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KENT WARD

@greatkentward.bsky.social

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Mr. Ongaku himself! Event runner and programmer. I like fighting games, video game music, and Fist of the North Star. linktr.ee/greatkentward

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · Oct 17

Hi BlueSky, I am Kent Ward. I am a Florida Man who does a lot of things!

- Software Engineer on sports games and military simulation trainers for 15 years
- Worked on one of the highest-selling games of 2024, College Football '25
- I run video game concerts
- On MAGFest staff
- Likes fighting games

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 3h

I played 5 or so minutes of 2XKO last night. Curious to see how it goes.

Ongaku Overdrive @ongakuoverdrive.com · 6h

Tonight on Twitch! Fighting games with YOU.

Street Fighter 6 with C. Viper, followed by our first time on 2XKO!

🥊 twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive

KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 20h

I actually just watched their rematch at KOPW and liked it. Those ladies work stiff and I dig it.

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 1d

Mega Man Animated TV Series (Blu-ray) preorder down to $37.99 on Amazon (out in 2 weeks) buff.ly/7YzxEfO #ad

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 1d

Man what the fuck.

KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 1d

Oh there is at least one more.

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 1d

We ready to live and learn y'all

MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival @magfest.org · 1d

Spinning onto the stage at Super MAGFest 2025 is Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40: Live Band Experience!

For 27 years, Johnny has traveled all over the world performing Crush 40’s greatest hits, usually solo or with a guitarist. Don't miss out on the full band experience at Super MAG!

A photo of Johnny Gioeli of Crush 40 grinning with his arm extended toward the crowd, a microphone in his hand.

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 1d

Okay that's dope.

KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 3d

Before I start my new job tomorrow, I wanted to try tying up a loose end. I never did a proper No Mercy run of Undertale!

I believe paying this game turned my whole year around. So I want to wipe out all the monsters, starting with Undine the Undying!

twitch.tv/ongakuoverdr...

a black and white pixel art of a knight

ALT: a black and white pixel art of a knight

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Ongaku Overdrive @ongakuoverdrive.com · 3d

Bonus stream tonight. We have some loose ends from our Hopes and Dreams #Undertale arc that we need to resolve. 🎣

Mr. Ongaku vs Undyne the Undying on twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 3d

Feel like Waluigi would be on the Epstein flight logs but not Wario and I think that’s the fundamental difference between the characters

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Class Cabinet @classcabinet.bsky.social · 4d

Next Saturday is PSX DOOMATHON! I'm going to play both PlayStation Doom games and it's gonna be a long stream. It's also my birthday this month so let's hang out!

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 4d

Haven't been to The Pinball Lounge in months. They added a bunch of games including a D&D pinball can that saves your character progress to your Stern Pinball profile. The cab also gets new quests from Stern's server periodically.

Absolutely incredible to see all the advances in pinball technology.

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 5d

On Monday, Yacht Club Games delayed the much-anticipated upcoming game Mina the Hollower.

On Tuesday, I visited their studio and saw the game. It made for a rare glimpse at why a video game gets delayed and what "polish" actually means.

This week's column:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Why 'Mina the Hollower' Was Delayed

Yacht Club Games hasn't given a new release date, but the delay shouldn’t be more than a few months

www.bloomberg.com

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Lauren the Flute @laurentheflute.bsky.social · 5d

I played on this cover of music from Apothecary Diaries, an anime I've really fallen in love with! There's no video of me so you just have to trust that I'm there among my fellow flute friends ♥️ I'm so glad I got to be part of this, like a welcome-back to VGM after my surgery!

Jeff Penny @jeffpennyaudio.bsky.social · 5d

When I am really into something, I get this overwhelming passion energy that I just need an outlet for. After watching the show and reading some of the light novels, I just had to do an arrangement of some Apothecary Diaries music. I literally just love it so much, I needed to.

youtu.be/qfVNZs1fxX8

The Girl of Apothecary - Apothecary Diaries (Wind Ensemble Cover)

YouTube video by Jeff Penny

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 5d

I'm crossing the barrier on Monday! As in I am starting a new job that should be good for my career.

Coincidentally, I'm returning to Undertale NO MERCY on Sunday on Twitch. If I do it right this time, I'll battle Undyne the Undying!

KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 12d

Current Mood:

KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 6d

My first pic of Moro, when I took her home 13 years ago. My friend was not able to keep her and it ended up being one of the best things to happen to me.

She grew into those paws.

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Ongaku Overdrive @ongakuoverdrive.com · 6d

Everyone was super sonic racing! 🎵

Live with Sonic Racing CrossWorlds!

🦔 twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive

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⛥B̸̢̢̪̤̼̰͇̂̾̑͑̅̈́̓͊͝en 𝕭𝖆𝖗𝖙𝖟𝖆𝖇𝖊𝖑 Selwood⛧ @mrbartzabel.bsky.social · 6d

Mick Foley. Still the 🐐
##wrestlesky

Mick foley rebuking answer in co.ment section

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 7d

That's cool that Japan is about to have their first female Prime Minister. *reads about Sanae Takaichi* Oh.

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Ongaku Overdrive @ongakuoverdrive.com · 8d

Tomorrow on Twitch! We gotta go fast with Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. This game has crossplay, so if you got it, you can play with us!

PLUS, we'll have it ready to play at Super OngakuVania IV!

🦔 twitch.tv/ongakuoverdrive

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Zeldathon @zeldathon.com · 8d

We have a position available on our leadership team! Are you a logistical legend with an appetite for administration? We would love to hear from you!

See the full listing as well as any other open volunteer positions on our website!

zeldathon.com/get-involved...

zeldathon.com

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John A Dracula Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · 8d

Simon Belmont:

"Frightening" Dan McDaid @danmcdaid.bsky.social · 9d

Man I would love to give Dracula a good hard kick in the balls

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Anime News Network @animenewsnetwork.com · 9d

A SICK METAL cover of Sailor Moon's iconic English theme song by Powerglove! 🤘

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KENT WARD @greatkentward.bsky.social · 9d

Guys, if you like going to MAGFest for concerts and haven't gotten your pass yet, you need to do that NOW. Almost sold out.

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OverClocked ReMix (We ♥ video game music!) 🎮🎵 @ocremix.org · 11d

🎉 RebeccaETripp becomes our first-ever contributor to reach 100 OC ReMixes!

Tripp's final segment of her Zelda sky themes mega-medley includes wind instrumentalists Gamer of the Winds, Medllix, and Steven Higbee!

ocremix.org/remix/OCR04910
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom "Nirvana" OC ReMix

OC ReMix presents a FREE video game remix MP3: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom "Nirvana" by RebeccaETripp,Gamer of the Winds,Medllix,Steven Higbee

ocremix.org

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