Dan (qazimod)
@qazimod.bsky.social
qazimod from the internet. He/him. Neurodivergent, so be patient with me.
https://www.disposablemedia.co.uk
https://www.youtube.com/@qazimod
https://mastodon.social/@qazimod
https://www.threads.net/@theqazimod
qazimod on Discord
https://www.disposablemedia.co.uk
https://www.youtube.com/@qazimod
https://mastodon.social/@qazimod
https://www.threads.net/@theqazimod
qazimod on Discord
Initial test stream of Double Dragon! I might abandon this if it’s a nightmare of dropped frames: twitch.tv/qazimod
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
January 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Initial test stream of Double Dragon! I might abandon this if it’s a nightmare of dropped frames: twitch.tv/qazimod
Damn Sonic getting a bit real there
January 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Damn Sonic getting a bit real there
Then: Rumble Racing
Now: Frequency
(RR is still a lowkey banger though. The stunts and boosts were like a charming blueprint for Cruisn' Blast's lunacy.)
Now: Frequency
(RR is still a lowkey banger though. The stunts and boosts were like a charming blueprint for Cruisn' Blast's lunacy.)
Quote this with your favourite game from 2001 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Then: Rumble Racing
Now: Frequency
(RR is still a lowkey banger though. The stunts and boosts were like a charming blueprint for Cruisn' Blast's lunacy.)
Now: Frequency
(RR is still a lowkey banger though. The stunts and boosts were like a charming blueprint for Cruisn' Blast's lunacy.)
Games I'm looking forward to in 2026 (if they're not delayed):
Blighted: store.steampowered.com/app/2974160/...
PSYCHExFUSE: store.steampowered.com/app/2922140/...
- and some other things that don't have definite '26 release dates. But I'll mainly look forward to older games at discounted prices.
Blighted: store.steampowered.com/app/2974160/...
PSYCHExFUSE: store.steampowered.com/app/2922140/...
- and some other things that don't have definite '26 release dates. But I'll mainly look forward to older games at discounted prices.
Games I'm looking forward to in 2026:
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Judas (Assuming it releases)
Solasta 2
007: First Light
GTA VI
..plus many indie games/shadow drops/unannounced titles that I want to discover throughout the year and no doubt some retro gaming as well.
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
Judas (Assuming it releases)
Solasta 2
007: First Light
GTA VI
..plus many indie games/shadow drops/unannounced titles that I want to discover throughout the year and no doubt some retro gaming as well.
January 2, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Games I'm looking forward to in 2026 (if they're not delayed):
Blighted: store.steampowered.com/app/2974160/...
PSYCHExFUSE: store.steampowered.com/app/2922140/...
- and some other things that don't have definite '26 release dates. But I'll mainly look forward to older games at discounted prices.
Blighted: store.steampowered.com/app/2974160/...
PSYCHExFUSE: store.steampowered.com/app/2922140/...
- and some other things that don't have definite '26 release dates. But I'll mainly look forward to older games at discounted prices.
I'd like to start my weekly stream this evening, probably from around 7ish - although something could always come up to force a change of plans. I'd like to do a Double Dragon Gaiden playthrough, but I don't know if OBS will play nice yet. We'll see.
www.twitch.tv/qazimod
www.twitch.tv/qazimod
January 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
I'd like to start my weekly stream this evening, probably from around 7ish - although something could always come up to force a change of plans. I'd like to do a Double Dragon Gaiden playthrough, but I don't know if OBS will play nice yet. We'll see.
www.twitch.tv/qazimod
www.twitch.tv/qazimod
@mwjimmy.bsky.social I'm still doing these annual playlists for my own amusement and I... barely played anything from this year. But maybe you'd like to add things? I'm thinking you know the Sonic Racing Crossworlds OST better than me!
Collab link for my 2025 VGM playlist below!
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
2025 VGM Favourites - YouTube
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
@mwjimmy.bsky.social I'm still doing these annual playlists for my own amusement and I... barely played anything from this year. But maybe you'd like to add things? I'm thinking you know the Sonic Racing Crossworlds OST better than me!
@lowdefal.bsky.social a courtesy share for you, even though I think you and I were the only ones adding to the 2024 list. :D
Collab link for my 2025 VGM playlist below!
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
2025 VGM Favourites - YouTube
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:10 PM
@lowdefal.bsky.social a courtesy share for you, even though I think you and I were the only ones adding to the 2024 list. :D
Collab link for my 2025 VGM playlist below!
