Zack Burrows
@zackburrows.bsky.social
Lover of video games, film, heavy metal, and tacos. Writes game reviews at SightInGames.wordpress.com
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Zack Burrows
@zackburrows.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Okay, time for a real introduction…
My name is Zack and I’m a huge nerd who loves talking about video games, film, television, books, and all sorts of art/entertainment. I also run a video game review blog called Sight-In Games (link in bio).
Let me know what you’re watching/playing/reading!
My name is Zack and I’m a huge nerd who loves talking about video games, film, television, books, and all sorts of art/entertainment. I also run a video game review blog called Sight-In Games (link in bio).
Let me know what you’re watching/playing/reading!
Vince GOATigan.
Vince Gilligan says he will never use ChatGPT and wasn't thinking about AI when he wrote 'Pluribus'
The only way he'd use ChatGPT is if someone 'held a shotgun to my head and made me do it'
(via Polygon)
The only way he'd use ChatGPT is if someone 'held a shotgun to my head and made me do it'
(via Polygon)
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Vince GOATigan.
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Being a one man operation and somehow being above sites like Polygon and Forbes on search engines occasionally will always be the craziest thing to me. (I checked on incognito mode to make sure the algorithm wasn't favoring my site for this).
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Being a one man operation and somehow being above sites like Polygon and Forbes on search engines occasionally will always be the craziest thing to me. (I checked on incognito mode to make sure the algorithm wasn't favoring my site for this).
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New Pew Pew Bang just dropped! We talk about the games that have ruined our lives (depleting our time, money, or mind in some way). Don't save us; we don't want to be saved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh11...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh11...
Pew Pew Bang - The Life-Ruining Games Episode
YouTube video by MinnMax
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
New Pew Pew Bang just dropped! We talk about the games that have ruined our lives (depleting our time, money, or mind in some way). Don't save us; we don't want to be saved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh11...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh11...
It’s going to be really hard to keep expectations in check for this one. 😅
Tune in Tuesday at 2pm PT | 5pm ET for State of Play Japan, a special broadcast curated for gamers in Japan and Asia.
This episode is broadcast in Japanese with English subtitles play.st/48bKxVV
This episode is broadcast in Japanese with English subtitles play.st/48bKxVV
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It’s going to be really hard to keep expectations in check for this one. 😅
78th Film Watched in 2025 - Frankenstein (2025)
Guillermo del Toro and his films are what made me fall in love with cinema, and his new adaptation of Frankenstein is phenomenal. One of the most gorgeous films I’ve seen in a long time, with every facet of its design firing on all cylinders.
Guillermo del Toro and his films are what made me fall in love with cinema, and his new adaptation of Frankenstein is phenomenal. One of the most gorgeous films I’ve seen in a long time, with every facet of its design firing on all cylinders.
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
78th Film Watched in 2025 - Frankenstein (2025)
Guillermo del Toro and his films are what made me fall in love with cinema, and his new adaptation of Frankenstein is phenomenal. One of the most gorgeous films I’ve seen in a long time, with every facet of its design firing on all cylinders.
Guillermo del Toro and his films are what made me fall in love with cinema, and his new adaptation of Frankenstein is phenomenal. One of the most gorgeous films I’ve seen in a long time, with every facet of its design firing on all cylinders.
Just watched the first episode of Pluribus and it’s one of the best pilots I’ve seen in years! Vince Gilligan doesn’t miss, and it’s so cool to see him do a sci-fi mystery show after doing crime (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) for the past decade plus. Also great to see Rhea Seehorn again!
November 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Just watched the first episode of Pluribus and it’s one of the best pilots I’ve seen in years! Vince Gilligan doesn’t miss, and it’s so cool to see him do a sci-fi mystery show after doing crime (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) for the past decade plus. Also great to see Rhea Seehorn again!
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You know I had to.
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
You know I had to.
Few games have excited my imagination and impacted me as strongly this year as Keeper. I’ve written a short post discussing why I think it’s such a special game, but it does contain major spoilers.
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/u...
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/u...
Unpacking the Mystery of Keeper
More than just a quirky concept, Keeper is full of surprises that deserve to be talked about.
sightingames.wordpress.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Few games have excited my imagination and impacted me as strongly this year as Keeper. I’ve written a short post discussing why I think it’s such a special game, but it does contain major spoilers.
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/u...
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/u...
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To also see Square Enix turn more towards AI in the midst of these layoffs on top of it all is EXTREMELY disappointing to say the least. Creativity should be the driving force behind games not fucking A.I. I want human heart, spirit and energy in my games. I want authenticity. 😭
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
To also see Square Enix turn more towards AI in the midst of these layoffs on top of it all is EXTREMELY disappointing to say the least. Creativity should be the driving force behind games not fucking A.I. I want human heart, spirit and energy in my games. I want authenticity. 😭
Since it’s been a few weeks, I have a post coming tomorrow that dives a little deeper into what makes Keeper one of my favorite games of the year.
