Jess Hoops (PrettyGrim)
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
Slightly spooky. Associate Editor at Second Wind. 🖤🎮🏳️🌈 https://linktr.ee/prettygrimgames
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Making NPCs Feel Like Real People (ft. Black Tabby Games) | Storycraft
YouTube video by Second Wind
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In this episode of Storycraft, I had the privilege of chatting with @abbyhoward.bsky.social and @blacktabbygames.com about writing Scarlet Hollow’s dynamic cast of characters and creating the game’s nuanced relationship system.
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Cisgender women keep winning and confirming that all this hatred and exclusion of trans people is almost solely the domain of morally reprehensible men (a techbro owns this league).
This wouldn't even be a gendered hobby if certain men weren't incredibly creepy about women wanting to take part.
This wouldn't even be a gendered hobby if certain men weren't incredibly creepy about women wanting to take part.
Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
Women gamers boycott global esports tournament over trans ban
Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Cisgender women keep winning and confirming that all this hatred and exclusion of trans people is almost solely the domain of morally reprehensible men (a techbro owns this league).
This wouldn't even be a gendered hobby if certain men weren't incredibly creepy about women wanting to take part.
This wouldn't even be a gendered hobby if certain men weren't incredibly creepy about women wanting to take part.
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In honor of the new map in the Nightreign DLC absolutely bodying me and my friends, here is a quick short based off a phenomenal EC episode written by @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social & illustrated by Nick DeWitt on what makes this game so special.
Nightreign KNEW and Improved! | Extra Credits Gaming
YouTube video by Extra Credits
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December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In honor of the new map in the Nightreign DLC absolutely bodying me and my friends, here is a quick short based off a phenomenal EC episode written by @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social & illustrated by Nick DeWitt on what makes this game so special.
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I was seriously enveloped by how well they did one aspect of House of Necrosis and needed to make a whole video essay about it.
House of Necrosis from @warkus.bsky.social is perfect in one specific way.
Check out @rexiconjesse.bsky.social's latest video essay on the survival horror mystery dungeon game --
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5LX...
Check out @rexiconjesse.bsky.social's latest video essay on the survival horror mystery dungeon game --
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5LX...
House of Necrosis Makes Your Every Move Count
YouTube video by Second Wind
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December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I was seriously enveloped by how well they did one aspect of House of Necrosis and needed to make a whole video essay about it.
Undertaker? I hardly know her!
It’s Nightreign DLC day!!
I’m trying to blaze though my work so @whatwilliplay.bsky.social, @designdelve.bsky.social & @prettygrimgames.bsky.social can stream this game from 4pm until ???
LETS GOOOOOOO
I’m trying to blaze though my work so @whatwilliplay.bsky.social, @designdelve.bsky.social & @prettygrimgames.bsky.social can stream this game from 4pm until ???
LETS GOOOOOOO
a woman in a white dress is standing in front of a waterfall in a video game
ALT: a woman in a white dress is standing in front of a waterfall in a video game
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Undertaker? I hardly know her!
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In about an hour @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are back with Happy Hollow Days.
Playing Dark Souls 3, pyromancies only.
I can't guarantee we'll make any progress but I can guarantee Holiday Songs Karaoke*!
*Karaoke is also not guaranteed
Watch Here:
Playing Dark Souls 3, pyromancies only.
I can't guarantee we'll make any progress but I can guarantee Holiday Songs Karaoke*!
*Karaoke is also not guaranteed
Watch Here:
Spreading Yuletide Cheer in Dark Souls 3 w/ Jack and Jess
YouTube video by Second Wind
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December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In about an hour @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are back with Happy Hollow Days.
Playing Dark Souls 3, pyromancies only.
I can't guarantee we'll make any progress but I can guarantee Holiday Songs Karaoke*!
*Karaoke is also not guaranteed
Watch Here:
Playing Dark Souls 3, pyromancies only.
I can't guarantee we'll make any progress but I can guarantee Holiday Songs Karaoke*!
*Karaoke is also not guaranteed
Watch Here:
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HOT MONSTER ENERGY JAM MONDAY SHOWDOWN!
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSpg...
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSpg...
Let's Crash Some Big Trucks in Monster Jam Showdown Hot Monday Energy
YouTube video by Second Wind
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December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
HOT MONSTER ENERGY JAM MONDAY SHOWDOWN!
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSpg...
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSpg...
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New episode of Bytesized now available from @prettygrimgames.bsky.social on Winter Burrow!
Winter Burrow Review | Bytesized
YouTube video by Second Wind
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
New episode of Bytesized now available from @prettygrimgames.bsky.social on Winter Burrow!
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In about an hour, Happy Hollow Days continues with Marty and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social.
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
Eating Every Single Turkey in Dark Souls 3 w/ Jack, Jess, and Marty
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In about an hour, Happy Hollow Days continues with Marty and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social.
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
No clowning around today.
BUT if you ever find yourself wearing mismatched clothes because of the defensive buffs.... YOU MIGHT BE A TARNISHED!!!!