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
2025 VGM Favourites - YouTube
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Collab link for my 2025 VGM playlist below!
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Feels kind of like a lost cause because I barely played anything this year, but maybe some people will be expecting it? And I may still discover other games in the coming months...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
PR Agent: "The team agrees that you just need to write a normal resignation message that's heartfelt and positive. Something for the fans. No melodrama."
Harada: "I got this"
Harada: "I got this"
January 1, 2026 at 8:56 AM
PR Agent: "The team agrees that you just need to write a normal resignation message that's heartfelt and positive. Something for the fans. No melodrama."
Harada: "I got this"
Harada: "I got this"
“What is your theme for the new year?”
January 1, 2026 at 8:10 AM
“What is your theme for the new year?”
2026 in games:
- Streaming again from this month, for real this time
- Trying Bloodstained via the Epic freebie
- Actually getting around to a DMC5 replay
- Continuing the theme of picking up old(ish) cheap games
- Maybe trying E33? I could scour CEX/eBay if I don’t want to give them money…
- Streaming again from this month, for real this time
- Trying Bloodstained via the Epic freebie
- Actually getting around to a DMC5 replay
- Continuing the theme of picking up old(ish) cheap games
- Maybe trying E33? I could scour CEX/eBay if I don’t want to give them money…
2025 in games:
- Streaming again, hopefully from this week
- Continuing Skyrim
- A bunch of other old games I want to pick up cheap
- Hopefully getting into a new Monster Hunter?
- Maybe some updated hardware. Dunno yet.
- Streaming again, hopefully from this week
- Continuing Skyrim
- A bunch of other old games I want to pick up cheap
- Hopefully getting into a new Monster Hunter?
- Maybe some updated hardware. Dunno yet.
January 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
2026 in games:
- Streaming again from this month, for real this time
- Trying Bloodstained via the Epic freebie
- Actually getting around to a DMC5 replay
- Continuing the theme of picking up old(ish) cheap games
- Maybe trying E33? I could scour CEX/eBay if I don’t want to give them money…
- Streaming again from this month, for real this time
- Trying Bloodstained via the Epic freebie
- Actually getting around to a DMC5 replay
- Continuing the theme of picking up old(ish) cheap games
- Maybe trying E33? I could scour CEX/eBay if I don’t want to give them money…
Happy new year people!
2025 was a bit nuts for me but I'm optimistic for '26. And outside of life stuff I have fingers crossed for more news on Persona 4 😁
In any case, thanks so much to my friends and mutuals; hope you all have a great time over the next twelve months. ❤️
2025 was a bit nuts for me but I'm optimistic for '26. And outside of life stuff I have fingers crossed for more news on Persona 4 😁
In any case, thanks so much to my friends and mutuals; hope you all have a great time over the next twelve months. ❤️
January 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Happy new year people!
2025 was a bit nuts for me but I'm optimistic for '26. And outside of life stuff I have fingers crossed for more news on Persona 4 😁
In any case, thanks so much to my friends and mutuals; hope you all have a great time over the next twelve months. ❤️
2025 was a bit nuts for me but I'm optimistic for '26. And outside of life stuff I have fingers crossed for more news on Persona 4 😁
In any case, thanks so much to my friends and mutuals; hope you all have a great time over the next twelve months. ❤️
LRP: I've trained myself not to expect too much from these Persona events, but... anything P4R related would be welcome. It's their latest announced thing, so it would make sense to provide an update.
Not expecting a P6 reveal unless it's one of those vague "want emancipation" chair reveals.
Not expecting a P6 reveal unless it's one of those vague "want emancipation" chair reveals.
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
LRP: I've trained myself not to expect too much from these Persona events, but... anything P4R related would be welcome. It's their latest announced thing, so it would make sense to provide an update.
Not expecting a P6 reveal unless it's one of those vague "want emancipation" chair reveals.
Not expecting a P6 reveal unless it's one of those vague "want emancipation" chair reveals.
Not a massive follower of NFS but I've often been curious about Unbound's aesthetic, so that will be interesting...
The PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January:
🛞 Need for Speed Unbound
🖌️ Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
⛏️ Core Keeper
Full details: play.st/4qzDSw9
🛞 Need for Speed Unbound
🖌️ Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
⛏️ Core Keeper
Full details: play.st/4qzDSw9
December 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Not a massive follower of NFS but I've often been curious about Unbound's aesthetic, so that will be interesting...
