Phil Bothun
@phil.70percentcomplete.com
Co-creator of 70% Complete, a games blog. Cohost of the 70% Complete Podcast, a weekly show covering lore, reviews, and other neat stuff. Essays on Youtube.
Email me: hey@70percentcomplete.com
www.70percentcomplete.com
www.youtube.com/@70percentcomplete
Email me: hey@70percentcomplete.com
www.70percentcomplete.com
www.youtube.com/@70percentcomplete
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Phil Bothun
@phil.70percentcomplete.com
· May 22
70% Complete
www.70percentcomplete.com
Hi! I’m Phil, I co-run 70% Complete, a video games website, co-host the 70% Complete Podcast, and make Youtube essays.
If you like deep dives into the books of Avowed, the silly lore of OSRS, and blogs about narrative gambling in Blue Prince, check us out!
Find links at: www.70percentcomplete.com
If you like deep dives into the books of Avowed, the silly lore of OSRS, and blogs about narrative gambling in Blue Prince, check us out!
Find links at: www.70percentcomplete.com
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It’s live!!! Check out my recap of the original #MetroidPrime trilogy to tide you over until #MetroidPrime4 launches!
Metroid Prime - The Story So Far
youtu.be/IC9ERZI-s3c
Metroid Prime - The Story So Far
youtu.be/IC9ERZI-s3c
Metroid Prime - The Story So Far
YouTube video by Cognitive Clips
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November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It’s live!!! Check out my recap of the original #MetroidPrime trilogy to tide you over until #MetroidPrime4 launches!
Metroid Prime - The Story So Far
youtu.be/IC9ERZI-s3c
Metroid Prime - The Story So Far
youtu.be/IC9ERZI-s3c
Hey @earcom.bsky.social ! I co-run 70% Complete, a gaming blog and podcast. My cohost and I are planning to do an episode on how NMS’ music works and I was wondering if you’d be interested in doing a podcast interview with us?
November 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Hey @earcom.bsky.social ! I co-run 70% Complete, a gaming blog and podcast. My cohost and I are planning to do an episode on how NMS’ music works and I was wondering if you’d be interested in doing a podcast interview with us?
I feel like we need to bring back one hit wonders. You can just make too much money making one fun thing and then disappear into obscurity. It’s okay
Did you know Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, the creator of PUBG, wants to remake the internet? www.eurogamer.net/did-you-know...
November 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I feel like we need to bring back one hit wonders. You can just make too much money making one fun thing and then disappear into obscurity. It’s okay
Ambrosia Sky was one of my most anticipated games for this year and, while it didn’t live up to the hype, I’m excited to see the next acts next year.
All in all, a good Powerwash game with some heart
All in all, a good Powerwash game with some heart
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Ambrosia Sky was one of my most anticipated games for this year and, while it didn’t live up to the hype, I’m excited to see the next acts next year.
All in all, a good Powerwash game with some heart
All in all, a good Powerwash game with some heart
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A review is an op-ed by definition. You’re just upset at the criteria being used.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has defended AI following Eurogamer's 2/5 Arc Raiders review, which criticised the game's use use of AI voice generation. "AI dialog generation + human personality and tuning could totally transform gaming," Sweeney said.
www.gamesindustry.biz/epics-tim-sw...
www.gamesindustry.biz/epics-tim-sw...
Epic's Tim Sweeney wades into the Arc Raiders AI row
"This technology increases human productivity in some areas by integer multiples"
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A review is an op-ed by definition. You’re just upset at the criteria being used.
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It really is that simple.
The thing that gets me about ARC’s use of fully generated barks, as well as in The Finals, is that the juice is absolutely not worth the squeeze in a game that is unquestionably high effort. Like it sounds bad because there isn’t a human performance to ground it.
For Arc Raiders to ride the wave of human sociability all the way to the bank, while also being so contemptuous of the thing that makes us social animals in its own workflow demonstrates a lack of artistic integrity that I find impossible to ignore.
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
It really is that simple.
Hey @grubb.wtf , thanks so much for popping into our Extra Life yesterday! It genuinely made our day and made the stream zip by. Approval of my cursed Mars machines is also always appreciated too
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hey @grubb.wtf , thanks so much for popping into our Extra Life yesterday! It genuinely made our day and made the stream zip by. Approval of my cursed Mars machines is also always appreciated too
At long last, our watch is over. Thank you so much to everyone who hung out and donated to the Boston Children’s Hospital. We raised $370 (which is $370 more than we expected)
Thank you thank you thank you! We’ll be seeing you all again next year!
Thank you thank you thank you! We’ll be seeing you all again next year!