Watch Here:
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One of my favourite episodes I’ve ever made 🙌
This week's episode of Design Delve is now available with
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
@designdelve.bsky.social taking a look at the hidden secrets of Dark Souls' design.
Presented by @berserkboygames.bsky.social.
The Hidden Secrets of Dark Souls Design | Design Delve
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
One of my favourite episodes I’ve ever made 🙌
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im bisexual which means i have to remind everyone i like women twice a week or else they forget
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
im bisexual which means i have to remind everyone i like women twice a week or else they forget
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🔥🗓️🔋HOT MONDAY ENERGY
A new deck builder with spoopy critters.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@sigmagears9.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEn5...
A new deck builder with spoopy critters.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@sigmagears9.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEn5...
Collecting Monsters From the Abyss in Decktamer | Hot Monday Energy
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🔥🗓️🔋HOT MONDAY ENERGY
A new deck builder with spoopy critters.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@sigmagears9.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEn5...
A new deck builder with spoopy critters.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social
@sigmagears9.bsky.social
@secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEn5...
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We're kicking things off today at 11 AM CT with some announcements and then jumping right into PEAK!
Join us as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a company in just a few hours.
Join us as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a company in just a few hours.
Celebrating Second Wind's 2nd Anniversary!
It's our 2nd Anniversary and we're celebrating with another one of our marathon stream sessions! Check out the schedule of events below.
KICKOFF + ANNOUNCEMENTS - 11 AM CT
PEAK - 11:15 AM CT - 1 PM C...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We're kicking things off today at 11 AM CT with some announcements and then jumping right into PEAK!
Join us as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a company in just a few hours.
Join us as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a company in just a few hours.
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In about an hour @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are continuing the "Roasting on an Open Fire" Dark Souls 3 run that we started LAST YEAR!
Watch Here:
Watch Here:
Yet Another Dark Souls III Stream w/ Jack and Jess
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In about an hour @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are continuing the "Roasting on an Open Fire" Dark Souls 3 run that we started LAST YEAR!
Watch Here:
Watch Here:
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I can hear the stampede of the Pokemon Death Squad already… 💀
This week on Design Delve, @designdelve.bsky.social is taking a look at how the Pokémon games intentionally waste your time.
Is Pokémon Intentionally Designed to Waste Your Time? | Design Delve
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I can hear the stampede of the Pokemon Death Squad already… 💀
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From Demon’s Souls to Elden Ring, we’ve suffered, struggled, and “Got Gud.” But what is the real secret behind Soulsborne multiplayer? 🎮
Find out in our video on How Elden Ring Made the Multiplayer Jump! 📺 youtu.be/Gmx_928E9fs
Find out in our video on How Elden Ring Made the Multiplayer Jump! 📺 youtu.be/Gmx_928E9fs
How Elden Ring Made the Multiplayer Jump | Extra Credits Gaming
YouTube video by Extra Credits
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
From Demon’s Souls to Elden Ring, we’ve suffered, struggled, and “Got Gud.” But what is the real secret behind Soulsborne multiplayer? 🎮
Find out in our video on How Elden Ring Made the Multiplayer Jump! 📺 youtu.be/Gmx_928E9fs
Find out in our video on How Elden Ring Made the Multiplayer Jump! 📺 youtu.be/Gmx_928E9fs
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For those of you on Steam, 1000xRESIST is 33% off, or save big on two remarkable sci-fi games with the Clones and Consciousness bundle, including 1000xRESIST and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector 🚀
💠💫 bit.ly/1KXRSteam
💠💫 bit.ly/1KXRSteam
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For those of you on Steam, 1000xRESIST is 33% off, or save big on two remarkable sci-fi games with the Clones and Consciousness bundle, including 1000xRESIST and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector 🚀
💠💫 bit.ly/1KXRSteam
💠💫 bit.ly/1KXRSteam
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Dinosaurs.
That's about all I needed to hear before I said yes to trying Deathground with @sigmagears9.bsky.social and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social on HOT MONDAY ENERGY on @secondwindgroup.com.
BUT it's also a spooky game, so now I'm double intrigued.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNMr...
That's about all I needed to hear before I said yes to trying Deathground with @sigmagears9.bsky.social and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social on HOT MONDAY ENERGY on @secondwindgroup.com.
BUT it's also a spooky game, so now I'm double intrigued.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNMr...
Don't Let the Dinos Eat You in Deathground | Hot Monday Energy
YouTube video by Second Wind
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November 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Dinosaurs.
That's about all I needed to hear before I said yes to trying Deathground with @sigmagears9.bsky.social and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social on HOT MONDAY ENERGY on @secondwindgroup.com.
BUT it's also a spooky game, so now I'm double intrigued.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNMr...
That's about all I needed to hear before I said yes to trying Deathground with @sigmagears9.bsky.social and @prettygrimgames.bsky.social on HOT MONDAY ENERGY on @secondwindgroup.com.
BUT it's also a spooky game, so now I'm double intrigued.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNMr...
