Eric Gronkiewicz
@gronkubus.bsky.social
Musician, writer, TTRPG nerd, cat dad, clothes horse. #VintageStyleNotVintageValues
My band: https://www.thedonnybrooksband.com
My band: https://www.thedonnybrooksband.com
Day 17
Everyone sings the praises of Baldur’s Gate and Planescape, but this was the game that made me fall in love with cRPGs. I wish more games let you custom-build your entire party from scratch, and the soundtrack absolutely slaps.
Everyone sings the praises of Baldur’s Gate and Planescape, but this was the game that made me fall in love with cRPGs. I wish more games let you custom-build your entire party from scratch, and the soundtrack absolutely slaps.
September 21, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Day 17
Everyone sings the praises of Baldur’s Gate and Planescape, but this was the game that made me fall in love with cRPGs. I wish more games let you custom-build your entire party from scratch, and the soundtrack absolutely slaps.
Everyone sings the praises of Baldur’s Gate and Planescape, but this was the game that made me fall in love with cRPGs. I wish more games let you custom-build your entire party from scratch, and the soundtrack absolutely slaps.
Day 16
Probably my favorite fighting game, I know lots of people prefer IV, but III’s tactical mode was a fun little addition that sets it apart from so many other games. Maybe I just hate fighting games and prefer strategy games?
Probably my favorite fighting game, I know lots of people prefer IV, but III’s tactical mode was a fun little addition that sets it apart from so many other games. Maybe I just hate fighting games and prefer strategy games?
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Day 16
Probably my favorite fighting game, I know lots of people prefer IV, but III’s tactical mode was a fun little addition that sets it apart from so many other games. Maybe I just hate fighting games and prefer strategy games?
Probably my favorite fighting game, I know lots of people prefer IV, but III’s tactical mode was a fun little addition that sets it apart from so many other games. Maybe I just hate fighting games and prefer strategy games?
Day 15
Probably also my favorite rhythm game, and easily my favorite Wii U game.
Probably also my favorite rhythm game, and easily my favorite Wii U game.
September 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Day 15
Probably also my favorite rhythm game, and easily my favorite Wii U game.
Probably also my favorite rhythm game, and easily my favorite Wii U game.
Day 14
I’ve only beaten this game once, but it took me something like 140 hours. Well worth it though!
I’ve only beaten this game once, but it took me something like 140 hours. Well worth it though!
September 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Day 14
I’ve only beaten this game once, but it took me something like 140 hours. Well worth it though!
I’ve only beaten this game once, but it took me something like 140 hours. Well worth it though!
Day 13
Every character’s arc is so good, especially Vivi and Freya, and Wueen Brahne and Kuja are some of the franchise’s best villains, but the meta-storytelling with Zidane’s theater troupe and the play-within-a-play really makes the writing in this one stand out.
Every character’s arc is so good, especially Vivi and Freya, and Wueen Brahne and Kuja are some of the franchise’s best villains, but the meta-storytelling with Zidane’s theater troupe and the play-within-a-play really makes the writing in this one stand out.
September 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Day 13
Every character’s arc is so good, especially Vivi and Freya, and Wueen Brahne and Kuja are some of the franchise’s best villains, but the meta-storytelling with Zidane’s theater troupe and the play-within-a-play really makes the writing in this one stand out.
Every character’s arc is so good, especially Vivi and Freya, and Wueen Brahne and Kuja are some of the franchise’s best villains, but the meta-storytelling with Zidane’s theater troupe and the play-within-a-play really makes the writing in this one stand out.
Day 12
“When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don’t want your damn lemons- what the hell am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life’s manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am?”
“When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don’t want your damn lemons- what the hell am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life’s manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am?”
September 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Day 12
“When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don’t want your damn lemons- what the hell am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life’s manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am?”
“When life gives you lemons, don’t make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don’t want your damn lemons- what the hell am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life’s manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am?”
Day 11
This game makes you think a lot about life, reality, and the kind of legacy you might leave behind. The ending still makes me tear up a little, just thinking about it.
This game makes you think a lot about life, reality, and the kind of legacy you might leave behind. The ending still makes me tear up a little, just thinking about it.
September 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Day 11
This game makes you think a lot about life, reality, and the kind of legacy you might leave behind. The ending still makes me tear up a little, just thinking about it.
This game makes you think a lot about life, reality, and the kind of legacy you might leave behind. The ending still makes me tear up a little, just thinking about it.
Day 10
I’m sorry, I know it was groundbreaking when it came out and I actually really enjoy the game, but it’s just not as good as some other titles in the series that don’t get nearly enough recognition.
I’m sorry, I know it was groundbreaking when it came out and I actually really enjoy the game, but it’s just not as good as some other titles in the series that don’t get nearly enough recognition.
September 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Day 10
I’m sorry, I know it was groundbreaking when it came out and I actually really enjoy the game, but it’s just not as good as some other titles in the series that don’t get nearly enough recognition.
I’m sorry, I know it was groundbreaking when it came out and I actually really enjoy the game, but it’s just not as good as some other titles in the series that don’t get nearly enough recognition.
Day 9
I adore Stardew Valley, and I can’t wait to see what Eric Barons has in store for his second game.
I adore Stardew Valley, and I can’t wait to see what Eric Barons has in store for his second game.
September 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Day 9
I adore Stardew Valley, and I can’t wait to see what Eric Barons has in store for his second game.
I adore Stardew Valley, and I can’t wait to see what Eric Barons has in store for his second game.
Day 8
“Welcome to die!”
“Welcome to die!”
September 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Day 8
“Welcome to die!”
“Welcome to die!”
Day 7
I’ll be honest, I haven’t played a ton of games that heavily feature zombies, and I already used Planescape: Torment, but I remember being very impressed by Dead Rising when it was released. Maybe I’ll get around to filling that zombie-shaped hole in my gaming history one day!
I’ll be honest, I haven’t played a ton of games that heavily feature zombies, and I already used Planescape: Torment, but I remember being very impressed by Dead Rising when it was released. Maybe I’ll get around to filling that zombie-shaped hole in my gaming history one day!
September 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Day 7
I’ll be honest, I haven’t played a ton of games that heavily feature zombies, and I already used Planescape: Torment, but I remember being very impressed by Dead Rising when it was released. Maybe I’ll get around to filling that zombie-shaped hole in my gaming history one day!
I’ll be honest, I haven’t played a ton of games that heavily feature zombies, and I already used Planescape: Torment, but I remember being very impressed by Dead Rising when it was released. Maybe I’ll get around to filling that zombie-shaped hole in my gaming history one day!
Day 6
Vivi’s storyline, and Freya’s, are some of the earliest memories I have of becoming emotional at a video game.
Vivi’s storyline, and Freya’s, are some of the earliest memories I have of becoming emotional at a video game.
September 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Day 6
Vivi’s storyline, and Freya’s, are some of the earliest memories I have of becoming emotional at a video game.
Vivi’s storyline, and Freya’s, are some of the earliest memories I have of becoming emotional at a video game.
Day 5
This game has caused more fights with my friends than any other. If you know, you know.
This game has caused more fights with my friends than any other. If you know, you know.
September 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Day 5
This game has caused more fights with my friends than any other. If you know, you know.
This game has caused more fights with my friends than any other. If you know, you know.
Day 4
This is cheating a little bit, since it came out in Japan in 1986, and was only released in the US in 1989, but it was difficult for me to find a game that had a release in my birth year that I had spent any significant amount of time playing. I loved these games as a kid.
This is cheating a little bit, since it came out in Japan in 1986, and was only released in the US in 1989, but it was difficult for me to find a game that had a release in my birth year that I had spent any significant amount of time playing. I loved these games as a kid.
