Rahul Majumdar
@darthrahul.bsky.social
I write and ramble about movies and games. Words: GLHF on Newsweek, Video Games On SI, Men's Journal, IGN India | 🎥🎬🎮 when not shitposting.
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Admittedly, I didn't use my PS5 much this year. Not much at all.
It is, ultimately, an exclusives machine. And there weren't many exclusives. Also missing are the many hours of Fall Guys parties I joined to chill with friends.
Here's my PlayStation Wrap-up 2025 edition.
It is, ultimately, an exclusives machine. And there weren't many exclusives. Also missing are the many hours of Fall Guys parties I joined to chill with friends.
Here's my PlayStation Wrap-up 2025 edition.
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Admittedly, I didn't use my PS5 much this year. Not much at all.
It is, ultimately, an exclusives machine. And there weren't many exclusives. Also missing are the many hours of Fall Guys parties I joined to chill with friends.
Here's my PlayStation Wrap-up 2025 edition.
It is, ultimately, an exclusives machine. And there weren't many exclusives. Also missing are the many hours of Fall Guys parties I joined to chill with friends.
Here's my PlayStation Wrap-up 2025 edition.
ICYMI on the latest Day Zero episode we discussed the state of all PlayStation Studios projects, and there are a bunch that, on paper, are more interesting than GTA 6 for 2026.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Substack!
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Substack!
December 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
ICYMI on the latest Day Zero episode we discussed the state of all PlayStation Studios projects, and there are a bunch that, on paper, are more interesting than GTA 6 for 2026.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Substack!
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Substack!
Time for something new 🚀
Day Zero is a new podcast where
@rishialwani.bsky.social and I break down the bits & bytes behind the decisions that make and break the world’s greatest entertainment industry 🎮
Day Zero is a new podcast where
@rishialwani.bsky.social and I break down the bits & bytes behind the decisions that make and break the world’s greatest entertainment industry 🎮
November 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Time for something new 🚀
Day Zero is a new podcast where
@rishialwani.bsky.social and I break down the bits & bytes behind the decisions that make and break the world’s greatest entertainment industry 🎮
Day Zero is a new podcast where
@rishialwani.bsky.social and I break down the bits & bytes behind the decisions that make and break the world’s greatest entertainment industry 🎮
Following this, I'd like to see Sucker Punch do something different. While I like the focus on iteration, I don't want to wait another 5 years for a Ghost game. Let this franchise rest here at its peak. Whatever they make, I'll be seated.🥷
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Following this, I'd like to see Sucker Punch do something different. While I like the focus on iteration, I don't want to wait another 5 years for a Ghost game. Let this franchise rest here at its peak. Whatever they make, I'll be seated.🥷
There are plenty of excuses to get into skirmishes & get handsomely rewarded for them. Loved hunting bounties. Each of the Yōtei Six has something to teach Atsu, both in combat and outside of it. Increased enemy variety and expanded toolset = chaos ⚔️
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
There are plenty of excuses to get into skirmishes & get handsomely rewarded for them. Loved hunting bounties. Each of the Yōtei Six has something to teach Atsu, both in combat and outside of it. Increased enemy variety and expanded toolset = chaos ⚔️
This may be an under-discussed aspect, but Ghost of Yōtei is one of, if not the most polished, open-world games I’ve ever played. Dividing the map into various zones, each showcasing different biomes, was smart. Strong art direction + sweeping vistas = zen ✨
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This may be an under-discussed aspect, but Ghost of Yōtei is one of, if not the most polished, open-world games I’ve ever played. Dividing the map into various zones, each showcasing different biomes, was smart. Strong art direction + sweeping vistas = zen ✨
I've spent almost 50 hours with Ghost of Yōtei and was thoroughly impressed. The sequel is a refinement of the modern, if bloated, open-world video game, balancing narrative heft with sharp improvements in combat and exploration, all delivered with exceptional polish. 🎮💖
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I've spent almost 50 hours with Ghost of Yōtei and was thoroughly impressed. The sequel is a refinement of the modern, if bloated, open-world video game, balancing narrative heft with sharp improvements in combat and exploration, all delivered with exceptional polish. 🎮💖
I've been playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC for a while, and I present to you the funniest moment I encountered. The moment I knew keyboard+mouse players are rekt xD
January 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I've been playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC for a while, and I present to you the funniest moment I encountered. The moment I knew keyboard+mouse players are rekt xD
Day one (if it makes here day one).
(and if it launched with OLED option).
(and if it launched with OLED option).
January 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Day one (if it makes here day one).
(and if it launched with OLED option).
(and if it launched with OLED option).
I watched the Concord episode in Secret Level and I really liked it! This universe had potential, shame it started with the game it did. Loved this OG Freegunner crew's story.
Been hooked to Daniel Pemberton's killer music score for it since. That man cooked.
Been hooked to Daniel Pemberton's killer music score for it since. That man cooked.
January 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I watched the Concord episode in Secret Level and I really liked it! This universe had potential, shame it started with the game it did. Loved this OG Freegunner crew's story.
Been hooked to Daniel Pemberton's killer music score for it since. That man cooked.
Been hooked to Daniel Pemberton's killer music score for it since. That man cooked.
Wrote this over 3 years ago, sad things haven't changed.
in.ign.com/xbox-game-pa...
in.ign.com/xbox-game-pa...
December 24, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Wrote this over 3 years ago, sad things haven't changed.
in.ign.com/xbox-game-pa...
in.ign.com/xbox-game-pa...
Tried Xbox Cloud Gaming and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones launched quickly with my Steam save.
Starfield took a moment but loaded my year-old save.
Overall, it was a pretty decent experience with no installs needed.
