Ryan Kern
@paaperclips.bsky.social
I have a hard time shutting up about video game history, preservation, and whatever I’m playing now.
And also Godzilla.
And also Godzilla.
Every year, I try to pick a game series and try to play every game in that series over the course of the year. For example, in 2024 I did Metroid, and then 2025 I went with Legend of Zelda.
This year, I'm changing it up and going to play every game on IGN's 25 Best JRPGs of All Time list.
This year, I'm changing it up and going to play every game on IGN's 25 Best JRPGs of All Time list.
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Every year, I try to pick a game series and try to play every game in that series over the course of the year. For example, in 2024 I did Metroid, and then 2025 I went with Legend of Zelda.
This year, I'm changing it up and going to play every game on IGN's 25 Best JRPGs of All Time list.
This year, I'm changing it up and going to play every game on IGN's 25 Best JRPGs of All Time list.
As of 1/1/2026, you are no longer able to manually set the date of your Xbox 360 as it only goes up to 12/31/2025.
Setting it to 12/31/2025 at 11:59PM and waiting a minute will move to 1/1/2026 but you can't change it from there.
Connecting to the internet will still automatically update the time.
Setting it to 12/31/2025 at 11:59PM and waiting a minute will move to 1/1/2026 but you can't change it from there.
Connecting to the internet will still automatically update the time.
January 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM
As of 1/1/2026, you are no longer able to manually set the date of your Xbox 360 as it only goes up to 12/31/2025.
Setting it to 12/31/2025 at 11:59PM and waiting a minute will move to 1/1/2026 but you can't change it from there.
Connecting to the internet will still automatically update the time.
Setting it to 12/31/2025 at 11:59PM and waiting a minute will move to 1/1/2026 but you can't change it from there.
Connecting to the internet will still automatically update the time.
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This year I’m going to be kinder, more positive, work harder, and put more faith in myself until the very first minor obstacle throws me off for the next 350+ days
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
This year I’m going to be kinder, more positive, work harder, and put more faith in myself until the very first minor obstacle throws me off for the next 350+ days
Happy New Year to all! Including all the UNREAL ENGINE 5 LUNATICS making SOULS-LIKE experiences with MOTION BLUR and GRAY HEAVY COLOR PALETTES. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
January 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Happy New Year to all! Including all the UNREAL ENGINE 5 LUNATICS making SOULS-LIKE experiences with MOTION BLUR and GRAY HEAVY COLOR PALETTES. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
I would argue that of all the legendary music/video game pairings there have ever been, Kingdom Hearts and "Simple and Clean" are the most inseparable.
Thinking of one just immediately conjures the other. The only thing I think even comes close in my mind is "Superman" and THPS.
Thinking of one just immediately conjures the other. The only thing I think even comes close in my mind is "Superman" and THPS.
December 31, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I would argue that of all the legendary music/video game pairings there have ever been, Kingdom Hearts and "Simple and Clean" are the most inseparable.
Thinking of one just immediately conjures the other. The only thing I think even comes close in my mind is "Superman" and THPS.
Thinking of one just immediately conjures the other. The only thing I think even comes close in my mind is "Superman" and THPS.
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Hello new followers! I figured I'd reintroduce myself!
I'm Josh and I'm the host of the Still Loading Podcast. Still Loading is kind of a gaming grab bag podcast that covers a variety of topics like interviews with people in the industry, game retrospectives and a lot more!
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I'm Josh and I'm the host of the Still Loading Podcast. Still Loading is kind of a gaming grab bag podcast that covers a variety of topics like interviews with people in the industry, game retrospectives and a lot more!
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December 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Hello new followers! I figured I'd reintroduce myself!
I'm Josh and I'm the host of the Still Loading Podcast. Still Loading is kind of a gaming grab bag podcast that covers a variety of topics like interviews with people in the industry, game retrospectives and a lot more!
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I'm Josh and I'm the host of the Still Loading Podcast. Still Loading is kind of a gaming grab bag podcast that covers a variety of topics like interviews with people in the industry, game retrospectives and a lot more!
