Andrew
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I mostly follow video game people.
Got a weird email today.
August 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Got a weird email today.
Lost Eden for the PC. It was a point-and-click adventure game with 3D pre-rendered backgrounds about dinosaurs and humans coexisting. There were lots of unsettling moments in the game that scared me, and partial credit goes to the amazing soundtrack of Stephane Picq.
August 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Lost Eden for the PC. It was a point-and-click adventure game with 3D pre-rendered backgrounds about dinosaurs and humans coexisting. There were lots of unsettling moments in the game that scared me, and partial credit goes to the amazing soundtrack of Stephane Picq.
I didn't get to see the blood moon last night, but I know that for a brief time all nonbasic lands now produced only red mana. IYKYK #magicthegathering
March 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I didn't get to see the blood moon last night, but I know that for a brief time all nonbasic lands now produced only red mana. IYKYK #magicthegathering
Monster Hunter: Wilds is a good video game.
March 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Monster Hunter: Wilds is a good video game.
Four albums that serve as an introduction to my taste.
Four superb albums in their respective genres:
- Symphony X - Underworld (Metal)
- Carpenter Brut - Trilogy (Synthwave)
- Marcy Playground - Marcy Playground (90's alt)
- Hybrid - I Choose Noise (Electronic)
Four superb albums in their respective genres:
- Symphony X - Underworld (Metal)
- Carpenter Brut - Trilogy (Synthwave)
- Marcy Playground - Marcy Playground (90's alt)
- Hybrid - I Choose Noise (Electronic)
February 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Four albums that serve as an introduction to my taste.
Four superb albums in their respective genres:
- Symphony X - Underworld (Metal)
- Carpenter Brut - Trilogy (Synthwave)
- Marcy Playground - Marcy Playground (90's alt)
- Hybrid - I Choose Noise (Electronic)
Four superb albums in their respective genres:
- Symphony X - Underworld (Metal)
- Carpenter Brut - Trilogy (Synthwave)
- Marcy Playground - Marcy Playground (90's alt)
- Hybrid - I Choose Noise (Electronic)
My kid playing Bugsnax: "This one [Sandopede] is happy and this one [Sub Sandopede] is sad."
Me, to my wife: "Yeah well, I guess if I was the front of a human centipede I would be more happy than one that's in the middle or back."
Me, to my wife: "Yeah well, I guess if I was the front of a human centipede I would be more happy than one that's in the middle or back."
February 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
My kid playing Bugsnax: "This one [Sandopede] is happy and this one [Sub Sandopede] is sad."
Me, to my wife: "Yeah well, I guess if I was the front of a human centipede I would be more happy than one that's in the middle or back."
Me, to my wife: "Yeah well, I guess if I was the front of a human centipede I would be more happy than one that's in the middle or back."
This looks a little different than the final screen I got in my MGS playthrough.
January 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This looks a little different than the final screen I got in my MGS playthrough.
Day 23 - First Pre-Order
The first game I remember pre-ordering was probably Guitar Hero II. It was in my first year of college and I got my copy early because my local store was rad (Warpzone Video Games ftw). I played it with my door open in the dorms and was the coolest guy there. Lol
The first game I remember pre-ordering was probably Guitar Hero II. It was in my first year of college and I got my copy early because my local store was rad (Warpzone Video Games ftw). I played it with my door open in the dorms and was the coolest guy there. Lol
January 19, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Day 23 - First Pre-Order
The first game I remember pre-ordering was probably Guitar Hero II. It was in my first year of college and I got my copy early because my local store was rad (Warpzone Video Games ftw). I played it with my door open in the dorms and was the coolest guy there. Lol
The first game I remember pre-ordering was probably Guitar Hero II. It was in my first year of college and I got my copy early because my local store was rad (Warpzone Video Games ftw). I played it with my door open in the dorms and was the coolest guy there. Lol
Day 22 - Favorite In-Game Quote
"I said my sword was a tool of justice. Not used in anger. Not used for vengeance. But now... Now I'm not so sure. And besides, this isn't my sword." - Raiden, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Cheesy, but in the moment of the game with context, it fuckin' rips.