Hey everyone, we’re nearing hour 10 of our 24 hours of #extralife! Come hang out and watch some #OSRS #forthekids
www.twitch.tv/70percentcom...
www.twitch.tv/70percentcom...
70percentcomplete - Twitch
70% Complete does Extra Life for 24 hours!
www.twitch.tv
November 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
At long last, our watch is over. Thank you so much to everyone who hung out and donated to the Boston Children’s Hospital. We raised $370 (which is $370 more than we expected)
Thank you thank you thank you! We’ll be seeing you all again next year!
Thank you thank you thank you! We’ll be seeing you all again next year!
Hey everyone, we’re nearing hour 10 of our 24 hours of #extralife! Come hang out and watch some #OSRS #forthekids
www.twitch.tv/70percentcom...
www.twitch.tv/70percentcom...
70percentcomplete - Twitch
70% Complete does Extra Life for 24 hours!
www.twitch.tv
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Hey everyone, we’re nearing hour 10 of our 24 hours of #extralife! Come hang out and watch some #OSRS #forthekids
www.twitch.tv/70percentcom...
www.twitch.tv/70percentcom...
The latest episode of the 70% Complete Podcast is here! We’re talking skill-based matchmaking??
I read a whitepaper, Logan needed to use his philosophy education (and CoD degeneracy), and we both are confused. It’s a great episode!
Available everywhere!
www.70percentcomplete.com/podcast/046/
I read a whitepaper, Logan needed to use his philosophy education (and CoD degeneracy), and we both are confused. It’s a great episode!
Available everywhere!
www.70percentcomplete.com/podcast/046/
046: Call of Duty as Richard Garfield Intended
Do you like going 33 and 1 in Call of Duty? Turns out, it might be making you worse!
www.70percentcomplete.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The latest episode of the 70% Complete Podcast is here! We’re talking skill-based matchmaking??
I read a whitepaper, Logan needed to use his philosophy education (and CoD degeneracy), and we both are confused. It’s a great episode!
Available everywhere!
www.70percentcomplete.com/podcast/046/
I read a whitepaper, Logan needed to use his philosophy education (and CoD degeneracy), and we both are confused. It’s a great episode!
Available everywhere!
www.70percentcomplete.com/podcast/046/
My toxic trait is hate reading the local newspaper letters section and googling the writers
November 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
My toxic trait is hate reading the local newspaper letters section and googling the writers
I’ve played some great games this year, but none of them have hit me as hard as As Long as You’re Here. Review is up on the site!
Thanks to @autoscopia.bsky.social for the review code
www.70percentcomplete.com/as-long-as-y...
Thanks to @autoscopia.bsky.social for the review code
www.70percentcomplete.com/as-long-as-y...
As Long as You’re Here is heartbreakingly beautiful
What if PT could made you sad?
www.70percentcomplete.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I’ve played some great games this year, but none of them have hit me as hard as As Long as You’re Here. Review is up on the site!
Thanks to @autoscopia.bsky.social for the review code
www.70percentcomplete.com/as-long-as-y...
Thanks to @autoscopia.bsky.social for the review code
www.70percentcomplete.com/as-long-as-y...
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Booted up this game for the countless time this morning without even realising it was its birthday!
One of the most beautiful games of all time with an astounding sense of place and history. Can only give it my highest recommendation.
One of the most beautiful games of all time with an astounding sense of place and history. Can only give it my highest recommendation.
Jusant was released 2 years ago today! I couldn't have wished for a better reception. Thanks to every person who played this game (you are MANY), and a special <3 to all those who shared how it made them feel. Each comment, message, essay and critic I've seen helped me continue writing for games 🌱💫
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Booted up this game for the countless time this morning without even realising it was its birthday!
One of the most beautiful games of all time with an astounding sense of place and history. Can only give it my highest recommendation.
One of the most beautiful games of all time with an astounding sense of place and history. Can only give it my highest recommendation.
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In lieu of special episode art this week, Tara made one of the most narrowly scoped fan edits of all time. Enjoy.
October 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In lieu of special episode art this week, Tara made one of the most narrowly scoped fan edits of all time. Enjoy.
Bye Sweet Carole has so much to love, I just wish the mix was a bit better.
www.70percentcomplete.com/i-really-wan...
www.70percentcomplete.com/i-really-wan...
I really wanted to like Bye Sweet Carole
I love almost everything about Bye Sweet Carole…except the part that counts.
www.70percentcomplete.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Bye Sweet Carole has so much to love, I just wish the mix was a bit better.
www.70percentcomplete.com/i-really-wan...
www.70percentcomplete.com/i-really-wan...
This is, as the say in the business, a Good One
A new episode of The Content Mill with @phil.70percentcomplete.com, @mrthehuman.bsky.social, and @heroicheadgear.bsky.social is LIIIIIIIIVE!!!
