Aarsal | SoulBlazerz
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I haven't read the book, but #therunningman was a really enjoyable watch, one of Wright's best imo.
Good action and performances, though what really sold it was that it had a hero you loved to root for and a villain you wanted to see burn.
8.5
No idea how faithful it was though.
Good action and performances, though what really sold it was that it had a hero you loved to root for and a villain you wanted to see burn.
8.5
No idea how faithful it was though.
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I haven't read the book, but #therunningman was a really enjoyable watch, one of Wright's best imo.
Good action and performances, though what really sold it was that it had a hero you loved to root for and a villain you wanted to see burn.
8.5
No idea how faithful it was though.
Good action and performances, though what really sold it was that it had a hero you loved to root for and a villain you wanted to see burn.
8.5
No idea how faithful it was though.
One last trip to Seattle for the "final" #HaloInfinite event.
It's been a pretty crazy year in so many ways, but these events are always a great and memorable time.
I'll be there in official Xbox era capacity, so be sure to say hi if you see me, and check the site for coverage!
#HaloWC
It's been a pretty crazy year in so many ways, but these events are always a great and memorable time.
I'll be there in official Xbox era capacity, so be sure to say hi if you see me, and check the site for coverage!
#HaloWC
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
One last trip to Seattle for the "final" #HaloInfinite event.
It's been a pretty crazy year in so many ways, but these events are always a great and memorable time.
I'll be there in official Xbox era capacity, so be sure to say hi if you see me, and check the site for coverage!
#HaloWC
It's been a pretty crazy year in so many ways, but these events are always a great and memorable time.
I'll be there in official Xbox era capacity, so be sure to say hi if you see me, and check the site for coverage!
#HaloWC
Heading to LA again! Or rather I just landed, but you know.
A short 30 or so hour trip this time around, but should be fun. Always so cool when we're able to do this.
A short 30 or so hour trip this time around, but should be fun. Always so cool when we're able to do this.
July 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Heading to LA again! Or rather I just landed, but you know.
A short 30 or so hour trip this time around, but should be fun. Always so cool when we're able to do this.
A short 30 or so hour trip this time around, but should be fun. Always so cool when we're able to do this.
Seeing some extremely unprofessional "reporting" happening today.
Can we not knee-jerk post on studio or game closures? This is stuff that affects real people and their lives, they deserve proper reporting, not emotional outbursts.
Wishing for the best for everyone.
Can we not knee-jerk post on studio or game closures? This is stuff that affects real people and their lives, they deserve proper reporting, not emotional outbursts.
Wishing for the best for everyone.
July 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Seeing some extremely unprofessional "reporting" happening today.
Can we not knee-jerk post on studio or game closures? This is stuff that affects real people and their lives, they deserve proper reporting, not emotional outbursts.
Wishing for the best for everyone.
Can we not knee-jerk post on studio or game closures? This is stuff that affects real people and their lives, they deserve proper reporting, not emotional outbursts.
Wishing for the best for everyone.
A tiring but super fulfilling week, #SummerGameFest comes to an end.
Massive shoutout to @xboxera.com @jessenorris.xboxera.com , and of course @jonclarke.xboxera.com for the opportunity, it was a blast and I already can't wait until we do it again
Loved meeting and connecting with new people!
Massive shoutout to @xboxera.com @jessenorris.xboxera.com , and of course @jonclarke.xboxera.com for the opportunity, it was a blast and I already can't wait until we do it again
Loved meeting and connecting with new people!
June 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A tiring but super fulfilling week, #SummerGameFest comes to an end.
Massive shoutout to @xboxera.com @jessenorris.xboxera.com , and of course @jonclarke.xboxera.com for the opportunity, it was a blast and I already can't wait until we do it again
Loved meeting and connecting with new people!
Massive shoutout to @xboxera.com @jessenorris.xboxera.com , and of course @jonclarke.xboxera.com for the opportunity, it was a blast and I already can't wait until we do it again
Loved meeting and connecting with new people!
