Ozzie Mejia
@ozziemejia.bsky.social
Senior Editor working hard at @Shacknews.com for 10+ years, Cherry Coke drinker, lover of positive things
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Ozzie Mejia
@ozziemejia.bsky.social
· Jun 19
I'm not QUITE at "This is 42" yet. (Another 11 days)
BUT... I treated myself to another portrait session with @bluerosetori.com and they came out incredible!
BUT... I treated myself to another portrait session with @bluerosetori.com and they came out incredible!
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My son's name is also Bort
December 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
My son's name is also Bort
-Leftover news bites from today
-A Jon St. John Christmas
-Appreciation for SMB2 Kaizo, thanks to @gamesdonequick.com
-Appreciation for the Babes of Wrath
-Anticipation for the latest @ocremix.org album
-A Jon St. John Christmas
-Appreciation for SMB2 Kaizo, thanks to @gamesdonequick.com
-Appreciation for the Babes of Wrath
-Anticipation for the latest @ocremix.org album
Evening Reading - December 12, 2025
Evening Reading - December 12, 2025
Come on down from the high of The Game Awards with some random memes and fun.
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
-Leftover news bites from today
-A Jon St. John Christmas
-Appreciation for SMB2 Kaizo, thanks to @gamesdonequick.com
-Appreciation for the Babes of Wrath
-Anticipation for the latest @ocremix.org album
-A Jon St. John Christmas
-Appreciation for SMB2 Kaizo, thanks to @gamesdonequick.com
-Appreciation for the Babes of Wrath
-Anticipation for the latest @ocremix.org album
Informal poll for the Bluesky gaming folks, because I've been thinking about this over the last 24 hours:
Does Mega Man 11 have a single standout music track? If so, name it.
Does Mega Man 11 have a single standout music track? If so, name it.
December 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Informal poll for the Bluesky gaming folks, because I've been thinking about this over the last 24 hours:
Does Mega Man 11 have a single standout music track? If so, name it.
Does Mega Man 11 have a single standout music track? If so, name it.
So as a former HQ Trivia fiend, does Best Guess Live scratch that same itch? Kinda? The game is certainly fun. What's ultimately going to make it is that Hunter March is a delightfully charming host.
It also helps that Netflix has the money to sustain this for a long time, unlike HQ.
It also helps that Netflix has the money to sustain this for a long time, unlike HQ.
December 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
So as a former HQ Trivia fiend, does Best Guess Live scratch that same itch? Kinda? The game is certainly fun. What's ultimately going to make it is that Hunter March is a delightfully charming host.
It also helps that Netflix has the money to sustain this for a long time, unlike HQ.
It also helps that Netflix has the money to sustain this for a long time, unlike HQ.
And, finally, 17,000+ for the first Friday edition of #BestGuessLive. And I actually got my first right answer!
And I would have won, had ONE SINGLE PERSON not guessed right on Clue #3. No correct guesses on Clues 1, 2, or 4.
And I would have won, had ONE SINGLE PERSON not guessed right on Clue #3. No correct guesses on Clues 1, 2, or 4.
December 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
And, finally, 17,000+ for the first Friday edition of #BestGuessLive. And I actually got my first right answer!
And I would have won, had ONE SINGLE PERSON not guessed right on Clue #3. No correct guesses on Clues 1, 2, or 4.
And I would have won, had ONE SINGLE PERSON not guessed right on Clue #3. No correct guesses on Clues 1, 2, or 4.
You should probably check out @gog.com's Winter Sale, because that sure is a Hollow Knight: Silksong discount I see!
Weekend PC Download Deals for Dec. 12: The Game Awards 2025
Weekend PC Download Deals for Dec. 12: The Game Awards 2025
Plus, GOG.com is having its annual Winter Sale led by the first major discount on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
You should probably check out @gog.com's Winter Sale, because that sure is a Hollow Knight: Silksong discount I see!
In fairness, contary to what I said last night, this is only the SECOND Star Wars game Geoff revealed that needs years in the oven. (The first one being Quantic Dream's Star Wars: Eclipse from... oof... 2021! The KOTOR remake was actually revealed at a State of Play... in... woof... 2022.)
Last night's biggest surprise was Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, led by Casey Hudson, who directed KOTOR (and Anthem). Exciting news for lots of people... but Lucasfilm says the studio was founded this year, which means that 2030 is an *optimistic* guess. Maybe it'll be a PlayStation 7 game
December 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In fairness, contary to what I said last night, this is only the SECOND Star Wars game Geoff revealed that needs years in the oven. (The first one being Quantic Dream's Star Wars: Eclipse from... oof... 2021! The KOTOR remake was actually revealed at a State of Play... in... woof... 2022.)
The finalists should present their creations to Dr. Wily and a panel of evil robot masters, like Shark Tank.
Shark Man Tank.
Shark Man Tank.
It’s none of my business what Dr. Wily does with his creations… but I can’t help but caution. #MegaMan
December 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The finalists should present their creations to Dr. Wily and a panel of evil robot masters, like Shark Tank.
Shark Man Tank.
Shark Man Tank.
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I was one of the other authors whose free games were used as a basis for this (by permission, under contract).