"I said my sword was a tool of justice. Not used in anger. Not used for vengeance. But now... Now I'm not so sure. And besides, this isn't my sword." - Raiden, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Cheesy, but in the moment of the game with context, it fuckin' rips.
January 6, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Day 22 - Favorite In-Game Quote
"I said my sword was a tool of justice. Not used in anger. Not used for vengeance. But now... Now I'm not so sure. And besides, this isn't my sword." - Raiden, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Cheesy, but in the moment of the game with context, it fuckin' rips.
"I said my sword was a tool of justice. Not used in anger. Not used for vengeance. But now... Now I'm not so sure. And besides, this isn't my sword." - Raiden, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Cheesy, but in the moment of the game with context, it fuckin' rips.
Day 21 - Best Character Customization
I think the last game that had an in-depth CC that I played was Dragon's Dogma II, and it will be hard to top that one. CP2077 and BG3 get honorable mentions for their genital and chest customization.
I think the last game that had an in-depth CC that I played was Dragon's Dogma II, and it will be hard to top that one. CP2077 and BG3 get honorable mentions for their genital and chest customization.
January 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Day 21 - Best Character Customization
I think the last game that had an in-depth CC that I played was Dragon's Dogma II, and it will be hard to top that one. CP2077 and BG3 get honorable mentions for their genital and chest customization.
I think the last game that had an in-depth CC that I played was Dragon's Dogma II, and it will be hard to top that one. CP2077 and BG3 get honorable mentions for their genital and chest customization.
Time to do more of these since I missed a bunch!
Day 18 - Worst Mini Game
I would say that there's probably a Mario Party one that takes the cake, but I've only ever played one or two of those and don't remember them enough. The real answer has to be Blitzball. Ridiculously hard and confusing.
Day 18 - Worst Mini Game
I would say that there's probably a Mario Party one that takes the cake, but I've only ever played one or two of those and don't remember them enough. The real answer has to be Blitzball. Ridiculously hard and confusing.
January 6, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Time to do more of these since I missed a bunch!
Day 18 - Worst Mini Game
I would say that there's probably a Mario Party one that takes the cake, but I've only ever played one or two of those and don't remember them enough. The real answer has to be Blitzball. Ridiculously hard and confusing.
Day 18 - Worst Mini Game
I would say that there's probably a Mario Party one that takes the cake, but I've only ever played one or two of those and don't remember them enough. The real answer has to be Blitzball. Ridiculously hard and confusing.
Day 16 - Best Plot Twist
Hitman: Blood Money
Still one of my favorite endings. Agent 47 is seemingly dead at the end of the game as credits roll, but foreshadowing from an earlier mission hints that he's only incapacitated. What follows is glorious and one of my favorite twists in games.
Hitman: Blood Money
Still one of my favorite endings. Agent 47 is seemingly dead at the end of the game as credits roll, but foreshadowing from an earlier mission hints that he's only incapacitated. What follows is glorious and one of my favorite twists in games.
December 29, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Day 16 - Best Plot Twist
Hitman: Blood Money
Still one of my favorite endings. Agent 47 is seemingly dead at the end of the game as credits roll, but foreshadowing from an earlier mission hints that he's only incapacitated. What follows is glorious and one of my favorite twists in games.
Hitman: Blood Money
Still one of my favorite endings. Agent 47 is seemingly dead at the end of the game as credits roll, but foreshadowing from an earlier mission hints that he's only incapacitated. What follows is glorious and one of my favorite twists in games.
It's only a matter of time.
December 27, 2024 at 12:54 AM
It's only a matter of time.
Day 13 - Best Voice Acting
The Last of Us. The performances in this game are a high watermark for the industry - it's like watching a post-apocalyptic movie. That ending still hits the right notes and I'm glad they largely left it untouched for the TV series. Just an all-timer.
The Last of Us. The performances in this game are a high watermark for the industry - it's like watching a post-apocalyptic movie. That ending still hits the right notes and I'm glad they largely left it untouched for the TV series. Just an all-timer.
December 24, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Day 13 - Best Voice Acting
The Last of Us. The performances in this game are a high watermark for the industry - it's like watching a post-apocalyptic movie. That ending still hits the right notes and I'm glad they largely left it untouched for the TV series. Just an all-timer.
