Russel Pepper
@rpepper.bsky.social
Digital marketing professional. Dad. Enjoyer of video games.
I’ve played just enough Clover Pit to realize it’s as dangerous as Balatro (complimentary). Definitely worth a look if you have Game Pass!
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I’ve played just enough Clover Pit to realize it’s as dangerous as Balatro (complimentary). Definitely worth a look if you have Game Pass!
I have to be honest, that Xbox Partner Preview had a couple of interesting titles, but nothing blew me away. Zoopunk and Clover Pit were the two I was most interested in. PCs/Windows getting the full screen experience from the handhelds is the most exciting news.
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I have to be honest, that Xbox Partner Preview had a couple of interesting titles, but nothing blew me away. Zoopunk and Clover Pit were the two I was most interested in. PCs/Windows getting the full screen experience from the handhelds is the most exciting news.
I've been thinking about all the games I've played this year, and it's been a really solid one. My tops (in no particular order):
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I've been thinking about all the games I've played this year, and it's been a really solid one. My tops (in no particular order):
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
My theory is that Mario Kart World will see some love and updates, but not until 2026. Total guess on my part, but maybe they want to let Crossroads run it's course instead of fighting for attention. I wouldn't be surprised if they're trying to give Air Riders some breathing room, too.
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
My theory is that Mario Kart World will see some love and updates, but not until 2026. Total guess on my part, but maybe they want to let Crossroads run it's course instead of fighting for attention. I wouldn't be surprised if they're trying to give Air Riders some breathing room, too.
Still having a good time ~10 hours in. Not great, but good. The combat is the highlight. It scratches that itch with the targeting aspect. Fights feel more like puzzles to be solved optimally, which is what's going to keep me going. Big "Press Turn" energy that will cover for a slow-ish story.
I started Fantasian Neo Dimension on the Switch 2. I’m having a good time so far, and it seems like it will be the perfect game to take on the go. (Which makes sense given it originated as an Apple Arcade title.)
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Still having a good time ~10 hours in. Not great, but good. The combat is the highlight. It scratches that itch with the targeting aspect. Fights feel more like puzzles to be solved optimally, which is what's going to keep me going. Big "Press Turn" energy that will cover for a slow-ish story.
Telling Trump to stop talking:
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Telling Trump to stop talking:
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
Depression. (Ohio)
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Depression. (Ohio)
Lots of people forgetting multiple categories exist in the comments.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
The Game Awards GOTY nominees leaked:
-Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
-Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
-Donkey Kong Bananza
-Hades II
-Hollow Knight: Silksong
-Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
-Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
-Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
-Donkey Kong Bananza
-Hades II
-Hollow Knight: Silksong
-Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Lots of people forgetting multiple categories exist in the comments.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
Finally watching Good Boy and I don’t know how to articulate it but it’s hitting the same emotional notes as Skinamarink.
November 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Finally watching Good Boy and I don’t know how to articulate it but it’s hitting the same emotional notes as Skinamarink.
I feel like today’s news puts this in a new perspective…
a man in a suit and tie stands at a podium that says trump will fix it
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands at a podium that says trump will fix it
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I feel like today’s news puts this in a new perspective…
Reposted by Russel Pepper
Conservatives wanted Trump to be the next Ronald Reagan and instead today we found out he’s actually continuing Nancy Reagan’s legacy
November 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Conservatives wanted Trump to be the next Ronald Reagan and instead today we found out he’s actually continuing Nancy Reagan’s legacy
I started Fantasian Neo Dimension on the Switch 2. I’m having a good time so far, and it seems like it will be the perfect game to take on the go. (Which makes sense given it originated as an Apple Arcade title.)
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I started Fantasian Neo Dimension on the Switch 2. I’m having a good time so far, and it seems like it will be the perfect game to take on the go. (Which makes sense given it originated as an Apple Arcade title.)
They gave Samus a Tron light cycle and the force and y'all are worked up over Chadley?! He can blabber as much as he wants. I'm still sold.
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
They gave Samus a Tron light cycle and the force and y'all are worked up over Chadley?! He can blabber as much as he wants. I'm still sold.
This Metroid Prime 4 discourse is weak. I proudly declare myself a Chadley stan, so bring on Miles. I'm not ashamed.
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This Metroid Prime 4 discourse is weak. I proudly declare myself a Chadley stan, so bring on Miles. I'm not ashamed.
I really hope Thot Squad sees a ton of revenue off of the newfound fandom that played Dispatch and can't get her music out of their head.
It's me. I'm part of that newfound fandom.
It's me. I'm part of that newfound fandom.
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I really hope Thot Squad sees a ton of revenue off of the newfound fandom that played Dispatch and can't get her music out of their head.
It's me. I'm part of that newfound fandom.
It's me. I'm part of that newfound fandom.
Dispatch was some of the most fun I’ve had in a game this year. What an awesome surprise it was.
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Dispatch was some of the most fun I’ve had in a game this year. What an awesome surprise it was.
Ok, I can wait that long without feeling the need to go play the OGs to see what happens next!
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter to launch by September 2026 www.gematsu.com/2025/11/trai...
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Ok, I can wait that long without feeling the need to go play the OGs to see what happens next!
Dispatch is GOOD good, huh?
November 9, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Dispatch is GOOD good, huh?
I'm playing through Silent Hill 2 Remake (first time playing SH2 so no spoilers, please!) and my first thought was "drop a box of canned juice down there."
Update
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm playing through Silent Hill 2 Remake (first time playing SH2 so no spoilers, please!) and my first thought was "drop a box of canned juice down there."
Why does Sam Altman look like a Who from Ron Howard’s Grinch
October 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Why does Sam Altman look like a Who from Ron Howard’s Grinch
Im watching The Long Walk, and Im pretty sure the Proclaimers over estimated what they’d do for that girl.
October 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Im watching The Long Walk, and Im pretty sure the Proclaimers over estimated what they’d do for that girl.
I'm never getting that SNES one. :(
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October 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I'm never getting that SNES one. :(
Reposted by Russel Pepper
I don’t blame this generation for getting upset..I used to work a Lowe’s and had my own apartment… with zero roommates..
October 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I don’t blame this generation for getting upset..I used to work a Lowe’s and had my own apartment… with zero roommates..
This came to me in a dream
October 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This came to me in a dream