DaNamesX
@danamesx.bsky.social
He/him, Lv. 33, Married, Blogger of Video Games, Semi-Retired Tuba Player, Support your local library, Tired all the time.
Blog - https://talesfromthebacklog.blog/
Blog - https://talesfromthebacklog.blog/
Game 21. Marvel Super Heroes
I'm glad no one can see how I play fighting games. I know I should train and learn combos, but button mashing until victory works for me!
I'm glad no one can see how I play fighting games. I know I should train and learn combos, but button mashing until victory works for me!
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Game 21. Marvel Super Heroes
I'm glad no one can see how I play fighting games. I know I should train and learn combos, but button mashing until victory works for me!
I'm glad no one can see how I play fighting games. I know I should train and learn combos, but button mashing until victory works for me!
Be me
Boot up FFXIV
Take on optional dungeon that I've never seen
Wait 20mins for members to join dungeon
Experience pretty lackluster time in dungeon
Beat boss
Look at loot dropped
Notice an owlet minion
GREED THE SHIT OUT OF IT!!!
Have my own little owl that follows me now
Life is good.
Boot up FFXIV
Take on optional dungeon that I've never seen
Wait 20mins for members to join dungeon
Experience pretty lackluster time in dungeon
Beat boss
Look at loot dropped
Notice an owlet minion
GREED THE SHIT OUT OF IT!!!
Have my own little owl that follows me now
Life is good.
November 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Be me
Boot up FFXIV
Take on optional dungeon that I've never seen
Wait 20mins for members to join dungeon
Experience pretty lackluster time in dungeon
Beat boss
Look at loot dropped
Notice an owlet minion
GREED THE SHIT OUT OF IT!!!
Have my own little owl that follows me now
Life is good.
Boot up FFXIV
Take on optional dungeon that I've never seen
Wait 20mins for members to join dungeon
Experience pretty lackluster time in dungeon
Beat boss
Look at loot dropped
Notice an owlet minion
GREED THE SHIT OUT OF IT!!!
Have my own little owl that follows me now
Life is good.
Went to a new park today. 70 degrees with a mild breeze in autumn may be my favorite time of the year.
November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Went to a new park today. 70 degrees with a mild breeze in autumn may be my favorite time of the year.
Doesn't beat the 3DS's play activity function, but it is nice to have a somewhat detailed breakdown of my game time again.
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Doesn't beat the 3DS's play activity function, but it is nice to have a somewhat detailed breakdown of my game time again.
Game 20. WarioWare, Inc.
Finished the original WarioWare. Fun and simple to play in short burst. Perfect for a handheld system.
Finished the original WarioWare. Fun and simple to play in short burst. Perfect for a handheld system.
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Game 20. WarioWare, Inc.
Finished the original WarioWare. Fun and simple to play in short burst. Perfect for a handheld system.
Finished the original WarioWare. Fun and simple to play in short burst. Perfect for a handheld system.
Game 19. Pokémon Legends Z-A
Fun game when people aren't shouting in your ear. That said, I definitely prefer Arceus over Z-A. The battle mechanics are fun, but the gameplay loop in Arceus is something I much prefer. Cleaning up the port game and may dabble online here and there.
Fun game when people aren't shouting in your ear. That said, I definitely prefer Arceus over Z-A. The battle mechanics are fun, but the gameplay loop in Arceus is something I much prefer. Cleaning up the port game and may dabble online here and there.
October 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Game 19. Pokémon Legends Z-A
Fun game when people aren't shouting in your ear. That said, I definitely prefer Arceus over Z-A. The battle mechanics are fun, but the gameplay loop in Arceus is something I much prefer. Cleaning up the port game and may dabble online here and there.
Fun game when people aren't shouting in your ear. That said, I definitely prefer Arceus over Z-A. The battle mechanics are fun, but the gameplay loop in Arceus is something I much prefer. Cleaning up the port game and may dabble online here and there.
The only thing that I'm missing is the guide book my brother and I would read all the time. I can't believe it has been 25 years since this great adventure came into my life.
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The only thing that I'm missing is the guide book my brother and I would read all the time. I can't believe it has been 25 years since this great adventure came into my life.
Does anyone else read "The Creepy and Freaky" on MangaPlus? I need someone to talk to about what the hell is going on!
October 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Does anyone else read "The Creepy and Freaky" on MangaPlus? I need someone to talk to about what the hell is going on!
Game 18. Haunted Castle Revisited
This was not as difficult as I was anticipating. Revisited is easier than the original, but I was expecting it to still tilt me here and there. Fun for what it is but I don't think it is something I need to revisit.
This was not as difficult as I was anticipating. Revisited is easier than the original, but I was expecting it to still tilt me here and there. Fun for what it is but I don't think it is something I need to revisit.
October 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Game 18. Haunted Castle Revisited
This was not as difficult as I was anticipating. Revisited is easier than the original, but I was expecting it to still tilt me here and there. Fun for what it is but I don't think it is something I need to revisit.
