Monty Zander
@montyzander.bsky.social
Something's in the water.
Video Essayist. He/Him. Host of Lore Dump. Banner by Hotcyder.
https://youtube.com/MontyZander
Video Essayist. He/Him. Host of Lore Dump. Banner by Hotcyder.
https://youtube.com/MontyZander
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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Retrospective - Blood is Thicker
YouTube video by Monty Zander
youtu.be
RE7 is hungry. It bleeds inheritance, and blood, as they say, is thicker than water.
But does its weak final third tarnish its legacy? Or are they footnotes to a game that people claim “Saved Resident Evil?”
#ResidentEvil 7 - Blood is Thicker
youtu.be/TDB_qp1M2go?...
But does its weak final third tarnish its legacy? Or are they footnotes to a game that people claim “Saved Resident Evil?”
#ResidentEvil 7 - Blood is Thicker
youtu.be/TDB_qp1M2go?...
Finished #TheWitcher Season 4. What a shocking season finale for a shocking season of television. It’s not even just about being a book fan, it’s about the show itself. Confusing, dull, aimless. The worst season yet by far.
November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Finished #TheWitcher Season 4. What a shocking season finale for a shocking season of television. It’s not even just about being a book fan, it’s about the show itself. Confusing, dull, aimless. The worst season yet by far.
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Despite drawing tons of Resident Evil art recently, it's been a while since I did a main character piece! And I been inspired to do Jill Valentine for a hot minute 😄
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Despite drawing tons of Resident Evil art recently, it's been a while since I did a main character piece! And I been inspired to do Jill Valentine for a hot minute 😄
GOOD MORNING NEW YORK!
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
GOOD MORNING NEW YORK!
I’m reposting this so more people know about BallxPit. This game fucking slaps I’m obsessed.
BallxPit is a damn fun roguelite. I’m addicted.
Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I’m reposting this so more people know about BallxPit. This game fucking slaps I’m obsessed.
BallxPit is a damn fun roguelite. I’m addicted.
Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
November 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
BallxPit is a damn fun roguelite. I’m addicted.
Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
Devolver Digital knows how to pick em.
Between the numerous recastings, the kill-me-boredom of Ciri’s storyline, and the fact it’s been two and a half years since S3, the latest season of The Witcher is Very Not Good.
I saw reviews saying it was as good as S1, but we’re halfway through and so far it’s the weakest season by a gap.
I saw reviews saying it was as good as S1, but we’re halfway through and so far it’s the weakest season by a gap.
November 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Between the numerous recastings, the kill-me-boredom of Ciri’s storyline, and the fact it’s been two and a half years since S3, the latest season of The Witcher is Very Not Good.
I saw reviews saying it was as good as S1, but we’re halfway through and so far it’s the weakest season by a gap.
I saw reviews saying it was as good as S1, but we’re halfway through and so far it’s the weakest season by a gap.
Did not expect #Dispatch to crank the horny meter up in episode 4 but I’m here for it. This game’s tone keeps reminding me of Invincible in all the best ways
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Did not expect #Dispatch to crank the horny meter up in episode 4 but I’m here for it. This game’s tone keeps reminding me of Invincible in all the best ways
Despite a limp ending, #TheOuterWorlds2 is a fantastic sequel that mostly fulfills the promise of an Obsidian RPG.
Crazy weapons. Satisfying combat. Deep role playing. A lovable party of characters. A reactive world. But the real surprise was how dense its world building is.
I love this game.
Crazy weapons. Satisfying combat. Deep role playing. A lovable party of characters. A reactive world. But the real surprise was how dense its world building is.
I love this game.
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Despite a limp ending, #TheOuterWorlds2 is a fantastic sequel that mostly fulfills the promise of an Obsidian RPG.
Crazy weapons. Satisfying combat. Deep role playing. A lovable party of characters. A reactive world. But the real surprise was how dense its world building is.
I love this game.
Crazy weapons. Satisfying combat. Deep role playing. A lovable party of characters. A reactive world. But the real surprise was how dense its world building is.
I love this game.
I wish I could heart this post a thousand times!
Ahhhh @montyzander.bsky.social and I just wrapped up the song for his Resident Evil 8 critique. Here's a little peek :)
Happy Halloween 🩸
Happy Halloween 🩸
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I wish I could heart this post a thousand times!
No surprise to people who watch Cyder’s videos but this slaps
New video! I analysed a decade of The Game Awards to uncover the surprising trends behind what games win, and answer if there's a TGA equivelent to "Oscar Bait".
📼 youtu.be/APgWxCdGI5A
📼 youtu.be/APgWxCdGI5A
I Graphed 10 Years of Video Game History
YouTube video by hotcyder
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
No surprise to people who watch Cyder’s videos but this slaps
Happy Halloween! Get spooky with a Lore Dump Halloween Special on Silent Hill 👇
One of my favourite episodes we’ve ever done
youtu.be/COV0L7casiw?...
One of my favourite episodes we’ve ever done
youtu.be/COV0L7casiw?...
Silent Hill - Story Explained
YouTube video by Lore Dump
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Happy Halloween! Get spooky with a Lore Dump Halloween Special on Silent Hill 👇
One of my favourite episodes we’ve ever done
youtu.be/COV0L7casiw?...
One of my favourite episodes we’ve ever done
youtu.be/COV0L7casiw?...
Reposted by Monty Zander
Thanks to everyone who has checked out the new vid so far! Feels good to be in a place with this stuff where I can just write about whatever I feel like. Very satisfied with the piece. Lots more to come!
I found a football pitch in Baby Steps.
