Barloq
@barloq.bsky.social
Writer, blogger, father. DOA: Dead or Alive is still the best video game movie. Trash connoisseur. Blessed by the chupacabra. Read my writings at ichoosetostand.net
So for all my DOA posting, I didn't play it in its hey-day. I've never been a regular fighting game player, but the most important growing up for me would be:
Smash 64
Godzilla Kaijuu Daikessen
Mortal Kombat (SNES)
Soulcalibur IV/Broken Destiny
Primal Rage
Smash 64
Godzilla Kaijuu Daikessen
Mortal Kombat (SNES)
Soulcalibur IV/Broken Destiny
Primal Rage
December 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
So for all my DOA posting, I didn't play it in its hey-day. I've never been a regular fighting game player, but the most important growing up for me would be:
Smash 64
Godzilla Kaijuu Daikessen
Mortal Kombat (SNES)
Soulcalibur IV/Broken Destiny
Primal Rage
Smash 64
Godzilla Kaijuu Daikessen
Mortal Kombat (SNES)
Soulcalibur IV/Broken Destiny
Primal Rage
My local game store has had a lovely, complete copy of DOAU1+2 for ages, but it was listed at $999... They finally updated the price this week to something VERY reasonable and you'd better believe I snagged it, if only for those cheap-ass "trading cards", LOL.
December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
My local game store has had a lovely, complete copy of DOAU1+2 for ages, but it was listed at $999... They finally updated the price this week to something VERY reasonable and you'd better believe I snagged it, if only for those cheap-ass "trading cards", LOL.
Man... you play A LOT more games WAY more often when you get a Steam Deck. Being able to pickup and play it in short bursts makes playing whenever SO easy. I'd struggle to hit a 3 day streak without it, let alone *46*. 😲
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Man... you play A LOT more games WAY more often when you get a Steam Deck. Being able to pickup and play it in short bursts makes playing whenever SO easy. I'd struggle to hit a 3 day streak without it, let alone *46*. 😲
Damn, Wikipedia really does have an article for everything.
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Damn, Wikipedia really does have an article for everything.
Holy, I did not realize I played this much DOA6 this year, lol. Nioh 2? Yeah, that's a long-ass game, but DOA6? I think this is because I would boot it up for 10-15 minutes on breaks for a while to grind DOA Quest, haven't played in a few months tho. Might need to scratch that itch again soon. :)
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Holy, I did not realize I played this much DOA6 this year, lol. Nioh 2? Yeah, that's a long-ass game, but DOA6? I think this is because I would boot it up for 10-15 minutes on breaks for a while to grind DOA Quest, haven't played in a few months tho. Might need to scratch that itch again soon. :)
So, updated thoughts on Clair Obscur about 5 hours in:
-This is a Bioshock-tier game, a once-in-a-generation timeless classic. The sky-high production values, strong writing, and an incredible amount of imagination and originality are second to none. This game IS as good as people have said! /1
-This is a Bioshock-tier game, a once-in-a-generation timeless classic. The sky-high production values, strong writing, and an incredible amount of imagination and originality are second to none. This game IS as good as people have said! /1
December 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
So, updated thoughts on Clair Obscur about 5 hours in:
-This is a Bioshock-tier game, a once-in-a-generation timeless classic. The sky-high production values, strong writing, and an incredible amount of imagination and originality are second to none. This game IS as good as people have said! /1
-This is a Bioshock-tier game, a once-in-a-generation timeless classic. The sky-high production values, strong writing, and an incredible amount of imagination and originality are second to none. This game IS as good as people have said! /1
My Ninja Gaiden 4 Love/Hate article is now live! I have LOTS of thoughts on this game, check them out here:
www.ichoosetostand.net/2025/12/love...
www.ichoosetostand.net/2025/12/love...
December 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
My Ninja Gaiden 4 Love/Hate article is now live! I have LOTS of thoughts on this game, check them out here:
www.ichoosetostand.net/2025/12/love...
www.ichoosetostand.net/2025/12/love...
That butt-cheek armour legitimately looks really stupid, and it can only imply that the Hayabusa clan are concerned about protecting Ryu's assets at all costs, because there's legitimately no other reason to design it that way.
December 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
That butt-cheek armour legitimately looks really stupid, and it can only imply that the Hayabusa clan are concerned about protecting Ryu's assets at all costs, because there's legitimately no other reason to design it that way.
Took some screenshots for you, specifically, @hayabusa.love.
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Took some screenshots for you, specifically, @hayabusa.love.
Ok, I think that my most recent project is more or less complete... a workspace upgrade! I've got TONS more desk space and storage to keep things organized, and the whole thing is more "personal" now. ☺️
Probably gonna tinker a bit more, but I'm quite happy with how it turned out!
Probably gonna tinker a bit more, but I'm quite happy with how it turned out!
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Ok, I think that my most recent project is more or less complete... a workspace upgrade! I've got TONS more desk space and storage to keep things organized, and the whole thing is more "personal" now. ☺️
Probably gonna tinker a bit more, but I'm quite happy with how it turned out!
Probably gonna tinker a bit more, but I'm quite happy with how it turned out!
OMG. Haven't played any DOA for a couple months, was cleaning and found my 3DS with DOA Dimensions in it. Opened it up to see if it was still in sleep mode and accidentally started a 50 match survival game (which I hadn't cleared before). Figured "fuck it, why not?" to see how far I'd get... 😳
November 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
OMG. Haven't played any DOA for a couple months, was cleaning and found my 3DS with DOA Dimensions in it. Opened it up to see if it was still in sleep mode and accidentally started a 50 match survival game (which I hadn't cleared before). Figured "fuck it, why not?" to see how far I'd get... 😳
The ol'"Mama from Dredd just bit a dude's dick off" smile.
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The ol'"Mama from Dredd just bit a dude's dick off" smile.
Finally, all that effort I put into Aerith is paying off! Can't wait to see what ultimate power she gets. :)
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Finally, all that effort I put into Aerith is paying off! Can't wait to see what ultimate power she gets. :)
This looks promising! :)
October 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This looks promising! :)
OMFG, WHAT!?
Tomonobu Itagaki was a very controversial game director. The sexual harrassment allegations against him really make it hard to hold him in too much esteem, but he's also largely responsible for the creation of some of my all-time favourite games. A problematic fav for sure, and one /1
Tomonobu Itagaki was a very controversial game director. The sexual harrassment allegations against him really make it hard to hold him in too much esteem, but he's also largely responsible for the creation of some of my all-time favourite games. A problematic fav for sure, and one /1
October 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
OMFG, WHAT!?
Tomonobu Itagaki was a very controversial game director. The sexual harrassment allegations against him really make it hard to hold him in too much esteem, but he's also largely responsible for the creation of some of my all-time favourite games. A problematic fav for sure, and one /1
Tomonobu Itagaki was a very controversial game director. The sexual harrassment allegations against him really make it hard to hold him in too much esteem, but he's also largely responsible for the creation of some of my all-time favourite games. A problematic fav for sure, and one /1
FINALLY FOUND THESE! The most "me" chocolate of all-time.
October 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
FINALLY FOUND THESE! The most "me" chocolate of all-time.
With my PC still out of commission, I've been pouring a lot more time in FF7 the past few days. Just getting to the Temple of the Ancients now.
I played this game on PSP more than a decade ago. I somehow managed to make my way through it to the final boss battle, but it didn't really click with /1
I played this game on PSP more than a decade ago. I somehow managed to make my way through it to the final boss battle, but it didn't really click with /1
October 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
With my PC still out of commission, I've been pouring a lot more time in FF7 the past few days. Just getting to the Temple of the Ancients now.
I played this game on PSP more than a decade ago. I somehow managed to make my way through it to the final boss battle, but it didn't really click with /1
I played this game on PSP more than a decade ago. I somehow managed to make my way through it to the final boss battle, but it didn't really click with /1
I need to stop deleting this image off my phone, because I just keep reposting it, LOL
October 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I need to stop deleting this image off my phone, because I just keep reposting it, LOL