Matt-C
@itsthemattc.bsky.social
Games design graduate, chiptune music maker, novice story-writer, content creator, gamer, bearded Brit. Snark, wit and opinions are only my own.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCThBr_vFUSbJWNV_XVF1K9A/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCThBr_vFUSbJWNV_XVF1K9A/
New video time... okay, technically not NEW new, but I wound up forgetting on the day. Either way, we have a Meta Knight Amiibo to check out, so let's do it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=POTr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=POTr...
This Meta Knight Amiibo Is SUPER SLIPPERY
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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December 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
New video time... okay, technically not NEW new, but I wound up forgetting on the day. Either way, we have a Meta Knight Amiibo to check out, so let's do it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=POTr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=POTr...
New video time. It's another piece of the Marvel Rivals backlog today, and it revolves around a chance encounter with two random players that prove to be our unspoken companions throughout the rest of the session. How will that fare?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWhC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWhC...
Joe Finds His True Love
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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December 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
New video time. It's another piece of the Marvel Rivals backlog today, and it revolves around a chance encounter with two random players that prove to be our unspoken companions throughout the rest of the session. How will that fare?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWhC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWhC...
New video time. If there's one game I had on my "to-play" list, Balatro would be one of the key frontrunners. There's been plenty of buzz around the game, plenty of intrigue and the dopamine rush of making number go up. Let's jump in and get to grips, shall we?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f4m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f4m...
How Matt Solved Balatro In Less Than 2 Hours
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New video time. If there's one game I had on my "to-play" list, Balatro would be one of the key frontrunners. There's been plenty of buzz around the game, plenty of intrigue and the dopamine rush of making number go up. Let's jump in and get to grips, shall we?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f4m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f4m...
New video time. I ask simply: how hard can it be to get a multiplayer game to co-operate when it didn't have egregious multiplayer issues before? Well, that's a question for Gearbox and 2K to answer as I try to get Risk Of Rain 2's Alloyed Collective to function.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u9m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u9m...
Risk Of Rain 2's Alloyed Collective Is Good... When It Actually Wants To Work
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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December 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
New video time. I ask simply: how hard can it be to get a multiplayer game to co-operate when it didn't have egregious multiplayer issues before? Well, that's a question for Gearbox and 2K to answer as I try to get Risk Of Rain 2's Alloyed Collective to function.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u9m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u9m...
New video time. The Mario Galaxy Movie trailer is likely still fresh on the ol' brainspace, which is just as well, because I've got a Rosalina Amiibo to train up. Will she prove to be as awesome as we saw in that trailer? We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4j...
How Powerful Can A Rosalina Amiibo Be?
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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December 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
New video time. The Mario Galaxy Movie trailer is likely still fresh on the ol' brainspace, which is just as well, because I've got a Rosalina Amiibo to train up. Will she prove to be as awesome as we saw in that trailer? We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ4j...
New video time. So, The Binding Of Isaac has changed a fair bit since the last time I played (where I got Dead God and 100%'d everything at the time). It was only a matter of time before I delved back in, so let's get reacquainted and see if anything new pops up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Df-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Df-...
Returning To The Binding Of Isaac With A HUGE Rig
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
New video time. So, The Binding Of Isaac has changed a fair bit since the last time I played (where I got Dead God and 100%'d everything at the time). It was only a matter of time before I delved back in, so let's get reacquainted and see if anything new pops up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Df-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Df-...
New video time. I need to get the latter half of my Amiibo line-up done sharpish, so let's start on that with none other than Pac-Man. Don't know how he fares in this sort of thing, but there's only one way to find out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh0z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh0z...
This Pac-Man Amiibo Is WILDLY Unpredictable
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
New video time. I need to get the latter half of my Amiibo line-up done sharpish, so let's start on that with none other than Pac-Man. Don't know how he fares in this sort of thing, but there's only one way to find out.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh0z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh0z...
New video time, and with no S5+ Rivals videos on the agenda for the time being, it's a good opportunity to start cleaning out my remaining Rivals footage archive. Just as well we've got some good stuff to show to start off...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lei5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lei5...
Possibly The Funniest Marvel Rivals Session I've Had
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
New video time, and with no S5+ Rivals videos on the agenda for the time being, it's a good opportunity to start cleaning out my remaining Rivals footage archive. Just as well we've got some good stuff to show to start off...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lei5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lei5...
New video time. Shouldn't have taken as long as it did, but we've got one last Risk Of Rain 2 challenge run before Alloyed Collective hits. So before it drops, it's time to collect every badge on Petrichor V and show Mithrix who's really the champion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o249...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o249...
