BareBigBoss
@barebigboss.bsky.social
Former writer for The Escapist (@EscapistMag) and editor in chief for That VideoGame Blog (@ThatVGBlog). Email: arthur@thatvideogameblog.com.
Hey @sailortabbycat.bsky.social, now your dreams can come true.
Like a Dragon event offers fans wedding ceremony with their favorite character for $980. Complete with faux marriage and divorce papers - AUTOMATON WEST
Commemorating Like a Dragon's 20th anniversary, the Four Ceremonies of Life Exhibition will let fans marry characters like Kiryu and Majima.
automaton-media.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hey @sailortabbycat.bsky.social, now your dreams can come true.
Hey, I wrote a thing about Little Nightmares III! Sadly, a change in developer means this entry has some growing pains and pales in comparison to the rest of the series. #LittleNightmaresIII
REVIEW / Little Nightmares III (PS5) - That VideoGame Blog
Little Nightmares III will scare players with its story and frustrating gameplay design. A missed opportunity.
thatvideogameblog.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hey, I wrote a thing about Little Nightmares III! Sadly, a change in developer means this entry has some growing pains and pales in comparison to the rest of the series. #LittleNightmaresIII
Please help my friend Shaun out if you have the means to do so!
That's why I had to make a GoFundMe. I'm still looking for work on a daily basis, and applying everywhere I can. I hate to ask for help, because I've always found a way to make things work. But right now? I feel helpless, lost, and scared.
gofund.me/36d86e027
gofund.me/36d86e027
Donate to Medical Emergency, Lack of Work, and Trying to Survive, organized by Shaun Cichacki
Hello there,
My name is Shaun Cichacki, and I am in dire nee… Shaun Cichacki needs your support for Medical Emergency, Lack of Work, and Trying to Survive
gofund.me
September 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Please help my friend Shaun out if you have the means to do so!
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If you've never played Michigan: Report from Hell for PS2 PLEASE do so as soon as possible.
August 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you've never played Michigan: Report from Hell for PS2 PLEASE do so as soon as possible.
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Chill vibes are always a plus, but better navigation tools and a quest log would have helped Everdeep Aurora truly shine. #EverdeepAurora
REVIEW / Everdeep Aurora (Switch) - That VideoGame Blog
Everdeep Aurora has a lot of depth if players can forgive its lack of guidance and have the patience to see it through.
thatvideogameblog.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Chill vibes are always a plus, but better navigation tools and a quest log would have helped Everdeep Aurora truly shine. #EverdeepAurora
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Updates on this because people should know: Escapist Slack is gone. Freelancers are locked out of CMS. Gamurs made no attempt to notify them of changes.
Contracts have been passed on to the new owners (still not named), but no writer has been told when or even if the new owners will be in touch.
Contracts have been passed on to the new owners (still not named), but no writer has been told when or even if the new owners will be in touch.
Surprised no one has been posting about this, but yeah, GAMURS told their team in the literal dead of the night (around 11PM ET) that it had sold The Escapist.
Much like with Dot, no mention of who bought it or what would happen to the existing staff.
aftermath.site/gamurs-dot-e...
Much like with Dot, no mention of who bought it or what would happen to the existing staff.
aftermath.site/gamurs-dot-e...
Gamurs Has Been Selling Off Sites - Aftermath
In June, the network sold both Dot Esports and The Escapist
aftermath.site
July 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Updates on this because people should know: Escapist Slack is gone. Freelancers are locked out of CMS. Gamurs made no attempt to notify them of changes.
Contracts have been passed on to the new owners (still not named), but no writer has been told when or even if the new owners will be in touch.
Contracts have been passed on to the new owners (still not named), but no writer has been told when or even if the new owners will be in touch.
Oh yeah, it's Tail Time. But at what cost? Even after all these years and with some quality-of-life improvements, Gex is still average. #GexTrilogy
REVIEW / Gex Trilogy (PS5) - That VideoGame Blog
The Gex Trilogy is now upon us. It's a decent collection of platformers, but they don't set the world on fire.
thatvideogameblog.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Oh yeah, it's Tail Time. But at what cost? Even after all these years and with some quality-of-life improvements, Gex is still average. #GexTrilogy
It's tough to stand out as an indie, especially in the platforming genre. Luckily, @brlka.com has nothing to worry about. Love Eternal stands out with its mix of gravity mechanics and spooky plot. ##PAXEast2025
Love Eternal Mixes Platforming With Atmospheric Horror
The indie platformer Love Eternal definitely piqued my interest at PAX East 2025. Expect gravity mechanics and a spooky narrative.
thatvideogameblog.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's tough to stand out as an indie, especially in the platforming genre. Luckily, @brlka.com has nothing to worry about. Love Eternal stands out with its mix of gravity mechanics and spooky plot. ##PAXEast2025
I love a game that tries new things. Perfect Tides: Station to Station from @meredithgran.com scratched that itch. Being able to level up through social interactions was a breath of fresh air. #PAXEast2025
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a Unique Take on Point and Click
Perfect Tides: Station to Station was available to demo at PAX East 2025. It mixes RPG elements with a point-and-click adventure.
