"what if ben simmons was a different, better player?" is a fun game NBA Analysts have been playing for the better part of 7 years and it's always funny. unfortunately, the main thing with ben simmons is that he remains being just ben simmons.
July 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"what if ben simmons was a different, better player?" is a fun game NBA Analysts have been playing for the better part of 7 years and it's always funny. unfortunately, the main thing with ben simmons is that he remains being just ben simmons.
Donkey Kong Bananza (8.7)
Just a really good 3D platformer! The level design was really strong, the challenge rooms and puzzles were good. General gameplay was fun and clean. Just a good time!
Just a really good 3D platformer! The level design was really strong, the challenge rooms and puzzles were good. General gameplay was fun and clean. Just a good time!
July 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Donkey Kong Bananza (8.7)
Just a really good 3D platformer! The level design was really strong, the challenge rooms and puzzles were good. General gameplay was fun and clean. Just a good time!
Just a really good 3D platformer! The level design was really strong, the challenge rooms and puzzles were good. General gameplay was fun and clean. Just a good time!
You Must Build A Boat (7.7)
A fun mobile game that I didn't realize had a set end credits. I've just been. chipping away at it for the last 7 or so months. Truly "a nice way to spend some time in the morning drinking some coffee".
A fun mobile game that I didn't realize had a set end credits. I've just been. chipping away at it for the last 7 or so months. Truly "a nice way to spend some time in the morning drinking some coffee".
July 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
You Must Build A Boat (7.7)
A fun mobile game that I didn't realize had a set end credits. I've just been. chipping away at it for the last 7 or so months. Truly "a nice way to spend some time in the morning drinking some coffee".
A fun mobile game that I didn't realize had a set end credits. I've just been. chipping away at it for the last 7 or so months. Truly "a nice way to spend some time in the morning drinking some coffee".
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (9.5)
Just a beautiful and fun game, even more so than it's predecessor. The Combat and action feels snappy and fun. Stumbling across harsh landscapes still feels great. A really complete and composed narrative. in conclusion, Kojima Continues To Do It, Furthermore.
Just a beautiful and fun game, even more so than it's predecessor. The Combat and action feels snappy and fun. Stumbling across harsh landscapes still feels great. A really complete and composed narrative. in conclusion, Kojima Continues To Do It, Furthermore.
July 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (9.5)
Just a beautiful and fun game, even more so than it's predecessor. The Combat and action feels snappy and fun. Stumbling across harsh landscapes still feels great. A really complete and composed narrative. in conclusion, Kojima Continues To Do It, Furthermore.
Just a beautiful and fun game, even more so than it's predecessor. The Combat and action feels snappy and fun. Stumbling across harsh landscapes still feels great. A really complete and composed narrative. in conclusion, Kojima Continues To Do It, Furthermore.
To a T (8.3)
Really cute game with incredible music and vibes. I feel like this game could have had another gear to it, but I really liked what was there and enjoyed my time hanging out in the town with those characters.
Really cute game with incredible music and vibes. I feel like this game could have had another gear to it, but I really liked what was there and enjoyed my time hanging out in the town with those characters.
June 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
To a T (8.3)
Really cute game with incredible music and vibes. I feel like this game could have had another gear to it, but I really liked what was there and enjoyed my time hanging out in the town with those characters.
Really cute game with incredible music and vibes. I feel like this game could have had another gear to it, but I really liked what was there and enjoyed my time hanging out in the town with those characters.
Deltarune (Chapters 1-4) (9.8/10)
I loved Undertale and I've loved the first half of Deltarune. The game continues to be a narrative and mechanical masterpiece. Nobody blends mechanics and story as seamlessly as Toby Fox. I don't think it's quite as tight of a narrative as UT but that's fine.
I loved Undertale and I've loved the first half of Deltarune. The game continues to be a narrative and mechanical masterpiece. Nobody blends mechanics and story as seamlessly as Toby Fox. I don't think it's quite as tight of a narrative as UT but that's fine.
June 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Deltarune (Chapters 1-4) (9.8/10)
I loved Undertale and I've loved the first half of Deltarune. The game continues to be a narrative and mechanical masterpiece. Nobody blends mechanics and story as seamlessly as Toby Fox. I don't think it's quite as tight of a narrative as UT but that's fine.
I loved Undertale and I've loved the first half of Deltarune. The game continues to be a narrative and mechanical masterpiece. Nobody blends mechanics and story as seamlessly as Toby Fox. I don't think it's quite as tight of a narrative as UT but that's fine.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (9.5)
What a beautiful game. One of the saddest games (and frankly, pieces of media?) I've ever experienced. It's a love letter to classic JRPGs layered inside a memorable and deep story filled with characters I will take with me for a long time. Absolutely a must-play.
