Hou the Guardian
@houtheguardian.bsky.social
Video game fanatic. Occasional watcher of film.
On that constant backlog grind.
If you're curious, here's a Google doc with every game I've finished or played to a significant extent. I'm down for essentially anything.
https://shorturl.at/L0mpG
On that constant backlog grind.
If you're curious, here's a Google doc with every game I've finished or played to a significant extent. I'm down for essentially anything.
https://shorturl.at/L0mpG
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Games I've Completed; 2026
Jump King (2019) 8/10
Not exactly Foddian in sensibility nor quality but it still carves a path of its own. Mechanically isn't hard. You quickly acclimate to the invisible bar. An emphasis on music and strong sound instead build a constant dread of failure in you.
Jump King (2019) 8/10
Not exactly Foddian in sensibility nor quality but it still carves a path of its own. Mechanically isn't hard. You quickly acclimate to the invisible bar. An emphasis on music and strong sound instead build a constant dread of failure in you.
Ask and you shall finally recieve. So nice actually getting a decent laver of snow.
January 4, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Ask and you shall finally recieve. So nice actually getting a decent laver of snow.
Games I've Completed; 2026
Jump King (2019) 8/10
Not exactly Foddian in sensibility nor quality but it still carves a path of its own. Mechanically isn't hard. You quickly acclimate to the invisible bar. An emphasis on music and strong sound instead build a constant dread of failure in you.
Jump King (2019) 8/10
Not exactly Foddian in sensibility nor quality but it still carves a path of its own. Mechanically isn't hard. You quickly acclimate to the invisible bar. An emphasis on music and strong sound instead build a constant dread of failure in you.
January 4, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Games I've Completed; 2026
Jump King (2019) 8/10
Not exactly Foddian in sensibility nor quality but it still carves a path of its own. Mechanically isn't hard. You quickly acclimate to the invisible bar. An emphasis on music and strong sound instead build a constant dread of failure in you.
Jump King (2019) 8/10
Not exactly Foddian in sensibility nor quality but it still carves a path of its own. Mechanically isn't hard. You quickly acclimate to the invisible bar. An emphasis on music and strong sound instead build a constant dread of failure in you.
Happy new year folks!
December 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Happy new year folks!
And here it is...
Like last year. This is of course purely preference based and the top row is the only one I've sorted from most favorite, to least most favorite. The rest is alphabetized.
In 2026; I'd like to really buckle in and get around to some high profile titles that I've ignored too long.
Like last year. This is of course purely preference based and the top row is the only one I've sorted from most favorite, to least most favorite. The rest is alphabetized.
In 2026; I'd like to really buckle in and get around to some high profile titles that I've ignored too long.
December 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
And here it is...
Like last year. This is of course purely preference based and the top row is the only one I've sorted from most favorite, to least most favorite. The rest is alphabetized.
In 2026; I'd like to really buckle in and get around to some high profile titles that I've ignored too long.
Like last year. This is of course purely preference based and the top row is the only one I've sorted from most favorite, to least most favorite. The rest is alphabetized.
In 2026; I'd like to really buckle in and get around to some high profile titles that I've ignored too long.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Miss counted because of the layout the files are in, i have finished 165 apparently. wow
Final day of the year which means the big ol' tier list gets pulled out again.
Just tallied the count of games i finished, and it's at a staggering 150.(!) Plus a few i added that I've got a good enough grasp to consider, which by technicality i didn't complete.
Just tallied the count of games i finished, and it's at a staggering 150.(!) Plus a few i added that I've got a good enough grasp to consider, which by technicality i didn't complete.
December 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Miss counted because of the layout the files are in, i have finished 165 apparently. wow
Final day of the year which means the big ol' tier list gets pulled out again.
Just tallied the count of games i finished, and it's at a staggering 150.(!) Plus a few i added that I've got a good enough grasp to consider, which by technicality i didn't complete.
Just tallied the count of games i finished, and it's at a staggering 150.(!) Plus a few i added that I've got a good enough grasp to consider, which by technicality i didn't complete.
December 31, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Final day of the year which means the big ol' tier list gets pulled out again.
Just tallied the count of games i finished, and it's at a staggering 150.(!) Plus a few i added that I've got a good enough grasp to consider, which by technicality i didn't complete.
