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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Nov 19

The Nintendo DS is 20 years old!

To celebrate, I put together a retrospective to analyse how Nintendo’s strategy led to the DS’ success, changed Nintendo as a company and whether or not it could work with Switch 2

Check it out on @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 6h

Here’s that link: www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/phil-jo...

Director Phil Johnston Talks Transforming 'The Twits' from Series to Netflix Film & Diving Into The World of Roald Dahl

A deep-dive into the origins of The Twits, how its unique art style came about and how the project transitioned from a series to movie.

www.whats-on-netflix.com

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 6h

I interviewed Phil Johnston, director of Netflix’s THE TWITS!

We chat:
- adapting it from series to feature
- balancing light and dark tones
- adapting Quentin Blake’s drawings to 3D

Check it out on What’s On Netflix

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 1d

Hahaha appreciate you. Still strange as hell to me too

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s that link: www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...

'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Is a Middling Evolution for a Franchise In Need of Saving

‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ improves over Scarlet and Violet, but could do more on Nintendo Switch 2

www.rollingstone.com

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 1d

REVIEW: POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A is another step in the evolution of the franchise, boasting an addictive new battle system

However, familiar problems stop this from becoming the Pokémon game we’ve all been dreaming of

Check it out on @RollingStone

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s that link: www.ign.com/articles/the...

The 10 Best Pokémon Spin-off Games - IGN

Pokémon has expanded well beyond the mainline generation games and into a variety of other genres, but what are the best Pokémon spin-offs? We rank the top 10.

www.ign.com

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 2d

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A is out this week, and to celebrate I ranked the top 10 non-mainline games in the franchise!

Stadium, Colosseum, Legends Arceus and Mystery Dungeon are all eligible. People who know me already know what I put at the top

Give it a read on @ign.com

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 27d

Here’s that link: www.skwigly.co.uk/long-story-s...

Long Story Short | Review - Skwigly Animation Magazine

Long Story Short is an affecting and hilarious masterclass in concise storytelling. Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s follow up to BoJack Horseman is an intensely

www.skwigly.co.uk

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · 27d

Review: LONG STORY SHORT is my favourite show of 2025 and Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s masterpiece

It’s a 10-episode speedrun through a family’s life that feels just as emotionally satisfying as 10 seasons of TV. An absolute miracle of a show

Check it out on @skwigly.bsky.social

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Sep 13

Here’s that link: www.ign.com/articles/bes...

Every 2D Mario Platformer, Ranked - IGN

What are the best 2D Mario games? We rank every side-scrolling platformer in the Nintendo mascot's history.

www.ign.com

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Sep 13

It’s Mario’s 40th birthday, and instead of baking a cake like that hack Peach, I ranked all of his 2D platformers. Like a real friend

Was a joy to replay all of these and find the little details that make them all unique

Check it out on @ign.com

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Sep 8

Her most ambitious role

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Sep 8

She’s been in some films you may have heard of

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here’s that link: www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

Ugo Bienvenu’s 'Arco' Brings Natalie Portman To Animation

At TIFF, Ugo Bienvenu discusses the global influences behind Arco, while Natalie Portman reflects on producing her first animated film.

www.cartoonbrew.com

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Sep 8

I interviewed Ugo Bienvenu and Natalie Portman, director and producer of ARCO

We discuss Portman’s role as a producer, comparisons to Ghibli and breaking down complex ideas for children

Check it out on @cartoonbrew.bsky.social

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Aug 6

I interviewed the team behind Sony Animation’s GOAT: www.skwigly.co.uk/tyree-dillih...

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Aug 1

Here’s that link: www.ign.com/articles/the...

The Bad Guys 2 Review - IGN

The Bad Guys 2 provides more of what made its predecessor great, but doesn’t improve enough on its predictable plot.

www.ign.com

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Aug 1

THE BAD GUYS 2 is a solid improvement on what made the first film pop

The slick action is in place along with that smooth editing and fun animation style, but the film stumbles in an honest attempt at more mature themes and a more complex plot

Check out my review on @IGN

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Jul 30

I interviewed Todd Harris, showrunner of Eyes of Wakanda: www.animationmagazine.net/2025/07/eyes...

'Eyes of Wakanda' Showrunner Todd Harris Discusses the Creative Heart of the New Marvel Animation Anthology | Animation Magazine

Director and executive producer Todd Harris discusses the new Marvel animated series 'Eyes of Wakanda,' coming to Disney+ August 1.

www.animationmagazine.net

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Jul 26

YUPPP

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Spooky Laur Uy @laurbits.bsky.social · Jul 25

Mind Game reference!

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Jul 25

Here’s that link: www.skwigly.co.uk/bad-guys-2-p...

The Bad Guys 2 | Interview with director Pierre Perifel - Skwigly Animation Magazine

Summer blockbuster season is a sequel-rich section of the calendar, and DreamWorks is getting in on the fun. The Bad Guys 2 has seen a relatively quick

www.skwigly.co.uk

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Jul 25

Here’s that link: www.skwigly.co.uk/bad-guys-2-p...

The Bad Guys 2 | Interview with director Pierre Perifel - Skwigly Animation Magazine

Summer blockbuster season is a sequel-rich section of the calendar, and DreamWorks is getting in on the fun. The Bad Guys 2 has seen a relatively quick

www.skwigly.co.uk

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Jul 25

THE BAD GUYS 2 is out today in the UK, and I interviewed its director Pierre Perifel! We discuss

- lessons learned from the first movie
- referencing Lupin III and Mind Game
- recent structural changes at DreamWorks

Check it out on @skwigly

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ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Jul 7

Here’s that link: www.ign.com/articles/bes...

Every Nintendo 3D Platformer, Ranked - IGN

We rank every one of Nintendo's 3D platformers from best to bananas bad.

www.ign.com

ryan @ryangaur.bsky.social · Jul 7

With DONKEY KONG: BANANZA out this week, I ranked every Nintendo 3D platformer!

I wanted to reward the smooth satisfaction you get from making a jump and the games that give you the confidence to try crazy stuff

Check it out on @ign.com

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