What a beautiful game. One of the saddest games (and frankly, pieces of media?) I've ever experienced. It's a love letter to classic JRPGs layered inside a memorable and deep story filled with characters I will take with me for a long time. Absolutely a must-play.
June 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (9.5)
What a beautiful game. One of the saddest games (and frankly, pieces of media?) I've ever experienced. It's a love letter to classic JRPGs layered inside a memorable and deep story filled with characters I will take with me for a long time. Absolutely a must-play.
What a beautiful game. One of the saddest games (and frankly, pieces of media?) I've ever experienced. It's a love letter to classic JRPGs layered inside a memorable and deep story filled with characters I will take with me for a long time. Absolutely a must-play.
L.A. Noire (7.8)
What a deeply odd game. The pacing is all over the place. The overworld mechanics and interactions are completely unnecessary and half-baked. But I still enjoyed the moment-to-moment detective work a lot. It's a deeply flawed game that never comes together for me, unfortunately.
What a deeply odd game. The pacing is all over the place. The overworld mechanics and interactions are completely unnecessary and half-baked. But I still enjoyed the moment-to-moment detective work a lot. It's a deeply flawed game that never comes together for me, unfortunately.
June 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
L.A. Noire (7.8)
What a deeply odd game. The pacing is all over the place. The overworld mechanics and interactions are completely unnecessary and half-baked. But I still enjoyed the moment-to-moment detective work a lot. It's a deeply flawed game that never comes together for me, unfortunately.
What a deeply odd game. The pacing is all over the place. The overworld mechanics and interactions are completely unnecessary and half-baked. But I still enjoyed the moment-to-moment detective work a lot. It's a deeply flawed game that never comes together for me, unfortunately.
The discord reacts to Rory’s shot onto the green
April 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The discord reacts to Rory’s shot onto the green
FG% NBA-wide is the same or higher than it was in the MJ years and below the 80s when nobody was playing defense most of the time. 3-point misses are not dramatically impacting the total percentage of misses in the game! 9 of the top 30 FG% seasons in NBA history have happened in the last 15 years
April 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
FG% NBA-wide is the same or higher than it was in the MJ years and below the 80s when nobody was playing defense most of the time. 3-point misses are not dramatically impacting the total percentage of misses in the game! 9 of the top 30 FG% seasons in NBA history have happened in the last 15 years
like i'm sorry kirk, come on. how do those corner 3's get created? the ball doesn't just materialize in OG's hand. they're created off of drives into the paint that collapse the defense and are fed via great passes out of the teeth of the defense. the spacing OG provides makes that drive possible.
April 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
like i'm sorry kirk, come on. how do those corner 3's get created? the ball doesn't just materialize in OG's hand. they're created off of drives into the paint that collapse the defense and are fed via great passes out of the teeth of the defense. the spacing OG provides makes that drive possible.
Avowed (7.9)
Idk man. I really liked the first half of this game but it kinda fell apart for me. Didn’t know what to do with its companions. Muddled storylines. I didn’t love the combat overall. But still, the 1st half and the side quests hit for me. I think I’m just kinda over this type of game?
Idk man. I really liked the first half of this game but it kinda fell apart for me. Didn’t know what to do with its companions. Muddled storylines. I didn’t love the combat overall. But still, the 1st half and the side quests hit for me. I think I’m just kinda over this type of game?
April 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Avowed (7.9)
Idk man. I really liked the first half of this game but it kinda fell apart for me. Didn’t know what to do with its companions. Muddled storylines. I didn’t love the combat overall. But still, the 1st half and the side quests hit for me. I think I’m just kinda over this type of game?
Idk man. I really liked the first half of this game but it kinda fell apart for me. Didn’t know what to do with its companions. Muddled storylines. I didn’t love the combat overall. But still, the 1st half and the side quests hit for me. I think I’m just kinda over this type of game?
Refs took these points off the board and they’ll say it wasnt fixed
March 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Refs took these points off the board and they’ll say it wasnt fixed
Wanderstop (8.9)
A beautifully written and thoughtful game centered around the idea of "what does it take to relax". I loved the story and characters of this game. The lifesim elements were relaxed and straightforward but still felt enjoyable to repeat. A game that encourages you to lose yourself.
A beautifully written and thoughtful game centered around the idea of "what does it take to relax". I loved the story and characters of this game. The lifesim elements were relaxed and straightforward but still felt enjoyable to repeat. A game that encourages you to lose yourself.
March 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wanderstop (8.9)
A beautifully written and thoughtful game centered around the idea of "what does it take to relax". I loved the story and characters of this game. The lifesim elements were relaxed and straightforward but still felt enjoyable to repeat. A game that encourages you to lose yourself.
