Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Kevin Kenson

@kevinkenson.bsky.social

1.5K followers 300 following 950 posts

Video Game and Tabletop RPG fan, one half of @partychatjrpg.bsky.social Business contact: [email protected] YouTube/Podcast/More: https://kevinkenson.carrd.co

kevinkenson.carrd.co

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · Oct 20

Sure, why not

3 1 78

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 47m

While I get the goal of "this is an Xbox", I really think it's lead to confusion on stuff like this. I see so many people weirded out by it having windows features or not playing certain xbox titles you own and like....it's because it's a PC. The new UI is cool, doesn't make it not Windows.

1 2

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 7h

The fact that the average is scratching close to 7 makes me much more interested in picking it up and giving it a go. Given its troubled history I had already figured 4 or below was a possibility, 6/7 is potentially fun jank territory that I’m more than happy to dive into.

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 8h

Child me is too ingrained and the idea of boxing a starter is basically a war crime.

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 2d

Oh round 1 is so damn fun. It’s a bit location dependent but it’s like the last good chain where you can find imported rhythm games and other neat cabs. The one by me has Theatrythm All Star Carnival and it calls to me.

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 3d

The only entry I’m missing. Every now and then I look up the price and my finger hovers over the purchase button a bit too long lol

2 2

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 4d

At the vet today because suddenly one of Percy’s eyes got noticeably darker and inflamed. Send good vibes

9 5 98

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 7d

I played the OG growing up and always recalled it feeling like a much larger game. When I played the remaster and killed it in a single evening I was shaken lol. 2 really amps up play time via some interesting reasons to do multiple play throughs.

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 7d

Interesting insight into the Mina delay and some great specific examples of what polish is.

Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 7d

On Monday, Yacht Club Games delayed the much-anticipated upcoming game Mina the Hollower.

On Tuesday, I visited their studio and saw the game. It made for a rare glimpse at why a video game gets delayed and what "polish" actually means.

This week's column:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Why 'Mina the Hollower' Was Delayed

Yacht Club Games hasn't given a new release date, but the delay shouldn’t be more than a few months

www.bloomberg.com

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 7d

I think if I just didn’t have to deal with the stamina meter I’d be cool with it. It takes sooooo long to start regenerating.

Reposted by Kevin Kenson

Star★Salts @starsalts.bsky.social · 8d

SO on that note, I have relaunched my store! 🌟
For the next week you can get 10% off your entire order with coupon code "GOODBYEETSY" 👋
(All open orders made before the discount was live will receive a free sticker sheet as a thank you for your support!)
starsalts.com

Star⭑Salts

starsalts.com

7 99 150

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 9d

I was building mage Ramza and decided to see if they adjusted the fight by not prepping for it, got immediately one shot. Checks out.

1 3

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 12d

I hear it’s Aerith’s favorite.

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to @square-enix-games.com I got to check out Seventh Heaven at Boba Bear! Got to have a tasty drink, a churro, Christine won me a Red XIII plushie in a claw machine, and best of all we got photobombed by Hamaguchi who just sat down next to us while getting a photo. Great time.

1 19

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 14d

I usually hate a lot in English VO, especially when it’s added to a thing where I might already have a sound in my head from ages ago, but it really stuck in this one. Joe Pitts in particular really landed Ramza’s growth over time and becoming more confident in his ideals.

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 16d

Bag in the counter, *sometimes* the fridge if I think I’m not gonna work through it fast enough

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 17d

Clearly you aren’t adding enough Brandy to see the light

2 1

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 17d

You mean thank right?

2 2

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 18d

Gonna miss seeing you in NL coverage, but I know you’re gonna be moving on to doing even bigger and better things. Excited to see the next chapter for you!

1 4

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 21d

That monkey's paw really putting in work.

Reposted by Kevin Kenson

PlayStation @playstation.com · 21d

From your PlayStation to your playmat 💙 Seven games, seven drops

Introducing the @mtgsecretlair x PlayStation Superdrop launching October 27: play.st/3KuERxP

19 52 350

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 21d

While I did go absolutely feral for the FF set, it does feel like keeping UB to Secret Lair drops, especially reskinned, would have been a better a balance to preserve Magic's identity while having fun crossovers.

But also certain UBs are raking in money and WOTC clearly likes it, so here we are.

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks! I grabbed that and the chocobo bundle. Retail therapy is too real lol

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 21d

Guess I’ll delete too and see if something official drops in the next few hours

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 21d

Oh I have no idea, I have just seen the images going around and I knew we were supposed to get news this weekend during Magiccon Atlanta lol

Kevin Kenson @kevinkenson.bsky.social · 22d

As a complete surprise even to myself, I got the chance to play Yakuza Kiwami 3 earlier today, including Dark Ties! Here's my thoughts on everything I got to play first hand. Thanks so much to @sega-west.bsky.social for giving me the chance to check it out so soon!

youtu.be/ApwLvXWMJwQ

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Hands-On Gameplay Impressions

YouTube video by Kevin Kenson

youtu.be

1 9