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I had a great time again this year! And it was a lot of fun sitting down and talking Atari for a bit on this one.
NEW EPISODE! Atari Party 2025 was last month and I got to chat with a bunch of amazing people!
Have you played Atari today?
@rectapete.bsky.social
@atarispot.bsky.social
@atariarchive.org
@nathaniellockhart.bsky.social
@fergojisan.bsky.social
Listen here! ⬇️⬇️
stillloading.libsyn.com/still-loadin...
Have you played Atari today?
@rectapete.bsky.social
@atarispot.bsky.social
@atariarchive.org
@nathaniellockhart.bsky.social
@fergojisan.bsky.social
Listen here! ⬇️⬇️
stillloading.libsyn.com/still-loadin...
December 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I had a great time again this year! And it was a lot of fun sitting down and talking Atari for a bit on this one.
One of the most frustrating feelings is playing a game that I really enjoy, and when I try to recommend it to a friend they say "Oh, I saw YouTube reviews and it seems like people are saying it's not good."
Ok well, I'm recommending it for free. They're trashing it for engagement. Pick a side.
Ok well, I'm recommending it for free. They're trashing it for engagement. Pick a side.
September 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
One of the most frustrating feelings is playing a game that I really enjoy, and when I try to recommend it to a friend they say "Oh, I saw YouTube reviews and it seems like people are saying it's not good."
Ok well, I'm recommending it for free. They're trashing it for engagement. Pick a side.
Ok well, I'm recommending it for free. They're trashing it for engagement. Pick a side.
I started referring to Story of Seasons games as "Harvest Moon (Taylor's Version)" and don't plan on stopping
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I started referring to Story of Seasons games as "Harvest Moon (Taylor's Version)" and don't plan on stopping
I understand why, but I'm still disappointed that all reviews of Sonic Racing Crossworld seem to be comparisons to Mario Kart World.
There are things it does better, there are things it does worse, there are things it does different. But they aren't the same.
There are things it does better, there are things it does worse, there are things it does different. But they aren't the same.
August 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I understand why, but I'm still disappointed that all reviews of Sonic Racing Crossworld seem to be comparisons to Mario Kart World.
There are things it does better, there are things it does worse, there are things it does different. But they aren't the same.
There are things it does better, there are things it does worse, there are things it does different. But they aren't the same.
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Not only did we announce our latest cover story – Ninja Gaiden 4 – this week, but we also dropped a bunch of new previews for games like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, RE Requiem, Romeo Is A Dead Man, Scott Pilgrim EX, Halloween, and more.
Check it all out here: gameinformer.com
Check it all out here: gameinformer.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Not only did we announce our latest cover story – Ninja Gaiden 4 – this week, but we also dropped a bunch of new previews for games like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, RE Requiem, Romeo Is A Dead Man, Scott Pilgrim EX, Halloween, and more.
Check it all out here: gameinformer.com
Check it all out here: gameinformer.com
Fun Fact: "Kirby" was originally named "Twinkle Popo" but they changed it because it wouldn't be fair to every game that came after if society peaked that early.
August 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Fun Fact: "Kirby" was originally named "Twinkle Popo" but they changed it because it wouldn't be fair to every game that came after if society peaked that early.
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Really happy seeing @pmstudios.bsky.social giving Yooka Re-Playlee a physical release on Switch 2. The way it should be. Can't wait to test more Switch 2 physicals.
Pre-order live at these ref links:
VGP: videogamesplus.ca/uy...
PnP: pnpgamesonline.com/?...
Pre-order live at these ref links:
VGP: videogamesplus.ca/uy...
PnP: pnpgamesonline.com/?...
August 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Really happy seeing @pmstudios.bsky.social giving Yooka Re-Playlee a physical release on Switch 2. The way it should be. Can't wait to test more Switch 2 physicals.
Pre-order live at these ref links:
VGP: videogamesplus.ca/uy...
PnP: pnpgamesonline.com/?...
Pre-order live at these ref links:
VGP: videogamesplus.ca/uy...
