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@disposablemedia.bsky.social
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For @qazimod.bsky.social , 1999 was the 1999 of dance music, where two albums represented a shift in his personal music interests. He thought they were overdue some recognition...
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The 1999 of dance music: with Surrender and Rhythm and Stealth - Disposable Media
For Qazi, 1999 was the 1999 of dance music, and two albums in particular helped refresh his perspective on the genre...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
For @qazimod.bsky.social , 1999 was the 1999 of dance music, where two albums represented a shift in his personal music interests. He thought they were overdue some recognition...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/10/the-...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/10/the-...
Atlus recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its original fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
In October of last year, @qazimod.bsky.social wrote about his... "unconventional" approach to tackling the game's challenges.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/10/back...
In October of last year, @qazimod.bsky.social wrote about his... "unconventional" approach to tackling the game's challenges.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/10/back...
Backwards Dungeon Crawling – how not to play Metaphor - Disposable Media
Start by rushing to the boss and then reload and prepare accordingly? No, backwards dungeon crawling is fine, insists Qazi.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Atlus recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its original fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
In October of last year, @qazimod.bsky.social wrote about his... "unconventional" approach to tackling the game's challenges.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/10/back...
In October of last year, @qazimod.bsky.social wrote about his... "unconventional" approach to tackling the game's challenges.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/10/back...
Late to the party: Dark Souls Remastered - www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/07/lttp...
Late to the party: Dark Souls Remastered - Disposable Media
Qazi returns to a FromSoft adventure that's haunted him since the original seventh-gen release, and covers Dark Souls Remastered.
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July 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Late to the party: Dark Souls Remastered - www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/07/lttp...
25 years ago, Jet Set Radio was released in Japan for the Sega Dreamcast. In 2023 @qazimod.bsky.social revisited the Tokyo-to streets and wrote about how the positive aspects of a game can cancel out our memories of the more frustrating elements: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2023/12/the-...
The thing that nobody tells you about Jet Set Radio - Disposable Media
Qazi's here to explain the thing that nobody tells you about Jet Set Radio. Don't worry; it's not as mysterious as it sounds.
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June 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
25 years ago, Jet Set Radio was released in Japan for the Sega Dreamcast. In 2023 @qazimod.bsky.social revisited the Tokyo-to streets and wrote about how the positive aspects of a game can cancel out our memories of the more frustrating elements: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2023/12/the-...
Pictured: the Switch 2, Steam Deck, PlayStation Portal and ROG Xbox Ally.
How will you indulge in your handheld gaming?
How will you indulge in your handheld gaming?
June 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Pictured: the Switch 2, Steam Deck, PlayStation Portal and ROG Xbox Ally.
How will you indulge in your handheld gaming?
How will you indulge in your handheld gaming?
During today's Xbox Games Showcase, a trailer from Atlus announced Persona 4 Revival, an updated version of the PS2 RPG. It was updated once before in Persona 4 Golden, but this looks like a more substantial overhaul akin to last year's Persona 3 Reload.
No release date has been provided.
No release date has been provided.
June 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
During today's Xbox Games Showcase, a trailer from Atlus announced Persona 4 Revival, an updated version of the PS2 RPG. It was updated once before in Persona 4 Golden, but this looks like a more substantial overhaul akin to last year's Persona 3 Reload.
No release date has been provided.
No release date has been provided.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls announced for PS5 and PC - www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/06/marv...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls announced for PS5 and PC - Disposable Media
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls offers a return to Marvel team fighting for the first time since Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite
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June 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls announced for PS5 and PC - www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/06/marv...
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford recently defended the prospect of an $80 price tag on Borderlands 4 - claiming "real" fans would find a way to pay up.
In March we examined the relationship between what games are worth to fans, and what businesses are demanding: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
In March we examined the relationship between what games are worth to fans, and what businesses are demanding: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
The worth of your entertainment - Disposable Media
Do you know the worth of your entertainment? Is it more than just how much money you'll make from selling it on?
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May 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford recently defended the prospect of an $80 price tag on Borderlands 4 - claiming "real" fans would find a way to pay up.
In March we examined the relationship between what games are worth to fans, and what businesses are demanding: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
In March we examined the relationship between what games are worth to fans, and what businesses are demanding: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
If you loved the Silent Hill 2 remake released in 2024, you can now celebrate it by pre-ordering limited edition deluxe double and 6LP sets produced by Konami and Laced Records, collecting the work of composer Akira Yamaoka
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May 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you loved the Silent Hill 2 remake released in 2024, you can now celebrate it by pre-ordering limited edition deluxe double and 6LP sets produced by Konami and Laced Records, collecting the work of composer Akira Yamaoka
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/05/sile...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/05/sile...
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They're here! ❤️
I have The Matrix at home!
I have The Matrix at home!
May 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
They're here! ❤️
I have The Matrix at home!