Read the thread for details; I agree with every word Alan has written (both the positives about the game, and the negatives about Jonathan Blow).
Read the thread for details; I agree with every word Alan has written (both the positives about the game, and the negatives about Jonathan Blow).
So, “Order of the Sinking Star” by Thekla was just announced, which takes several small free games (two of which are mine) and gives them a major graphical upgrade and mashes up their rulesets. I haven’t been very involved but it’s a great concept and looks cool.
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I was one of the other authors whose free games were used as a basis for this (by permission, under contract).
Read the thread for details; I agree with every word Alan has written (both the positives about the game, and the negatives about Jonathan Blow).
Read the thread for details; I agree with every word Alan has written (both the positives about the game, and the negatives about Jonathan Blow).
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I hate the online reaction cycle that praises a piece of art a lot and uses it as an example of what’s good about the medium but then the moment it gets awards or enough acclaim or fandom, suddenly we have to talk about how it’s actually not really that good and it’s overrated and always sucked
December 12, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I hate the online reaction cycle that praises a piece of art a lot and uses it as an example of what’s good about the medium but then the moment it gets awards or enough acclaim or fandom, suddenly we have to talk about how it’s actually not really that good and it’s overrated and always sucked
As always, I have not taken enough pictures with friends on Game Awards night.
With that said, everyone needs to know what an absolute sweetheart @brittney.bsky.social is. She always knows the right things to say to raise your confidence and lift your spirits. A true friend in this industry.
With that said, everyone needs to know what an absolute sweetheart @brittney.bsky.social is. She always knows the right things to say to raise your confidence and lift your spirits. A true friend in this industry.
December 12, 2025 at 5:37 AM
As always, I have not taken enough pictures with friends on Game Awards night.
With that said, everyone needs to know what an absolute sweetheart @brittney.bsky.social is. She always knows the right things to say to raise your confidence and lift your spirits. A true friend in this industry.
With that said, everyone needs to know what an absolute sweetheart @brittney.bsky.social is. She always knows the right things to say to raise your confidence and lift your spirits. A true friend in this industry.
Why yes, Hunter March did go from hosting Best Guess Live at 5 straight to the JW, why do you ask?
December 12, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Why yes, Hunter March did go from hosting Best Guess Live at 5 straight to the JW, why do you ask?
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Well done Sandfall. Well earned. Congrats on such an amazing year. #TheGameAwards
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Well done Sandfall. Well earned. Congrats on such an amazing year. #TheGameAwards
Flute Guy out here like
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Flute Guy out here like
Did Luigi just hit Bowser Jr. with a Busaiku Knee???
December 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Did Luigi just hit Bowser Jr. with a Busaiku Knee???
Devil May Cry getting a Season 2 date only makes me think of how terrific Kevin Conroy was in that first season. RIP to one of the greats.
December 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Devil May Cry getting a Season 2 date only makes me think of how terrific Kevin Conroy was in that first season. RIP to one of the greats.
I'm seeing double here!
Four Tomb Raiders!
Four Tomb Raiders!
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I'm seeing double here!
Four Tomb Raiders!
Four Tomb Raiders!
The biggest takeaway from my first peek at Control Resonant is that Remedy is rolling the dice harder than ever, going in a different direction even though the original overachieved so heavily.
Control Resonant appears to be an even bigger gamble for Remedy than FBC: Firebreak
Control Resonant appears to be an even bigger gamble for Remedy than FBC: Firebreak
Control's sequel was revealed at The Game Awards and it should be a safe bet for Remedy, except that the studio is making it notably different than the original.
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The biggest takeaway from my first peek at Control Resonant is that Remedy is rolling the dice harder than ever, going in a different direction even though the original overachieved so heavily.
Ok, very clearly, nobody's taking this Street Fighter movie seriously and that's very much for the best. I cannot wait.
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Ok, very clearly, nobody's taking this Street Fighter movie seriously and that's very much for the best. I cannot wait.
"Every time you fail, I will bring you back!"
Like a death...loop, if you will!
Like a death...loop, if you will!
December 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"Every time you fail, I will bring you back!"
Like a death...loop, if you will!
Like a death...loop, if you will!
Hasn't Geoff revealed like three or four Star Wars games that we're still waiting for?
December 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Hasn't Geoff revealed like three or four Star Wars games that we're still waiting for?
There are no losers in that Best Independent Game field. Go play all of those.
December 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
There are no losers in that Best Independent Game field. Go play all of those.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
You know it's a special night when Donkey Kong is wearing pants.
We’re deeply honored that HADES II is in the running for Game of the Year and more at #TheGameAwards tonight, especially since we’re in the company of such an amazing group of wildly different and beautiful games.
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
You know it's a special night when Donkey Kong is wearing pants.
One area where DC eclipses Marvel: I don't recognize THIS version of Supergirl. So today's teaser ends with, "Oh, go read this comic." Cool! Now I know where to go to learn more. That's great! Need more of that!
December 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
One area where DC eclipses Marvel: I don't recognize THIS version of Supergirl. So today's teaser ends with, "Oh, go read this comic." Cool! Now I know where to go to learn more. That's great! Need more of that!