A beautifully written and thoughtful game centered around the idea of "what does it take to relax". I loved the story and characters of this game. The lifesim elements were relaxed and straightforward but still felt enjoyable to repeat. A game that encourages you to lose yourself.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (8.7)
I just love these games so much. Delightful and silly pirate story that was a blast to play the entire time. Definitely a more straightforward narrative than usual, but the combat and pirate battles worked well for me. RGG just never misses!
I just love these games so much. Delightful and silly pirate story that was a blast to play the entire time. Definitely a more straightforward narrative than usual, but the combat and pirate battles worked well for me. RGG just never misses!
March 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (8.7)
I just love these games so much. Delightful and silly pirate story that was a blast to play the entire time. Definitely a more straightforward narrative than usual, but the combat and pirate battles worked well for me. RGG just never misses!
I just love these games so much. Delightful and silly pirate story that was a blast to play the entire time. Definitely a more straightforward narrative than usual, but the combat and pirate battles worked well for me. RGG just never misses!
Wario Land 4 (8.5)
Rightfully considered a classic of the platformer genre. Laid the groundwork for one of the best games of this century in Pizza Tower. Wonderful level design and music flushed out with airtight verbs. Just a delightful all-around game.
Rightfully considered a classic of the platformer genre. Laid the groundwork for one of the best games of this century in Pizza Tower. Wonderful level design and music flushed out with airtight verbs. Just a delightful all-around game.
February 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Wario Land 4 (8.5)
Rightfully considered a classic of the platformer genre. Laid the groundwork for one of the best games of this century in Pizza Tower. Wonderful level design and music flushed out with airtight verbs. Just a delightful all-around game.
Rightfully considered a classic of the platformer genre. Laid the groundwork for one of the best games of this century in Pizza Tower. Wonderful level design and music flushed out with airtight verbs. Just a delightful all-around game.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (7.4)
A perfectly adequate 3D platformer that doesn't overstay its welcome and has some pretty decent level design. There's just not a lot of meat on this bone. IDK I wanted something stupid and simple to play and this was that.
A perfectly adequate 3D platformer that doesn't overstay its welcome and has some pretty decent level design. There's just not a lot of meat on this bone. IDK I wanted something stupid and simple to play and this was that.
February 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (7.4)
A perfectly adequate 3D platformer that doesn't overstay its welcome and has some pretty decent level design. There's just not a lot of meat on this bone. IDK I wanted something stupid and simple to play and this was that.
A perfectly adequate 3D platformer that doesn't overstay its welcome and has some pretty decent level design. There's just not a lot of meat on this bone. IDK I wanted something stupid and simple to play and this was that.
Detroit: Become Human (7.9)
A fantastic-looking game with a meticulously plotted and well-executed narrative structure that, unfortunately, was poorly written imo lol. A game that could not help itself but to lean over every 15 minutes and say "u know this says a lot about modern society right".
A fantastic-looking game with a meticulously plotted and well-executed narrative structure that, unfortunately, was poorly written imo lol. A game that could not help itself but to lean over every 15 minutes and say "u know this says a lot about modern society right".
February 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Detroit: Become Human (7.9)
A fantastic-looking game with a meticulously plotted and well-executed narrative structure that, unfortunately, was poorly written imo lol. A game that could not help itself but to lean over every 15 minutes and say "u know this says a lot about modern society right".
A fantastic-looking game with a meticulously plotted and well-executed narrative structure that, unfortunately, was poorly written imo lol. A game that could not help itself but to lean over every 15 minutes and say "u know this says a lot about modern society right".
Caravan SandWitch (8.3)
This game did a great job at making exploration, collection, and traversal feel fresh and engaging the entirety of its (relatively) short run time. Really good art and characters inside a cool SciFi setting. Definitely worth your time if you're looking for something low-key.
This game did a great job at making exploration, collection, and traversal feel fresh and engaging the entirety of its (relatively) short run time. Really good art and characters inside a cool SciFi setting. Definitely worth your time if you're looking for something low-key.
January 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Caravan SandWitch (8.3)
This game did a great job at making exploration, collection, and traversal feel fresh and engaging the entirety of its (relatively) short run time. Really good art and characters inside a cool SciFi setting. Definitely worth your time if you're looking for something low-key.
This game did a great job at making exploration, collection, and traversal feel fresh and engaging the entirety of its (relatively) short run time. Really good art and characters inside a cool SciFi setting. Definitely worth your time if you're looking for something low-key.