A shame xCloud hasn't officially launched in India yet 🥲
Starfield took a moment but loaded my year-old save.
Overall, it was a pretty decent experience with no installs needed.
A shame xCloud hasn't officially launched in India yet 🥲
December 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Tried Xbox Cloud Gaming and was pleasantly surprised. Indiana Jones launched quickly with my Steam save.
Starfield took a moment but loaded my year-old save.
Overall, it was a pretty decent experience with no installs needed.
A shame xCloud hasn't officially launched in India yet 🥲
Starfield took a moment but loaded my year-old save.
Overall, it was a pretty decent experience with no installs needed.
A shame xCloud hasn't officially launched in India yet 🥲
December 12, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Lord help me...will I end up liking Infinity Nikki??
December 5, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Lord help me...will I end up liking Infinity Nikki??
Intel Arc B series has been revealed, with the B580 providing some tough competition to the RTX 4060/RX 7600.
1440p, 12GB VRAM, Improved XeSS + Frame gen, all for $250.
If Intel's claims hold up, this could become the go-to GPU for mid-range/budget gamers, just like the GTX 1060 was.
1440p, 12GB VRAM, Improved XeSS + Frame gen, all for $250.
If Intel's claims hold up, this could become the go-to GPU for mid-range/budget gamers, just like the GTX 1060 was.
December 4, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Intel Arc B series has been revealed, with the B580 providing some tough competition to the RTX 4060/RX 7600.
1440p, 12GB VRAM, Improved XeSS + Frame gen, all for $250.
If Intel's claims hold up, this could become the go-to GPU for mid-range/budget gamers, just like the GTX 1060 was.
1440p, 12GB VRAM, Improved XeSS + Frame gen, all for $250.
If Intel's claims hold up, this could become the go-to GPU for mid-range/budget gamers, just like the GTX 1060 was.
Finished Superman & Lois. What a beautiful ending, perfectly paired with its equally elegant pilot opening. And it couldn't have come at a better time in pop culture.
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch deserve so much more praise! It all went by so fast 🥲🥲🥲
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch deserve so much more praise! It all went by so fast 🥲🥲🥲
December 3, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Finished Superman & Lois. What a beautiful ending, perfectly paired with its equally elegant pilot opening. And it couldn't have come at a better time in pop culture.
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch deserve so much more praise! It all went by so fast 🥲🥲🥲
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch deserve so much more praise! It all went by so fast 🥲🥲🥲
It's not as fancy as the 30th anniversary controller but the Chroma Indigo DualSense is pretty cool. Looks more blue than purple irl.
Thank you Sony for sending it!
Thank you Sony for sending it!
November 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM
It's not as fancy as the 30th anniversary controller but the Chroma Indigo DualSense is pretty cool. Looks more blue than purple irl.
Thank you Sony for sending it!
Thank you Sony for sending it!
Anyway new TV is here.
Went with LG QNED 88. Has Hdmi 2.1, VRR, ticks all the boxes.
Went with LG QNED 88. Has Hdmi 2.1, VRR, ticks all the boxes.
November 17, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Anyway new TV is here.
Went with LG QNED 88. Has Hdmi 2.1, VRR, ticks all the boxes.
Went with LG QNED 88. Has Hdmi 2.1, VRR, ticks all the boxes.
You thought having two toggles between fidelity and performance mode was pushing it? Try five.
At that point, why not just go for a PC? If I really cared about wavering frame rates with a million different options...
Image from DF's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Pro coverage.
At that point, why not just go for a PC? If I really cared about wavering frame rates with a million different options...
Image from DF's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Pro coverage.
November 12, 2024 at 9:24 PM
You thought having two toggles between fidelity and performance mode was pushing it? Try five.
At that point, why not just go for a PC? If I really cared about wavering frame rates with a million different options...
Image from DF's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Pro coverage.
At that point, why not just go for a PC? If I really cared about wavering frame rates with a million different options...
Image from DF's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Pro coverage.
Strand hair looks beautiful.
#DragonAgeTheVeilguard
#DragonAgeTheVeilguard
November 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Strand hair looks beautiful.
#DragonAgeTheVeilguard
#DragonAgeTheVeilguard
November 1, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Now playing: LEGO Horizon Adventures. Review in two weeks.
November 1, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Now playing: LEGO Horizon Adventures. Review in two weeks.
Time to find out this dragon's age or something.
So glad #DragonAgeTheVeilguard is Steam Deck verified.
So glad #DragonAgeTheVeilguard is Steam Deck verified.
November 1, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Time to find out this dragon's age or something.
So glad #DragonAgeTheVeilguard is Steam Deck verified.
So glad #DragonAgeTheVeilguard is Steam Deck verified.
Yeah, the Horizon games are still the best-looking titles this generation. The amount of detail in the environment is insane.
Captured on PS5.
#HorizonZeroDawn
Captured on PS5.
#HorizonZeroDawn
October 31, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Yeah, the Horizon games are still the best-looking titles this generation. The amount of detail in the environment is insane.
Captured on PS5.
#HorizonZeroDawn
Captured on PS5.
#HorizonZeroDawn
Happy to report that Red Dead Redemption runs at a smooth 60fps on Steam Deck on High settings and FSR at native resolution. Oh and the HDR looks wonderful!
It only took 14 years but we have a great portable version of RDR!
It only took 14 years but we have a great portable version of RDR!
October 29, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Happy to report that Red Dead Redemption runs at a smooth 60fps on Steam Deck on High settings and FSR at native resolution. Oh and the HDR looks wonderful!
It only took 14 years but we have a great portable version of RDR!
It only took 14 years but we have a great portable version of RDR!