September 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Day 4
This is cheating a little bit, since it came out in Japan in 1986, and was only released in the US in 1989, but it was difficult for me to find a game that had a release in my birth year that I had spent any significant amount of time playing. I loved these games as a kid.
This is cheating a little bit, since it came out in Japan in 1986, and was only released in the US in 1989, but it was difficult for me to find a game that had a release in my birth year that I had spent any significant amount of time playing. I loved these games as a kid.
Day 3
A revolutionary RPG, I still don’t think the depth and creativity of this game has been equaled. It’s only $10 on GOG, go play it and thank me later.
A revolutionary RPG, I still don’t think the depth and creativity of this game has been equaled. It’s only $10 on GOG, go play it and thank me later.
September 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Day 3
A revolutionary RPG, I still don’t think the depth and creativity of this game has been equaled. It’s only $10 on GOG, go play it and thank me later.
A revolutionary RPG, I still don’t think the depth and creativity of this game has been equaled. It’s only $10 on GOG, go play it and thank me later.
Day 2
Supergiant’s games are known for their soundtracks through the incredible work of Darren Korb, but the torchy, jazzy vocals of Ashley Barrett against Korb’s glitchy, triphop-influenced goodness really make this one shine for me.
Supergiant’s games are known for their soundtracks through the incredible work of Darren Korb, but the torchy, jazzy vocals of Ashley Barrett against Korb’s glitchy, triphop-influenced goodness really make this one shine for me.
September 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Day 2
Supergiant’s games are known for their soundtracks through the incredible work of Darren Korb, but the torchy, jazzy vocals of Ashley Barrett against Korb’s glitchy, triphop-influenced goodness really make this one shine for me.
Supergiant’s games are known for their soundtracks through the incredible work of Darren Korb, but the torchy, jazzy vocals of Ashley Barrett against Korb’s glitchy, triphop-influenced goodness really make this one shine for me.
Day 1
A classic, one of my earliest memories was getting an NES for Christmas from my cousin when I was maybe 5 or 6, I never got past World 4 but I played this game (the Mario/Duck Hunt combo cartridge, no less) a lot as a kid.
A classic, one of my earliest memories was getting an NES for Christmas from my cousin when I was maybe 5 or 6, I never got past World 4 but I played this game (the Mario/Duck Hunt combo cartridge, no less) a lot as a kid.
September 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Day 1
A classic, one of my earliest memories was getting an NES for Christmas from my cousin when I was maybe 5 or 6, I never got past World 4 but I played this game (the Mario/Duck Hunt combo cartridge, no less) a lot as a kid.
A classic, one of my earliest memories was getting an NES for Christmas from my cousin when I was maybe 5 or 6, I never got past World 4 but I played this game (the Mario/Duck Hunt combo cartridge, no less) a lot as a kid.
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 12: Final Fantasy Tactics
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 12: Final Fantasy Tactics
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December 29, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 12: Final Fantasy Tactics
#games
#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 12: Final Fantasy Tactics
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#gamechallenge
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 11: Icewind Dale II
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 11: Icewind Dale II
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December 28, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 11: Icewind Dale II
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#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 11: Icewind Dale II
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Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Persona 5
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Persona 5
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December 26, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Persona 5
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#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Persona 5
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Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Final Fantasy IX
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Final Fantasy IX
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December 25, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Final Fantasy IX
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#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 9: Final Fantasy IX
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Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 8: Planescape: Torment
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 8: Planescape: Torment
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December 24, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 8: Planescape: Torment
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#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 8: Planescape: Torment
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Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 7: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 7: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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December 22, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 7: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 7: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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#gamechallenge
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 6: Persona 3
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 6: Persona 3
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December 21, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 6: Persona 3
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#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 6: Persona 3
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Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 5: Transistor
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One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 5: Transistor
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December 21, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Choose 20 games that greatly influence you.
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 5: Transistor
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#gamechallenge
One game per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, no particular order.
Day 5: Transistor
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#gamechallenge