Reposted by Dan (qazimod)
Picked out some personal film, TV, music and gaming highlights for Disposable Media, and got it done just before the end of the year...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
Dan's Disposable 2025 - Highlights - Disposable Media
Some of the standout film, TV, videogames and music, with Dan's Disposable 2025 - Highlights, both new and old.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Picked out some personal film, TV, music and gaming highlights for Disposable Media, and got it done just before the end of the year...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
With PlayStation Plus phasing out PS4 games in 2026, shoutouts to everyone not buying particular games because "they'll be on PS+ eventually" - and they never were.
I'm imagining someone who only owns a PS4 and is still waiting for that Persona 5 giveaway.
I'm imagining someone who only owns a PS4 and is still waiting for that Persona 5 giveaway.
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With PlayStation Plus phasing out PS4 games in 2026, shoutouts to everyone not buying particular games because "they'll be on PS+ eventually" - and they never were.
I'm imagining someone who only owns a PS4 and is still waiting for that Persona 5 giveaway.
I'm imagining someone who only owns a PS4 and is still waiting for that Persona 5 giveaway.
Reposted by Dan (qazimod)
WarioWare then and now, though I spent a *lot* of time that year with A Wonderful Life. Shout-out to my boy Viewtiful Joe, of course. And maybe still the best Prince of Persia.
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2003, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations*/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
*('03 was the NA release of Wind Waker)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations*/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
*('03 was the NA release of Wind Waker)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
WarioWare then and now, though I spent a *lot* of time that year with A Wonderful Life. Shout-out to my boy Viewtiful Joe, of course. And maybe still the best Prince of Persia.
It's my *actual* best-of list; a summary of my favourite entertainment that I consumed over the last twelve months. ✨
As ever, thanks to anyone who's clicked on the articles we've published; hopefully there will be more to talk about in 2026.
As ever, thanks to anyone who's clicked on the articles we've published; hopefully there will be more to talk about in 2026.
The latest Disposable 2025 round-up from @qazimod.bsky.social is now live, celebrating various highlights from his year in gaming, music and TV/film.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/qazi...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/qazi...
December 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It's my *actual* best-of list; a summary of my favourite entertainment that I consumed over the last twelve months. ✨
As ever, thanks to anyone who's clicked on the articles we've published; hopefully there will be more to talk about in 2026.
As ever, thanks to anyone who's clicked on the articles we've published; hopefully there will be more to talk about in 2026.
The meme of the guy sweating over the two red buttons, but one is "buying games day one to enjoy the discourse and hot takes" and the other is "not knowing whether a news piece about genAI usage will emerge shortly after release"
December 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The meme of the guy sweating over the two red buttons, but one is "buying games day one to enjoy the discourse and hot takes" and the other is "not knowing whether a news piece about genAI usage will emerge shortly after release"
Then, now, forever: Wario Ware Inc. ✨
It's in my all-time top 10. It's my favourite of the series. I sold my GBA collection to fund a DS, and then bought WWI again years later at a silly price.
And the unhinged lunacy and clashing style still feels like the most un-Nintendo thing from Nintendo.
It's in my all-time top 10. It's my favourite of the series. I sold my GBA collection to fund a DS, and then bought WWI again years later at a silly price.
And the unhinged lunacy and clashing style still feels like the most un-Nintendo thing from Nintendo.
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2003, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations*/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
*('03 was the NA release of Wind Waker)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations*/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
*('03 was the NA release of Wind Waker)
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Then, now, forever: Wario Ware Inc. ✨
It's in my all-time top 10. It's my favourite of the series. I sold my GBA collection to fund a DS, and then bought WWI again years later at a silly price.
And the unhinged lunacy and clashing style still feels like the most un-Nintendo thing from Nintendo.
It's in my all-time top 10. It's my favourite of the series. I sold my GBA collection to fund a DS, and then bought WWI again years later at a silly price.
And the unhinged lunacy and clashing style still feels like the most un-Nintendo thing from Nintendo.
Reposted by Dan (qazimod)
The new year is almost upon us, so here are my selections for GOTY 2025...
