Quinton O'Connor
@quinton.bsky.social
Journalist.
Nova Crystallis / TrekMovie / RPG Site / TheGamer / Polygon / RPGFan.
Anthropology major with a minor in knows-too-much-Star-Trek. Proud believer in cats, curry, and cafe con leche. Final Fantasy forever.
Nova Crystallis / TrekMovie / RPG Site / TheGamer / Polygon / RPGFan.
Anthropology major with a minor in knows-too-much-Star-Trek. Proud believer in cats, curry, and cafe con leche. Final Fantasy forever.
FF‘s getting an amazing fellow!
So... I still can't believe I'm writing this. After three years with @UploadVR.com, it's surreal to say I'm stepping down after next week. Happy to say this was my choice, and I'm beyond thrilled to announce I'm joining @futurefriendsgames.com on January 12th! 👀 - medium.com/@terranauts9...
An Announcement
For the last six and a half years, I've been working in games media in varying capacities. Now it's time for something new.
medium.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
FF‘s getting an amazing fellow!
Getting tired of this. About to launch an all-cash bid for Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast combined. WBD can sort itself out.
I have well over $70 USD and a mint-condition refrigerator. Shareholders deserve a chance to see just how cold my water can get. And, oh yeah, I won’t cancel movies.
I have well over $70 USD and a mint-condition refrigerator. Shareholders deserve a chance to see just how cold my water can get. And, oh yeah, I won’t cancel movies.
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Getting tired of this. About to launch an all-cash bid for Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast combined. WBD can sort itself out.
I have well over $70 USD and a mint-condition refrigerator. Shareholders deserve a chance to see just how cold my water can get. And, oh yeah, I won’t cancel movies.
I have well over $70 USD and a mint-condition refrigerator. Shareholders deserve a chance to see just how cold my water can get. And, oh yeah, I won’t cancel movies.
One of the greatest fictional antagonists I've ever had the privilege of experiencing.
One of the best-sketched characters in an incredibly character-rich show: a fascist whose (potentially real!) redeeming qualities are continually undercut by his monumental pride, bigotry, entitlement and pettiness
The most realistic scene in DS9 is when Gul Dukat whined about how the Bajorans never erected a statue in his honor. A prophetic text.
December 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
One of the greatest fictional antagonists I've ever had the privilege of experiencing.
Jack Garland (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin) versus Ultima (Final Fantasy XVI) would have improved Ultima (Final Fantasy XVI) tenfold by virtue of Jack Garland (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin).
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Jack Garland (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin) versus Ultima (Final Fantasy XVI) would have improved Ultima (Final Fantasy XVI) tenfold by virtue of Jack Garland (Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin).
Adam tells no lies
This is my review of the PC version released three years ago, but re-platforming it for the new 'International' release.
Minstrel Song is badass lol
Minstrel Song is badass lol
To me, Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song is one of the best RPGs ever made: https://www.rpgsite.net/review/13681-romancing-saga-minstrel-song-remastered-review
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Adam tells no lies
Correct
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Correct
RIP to an all-timer.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, prolific actor known for his roles in “Mortal Kombat,” “Last Emperor” and “Man In The High Castle,” has died at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dies: ‘Mortal Kombat, ‘Last Emperor’ & ‘Man In The High Castle’ Actor Was 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor best known for his roles in the Mortal Kombat films, The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle, has died.
deadline.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
RIP to an all-timer.
The funniest thing about the series premiere of Star Trek: Enterprise is that I'm pretty sure Scott Bakula thought he was playing one of the dudes from Quantum Leap who had to be convinced by Scott Bakula to stop being a complete racist
December 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The funniest thing about the series premiere of Star Trek: Enterprise is that I'm pretty sure Scott Bakula thought he was playing one of the dudes from Quantum Leap who had to be convinced by Scott Bakula to stop being a complete racist
My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest.
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
Octopath Traveler 0 Review - Stay For The Story
Scattered gameplay issues aside, Octopath Traveler 0's bold storytelling and surprisingly decent town-building combine to forge a fantastic RPG.
www.thegamer.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
My review is up for Octopath Traveler 0! It's got some blemishes, but hot damn, it's got heart. Easily the best story in the series, and unequivocally the boldest.
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
www.thegamer.com/octopath-tra...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost two decades in the making and it's arguably worth the wait? #MetroidPrime4
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is almost two decades in the making and it's arguably worth the wait? #MetroidPrime4
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
A faithful evolution of the series with a great world and strong characters that carried me all the way through to the end.
Here's my full review:
www.thegamer.com/metroid-prim...
