. Jeanne d'Arc
4. Dissidia: Final Fantasy
5. Daxter
6. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
7. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
8. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
9. LocoRoco
10. Patapon
2. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
3. Jeanne d'Arc
4. Dissidia: Final Fantasy
5. Daxter
6. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
7. Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
8. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
9. LocoRoco
10. Patapon
..and with that retort;
Let the (suspect) fanart begin!
Let the (suspect) fanart begin!
May 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
..and with that retort;
Let the (suspect) fanart begin!
Let the (suspect) fanart begin!
1. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
2. Pokemon SoulSilver
3. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
4. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
5. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
6. EliteBeatAgents
7. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
8. Puzzle Quest
9. DQHeroes: Rocket Slime
10. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
2. Pokemon SoulSilver
3. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
4. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
5. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
6. EliteBeatAgents
7. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
8. Puzzle Quest
9. DQHeroes: Rocket Slime
10. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
April 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
1. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
2. Pokemon SoulSilver
3. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
4. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
5. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
6. EliteBeatAgents
7. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
8. Puzzle Quest
9. DQHeroes: Rocket Slime
10. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
2. Pokemon SoulSilver
3. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
4. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
5. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
6. EliteBeatAgents
7. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
8. Puzzle Quest
9. DQHeroes: Rocket Slime
10. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
1. F-Zero GX
2. Def Jam: Fight for NY
3. SSX 3
4. LoZ: Wind Waker
5. Paper Mario the 1000 Year Door
6. Tales of Symphonia
7. Mario Kart: Double Dash
8. Resident Evil 4
9. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
10. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
2. Def Jam: Fight for NY
3. SSX 3
4. LoZ: Wind Waker
5. Paper Mario the 1000 Year Door
6. Tales of Symphonia
7. Mario Kart: Double Dash
8. Resident Evil 4
9. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
10. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
April 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
1. F-Zero GX
2. Def Jam: Fight for NY
3. SSX 3
4. LoZ: Wind Waker
5. Paper Mario the 1000 Year Door
6. Tales of Symphonia
7. Mario Kart: Double Dash
8. Resident Evil 4
9. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
10. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
2. Def Jam: Fight for NY
3. SSX 3
4. LoZ: Wind Waker
5. Paper Mario the 1000 Year Door
6. Tales of Symphonia
7. Mario Kart: Double Dash
8. Resident Evil 4
9. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
10. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
I wish this was the case over here as well
April 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I wish this was the case over here as well
Okay! I'm along for the ride every step of the way!
This idea of yours has sent me into a nostalgia spiral as I am already thinking of future voting for the upcoming consoles
Spoiler: It's really tough choosing between one's loved ones & really deciding on which my faves are over 'the best' ones
This idea of yours has sent me into a nostalgia spiral as I am already thinking of future voting for the upcoming consoles
Spoiler: It's really tough choosing between one's loved ones & really deciding on which my faves are over 'the best' ones
April 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Okay! I'm along for the ride every step of the way!
This idea of yours has sent me into a nostalgia spiral as I am already thinking of future voting for the upcoming consoles
Spoiler: It's really tough choosing between one's loved ones & really deciding on which my faves are over 'the best' ones
This idea of yours has sent me into a nostalgia spiral as I am already thinking of future voting for the upcoming consoles
Spoiler: It's really tough choosing between one's loved ones & really deciding on which my faves are over 'the best' ones
I do have to ask, Derrick, will there be a Top 10 list for 'Most memorable character', be it from specific decades or not?
(I wanted to say best written, but characters can be remembered for various qualities or situations, so, memorable character seems better suited)
(I wanted to say best written, but characters can be remembered for various qualities or situations, so, memorable character seems better suited)
April 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I do have to ask, Derrick, will there be a Top 10 list for 'Most memorable character', be it from specific decades or not?
(I wanted to say best written, but characters can be remembered for various qualities or situations, so, memorable character seems better suited)
(I wanted to say best written, but characters can be remembered for various qualities or situations, so, memorable character seems better suited)