The Last of Us. The performances in this game are a high watermark for the industry - it's like watching a post-apocalyptic movie. That ending still hits the right notes and I'm glad they largely left it untouched for the TV series. Just an all-timer.
Day 12 - Most Annoying Character
Navi and Ashley Graham are both popular choices, but for some reason this guy from F.E.A.R. seems to stick out in my memory.
Navi and Ashley Graham are both popular choices, but for some reason this guy from F.E.A.R. seems to stick out in my memory.
December 22, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Day 12 - Most Annoying Character
Navi and Ashley Graham are both popular choices, but for some reason this guy from F.E.A.R. seems to stick out in my memory.
Navi and Ashley Graham are both popular choices, but for some reason this guy from F.E.A.R. seems to stick out in my memory.
Day 10 - Underrated Game
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Do you like the 40K universe? Well, this is a 4X game that is heavily combat focused so it feels like an RTS, but turn based. Very difficult, but rewarding as each faction plays quite differently.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Do you like the 40K universe? Well, this is a 4X game that is heavily combat focused so it feels like an RTS, but turn based. Very difficult, but rewarding as each faction plays quite differently.
December 22, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Day 10 - Underrated Game
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Do you like the 40K universe? Well, this is a 4X game that is heavily combat focused so it feels like an RTS, but turn based. Very difficult, but rewarding as each faction plays quite differently.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Do you like the 40K universe? Well, this is a 4X game that is heavily combat focused so it feels like an RTS, but turn based. Very difficult, but rewarding as each faction plays quite differently.
I was never really an RPG guy growing up but Dark Cloud 2 had enough similarities to another game I loved - Ocarina Of Time - that the demo got its hooks in me and got me to buy it. It's still one of my favorites.
December 21, 2024 at 11:17 PM
I was never really an RPG guy growing up but Dark Cloud 2 had enough similarities to another game I loved - Ocarina Of Time - that the demo got its hooks in me and got me to buy it. It's still one of my favorites.
Day 3 - Hardest Boss Fight
This one has to be Consort Radahn from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. I think anyone that attempted to fight him would agree. Took me several sessions trying different things until I found a good strategy and collected more upgrades.
This one has to be Consort Radahn from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. I think anyone that attempted to fight him would agree. Took me several sessions trying different things until I found a good strategy and collected more upgrades.
December 13, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Day 3 - Hardest Boss Fight
This one has to be Consort Radahn from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. I think anyone that attempted to fight him would agree. Took me several sessions trying different things until I found a good strategy and collected more upgrades.
This one has to be Consort Radahn from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. I think anyone that attempted to fight him would agree. Took me several sessions trying different things until I found a good strategy and collected more upgrades.
Day 1: Your First Video Game
Descent II
As I explained in my other thread I had played other games before this, but Descent II was the earliest game I remember owning. I got it as a gift after I went to take some standardized test as a kid.
Descent II
As I explained in my other thread I had played other games before this, but Descent II was the earliest game I remember owning. I got it as a gift after I went to take some standardized test as a kid.
December 11, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Day 1: Your First Video Game
Descent II
As I explained in my other thread I had played other games before this, but Descent II was the earliest game I remember owning. I got it as a gift after I went to take some standardized test as a kid.
Descent II
As I explained in my other thread I had played other games before this, but Descent II was the earliest game I remember owning. I got it as a gift after I went to take some standardized test as a kid.
Found this from another user. Seems fun and I don't require any interaction to post so I figured I would do it. Will quote reply for each day's answer.
December 11, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Found this from another user. Seems fun and I don't require any interaction to post so I figured I would do it. Will quote reply for each day's answer.
This guy from the tabletop game Splendor looks like the model they used for Max Payne in Max Payne 2.
December 1, 2024 at 6:32 AM
This guy from the tabletop game Splendor looks like the model they used for Max Payne in Max Payne 2.
Need specific cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket? Get your 3 year-old to pick and open your pack and they will get exactly the card you want - even two variants of it! I literally told him to get a Mewtwo right before opening and I couldn't believe it. #pokemontcgpocket
November 26, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Need specific cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket? Get your 3 year-old to pick and open your pack and they will get exactly the card you want - even two variants of it! I literally told him to get a Mewtwo right before opening and I couldn't believe it. #pokemontcgpocket