Growing up, it was always a dream of mine to attend an E3 one day.
"E3" is gone, of course, but this is the next best thing and it still feels surreal that I'm here for it. Should be a fun, busy, and rewarding weekend and I can't thank @xboxera.com enough for the opportunity!
#SGF
"E3" is gone, of course, but this is the next best thing and it still feels surreal that I'm here for it. Should be a fun, busy, and rewarding weekend and I can't thank @xboxera.com enough for the opportunity!
#SGF
June 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Growing up, it was always a dream of mine to attend an E3 one day.
"E3" is gone, of course, but this is the next best thing and it still feels surreal that I'm here for it. Should be a fun, busy, and rewarding weekend and I can't thank @xboxera.com enough for the opportunity!
#SGF
"E3" is gone, of course, but this is the next best thing and it still feels surreal that I'm here for it. Should be a fun, busy, and rewarding weekend and I can't thank @xboxera.com enough for the opportunity!
#SGF
Another one from me!
So this is very much a "review-in-progress", as I was only able to solo play, but I'm pretty mixed on the game overall in a few ways. And no cross-play in 2025 is a bonkers decision for a MP centric title.
Final review next week!
So this is very much a "review-in-progress", as I was only able to solo play, but I'm pretty mixed on the game overall in a few ways. And no cross-play in 2025 is a bonkers decision for a MP centric title.
Final review next week!
Elden Ring: Nightreign | Review-In-Progress
Elden Ring: Nightreign is finally here, but does this co-op centric Souls-like title fair as well as the other games released by From Software? Keep reading to find out!
Elden Ring: Nightreign is finally here, but does this co-op centric Souls-like title fair as well as the other games released by From Software? Keep reading to find out!
Elden Ring: Nightreign | Review-In-Progress
Elden Ring: Nightreign is finally here, but does this co-op centric Souls-like title fair as well as the other games released by From Software? Keep reading to find out!
xboxera.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Another one from me!
So this is very much a "review-in-progress", as I was only able to solo play, but I'm pretty mixed on the game overall in a few ways. And no cross-play in 2025 is a bonkers decision for a MP centric title.
Final review next week!
So this is very much a "review-in-progress", as I was only able to solo play, but I'm pretty mixed on the game overall in a few ways. And no cross-play in 2025 is a bonkers decision for a MP centric title.
Final review next week!
Almost missed my flight, but I was able to watch the season finale of #wheeloftime at 3 am.
And... They finally did it, a great end to a great season. A lot unresolved of course, but that's halfway through a show for you.
Okay Amazon, time to #renewwot already!
And... They finally did it, a great end to a great season. A lot unresolved of course, but that's halfway through a show for you.
Okay Amazon, time to #renewwot already!
April 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Almost missed my flight, but I was able to watch the season finale of #wheeloftime at 3 am.
And... They finally did it, a great end to a great season. A lot unresolved of course, but that's halfway through a show for you.
Okay Amazon, time to #renewwot already!
And... They finally did it, a great end to a great season. A lot unresolved of course, but that's halfway through a show for you.
Okay Amazon, time to #renewwot already!
#wheeloftime Episode 7... I can see why so many people were hyping this one up. Goddamn fantastic all around.
No idea how they're going to wrap like 6 major plot points in E08 though. Chances are we'll have at least three cliffhangers.
I need a seasons 4 and 5 renewal _now_...
No idea how they're going to wrap like 6 major plot points in E08 though. Chances are we'll have at least three cliffhangers.
I need a seasons 4 and 5 renewal _now_...
April 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#wheeloftime Episode 7... I can see why so many people were hyping this one up. Goddamn fantastic all around.
No idea how they're going to wrap like 6 major plot points in E08 though. Chances are we'll have at least three cliffhangers.
I need a seasons 4 and 5 renewal _now_...
No idea how they're going to wrap like 6 major plot points in E08 though. Chances are we'll have at least three cliffhangers.
