@kerrik52.bsky.social
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Good news: I finished the second draft of my Ys 1 & 2 Chronicles script and ended up really happy with it.
Bad news: Said script is now 14500 words long and I fear what turning it into a video will do to me.
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Bad news: Said script is now 14500 words long and I fear what turning it into a video will do to me.
#blutoid
February 1, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Good news: I finished the second draft of my Ys 1 & 2 Chronicles script and ended up really happy with it.
Bad news: Said script is now 14500 words long and I fear what turning it into a video will do to me.
#blutoid
Bad news: Said script is now 14500 words long and I fear what turning it into a video will do to me.
#blutoid
Having lived through the nightmare scenario of being stuck with family watching bad TV during prime gaming hours again, I am now more tempted than ever to prepare the "loaded gun in the drawer" that is my Switch 2 with Vampire Survivors installed on it. One day, I will give into that evil.
#blutoid
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January 31, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Having lived through the nightmare scenario of being stuck with family watching bad TV during prime gaming hours again, I am now more tempted than ever to prepare the "loaded gun in the drawer" that is my Switch 2 with Vampire Survivors installed on it. One day, I will give into that evil.
#blutoid
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Shoutout to the devs of Witchfire for adding not one, but TWO guns lovingly "borrowed" from Resistance: Fall of Man in these last two updates. Just the idea of a "Bullseye Impaler" makes me smile.
#Blutoid
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January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Shoutout to the devs of Witchfire for adding not one, but TWO guns lovingly "borrowed" from Resistance: Fall of Man in these last two updates. Just the idea of a "Bullseye Impaler" makes me smile.
#Blutoid
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I also poked at the Nioh 3 demo. It's not very different from the beta demo, but there's more setup and extras. I'm still not in the mood for playing the full thing for another year, but the Deflect and free-form Ninjutsu makes for a nice argument against my decision.
#blutoid
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January 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I also poked at the Nioh 3 demo. It's not very different from the beta demo, but there's more setup and extras. I'm still not in the mood for playing the full thing for another year, but the Deflect and free-form Ninjutsu makes for a nice argument against my decision.
#blutoid
#blutoid
Surviving an half-an-hour battle against Everdark Gnoster in depth 3 of the ball-crushing factory in Nightreign with the most clutch ultimate attack I have ever done was an experience. Credit to my team for giving me that opportunity.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Surviving an half-an-hour battle against Everdark Gnoster in depth 3 of the ball-crushing factory in Nightreign with the most clutch ultimate attack I have ever done was an experience. Credit to my team for giving me that opportunity.
#blutoid
#blutoid
I came to the conclusion that 3d Castlevania games simply do not live up to the design sensibilities of their own series.
But for video-making purposes, Maximo is a pretty good substitute. The first copy I ordered even got crushed to death in transit, which is pretty on-brand.
#blutoid
But for video-making purposes, Maximo is a pretty good substitute. The first copy I ordered even got crushed to death in transit, which is pretty on-brand.
#blutoid
January 25, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I came to the conclusion that 3d Castlevania games simply do not live up to the design sensibilities of their own series.
But for video-making purposes, Maximo is a pretty good substitute. The first copy I ordered even got crushed to death in transit, which is pretty on-brand.
#blutoid
But for video-making purposes, Maximo is a pretty good substitute. The first copy I ordered even got crushed to death in transit, which is pretty on-brand.
#blutoid
Gave it one solid run of NG+ as well, just to say I did. Opened some new areas, got to use a Ryu capable of dealing damage and I learned some more of how the systems work.
It really is a game of nullifying barriers (money, weapons, items, skills, exp) and setting up for that perfect run.
#blutoid
It really is a game of nullifying barriers (money, weapons, items, skills, exp) and setting up for that perfect run.
#blutoid
Dragon Quarter beaten! The endgame wasn't as tough as I thought, but I still needed to conserve a bunch of D meter.
Reaching actual NG+ feels very rewarding, but the game is so slow I think I can only stomach doing one more run. Would have kicked ass to play as a teen with time.
#Blutoid
Reaching actual NG+ feels very rewarding, but the game is so slow I think I can only stomach doing one more run. Would have kicked ass to play as a teen with time.
#Blutoid
January 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Gave it one solid run of NG+ as well, just to say I did. Opened some new areas, got to use a Ryu capable of dealing damage and I learned some more of how the systems work.
It really is a game of nullifying barriers (money, weapons, items, skills, exp) and setting up for that perfect run.
#blutoid
It really is a game of nullifying barriers (money, weapons, items, skills, exp) and setting up for that perfect run.
#blutoid
IMPORTANT BOOKSHELF UPDATE:
Against all odds, I found a pristine "A Crack In Time" Clank plush to match my Ratchet from like 14 years ago. It only cost a fiver to boot, which I still can't believe.
Can...can merch just cost a fair price? That was allowed? This entire time?