Just tallied the count of games i finished, and it's at a staggering 150.(!) Plus a few i added that I've got a good enough grasp to consider, which by technicality i didn't complete.
Without hyperbole. We're at the end of the year, and if i had a hyperbolic time chamber i could absolutely create a top 100 games about this year alone!
Here's the games i won't finish this year(but REALLY wanted to):
Here's the games i won't finish this year(but REALLY wanted to):
December 26, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Without hyperbole. We're at the end of the year, and if i had a hyperbolic time chamber i could absolutely create a top 100 games about this year alone!
Here's the games i won't finish this year(but REALLY wanted to):
Here's the games i won't finish this year(but REALLY wanted to):
Another day. Another reminder for the people to abandon Twitter. And this reason might genuinely be the worst addition ever.
And i frankly don't care if some have found work arounds, this update makes it crystal clear artists aren't welcome anymore there.
And i frankly don't care if some have found work arounds, this update makes it crystal clear artists aren't welcome anymore there.
December 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Another day. Another reminder for the people to abandon Twitter. And this reason might genuinely be the worst addition ever.
And i frankly don't care if some have found work arounds, this update makes it crystal clear artists aren't welcome anymore there.
And i frankly don't care if some have found work arounds, this update makes it crystal clear artists aren't welcome anymore there.
Shoutout to the most rapidly autistic a franchise has ever made me.
Danganronpa series shipments and digital sales top 10 million
Total shipments and digital sales for the Danganronpa series have surpassed 10 million units worldwide, Spike Chunsoft announced.
Total shipments and digital sales for the Danganronpa series have surpassed 10 million units worldwide, Spike Chunsoft announced.
Danganronpa series shipments and digital sales top 10 million
Total shipments and digital sales for the Danganronpa series have surpassed 10 million units worldwide, Spike Chunsoft announced.
www.gematsu.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Shoutout to the most rapidly autistic a franchise has ever made me.
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Silksong would have been 3rd if i didn't play that on gog.
I'm terrified of when I'll have to create the tier list for everything i finished.
I'm terrified of when I'll have to create the tier list for everything i finished.
December 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Silksong would have been 3rd if i didn't play that on gog.
I'm terrified of when I'll have to create the tier list for everything i finished.
I'm terrified of when I'll have to create the tier list for everything i finished.
Thinking back on it, could be pretty interesting finally beating that old childhood mistake. Wonder if it even functions on current hardware anymore. After 2025 GOTY season probably.
Imagine a freshly 15 year old at the time just buying these on the basis of their cool covers, and also Spider man was a no brainer. OBVIOUSLY that could only be great!
December 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thinking back on it, could be pretty interesting finally beating that old childhood mistake. Wonder if it even functions on current hardware anymore. After 2025 GOTY season probably.
Didn't play many current games at the time of my early adulthood, because money obviously. But of what i DID play. Duelyst was super good. But speaking of today? Thumper without a doubt!
Quote this with what you would have said your game of the year was at the end of 2016, and what you would say your favourite game of 2016 is now, if it differs
(If you need a more comprehensive refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...)
(If you need a more comprehensive refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...)
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Didn't play many current games at the time of my early adulthood, because money obviously. But of what i DID play. Duelyst was super good. But speaking of today? Thumper without a doubt!
If i hadn't already bought it back when it came out, this would have immediately sold me. Absolutely one of my favorite trailers ever!
December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
If i hadn't already bought it back when it came out, this would have immediately sold me. Absolutely one of my favorite trailers ever!
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
It would probably be kinda arbitrary ruling, but wow do i disagree with the roster. And think every game that has already been nominated for any of the previous categories at all, should be disqualified for players' voice to leave room for variety.
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It would probably be kinda arbitrary ruling, but wow do i disagree with the roster. And think every game that has already been nominated for any of the previous categories at all, should be disqualified for players' voice to leave room for variety.
The Steam awards once again is here. And once again, games have been consistently outstanding this year.
Haven't quite finished Thrasher or Demonschool yet. I can still assure you they absolutely deserve these nominations.
A game from a decade ago BETTER not win anything again.
Haven't quite finished Thrasher or Demonschool yet. I can still assure you they absolutely deserve these nominations.