The One About Horror Games - Episode 6
youtu.be/7ZnDuQxfRKM
The One About Horror Games - Episode 6
youtu.be/7ZnDuQxfRKM
The One About Horror Games - Episode 6
YouTube video by The Content Mill
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October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is, as the say in the business, a Good One
A new video?! I sat down to give Slots & Daggers a try! Is it good, am *I* good at it, is the slot machine mechanic good enough to sustain a rogue-lite??
Well friend, pull that handle, click play, and let’s find out.
youtu.be/j37wHne27a0
Well friend, pull that handle, click play, and let’s find out.
youtu.be/j37wHne27a0
Let's try Slots & Daggers!
YouTube video by 70% Complete
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A new video?! I sat down to give Slots & Daggers a try! Is it good, am *I* good at it, is the slot machine mechanic good enough to sustain a rogue-lite??
Well friend, pull that handle, click play, and let’s find out.
youtu.be/j37wHne27a0
Well friend, pull that handle, click play, and let’s find out.
youtu.be/j37wHne27a0
Part 2 of my “If I Ran Xbox” series is up now! It’s all about Games Studio strategy and where I think Xbox has gone wrong (when they could’ve gone so right). Check it out!
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
If I ran Xbox, Part 2: Xbox Games Studios
My Xbox Games strategy is bold and unlike anything you’ve ever seen: make them and make them good.
www.70percentcomplete.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Part 2 of my “If I Ran Xbox” series is up now! It’s all about Games Studio strategy and where I think Xbox has gone wrong (when they could’ve gone so right). Check it out!
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
My new version of cruising Netflix instead of watching something is reading Wake on LAN tutorials instead of going upstairs to turn on my PC
October 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
My new version of cruising Netflix instead of watching something is reading Wake on LAN tutorials instead of going upstairs to turn on my PC
Many of us are saying this
Perhaps this truly is my year of Linux.
October 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Many of us are saying this
Im running a new blog series over the next week where I replace one Phil with another. Today’s post is all about how I’d change Xbox hardware, but games strategy, and services will come next week! Check it out.
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
If I ran Xbox, Part 1: Xbox Hardware Division
I’ve won the Golden Ticket! Time to shake things up.
www.70percentcomplete.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Im running a new blog series over the next week where I replace one Phil with another. Today’s post is all about how I’d change Xbox hardware, but games strategy, and services will come next week! Check it out.
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
www.70percentcomplete.com/if-i-ran-xbo...
Latest episode of Point to Point is up, talking alllll about Bloomberg reporting on the Xbox 30% profit margin news.
Up on YouTube and podcast feeds now!
youtu.be/HXkdvrxUwYU
Up on YouTube and podcast feeds now!
youtu.be/HXkdvrxUwYU
Why is Xbox so expensive?
YouTube video by 70% Complete
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Latest episode of Point to Point is up, talking alllll about Bloomberg reporting on the Xbox 30% profit margin news.
Up on YouTube and podcast feeds now!
youtu.be/HXkdvrxUwYU
Up on YouTube and podcast feeds now!
youtu.be/HXkdvrxUwYU
And it’ll probably cost as much as an actual Xbox 360 if these macroeconomic trends continue
Hallmark’s glowing Xbox 360 ornament plays the Halo theme on your Christmas tree 🎄 The 3.25-inch tall replica even has a mini controller and the power button on the Xbox 360 lights up green when pressed www.theverge.com/news/803728/...
Hallmark’s glowing Xbox 360 ornament plays the Halo theme
You thankfully won’t be ringing in the holidays with the Red Ring of Death.
www.theverge.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
And it’ll probably cost as much as an actual Xbox 360 if these macroeconomic trends continue
ALSO this trash is the top of the “most popular” filter
AND YET PC Gamer has nearly 300k more followers. What are we doing here, Steam
AND YET PC Gamer has nearly 300k more followers. What are we doing here, Steam
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
ALSO this trash is the top of the “most popular” filter
AND YET PC Gamer has nearly 300k more followers. What are we doing here, Steam
AND YET PC Gamer has nearly 300k more followers. What are we doing here, Steam
Just me trying to find instructions on how to be a Steam Curator…goes to the Steam Curator page aaaaand immediately get hit with this toxic shit
Steam moderation is obviously bad, but does this really need to be the poster child for the program? Woof
Steam moderation is obviously bad, but does this really need to be the poster child for the program? Woof
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Just me trying to find instructions on how to be a Steam Curator…goes to the Steam Curator page aaaaand immediately get hit with this toxic shit
Steam moderation is obviously bad, but does this really need to be the poster child for the program? Woof
Steam moderation is obviously bad, but does this really need to be the poster child for the program? Woof