Ever since the video game industry bounced back from the great crash of 1984. It has mostly been on the upward climb. From roughly 1987 to 2010, the West played a massive role in pushing that success. However, it was Japan that was the heartbeat of it all. With that in mind, there are plenty of games that never made it over to North America or even Europe.

This feels appropriate, given the amount of time that has passed. You know, I came into this year with some big promises didn't I? At the start of 2025, I said that I was going to produce some consistent content. Be it movie reviews, game reviews, opinion pieces, and other assorted things I felt like writing. Did any of that happen?

Been awhile no? Strap in for the retro indie experience to ever grace a Steam Deck. Another great example of indie developers doing what the big-time Triple-A giants refuse to do. Nintendo… once upon a time. My biggest issue with you wasn’t your inflated prices, or your obsession with rereleasing the same games until the end of time.Nah—back then, my beef with you was more focused.

Friends, one of the reasons why I don’t complain about the current state of video games is because indie developers will remedy any problems I have. If I have a problem with a current trend or lack of in Triple A games, indie games will rectify. If indie games won’t capture the greatness of yesteryear, I’ll revisit the classics. If the nostalgia isn’t hitting, then I’ll see what new releases have to offer.

You know what’s awesome? TOYS!!!! Big, small, somewhere in between—give them all to me! Whether you’re a 9-year-old kid booking wrestling matches on your parents’ carpet or a 45-year-old with a shelf full of Generation 1 Transformers, one thing is undeniable… TOYS. ARE. AWESOME. And you know what else I love just as much? Shooter games. First-person, third-person, bullet hell, side-scrolling, or some glorious hybrid of them all—I’m there, locked and loaded.

You don’t need to bend over backward for corporations.They need you far more than you need them. This recent Nintendo Direct had me genuinely excited about what the future holds.As someone who has frequently criticized Nintendo for neglecting their dormant IPs—or worse, doing nothing fresh with their current ones—they surprised me this time.They’re finally delivering a full…

When I started this webpage, I swore I’d write at least one blog post a week about my life. Call it consistency, call it engagement, call it whatever you want—I just wanted enough content here that someone could spend an hour reading through it all. Maybe they’d even walk away inspired by one of my opinions. Another reason? I wanted to build up my writing portfolio.

Liminal spaces… you f*** with them? I ask because they’ve been an internet phenomenon since… Reddit was a thing? Look, I’m not exactly sure when they gained traction or became a viral TikTok sensation. What I do know is that they’re one of the coolest visual concepts out there. They come in all sizes—big, small, in-between. But size doesn’t really matter here.

If Mario Kart and Bloodborne decided to get together and conceive a child—doing the act on top of a PlayStation 1 while a Clive Barker film plays in the background—Nightmare Kart would be the offspring. A fusion of some of my favorite game genres and themes, manifested into a gloriously retro-style title. Created by the brilliant developer behind the surprisingly well-executed Bloodborne demake, Nightmare Kart was originally known as Bloodborne Kart.

Back at it with another blog post. These will act like a diary of sorts. Its hard to talk about specific things happening in my life. Without getting personal about things, something I don't want to do. Ill say this, when you aim to set boundaries with people. Something that is long overdue. And those close to you aren't honoring or respecting them.

You know, I wished for a more eventful year in 2025 compared largely to how 2024 went. Be careful what you wish for... I guess POLITICS WARNING When I look at the current climate and see what is going on. Its hard for me to pinpoint how I see things unfolding as the next four, let alone one, years progress. Considering who took power and all the executive actions have been signed. The term "buckle up" almost seems too comforting. Based on that last paragraph, you may already assume where I align politically.

Its the second to last day of the year as I write this. Ive been wanting to make a blog to reflect on the year I have had. Despite how this year went. Actually, I wont even beat around the bush. Aside from maybe three great moments, this was one of the worst years of my life. That's a pretty heavy statement, I know. But its from me looking back on everything. Knowing that the bad low key outweighed the good. For the most part at least. Granted, things could always be worse.