Russell Irving
@rginteger.bsky.social
Husband, Father of two, Atlanta Falcons masochist & player of video games. Lover of Final Fantasy. Newbie Warhammer painter.
You can find me streaming video games over at https://www.twitch.tv/deefunct
Mors veritatis et integritatis
You can find me streaming video games over at https://www.twitch.tv/deefunct
Mors veritatis et integritatis
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!
February 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!
Sorely tempted by the limited headcover run going live on Hell for Leather tonight...
February 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Sorely tempted by the limited headcover run going live on Hell for Leather tonight...
A thread of games I've finished in 2026 ⬇️
Shadowrun Returns
An aging CRPG, but fun nonetheless. Well realised skill/combat system that rewards branching out into social/psychological skills almost as much as becoming a 1-man army. Not as complex or involving as more modern counterparts, still fun!
Shadowrun Returns
An aging CRPG, but fun nonetheless. Well realised skill/combat system that rewards branching out into social/psychological skills almost as much as becoming a 1-man army. Not as complex or involving as more modern counterparts, still fun!
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A thread of games I've finished in 2026 ⬇️
Shadowrun Returns
An aging CRPG, but fun nonetheless. Well realised skill/combat system that rewards branching out into social/psychological skills almost as much as becoming a 1-man army. Not as complex or involving as more modern counterparts, still fun!
Shadowrun Returns
An aging CRPG, but fun nonetheless. Well realised skill/combat system that rewards branching out into social/psychological skills almost as much as becoming a 1-man army. Not as complex or involving as more modern counterparts, still fun!
Every time I see pictures of Bannon, I can't help but imagine that he stinks like a rotting corpse, a shambling mound of sweat, dirt and decay. An embodiment of Nurgle even (nerdy Warhammer 40,000 reference, please see below)
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Every time I see pictures of Bannon, I can't help but imagine that he stinks like a rotting corpse, a shambling mound of sweat, dirt and decay. An embodiment of Nurgle even (nerdy Warhammer 40,000 reference, please see below)
I need a new Falcons cap, the two I have are looking a bit tired & whilst I'm not getting rid of them, I want something new to go with the new start the Falcons are moving into. Bear in mind, I'm going to be bending that brim. Open to suggestions, but these are my leading 3
January 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I need a new Falcons cap, the two I have are looking a bit tired & whilst I'm not getting rid of them, I want something new to go with the new start the Falcons are moving into. Bear in mind, I'm going to be bending that brim. Open to suggestions, but these are my leading 3
The Venn Diagram of fans who thought Matt Ryan was bad & that the Stefanski hire is also bad, is just a circle
January 18, 2026 at 8:59 AM
The Venn Diagram of fans who thought Matt Ryan was bad & that the Stefanski hire is also bad, is just a circle
Yeah, so, the right wing in the UK is feeling somewhat emboldened. Coming straight out with an Iron fucking Cross as their logo...
January 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Yeah, so, the right wing in the UK is feeling somewhat emboldened. Coming straight out with an Iron fucking Cross as their logo...
£76!? I'm tempted but damn, that's a lot of money for a headcover
January 12, 2026 at 5:48 PM
£76!? I'm tempted but damn, that's a lot of money for a headcover
Santa knows ball
December 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Santa knows ball
Sounds like something Fulgrim would say...
December 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sounds like something Fulgrim would say...
An immediate answer, bravo
December 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
An immediate answer, bravo
WH40K Space Marine Mastercrafted
Even a remaster can't break the game out of the era it's stuck in. Clunky in more ways than one but still chaotic fun in the action sections. Great array of weaponry, even if some of it feels weaker than a Gretchin with a stub gun. Plenty of fun, frustrating though.
Even a remaster can't break the game out of the era it's stuck in. Clunky in more ways than one but still chaotic fun in the action sections. Great array of weaponry, even if some of it feels weaker than a Gretchin with a stub gun. Plenty of fun, frustrating though.
December 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
WH40K Space Marine Mastercrafted
Even a remaster can't break the game out of the era it's stuck in. Clunky in more ways than one but still chaotic fun in the action sections. Great array of weaponry, even if some of it feels weaker than a Gretchin with a stub gun. Plenty of fun, frustrating though.
Even a remaster can't break the game out of the era it's stuck in. Clunky in more ways than one but still chaotic fun in the action sections. Great array of weaponry, even if some of it feels weaker than a Gretchin with a stub gun. Plenty of fun, frustrating though.
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Suffers from pacing issues story wise, characters feel a bit under developed. Combat was flat, but the toolkit was great in terms of distracting, circumventing, escaping etc. Baghdad, sadly just felt like I was running through the same city block over and over again. 6.5/10
Suffers from pacing issues story wise, characters feel a bit under developed. Combat was flat, but the toolkit was great in terms of distracting, circumventing, escaping etc. Baghdad, sadly just felt like I was running through the same city block over and over again. 6.5/10
December 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Suffers from pacing issues story wise, characters feel a bit under developed. Combat was flat, but the toolkit was great in terms of distracting, circumventing, escaping etc. Baghdad, sadly just felt like I was running through the same city block over and over again. 6.5/10
Suffers from pacing issues story wise, characters feel a bit under developed. Combat was flat, but the toolkit was great in terms of distracting, circumventing, escaping etc. Baghdad, sadly just felt like I was running through the same city block over and over again. 6.5/10
Guess who won some new golf clubs a couple of weeks ago? That's right, me. The only thing with a Falcons logo on it that's connected to winning at the minute sadly
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Guess who won some new golf clubs a couple of weeks ago? That's right, me. The only thing with a Falcons logo on it that's connected to winning at the minute sadly
Time to gird those loins
December 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Time to gird those loins
Fire Terry
Hire me /s
Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year, mock draft season
Hire me /s
Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year, mock draft season
December 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Fire Terry
Hire me /s
Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year, mock draft season
Hire me /s
Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year, mock draft season