This one will have full spoilers, but I’ll also have a Spoiler Warning in the opening and won’t use an image in the link that gives anything away.
This one will have full spoilers, but I’ll also have a Spoiler Warning in the opening and won’t use an image in the link that gives anything away.
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Since it’s been a few weeks, I have a post coming tomorrow that dives a little deeper into what makes Keeper one of my favorite games of the year.
This one will have full spoilers, but I’ll also have a Spoiler Warning in the opening and won’t use an image in the link that gives anything away.
This one will have full spoilers, but I’ll also have a Spoiler Warning in the opening and won’t use an image in the link that gives anything away.
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I knew my latest dev interview wouldn't do too well as it is a conversation in Spanish, but I added accurate subtitles for people to learn more about melancholic horror game Luto's development.
Sure hope y'all can give it a watch. Creative director Borja's insights are quite life-affirming.
Sure hope y'all can give it a watch. Creative director Borja's insights are quite life-affirming.
Beyond Horror with Luto (ft. Borja Corvo) | Little Victories
YouTube video by AndresPlays
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I knew my latest dev interview wouldn't do too well as it is a conversation in Spanish, but I added accurate subtitles for people to learn more about melancholic horror game Luto's development.
Sure hope y'all can give it a watch. Creative director Borja's insights are quite life-affirming.
Sure hope y'all can give it a watch. Creative director Borja's insights are quite life-affirming.
Westen is starting to reach his final form with his TGA content, and while his power level won’t be over 9,000 until his own dedicated Big Nerd Gaming awards drop, this is a fantastic and highly detailed write-up.
It's time for my Game Awards nominee predictions in blog form!
I had 73% of my picks correct last year. I truly think I can get 80% this year.
4300 words! If you enjoy it, Reposts are always appreciated as this one is a lot of work. A few tweaks since the pod!
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/07/m...
I had 73% of my picks correct last year. I truly think I can get 80% this year.
4300 words! If you enjoy it, Reposts are always appreciated as this one is a lot of work. A few tweaks since the pod!
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/07/m...
My Official 2025 Game Awards Nominee Predictions
If you want to hear me talk about these predictions, check out The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast. As my friend AndresPlays says, we have reached the time of year when I grow the most powerful. All year, …
bignerdgaming.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Westen is starting to reach his final form with his TGA content, and while his power level won’t be over 9,000 until his own dedicated Big Nerd Gaming awards drop, this is a fantastic and highly detailed write-up.
There are simply too many games to play for me to even remotely feel disappointed in this delay.
BREAKING: Rockstar has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI again, pushing the highly anticipated game from May to November 19, 2026. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Is Postponed Again — to November 2026
The release date for the game had previously slipped to May 2026 from fall 2025
www.bloomberg.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
There are simply too many games to play for me to even remotely feel disappointed in this delay.
Trying to catch up on some games I’ve missed over the past few months, so I’m heading to Sicily for a bit.
November 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trying to catch up on some games I’ve missed over the past few months, so I’m heading to Sicily for a bit.
They’re already playing Christmas music in the grocery store. This should be illegal.
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
They’re already playing Christmas music in the grocery store. This should be illegal.
@bignerdgaming.bsky.social and @hananomaude.bsky.social did a wonderful job with this episode! Well informed predictions, fun banter, and several moments that made me realize I still have a lot of games to catch up on this year 😅
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 10:12 PM
@bignerdgaming.bsky.social and @hananomaude.bsky.social did a wonderful job with this episode! Well informed predictions, fun banter, and several moments that made me realize I still have a lot of games to catch up on this year 😅
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I cannot express how important it is to surround yourself with people who genuinely love you and encourage you.
Especially in online communities. These friendships can be just as real, even if you haven’t met in person.
Especially in online communities. These friendships can be just as real, even if you haven’t met in person.
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I cannot express how important it is to surround yourself with people who genuinely love you and encourage you.
Especially in online communities. These friendships can be just as real, even if you haven’t met in person.
Especially in online communities. These friendships can be just as real, even if you haven’t met in person.
Few games capture the spirit of Halloween like Costume Quest. It’s a charming, silly, and fun little RPG (you can finish it in under 10 hours!) that I had a wonderful time with.
Here’s my review: sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/r...
Here’s my review: sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/r...
Review – Costume Quest + Grubbins on Ice DLC
A trick-or-treating RPG that’s bursting with creativity and humor.
sightingames.wordpress.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Few games capture the spirit of Halloween like Costume Quest. It’s a charming, silly, and fun little RPG (you can finish it in under 10 hours!) that I had a wonderful time with.
Here’s my review: sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/r...
Here’s my review: sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/r...
Sometimes I like to look at the stats page for my blog and see all the countries that I’ve somehow gotten a single view from. Who is that one person in Aruba and how did they stumble across my writing? How about the one soul from the Isle of Man? This kind of stuff fascinates me to no end.