#Blutoid
Against all odds, I found a pristine "A Crack In Time" Clank plush to match my Ratchet from like 14 years ago. It only cost a fiver to boot, which I still can't believe.
Can...can merch just cost a fair price? That was allowed? This entire time?
#Blutoid
January 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
IMPORTANT BOOKSHELF UPDATE:
Against all odds, I found a pristine "A Crack In Time" Clank plush to match my Ratchet from like 14 years ago. It only cost a fiver to boot, which I still can't believe.
Can...can merch just cost a fair price? That was allowed? This entire time?
#Blutoid
Against all odds, I found a pristine "A Crack In Time" Clank plush to match my Ratchet from like 14 years ago. It only cost a fiver to boot, which I still can't believe.
Can...can merch just cost a fair price? That was allowed? This entire time?
#Blutoid
Dragon Quarter beaten! The endgame wasn't as tough as I thought, but I still needed to conserve a bunch of D meter.
Reaching actual NG+ feels very rewarding, but the game is so slow I think I can only stomach doing one more run. Would have kicked ass to play as a teen with time.
#Blutoid
Reaching actual NG+ feels very rewarding, but the game is so slow I think I can only stomach doing one more run. Would have kicked ass to play as a teen with time.
#Blutoid
January 23, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Dragon Quarter beaten! The endgame wasn't as tough as I thought, but I still needed to conserve a bunch of D meter.
Reaching actual NG+ feels very rewarding, but the game is so slow I think I can only stomach doing one more run. Would have kicked ass to play as a teen with time.
#Blutoid
Reaching actual NG+ feels very rewarding, but the game is so slow I think I can only stomach doing one more run. Would have kicked ass to play as a teen with time.
#Blutoid
NISA messed up their stock of the newest Trails game here across the pond, so I decided to to listen to the demons and aquire Ys 6 on PS2 instead. Judge me as you may. @joe-byron.bsky.social
Spy Fiction was unplanned, but I just could resist it at a fair price.
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Spy Fiction was unplanned, but I just could resist it at a fair price.
#blutoid
January 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
NISA messed up their stock of the newest Trails game here across the pond, so I decided to to listen to the demons and aquire Ys 6 on PS2 instead. Judge me as you may. @joe-byron.bsky.social
Spy Fiction was unplanned, but I just could resist it at a fair price.
#blutoid
Spy Fiction was unplanned, but I just could resist it at a fair price.
#blutoid
I found the limits of my D capacity fighting Cupid in the endgame, so that's one real playthrough down. Those shields are some bullshit.
But I've learned the game now and stocked up on all sorts of things, so it'll be a cinch to catch back up and beat the game for real!
But I've learned the game now and stocked up on all sorts of things, so it'll be a cinch to catch back up and beat the game for real!
15 hours deep into my first real run with 60% meter after an early reset.
Encounters are often agonizingly slow, but this game has the sauce. Every little upgrade feels well-earned and the transformation lets them get away with some complete bullshit bosses with no nearby save points.
#blutoid
Encounters are often agonizingly slow, but this game has the sauce. Every little upgrade feels well-earned and the transformation lets them get away with some complete bullshit bosses with no nearby save points.
#blutoid
My first impressions of Dragon Quarter are really good!
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
January 19, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I found the limits of my D capacity fighting Cupid in the endgame, so that's one real playthrough down. Those shields are some bullshit.
But I've learned the game now and stocked up on all sorts of things, so it'll be a cinch to catch back up and beat the game for real!
But I've learned the game now and stocked up on all sorts of things, so it'll be a cinch to catch back up and beat the game for real!
Ask yourself if playing a JRPG from 2002 on a CRT in the dark while dining on leftover peanuts during a sunday evening would fix you.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Ask yourself if playing a JRPG from 2002 on a CRT in the dark while dining on leftover peanuts during a sunday evening would fix you.
#blutoid
#blutoid
January 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM
15 hours deep into my first real run with 60% meter after an early reset.
Encounters are often agonizingly slow, but this game has the sauce. Every little upgrade feels well-earned and the transformation lets them get away with some complete bullshit bosses with no nearby save points.
#blutoid
Encounters are often agonizingly slow, but this game has the sauce. Every little upgrade feels well-earned and the transformation lets them get away with some complete bullshit bosses with no nearby save points.
#blutoid
My first impressions of Dragon Quarter are really good!
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
One of life's great pleasures is finding a PS2 JRPG in $CURRENT_YEAR for less than what you think it'd cost. Wish we could have more of that in this insane aftermarket.
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
January 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM
15 hours deep into my first real run with 60% meter after an early reset.
Encounters are often agonizingly slow, but this game has the sauce. Every little upgrade feels well-earned and the transformation lets them get away with some complete bullshit bosses with no nearby save points.
