Brian Hoyt
@hoyty.com
Tech enthusiast for 40 years (yes I started young) who loves helping others with technology and playing video games. Find me almost anywhere as hoyty or hoyty76.
My #365games thread - https://bsky.app/profile/hoyty.com/post/3leuzhol27c2
My #365games thread - https://bsky.app/profile/hoyty.com/post/3leuzhol27c2
#365Films
12 - Raiders of the Lost Ark released in 1980. The face melting scene scared me as a kid. One of Harrison Ford's two biggest roles. The Indiana Jones part of title was added later just like Episode IV. Not sure if he is known more for this or Han Solo.
12 - Raiders of the Lost Ark released in 1980. The face melting scene scared me as a kid. One of Harrison Ford's two biggest roles. The Indiana Jones part of title was added later just like Episode IV. Not sure if he is known more for this or Han Solo.
January 8, 2026 at 2:04 AM
#365Films
12 - Raiders of the Lost Ark released in 1980. The face melting scene scared me as a kid. One of Harrison Ford's two biggest roles. The Indiana Jones part of title was added later just like Episode IV. Not sure if he is known more for this or Han Solo.
12 - Raiders of the Lost Ark released in 1980. The face melting scene scared me as a kid. One of Harrison Ford's two biggest roles. The Indiana Jones part of title was added later just like Episode IV. Not sure if he is known more for this or Han Solo.
#365Films
11 - Superman II released in 1980. Made Superman into a more human character in many ways. A better story and bigger movie in most ways. 25 years later a totally different cut was released. The peak of the Christopher Reeve Superman.
11 - Superman II released in 1980. Made Superman into a more human character in many ways. A better story and bigger movie in most ways. 25 years later a totally different cut was released. The peak of the Christopher Reeve Superman.
January 8, 2026 at 1:57 AM
#365Films
11 - Superman II released in 1980. Made Superman into a more human character in many ways. A better story and bigger movie in most ways. 25 years later a totally different cut was released. The peak of the Christopher Reeve Superman.
11 - Superman II released in 1980. Made Superman into a more human character in many ways. A better story and bigger movie in most ways. 25 years later a totally different cut was released. The peak of the Christopher Reeve Superman.
I just can't stand things like this. Pro Plus? Pro Max?
January 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I just can't stand things like this. Pro Plus? Pro Max?
#365Films
10 - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back released in 1980. I was 3 when this came out. I am told I went to a theater with my parents to see it. I don't remember that. I am sure I saw it on TV in the years later and many times since then.
10 - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back released in 1980. I was 3 when this came out. I am told I went to a theater with my parents to see it. I don't remember that. I am sure I saw it on TV in the years later and many times since then.
January 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
#365Films
10 - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back released in 1980. I was 3 when this came out. I am told I went to a theater with my parents to see it. I don't remember that. I am sure I saw it on TV in the years later and many times since then.
10 - Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back released in 1980. I was 3 when this came out. I am told I went to a theater with my parents to see it. I don't remember that. I am sure I saw it on TV in the years later and many times since then.
#365Films
9 - Smokey and the Bandit II released in 1980. The greatest car smashing scene ever. Cops vs 18 wheelers in absolute demolition derby. The rest of the movie is eh but Burt Reynolds laugh is fun.
9 - Smokey and the Bandit II released in 1980. The greatest car smashing scene ever. Cops vs 18 wheelers in absolute demolition derby. The rest of the movie is eh but Burt Reynolds laugh is fun.
January 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
#365Films
9 - Smokey and the Bandit II released in 1980. The greatest car smashing scene ever. Cops vs 18 wheelers in absolute demolition derby. The rest of the movie is eh but Burt Reynolds laugh is fun.
9 - Smokey and the Bandit II released in 1980. The greatest car smashing scene ever. Cops vs 18 wheelers in absolute demolition derby. The rest of the movie is eh but Burt Reynolds laugh is fun.
#365Films
8 - Flash Gordon released in 1980. This is not a good movie. I had it on VHS as a kid and watched it too much. It is another movie that someone who watched Star Wars wanted to make.
8 - Flash Gordon released in 1980. This is not a good movie. I had it on VHS as a kid and watched it too much. It is another movie that someone who watched Star Wars wanted to make.
