ben ✨
@pastelplanetoid.bsky.social
🌈 inclusivity, indie and nintendo games ⋆ ˚｡
Indie game writer and copy editor at Patch Magazine | digital analyst | occasional gaming content creator | INFJ-T | books | horror | alt rock music | DMs open 🌼
Indie game writer and copy editor at Patch Magazine | digital analyst | occasional gaming content creator | INFJ-T | books | horror | alt rock music | DMs open 🌼
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ben ✨
@pastelplanetoid.bsky.social
· Jan 20
ben (Pastel Planetoid)
ben (Pastel Planetoid): Writer, Digital Analyst, Content Creator
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🌸 Updating my intro now I have a carrd!
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Hi I’m ben, 25 from the UK, a video game writer and enthusiast :)
🦋 Things I love:
- Indie games
- Nintendo
- Alt rock/doomgaze
- Cozy games
- Horror
- Cute things
- Inclusivity
- Fantasy/gothic books
- Retro games
#promosky
pastelplanetoid.carrd.co
Hi I’m ben, 25 from the UK, a video game writer and enthusiast :)
🦋 Things I love:
- Indie games
- Nintendo
- Alt rock/doomgaze
- Cozy games
- Horror
- Cute things
- Inclusivity
- Fantasy/gothic books
- Retro games
#promosky
Dragon Quest 11 is absolutely wonderful
Can’t believe it’s taken me this many years to play a Dragon Quest game but I’m fully on board. Definitely planning to play the older ones afterwards
Can’t believe it’s taken me this many years to play a Dragon Quest game but I’m fully on board. Definitely planning to play the older ones afterwards
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Dragon Quest 11 is absolutely wonderful
Can’t believe it’s taken me this many years to play a Dragon Quest game but I’m fully on board. Definitely planning to play the older ones afterwards
Can’t believe it’s taken me this many years to play a Dragon Quest game but I’m fully on board. Definitely planning to play the older ones afterwards
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In a moment of serendipity, I ended up finishing this piece I’ve been working on for quite awhile now (chipping away between other works) in time for Halloween, AND it’s spooky themed!
I think I started this in September. Maybe even August, lol
At any rate- Happy #Halloween! :D
#art #illustration
I think I started this in September. Maybe even August, lol
At any rate- Happy #Halloween! :D
#art #illustration
October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In a moment of serendipity, I ended up finishing this piece I’ve been working on for quite awhile now (chipping away between other works) in time for Halloween, AND it’s spooky themed!
I think I started this in September. Maybe even August, lol
At any rate- Happy #Halloween! :D
#art #illustration
I think I started this in September. Maybe even August, lol
At any rate- Happy #Halloween! :D
#art #illustration
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Get ready for the latest Wholesome Snack this December 9, 2025 starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Get ready for the latest Wholesome Snack this December 9, 2025 starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
this old Toys R Us advert with a kid looking extremely excited and happy next to silent hill 2 is cracking me up
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
this old Toys R Us advert with a kid looking extremely excited and happy next to silent hill 2 is cracking me up
I live for the times when I play through a game smiling throughout and think “yeah I’m so grateful that video games exist and there’s people out there passionate enough to make this”
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I live for the times when I play through a game smiling throughout and think “yeah I’m so grateful that video games exist and there’s people out there passionate enough to make this”
It feels like every year that goes by, I get more and more enjoyment from puzzle games, especially logic puzzle games
They make me very happy
They make me very happy
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It feels like every year that goes by, I get more and more enjoyment from puzzle games, especially logic puzzle games
They make me very happy
They make me very happy
I find it baffling how “playing video games” or “reading a book” is still such a widely frowned upon response when someone asks if you have plans for the weekend 🙃
October 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I find it baffling how “playing video games” or “reading a book” is still such a widely frowned upon response when someone asks if you have plans for the weekend 🙃
Final Fantasy Tactics is SO good
Best strategy RPG I’ve played since I first discovered Fire Emblem 7
The new voice acting is wonderful too 🩵
Best strategy RPG I’ve played since I first discovered Fire Emblem 7
The new voice acting is wonderful too 🩵
October 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Final Fantasy Tactics is SO good
Best strategy RPG I’ve played since I first discovered Fire Emblem 7
The new voice acting is wonderful too 🩵
Best strategy RPG I’ve played since I first discovered Fire Emblem 7
The new voice acting is wonderful too 🩵
Silksong 100%!
I adored it, everything I hoped it would be and more 🥺
I adored it, everything I hoped it would be and more 🥺
September 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Silksong 100%!