A game from a decade ago BETTER not win anything again.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Steam awards once again is here. And once again, games have been consistently outstanding this year.
Haven't quite finished Thrasher or Demonschool yet. I can still assure you they absolutely deserve these nominations.
A game from a decade ago BETTER not win anything again.
Haven't quite finished Thrasher or Demonschool yet. I can still assure you they absolutely deserve these nominations.
A game from a decade ago BETTER not win anything again.
Absolute industry standard!
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Absolute industry standard!
Thumper is still solidly in my top 20. So am ecstatic to try it out.
4+ years after we started, THRASHER is now available on Steam for $9.99 with a 10% launch week discount ✨ Play however you like on PC, SteamVR, and Steam Deck!!
Get it here👉 bit.ly/4hQ4V38
Get it here👉 bit.ly/4hQ4V38
November 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Thumper is still solidly in my top 20. So am ecstatic to try it out.
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I found a football pitch in Baby Steps.
I then decided to make an entire video about how it's the best sports game I've played in years. No, seriously!
Hope you enjoy it. Jokey framing aside (or not) I really like how this one came out. If you like it, sharing really helps me out. Cheers!
I then decided to make an entire video about how it's the best sports game I've played in years. No, seriously!
Hope you enjoy it. Jokey framing aside (or not) I really like how this one came out. If you like it, sharing really helps me out. Cheers!
The Secret Best Sports Game You Completely Missed
YouTube video by Writing on Games
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I found a football pitch in Baby Steps.
I then decided to make an entire video about how it's the best sports game I've played in years. No, seriously!
Hope you enjoy it. Jokey framing aside (or not) I really like how this one came out. If you like it, sharing really helps me out. Cheers!
I then decided to make an entire video about how it's the best sports game I've played in years. No, seriously!
Hope you enjoy it. Jokey framing aside (or not) I really like how this one came out. If you like it, sharing really helps me out. Cheers!
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You're JOKING this was approved. The move of large corporations, particularly Nintendo, patenting obvious gameplay ideas that just happen to be executed via software is one of the greatest threats to game development and creativity. How is the USPTO approving these. (Claim breakdown below)
September 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
You're JOKING this was approved. The move of large corporations, particularly Nintendo, patenting obvious gameplay ideas that just happen to be executed via software is one of the greatest threats to game development and creativity. How is the USPTO approving these. (Claim breakdown below)
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BREAKING: Silksong will be out on September 4. Two weeks from today. Really.
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Why ‘Silksong’ Took Seven Years to Make
The highly anticipated indie game has been in production for so long that it’s become an internet meme
www.bloomberg.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
BREAKING: Silksong will be out on September 4. Two weeks from today. Really.
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Hotel Barcelona
Hell is Us
Demonschool
Lego Voyagers
Henry Halfhead
Troublemaker 2
Silent Hill F
Consume Me
And now Silksong is also coming in September. That's only the games I'll pretty confidently get. There's high profile stuff i didn't mention. I'm frankly worried i won't financially recover.
Hell is Us
Demonschool
Lego Voyagers
Henry Halfhead
Troublemaker 2
Silent Hill F
Consume Me
And now Silksong is also coming in September. That's only the games I'll pretty confidently get. There's high profile stuff i didn't mention. I'm frankly worried i won't financially recover.
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Hotel Barcelona
Hell is Us
Demonschool
Lego Voyagers
Henry Halfhead
Troublemaker 2
Silent Hill F
Consume Me
And now Silksong is also coming in September. That's only the games I'll pretty confidently get. There's high profile stuff i didn't mention. I'm frankly worried i won't financially recover.
Hell is Us
Demonschool
Lego Voyagers
Henry Halfhead
Troublemaker 2
Silent Hill F
Consume Me
And now Silksong is also coming in September. That's only the games I'll pretty confidently get. There's high profile stuff i didn't mention. I'm frankly worried i won't financially recover.
Imagine a freshly 15 year old at the time just buying these on the basis of their cool covers, and also Spider man was a no brainer. OBVIOUSLY that could only be great!
August 15, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Imagine a freshly 15 year old at the time just buying these on the basis of their cool covers, and also Spider man was a no brainer. OBVIOUSLY that could only be great!