I need a seasons 4 and 5 renewal _now_...
Incredible episode of #theweeloftime this week. One I felt I've waited years and years for.
And next week is supposed to be even better? Goddamn, they're cooking hard with this season.
If you're not watching it, you should be!
And next week is supposed to be even better? Goddamn, they're cooking hard with this season.
If you're not watching it, you should be!
April 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Incredible episode of #theweeloftime this week. One I felt I've waited years and years for.
And next week is supposed to be even better? Goddamn, they're cooking hard with this season.
If you're not watching it, you should be!
And next week is supposed to be even better? Goddamn, they're cooking hard with this season.
If you're not watching it, you should be!
I want to be excited for the #NintendoSwitch2 but goddamn, these prices man...
780 dollars CAD for me if I want Mario Kart with it. And then 140 bucks a game if I want to be able to resell or lend them to friends?
Like damn, I'm being priced out of this hobby. Or maybe just this platform...
780 dollars CAD for me if I want Mario Kart with it. And then 140 bucks a game if I want to be able to resell or lend them to friends?
Like damn, I'm being priced out of this hobby. Or maybe just this platform...
April 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I want to be excited for the #NintendoSwitch2 but goddamn, these prices man...
780 dollars CAD for me if I want Mario Kart with it. And then 140 bucks a game if I want to be able to resell or lend them to friends?
Like damn, I'm being priced out of this hobby. Or maybe just this platform...
780 dollars CAD for me if I want Mario Kart with it. And then 140 bucks a game if I want to be able to resell or lend them to friends?
Like damn, I'm being priced out of this hobby. Or maybe just this platform...
I won't be able to watch #WheelofTime until the weekend but I've been going through the soundtrack and @Lornebalfe killed it once again!
We finally get a named Rand theme, and while it wasn't instantly what I was expecting, it fits so damn well. I need E4 now.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pbw8...
We finally get a named Rand theme, and while it wasn't instantly what I was expecting, it fits so damn well. I need E4 now.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pbw8...
Rand al'Thor
YouTube video by Peter Cox - Topic
music.youtube.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I won't be able to watch #WheelofTime until the weekend but I've been going through the soundtrack and @Lornebalfe killed it once again!
We finally get a named Rand theme, and while it wasn't instantly what I was expecting, it fits so damn well. I need E4 now.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pbw8...
We finally get a named Rand theme, and while it wasn't instantly what I was expecting, it fits so damn well. I need E4 now.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pbw8...
And this is the other one I've been working on over the last few weeks!
I think I'm in a small boat of reviewers for this game that hadn't played the first game (more than a couple hours), but even still the story is gripping, the gameplay is well made and characters feel alive.
Highly recommend.
I think I'm in a small boat of reviewers for this game that hadn't played the first game (more than a couple hours), but even still the story is gripping, the gameplay is well made and characters feel alive.
Highly recommend.
It's been seven years, but it's finally time to continue the story of Henry of Skalitz. Though is the sequel worth playing even for those who haven't played the first?
Find out in the XboxEra Review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Find out in the XboxEra Review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | Review
It's been seven years, but it's finally time to continue the story of Henry of Skalitz. Though is the sequel worth playing even for those who haven't played the first? Find out in the XboxEra Review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
xboxera.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
And this is the other one I've been working on over the last few weeks!
I think I'm in a small boat of reviewers for this game that hadn't played the first game (more than a couple hours), but even still the story is gripping, the gameplay is well made and characters feel alive.
Highly recommend.
I think I'm in a small boat of reviewers for this game that hadn't played the first game (more than a couple hours), but even still the story is gripping, the gameplay is well made and characters feel alive.
Highly recommend.
2024 was one of my best years of gaming overall, which it seems is becoming a pattern (especially with 2025 looking so damn good already).
Though it did also mark the first year in a while that no Nintendo game made my list...
