CHC - Zack 🎮
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Ours was a bit weird with illness but in better news, I finished my 16th game this year!
Powerwash Simulator is a solid 8/10 in my books. Absolutely one of those games you just shut your brain off and chill. Perfect for post-Thanksgiving stress.
Onto the next game!
Powerwash Simulator is a solid 8/10 in my books. Absolutely one of those games you just shut your brain off and chill. Perfect for post-Thanksgiving stress.
Onto the next game!
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Ours was a bit weird with illness but in better news, I finished my 16th game this year!
Powerwash Simulator is a solid 8/10 in my books. Absolutely one of those games you just shut your brain off and chill. Perfect for post-Thanksgiving stress.
Onto the next game!
Powerwash Simulator is a solid 8/10 in my books. Absolutely one of those games you just shut your brain off and chill. Perfect for post-Thanksgiving stress.
Onto the next game!
At times, Hades 2 has my attention.
Other times, it’s either Battlefield 6 or Powerwash Simulator 2.
Occasionally, it’s Khazan. Or Octopath. Or any one of my backlogged games.
But this week…this week is tough
Other times, it’s either Battlefield 6 or Powerwash Simulator 2.
Occasionally, it’s Khazan. Or Octopath. Or any one of my backlogged games.
But this week…this week is tough
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
At times, Hades 2 has my attention.
Other times, it’s either Battlefield 6 or Powerwash Simulator 2.
Occasionally, it’s Khazan. Or Octopath. Or any one of my backlogged games.
But this week…this week is tough
Other times, it’s either Battlefield 6 or Powerwash Simulator 2.
Occasionally, it’s Khazan. Or Octopath. Or any one of my backlogged games.
But this week…this week is tough
Not gonna lie, and not that I would probably play these, but these are pretty cool additions. Kudos Nintendo. Neat for game preservation too.
However…
However…
November 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Not gonna lie, and not that I would probably play these, but these are pretty cool additions. Kudos Nintendo. Neat for game preservation too.
However…
However…
These are just some games I hope to play next year (and hope to actually complete them)
Do you have any games you’re planning to play?
Cosmic Invasion - LOVE the old school best em ups
Lego Batman - it’s Lego Arkham, let’s be real
Slay The Spire 2 - go distract me from 1
OT0 - love some Octopath
Do you have any games you’re planning to play?
Cosmic Invasion - LOVE the old school best em ups
Lego Batman - it’s Lego Arkham, let’s be real
Slay The Spire 2 - go distract me from 1
OT0 - love some Octopath
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
These are just some games I hope to play next year (and hope to actually complete them)
Do you have any games you’re planning to play?
Cosmic Invasion - LOVE the old school best em ups
Lego Batman - it’s Lego Arkham, let’s be real
Slay The Spire 2 - go distract me from 1
OT0 - love some Octopath
Do you have any games you’re planning to play?
Cosmic Invasion - LOVE the old school best em ups
Lego Batman - it’s Lego Arkham, let’s be real
Slay The Spire 2 - go distract me from 1
OT0 - love some Octopath
So I don’t think I’m quite gonna make my goal of 25 games in 2025…but it’s more than I’ve done in previous years!!!!
The ones I did finish up were solid plays, and I really enjoyed each one. And the top line was a solid line up
The ones I did finish up were solid plays, and I really enjoyed each one. And the top line was a solid line up
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
So I don’t think I’m quite gonna make my goal of 25 games in 2025…but it’s more than I’ve done in previous years!!!!
The ones I did finish up were solid plays, and I really enjoyed each one. And the top line was a solid line up
The ones I did finish up were solid plays, and I really enjoyed each one. And the top line was a solid line up
I need honest opinions:
How is Doom: The Dark Ages?
It’s over 50% off on Fanatical, and the modern Doom games have been some of my favorites. Loved 2016, thoroughly enjoyed Eternal.
Thoughts? Opinions? Criticisms?
Link for those interested: bit.ly/4iugHjZ
How is Doom: The Dark Ages?
It’s over 50% off on Fanatical, and the modern Doom games have been some of my favorites. Loved 2016, thoroughly enjoyed Eternal.
Thoughts? Opinions? Criticisms?
Link for those interested: bit.ly/4iugHjZ
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I need honest opinions:
How is Doom: The Dark Ages?
It’s over 50% off on Fanatical, and the modern Doom games have been some of my favorites. Loved 2016, thoroughly enjoyed Eternal.
Thoughts? Opinions? Criticisms?
Link for those interested: bit.ly/4iugHjZ
How is Doom: The Dark Ages?
It’s over 50% off on Fanatical, and the modern Doom games have been some of my favorites. Loved 2016, thoroughly enjoyed Eternal.
Thoughts? Opinions? Criticisms?
Link for those interested: bit.ly/4iugHjZ
Finally rolled credits on BallxPit.
Very very fun game that has that “one more run” itch. Hopefully there will be some DLC!
About 29 hours to finish up (with more than necessary idle time) Might go for 100%.
But now, we move to focusing on Khazan (which I totally forgot came out THIS YEAR)
Very very fun game that has that “one more run” itch. Hopefully there will be some DLC!
About 29 hours to finish up (with more than necessary idle time) Might go for 100%.
But now, we move to focusing on Khazan (which I totally forgot came out THIS YEAR)
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Finally rolled credits on BallxPit.
Very very fun game that has that “one more run” itch. Hopefully there will be some DLC!
About 29 hours to finish up (with more than necessary idle time) Might go for 100%.
But now, we move to focusing on Khazan (which I totally forgot came out THIS YEAR)
Very very fun game that has that “one more run” itch. Hopefully there will be some DLC!
About 29 hours to finish up (with more than necessary idle time) Might go for 100%.
But now, we move to focusing on Khazan (which I totally forgot came out THIS YEAR)
Expedition 33 is too good. I’ve beaten it but it’s one of the very few I want to go back and replay, but on PC/Steam Deck.
I hate I saw it on sale. Now you’ll hate it too: buff.ly/gUVwqs0
I hate I saw it on sale. Now you’ll hate it too: buff.ly/gUVwqs0
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Expedition 33 is too good. I’ve beaten it but it’s one of the very few I want to go back and replay, but on PC/Steam Deck.
I hate I saw it on sale. Now you’ll hate it too: buff.ly/gUVwqs0
I hate I saw it on sale. Now you’ll hate it too: buff.ly/gUVwqs0
Immediately humbled because I forget the underground worm assholes exist and the game thrives on misery
November 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Immediately humbled because I forget the underground worm assholes exist and the game thrives on misery
Finally did my Game Awards voting. A lot more variety than I though but Expedition 33 is still king
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Finally did my Game Awards voting. A lot more variety than I though but Expedition 33 is still king
Has it REALLY been 11 years since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire came out?! 👴
These were peak 3DS games and the best Pokemon remakes by far. Doesn’t help they were remakes of my favorite childhood gen too.
These were peak 3DS games and the best Pokemon remakes by far. Doesn’t help they were remakes of my favorite childhood gen too.
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Has it REALLY been 11 years since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire came out?! 👴
These were peak 3DS games and the best Pokemon remakes by far. Doesn’t help they were remakes of my favorite childhood gen too.
These were peak 3DS games and the best Pokemon remakes by far. Doesn’t help they were remakes of my favorite childhood gen too.
I’m super proud of myself for not giving into the temptation of not finishing BallxPit
Games I’ve been tempted to play instead:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Skyrim (idk)
- Bananza
- Hades 2
- Expedition 33 Round 2
- Pokemon Z-A (next to finish up)
- Stanley Parable
But I’ve stayed with it so far!!!
Games I’ve been tempted to play instead:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Skyrim (idk)
- Bananza
- Hades 2
- Expedition 33 Round 2
- Pokemon Z-A (next to finish up)
- Stanley Parable
But I’ve stayed with it so far!!!
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I’m super proud of myself for not giving into the temptation of not finishing BallxPit
Games I’ve been tempted to play instead:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Skyrim (idk)
- Bananza
- Hades 2
- Expedition 33 Round 2
- Pokemon Z-A (next to finish up)
- Stanley Parable
But I’ve stayed with it so far!!!
Games I’ve been tempted to play instead:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Skyrim (idk)
- Bananza
- Hades 2
- Expedition 33 Round 2
- Pokemon Z-A (next to finish up)
- Stanley Parable
But I’ve stayed with it so far!!!
Finally getting into Ball x Pit
And it feels goooooood. Though I’m starting to feel the power creep everyone’s talked about. Despite that, this might be another game I 100%
And it feels goooooood. Though I’m starting to feel the power creep everyone’s talked about. Despite that, this might be another game I 100%
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Finally getting into Ball x Pit
And it feels goooooood. Though I’m starting to feel the power creep everyone’s talked about. Despite that, this might be another game I 100%
And it feels goooooood. Though I’m starting to feel the power creep everyone’s talked about. Despite that, this might be another game I 100%
Be real with me peeps…
How is Powerwash Simulator 2? Does it add anything revolutionary or is it just a solid follow up that is equally relaxing?
How is Powerwash Simulator 2? Does it add anything revolutionary or is it just a solid follow up that is equally relaxing?
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Be real with me peeps…
How is Powerwash Simulator 2? Does it add anything revolutionary or is it just a solid follow up that is equally relaxing?
How is Powerwash Simulator 2? Does it add anything revolutionary or is it just a solid follow up that is equally relaxing?
Haven’t posted much due to work but during my spare time, I’ve found myself immersed in Legends ZA.
There’s something fresh about the combat that I’ve been wanting. Actual battles with movement and attacks.
Give me this, Legends Arceus’ exploration and Paldea’s singular, large map.
Peak Pokemon
There’s something fresh about the combat that I’ve been wanting. Actual battles with movement and attacks.
Give me this, Legends Arceus’ exploration and Paldea’s singular, large map.
Peak Pokemon
October 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Haven’t posted much due to work but during my spare time, I’ve found myself immersed in Legends ZA.
There’s something fresh about the combat that I’ve been wanting. Actual battles with movement and attacks.
Give me this, Legends Arceus’ exploration and Paldea’s singular, large map.
Peak Pokemon
There’s something fresh about the combat that I’ve been wanting. Actual battles with movement and attacks.
Give me this, Legends Arceus’ exploration and Paldea’s singular, large map.
Peak Pokemon
Absolutely WILD to think Halo, an Xbox flagship franchise, will now be on PlayStation. That’s like Pokemon being playable on either Xbox or PS.
I mean, the writing was on the wall after Gears, but it’s a whole other level seeing it confirmed.
I mean, the writing was on the wall after Gears, but it’s a whole other level seeing it confirmed.
October 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Absolutely WILD to think Halo, an Xbox flagship franchise, will now be on PlayStation. That’s like Pokemon being playable on either Xbox or PS.
I mean, the writing was on the wall after Gears, but it’s a whole other level seeing it confirmed.
I mean, the writing was on the wall after Gears, but it’s a whole other level seeing it confirmed.
First impressions of Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2):
- Buttery smooth
- Combat is very different - and I LOVE it
- Graphics are fine. Definitely held back due to Switch 1
- Tutorial goes a bit long
- Very diff. experience from Arceus (but good)
Overall, solid 8/10 experience so far, 2.5 hours in
- Buttery smooth
- Combat is very different - and I LOVE it
- Graphics are fine. Definitely held back due to Switch 1
- Tutorial goes a bit long
- Very diff. experience from Arceus (but good)
Overall, solid 8/10 experience so far, 2.5 hours in
October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
First impressions of Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2):
- Buttery smooth
- Combat is very different - and I LOVE it
- Graphics are fine. Definitely held back due to Switch 1
- Tutorial goes a bit long
- Very diff. experience from Arceus (but good)
Overall, solid 8/10 experience so far, 2.5 hours in
- Buttery smooth
- Combat is very different - and I LOVE it
- Graphics are fine. Definitely held back due to Switch 1
- Tutorial goes a bit long
- Very diff. experience from Arceus (but good)
Overall, solid 8/10 experience so far, 2.5 hours in
I LOVE Pokemon Violet on Switch 2
I DON’T love getting battle locked when trying to just a little TM.
I DON’T love getting battle locked when trying to just a little TM.
October 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I LOVE Pokemon Violet on Switch 2
I DON’T love getting battle locked when trying to just a little TM.
I DON’T love getting battle locked when trying to just a little TM.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS ITS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to work on this bad boy soon 🔥
Can’t wait to work on this bad boy soon 🔥
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS ITS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to work on this bad boy soon 🔥
Can’t wait to work on this bad boy soon 🔥
If you could recommend people to play only ONE Final Fantasy, which one would it be and why?
Mine would be XVI - fantastic story, bombastic events, solid (divisive) gameplay, and though most are a miss, some very good side quests.
Still a 10/10 in my heart
Mine would be XVI - fantastic story, bombastic events, solid (divisive) gameplay, and though most are a miss, some very good side quests.
Still a 10/10 in my heart
September 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you could recommend people to play only ONE Final Fantasy, which one would it be and why?
Mine would be XVI - fantastic story, bombastic events, solid (divisive) gameplay, and though most are a miss, some very good side quests.
Still a 10/10 in my heart
Mine would be XVI - fantastic story, bombastic events, solid (divisive) gameplay, and though most are a miss, some very good side quests.
Still a 10/10 in my heart
My GOTY, you ask? It’s…it’s, uh…
Well to be frank…uh, well, um…you, know, that’s a great question….
I think, when you compare them…you know, one shines more than the other…but the other is equally great in its own ways…uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
*system.exe crash*
Well to be frank…uh, well, um…you, know, that’s a great question….
I think, when you compare them…you know, one shines more than the other…but the other is equally great in its own ways…uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
*system.exe crash*
September 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
My GOTY, you ask? It’s…it’s, uh…
Well to be frank…uh, well, um…you, know, that’s a great question….
I think, when you compare them…you know, one shines more than the other…but the other is equally great in its own ways…uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
*system.exe crash*
Well to be frank…uh, well, um…you, know, that’s a great question….
I think, when you compare them…you know, one shines more than the other…but the other is equally great in its own ways…uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
*system.exe crash*
🎵Hello darkness, my old friend🎵
September 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🎵Hello darkness, my old friend🎵
Which type of gamer are you?
I’m primarily digital, but I’m starting to very much see the merit of physical with these price increases…
I’m primarily digital, but I’m starting to very much see the merit of physical with these price increases…
September 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Which type of gamer are you?
I’m primarily digital, but I’m starting to very much see the merit of physical with these price increases…
I’m primarily digital, but I’m starting to very much see the merit of physical with these price increases…
Ah yes, good, big win.
Not unexpected but good lord, gaming as a hobby is getting more and more expensive. Gonna be a long time before I upgrade to the next gen Xbox or PlayStation…only a matter of time until Nintendo ups the Switch 2 prices ☠️
Buckle up folks
Not unexpected but good lord, gaming as a hobby is getting more and more expensive. Gonna be a long time before I upgrade to the next gen Xbox or PlayStation…only a matter of time until Nintendo ups the Switch 2 prices ☠️
Buckle up folks
September 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Ah yes, good, big win.
Not unexpected but good lord, gaming as a hobby is getting more and more expensive. Gonna be a long time before I upgrade to the next gen Xbox or PlayStation…only a matter of time until Nintendo ups the Switch 2 prices ☠️
Buckle up folks
Not unexpected but good lord, gaming as a hobby is getting more and more expensive. Gonna be a long time before I upgrade to the next gen Xbox or PlayStation…only a matter of time until Nintendo ups the Switch 2 prices ☠️
Buckle up folks
Hmmmmm how many cleared runs can I get in Hades before 9/25? 🧐
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Hmmmmm how many cleared runs can I get in Hades before 9/25? 🧐