Dominic Tarason
@dominictarason.com
Veteran freelance games crit & PR. Hyped for indie games & mods. Bylines on RPS, PC Gamer, PCGamesN. Find my work, Steam curation & contact info below - He/Him
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Contact email: [email protected]
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Dominic Tarason
@dominictarason.com
· Apr 26
Dominic Tarason - Games Crit & PR
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Wow, I apparently cleared 10,000 followers!
You've all made a terrible mistake and are going to spend too much on obscure games!
I am terribly sorry, but relieved to see others suffering from my curse.
I also have a Steam curator page, and accept tips (which helps me find games). Details below:
You've all made a terrible mistake and are going to spend too much on obscure games!
I am terribly sorry, but relieved to see others suffering from my curse.
I also have a Steam curator page, and accept tips (which helps me find games). Details below:
Sabrina Carpenter: Braver and more powerful than Nintendo and Microsoft combined.
Sabrina Carpenter made the White House delete their fuck ass tweet.
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sabrina Carpenter: Braver and more powerful than Nintendo and Microsoft combined.
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Time for a 🧵 of cool games you might have missed in 2025!
I will be including stuff that's come out in November/December 2024 as well, since those months usually get left out of lists for both years.
I will be including stuff that's come out in November/December 2024 as well, since those months usually get left out of lists for both years.
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Time for a 🧵 of cool games you might have missed in 2025!
I will be including stuff that's come out in November/December 2024 as well, since those months usually get left out of lists for both years.
I will be including stuff that's come out in November/December 2024 as well, since those months usually get left out of lists for both years.
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Isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey is an upcoming 2D action-adventure platformer. You play as an adorable cat girl in a world full of wonderful art! store.steampowered.com/app/2686820/...
December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey is an upcoming 2D action-adventure platformer. You play as an adorable cat girl in a world full of wonderful art! store.steampowered.com/app/2686820/...
Apparently there's some resurgent formalist game design debate going on? On whether games could/should/have/are/will be stories?
I cannot imagine anything I want to engage with less.
I cannot imagine anything I want to engage with less.
December 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Apparently there's some resurgent formalist game design debate going on? On whether games could/should/have/are/will be stories?
I cannot imagine anything I want to engage with less.
I cannot imagine anything I want to engage with less.
Nuclear Throne just got a gigantic re-release update that brings it way closer to modern spec.
Hopefully it doesn't take too long for the big mods out there to support this new edition.
Hopefully it doesn't take too long for the big mods out there to support this new edition.
Update 100 adds: a new playable character, custom difficulty mode, c-skins for everybody, 60+fps, widescreen, 4 player co-op, and so much more! Brought to you by @jwaaaap.com @pietepiet.com @jukio.bsky.social @kissakolme.bsky.social @justinchan.bsky.social & @yellowafterlife.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Nuclear Throne just got a gigantic re-release update that brings it way closer to modern spec.
Hopefully it doesn't take too long for the big mods out there to support this new edition.
Hopefully it doesn't take too long for the big mods out there to support this new edition.
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Important news for @3amsoda.bsky.social
Drunken Rogue is releasing next year!!!! store.steampowered.com/app/2836990/...
Drunken Rogue is releasing next year!!!! store.steampowered.com/app/2836990/...
Drunken Rogue on Steam
The rowdy adventures of drunk-as-a-skunk Rogue Lita and Vampire of Demise Endo! Stagger around traps and stumble through demon assaults. Make your way to the dungeon's deepest depths—rumored to contai...
store.steampowered.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Important news for @3amsoda.bsky.social
Drunken Rogue is releasing next year!!!! store.steampowered.com/app/2836990/...
Drunken Rogue is releasing next year!!!! store.steampowered.com/app/2836990/...
Gonna have to start putting together a shortlist for my Steam Winter Sale picks soon. This year is going to be tough, on account of there being TOO MUCH to pick from.
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Gonna have to start putting together a shortlist for my Steam Winter Sale picks soon. This year is going to be tough, on account of there being TOO MUCH to pick from.
Great video that takes a look at the genesis of Doom modding - the stuff released within a year or two of the original game coming out.
The seed from which a boundless forest grew.
The seed from which a boundless forest grew.
December 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Great video that takes a look at the genesis of Doom modding - the stuff released within a year or two of the original game coming out.
The seed from which a boundless forest grew.
The seed from which a boundless forest grew.
My very belated single entry into the Silksong Difficulty Discourse:
I came fresh from playing goddamn Zexion first. Silksong isn't easy by any means, but it was comparatively a walk in the park.
I came fresh from playing goddamn Zexion first. Silksong isn't easy by any means, but it was comparatively a walk in the park.
Save 30% on Zexion on Steam
Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
My very belated single entry into the Silksong Difficulty Discourse:
I came fresh from playing goddamn Zexion first. Silksong isn't easy by any means, but it was comparatively a walk in the park.
I came fresh from playing goddamn Zexion first. Silksong isn't easy by any means, but it was comparatively a walk in the park.
