Alex Donaldson
@apzonerunner.com
Video game critic. Owner/Final Boss @RPGSite.net, Editor-at-large @Eurogamer.net, occasional freelancer & consultant.
Into: Arcade cabs, Watches, Dogs, Whisky, fighting games (esp SF), RPGs (esp FF), NFL (Rams), Lego, Poker & Blackjack
www.donaldson.zone
Into: Arcade cabs, Watches, Dogs, Whisky, fighting games (esp SF), RPGs (esp FF), NFL (Rams), Lego, Poker & Blackjack
www.donaldson.zone
We're not quite done with November yet, but this month RPG Site has quietly broken several of the site's Nov records. Nov is a critical month in terms of yearly performance, so that rules. It hasn't even been driven by any big 'tentpole games' really, just good, diligent work. V proud of the team
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We're not quite done with November yet, but this month RPG Site has quietly broken several of the site's Nov records. Nov is a critical month in terms of yearly performance, so that rules. It hasn't even been driven by any big 'tentpole games' really, just good, diligent work. V proud of the team
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Been thinking a lot about how amazingly powerful this moment is in a game with so little story cutscene staging. Making brilliant use of breaking a franchise tradition, the way it uses an iconic tune, etc. Just chills at the time youtu.be/bdTdUoSCfS4?...
Samus Speaks Chozo - Metroid Dread
YouTube video by AMHarbinger
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Been thinking a lot about how amazingly powerful this moment is in a game with so little story cutscene staging. Making brilliant use of breaking a franchise tradition, the way it uses an iconic tune, etc. Just chills at the time youtu.be/bdTdUoSCfS4?...
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Fleetway legit had the best additions to Sonic around, great character
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Fleetway legit had the best additions to Sonic around, great character
I see it's discoursing a little bit again, and all I can say about Capcom charging for a Street Fighter tournament stream is... I've paid more for shitter sports event streams. But if it's PPV, the production needs to rise to proper "telly level" & not feel like a live stream put on by fans for £50
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I see it's discoursing a little bit again, and all I can say about Capcom charging for a Street Fighter tournament stream is... I've paid more for shitter sports event streams. But if it's PPV, the production needs to rise to proper "telly level" & not feel like a live stream put on by fans for £50
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Iconic lines for the dance floor
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Iconic lines for the dance floor
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Raijin in FF8 considers himself an honourable ladies' man, & so every time you fight him if there's only women alive in the party, he won't attack & will just stand & take a beating. UNLESS he's been blinded by a spell... & then, because he can't see who he's hitting, he'll attack the girls.
i was going through my X archives and found this by @superpodsaga.com, which I qrt'd at some point years ago
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Raijin in FF8 considers himself an honourable ladies' man, & so every time you fight him if there's only women alive in the party, he won't attack & will just stand & take a beating. UNLESS he's been blinded by a spell... & then, because he can't see who he's hitting, he'll attack the girls.
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That Ron Moore. He’s all right.
More Ron Moore AOL fan interactions from the 90s.
The first one deals with fan entitlement - the delusion that every true fan believes as they do and that they have ownership over the show because they care so much.
The first one deals with fan entitlement - the delusion that every true fan believes as they do and that they have ownership over the show because they care so much.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
That Ron Moore. He’s all right.
Raijin in FF8 considers himself an honourable ladies' man, & so every time you fight him if there's only women alive in the party, he won't attack & will just stand & take a beating. UNLESS he's been blinded by a spell... & then, because he can't see who he's hitting, he'll attack the girls.
i was going through my X archives and found this by @superpodsaga.com, which I qrt'd at some point years ago
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
so, let me bring the question back: what is the most useless piece of video game knowledge you know?
November 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Raijin in FF8 considers himself an honourable ladies' man, & so every time you fight him if there's only women alive in the party, he won't attack & will just stand & take a beating. UNLESS he's been blinded by a spell... & then, because he can't see who he's hitting, he'll attack the girls.
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Twitter just added the ability to see where people are based, so the obvious has finally been confirmed: This idiot is not Japanese, and is LARPing out of the UK.
He is of course doubling down by saying that he is "currently on holiday in Europe" lol
He is of course doubling down by saying that he is "currently on holiday in Europe" lol
November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Twitter just added the ability to see where people are based, so the obvious has finally been confirmed: This idiot is not Japanese, and is LARPing out of the UK.
He is of course doubling down by saying that he is "currently on holiday in Europe" lol
He is of course doubling down by saying that he is "currently on holiday in Europe" lol
One of those days where the NFL/Fantasy is making me want to walk into the ocean and never return. A Rams win tonight can bring me back though
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
One of those days where the NFL/Fantasy is making me want to walk into the ocean and never return. A Rams win tonight can bring me back though
I have only now just realized that the full names of Smash on WiiU/3DS are named to shorten to "Super Smash Bros. for", aka Smash 4, because they are collectively the fourth one. i am so stupid what the fuck
November 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I have only now just realized that the full names of Smash on WiiU/3DS are named to shorten to "Super Smash Bros. for", aka Smash 4, because they are collectively the fourth one. i am so stupid what the fuck
Pac-Man in his sicko era
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Pac-Man in his sicko era
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My friend just sent me this t-shirt design and I need it so much.
November 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
My friend just sent me this t-shirt design and I need it so much.
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King Kong: The Xbox 360 MUST PLAY That Wasn't Very Good
YouTube video by Eurogamer
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November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Better late than never, this N64 redux is another best-in-class retro experience.
Our Analogue 3D review:
www.eurogamer.net/analogue-3d-...
Our Analogue 3D review:
www.eurogamer.net/analogue-3d-...
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Better late than never, this N64 redux is another best-in-class retro experience.
Our Analogue 3D review:
www.eurogamer.net/analogue-3d-...
Our Analogue 3D review:
www.eurogamer.net/analogue-3d-...
How old am I? Well, I'm eagerly awaiting Amazon Black Friday to see if I can get an eye-wateringly expensive Wera screwdriver set on sale
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
How old am I? Well, I'm eagerly awaiting Amazon Black Friday to see if I can get an eye-wateringly expensive Wera screwdriver set on sale
Thrilled to see Omega finally do a Planet Ocean refresh. Been waiting years. Love the tapered bracelet, love the no date.. 3mm thinner is great. Not sure about the face being universally black. VERY unsure about that price. Anyway this is like up there with a new Final Fantasy being announced to me
November 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thrilled to see Omega finally do a Planet Ocean refresh. Been waiting years. Love the tapered bracelet, love the no date.. 3mm thinner is great. Not sure about the face being universally black. VERY unsure about that price. Anyway this is like up there with a new Final Fantasy being announced to me
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Half-Life 3 looks fucking SICK
November 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Half-Life 3 looks fucking SICK
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the century of smiles @edzitron.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM
the century of smiles @edzitron.com