Can You Beat Risk Of Rain 2 As A Pokémon Trainer?
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New video time. Shouldn't have taken as long as it did, but we've got one last Risk Of Rain 2 challenge run before Alloyed Collective hits. So before it drops, it's time to collect every badge on Petrichor V and show Mithrix who's really the champion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o249...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o249...
New video time. So, Nintendo & Illumination put out a more real trailer for the Mario Galaxy Movie, continuing from the previous Pratt-a-tat experience. How does it look? What do I think? I'm sure my tired mind can provide the answers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvYv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvYv...
I'm Not Sure How To Feel About The Mario Galaxy Movie...
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New video time. So, Nintendo & Illumination put out a more real trailer for the Mario Galaxy Movie, continuing from the previous Pratt-a-tat experience. How does it look? What do I think? I'm sure my tired mind can provide the answers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvYv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvYv...
New video time. I've had a lot of Daredevil footage sitting around in my archives when he was fresh in Marvel Rivals, so let's finally make use of it and get some plays done. How is he? Well, we'll see how he handles in the video, right?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ql1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ql1...
The Daredevil Experience (Marvel Rivals Montage)
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
New video time. I've had a lot of Daredevil footage sitting around in my archives when he was fresh in Marvel Rivals, so let's finally make use of it and get some plays done. How is he? Well, we'll see how he handles in the video, right?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ql1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ql1...
New video time. Sometimes you just need a good ol' romp through Risk Of Rain 2 while playing as a certified powerhouse, and they don't come too much better than the modded Ganondorf. Can I make it to Mithrix and beat his head in? We'd best find out...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6elB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6elB...
Can You Beat Risk Of Rain 2 As Ganondorf?
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
New video time. Sometimes you just need a good ol' romp through Risk Of Rain 2 while playing as a certified powerhouse, and they don't come too much better than the modded Ganondorf. Can I make it to Mithrix and beat his head in? We'd best find out...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6elB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6elB...
New video time, and it's time to get my Amiibo shenanigans back on track. It's Game & Watch up to the plate this time, and this son of a gun can get reeeeeaaaaally lucky with his RNG mechanics with the way I set him up. How lucky? Only one way to find out...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ID4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ID4...
This Game & Watch Amiibo Has ALL Of The Luck
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
New video time, and it's time to get my Amiibo shenanigans back on track. It's Game & Watch up to the plate this time, and this son of a gun can get reeeeeaaaaally lucky with his RNG mechanics with the way I set him up. How lucky? Only one way to find out...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ID4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ID4...
New video time, and with October closing out, it's time to end the spooky month and Spooky Spectaculars. Naturally, there's one thing I've got left to do, and that's to clear up the new maps' contracts in TF2's Scream Fortress event this year. Let's do it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4j...
How Were The Scream Fortress 2025 Maps?
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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November 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
New video time, and with October closing out, it's time to end the spooky month and Spooky Spectaculars. Naturally, there's one thing I've got left to do, and that's to clear up the new maps' contracts in TF2's Scream Fortress event this year. Let's do it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu4j...
New video time, and it's the penultimate Spooky Spectacular. This one sees me go through FAITH: The Unholy Trinity... or rather, Chapter 1 of FAITH: The Unholy Trinity. Seems like we need to perform an unauthorised exorcism on someone. What could go wrong?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd2c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd2c...
I Got Lost In FAITH: Chapter 1
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
New video time, and it's the penultimate Spooky Spectacular. This one sees me go through FAITH: The Unholy Trinity... or rather, Chapter 1 of FAITH: The Unholy Trinity. Seems like we need to perform an unauthorised exorcism on someone. What could go wrong?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd2c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd2c...
New video time. It's time to wrap up the final completion mark I need in The Binding Of Isaac, and it's to beat The Beast as Tainted Keeper. I've powered my way through all of the other marks, so it's time to jump the final hurdle. Let's do it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLFx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLFx...
I Finally Did It...
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
New video time. It's time to wrap up the final completion mark I need in The Binding Of Isaac, and it's to beat The Beast as Tainted Keeper. I've powered my way through all of the other marks, so it's time to jump the final hurdle. Let's do it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLFx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLFx...
New video time. So, recently, Marvel Rivals put out a PVE mode based on Marvel Zombies. Right during my Spooky Spectacular timeframe, too, so clearly it was meant to be. Let's take a dive in and see just how everything ticks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT-h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT-h...