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Running With Scissors has canceled POSTAL: Bullet Paradise just two days after its announcement following an 'overwhelmingly negative response' from the community that elements of the game are likely AI-generated. www.gematsu.com/2025/12/co-o...
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Running With Scissors has canceled POSTAL: Bullet Paradise just two days after its announcement following an 'overwhelmingly negative response' from the community that elements of the game are likely AI-generated. www.gematsu.com/2025/12/co-o...
Some real good games in here, and I think it might be the lowest Ultrakill (which is still in early access but has a booming mod scene) has ever gone for.
Big recommendations also for Dread Delusion, Keep Driving and Primal Planet.
Oh, and Doom Eternal Deluxe if you don't already have that.
Big recommendations also for Dread Delusion, Keep Driving and Primal Planet.
Oh, and Doom Eternal Deluxe if you don't already have that.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Some real good games in here, and I think it might be the lowest Ultrakill (which is still in early access but has a booming mod scene) has ever gone for.
Big recommendations also for Dread Delusion, Keep Driving and Primal Planet.
Oh, and Doom Eternal Deluxe if you don't already have that.
Big recommendations also for Dread Delusion, Keep Driving and Primal Planet.
Oh, and Doom Eternal Deluxe if you don't already have that.
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3rd Labyrinth of Touhou got release date for next month:
store.steampowered.com/app/3067930/...
If you like Dungeon Encounters, Laybrinth of Touhou is like that for sickos. The demo is really promising, hyped for this!
store.steampowered.com/app/3067930/...
If you like Dungeon Encounters, Laybrinth of Touhou is like that for sickos. The demo is really promising, hyped for this!
Labyrinth of Touhou Tri -The Dreaming Girls & The Mysterious Orbs- on Steam
The girls of Gensokyo weave together a DRPG with not-so-easy boss fights! Form a party of 12 allies out of a pool of 40+, and create with 1000+ skills to choose from! Hack, slash, and grow stronger, t...
store.steampowered.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
3rd Labyrinth of Touhou got release date for next month:
store.steampowered.com/app/3067930/...
If you like Dungeon Encounters, Laybrinth of Touhou is like that for sickos. The demo is really promising, hyped for this!
store.steampowered.com/app/3067930/...
If you like Dungeon Encounters, Laybrinth of Touhou is like that for sickos. The demo is really promising, hyped for this!
Whew, just cleared my plate of work for a few days. Should be able to enjoy a long weekend and maybe play some of this MOUNTAIN OF GAMES.
December 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Whew, just cleared my plate of work for a few days. Should be able to enjoy a long weekend and maybe play some of this MOUNTAIN OF GAMES.
Early acccess seems to have stretched longer than planned, but I can't fault the quality of these big Path Of Exile 2 updates.
The Druid looks like a real fun heavyweight to play as. SUPER slick animations on the Wyvern form.
The Druid looks like a real fun heavyweight to play as. SUPER slick animations on the Wyvern form.
Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids Official Trailer
YouTube video by Path of Exile
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Early acccess seems to have stretched longer than planned, but I can't fault the quality of these big Path Of Exile 2 updates.
The Druid looks like a real fun heavyweight to play as. SUPER slick animations on the Wyvern form.
The Druid looks like a real fun heavyweight to play as. SUPER slick animations on the Wyvern form.
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TOMORROW: Nuclear Throne 10th anniversary, update 100, 10am Pacific Time. store.steampowered.com/app/242680/N...
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
TOMORROW: Nuclear Throne 10th anniversary, update 100, 10am Pacific Time. store.steampowered.com/app/242680/N...
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aghghh @reviewers sorry i forgot to add this , slide to the review guide that went out
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
aghghh @reviewers sorry i forgot to add this , slide to the review guide that went out
Oh wow, I've been hoping for a translation of this for a LONG time.
Gonna try manifesting a Power DOLLS full-series translation next...
Gonna try manifesting a Power DOLLS full-series translation next...
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Oh wow, I've been hoping for a translation of this for a LONG time.
Gonna try manifesting a Power DOLLS full-series translation next...
Gonna try manifesting a Power DOLLS full-series translation next...
Ha, that's a cute tribute to the Doom & Wolfenstein RPGs on early phones.
Dungeons of DUSK announced store.steampowered.com/app/4176460/...
"Dungeons of DUSK is a classic turn based dungeon crawling RPG that takes place canonically between the episodes of the cult classic FPS. Are you... WORTHY?"
"Dungeons of DUSK is a classic turn based dungeon crawling RPG that takes place canonically between the episodes of the cult classic FPS. Are you... WORTHY?"
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Ha, that's a cute tribute to the Doom & Wolfenstein RPGs on early phones.
Huh. Another Mechwarrior 5: Clans expansion dropped today. A 20-mission story campaign.
Glad to see Mechwarrior 5 (both Mercs and Clans) both growing still. Very inherently modular games.
Pour one out for Harebrained Schemes' Battletech. At least the community are looking after that one now.
Glad to see Mechwarrior 5 (both Mercs and Clans) both growing still. Very inherently modular games.