PnP: pnpgamesonline.com/?...
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I recently left my underpaying office job of 11 years to start my own electronics repair/modding business, and here's what I have to say about it so far:
memorymachinepod.com/2025/08/22/i...
memorymachinepod.com/2025/08/22/i...
I Started a Dang Business!
You might be wondering why I haven’t put out many new episodes of my podcast over the past few years. One more obvious reason for this is the fact that I have two young-ish kids (aged 10 and …
memorymachinepod.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I recently left my underpaying office job of 11 years to start my own electronics repair/modding business, and here's what I have to say about it so far:
memorymachinepod.com/2025/08/22/i...
memorymachinepod.com/2025/08/22/i...
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It's finally here!
archive.org/details/the-...
The errata of The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven Kent. Took me a few years (cough) but its many errors are now compiled for your perusal.
I will update this, so let me know of any errors you spot.
archive.org/details/the-...
The errata of The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven Kent. Took me a few years (cough) but its many errors are now compiled for your perusal.
I will update this, so let me know of any errors you spot.
August 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It's finally here!
archive.org/details/the-...
The errata of The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven Kent. Took me a few years (cough) but its many errors are now compiled for your perusal.
I will update this, so let me know of any errors you spot.
archive.org/details/the-...
The errata of The Ultimate History of Video Games by Steven Kent. Took me a few years (cough) but its many errors are now compiled for your perusal.
I will update this, so let me know of any errors you spot.
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I, an adult, was tasked with defending the secret base of our major criminal organization. But then a 10 year old boy came and his turtle beat up my cat so I gave him money and let him pass.
I don't get paid enough for this shit.
I don't get paid enough for this shit.
August 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I, an adult, was tasked with defending the secret base of our major criminal organization. But then a 10 year old boy came and his turtle beat up my cat so I gave him money and let him pass.
I don't get paid enough for this shit.
I don't get paid enough for this shit.
You don't need to beat a game to be a real fan.
You don't need to have a platinum trophy to be a real fan.
You don't need 1000 hours to be a real fan.
You can have a great time and never finish the game.
You don't need to have a platinum trophy to be a real fan.
You don't need 1000 hours to be a real fan.
You can have a great time and never finish the game.
August 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
You don't need to beat a game to be a real fan.
You don't need to have a platinum trophy to be a real fan.
You don't need 1000 hours to be a real fan.
You can have a great time and never finish the game.
You don't need to have a platinum trophy to be a real fan.
You don't need 1000 hours to be a real fan.
You can have a great time and never finish the game.
Steambot Chronicles 🙌
August 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Steambot Chronicles 🙌
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Wrote an article for @theshot.net.au about ‘debate content’, how it’s terrible for society and why we need to stop indulging in it.
“Ultimately, if debating dickheads worked, we wouldn’t be in a situation where dickheads are making the world a worse place.”
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
“Ultimately, if debating dickheads worked, we wouldn’t be in a situation where dickheads are making the world a worse place.”
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
August 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Wrote an article for @theshot.net.au about ‘debate content’, how it’s terrible for society and why we need to stop indulging in it.
“Ultimately, if debating dickheads worked, we wouldn’t be in a situation where dickheads are making the world a worse place.”
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
“Ultimately, if debating dickheads worked, we wouldn’t be in a situation where dickheads are making the world a worse place.”
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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being on nintendo feels like such a dream 🥹🥹🥹 e falando em português ainda! I'm so happy!!
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
Neverway – Indie World Showcase 8.7.2025
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
being on nintendo feels like such a dream 🥹🥹🥹 e falando em português ainda! I'm so happy!!
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
Social media as a supplement to in-person socialization is a great thing.
Social media as a replacement for it is a disaster.
We. Fucked. Up.
Social media as a replacement for it is a disaster.
We. Fucked. Up.
August 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Social media as a supplement to in-person socialization is a great thing.
Social media as a replacement for it is a disaster.
We. Fucked. Up.
Social media as a replacement for it is a disaster.
We. Fucked. Up.