CULTIC: Chapter 2 wins my personal award for “spookiest scares,” even in a year with some other horror bangers. Despite being a fast-paced “boomer shooter,” CULTIC often slows down the pace for a straight-up horror segment.

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#horror #games #videogames #gaming #goty #cultic

On behalf of my Substack ctrlaltdecay.substack.com, my “Endless Content” award for the game with the most bang for your buck, or the most content, goes to Monster Train 2!

#gaming #videogames #goty

My second-ever print book chapter, out now! Great work by the other authors and the editor, @librarianchef.bsky.social

#academia #edusky #academicsky #writing #conspiracy

Excited to be presenting tonight at @popcrn.bsky.social's conference on food in pop culture, "Delicious, Nutritious and Fictitious!"

#academia #highered #academicsky #research #popculture #dnd #dungeonsanddragons

Some random, well-loved fantasy paperbacks with great cover art.

-On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers

-Saga of Old City by Gary Gygax

#fantasy #coverart #bookart #booksky

Here are my picks for the best, most satisfying and rewarding loot in video games. What would you pick?

1. Baldur's Gate (1 or 2)
2. Wizardry 7
3. Diablo 2
4. Legend of Grimrock (1 or 2)
5. Resident Evil 4

#games #videogames #gaming

Mega Man X2 has always been my favorite—I think in part because I find the bosses neat! 5 of the 8 mavericks you fight are based on invertebrates:

-Morph Moth
-Magna Centipede
-Wire Sponge
-Bubble Crab
-Crystal Snail

How cool is that!?

#megaman #games #videogames #videogamesky

Best games I've played so far in 2025 (not necessarily games that came out in 2025--Skald and Drova were last year). Look Outside, Drova, Rematch, Monster Train 2, Skald: Against the Black Priory, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. No particular order.

#videogames #games #gaming

Having a great time so far with Look Outside! The Lovecraftian cosmic horror reminds me a lot of Skald: Against the Black Priory--though both games are quite different, the atmosphere is tremendous! #games #gaming #horror #videogames

Excited to be presenting this Friday at Leveling up the Classroom with a few of my colleagues! #academicsky #gamification #games #gaming #pedagogy

Excited to be contributing to this book edited by @librarianchef.bsky.social--my bit is a piece looking at a real-world basis for a Marvel conspiracy & how comics are a medium well-suited for showcasing societal anxieties. Cover art as a teaser for now!

#AcademicSky #comicssky #scholarship #comics