#blutoid
Encounters are often agonizingly slow, but this game has the sauce. Every little upgrade feels well-earned and the transformation lets them get away with some complete bullshit bosses with no nearby save points.
#blutoid
I'm working through my backlog of Nightreign quickplays while trying to write the script for my Ys 1 & 2 video and I continue to be impressed with the absolute cinema I manage to pick out for my thumbnails.
Except, if you zoom this one out, it looks like one head got the spray bottle.
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Except, if you zoom this one out, it looks like one head got the spray bottle.
#blutoid
January 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
I'm working through my backlog of Nightreign quickplays while trying to write the script for my Ys 1 & 2 video and I continue to be impressed with the absolute cinema I manage to pick out for my thumbnails.
Except, if you zoom this one out, it looks like one head got the spray bottle.
#blutoid
Except, if you zoom this one out, it looks like one head got the spray bottle.
#blutoid
My first impressions of Dragon Quarter are really good!
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
One of life's great pleasures is finding a PS2 JRPG in $CURRENT_YEAR for less than what you think it'd cost. Wish we could have more of that in this insane aftermarket.
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
January 8, 2026 at 11:41 PM
My first impressions of Dragon Quarter are really good!
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
I managed to get past the train scene without dying, but it was extremely clutch. The combination of real-time trap-laying and turn-based combat makes for some tense exploration. You have to spend all you got and pray for success.
#blutoid
One of life's great pleasures is finding a PS2 JRPG in $CURRENT_YEAR for less than what you think it'd cost. Wish we could have more of that in this insane aftermarket.
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
January 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM
One of life's great pleasures is finding a PS2 JRPG in $CURRENT_YEAR for less than what you think it'd cost. Wish we could have more of that in this insane aftermarket.
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
I'll keep you updated on my progress, @weltalltales.bsky.social
#blutoid
As a compromise for not streaming me another Yakuza game (bartering what to stream between us is a bit of a thing at this point), I convinced a friend to watch the Yakuza stage play with me.
Absolutely amazing adaptation. Has just enough goofy shit and some good fights to boot.
#blutoid
Absolutely amazing adaptation. Has just enough goofy shit and some good fights to boot.
#blutoid
Yakuza: The Stage Play [COMPLETE] [ENGLISH SUBS]
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January 7, 2026 at 9:35 PM
As a compromise for not streaming me another Yakuza game (bartering what to stream between us is a bit of a thing at this point), I convinced a friend to watch the Yakuza stage play with me.
Absolutely amazing adaptation. Has just enough goofy shit and some good fights to boot.
#blutoid
Absolutely amazing adaptation. Has just enough goofy shit and some good fights to boot.
#blutoid
Had some terrible luck in Nightreign today. Got matched with people wanting to do their quests above all and then led two expeditions to their doom by not being efficient enough navigating the DLC map.
But this last one, we cleared out the main map and fought to the last against Balancers
#Blutoid
But this last one, we cleared out the main map and fought to the last against Balancers
#Blutoid
January 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Had some terrible luck in Nightreign today. Got matched with people wanting to do their quests above all and then led two expeditions to their doom by not being efficient enough navigating the DLC map.
But this last one, we cleared out the main map and fought to the last against Balancers
#Blutoid
But this last one, we cleared out the main map and fought to the last against Balancers
#Blutoid
All right, Nintendo. It may have taken a decade of beta-testing to work up enough games, me becoming a Youtuber, an impending From Soft exclusive and the threat of an impending price hike of disastrous proportions, but you got me.
Not a purchase that sparks joy, but it's done.
#Blutoid
Not a purchase that sparks joy, but it's done.
#Blutoid
January 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM
All right, Nintendo. It may have taken a decade of beta-testing to work up enough games, me becoming a Youtuber, an impending From Soft exclusive and the threat of an impending price hike of disastrous proportions, but you got me.
Not a purchase that sparks joy, but it's done.
#Blutoid
Not a purchase that sparks joy, but it's done.
#Blutoid
Okay, to actually talk about the game, Super Zangyura is a remake of the 2004 doujin game which still retains that awesome vibe.
Despite being a Castlevania clone, it's more puzzle focused and has 3 very distinct difficulty modes. I felt done after hard mode. It took me 572 lives!
#Blutoid
Despite being a Castlevania clone, it's more puzzle focused and has 3 very distinct difficulty modes. I felt done after hard mode. It took me 572 lives!
#Blutoid
January 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Okay, to actually talk about the game, Super Zangyura is a remake of the 2004 doujin game which still retains that awesome vibe.
Despite being a Castlevania clone, it's more puzzle focused and has 3 very distinct difficulty modes. I felt done after hard mode. It took me 572 lives!
#Blutoid
Despite being a Castlevania clone, it's more puzzle focused and has 3 very distinct difficulty modes. I felt done after hard mode. It took me 572 lives!
#Blutoid
January 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
January 1, 2026 at 11:03 AM