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Sometimes I like to look at the stats page for my blog and see all the countries that I’ve somehow gotten a single view from. Who is that one person in Aruba and how did they stumble across my writing? How about the one soul from the Isle of Man? This kind of stuff fascinates me to no end.
I’m going to be keeping the spirit of Halloween alive and roaring and will have a review for Costume Quest up tomorrow morning.
I was planning on jumping into Mafia: The Old Country (which I’ll probably start tomorrow evening), but I got totally sucked into this one and couldn’t put it down.
I was planning on jumping into Mafia: The Old Country (which I’ll probably start tomorrow evening), but I got totally sucked into this one and couldn’t put it down.
a cartoon character in a unicorn costume stands in front of pumpkins and a sign that says ign
Alt: A video game character rotates through different Halloween costumes as the camera slowly zooms in.
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’m going to be keeping the spirit of Halloween alive and roaring and will have a review for Costume Quest up tomorrow morning.
I was planning on jumping into Mafia: The Old Country (which I’ll probably start tomorrow evening), but I got totally sucked into this one and couldn’t put it down.
I was planning on jumping into Mafia: The Old Country (which I’ll probably start tomorrow evening), but I got totally sucked into this one and couldn’t put it down.
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I never want to hand out 10/10s easily. I also want to avoid extreme statements unless I really mean them.
So when I tell you that Hades 2 is a 10/10 and the best roguelike of all time, you can be assured that I mean it.
My review.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/04/h...
So when I tell you that Hades 2 is a 10/10 and the best roguelike of all time, you can be assured that I mean it.
My review.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/04/h...
Hades 2 Review: The Best Roguelike of All Time
When people talk about the original Hades, much of the conversation ends up centering around the story. I’m guilty of this as well. But the story in that game was such a remarkable achievemen…
bignerdgaming.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I never want to hand out 10/10s easily. I also want to avoid extreme statements unless I really mean them.
So when I tell you that Hades 2 is a 10/10 and the best roguelike of all time, you can be assured that I mean it.
My review.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/04/h...
So when I tell you that Hades 2 is a 10/10 and the best roguelike of all time, you can be assured that I mean it.
My review.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/04/h...
77th Film Watched in 2025 - Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
There’s this old saying that “if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all”.
Yup.
There’s this old saying that “if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all”.
Yup.
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
77th Film Watched in 2025 - Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
There’s this old saying that “if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all”.
Yup.
There’s this old saying that “if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all”.
Yup.
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Yesterday was the Day of the Dead.
What better way to commemorate it than with the latest episode of Little Victories.
In this exclusive interview, I talk with the creative director of Luto, Borja Corvo, about its film influences, personal stakes and those perfectly placed jumpscares.
What better way to commemorate it than with the latest episode of Little Victories.
In this exclusive interview, I talk with the creative director of Luto, Borja Corvo, about its film influences, personal stakes and those perfectly placed jumpscares.
Beyond Horror with Luto (ft. Borja Corvo) | Little Victories
YouTube video by AndresPlays
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Yesterday was the Day of the Dead.
What better way to commemorate it than with the latest episode of Little Victories.
In this exclusive interview, I talk with the creative director of Luto, Borja Corvo, about its film influences, personal stakes and those perfectly placed jumpscares.
What better way to commemorate it than with the latest episode of Little Victories.
In this exclusive interview, I talk with the creative director of Luto, Borja Corvo, about its film influences, personal stakes and those perfectly placed jumpscares.
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Wendy’s sign said “BRING HOME THE BACONATOR” and i agree. the war has gone on long enough. let him come home
November 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Wendy’s sign said “BRING HOME THE BACONATOR” and i agree. the war has gone on long enough. let him come home
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(I wrote this post yesterday so bear with me)
Happy Halloween! Here's my treat for y'all 🎃
Riddlewood Manor is a point-and-click horror adventure that strikes the right balance between clever puzzles and spooky moments. My review:
Happy Halloween! Here's my treat for y'all 🎃
Riddlewood Manor is a point-and-click horror adventure that strikes the right balance between clever puzzles and spooky moments. My review:
Riddlewood Manor Review – Lighthearted Puzzle Horror - Pixelbytegaming
Puzzles always need to have a balancing act. Make them too complex, and risk losing your player’s attention by giving in to a fit of rage due to being stumped by the answer. Aim for too easy, and some...
pixelbytegaming.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
(I wrote this post yesterday so bear with me)
Happy Halloween! Here's my treat for y'all 🎃
Riddlewood Manor is a point-and-click horror adventure that strikes the right balance between clever puzzles and spooky moments. My review:
Happy Halloween! Here's my treat for y'all 🎃
Riddlewood Manor is a point-and-click horror adventure that strikes the right balance between clever puzzles and spooky moments. My review: