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Quinton O'Connor

@quinton.bsky.social

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Journalist. Nova Crystallis / TrekMovie / RPG Site / TheGamer / Polygon / RPGFan. Anthropology major with a minor in knows-too-much-Star-Trek. Proud believer in cats, curry, and cafe con leche. Final Fantasy forever.

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 32m

Damn, we’re pretty close. Dark Knight’s my #2. Agrias’ birthday is #3. LOL.

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 32m

This will never not be funny to me

Mikhail @va11halla.bsky.social · 59m

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 1h

Oh man, this gonna be good.

The Game Business @thegamebusiness.com · 1h

This week on The Game Business, we dive into the role of consoles with Astro Bot developer Team Asobi. Does the prospect of a PC version hold back PS5 devs? And what makes a PS5 worth upgrading to?

www.thegamebusiness.com/p/the-ps5-ge...

The PS5 generation has “brought something special”, insists Team Asobi

The PlayStation studio tells us about its role in building future game console hardware

www.thegamebusiness.com

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 1h

If I had to pick just one WotL exclusive to add to The Ivalice Chronicles, it’d probably be the continuation of the Beowulf/Reis storyline. I never noticed just how hollow it feels without that!

Sterling VA, though. Absolutely.

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 1h

Postgame unlocks a 3D fighter; beat it to unlock a 2D fighter

“Kurosawa filter” available post-launch

Subspace Emissary II

37 amiibo en route; $75 USD each

Dante from the Devil May Cry series

Sandfall Interactive visits your house after credits roll to discuss games dev

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 2h

Beyond embarrassing. And yes, absolutely dangerous.

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 16h

That’s… something.

Reposted by Quinton O'Connor

Gepugg @gepugg.bsky.social · 16h

Not the best weekend, but really really proud and excited to share my Ninja Gaiden 4 review :) Definitely my Game of the Year, surprising no one - www.thegamer.com/ninja-gaiden...

Ninja Gaiden 4 Review - Greater Ninja

By delivering brutal combat, high challenge, and interesting characters, Ninja Gaiden 4 is almost everything I dreamed it would be.

www.thegamer.com

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 18h

the sphere grid isn’t round but you wrote that it’s circular

shame what video games journalism has become

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 18h

I have fulfilled a lifelong ambition. I have finally had an article published on a Star Trek website!

TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 18h

‘Strange New Worlds’ To Have Fewer “Outliers” And Be Traditional ‘Star Trek’ In Final Seasons, Per Showrunner
#startrek #strangenewworlds

‘Strange New Worlds’ To Have Fewer “Outliers” And Be Traditional ‘Star Trek’ In Final Seasons, Per Showrunner

The SNW cast also talks about how they are not ready to say goodbye.

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 20h

(This is me inexplicably role-playing as a Mistborn character to be clear @professorrpg.bsky.social is always a good read)

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 20h

Vin frowned, then began to read Scott’s review. To her pained surprise, she found herself enjoying his writing.

Scott White @professorrpg.bsky.social · 20h

Journey before destination. My review for @brandonsanderson.com 's Cosmere RPG from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social is up over on @ign.com ! These books are works of art, and are treasure troves of lore goodness, wrapped up in a pretty awesome TTRPG. www.ign.com/articles/cos...

Cosmere RPG Review - IGN

Brandon Sanderson's fantasy universe gets the TTRPG treatment.

www.ign.com

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 20h

tag urself it me

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 21h

I imagine the folks who are particularly bummed about a single-city setting would be further irritated by a realistic approach. But the claustrophobia you speak of, that actually triggers some of my NYC memories.

Unova’s main city did good there, come to think of it. A real cluster! Sprites galore.

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 21h

Fascinating!

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 21h

I have a confession

I’m an Xbox

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 21h

Yep, as someone who grew up in NYC, I can safely say that Unova sure as heck doesn’t feel like it. There are glimpses, and some of those design elements are writ large, but it’s not the same degree. The cultural roots aren‘t as well-realized.

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 22h

I’m slowly evolving into telling jokes about things more than three other people I know will actually understand

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 22h

Congrats!

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 22h

Oh, I don’t even mind them! I know that’s a pretty contentious stance, lmao.

Yeah, Asunder is good. It got me hyped as heck for Cole ahead of Inquisition, too!

The Masked Empire gave so much texture to the Orlais mission, too… hnnng. Generally, I want this stuff in-game, but I liked it here.

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 23h

Seeing a lot of “this is Lumiose City” on my feed. Y’all can call it what you like but that’s definitely Midgar with a clean energy bill

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 23h

This is somehow also true of Star Trek.

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 23h

I think Asunder was my fave novel but The Stolen Throne had a GREAT supporting cast.

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Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 1d

Aron Eisenberg (RIP) really ought to have been in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's opening credits by the final couple of seasons. Every time I rewatch his PTSD ep, that's driven home to me all over again.

Quinton O'Connor @quinton.bsky.social · 1d

Who’s solving the Louvre robbery?

Right answers only.

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