I adored it, everything I hoped it would be and more 🥺
I adored it, everything I hoped it would be and more 🥺
Silksong is absolutely huge, and highly polished, I’m in no way surprised it took them 6 years to make this
It never stops opening up and revealing more and more, with seemingly very hidden secrets unravelling entirely new areas
It’s so much fun and some of the late-game bosses are truly legendary
It never stops opening up and revealing more and more, with seemingly very hidden secrets unravelling entirely new areas
It’s so much fun and some of the late-game bosses are truly legendary
September 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Silksong is absolutely huge, and highly polished, I’m in no way surprised it took them 6 years to make this
It never stops opening up and revealing more and more, with seemingly very hidden secrets unravelling entirely new areas
It’s so much fun and some of the late-game bosses are truly legendary
It never stops opening up and revealing more and more, with seemingly very hidden secrets unravelling entirely new areas
It’s so much fun and some of the late-game bosses are truly legendary
There’s something really intriguing about seeing an advert for a FromSoft game before they gained popularly with Demons/Dark Souls
📖 Bytes of Game Ads 📺
"Is this world a tragedy? Now is the time to test your soul."
Kit and I played through the PS3 version of Demon's Souls for the first time earlier in the year (she's a long time Souls fan, and I've gained an appreciation in recent years) and really enjoyed it.
"Is this world a tragedy? Now is the time to test your soul."
Kit and I played through the PS3 version of Demon's Souls for the first time earlier in the year (she's a long time Souls fan, and I've gained an appreciation in recent years) and really enjoyed it.
September 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
There’s something really intriguing about seeing an advert for a FromSoft game before they gained popularly with Demons/Dark Souls
Team Cherry did it again
Genuinely 10/10 so far, Silksong feels like Sekiro or Elden Ring in comparison to Hollow Knight’s Dark Souls
I had no doubts it would be great but I didn’t expect them to top the original in many respects, crazy stuff
Boss fights feel like a dance, the movement is perfect
Genuinely 10/10 so far, Silksong feels like Sekiro or Elden Ring in comparison to Hollow Knight’s Dark Souls
I had no doubts it would be great but I didn’t expect them to top the original in many respects, crazy stuff
Boss fights feel like a dance, the movement is perfect
September 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Team Cherry did it again
Genuinely 10/10 so far, Silksong feels like Sekiro or Elden Ring in comparison to Hollow Knight’s Dark Souls
I had no doubts it would be great but I didn’t expect them to top the original in many respects, crazy stuff
Boss fights feel like a dance, the movement is perfect
Genuinely 10/10 so far, Silksong feels like Sekiro or Elden Ring in comparison to Hollow Knight’s Dark Souls
I had no doubts it would be great but I didn’t expect them to top the original in many respects, crazy stuff
Boss fights feel like a dance, the movement is perfect
the purple one 🥺
September 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
the purple one 🥺
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Voting for Patch of Approval 2025 is open! 🗳️ Our team has hand-picked this year’s nominees and now it’s your turn to choose the winners! Cast your vote at [https://patchmagazine.co.uk/pages/patch-of-approval] before September 25th, 2025, 18:00 BST. The results will be revealed in our November issue!
September 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Voting for Patch of Approval 2025 is open! 🗳️ Our team has hand-picked this year’s nominees and now it’s your turn to choose the winners! Cast your vote at [https://patchmagazine.co.uk/pages/patch-of-approval] before September 25th, 2025, 18:00 BST. The results will be revealed in our November issue!
Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch 2 is dreamy
I forgot how damn good this game is - with the 60fps and additional levels, I think it’s 3D Mario tier
I forgot how damn good this game is - with the 60fps and additional levels, I think it’s 3D Mario tier
August 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch 2 is dreamy
I forgot how damn good this game is - with the 60fps and additional levels, I think it’s 3D Mario tier
I forgot how damn good this game is - with the 60fps and additional levels, I think it’s 3D Mario tier
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Our very own Patch Magazine ✨game jam✨ is here!
🎮 This is your opportunity to be featured in our magazine and win a Patch of Approval Award! 🏅🏆
Head over to itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details! 👾
#gamejam #indiegames #patchofapproval
🎮 This is your opportunity to be featured in our magazine and win a Patch of Approval Award! 🏅🏆
Head over to itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details! 👾
#gamejam #indiegames #patchofapproval
August 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our very own Patch Magazine ✨game jam✨ is here!