I have The Matrix at home!
The new NACON Revolution X Unlimited controller is out now for PC and Xbox Series X|S gamers.
It's the first NACON joypad with a built-in LCD screen, has an exclusive PC mode and a dedicated Shooter Pro mode, Hall Effect sensors and lots more.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/new-...
It's the first NACON joypad with a built-in LCD screen, has an exclusive PC mode and a dedicated Shooter Pro mode, Hall Effect sensors and lots more.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/new-...
April 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The new NACON Revolution X Unlimited controller is out now for PC and Xbox Series X|S gamers.
It's the first NACON joypad with a built-in LCD screen, has an exclusive PC mode and a dedicated Shooter Pro mode, Hall Effect sensors and lots more.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/new-...
It's the first NACON joypad with a built-in LCD screen, has an exclusive PC mode and a dedicated Shooter Pro mode, Hall Effect sensors and lots more.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/new-...
Like Destiny 2?
Love the soundtrack?
Enjoy vinyl records and collectibles?
The Destiny 2: Original Soundtrack Volume 1 Vinyl Pre-Orders are now available, with two 12" records, a custom insert and exclusive in-game emblem...
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#Destiny2 #DisposableMedia
Love the soundtrack?
Enjoy vinyl records and collectibles?
The Destiny 2: Original Soundtrack Volume 1 Vinyl Pre-Orders are now available, with two 12" records, a custom insert and exclusive in-game emblem...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/dest...
#Destiny2 #DisposableMedia
April 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Like Destiny 2?
Love the soundtrack?
Enjoy vinyl records and collectibles?
The Destiny 2: Original Soundtrack Volume 1 Vinyl Pre-Orders are now available, with two 12" records, a custom insert and exclusive in-game emblem...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/dest...
#Destiny2 #DisposableMedia
Love the soundtrack?
Enjoy vinyl records and collectibles?
The Destiny 2: Original Soundtrack Volume 1 Vinyl Pre-Orders are now available, with two 12" records, a custom insert and exclusive in-game emblem...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/dest...
#Destiny2 #DisposableMedia
The Matrix? Everyone watches that. @qazimod.bsky.social finally gets around to Swordfish and Equilibrium, in a brisk two-film round-up: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/neo-...
Neo-cinema: that time I watched Swordfish and Equilibrium - Disposable Media
Remember that time films were trying to be like The Matrix? Disposable Media finally gets around to Swordfish and Equilibrium.
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April 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Matrix? Everyone watches that. @qazimod.bsky.social finally gets around to Swordfish and Equilibrium, in a brisk two-film round-up: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/04/neo-...
Bloodborne is celebrating it's 10th anniversary, and remains a beloved dark fantasy action RPG.
In 2016 Disposable Media commended its unique identity, and suggested that labelling it a "Souls game" may actually be doing it a disservice: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2016/03/the-...
In 2016 Disposable Media commended its unique identity, and suggested that labelling it a "Souls game" may actually be doing it a disservice: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2016/03/the-...
The Bloodborne difference - Disposable Media
Just another Souls game? Disposable Media examines why the Bloodborne difference is something that deserves more recognition and praise.
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March 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Bloodborne is celebrating it's 10th anniversary, and remains a beloved dark fantasy action RPG.
In 2016 Disposable Media commended its unique identity, and suggested that labelling it a "Souls game" may actually be doing it a disservice: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2016/03/the-...
In 2016 Disposable Media commended its unique identity, and suggested that labelling it a "Souls game" may actually be doing it a disservice: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2016/03/the-...
In an era where subscription services and additional fees are commonplace when consuming digital entertainment, what are these experiences worth to you?
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
The worth of your entertainment - Disposable Media
Do you know the worth of your entertainment? Is it more than just how much money you'll make from selling it on?
www.disposablemedia.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In an era where subscription services and additional fees are commonplace when consuming digital entertainment, what are these experiences worth to you?
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
It's likely an outcome of the wider strategy change to abandon original IPs, announced by their parent company Sumo Group last month, and follows the sale of publishing offshoot Secret Mode
Free-to-play kart racer Stampede: Racing Royale will close down in Summer 2025, after a fairly short lifespan on PC and Xbox consoles for the 60-player battle-royale racing game.
But until then, new content is arriving to complete Season 1
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#RacingGames #ORD
But until then, new content is arriving to complete Season 1
www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/03/13/s...
#RacingGames #ORD
March 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It's likely an outcome of the wider strategy change to abandon original IPs, announced by their parent company Sumo Group last month, and follows the sale of publishing offshoot Secret Mode
Following previous attempts to play the game in the past, @qazimod.bsky.social talked about his successful revisit of Chrono Trigger in 2021 here: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2021/05/chro...
Chrono Trigger celebrates 30th anniversary; various projects beyond the game world planned www.gematsu.com/2025/03/chro...
