Julian Titus
@juliantitus.bsky.social
Former host and producer of Nerds Without Pants (2012-2023). Host and producer of The Stage Select: A Video Game Variety Show (2024). Banner art by @Gholson.bsky.social
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Julian Titus
@juliantitus.bsky.social
· Oct 6
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-assorted other nerdy shit
-podcasts about video games
Follow me if you like
-video games
-podcasts
-video game podcasts
-RPGs
-Hololive
-think fascists are bad
-assorted other nerdy shit
-podcasts about video games
I’m tired of Koopakid erasure.
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I’m tired of Koopakid erasure.
This week we caught up on listener questions, I convinced Justin to play Dark Deity II (huzzah!), and I tell my tale of woe with Keeper and The Outer Worlds 2.
player.captivate.fm/episode/4b69...
player.captivate.fm/episode/4b69...
Episode 080: Damn You, McDonald's, and Your Branding!
Quickly and easily listen to The Stage Select for free!
player.captivate.fm
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This week we caught up on listener questions, I convinced Justin to play Dark Deity II (huzzah!), and I tell my tale of woe with Keeper and The Outer Worlds 2.
player.captivate.fm/episode/4b69...
player.captivate.fm/episode/4b69...
Age yourself with gaming
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Age yourself with gaming
Games shouldn’t be able to pass cert if they don’t let you make a hard save. I just lost over an hour of progress on Bloodlines 2 because of the way it auto saves and the poor checkpointing
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Games shouldn’t be able to pass cert if they don’t let you make a hard save. I just lost over an hour of progress on Bloodlines 2 because of the way it auto saves and the poor checkpointing
Man…can you imagine if Spec Ops: The Line had been released now? People would have been INTO it!
(Also go play Spec Ops: The Line)
(Also go play Spec Ops: The Line)
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Man…can you imagine if Spec Ops: The Line had been released now? People would have been INTO it!
(Also go play Spec Ops: The Line)
(Also go play Spec Ops: The Line)
Have a feeling none of the games on my top ten this year will be nominated for ANYTHING at this year’s Awards. Can I sweep? Fingers crossed!
I know the Game Awards is supposed to be fun, but please remember that if a game you like doesn’t win anything, it is not a poor reflection of the game or you. Just play what you want and have fun with it.
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Have a feeling none of the games on my top ten this year will be nominated for ANYTHING at this year’s Awards. Can I sweep? Fingers crossed!
The lighting, the music, the snow. Combined with the “vampire detective” story Bloodlines 2 is an incredible vibe
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The lighting, the music, the snow. Combined with the “vampire detective” story Bloodlines 2 is an incredible vibe
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I hate that people are fighting to keep their $500 a month healthcare premiums from going to $2000+ a month.
$500 a month is more than most people can afford and healthcare should be a basic human right.
I hope we can use this as an opportunity to fight for Universal Healthcare. It’s time!
$500 a month is more than most people can afford and healthcare should be a basic human right.
I hope we can use this as an opportunity to fight for Universal Healthcare. It’s time!
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I hate that people are fighting to keep their $500 a month healthcare premiums from going to $2000+ a month.
$500 a month is more than most people can afford and healthcare should be a basic human right.
I hope we can use this as an opportunity to fight for Universal Healthcare. It’s time!
$500 a month is more than most people can afford and healthcare should be a basic human right.
I hope we can use this as an opportunity to fight for Universal Healthcare. It’s time!
Some of my best gaming experiences of the past couple of years come from the 7 out of 10s. Accept some flaws and see the magic!
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Some of my best gaming experiences of the past couple of years come from the 7 out of 10s. Accept some flaws and see the magic!
Interviewing objects in Bloodlines 2 is as fun as speaking to the dead in Baldur’s Gate 3
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Interviewing objects in Bloodlines 2 is as fun as speaking to the dead in Baldur’s Gate 3
When a game sucks you in so completely that you fully disconnect from the world for an entire day
a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .
ALT: a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
When a game sucks you in so completely that you fully disconnect from the world for an entire day
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Friday sold out. Saturday is on the way to selling out. Demand might mean more showtimes. MAN FINDS TAPE, on the big screen. drafthouse.com/austin/event...
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Friday sold out. Saturday is on the way to selling out. Demand might mean more showtimes. MAN FINDS TAPE, on the big screen. drafthouse.com/austin/event...
Oh. I like Bloodlines 2 a LOT.
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Oh. I like Bloodlines 2 a LOT.
Bloodlines 2 is one of those games dripping in style and atmosphere and I can’t show you because it goes to the pause screen when I press the share button
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Bloodlines 2 is one of those games dripping in style and atmosphere and I can’t show you because it goes to the pause screen when I press the share button
Reposted by Julian Titus
Reposted by Julian Titus
I think about this @tolkoto.com reaction a lot.
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I think about this @tolkoto.com reaction a lot.
Games are hard to make and they take longer on average these days. But I wonder what’s up with all these comic book games that have little to show. Announced too early? IP holders being prickly?
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Games are hard to make and they take longer on average these days. But I wonder what’s up with all these comic book games that have little to show. Announced too early? IP holders being prickly?
Finished Keeper. I declare it one of the games released in 2025.
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Finished Keeper. I declare it one of the games released in 2025.
…okay…was that supposed to be meaningful?
I continue to ask myself as I trudge through Keeper, a very short game that feels way too long.
I continue to ask myself as I trudge through Keeper, a very short game that feels way too long.
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
…okay…was that supposed to be meaningful?
I continue to ask myself as I trudge through Keeper, a very short game that feels way too long.
I continue to ask myself as I trudge through Keeper, a very short game that feels way too long.
The backlog is ever-growing, but what games do you wish you had time to replay? Been thinking about these a lot lately:
November 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The backlog is ever-growing, but what games do you wish you had time to replay? Been thinking about these a lot lately:
This week we have final thoughts on Dark Deity 2 and Bloodlines 2, initial thoughts on Outer Worlds 2 and Ball x Pit, and more!
player.captivate.fm/episode/a2c5...
player.captivate.fm/episode/a2c5...
Episode 079: These Are Some Boys With Some Gelled-Up Hair
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player.captivate.fm
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This week we have final thoughts on Dark Deity 2 and Bloodlines 2, initial thoughts on Outer Worlds 2 and Ball x Pit, and more!
player.captivate.fm/episode/a2c5...
player.captivate.fm/episode/a2c5...
It’s just objectively a great joke. If you can’t handle it that’s a skill issue.
THE JOKE
For those who still need it...
@tolkoto.com @jerf.xyz @grubb.wtf @janochoa.bsky.social @danryckert.com @chucktowski.com @turboshawn.com @giantbomb.bsky.social
For those who still need it...
@tolkoto.com @jerf.xyz @grubb.wtf @janochoa.bsky.social @danryckert.com @chucktowski.com @turboshawn.com @giantbomb.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It’s just objectively a great joke. If you can’t handle it that’s a skill issue.
Let me get this straight, Outer Worlds 2. I’ve put most of my points into stealth. I’ve taken every perk offered that supports stealth. And you’re telling me I STILL can’t stealth kill anyone. Soooo…what’s the point in having a stealth mechanic?
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Let me get this straight, Outer Worlds 2. I’ve put most of my points into stealth. I’ve taken every perk offered that supports stealth. And you’re telling me I STILL can’t stealth kill anyone. Soooo…what’s the point in having a stealth mechanic?
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It's time!
Episode 3 of the BNG podcast with @hananomaude.bsky.social from @deargamers.bsky.social
We go unhinged and predict almost all of The Game Awards nominees. If you want a preview of what's to come, I don't think there's any better place to go!
youtu.be/-5TgzqXIKFo?...
Episode 3 of the BNG podcast with @hananomaude.bsky.social from @deargamers.bsky.social
We go unhinged and predict almost all of The Game Awards nominees. If you want a preview of what's to come, I don't think there's any better place to go!
youtu.be/-5TgzqXIKFo?...
Full Game Awards Nomination Predictions- Episode 3: The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast
YouTube video by BigNerdGaming
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's time!
Episode 3 of the BNG podcast with @hananomaude.bsky.social from @deargamers.bsky.social
We go unhinged and predict almost all of The Game Awards nominees. If you want a preview of what's to come, I don't think there's any better place to go!
youtu.be/-5TgzqXIKFo?...
Episode 3 of the BNG podcast with @hananomaude.bsky.social from @deargamers.bsky.social
We go unhinged and predict almost all of The Game Awards nominees. If you want a preview of what's to come, I don't think there's any better place to go!
youtu.be/-5TgzqXIKFo?...
Dark Deity 2, one of my top games of the year, hits PlayStation (and Xbox I think?) on the 7th. Already on Switch 2 but I played it on Steam and I’ll be double-dipping on console (trophies!)
🚨 PLEASE, PLEEEEEASE 🚨
start releasing more indie video games on consoles! 😭
i see so many incredible indie games already released and coming soon that i would LOVE to put my money and time into, only to see that they’re available on steam alone.
start releasing more indie video games on consoles! 😭
i see so many incredible indie games already released and coming soon that i would LOVE to put my money and time into, only to see that they’re available on steam alone.
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Dark Deity 2, one of my top games of the year, hits PlayStation (and Xbox I think?) on the 7th. Already on Switch 2 but I played it on Steam and I’ll be double-dipping on console (trophies!)