January 6, 2026 at 2:22 AM
#365Films
8 - Flash Gordon released in 1980. This is not a good movie. I had it on VHS as a kid and watched it too much. It is another movie that someone who watched Star Wars wanted to make.
8 - Flash Gordon released in 1980. This is not a good movie. I had it on VHS as a kid and watched it too much. It is another movie that someone who watched Star Wars wanted to make.
#365games BONUS
375 - The Outer Worlds 2 released in 2025. If you like Outer Worlds 1 this is bigger and better. Obsidian Action RPG formula for sure. I feel like I am doing combat wrong but still enjoying it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Out...
www.mobygames.com/game/247914/...
375 - The Outer Worlds 2 released in 2025. If you like Outer Worlds 1 this is bigger and better. Obsidian Action RPG formula for sure. I feel like I am doing combat wrong but still enjoying it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Out...
www.mobygames.com/game/247914/...
January 6, 2026 at 2:12 AM
#365games BONUS
375 - The Outer Worlds 2 released in 2025. If you like Outer Worlds 1 this is bigger and better. Obsidian Action RPG formula for sure. I feel like I am doing combat wrong but still enjoying it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Out...
www.mobygames.com/game/247914/...
375 - The Outer Worlds 2 released in 2025. If you like Outer Worlds 1 this is bigger and better. Obsidian Action RPG formula for sure. I feel like I am doing combat wrong but still enjoying it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Out...
www.mobygames.com/game/247914/...
#365games BONUS
374 - South of Midnight released in 2025. The animation of this game is still unique. The cutscenes are unlike most others. It is a high story 3D platformer game really. Great music and voice acting.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_o...
www.mobygames.com/game/240054/...
374 - South of Midnight released in 2025. The animation of this game is still unique. The cutscenes are unlike most others. It is a high story 3D platformer game really. Great music and voice acting.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_o...
www.mobygames.com/game/240054/...
January 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
#365games BONUS
374 - South of Midnight released in 2025. The animation of this game is still unique. The cutscenes are unlike most others. It is a high story 3D platformer game really. Great music and voice acting.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_o...
www.mobygames.com/game/240054/...
374 - South of Midnight released in 2025. The animation of this game is still unique. The cutscenes are unlike most others. It is a high story 3D platformer game really. Great music and voice acting.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_o...
www.mobygames.com/game/240054/...
#365Films
6 - Superman released in 1978. The first super hero film? In some ways this set the mold until Batman came out a decade later. Gene Hackman is a great villain in it. For many people my age or older Christopher Reeve will always be Superman.
It hurts a little that trailer says Discovery.
6 - Superman released in 1978. The first super hero film? In some ways this set the mold until Batman came out a decade later. Gene Hackman is a great villain in it. For many people my age or older Christopher Reeve will always be Superman.
It hurts a little that trailer says Discovery.
January 5, 2026 at 6:17 AM
#365Films
6 - Superman released in 1978. The first super hero film? In some ways this set the mold until Batman came out a decade later. Gene Hackman is a great villain in it. For many people my age or older Christopher Reeve will always be Superman.
It hurts a little that trailer says Discovery.
6 - Superman released in 1978. The first super hero film? In some ways this set the mold until Batman came out a decade later. Gene Hackman is a great villain in it. For many people my age or older Christopher Reeve will always be Superman.
It hurts a little that trailer says Discovery.
#365Films
5 - The Rescuers released in 1977. One the older Disney animated films that I watched a bunch as a kid. It has Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor (Zsa Zsa little sister) as the lead voices. It has a UN of rodents. Just a surprising movie.
5 - The Rescuers released in 1977. One the older Disney animated films that I watched a bunch as a kid. It has Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor (Zsa Zsa little sister) as the lead voices. It has a UN of rodents. Just a surprising movie.
January 5, 2026 at 6:11 AM
#365Films
5 - The Rescuers released in 1977. One the older Disney animated films that I watched a bunch as a kid. It has Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor (Zsa Zsa little sister) as the lead voices. It has a UN of rodents. Just a surprising movie.
