MAG (Middle Aged Gamer)
@gromulus.bsky.social
Reviewer of Games/Dad of Boys/purveyor of pyjamas/lover of couch/proud owner of a ridiculous backlog
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Gaming as a parent or just a busy adult can sometimes feel like a tough hobby to have. Hopefully I can answer a few questions about the newest games or some old favorites for the time-strapped gamer
So this week has been a mixed bag. On one hand, I've been sick and in bed all week. On the other hand, I've had my ROG Ally and have made serious progress in the third game on my Trails journey!
January 21, 2026 at 7:06 AM
So this week has been a mixed bag. On one hand, I've been sick and in bed all week. On the other hand, I've had my ROG Ally and have made serious progress in the third game on my Trails journey!
January 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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The Resident Evil Showcase: What We’ve Learned
A Resident Evil Requiem news dump!
A Resident Evil Requiem news dump!
The Resident Evil Showcase: What We’ve Learned
A Resident Evil Requiem news dump!
gamersocialclub.ca
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The Resident Evil Showcase: What We’ve Learned
A Resident Evil Requiem news dump!
A Resident Evil Requiem news dump!
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Ryan Hurst has been cast to play Kratos in the upcoming live-action God of War series on Prime Video.
Thor to Play Kratos in Upcoming God of War Series
Ryan Hurst has been cast to play Kratos in the upcoming live-action God of War series on Prime Video.
gamersocialclub.ca
January 14, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Ryan Hurst has been cast to play Kratos in the upcoming live-action God of War series on Prime Video.
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Resident Evil: Requiem Showcase Penned for Thursday 15 January
With little over a month to go until the next mainline Resident Evil releases, Capcom confirm a showcase for this week.
With little over a month to go until the next mainline Resident Evil releases, Capcom confirm a showcase for this week.
Resident Evil: Requiem Showcase Penned for Thursday 15 January
With little over a month to go until the next mainline Resident Evil releases, Capcom confirm a showcase for this week.
gamersocialclub.ca
January 13, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Resident Evil: Requiem Showcase Penned for Thursday 15 January
With little over a month to go until the next mainline Resident Evil releases, Capcom confirm a showcase for this week.
With little over a month to go until the next mainline Resident Evil releases, Capcom confirm a showcase for this week.
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Check out the GSC Demo Disc #12: January Issue, packed with over a dozen demos to play now!
This issue marks a full year of highlighting demos for our readers to try, over 180 games! We look forward to bringing you more great demos in 2026!
#indiegame #indiedev
gamersocialclub.ca/2026/01/11/g...
This issue marks a full year of highlighting demos for our readers to try, over 180 games! We look forward to bringing you more great demos in 2026!
#indiegame #indiedev
gamersocialclub.ca/2026/01/11/g...
GSC Demo Disc #12: January Issue
Check out the GSC Demo Disc #12: January Issue, packed with over a dozen thrilling game demos to try out now!
gamersocialclub.ca
January 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Check out the GSC Demo Disc #12: January Issue, packed with over a dozen demos to play now!
This issue marks a full year of highlighting demos for our readers to try, over 180 games! We look forward to bringing you more great demos in 2026!
#indiegame #indiedev
gamersocialclub.ca/2026/01/11/g...
This issue marks a full year of highlighting demos for our readers to try, over 180 games! We look forward to bringing you more great demos in 2026!
#indiegame #indiedev
gamersocialclub.ca/2026/01/11/g...
So, I'm deep into my first playthrough of Trails in the Sky SC and the hardest part of the whole game is choosing who to put in my party...and that's not me saying the game is too easy, I just love the characters so much!
January 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
So, I'm deep into my first playthrough of Trails in the Sky SC and the hardest part of the whole game is choosing who to put in my party...and that's not me saying the game is too easy, I just love the characters so much!
Picked this up with a little inspiration from @beccasizemore.bsky.social and it's perfect for this snowy day. Trying to inspire my backlog to grow even more...
January 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Picked this up with a little inspiration from @beccasizemore.bsky.social and it's perfect for this snowy day. Trying to inspire my backlog to grow even more...
TIME TAX
+ Story, character growth, action
- Possibly repetitive for some
P.U.P. (pick up and play)
+ Many different ways to use your time
- You can feel rusty after a long break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Bosses ramp up difficulty a lot
+ Story, character growth, action
- Possibly repetitive for some
P.U.P. (pick up and play)
+ Many different ways to use your time
- You can feel rusty after a long break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Bosses ramp up difficulty a lot
January 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
TIME TAX
+ Story, character growth, action
- Possibly repetitive for some
P.U.P. (pick up and play)
+ Many different ways to use your time
- You can feel rusty after a long break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Bosses ramp up difficulty a lot
+ Story, character growth, action
- Possibly repetitive for some
P.U.P. (pick up and play)
+ Many different ways to use your time
- You can feel rusty after a long break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Bosses ramp up difficulty a lot
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Expedition 33 developers try to turn focus from what others want them to do, to what they think is cool for next game.
Expedition 33 Devs to Keep Focus of Next Game on What They Think is “Cool”
Expedition 33 devs try to turn focus from what others want them to do, to what they think is cool for next game
gamersocialclub.ca
January 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Expedition 33 developers try to turn focus from what others want them to do, to what they think is cool for next game.
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After helping with Final Fantasy IX's 25th anniversary last year, character designer and illustrator Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix.
