HDKirin
@hdkirin.bsky.social
Senior Staff Writer for RPG Site. Anime & Video Game Enthusiast. Opinions are my own & not those of my employer. Email: [email protected]
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HDKirin
@hdkirin.bsky.social
· Oct 20
A self-intro in less than 300 characters.
I'm Josh, aka Kirin / HDKirin in online spaces. Life-long video game enjoyer & been writing about them for a decade mostly at RPG Site. Love watching anime as well.
I like experiencing things myself & meeting new people in general. Thanks for your support!
I'm Josh, aka Kirin / HDKirin in online spaces. Life-long video game enjoyer & been writing about them for a decade mostly at RPG Site. Love watching anime as well.
I like experiencing things myself & meeting new people in general. Thanks for your support!
Extremely pleased with how they handled That Part in today's Gnosia episode.
November 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Extremely pleased with how they handled That Part in today's Gnosia episode.
Out of curiosity, I cracked open an issue of Famitsu released 10 years ago - No. 1407 released on December 3, 2015.
Man, ten years ago in games feels like a lifetime ago. I was greeted with:
- Valkyria Revolution
- SMT4 Apocalypse (titled SMT4 Final in JP)
- Star Ocean 5
- Miracle Girls Festival
Man, ten years ago in games feels like a lifetime ago. I was greeted with:
- Valkyria Revolution
- SMT4 Apocalypse (titled SMT4 Final in JP)
- Star Ocean 5
- Miracle Girls Festival
November 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Out of curiosity, I cracked open an issue of Famitsu released 10 years ago - No. 1407 released on December 3, 2015.
Man, ten years ago in games feels like a lifetime ago. I was greeted with:
- Valkyria Revolution
- SMT4 Apocalypse (titled SMT4 Final in JP)
- Star Ocean 5
- Miracle Girls Festival
Man, ten years ago in games feels like a lifetime ago. I was greeted with:
- Valkyria Revolution
- SMT4 Apocalypse (titled SMT4 Final in JP)
- Star Ocean 5
- Miracle Girls Festival
The next playable Mobile Suit coming to Gundam Extreme Vs 2: Infinite Boost is GQuuuuuuX piloted by Amate "Machu" Yuzuriha from Gundam GQuuuuuuX. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JDt...
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The next playable Mobile Suit coming to Gundam Extreme Vs 2: Infinite Boost is GQuuuuuuX piloted by Amate "Machu" Yuzuriha from Gundam GQuuuuuuX. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JDt...
It's always amusing when one of my friends posts an image of a series that I like & auto-assume my favorite one is going to be always the one with the glasses.
While Junna is good in this case, Mahiru will always be my GOAT in Revue Starlight.
While Junna is good in this case, Mahiru will always be my GOAT in Revue Starlight.
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM
It's always amusing when one of my friends posts an image of a series that I like & auto-assume my favorite one is going to be always the one with the glasses.
While Junna is good in this case, Mahiru will always be my GOAT in Revue Starlight.
While Junna is good in this case, Mahiru will always be my GOAT in Revue Starlight.
I caught the Sektori illness hard. I've become so addicted to it.
November 27, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I caught the Sektori illness hard. I've become so addicted to it.
Got around to building Fina in Duet Night Abyss & I see the Vision.
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Got around to building Fina in Duet Night Abyss & I see the Vision.
There's a lot going on in the Code Vein II segment inside today's issue of Famitsu.
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There's a lot going on in the Code Vein II segment inside today's issue of Famitsu.
Reanimal in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Reanimal in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Code Vein II in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Code Vein II in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Reposted by HDKirin
Oh hey look, it's my first piece for the AV Club!
The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest might modernize these ancient RPGs, but could anything recreate the experience of playing them on the NES? www.avclub.com/dragon-quest...
A quest for relevance: Dragon Quest’s remakes search for the impact it had in the ‘80s
The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest might modernize these ancient RPGs, but could anything recreate the experience of playing Dragon Warrior on the NES?
www.avclub.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Oh hey look, it's my first piece for the AV Club!
I let my brainworms take control of me this weekend & made the big push to get to Trial Rank 60 in Duet Night Abyss. Over the past week, I unlocked Intron 6 Lady Nifle & the Embla Inflorescence bow and it's become my favorite way to play the game now.
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I let my brainworms take control of me this weekend & made the big push to get to Trial Rank 60 in Duet Night Abyss. Over the past week, I unlocked Intron 6 Lady Nifle & the Embla Inflorescence bow and it's become my favorite way to play the game now.
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
Still one of the coolest OPs ever.
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Still one of the coolest OPs ever.
There's been a lot of games released recently huh.
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
There's been a lot of games released recently huh.
Started & beat Birdcage in a single sitting. My fingers want to die after that final boss. I have a few qualms with the game, but I think it's overall incredible. Killer aesthetic & OST. Incredible props to the developers of it. Very tight, focused, and responsive experience.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Started & beat Birdcage in a single sitting. My fingers want to die after that final boss. I have a few qualms with the game, but I think it's overall incredible. Killer aesthetic & OST. Incredible props to the developers of it. Very tight, focused, and responsive experience.
Bandai Namco,
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Bandai Namco,
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924.
November 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924.
A first look at one of NIS's new titles, Shinigami Hime, in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924. It was initially revealed earlier this year & will be releasing on April 30 in Japan.
November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A first look at one of NIS's new titles, Shinigami Hime, in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924. It was initially revealed earlier this year & will be releasing on April 30 in Japan.
Does anyone remember the Tales of Zestiria TV anime that randomly inserted drips of Berseria to market it or did I hallucinate that
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Does anyone remember the Tales of Zestiria TV anime that randomly inserted drips of Berseria to market it or did I hallucinate that
Literally everyone: "Ok besides Xillia 2, Bandai Namco is totally working on remastering Abyss / Legendia next and we'll hear about it in a few months. Optimistically, maybe Destiny 2???"
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Tales of Berseria Remastered announced (Steam/Switch/PS5/Xbox Series - Feb 26) www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQEA...
scarlet.tales-ch.jp
scarlet.tales-ch.jp
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Literally everyone: "Ok besides Xillia 2, Bandai Namco is totally working on remastering Abyss / Legendia next and we'll hear about it in a few months. Optimistically, maybe Destiny 2???"
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Reposted by HDKirin
Steins;Gate Re:Boot delayed to 2026, new screenshots/info: www.kagaku-adv.com/news/1715/
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Steins;Gate Re:Boot delayed to 2026, new screenshots/info: www.kagaku-adv.com/news/1715/
If there were a "most improved show" this season, it's SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes for me. I wasn't too hot on it after its first 3 episodes, but it definitely found its footing and has been consistently enjoyable and entertaining. I'm glad I didn't drop it when I seriously considered it early on.
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If there were a "most improved show" this season, it's SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes for me. I wasn't too hot on it after its first 3 episodes, but it definitely found its footing and has been consistently enjoyable and entertaining. I'm glad I didn't drop it when I seriously considered it early on.
Just finished Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Story Mode.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
November 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Just finished Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Story Mode.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
THE FUCKING THING THAT HAPPENS AT THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER 7 IN INAZUMA ELEVEN: VICTORY ROAD'S STORY MODE IS FREAKING AWESOME OH MY GOD
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
THE FUCKING THING THAT HAPPENS AT THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER 7 IN INAZUMA ELEVEN: VICTORY ROAD'S STORY MODE IS FREAKING AWESOME OH MY GOD
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.