thatvideogameblog.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I love a game that tries new things. Perfect Tides: Station to Station from @meredithgran.com scratched that itch. Being able to level up through social interactions was a breath of fresh air. #PAXEast2025
What's better than one RPG? Two RPGs! Many thanks to @square-enix-games.com for inviting me to preview the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. If you enjoyed what it did with III, you will not be disappointed. #PAXEast2025
Seeing Double Vision with DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
I was lucky enough to get an invitation to play Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake during PAX East 2025. Both games are pretty and fun to play.
thatvideogameblog.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
What's better than one RPG? Two RPGs! Many thanks to @square-enix-games.com for inviting me to preview the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. If you enjoyed what it did with III, you will not be disappointed. #PAXEast2025
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I never played Bravely Default from @square-enix-games.com. I fell in love with its combat system during my time with the HD version, though. #PAXEast2025
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster Brings Strategy to Switch
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster was on hand during my visit to PAX East 2025. It is an enhanced version of the game for Switch 2.
thatvideogameblog.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I never played Bravely Default from @square-enix-games.com. I fell in love with its combat system during my time with the HD version, though. #PAXEast2025
I had a great time playing Shadow Labyrinth at PAX East 2025. It is a weird concept, but Bandai Namco ran with it! #PAXEast2025
PAX East 2025: Shadow Labyrinth Puts a Spin on Pac-Man - That VideoGame Blog
Bandai Namco showed off a build of Shadow Labyrinth during PAX East 2025. The demo had a good mix of combat and platforming.
thatvideogameblog.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I had a great time playing Shadow Labyrinth at PAX East 2025. It is a weird concept, but Bandai Namco ran with it! #PAXEast2025
It was great to see @sailortabbycat.bsky.social again, and she killed it at her panel, along with all of her colleagues. It provided valuable insight into possible jobs in the video game industry. I hope to see you next year, Tabby! #PAXEAST2025
May 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It was great to see @sailortabbycat.bsky.social again, and she killed it at her panel, along with all of her colleagues. It provided valuable insight into possible jobs in the video game industry. I hope to see you next year, Tabby! #PAXEAST2025
Shout out to @othatsraspberry.com for finding me on the floor and giving me monke! Super thankful for taking the time to meet. #PAXEAST2025
May 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Shout out to @othatsraspberry.com for finding me on the floor and giving me monke! Super thankful for taking the time to meet. #PAXEAST2025
I got into a random battle with @professorpiloto.bsky.social, and tragedy ensued. #PAXEAST2025
May 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I got into a random battle with @professorpiloto.bsky.social, and tragedy ensued. #PAXEAST2025
The sword weighs 200 pounds. #PAXEast2025
May 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The sword weighs 200 pounds. #PAXEast2025
They have Dolphin Blue at the PAX East 2025 arcade and I need to play it before I leave. #PAXEast2025
May 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
They have Dolphin Blue at the PAX East 2025 arcade and I need to play it before I leave. #PAXEast2025
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I reviewed Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for Digital Trends. It’s a great fighting game dragged down by the state of the world. This is the hardest review I've ever had to write. I hope you'll read it.
I can't thank @marioprime.bsky.social enough for giving this a home.
I can't thank @marioprime.bsky.social enough for giving this a home.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review: one last show in South Town
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a strong fighting game, but one that feels a bit creatively compromised by the business dealings powering it.
www.digitaltrends.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I reviewed Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for Digital Trends. It’s a great fighting game dragged down by the state of the world. This is the hardest review I've ever had to write. I hope you'll read it.
I can't thank @marioprime.bsky.social enough for giving this a home.
I can't thank @marioprime.bsky.social enough for giving this a home.
Nintendo about to announce a massive buyback program for Switch OG.
April 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Nintendo about to announce a massive buyback program for Switch OG.
Well, the cat is out of the bag. I attended a secret event in NYC to try out the Switch 2. Great games all around but I worry about the price putting off the general consumer. #NintendoSwitch2
I Spent a Day Hands-On With the Nintendo Switch 2 Playing Games Like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's What I Learned
I played the Nintendo Switch 2 at an event in NYC. Many games were available to try, both first-party and third-party.
www.escapistmagazine.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Well, the cat is out of the bag. I attended a secret event in NYC to try out the Switch 2. Great games all around but I worry about the price putting off the general consumer. #NintendoSwitch2
This has to stop. It not only puts voice and motion capture actors at risk, but it also looks and sounds bad! #PlayStationAI
'I Don't Understand': The Internet Can't Wrap Its Head Around Sony Testing AI-Generated PlayStation Characters
Sony is going in on AI, according to a leaked video. In it, an employee demonstrates an AI-generated Aloy taking and answering questions.
www.escapistmagazine.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This has to stop. It not only puts voice and motion capture actors at risk, but it also looks and sounds bad! #PlayStationAI
@sailortabbycat.bsky.social, this was made for you.
You can marry Astarion in this Baldur’s Gate 3 mod for Stardew Valley
Vampires will never go out of style, apparently
www.polygon.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@sailortabbycat.bsky.social, this was made for you.
The rumors and leaks were true! 3 is one of my faves and I never really dove into 4, so the timing of this is perfect. #TonyHawkProSkater
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Ollies Onto Consoles and PC This Summer
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming to consoles and PC this summer. Multiple editions were announced with extra stuff.
www.escapistmagazine.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The rumors and leaks were true! 3 is one of my faves and I never really dove into 4, so the timing of this is perfect. #TonyHawkProSkater