5 - The Rescuers released in 1977. One the older Disney animated films that I watched a bunch as a kid. It has Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor (Zsa Zsa little sister) as the lead voices. It has a UN of rodents. Just a surprising movie.
#365games BONUS
373 - Keeper released in 2025. This is a game that only came out thanks to Game Pass I think. It is a good game but just not one that gets made by big studio. It has amazing graphics and good controls.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeper_...
www.mobygames.com/game/247895/...
373 - Keeper released in 2025. This is a game that only came out thanks to Game Pass I think. It is a good game but just not one that gets made by big studio. It has amazing graphics and good controls.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeper_...
www.mobygames.com/game/247895/...
January 5, 2026 at 6:05 AM
#365games BONUS
373 - Keeper released in 2025. This is a game that only came out thanks to Game Pass I think. It is a good game but just not one that gets made by big studio. It has amazing graphics and good controls.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeper_...
www.mobygames.com/game/247895/...
373 - Keeper released in 2025. This is a game that only came out thanks to Game Pass I think. It is a good game but just not one that gets made by big studio. It has amazing graphics and good controls.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeper_...
www.mobygames.com/game/247895/...
#365games BONUS
372 - Doom: The Dark Ages released in 2025. I liked Doom 2016 and didn't like Doom: Eternal. Back to liking this one. Had some new twists on mechanics with parry. The secret system was fun too.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom:_T...
www.mobygames.com/game/241974/...
372 - Doom: The Dark Ages released in 2025. I liked Doom 2016 and didn't like Doom: Eternal. Back to liking this one. Had some new twists on mechanics with parry. The secret system was fun too.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom:_T...
www.mobygames.com/game/241974/...
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
#365games BONUS
372 - Doom: The Dark Ages released in 2025. I liked Doom 2016 and didn't like Doom: Eternal. Back to liking this one. Had some new twists on mechanics with parry. The secret system was fun too.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom:_T...
www.mobygames.com/game/241974/...
372 - Doom: The Dark Ages released in 2025. I liked Doom 2016 and didn't like Doom: Eternal. Back to liking this one. Had some new twists on mechanics with parry. The secret system was fun too.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom:_T...
www.mobygames.com/game/241974/...
#365Films
4 - Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope released in 1977. I was less than 1 year old when this came out. I don't remember seeing it until probably a decade later on TV. Still defined my life in ways.
4 - Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope released in 1977. I was less than 1 year old when this came out. I don't remember seeing it until probably a decade later on TV. Still defined my life in ways.
January 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
#365Films
4 - Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope released in 1977. I was less than 1 year old when this came out. I don't remember seeing it until probably a decade later on TV. Still defined my life in ways.
4 - Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope released in 1977. I was less than 1 year old when this came out. I don't remember seeing it until probably a decade later on TV. Still defined my life in ways.
#365Films
3 - Robin Hood released in 1973. A movie I watched many times as a kid, it is burned into my brain. My favorite version of Robin Hood.
3 - Robin Hood released in 1973. A movie I watched many times as a kid, it is burned into my brain. My favorite version of Robin Hood.
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
#365Films
3 - Robin Hood released in 1973. A movie I watched many times as a kid, it is burned into my brain. My favorite version of Robin Hood.
3 - Robin Hood released in 1973. A movie I watched many times as a kid, it is burned into my brain. My favorite version of Robin Hood.
#365games BONUS
371 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor released in 2025. Another Vampire Survivors like. I was into this for a week or two but burned out. Too much repetition and just moderate upgrades. It felt I had seen it quickly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Ro...
www.mobygames.com/game/217602/...
371 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor released in 2025. Another Vampire Survivors like. I was into this for a week or two but burned out. Too much repetition and just moderate upgrades. It felt I had seen it quickly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Ro...
www.mobygames.com/game/217602/...
January 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
#365games BONUS
371 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor released in 2025. Another Vampire Survivors like. I was into this for a week or two but burned out. Too much repetition and just moderate upgrades. It felt I had seen it quickly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Ro...
www.mobygames.com/game/217602/...
371 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor released in 2025. Another Vampire Survivors like. I was into this for a week or two but burned out. Too much repetition and just moderate upgrades. It felt I had seen it quickly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Ro...
www.mobygames.com/game/217602/...