I then decided to make an entire video about how it's the best sports game I've played in years. No, seriously!
Hope you enjoy it. Jokey framing aside (or not) I really like how this one came out. If you like it, sharing really helps me out. Cheers!
I then decided to make an entire video about how it's the best sports game I've played in years. No, seriously!
Hope you enjoy it. Jokey framing aside (or not) I really like how this one came out. If you like it, sharing really helps me out. Cheers!
The Secret Best Sports Game You Completely Missed
YouTube video by Writing on Games
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Thanks to everyone who has checked out the new vid so far! Feels good to be in a place with this stuff where I can just write about whatever I feel like. Very satisfied with the piece. Lots more to come!
The Outer Worlds 2 has its claws in me and won’t let go. I’m loving this.
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Outer Worlds 2 has its claws in me and won’t let go. I’m loving this.
Right now on This Morning: “JEREMY CORBYN IS STARRING IN A LOCAL THEATRE PANTOMIME SHOULD MPS HAVE A SECOND JOB!?
Coming up - should Nigel Farage be King?”
Coming up - should Nigel Farage be King?”
a man with a beard and a suit is sitting on a couch and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man with a beard and a suit is sitting on a couch and looking at the camera .
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October 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Right now on This Morning: “JEREMY CORBYN IS STARRING IN A LOCAL THEATRE PANTOMIME SHOULD MPS HAVE A SECOND JOB!?
Coming up - should Nigel Farage be King?”
Coming up - should Nigel Farage be King?”
Only Murders in the Building is some of the best TV out there right now.
But that season was Not It.
But that season was Not It.
October 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Only Murders in the Building is some of the best TV out there right now.
But that season was Not It.
But that season was Not It.
If you like the work Marina’s done for my Resident Evil videos, you might be interested in knowing she’s working on an EP of original music 👀!
@marinahascoffee.bsky.social did amazing work for my game project. Something I love to see is what artists do for themselves. In this case it's an alt rock EP on the way :D
And better yet, there are teasers:
www.youtube.com/@marinaryan
#Music #AltRock #Rock #ComingSoon
And better yet, there are teasers:
www.youtube.com/@marinaryan
#Music #AltRock #Rock #ComingSoon
Marina Ryan
Musician, video game composer, audio engineer, and host of the gaming podcast Quest Markers.
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
If you like the work Marina’s done for my Resident Evil videos, you might be interested in knowing she’s working on an EP of original music 👀!
Is that a coven I hear? 👀
Just started mixing @montyzander.bsky.social and I's musical tribute to Resident Evil 8 🩸
October 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Is that a coven I hear? 👀
The fear of the blood tends to create fear for the flesh.
It's time for our Halloween Special!
I take Chase and Neil through one of his favourite horror games - #SilentHill - and answers the question - what does any of this have to do with Lady Gaga!?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=COV0...
It's time for our Halloween Special!
I take Chase and Neil through one of his favourite horror games - #SilentHill - and answers the question - what does any of this have to do with Lady Gaga!?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=COV0...
Silent Hill - Story Explained
YouTube video by Lore Dump
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The fear of the blood tends to create fear for the flesh.
It's time for our Halloween Special!
I take Chase and Neil through one of his favourite horror games - #SilentHill - and answers the question - what does any of this have to do with Lady Gaga!?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=COV0...
It's time for our Halloween Special!
I take Chase and Neil through one of his favourite horror games - #SilentHill - and answers the question - what does any of this have to do with Lady Gaga!?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=COV0...
Death to Chronos, baby!
October 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Death to Chronos, baby!
The first two episodes of #Dispatch are excellent. Surprised there wasn’t more of a push around Telltale’s unofficial comeback though. The release snuck up on me!
October 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The first two episodes of #Dispatch are excellent. Surprised there wasn’t more of a push around Telltale’s unofficial comeback though. The release snuck up on me!
Gen V stuck the landing with its Season 2 Finale. Fantastic villain. Great arcs. My issue is that’s definitely required reading for the final season of the boys - and I was really hoping it wouldn’t be.
October 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Gen V stuck the landing with its Season 2 Finale. Fantastic villain. Great arcs. My issue is that’s definitely required reading for the final season of the boys - and I was really hoping it wouldn’t be.
#TheTraitors is always good, but this season with celebrities is the worst UK one by far. The biggest issue is the edit’s so awkward so the roundtables don’t make sense. I get they’ve gotta condense a 2hr debate into 10 minutes, but it’s a BBC show ON the BBC. Add 5 minutes so you can see the logic!
October 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#TheTraitors is always good, but this season with celebrities is the worst UK one by far. The biggest issue is the edit’s so awkward so the roundtables don’t make sense. I get they’ve gotta condense a 2hr debate into 10 minutes, but it’s a BBC show ON the BBC. Add 5 minutes so you can see the logic!
Brave of Florence and the Machine to release a new album the day after our #SilentHill Lore Dump
a man in a video game is holding a wooden box
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October 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Brave of Florence and the Machine to release a new album the day after our #SilentHill Lore Dump
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Wanted to give it a few days to see if it held out, but hit a nice little milestone on the channel recently 🙌 It's been a busy few weeks but glad to see people are vibing with the work
October 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Wanted to give it a few days to see if it held out, but hit a nice little milestone on the channel recently 🙌 It's been a busy few weeks but glad to see people are vibing with the work
Between Yotei, Silksong, and Hades 2, it’s a big year for really great games that aren’t as good as their predecessor.
October 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Between Yotei, Silksong, and Hades 2, it’s a big year for really great games that aren’t as good as their predecessor.