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Stephen Wilds
@wilds.bsky.social
Freelance writer for various sites (Polygon, Coming Soon, Looper, Space.com, PCGamer, CulturedVultures, Unwinnable, Paste, EGMNOW, Playboy). It's more like pounding words into a keyboard, but I've made a living of it.
That Brodido versus FTR match was awesome. #aew
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I've re-discovered Final Fantasy IX and have been sucked in, and I owe someone an apology. - 8bitdigi.com/the-legacy-o...
The Legacy of Final Fantasy IX, 25 Years Later - 8Bit/Digi
Looking back at the legacy and influence of Final Fantasy IX, 25 years after it launched on the PlayStation.
8bitdigi.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I took a look at a new indie game from @casting-whispers.bsky.social that has a strong atmosphere and a neat mechanic, but trips a bit on its path to greatness. - 8bitdigi.com/review-casti...
Review | Casting Whispers (PC) - 8Bit/Digi
Casting Whispers is a simple and elegant psychological horror game that manages to surprise me a couple of times.
8bitdigi.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The One Where a Wilds Watches all of Friends. This is my personal retrospective on a hit show that I took forever to watch. - scwilds.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/t...
The One Where a Wilds Watches all of Friends
Well, I watched all ten seasons of Friends. I didn’t watch the show much when it first aired. I caught a couple of episodes at random, with most of my interest stemming from a crush on Courteney Co…
scwilds.wordpress.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Having celebrated a milestone 25-year anniversary recently, I put some words down about my experience with the legacy of Final Fantasy IX. - 8bitdigi.com/the-legacy-o...
The Legacy of Final Fantasy IX, 25 Years Later - 8Bit/Digi
Looking back at the legacy and influence of Final Fantasy IX, 25 years after it launched on the PlayStation.
8bitdigi.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I took a look at a cool horror game that stumbles slightly over its own creativity. Casting Whispers is a great foundation for what could be, if we just close our eyes. - 8bitdigi.com/review-casti...
Review | Casting Whispers (PC) - 8Bit/Digi
Casting Whispers is a simple and elegant psychological horror game that manages to surprise me a couple of times.
8bitdigi.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
@saycheeseandpod.bsky.social "Aunt Benna...eatin' that ass!"

Also, how are these Michael Caine-esque British accents getting worse as we go along?
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
April and Casey, together again, but in the wrong universe. #tmnt #heman #teenagemutantninjaturtles #mastersoftheuniverse #actionfigures #collectibles #figures
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Sometimes you rediscover old songs and wonder: why? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=EScL...
Mr.President - Coco Jamboo (1996) [Official Video]
YouTube video by MELOMAN DANCE
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November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Reposted by Stephen Wilds
Hey there!

youtu.be/ZxIkNfCuAnw

This is a video I made (trying to get to 1k subscribers :D) about GoldenEye 007. It's 35 minutes long and about how fun beating the game was on 00 Agent with no auto-aim.

Appreciate again all the likes/retweets/subscribers, etc.
How Fun Is GoldenEye 007 on N64 With 0 Experience and No Auto-Aim on 00 Agent?
YouTube video by Junkyard Dave
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November 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
For recent movies, I started with a strange one, no surprise since it stars Nick Cage. The Surfer (2024) is an odd psychological and psychedelic story about a broken man who returns to his hometown wanting to surf with his son, but the beach has bullies. It didn't go as expected.
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I'm finally starting to come around on these Final Fantasy IX characters.
November 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I know I've been watching too many Horror anthology shows lately when I realize the Twilight Zone (1985) story "The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon" and the "Patterns/Voices" episode of Night Visions share the same narrative, with some minor details changed.

Well, it's interesting to me.
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
November 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Halloween may be over, but it's always a good time to watch some old Goosebumps episodes. Here is a list of the ones worth checking out. - www.comingsoon.net/tv/features/...
Best Goosebumps Episodes the Whole Family Can Watch During Halloween
The 30th anniversary of the show felt like a great excuse to talk about some of the best Goosebumps episodes.
www.comingsoon.net
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
@dylancharles.bsky.social Thanks for reading my e-mail on the podcast. I loved the answers you guys gave, but I question where you think I'm from to give me that accent, even if it was quality voice work.
November 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Nice, @geekygonewilds.bsky.social did another video for The Lacerator, talking about how bad she is at drilling. [NSFW] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=50b6...
When You Gonna Drill Me?! | The Lacerator Episode 2
YouTube video by GeekyGoneWilds
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November 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
@cwkauff.bsky.social Happiest of birthdays, sir.
November 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Check out this wonderful short film by @madcrab.bsky.social. It's a period piece about two friends who encounter a Cherokee legend and must do their best to survive. - www.youtube.com/watch?v=PohH...
A RAVEN'S CALL | Cherokee Indian Horror Short Film
YouTube video by Mad Crab Productions
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November 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Reposted by Stephen Wilds
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...

It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.

Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I looked at Gen V season 2 and how they handled a real-life death, reshaping the story while paying respects. - www.superherohype.com/features/635...
How Gen V Season 2 Handled a Character's IRL Death is a Lesson to Future Productions - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
Gen V Season 2 handled Chance Perdomo's death with respect and grace, showing how shows can tactfully handle delicate situations.
www.superherohype.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I think I may hate computers.
October 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the Goosebumps television series, so it's a good time to revisit some of its best episodes, which brought R. L. Stine's stories to life in weird and fun ways. - www.comingsoon.net/tv/features/...
Best Goosebumps Episodes the Whole Family Can Watch During Halloween
The 20th anniversary of the show felt like a great excuse to talk about some of the best Goosebumps episodes.
www.comingsoon.net
October 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"I don't stand outside 'cause I'm too outstandin'"
October 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM