Russel Pepper
@rpepper.bsky.social
Digital marketing professional. Dad. Enjoyer of video games.
Kristi Noem: "Get my $100M jet fueled up. We're headed North."
Melania Trump: "Santa's reindeer -- Rudolph, Dasher, Comet, all of them -- they're resting in the North Pole. They need to save all of their energy for their great flight around the world on Christmas Eve. Santa told me they're snuggling beneath warm, fluffy blankets."
December 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Kristi Noem: "Get my $100M jet fueled up. We're headed North."
Oh, yes, Metroid Prime 4 has the juice. Was already in awe on my OLED and then Fury Green and Volt Forge? Holy cow.
December 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Oh, yes, Metroid Prime 4 has the juice. Was already in awe on my OLED and then Fury Green and Volt Forge? Holy cow.
Metroid Prime 4 is the best Halo game I've played in years. (complimentary)
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Metroid Prime 4 is the best Halo game I've played in years. (complimentary)
Ok, I've toyed around with game collection tracking sites over the years, but Infinite Backlog looks like the one I'm going to put effort into making "the one." Anyone else use it? If so, add me as a friend!
infinitebacklog.net/users/datix
infinitebacklog.net/users/datix
Datix's Profile
Explore the gaming profile of Datix on Infinite Backlog including their game collection, wishlist, achievements, reviews, lists, all-time stats and more!
infinitebacklog.net
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ok, I've toyed around with game collection tracking sites over the years, but Infinite Backlog looks like the one I'm going to put effort into making "the one." Anyone else use it? If so, add me as a friend!
infinitebacklog.net/users/datix
infinitebacklog.net/users/datix
Has anyone done a horror movie where an advent calendar is revealing the next in line to die? Think Final Destination with a holiday flair.
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Has anyone done a horror movie where an advent calendar is revealing the next in line to die? Think Final Destination with a holiday flair.
Every excerpt I see out of Nuzzi's American Canto reads like that episode of American Dad when Francine took a creative writing class and kept saying everything was like "gum on a hot, summer sidewalk."
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Every excerpt I see out of Nuzzi's American Canto reads like that episode of American Dad when Francine took a creative writing class and kept saying everything was like "gum on a hot, summer sidewalk."
Going to put Fantasian Neo Dimension on hold for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. I really enjoyed Fantasian so far, but I'm not sure I'm really that invested in the story. Will get through Prime 4 and then make a decision whether or not to go back to Fantasian.
December 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Going to put Fantasian Neo Dimension on hold for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. I really enjoyed Fantasian so far, but I'm not sure I'm really that invested in the story. Will get through Prime 4 and then make a decision whether or not to go back to Fantasian.
Once again, I forgot that our Echo devices are tied to my personal Spotify account. My wrapped is nothing but K-Pop Demon Hunters and showtunes thanks to my daughters. :)
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Once again, I forgot that our Echo devices are tied to my personal Spotify account. My wrapped is nothing but K-Pop Demon Hunters and showtunes thanks to my daughters. :)
Finally starting to catalog my collection and what I play using Infinite Backlog, but keep getting sad at not having a log like this from ‘87 until today, when I got my NES as a four year old and became hooked on gaming and collecting.
December 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Finally starting to catalog my collection and what I play using Infinite Backlog, but keep getting sad at not having a log like this from ‘87 until today, when I got my NES as a four year old and became hooked on gaming and collecting.
Ok, the situation in Hawkins being established right off the bat is great.
November 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Ok, the situation in Hawkins being established right off the bat is great.
Anyone else in the elder Millennial camp where you're playing a lot more turn-based JRPGs nowadays? I can't tell if I have found a love for them now that just wasn't clicking as a teen (outside of FF7/X) or I'm just old and appreciate games that don't ask too much of me in the twitch-skill dept.
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Anyone else in the elder Millennial camp where you're playing a lot more turn-based JRPGs nowadays? I can't tell if I have found a love for them now that just wasn't clicking as a teen (outside of FF7/X) or I'm just old and appreciate games that don't ask too much of me in the twitch-skill dept.
Clover Pit is as dangerous as I thought. Already have 15 hours into it. Great game. Insanely addictive loop.
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Clover Pit is as dangerous as I thought. Already have 15 hours into it. Great game. Insanely addictive loop.
I’ve played just enough Clover Pit to realize it’s as dangerous as Balatro (complimentary). Definitely worth a look if you have Game Pass!
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I’ve played just enough Clover Pit to realize it’s as dangerous as Balatro (complimentary). Definitely worth a look if you have Game Pass!
I have to be honest, that Xbox Partner Preview had a couple of interesting titles, but nothing blew me away. Zoopunk and Clover Pit were the two I was most interested in. PCs/Windows getting the full screen experience from the handhelds is the most exciting news.
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I have to be honest, that Xbox Partner Preview had a couple of interesting titles, but nothing blew me away. Zoopunk and Clover Pit were the two I was most interested in. PCs/Windows getting the full screen experience from the handhelds is the most exciting news.
I've been thinking about all the games I've played this year, and it's been a really solid one. My tops (in no particular order):
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I've been thinking about all the games I've played this year, and it's been a really solid one. My tops (in no particular order):
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
Expedition 33
Donkey Kong Bananza
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake
Dispatch
Silent Hill 2 Remake (I know it released last year)
Final Fantasy Tactics
Blue Prince
My theory is that Mario Kart World will see some love and updates, but not until 2026. Total guess on my part, but maybe they want to let Crossroads run it's course instead of fighting for attention. I wouldn't be surprised if they're trying to give Air Riders some breathing room, too.
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
My theory is that Mario Kart World will see some love and updates, but not until 2026. Total guess on my part, but maybe they want to let Crossroads run it's course instead of fighting for attention. I wouldn't be surprised if they're trying to give Air Riders some breathing room, too.
Still having a good time ~10 hours in. Not great, but good. The combat is the highlight. It scratches that itch with the targeting aspect. Fights feel more like puzzles to be solved optimally, which is what's going to keep me going. Big "Press Turn" energy that will cover for a slow-ish story.
I started Fantasian Neo Dimension on the Switch 2. I’m having a good time so far, and it seems like it will be the perfect game to take on the go. (Which makes sense given it originated as an Apple Arcade title.)
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Still having a good time ~10 hours in. Not great, but good. The combat is the highlight. It scratches that itch with the targeting aspect. Fights feel more like puzzles to be solved optimally, which is what's going to keep me going. Big "Press Turn" energy that will cover for a slow-ish story.
Telling Trump to stop talking:
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Telling Trump to stop talking:
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
Broke: "Would you shut up man?"
Woke: "Quiet, Piggy."
Depression. (Ohio)
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Depression. (Ohio)
Lots of people forgetting multiple categories exist in the comments.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
The Game Awards GOTY nominees leaked:
-Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
-Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
-Donkey Kong Bananza
-Hades II
-Hollow Knight: Silksong
-Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
-Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
-Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
-Donkey Kong Bananza
-Hades II
-Hollow Knight: Silksong
-Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Lots of people forgetting multiple categories exist in the comments.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
I loved Blue Prince and Split Fiction, but they weren't going to make this list. Doesn't mean they shouldn't be honored in other areas. Trails in the Sky FC Remake isn't on here, but I bet it gets some nods in best RPG or Remake.
Finally watching Good Boy and I don’t know how to articulate it but it’s hitting the same emotional notes as Skinamarink.
November 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Finally watching Good Boy and I don’t know how to articulate it but it’s hitting the same emotional notes as Skinamarink.
I feel like today’s news puts this in a new perspective…
a man in a suit and tie stands at a podium that says trump will fix it
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands at a podium that says trump will fix it
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I feel like today’s news puts this in a new perspective…
Reposted by Russel Pepper
Conservatives wanted Trump to be the next Ronald Reagan and instead today we found out he’s actually continuing Nancy Reagan’s legacy
November 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Conservatives wanted Trump to be the next Ronald Reagan and instead today we found out he’s actually continuing Nancy Reagan’s legacy
I started Fantasian Neo Dimension on the Switch 2. I’m having a good time so far, and it seems like it will be the perfect game to take on the go. (Which makes sense given it originated as an Apple Arcade title.)
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I started Fantasian Neo Dimension on the Switch 2. I’m having a good time so far, and it seems like it will be the perfect game to take on the go. (Which makes sense given it originated as an Apple Arcade title.)
They gave Samus a Tron light cycle and the force and y'all are worked up over Chadley?! He can blabber as much as he wants. I'm still sold.
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
They gave Samus a Tron light cycle and the force and y'all are worked up over Chadley?! He can blabber as much as he wants. I'm still sold.