🎮 This is your opportunity to be featured in our magazine and win a Patch of Approval Award! 🏅🏆
Head over to itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details! 👾
#gamejam #indiegames #patchofapproval
🎮 This is your opportunity to be featured in our magazine and win a Patch of Approval Award! 🏅🏆
Head over to itch.io/jam/patchmag... for more details! 👾
#gamejam #indiegames #patchofapproval
discovering saxophone house as a sub-genre has been life changing 😌
I’m barely into house at all but add a sax in there and suddenly it’s my favourite thing ever
I’m barely into house at all but add a sax in there and suddenly it’s my favourite thing ever
August 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
discovering saxophone house as a sub-genre has been life changing 😌
I’m barely into house at all but add a sax in there and suddenly it’s my favourite thing ever
I’m barely into house at all but add a sax in there and suddenly it’s my favourite thing ever
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what I wanted for my 10 birthday
August 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
what I wanted for my 10 birthday
@nintendormant.bsky.social is my new favourite podcast. The synergy and banter between @jon.gvg.io @georgebanks.bsky.social and @nantenjex.bsky.social is unmatched.
Discovered it the other week, and my partner and I have since watched a good chunk of past episodes. Thanks for all the laughs, guys 🩵
Discovered it the other week, and my partner and I have since watched a good chunk of past episodes. Thanks for all the laughs, guys 🩵
August 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@nintendormant.bsky.social is my new favourite podcast. The synergy and banter between @jon.gvg.io @georgebanks.bsky.social and @nantenjex.bsky.social is unmatched.
Discovered it the other week, and my partner and I have since watched a good chunk of past episodes. Thanks for all the laughs, guys 🩵
Discovered it the other week, and my partner and I have since watched a good chunk of past episodes. Thanks for all the laughs, guys 🩵
I was hoping it would be some cool indie games but alas 😔
I vividly remember creating a Steam account in like 2011 to redeem a key for Eets (I have no idea where I got the key though lol)
I vividly remember creating a Steam account in like 2011 to redeem a key for Eets (I have no idea where I got the key though lol)
August 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I was hoping it would be some cool indie games but alas 😔
I vividly remember creating a Steam account in like 2011 to redeem a key for Eets (I have no idea where I got the key though lol)
I vividly remember creating a Steam account in like 2011 to redeem a key for Eets (I have no idea where I got the key though lol)
Finished 1000xRESIST from @sunsetvisitor.studio last night and I can’t stop thinking about it. Incredibly unique and poignant storytelling.
Poetic, highly distressing, and heartfelt - an emotionally resonant journey that explores the human condition with care, rage, and nuance. Masterpiece.
Poetic, highly distressing, and heartfelt - an emotionally resonant journey that explores the human condition with care, rage, and nuance. Masterpiece.
August 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Finished 1000xRESIST from @sunsetvisitor.studio last night and I can’t stop thinking about it. Incredibly unique and poignant storytelling.
Poetic, highly distressing, and heartfelt - an emotionally resonant journey that explores the human condition with care, rage, and nuance. Masterpiece.
Poetic, highly distressing, and heartfelt - an emotionally resonant journey that explores the human condition with care, rage, and nuance. Masterpiece.
Pretty book my partner bought for me 🥰
The writing is very flowery (which I usually enjoy) - my fave quote so far:
“He reached out with a gloved hand, desperation pushing up against that smiling facade, the nonchalance faltering, cracking under the pressure of what I could assume to be grief”
The writing is very flowery (which I usually enjoy) - my fave quote so far:
“He reached out with a gloved hand, desperation pushing up against that smiling facade, the nonchalance faltering, cracking under the pressure of what I could assume to be grief”
August 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Pretty book my partner bought for me 🥰
The writing is very flowery (which I usually enjoy) - my fave quote so far:
“He reached out with a gloved hand, desperation pushing up against that smiling facade, the nonchalance faltering, cracking under the pressure of what I could assume to be grief”
The writing is very flowery (which I usually enjoy) - my fave quote so far:
“He reached out with a gloved hand, desperation pushing up against that smiling facade, the nonchalance faltering, cracking under the pressure of what I could assume to be grief”
@alexolney.co.uk I wonder if Toree can ground pound onto a star and get a speed boost in real life
Either way, I fear I may not be able to resist buying this lil guy
Either way, I fear I may not be able to resist buying this lil guy
August 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
@alexolney.co.uk I wonder if Toree can ground pound onto a star and get a speed boost in real life
Either way, I fear I may not be able to resist buying this lil guy
Either way, I fear I may not be able to resist buying this lil guy