The Stanley Parable (8.2)
This is a really killer narrative Choose Your Own Adventure game. It has a lot of humor wrapped inside a very enjoyable meta-commentary on gaming and the mundanity of modern life. I probably got about half the endings in my three hours with it, which felt good enough for me
This is a really killer narrative Choose Your Own Adventure game. It has a lot of humor wrapped inside a very enjoyable meta-commentary on gaming and the mundanity of modern life. I probably got about half the endings in my three hours with it, which felt good enough for me
January 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Stanley Parable (8.2)
This is a really killer narrative Choose Your Own Adventure game. It has a lot of humor wrapped inside a very enjoyable meta-commentary on gaming and the mundanity of modern life. I probably got about half the endings in my three hours with it, which felt good enough for me
This is a really killer narrative Choose Your Own Adventure game. It has a lot of humor wrapped inside a very enjoyable meta-commentary on gaming and the mundanity of modern life. I probably got about half the endings in my three hours with it, which felt good enough for me
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (8.7)
I can't stress enough how much I appreciated the restraint MG had in making this. In the wrong hands, I would have been frowning at an inventory full of gold-rarity whip handles and 3 skill trees. Just a straightforward adventure game that kicked ass to play.
I can't stress enough how much I appreciated the restraint MG had in making this. In the wrong hands, I would have been frowning at an inventory full of gold-rarity whip handles and 3 skill trees. Just a straightforward adventure game that kicked ass to play.
January 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (8.7)
I can't stress enough how much I appreciated the restraint MG had in making this. In the wrong hands, I would have been frowning at an inventory full of gold-rarity whip handles and 3 skill trees. Just a straightforward adventure game that kicked ass to play.
I can't stress enough how much I appreciated the restraint MG had in making this. In the wrong hands, I would have been frowning at an inventory full of gold-rarity whip handles and 3 skill trees. Just a straightforward adventure game that kicked ass to play.
Okami (8.4/10)
First of the year! So what if I played like half of it in 2024? Really strong game in the 3D Zelda mold. Incredible art design and vibes. It felt very 2006 at times, for better and worse. Still: I had a nice time working through this one. Good game!
First of the year! So what if I played like half of it in 2024? Really strong game in the 3D Zelda mold. Incredible art design and vibes. It felt very 2006 at times, for better and worse. Still: I had a nice time working through this one. Good game!
January 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Okami (8.4/10)
First of the year! So what if I played like half of it in 2024? Really strong game in the 3D Zelda mold. Incredible art design and vibes. It felt very 2006 at times, for better and worse. Still: I had a nice time working through this one. Good game!
First of the year! So what if I played like half of it in 2024? Really strong game in the 3D Zelda mold. Incredible art design and vibes. It felt very 2006 at times, for better and worse. Still: I had a nice time working through this one. Good game!
I’m going to start A Dialogue
December 26, 2024 at 5:12 PM
I’m going to start A Dialogue
Life Is Strange: Before The Storm (8.2/10)
Deck Nine is really good at making these--I definitely like this one more than the OG. That being said, hm, maybe I just don't like the main OG LIS characters that much. That's probably on me, though. Overall good narrative and these are just so well made.
Deck Nine is really good at making these--I definitely like this one more than the OG. That being said, hm, maybe I just don't like the main OG LIS characters that much. That's probably on me, though. Overall good narrative and these are just so well made.
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Life Is Strange: Before The Storm (8.2/10)
Deck Nine is really good at making these--I definitely like this one more than the OG. That being said, hm, maybe I just don't like the main OG LIS characters that much. That's probably on me, though. Overall good narrative and these are just so well made.
Deck Nine is really good at making these--I definitely like this one more than the OG. That being said, hm, maybe I just don't like the main OG LIS characters that much. That's probably on me, though. Overall good narrative and these are just so well made.
Metaphor: ReFantazio (9.7/10)
A beautiful game. All the math, style and characters you love from a Persona put into a fully fresh fantasy setting. Really incredible writing in this game. Late-game combat fell a little flat to me, but otherwise, a really good 90+ hour time.
A beautiful game. All the math, style and characters you love from a Persona put into a fully fresh fantasy setting. Really incredible writing in this game. Late-game combat fell a little flat to me, but otherwise, a really good 90+ hour time.
November 17, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Metaphor: ReFantazio (9.7/10)
A beautiful game. All the math, style and characters you love from a Persona put into a fully fresh fantasy setting. Really incredible writing in this game. Late-game combat fell a little flat to me, but otherwise, a really good 90+ hour time.
A beautiful game. All the math, style and characters you love from a Persona put into a fully fresh fantasy setting. Really incredible writing in this game. Late-game combat fell a little flat to me, but otherwise, a really good 90+ hour time.