1. 👹Ghost of Yotei
2. 🤖Dispatch
3. 🌲Drop Duchy
4. 🌸Promise Mascot Agency
5. ⛳Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots
6. 🪖Battlefield 6
7. 🍄Mario Kart World
8. 🐟Cast n Chill
9. 🌴Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
10. 🟪Lumines Arise
1. 👹Ghost of Yotei
2. 🤖Dispatch
3. 🌲Drop Duchy
4. 🌸Promise Mascot Agency
5. ⛳Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots
6. 🪖Battlefield 6
7. 🍄Mario Kart World
8. 🐟Cast n Chill
9. 🌴Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
10. 🟪Lumines Arise
December 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The new year is almost upon us, so here are my selections for GOTY 2025...
1. 👹Ghost of Yotei
2. 🤖Dispatch
3. 🌲Drop Duchy
4. 🌸Promise Mascot Agency
5. ⛳Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots
6. 🪖Battlefield 6
7. 🍄Mario Kart World
8. 🐟Cast n Chill
9. 🌴Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
10. 🟪Lumines Arise
1. 👹Ghost of Yotei
2. 🤖Dispatch
3. 🌲Drop Duchy
4. 🌸Promise Mascot Agency
5. ⛳Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots
6. 🪖Battlefield 6
7. 🍄Mario Kart World
8. 🐟Cast n Chill
9. 🌴Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
10. 🟪Lumines Arise
#5albums25
1. Machinedrum - 3RMX82
2. Flava D - Here & Now
3. Sub Focus - Contact
4. Skybreak - Half Blood
5. Royksopp - True Electric
1. Machinedrum - 3RMX82
2. Flava D - Here & Now
3. Sub Focus - Contact
4. Skybreak - Half Blood
5. Royksopp - True Electric
December 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#5albums25
1. Machinedrum - 3RMX82
2. Flava D - Here & Now
3. Sub Focus - Contact
4. Skybreak - Half Blood
5. Royksopp - True Electric
1. Machinedrum - 3RMX82
2. Flava D - Here & Now
3. Sub Focus - Contact
4. Skybreak - Half Blood
5. Royksopp - True Electric
Then: Halo 2
Now: I can't have the PS2 port of Viewtiful Joe, so I'll be boring and say Half-Life 2.
Honourable mention: UT2004 - it was arguably the peak of the series, and vehicle combat in Onslaught was ace.
Now: I can't have the PS2 port of Viewtiful Joe, so I'll be boring and say Half-Life 2.
Honourable mention: UT2004 - it was arguably the peak of the series, and vehicle combat in Onslaught was ace.
Quote this with your favourite game NOW that was released in 2004, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/early access count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
Refresher list: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
December 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Then: Halo 2
Now: I can't have the PS2 port of Viewtiful Joe, so I'll be boring and say Half-Life 2.
Honourable mention: UT2004 - it was arguably the peak of the series, and vehicle combat in Onslaught was ace.
Now: I can't have the PS2 port of Viewtiful Joe, so I'll be boring and say Half-Life 2.
Honourable mention: UT2004 - it was arguably the peak of the series, and vehicle combat in Onslaught was ace.
I've discovered a new form of cope for my games backlog - pre-emptively installing things to reinforce my intent to actually play them.
"Look, it's on the desktop! I'm going to play it!"
"Look, it's on the desktop! I'm going to play it!"
December 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I've discovered a new form of cope for my games backlog - pre-emptively installing things to reinforce my intent to actually play them.
"Look, it's on the desktop! I'm going to play it!"
"Look, it's on the desktop! I'm going to play it!"
Reposted by Dan (qazimod)
Hello! Here’s a new episode celebrating the best games of 2025.
Games discussed (in alphabetical order):
• Absolum
• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Promise Mascot Agency
• Sektori
• Silver Bullet
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Time Flies
• Wheel World
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Games discussed (in alphabetical order):
• Absolum
• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Promise Mascot Agency
• Sektori
• Silver Bullet
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Time Flies
• Wheel World
plinkhq.com/i/827542901?...
Playing Catch-up - Podcast App Links - Plink
Podcast App links to listen, download, and subscribe to Playing Catch-up. Click to listen! Playing Catch-up by Tom Bailey, Paul Thomas described as: Two know-nothings with too many old, unplayed games...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Hello! Here’s a new episode celebrating the best games of 2025.
Games discussed (in alphabetical order):
• Absolum
• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Promise Mascot Agency
• Sektori
• Silver Bullet
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Time Flies
• Wheel World
plinkhq.com/i/827542901?...
Games discussed (in alphabetical order):
• Absolum
• Blue Prince
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Promise Mascot Agency
• Sektori
• Silver Bullet
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Time Flies
• Wheel World
plinkhq.com/i/827542901?...