Pour one out for Harebrained Schemes' Battletech. At least the community are looking after that one now.
MechWarrior 5: Clans - Wolves of Tukayyid on Steam
Join Natasha Kerensky's Wolf Spiders in a 20-mission campaign as ComStar faces the Clan threat. Field six powerful Mechs, call in Arrow IV Artillery and Tactical Strikes, and fight through the Battle ...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Huh. Another Mechwarrior 5: Clans expansion dropped today. A 20-mission story campaign.
Glad to see Mechwarrior 5 (both Mercs and Clans) both growing still. Very inherently modular games.
Pour one out for Harebrained Schemes' Battletech. At least the community are looking after that one now.
Glad to see Mechwarrior 5 (both Mercs and Clans) both growing still. Very inherently modular games.
Pour one out for Harebrained Schemes' Battletech. At least the community are looking after that one now.
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Just 24 hours left to go on this bundle itch.io/s/169922/kit...
trade offer
you receive: SMB3-like gay foxgirl platformer, turn-based roguelike starring an agender body snatching imp, adorable hat based puzzle game, and an SMB1-like platformer with fiesty fox girl protagonist
we receive: $20 and the ability to survive the winter
itch.io/s/169922/kit...
you receive: SMB3-like gay foxgirl platformer, turn-based roguelike starring an agender body snatching imp, adorable hat based puzzle game, and an SMB1-like platformer with fiesty fox girl protagonist
we receive: $20 and the ability to survive the winter
itch.io/s/169922/kit...
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Just 24 hours left to go on this bundle itch.io/s/169922/kit...
My interest in Avatar (the James Cameron one) as a film series remains approximately nil, but I'm quite looking forward to the new Frontiers Of Pandora DLC dropping in a couple weeks.
I am still firmly of the opinion that it's the best Far Cry game since Primal. 3rd-person & NG+ coming with it.
I am still firmly of the opinion that it's the best Far Cry game since Primal. 3rd-person & NG+ coming with it.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes: Official Gameplay Walkthrough
YouTube video by Ubisoft
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
My interest in Avatar (the James Cameron one) as a film series remains approximately nil, but I'm quite looking forward to the new Frontiers Of Pandora DLC dropping in a couple weeks.
I am still firmly of the opinion that it's the best Far Cry game since Primal. 3rd-person & NG+ coming with it.
I am still firmly of the opinion that it's the best Far Cry game since Primal. 3rd-person & NG+ coming with it.
What's happening with Horses is a full repeat of the Rule Of Rose clusterfuck, which got the game blocked from release in multiple countries, based on (unfounded) rumors that the game contained - quoting Wikiepdia - "children buried alive underground, in-game sadomasochism, and underage eroticism."
i am going completely insane watching gamers make up shit about horses and interrogating every single thing the devs have said for inconsistencies and then deciding well it probably had cp in it. this is the easy mode version of the kinds of censorship that are to come and you're failing like babies
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What's happening with Horses is a full repeat of the Rule Of Rose clusterfuck, which got the game blocked from release in multiple countries, based on (unfounded) rumors that the game contained - quoting Wikiepdia - "children buried alive underground, in-game sadomasochism, and underage eroticism."
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yeah the wild misinformation going on in basically every article comment section, when accurate information is *right there*, is astounding
i am going completely insane watching gamers make up shit about horses and interrogating every single thing the devs have said for inconsistencies and then deciding well it probably had cp in it. this is the easy mode version of the kinds of censorship that are to come and you're failing like babies
December 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
yeah the wild misinformation going on in basically every article comment section, when accurate information is *right there*, is astounding
Sometimes I just feel disconnected from the average person who enjoys videogames. I was genuinely surprised at how beefy the Nightreign DLC was - I was not expecting an entirely new map, very distinct in flow from the original one.
It's being review-bombed to hell on Steam for having no content.
It's being review-bombed to hell on Steam for having no content.
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sometimes I just feel disconnected from the average person who enjoys videogames. I was genuinely surprised at how beefy the Nightreign DLC was - I was not expecting an entirely new map, very distinct in flow from the original one.
It's being review-bombed to hell on Steam for having no content.
It's being review-bombed to hell on Steam for having no content.
When talking about games, one thing I've tried to actively delete from my vocabulary is 'It's not for everyone'. Because duh, nothing is.
Instead, I want to say 'This is for people who love X or Y, but if you're expecting Z, you'll probably bounce off'. Specific understanding of tastes and appeals.
Instead, I want to say 'This is for people who love X or Y, but if you're expecting Z, you'll probably bounce off'. Specific understanding of tastes and appeals.
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
When talking about games, one thing I've tried to actively delete from my vocabulary is 'It's not for everyone'. Because duh, nothing is.
Instead, I want to say 'This is for people who love X or Y, but if you're expecting Z, you'll probably bounce off'. Specific understanding of tastes and appeals.
Instead, I want to say 'This is for people who love X or Y, but if you're expecting Z, you'll probably bounce off'. Specific understanding of tastes and appeals.