#365games BONUS
370 - Ball x Pit released in 2025. Imagine a smash up of Vampire Survivors roguelike auto shooters and Arkanoid. I fell hard for this game and burned through it about two weeks. I got 1000 achievements. Expansions!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_x_...
www.mobygames.com/game/249065/...
370 - Ball x Pit released in 2025. Imagine a smash up of Vampire Survivors roguelike auto shooters and Arkanoid. I fell hard for this game and burned through it about two weeks. I got 1000 achievements. Expansions!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_x_...
www.mobygames.com/game/249065/...
January 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
#365games BONUS
370 - Ball x Pit released in 2025. Imagine a smash up of Vampire Survivors roguelike auto shooters and Arkanoid. I fell hard for this game and burned through it about two weeks. I got 1000 achievements. Expansions!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_x_...
www.mobygames.com/game/249065/...
370 - Ball x Pit released in 2025. Imagine a smash up of Vampire Survivors roguelike auto shooters and Arkanoid. I fell hard for this game and burned through it about two weeks. I got 1000 achievements. Expansions!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_x_...
www.mobygames.com/game/249065/...
#365Films
2 - The Aristocats released in 1970. I remember seeing this a few times in the mid to late '80's. It seemed to be a film that the military base I lived near had on hand for kids' movie night.
2 - The Aristocats released in 1970. I remember seeing this a few times in the mid to late '80's. It seemed to be a film that the military base I lived near had on hand for kids' movie night.
January 3, 2026 at 2:32 AM
#365Films
2 - The Aristocats released in 1970. I remember seeing this a few times in the mid to late '80's. It seemed to be a film that the military base I lived near had on hand for kids' movie night.
2 - The Aristocats released in 1970. I remember seeing this a few times in the mid to late '80's. It seemed to be a film that the military base I lived near had on hand for kids' movie night.
#365Films
1 - The Sword in the Stone released in 1963. Watched many times on VHS as a kid. A fun look at the times of King Arthur. I definitely didn't see this for almost 20 years after it came out.
1 - The Sword in the Stone released in 1963. Watched many times on VHS as a kid. A fun look at the times of King Arthur. I definitely didn't see this for almost 20 years after it came out.
January 3, 2026 at 2:09 AM
#365Films
1 - The Sword in the Stone released in 1963. Watched many times on VHS as a kid. A fun look at the times of King Arthur. I definitely didn't see this for almost 20 years after it came out.
1 - The Sword in the Stone released in 1963. Watched many times on VHS as a kid. A fun look at the times of King Arthur. I definitely didn't see this for almost 20 years after it came out.
#365games BONUS
369 - Avowed released in 2025. I had no interest in playing this until I was sort of forced to play it in a way I can't talk about. It is from Obsidian and is very much their Action RPG formula just fantasy based.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avowed
www.mobygames.com/game/237589/...
369 - Avowed released in 2025. I had no interest in playing this until I was sort of forced to play it in a way I can't talk about. It is from Obsidian and is very much their Action RPG formula just fantasy based.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avowed
www.mobygames.com/game/237589/...
January 3, 2026 at 1:52 AM
#365games BONUS
369 - Avowed released in 2025. I had no interest in playing this until I was sort of forced to play it in a way I can't talk about. It is from Obsidian and is very much their Action RPG formula just fantasy based.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avowed
www.mobygames.com/game/237589/...
369 - Avowed released in 2025. I had no interest in playing this until I was sort of forced to play it in a way I can't talk about. It is from Obsidian and is very much their Action RPG formula just fantasy based.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avowed
www.mobygames.com/game/237589/...
#365games BONUS
368 - Atomfall released in 2025. I heard about this on a podcast and just randomly tried it since it was on Game Pass. I was surprised and enjoyed it. Kind of open world survival, scarce ammo biggest challenge.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomfall
www.mobygames.com/game/239585/...
368 - Atomfall released in 2025. I heard about this on a podcast and just randomly tried it since it was on Game Pass. I was surprised and enjoyed it. Kind of open world survival, scarce ammo biggest challenge.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomfall
www.mobygames.com/game/239585/...