FINALLY.
Great news to see MGM Amazon bringing back #Stargate with a new TV series. May the new SG team live long and prosper. Hopefully it keeps the fun...
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
FINALLY.
Every now and then I consider changing my profile blurb but “I often re-tweet layoff victims searching for some semblance of stability” really doesn’t feel fun
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Every now and then I consider changing my profile blurb but “I often re-tweet layoff victims searching for some semblance of stability” really doesn’t feel fun
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Today, Paste Magazine shuttered all its non-music verticals, a choice I am both professionally and personally heartbroken about. Sadly, I am once again looking for a place that wants to let me write about Books and TV on the regular, so hit me up if that’s you or anyone you know.
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Today, Paste Magazine shuttered all its non-music verticals, a choice I am both professionally and personally heartbroken about. Sadly, I am once again looking for a place that wants to let me write about Books and TV on the regular, so hit me up if that’s you or anyone you know.
The best thing about Octopath Traveler 0 is you waltz into town with literally eight fully-armed individuals and then you walk up and talk mad smack to some lady named Bored Waitress and she's like "happy hour's over bitches" and starts positively wailing on your miniature army with reckless abandon
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The best thing about Octopath Traveler 0 is you waltz into town with literally eight fully-armed individuals and then you walk up and talk mad smack to some lady named Bored Waitress and she's like "happy hour's over bitches" and starts positively wailing on your miniature army with reckless abandon
It's always such a "very difficult decision" when a company embraces layoffs.
I'm so glad my workplace permits copious snark in my news articles when the situation is warranted.
I'm so glad my workplace permits copious snark in my news articles when the situation is warranted.
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
It's always such a "very difficult decision" when a company embraces layoffs.
I'm so glad my workplace permits copious snark in my news articles when the situation is warranted.
I'm so glad my workplace permits copious snark in my news articles when the situation is warranted.
I always said something like the Steam Machine is how Valve would finally get me, a console dyed-in-the-wool type, into their ecosystem. Well, uh, here we are.
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I always said something like the Steam Machine is how Valve would finally get me, a console dyed-in-the-wool type, into their ecosystem. Well, uh, here we are.
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I previewed Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 2 and Steam Deck for @rpgsite.net. I'm a bit disappointed in the Switch 2 version so far. It is a notable step down from the DQ remakes. Fantastic on Steam Deck so far though: www.rpgsite.net/news/18921-o...
November 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I previewed Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 2 and Steam Deck for @rpgsite.net. I'm a bit disappointed in the Switch 2 version so far. It is a notable step down from the DQ remakes. Fantastic on Steam Deck so far though: www.rpgsite.net/news/18921-o...
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"A fourth-wall break moment early on, however, quickly changed my mind."
Mikhail Madnani (@va11halla.bsky.social) is pulled into Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo by one specific sequence.
intothespine.com/2025/02/22/t...
Mikhail Madnani (@va11halla.bsky.social) is pulled into Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo by one specific sequence.
intothespine.com/2025/02/22/t...
February 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"A fourth-wall break moment early on, however, quickly changed my mind."
Mikhail Madnani (@va11halla.bsky.social) is pulled into Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo by one specific sequence.
intothespine.com/2025/02/22/t...
Mikhail Madnani (@va11halla.bsky.social) is pulled into Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo by one specific sequence.
intothespine.com/2025/02/22/t...
Finally, the Xenogears remake we were promised by 13-year-old me.
PlayStation State of Play Japan announced (Nov 11th, 2 PM PT) buff.ly/htde0cy
More than 40 minutes focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting update.
More than 40 minutes focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting update.
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Finally, the Xenogears remake we were promised by 13-year-old me.
Reposted by Quinton O'Connor
La famosa consistencia de la IA de los cojones de mierda.
November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
La famosa consistencia de la IA de los cojones de mierda.
My heart goes out to every single one of you affected by these layoffs. I hope everyone lands on their feet elsewhere.
Thinking of friends at Square Enix EU/NA today -- looks like a truly awful day. Ugh. Not much else to say really
November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My heart goes out to every single one of you affected by these layoffs. I hope everyone lands on their feet elsewhere.
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Restaurant near an event I’m attending has a menu option straight out of 1984: “DON’T THINK. JUST EAT. TRUST ME.”
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Restaurant near an event I’m attending has a menu option straight out of 1984: “DON’T THINK. JUST EAT. TRUST ME.”
Last night was a landmark moment. Huge thanks to everyone who voted blue.
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Last night was a landmark moment. Huge thanks to everyone who voted blue.