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Most of the team is still out filming Adventure is Nigh this week, so join @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I in about 25 minutes for the first of our Nights of Horror stream series this week in which I play a pants-shitting scary game tonight, tomorrow and Thursday night.
Kicking off with Ire.
Kicking off with Ire.
Surviving the Terrors of Ire: A Prologue | Nights of Horror w/ Nick and Jess
YouTube video by Second Wind
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October 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Most of the team is still out filming Adventure is Nigh this week, so join @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I in about 25 minutes for the first of our Nights of Horror stream series this week in which I play a pants-shitting scary game tonight, tomorrow and Thursday night.
Kicking off with Ire.
Kicking off with Ire.
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NEW VIDEO ALERT:
~HORSE ARMOR~ is the most maligned DLC in video game history. Does it deserve all the hate?
~HORSE ARMOR~ is the most maligned DLC in video game history. Does it deserve all the hate?
It’s time for more video game history with @thejenna.bsky.social!
This time we’re taking a look back at how horse armor corrupted the video game market.
This time we’re taking a look back at how horse armor corrupted the video game market.
How Horse Armor Corrupted the Video Game Market | Game Arcadia
YouTube video by Second Wind
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
NEW VIDEO ALERT:
~HORSE ARMOR~ is the most maligned DLC in video game history. Does it deserve all the hate?
~HORSE ARMOR~ is the most maligned DLC in video game history. Does it deserve all the hate?
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In about 45 minutes, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are back Ghosting each other.
I'm mid to late game so there will be spoilers!!!
Watch Here:
I'm mid to late game so there will be spoilers!!!
Watch Here:
Petting ALL the Foxes in Ghost of Yotei w/ Jack and Jess
YouTube video by Second Wind
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October 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In about 45 minutes, @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and I are back Ghosting each other.
I'm mid to late game so there will be spoilers!!!
Watch Here:
I'm mid to late game so there will be spoilers!!!
Watch Here:
My Holy OSTrinity of 2025:
⛪ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6is...
🧜♀️ youtu.be/Zcu5B8iBclk?...
🪸 youtu.be/N7QSavYWEE0?...
⛪ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6is...
🧜♀️ youtu.be/Zcu5B8iBclk?...
🪸 youtu.be/N7QSavYWEE0?...
October 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
My Holy OSTrinity of 2025:
⛪ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6is...
🧜♀️ youtu.be/Zcu5B8iBclk?...
🪸 youtu.be/N7QSavYWEE0?...
⛪ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6is...
🧜♀️ youtu.be/Zcu5B8iBclk?...
🪸 youtu.be/N7QSavYWEE0?...
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NO KINGS
JUST MEATS
It's time for King of Meat with @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and @sigmagears9.bsky.social on @secondwindgroup.com
's Twitch and YouTube!
(in a few moments as we sort totally normal technical issues)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bA7...
JUST MEATS
It's time for King of Meat with @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and @sigmagears9.bsky.social on @secondwindgroup.com
's Twitch and YouTube!
(in a few moments as we sort totally normal technical issues)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bA7...
Co-op Party Chaos in King of Meat | Hot Monday Energy
YouTube video by Second Wind
www.youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
NO KINGS
JUST MEATS
It's time for King of Meat with @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and @sigmagears9.bsky.social on @secondwindgroup.com
's Twitch and YouTube!
(in a few moments as we sort totally normal technical issues)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bA7...
JUST MEATS
It's time for King of Meat with @prettygrimgames.bsky.social and @sigmagears9.bsky.social on @secondwindgroup.com
's Twitch and YouTube!
(in a few moments as we sort totally normal technical issues)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bA7...
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Strange Antiquities, from developer @badvikinggames.bsky.social, is an excellent follow-up to Strange Horticulture and a quietly charming puzzle game in its own right.
Check out @prettygrimgames.bsky.social's latest Bytesized here -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRfB...
Check out @prettygrimgames.bsky.social's latest Bytesized here -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRfB...
Strange Antiquities Review | Bytesized
YouTube video by Second Wind
www.youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Strange Antiquities, from developer @badvikinggames.bsky.social, is an excellent follow-up to Strange Horticulture and a quietly charming puzzle game in its own right.
Check out @prettygrimgames.bsky.social's latest Bytesized here -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRfB...
Check out @prettygrimgames.bsky.social's latest Bytesized here -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRfB...
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Ghost of Yotei Launch Day Stream w/ Jack and Jess
YouTube video by Second Wind
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October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Here's to hoping things get W E I R D tonight.
Eclipsium is tonight's HME, baby.
See you in a few.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social @secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eN...
Eclipsium is tonight's HME, baby.
See you in a few.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social @secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eN...
Starting Spooky Month Early With Eclipsium | Hot Monday Energy
YouTube video by Second Wind
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September 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Here's to hoping things get W E I R D tonight.
Eclipsium is tonight's HME, baby.
See you in a few.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social @secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eN...
Eclipsium is tonight's HME, baby.
See you in a few.
@prettygrimgames.bsky.social @sigmagears9.bsky.social @secondwindgroup.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eN...