FFIX Character Designer, Toshiyuki Itahana, Has Left Square Enix
"I hope to draw upon my experience and continue creating a wide variety of new artwork."
gamersocialclub.ca
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
After helping with Final Fantasy IX's 25th anniversary last year, character designer and illustrator Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix.
No cheating - Repost with the most recent picture of your pet(s)
This was Christmas and my bearded dragon joined us for pictures and immediately crawled up to snuggle against my neck.
This was Christmas and my bearded dragon joined us for pictures and immediately crawled up to snuggle against my neck.
January 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
No cheating - Repost with the most recent picture of your pet(s)
This was Christmas and my bearded dragon joined us for pictures and immediately crawled up to snuggle against my neck.
This was Christmas and my bearded dragon joined us for pictures and immediately crawled up to snuggle against my neck.
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Gamer Social Club’s 2026 Most Anticipated
35 Games To Watch For in 2026
2026 is going to be another banner year for gaming
gamersocialclub.ca
January 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Gamer Social Club’s 2026 Most Anticipated
Here's my personal GOTY since 2000.
A Retrospective on a Quarter Century of Gaming
How many of these am I way off on??
A Retrospective on a Quarter Century of Gaming
How many of these am I way off on??
January 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Here's my personal GOTY since 2000.
A Retrospective on a Quarter Century of Gaming
How many of these am I way off on??
A Retrospective on a Quarter Century of Gaming
How many of these am I way off on??
After playing the 1st Chapter remake I've been wanting to continue the series, but wanted to wait for the 2nd Chapter remake in the Fall, but...
Finished the prologue this morning and absolutely hooked already. Great game to start 2026 with!
Finished the prologue this morning and absolutely hooked already. Great game to start 2026 with!
January 1, 2026 at 3:42 PM
After playing the 1st Chapter remake I've been wanting to continue the series, but wanted to wait for the 2nd Chapter remake in the Fall, but...
Finished the prologue this morning and absolutely hooked already. Great game to start 2026 with!
Finished the prologue this morning and absolutely hooked already. Great game to start 2026 with!
My 4 most anticipated games of 2026
(May change immediately upon posting)
There are some I'd put above two of these... @riyogames.bsky.social Threads of Time 2026??? And a few remasters sprinkled in there too.
(May change immediately upon posting)
There are some I'd put above two of these... @riyogames.bsky.social Threads of Time 2026??? And a few remasters sprinkled in there too.
December 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My 4 most anticipated games of 2026
(May change immediately upon posting)
There are some I'd put above two of these... @riyogames.bsky.social Threads of Time 2026??? And a few remasters sprinkled in there too.
(May change immediately upon posting)
There are some I'd put above two of these... @riyogames.bsky.social Threads of Time 2026??? And a few remasters sprinkled in there too.
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As our team has been mostly enjoying some tike away from the website grind for the holidays we just wanted to say thank you to all our readers and supporters.
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
December 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
As our team has been mostly enjoying some tike away from the website grind for the holidays we just wanted to say thank you to all our readers and supporters.
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
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Get ready to update your wardrobe for 2026 with the new clothing collaboration between Final Fantasy IX and vaultroom, revealed today.
Final Fantasy IX x Vaultroom Clothing Collaboration Announced
The Final Fantasy anniversary that just keeps on giving!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Get ready to update your wardrobe for 2026 with the new clothing collaboration between Final Fantasy IX and vaultroom, revealed today.
So I fell in love with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and am now impatiently waiting the 2nd Chapter next Fall. In the mean time, I've decided to start with Cold Steel 1 & 2 before then trying to play OG 3rd Chapter and the Crossbell games. This year is a Trails year.
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
So I fell in love with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and am now impatiently waiting the 2nd Chapter next Fall. In the mean time, I've decided to start with Cold Steel 1 & 2 before then trying to play OG 3rd Chapter and the Crossbell games. This year is a Trails year.
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Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game of the Year Award Winners
The very best of 2025 according to us
The very best of 2025 according to us
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game of the Year Award Winners
The very best of 2025 according to us
gamersocialclub.ca
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game of the Year Award Winners
The very best of 2025 according to us
The very best of 2025 according to us
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With fighting games for Avatar, Invincible, and League of Legends releasing next year, I thought about what other IPs I'd want to see enter the ring.
Six IPs That Could Make A Great Fighting Game
Which IPs will knuckle up next?
gamersocialclub.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
With fighting games for Avatar, Invincible, and League of Legends releasing next year, I thought about what other IPs I'd want to see enter the ring.
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My Personal Game of the Year Winners in The Game Awards Era
My Personal Game of the Year Winners in The Game Awards Era
As the 2025 Game Awards wraps up. I revisited each year of the show to share my thoughts on the winners.
gamersocialclub.ca
December 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
My Personal Game of the Year Winners in The Game Awards Era
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Announcement Trailer Released
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Announcement Trailer Released
A teaser trailer for the Fall 2026 release of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter was just announced along with some new features!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Announcement Trailer Released
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Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
Our 2nd annual Game of the Year nominees are here!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
In case you haven't heard, the 2025 Game of the Year (well deserved) has some new content! gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/12/e...
Go check it out!
Go check it out!
Expedition 33’s “Thank You“ Update is a Work of Art for Fans
As Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards, Sandfall Interactive release the highly-anticipated "Thank You Update".
gamersocialclub.ca
December 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In case you haven't heard, the 2025 Game of the Year (well deserved) has some new content! gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/12/e...
Go check it out!
Go check it out!