This was not as difficult as I was anticipating. Revisited is easier than the original, but I was expecting it to still tilt me here and there. Fun for what it is but I don't think it is something I need to revisit.
Game 17. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Was supposed to finish this last October, but I never got around to it. A good Castlevania game, but for some reason I couldn't get completely invested in it. Definitely the second best Castlevania game on the DS.
Was supposed to finish this last October, but I never got around to it. A good Castlevania game, but for some reason I couldn't get completely invested in it. Definitely the second best Castlevania game on the DS.
October 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Game 17. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Was supposed to finish this last October, but I never got around to it. A good Castlevania game, but for some reason I couldn't get completely invested in it. Definitely the second best Castlevania game on the DS.
Was supposed to finish this last October, but I never got around to it. A good Castlevania game, but for some reason I couldn't get completely invested in it. Definitely the second best Castlevania game on the DS.
I have the official guide in case you need to borrow it.
October 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I have the official guide in case you need to borrow it.
These four RPGs are a good way to get to know me 🗡️
What are yours?
What are yours?
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
These four RPGs are a good way to get to know me 🗡️
What are yours?
What are yours?
16. Split Fiction
Holy hell what a game! I was anticipating Hazelight to one up themselves from It Takes Two, but I wasn't ready for the ride in this one. I really want a behind the scenes to see how they pulled off the final hours of the game.
Holy hell what a game! I was anticipating Hazelight to one up themselves from It Takes Two, but I wasn't ready for the ride in this one. I really want a behind the scenes to see how they pulled off the final hours of the game.
September 27, 2025 at 3:23 AM
16. Split Fiction
Holy hell what a game! I was anticipating Hazelight to one up themselves from It Takes Two, but I wasn't ready for the ride in this one. I really want a behind the scenes to see how they pulled off the final hours of the game.
Holy hell what a game! I was anticipating Hazelight to one up themselves from It Takes Two, but I wasn't ready for the ride in this one. I really want a behind the scenes to see how they pulled off the final hours of the game.
THEY BROUGHT THE GOGMAZIOS BACK! FUCK LETS GO YOU TURD I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN WHAT YOU DID TO ME IN 4U!!!
September 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
THEY BROUGHT THE GOGMAZIOS BACK! FUCK LETS GO YOU TURD I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN WHAT YOU DID TO ME IN 4U!!!
Celebrating 8 years of marriage the only way two nerds can 🥂
September 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Celebrating 8 years of marriage the only way two nerds can 🥂
I lied. I'm very excited for the new Fire Emblem!
September 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I lied. I'm very excited for the new Fire Emblem!
15. Elden Ring Nightreign
I ended up enjoying this more than I thought. Wish there was a little more to it, but the starter content was enough to make me come back. I also got all the achievements which also helped motivate me.
I ended up enjoying this more than I thought. Wish there was a little more to it, but the starter content was enough to make me come back. I also got all the achievements which also helped motivate me.
September 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
15. Elden Ring Nightreign
I ended up enjoying this more than I thought. Wish there was a little more to it, but the starter content was enough to make me come back. I also got all the achievements which also helped motivate me.
I ended up enjoying this more than I thought. Wish there was a little more to it, but the starter content was enough to make me come back. I also got all the achievements which also helped motivate me.
14. Mario Kart DS
A staple from my high school days. Still fun to this day. I feel like this is where modern Mario Kart began and built upon.
A staple from my high school days. Still fun to this day. I feel like this is where modern Mario Kart began and built upon.
September 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
14. Mario Kart DS
A staple from my high school days. Still fun to this day. I feel like this is where modern Mario Kart began and built upon.
A staple from my high school days. Still fun to this day. I feel like this is where modern Mario Kart began and built upon.
I've been going on morning walks at least once a week. Went to a park with an old nature trail that led to a large lake. One of the best walks I've been on in a while!
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I've been going on morning walks at least once a week. Went to a park with an old nature trail that led to a large lake. One of the best walks I've been on in a while!
As soon as I beat the final boss and about to get the final three achievements...
September 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
As soon as I beat the final boss and about to get the final three achievements...
Car problems may have rattled me today, but at least I got this as a consolation prize 🙂 #eldenring
August 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Car problems may have rattled me today, but at least I got this as a consolation prize 🙂 #eldenring
Live Vlog Episode 2 has been decided!
Join me next Friday August 15 (time pending) as I talk about my time with the PlayStation Portable (and Vita)!
Join me next Friday August 15 (time pending) as I talk about my time with the PlayStation Portable (and Vita)!
August 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Live Vlog Episode 2 has been decided!
Join me next Friday August 15 (time pending) as I talk about my time with the PlayStation Portable (and Vita)!
Join me next Friday August 15 (time pending) as I talk about my time with the PlayStation Portable (and Vita)!
It's been a minute. Here's a new cat photo!
July 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It's been a minute. Here's a new cat photo!