Marvel Rivals Zombies Is Incredibly Goofy (And I Love It)
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
New video time. So, recently, Marvel Rivals put out a PVE mode based on Marvel Zombies. Right during my Spooky Spectacular timeframe, too, so clearly it was meant to be. Let's take a dive in and see just how everything ticks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT-h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT-h...
New video time. It's another Spooky Spectacular, and this one's a bit of an oddball in Distance, a racing game with some spooky undertones. Sounds riveting. Shall we see what's what?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwVn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwVn...
Distance Is Technically A Horror Game
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
New video time. It's another Spooky Spectacular, and this one's a bit of an oddball in Distance, a racing game with some spooky undertones. Sounds riveting. Shall we see what's what?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwVn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwVn...
New video time. A while ago, I did a miniseries where I sent Smash characters on the Death Road To Canada. I thought I'd bring it back, but with a bit of a spin so as to get into the meat of the action sooner. Who knows what could come from this?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGs1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGs1...
Whoever The Wheel Lands On Goes To Canada
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
New video time. A while ago, I did a miniseries where I sent Smash characters on the Death Road To Canada. I thought I'd bring it back, but with a bit of a spin so as to get into the meat of the action sooner. Who knows what could come from this?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGs1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGs1...
New video time. Haven't done a challenge run for Risk Of Rain 2 in a while, so let's remedy that. And it's a particularly on-brand challenge, as we get to have a big and persistent zombie chase us to the ends of the earth. Very fitting for the spooky season!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E00E...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E00E...
Can You Beat Risk Of Rain 2 While Being Chased By Nemesis T-Type?
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New video time. Haven't done a challenge run for Risk Of Rain 2 in a while, so let's remedy that. And it's a particularly on-brand challenge, as we get to have a big and persistent zombie chase us to the ends of the earth. Very fitting for the spooky season!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E00E...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E00E...
New video time. Time for another Spooky Spectacular, and it's another game I haven't touched in a while, and that's Don't Starve. Survival games are not usually my forte, but maybe through this creepy and atmospheric experience, I'll be in my element...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFzp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFzp...
I Pit Don't Starve's Mobs Against Each Other
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
New video time. Time for another Spooky Spectacular, and it's another game I haven't touched in a while, and that's Don't Starve. Survival games are not usually my forte, but maybe through this creepy and atmospheric experience, I'll be in my element...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFzp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFzp...
New video time. Spooktacular #4 hits for the month of October. And this one's a return to a game I haven't touched for a couple of years: Dead Estate. Things have changed quite a lot since the last time I ventured the manor. Why don't we drop in and see what's what?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3zY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3zY...
Somehow, Dead Estate Returned
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
New video time. Spooktacular #4 hits for the month of October. And this one's a return to a game I haven't touched for a couple of years: Dead Estate. Things have changed quite a lot since the last time I ventured the manor. Why don't we drop in and see what's what?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3zY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3zY...
New video time. Usually, in The Binding Of Isaac, TMTRAINER is an item that you pick up once for a laugh and then ignore it if you want a sustainable run. I decided to not do that in this one, and let's just say that things wound up getting out of hand fast...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_xm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_xm...
I Accidentally Caused A MASSIVE Run Rig Via TMTRAINER
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
New video time. Usually, in The Binding Of Isaac, TMTRAINER is an item that you pick up once for a laugh and then ignore it if you want a sustainable run. I decided to not do that in this one, and let's just say that things wound up getting out of hand fast...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_xm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_xm...
New video time. It's the third Spooky Spectacular, which is a little late, but whatever. It's Organ Trail - a parody of Oregon Trail but with zombies and everything that entails. Things can easily go wrong... so let's see if me and my crew can make it all the way.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ1X...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ1X...
Not Everyone Survived The Organ Trail...
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
New video time. It's the third Spooky Spectacular, which is a little late, but whatever. It's Organ Trail - a parody of Oregon Trail but with zombies and everything that entails. Things can easily go wrong... so let's see if me and my crew can make it all the way.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ1X...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ1X...
New video time. I'm tired and stressed, so let's keep this brief. Payday 2 challenge run, but we're acting like it's 2013 and only using the tools available to us at the time. Let's see if I can actually make it all the way, unlike the Toy Weapons challenge...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooof...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooof...
Can You Beat Payday 2 With Only Launch Day Weapons?
YouTube video by ItsTheMattC
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October 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
New video time. I'm tired and stressed, so let's keep this brief. Payday 2 challenge run, but we're acting like it's 2013 and only using the tools available to us at the time. Let's see if I can actually make it all the way, unlike the Toy Weapons challenge...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooof...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooof...