Mason Miller
@gamearray.bsky.social
I make video essays on YouTube. Sometimes.
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Mason Miller
@gamearray.bsky.social
· Mar 29
Consider The Loop In Outer Wilds
YouTube video by Mason Miller
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New video on Outer Wilds. I examine the game from a design and philosophical perspective, attempting to place it among similar games (Majora’s Mask). It is also a meditation on loops, liminal spaces, and the distances we travel to arrive where we are meant to be.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISm6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISm6...
I have finished recording narration on the next video essay. It is a retrospective, of sorts, on the Resident Evil games. Hoping to have it up sometime in December or early next year. :)
October 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I have finished recording narration on the next video essay. It is a retrospective, of sorts, on the Resident Evil games. Hoping to have it up sometime in December or early next year. :)
Random, maybe, but if you're looking for help on a video script you're cooking you should reach out to @writingongames.bsky.social. they are very thoughtful in their feedback, very affordable, and great to work with.
Like, my belief is that if you're working with someone, you want the best for them at all times. When it comes to individual client work I make my services as affordable as possible because I know how tough it is to just make shit. Sponsors, on the other hand, are hell for someone like me lol
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Random, maybe, but if you're looking for help on a video script you're cooking you should reach out to @writingongames.bsky.social. they are very thoughtful in their feedback, very affordable, and great to work with.
Might get roasted for this but... I see some people annoyed by Silent Hill f's English dub. Someone mentioned that it was way too dramatic, borderline camp. I dunno though. It kind of reminds me of the original series in that way?
September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Might get roasted for this but... I see some people annoyed by Silent Hill f's English dub. Someone mentioned that it was way too dramatic, borderline camp. I dunno though. It kind of reminds me of the original series in that way?
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NEW VIDEO! The world of Mafia: The Old Country is beautiful, but it does not breathe. It is a postcard. It isn't to be conquered—it's barely to be touched. Some see it as a flaw when compared to more open crime games. I think it is *the* thing that makes Mafia feel so... honest. Let's talk about it!
Mafia, GTA and the Illusion of "Open World" Games
YouTube video by Writing on Games
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NEW VIDEO! The world of Mafia: The Old Country is beautiful, but it does not breathe. It is a postcard. It isn't to be conquered—it's barely to be touched. Some see it as a flaw when compared to more open crime games. I think it is *the* thing that makes Mafia feel so... honest. Let's talk about it!
I forget the last time I've been so hot and cold as I am with Alien Earth. Love every third scene. Hate every fourth or so. Really didn't care for the last episode (episode 7) or the first two. Thoroughly enjoyed most of episodes 3 through 6. Alien costume looks dumb. Mase-man out.
September 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I forget the last time I've been so hot and cold as I am with Alien Earth. Love every third scene. Hate every fourth or so. Really didn't care for the last episode (episode 7) or the first two. Thoroughly enjoyed most of episodes 3 through 6. Alien costume looks dumb. Mase-man out.
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they should remake Drakengard on UE5, it would be the only time in history it would be appropriate for a remake to also run like shit. the moment is yours, Square. the perfect remake is possible.
September 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
they should remake Drakengard on UE5, it would be the only time in history it would be appropriate for a remake to also run like shit. the moment is yours, Square. the perfect remake is possible.
Highly recommend if anyone is looking for help!
Also offering my many services—editing/consultation/writing for scripts and articles, audio editing/mixing/mastering and video editing!
Got some Serious Plans for all of this soon but for now DM me on here if this could be of use to you. My rates are very reasonable!
Got some Serious Plans for all of this soon but for now DM me on here if this could be of use to you. My rates are very reasonable!
September 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Highly recommend if anyone is looking for help!
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NEW VIDEO! Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
Told myself my codec vid would be my last Kojima post for a while, but I played Metal Gear Solid Delta and, well... I ended up having some thoughts. Here's a review of a remake that is indeed Just MGS3, for better and worse. Enjoy!
Told myself my codec vid would be my last Kojima post for a while, but I played Metal Gear Solid Delta and, well... I ended up having some thoughts. Here's a review of a remake that is indeed Just MGS3, for better and worse. Enjoy!
A Review of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
YouTube video by Writing on Games
youtu.be
August 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NEW VIDEO! Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
Told myself my codec vid would be my last Kojima post for a while, but I played Metal Gear Solid Delta and, well... I ended up having some thoughts. Here's a review of a remake that is indeed Just MGS3, for better and worse. Enjoy!
Told myself my codec vid would be my last Kojima post for a while, but I played Metal Gear Solid Delta and, well... I ended up having some thoughts. Here's a review of a remake that is indeed Just MGS3, for better and worse. Enjoy!
I am still working on a new video about the Resident Evil series. It will be a longer one. I'm hoping to get it on YouTube before RE9 comes out next year.
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I am still working on a new video about the Resident Evil series. It will be a longer one. I'm hoping to get it on YouTube before RE9 comes out next year.
I've slept on "Atlanta" for too long. The TV Show. Not the city. I've never been to the city.
August 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I've slept on "Atlanta" for too long. The TV Show. Not the city. I've never been to the city.
Accidentally got to my showing of Weapons on time. These freaking commercials are out of hand.
August 8, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Accidentally got to my showing of Weapons on time. These freaking commercials are out of hand.
Time for my yearly attempt at Street Fighter.
August 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Time for my yearly attempt at Street Fighter.
Just wait until Visa finds out what they been selling during the Barnes & Noble Criterion sale.
July 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Just wait until Visa finds out what they been selling during the Barnes & Noble Criterion sale.
Game of the year? Believe it or not, Donkey Kong Bananza.
July 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Game of the year? Believe it or not, Donkey Kong Bananza.
Ya know, I didn't really care for that Mario movie.
Worst movie you’ve seen in the last 10 years?
July 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Ya know, I didn't really care for that Mario movie.
DK Bananza somehow got Gamecube vibes and I love it
July 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
DK Bananza somehow got Gamecube vibes and I love it
Favorite GDQ runs this time around:
- Super Metroid: Oatsngoats vs. Eddie
- Titanfall 2: Sapphire_in_pink vs Bryonato
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus by anarchy
- Super Mario 64 by beeve
- Beat Saber by Kungfufruitcup
- REmake Remaster by Pessimism
- Dead Rising 3 DLC by Ecdycis
- Super Metroid: Oatsngoats vs. Eddie
- Titanfall 2: Sapphire_in_pink vs Bryonato
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus by anarchy
- Super Mario 64 by beeve
- Beat Saber by Kungfufruitcup
- REmake Remaster by Pessimism
- Dead Rising 3 DLC by Ecdycis
July 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Favorite GDQ runs this time around:
- Super Metroid: Oatsngoats vs. Eddie
- Titanfall 2: Sapphire_in_pink vs Bryonato
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus by anarchy
- Super Mario 64 by beeve
- Beat Saber by Kungfufruitcup
- REmake Remaster by Pessimism
- Dead Rising 3 DLC by Ecdycis
- Super Metroid: Oatsngoats vs. Eddie
- Titanfall 2: Sapphire_in_pink vs Bryonato
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus by anarchy
- Super Mario 64 by beeve
- Beat Saber by Kungfufruitcup
- REmake Remaster by Pessimism
- Dead Rising 3 DLC by Ecdycis
Switch 2 is probably the first console where I'm more excited to play last gen's games than anything new. Not sure what that says about me or the Switch 2.
July 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Switch 2 is probably the first console where I'm more excited to play last gen's games than anything new. Not sure what that says about me or the Switch 2.
Best GDQ run so far? Blue Prince bingo probably gets my vote. Loved the energy.
July 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Best GDQ run so far? Blue Prince bingo probably gets my vote. Loved the energy.
Favorite part of GDQ is looking at the schedule and finding a block of 4 or 5 game I've never even heard of.
July 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Favorite part of GDQ is looking at the schedule and finding a block of 4 or 5 game I've never even heard of.
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NEW VID! Death Stranding 2 walks on decaying ground. Structurally almost identical to the first game, it also features more references to Kojima's prior MGS work than ever before. Through this lens, let's analyse how the director has crafted his most earnest meditation on grief to date. Enjoy!
The Agony of Moving On: An Analysis of Death Stranding 2
YouTube video by Writing on Games
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW VID! Death Stranding 2 walks on decaying ground. Structurally almost identical to the first game, it also features more references to Kojima's prior MGS work than ever before. Through this lens, let's analyse how the director has crafted his most earnest meditation on grief to date. Enjoy!
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Asking the big questions:
Where does Blastoise’s water come from? ⛲️ And what happens when it runs dry? 🚱
new video on navigating text-rich games when you can’t read their language
📼: youtu.be/hCbiUck9Le4
Where does Blastoise’s water come from? ⛲️ And what happens when it runs dry? 🚱
new video on navigating text-rich games when you can’t read their language
📼: youtu.be/hCbiUck9Le4
Where does Blastoise's Water Come From? ⛲
YouTube video by LambHoot
youtu.be
July 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Asking the big questions:
Where does Blastoise’s water come from? ⛲️ And what happens when it runs dry? 🚱
new video on navigating text-rich games when you can’t read their language
📼: youtu.be/hCbiUck9Le4
Where does Blastoise’s water come from? ⛲️ And what happens when it runs dry? 🚱
new video on navigating text-rich games when you can’t read their language
📼: youtu.be/hCbiUck9Le4
Move over cloud, sonic the hedgehog is now my favorite magic the gathering character.
June 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Move over cloud, sonic the hedgehog is now my favorite magic the gathering character.
I think, as you get older and start to grapple with how temporary this all is, you start feeling something like FOMO towards things that actually matter. Like finding Magic The Gathering Final Fantasy Collector's booster packs for msrp.
Might just be getting older but the Switch 2 has me experiencing the least FOMO of any mainline, numbered console release I've been around for. People are enjoying their time with it, that's cool, but at the moment I'm kinda viewing it in the same manner as the PS5 Pro or something
June 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I think, as you get older and start to grapple with how temporary this all is, you start feeling something like FOMO towards things that actually matter. Like finding Magic The Gathering Final Fantasy Collector's booster packs for msrp.
28 Years Later is okay. Solid 7 or 8. Feels like the start of something instead of a complete flick. The ending's gotta be one of the weirdest creative swings I've seen in years from any media.
June 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
28 Years Later is okay. Solid 7 or 8. Feels like the start of something instead of a complete flick. The ending's gotta be one of the weirdest creative swings I've seen in years from any media.