Though it did also mark the first year in a while that no Nintendo game made my list...
Game of the Year 2024 | Aarsal’s Top 10 Games
2025 is upon us so it's time to look back at the top games of the year in 2024.
2025 is upon us so it's time to look back at the top games of the year in 2024.
Game of the Year 2024 | Aarsal’s Top 10 Games
2025 is upon us so it's time to look back at the top games of the year in 2024.
xboxera.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
2024 was one of my best years of gaming overall, which it seems is becoming a pattern (especially with 2025 looking so damn good already).
Though it did also mark the first year in a while that no Nintendo game made my list...
Though it did also mark the first year in a while that no Nintendo game made my list...
Space Marine II done! While some of the operations were definitely worse than some of the others, it had a bombastic ending and some of the coolest moments I've played in a game
They fully embraced the IP and the game knows exactly what it is.
My full goty list this Wednesday!
They fully embraced the IP and the game knows exactly what it is.
My full goty list this Wednesday!
January 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Space Marine II done! While some of the operations were definitely worse than some of the others, it had a bombastic ending and some of the coolest moments I've played in a game
They fully embraced the IP and the game knows exactly what it is.
My full goty list this Wednesday!
They fully embraced the IP and the game knows exactly what it is.
My full goty list this Wednesday!
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, done!
Fantastic game, legit one of the best I've played all year (2024). Ends damn strong too. I'm hoping it gets some mainstream goty traction this year when it releases on PS5 because it sure as hell deserves it.
Already can't wait for the next Indy adventure
Fantastic game, legit one of the best I've played all year (2024). Ends damn strong too. I'm hoping it gets some mainstream goty traction this year when it releases on PS5 because it sure as hell deserves it.
Already can't wait for the next Indy adventure
January 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, done!
Fantastic game, legit one of the best I've played all year (2024). Ends damn strong too. I'm hoping it gets some mainstream goty traction this year when it releases on PS5 because it sure as hell deserves it.
Already can't wait for the next Indy adventure
Fantastic game, legit one of the best I've played all year (2024). Ends damn strong too. I'm hoping it gets some mainstream goty traction this year when it releases on PS5 because it sure as hell deserves it.
Already can't wait for the next Indy adventure
Running out of time until my goty list is due, but man Indy is really surprising me. I'm nearing the end now and it still keeps up the quality, if not improving on it.
I'm hoping to get two more 2024 games complete by the end of Sunday, it seems like Indy may be pushing some of the others down...
I'm hoping to get two more 2024 games complete by the end of Sunday, it seems like Indy may be pushing some of the others down...
January 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Running out of time until my goty list is due, but man Indy is really surprising me. I'm nearing the end now and it still keeps up the quality, if not improving on it.
I'm hoping to get two more 2024 games complete by the end of Sunday, it seems like Indy may be pushing some of the others down...
I'm hoping to get two more 2024 games complete by the end of Sunday, it seems like Indy may be pushing some of the others down...
Aaand that's DA Inquisition done.
Took me a few months, game was definitely bloated a bit, but overall was damn good. The narrative especially.
Trespasser in particular finished up the story satisfyingly, while also setting up the next game quite well.
Now, unto the last one...
Took me a few months, game was definitely bloated a bit, but overall was damn good. The narrative especially.
Trespasser in particular finished up the story satisfyingly, while also setting up the next game quite well.
Now, unto the last one...
December 31, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Aaand that's DA Inquisition done.
Took me a few months, game was definitely bloated a bit, but overall was damn good. The narrative especially.
Trespasser in particular finished up the story satisfyingly, while also setting up the next game quite well.
Now, unto the last one...
Took me a few months, game was definitely bloated a bit, but overall was damn good. The narrative especially.
Trespasser in particular finished up the story satisfyingly, while also setting up the next game quite well.
Now, unto the last one...
Played some of @xboxera.com's (and @jonclarke.xboxera.com's) #ConsoleWars yesterday with the fam and had one of the longest games I've played, to the point where we all had FOUR next gen upgrades lol.
I think we flipped the deck like 4 times before it came to an end
I think we flipped the deck like 4 times before it came to an end
December 6, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Played some of @xboxera.com's (and @jonclarke.xboxera.com's) #ConsoleWars yesterday with the fam and had one of the longest games I've played, to the point where we all had FOUR next gen upgrades lol.
I think we flipped the deck like 4 times before it came to an end
I think we flipped the deck like 4 times before it came to an end
It's been a pretty good year so far for sure on my Xbox, though I expect Veilguard to sit in-between those two as well.
Thankfully it doesn't take into account League...
Thankfully it doesn't take into account League...
December 5, 2024 at 9:12 PM
It's been a pretty good year so far for sure on my Xbox, though I expect Veilguard to sit in-between those two as well.
Thankfully it doesn't take into account League...
Thankfully it doesn't take into account League...
#Arcane!
We had to go back and watch a few moments from other episodes, but I think we figured out what the heck happened. They definitely don't hold your hands.
And it's so well done
10/10 show, no exaggeration.
A sincere thank you to everyone involved for the incredible ride.
We had to go back and watch a few moments from other episodes, but I think we figured out what the heck happened. They definitely don't hold your hands.
And it's so well done
10/10 show, no exaggeration.
A sincere thank you to everyone involved for the incredible ride.
November 24, 2024 at 7:07 AM
#Arcane!
We had to go back and watch a few moments from other episodes, but I think we figured out what the heck happened. They definitely don't hold your hands.
And it's so well done
10/10 show, no exaggeration.
A sincere thank you to everyone involved for the incredible ride.
We had to go back and watch a few moments from other episodes, but I think we figured out what the heck happened. They definitely don't hold your hands.
And it's so well done
10/10 show, no exaggeration.
A sincere thank you to everyone involved for the incredible ride.
Might need to go media blackout tomorrow for a day to avoid #Arcane spoilers...
Just three more episodes and it's all over eh?
Talk about bittersweet.
Just three more episodes and it's all over eh?
Talk about bittersweet.
November 22, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Might need to go media blackout tomorrow for a day to avoid #Arcane spoilers...
Just three more episodes and it's all over eh?
Talk about bittersweet.
Just three more episodes and it's all over eh?
Talk about bittersweet.
So I've slowly (very slowly) been learning guitar lately and goddamn this D chord (and most of the other ones) is friggen impossible.
For the life of me I can't stop muting the high E string with my second finger...
Been fun otherwise though.
For the life of me I can't stop muting the high E string with my second finger...
Been fun otherwise though.
November 20, 2024 at 9:17 PM
So I've slowly (very slowly) been learning guitar lately and goddamn this D chord (and most of the other ones) is friggen impossible.
For the life of me I can't stop muting the high E string with my second finger...
Been fun otherwise though.
For the life of me I can't stop muting the high E string with my second finger...
Been fun otherwise though.
#Arcane...
Ho-lee crap. This show is just something else. Consistently top tier writing, world building, character development and of course animation.
If you're not watching this show, you're legit doing yourself a disservice. And I'm not even kidding.
Just 3 more episodes until it all ends...
Ho-lee crap. This show is just something else. Consistently top tier writing, world building, character development and of course animation.
If you're not watching this show, you're legit doing yourself a disservice. And I'm not even kidding.
Just 3 more episodes until it all ends...
November 18, 2024 at 5:49 AM
#Arcane...
Ho-lee crap. This show is just something else. Consistently top tier writing, world building, character development and of course animation.
If you're not watching this show, you're legit doing yourself a disservice. And I'm not even kidding.
Just 3 more episodes until it all ends...
Ho-lee crap. This show is just something else. Consistently top tier writing, world building, character development and of course animation.
If you're not watching this show, you're legit doing yourself a disservice. And I'm not even kidding.
Just 3 more episodes until it all ends...