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 AM
#365games BONUS
368 - Atomfall released in 2025. I heard about this on a podcast and just randomly tried it since it was on Game Pass. I was surprised and enjoyed it. Kind of open world survival, scarce ammo biggest challenge.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomfall
www.mobygames.com/game/239585/...
368 - Atomfall released in 2025. I heard about this on a podcast and just randomly tried it since it was on Game Pass. I was surprised and enjoyed it. Kind of open world survival, scarce ammo biggest challenge.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomfall
www.mobygames.com/game/239585/...
#365games BONUS
367 - The Last of Us Part II released in 2024. I waited for PS5 remaster version of this game. It is really two games in one and is so depressing and oppressive at times. It is almost painful to play through.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Las...
www.mobygames.com/game/216448/...
367 - The Last of Us Part II released in 2024. I waited for PS5 remaster version of this game. It is really two games in one and is so depressing and oppressive at times. It is almost painful to play through.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Las...
www.mobygames.com/game/216448/...
January 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
#365games BONUS
367 - The Last of Us Part II released in 2024. I waited for PS5 remaster version of this game. It is really two games in one and is so depressing and oppressive at times. It is almost painful to play through.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Las...
www.mobygames.com/game/216448/...
367 - The Last of Us Part II released in 2024. I waited for PS5 remaster version of this game. It is really two games in one and is so depressing and oppressive at times. It is almost painful to play through.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Las...
www.mobygames.com/game/216448/...
#365games BONUS
366 - Still Wakes the Deep released in 2024. Imagine Deadspace but on an oil rig instead of a spaceship. Not nearly as much action but same spooky vibes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_W...
www.mobygames.com/game/225982/...
366 - Still Wakes the Deep released in 2024. Imagine Deadspace but on an oil rig instead of a spaceship. Not nearly as much action but same spooky vibes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_W...
www.mobygames.com/game/225982/...
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#365games BONUS
366 - Still Wakes the Deep released in 2024. Imagine Deadspace but on an oil rig instead of a spaceship. Not nearly as much action but same spooky vibes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_W...
www.mobygames.com/game/225982/...
366 - Still Wakes the Deep released in 2024. Imagine Deadspace but on an oil rig instead of a spaceship. Not nearly as much action but same spooky vibes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_W...
www.mobygames.com/game/225982/...
#365games
The end? I will be doing some bonus ones for a few more days. I put too many in from long ago (like arcade games) and didn't leave myself some space for 2025 games. Some fun stats (I think).
Thanks to @kyleor.land for the idea. It was a fun experience. Shoutout to the other 4 who made it
The end? I will be doing some bonus ones for a few more days. I put too many in from long ago (like arcade games) and didn't leave myself some space for 2025 games. Some fun stats (I think).
Thanks to @kyleor.land for the idea. It was a fun experience. Shoutout to the other 4 who made it
December 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
#365games
The end? I will be doing some bonus ones for a few more days. I put too many in from long ago (like arcade games) and didn't leave myself some space for 2025 games. Some fun stats (I think).
Thanks to @kyleor.land for the idea. It was a fun experience. Shoutout to the other 4 who made it
The end? I will be doing some bonus ones for a few more days. I put too many in from long ago (like arcade games) and didn't leave myself some space for 2025 games. Some fun stats (I think).
Thanks to @kyleor.land for the idea. It was a fun experience. Shoutout to the other 4 who made it
#365games
365 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle released in 2024. A great Indiana Jones adventure. Small map open world with lots of things to explore and find. Like playing a movie. Expansion was fun as well.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana...
www.mobygames.com/game/234173/...
365 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle released in 2024. A great Indiana Jones adventure. Small map open world with lots of things to explore and find. Like playing a movie. Expansion was fun as well.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana...
www.mobygames.com/game/234173/...
December 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
#365games
365 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle released in 2024. A great Indiana Jones adventure. Small map open world with lots of things to explore and find. Like playing a movie. Expansion was fun as well.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana...
www.mobygames.com/game/234173/...
365 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle released in 2024. A great Indiana Jones adventure. Small map open world with lots of things to explore and find. Like playing a movie. Expansion was fun as well.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana...
www.mobygames.com/game/234173/...