March 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Following previous attempts to play the game in the past, @qazimod.bsky.social talked about his successful revisit of Chrono Trigger in 2021 here: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2021/05/chro...
If you're in need of a gamepad for your classic Sega titles, Retro-Bit's new wireless Mega Drive and Saturn controllers will support your modern hardware and the original consoles, as @danthornton.net reports: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/wire...
Wireless Retro-Bit Sega Controllers Work With Original Consoles
Ditch cables and stick drift on your vintage Saturn and Mega Drive as the new wireless Retro-Bit Sega Controllers work with original consoles
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March 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If you're in need of a gamepad for your classic Sega titles, Retro-Bit's new wireless Mega Drive and Saturn controllers will support your modern hardware and the original consoles, as @danthornton.net reports: www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/03/wire...
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is now available on Xbox One - we covered the game's initial September release below (Steam version tested)
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www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/09/orig...
Origin Story: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection - Disposable Media
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection has launched, bringing our previous series retrospective full circle.
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February 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is now available on Xbox One - we covered the game's initial September release below (Steam version tested)
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/09/orig...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/09/orig...
The first of our Disposable 2024 round-ups is now live, with @qazimod.bsky.social offering his highlights from the year in gaming, music and TV/film. With a little bit of streaming and tech talk added for good measure.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/qazi...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/qazi...
December 31, 2024 at 9:14 AM
The first of our Disposable 2024 round-ups is now live, with @qazimod.bsky.social offering his highlights from the year in gaming, music and TV/film. With a little bit of streaming and tech talk added for good measure.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/qazi...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/qazi...
Merry Christmas from Disposable Media! 🎄
We hope you have a suitably festive time with your loved ones, and get some quality entertainment in as well... 📺🎥🎧🎮
We hope you have a suitably festive time with your loved ones, and get some quality entertainment in as well... 📺🎥🎧🎮
December 25, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Merry Christmas from Disposable Media! 🎄
We hope you have a suitably festive time with your loved ones, and get some quality entertainment in as well... 📺🎥🎧🎮
We hope you have a suitably festive time with your loved ones, and get some quality entertainment in as well... 📺🎥🎧🎮
Milsim tactical shooters have enjoyed growth recently but knowing where to start can be daunting. @danthornton.net 's article below highlights some of his own recommendations for those keen to get into the genre:
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/tire...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/tire...
Tired of Call of Duty? It might be time to try MilSim tactical shooters - Disposable Media
Are you finding Black Ops 6 frustrating and getting tired of Call of Duty? It might be time to try MilSim tactical shooters for a change
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December 4, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Milsim tactical shooters have enjoyed growth recently but knowing where to start can be daunting. @danthornton.net 's article below highlights some of his own recommendations for those keen to get into the genre:
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/tire...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/12/tire...
Congrats to @qazimod.bsky.social for finishing Metaphor. We already wrote a bit about it's design; not sure if we'll do more writing before the end-of-year round up.
Qazi says he doesn't blame anyone for considering it in GOTY conversation, but this year has had numerous great RPGs, so we'll see...
Qazi says he doesn't blame anyone for considering it in GOTY conversation, but this year has had numerous great RPGs, so we'll see...
November 6, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Congrats to @qazimod.bsky.social for finishing Metaphor. We already wrote a bit about it's design; not sure if we'll do more writing before the end-of-year round up.
Qazi says he doesn't blame anyone for considering it in GOTY conversation, but this year has had numerous great RPGs, so we'll see...
Qazi says he doesn't blame anyone for considering it in GOTY conversation, but this year has had numerous great RPGs, so we'll see...
Qazi here! I wrote a thing about how my daft brain is causing me to willingly play Metaphor "wrong" for hours. Enjoy. www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/10/back...
Backwards Dungeon Crawling – how not to play Metaphor - Disposable Media
Start by rushing to the boss and then reload and prepare accordingly? No, backwards dungeon crawling is fine, insists Qazi.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk
October 28, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Qazi here! I wrote a thing about how my daft brain is causing me to willingly play Metaphor "wrong" for hours. Enjoy. www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2024/10/back...
As a small peek behind the scenes, there might not be a lot of new games impressions from @qazimod.bsky.social whilst he's several hours deep into Metaphor: ReFantazio. It's a big game.
Hopefully we'll be able to write some extended impressions about it before the end-of-2024 celebrations. :)
Hopefully we'll be able to write some extended impressions about it before the end-of-2024 celebrations. :)
October 18, 2024 at 5:58 PM
As a small peek behind the scenes, there might not be a lot of new games impressions from @qazimod.bsky.social whilst he's several hours deep into Metaphor: ReFantazio. It's a big game.
Hopefully we'll be able to write some extended impressions about it before the end-of-2024 celebrations. :)
Hopefully we'll be able to write some extended impressions about it before the end-of-2024 celebrations. :)