SimplyAJ
@simplyaj.bsky.social
Lover of Video Games Old & New
Lead QA @ysbryd.net
🔴 YouTube Partner
🎮 Game Dev
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/SimplyAJ
EMAIL: [email protected]
Lead QA @ysbryd.net
🔴 YouTube Partner
🎮 Game Dev
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/SimplyAJ
EMAIL: [email protected]
Utterly devastated doesn't begin to describe our sadness. We had to say goodbye to our sweet baby Rainie today, a month before her second birthday.
She helped get us over the grief of losing our last puppy, and filled our lives with so much happiness.
I'll miss you every day, I love you Rainie.
She helped get us over the grief of losing our last puppy, and filled our lives with so much happiness.
I'll miss you every day, I love you Rainie.
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Utterly devastated doesn't begin to describe our sadness. We had to say goodbye to our sweet baby Rainie today, a month before her second birthday.
She helped get us over the grief of losing our last puppy, and filled our lives with so much happiness.
I'll miss you every day, I love you Rainie.
She helped get us over the grief of losing our last puppy, and filled our lives with so much happiness.
I'll miss you every day, I love you Rainie.
Appreciated. The irony is that while we sit here sad, aside from her limp, she's the exact same happy go lucky, wanting to play girl as always haha.
Prime example at this exact moment, Me? Sad.
Her? "You better give me that pizza crust"
Prime example at this exact moment, Me? Sad.
Her? "You better give me that pizza crust"
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Appreciated. The irony is that while we sit here sad, aside from her limp, she's the exact same happy go lucky, wanting to play girl as always haha.
Prime example at this exact moment, Me? Sad.
Her? "You better give me that pizza crust"
Prime example at this exact moment, Me? Sad.
Her? "You better give me that pizza crust"
Meanwhile, none of the vets, specialist or not, have shown any sense of urgency. We're just stuck in limbo constantly while Rainie suffers.
November 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Meanwhile, none of the vets, specialist or not, have shown any sense of urgency. We're just stuck in limbo constantly while Rainie suffers.
Took these pics (with permission!) when I was touring Steam HQ
Today's announcement makes me think of all the Steam Controllers that could have been. That Trackball went through to the BACK of the controller!
Today's announcement makes me think of all the Steam Controllers that could have been. That Trackball went through to the BACK of the controller!
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Took these pics (with permission!) when I was touring Steam HQ
Today's announcement makes me think of all the Steam Controllers that could have been. That Trackball went through to the BACK of the controller!
Today's announcement makes me think of all the Steam Controllers that could have been. That Trackball went through to the BACK of the controller!
One of my favorite winter activities is driving up Mt Hood to the Timberline Lodge (AKA The Shining Hotel) and getting a hot chocolate when the snow is like 8 feet deep. Its just... such a good vibe.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
One of my favorite winter activities is driving up Mt Hood to the Timberline Lodge (AKA The Shining Hotel) and getting a hot chocolate when the snow is like 8 feet deep. Its just... such a good vibe.
Lies of P Black and Gold Vinyl set from @iam8bit.com arrrived~
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Lies of P Black and Gold Vinyl set from @iam8bit.com arrrived~
Wow. Google not only has me listed as the programmer and lead developer on the Symphony of the Night randomizer (not true), but THEN goes as far as to claim that I described myself as such on my YouTube channel (also not true)
Second pic is all the REAL developers of the SoTN randomizer, btw.
Second pic is all the REAL developers of the SoTN randomizer, btw.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Wow. Google not only has me listed as the programmer and lead developer on the Symphony of the Night randomizer (not true), but THEN goes as far as to claim that I described myself as such on my YouTube channel (also not true)
Second pic is all the REAL developers of the SoTN randomizer, btw.
Second pic is all the REAL developers of the SoTN randomizer, btw.
Yeah, my favorite part is it not understanding the seasonal menu. "We don't have that item listed on our menu"
Meanwhile...
Meanwhile...
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Yeah, my favorite part is it not understanding the seasonal menu. "We don't have that item listed on our menu"
Meanwhile...
Meanwhile...
There are few games I feel truly NEED a remake, but this is definitely one of them. I've been replaying it, and its still great, but just imagine a version where the camera wasn't SUPER zoomed in or out. A version that didn't have a loading screen for every transition or opening the menu.
November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
There are few games I feel truly NEED a remake, but this is definitely one of them. I've been replaying it, and its still great, but just imagine a version where the camera wasn't SUPER zoomed in or out. A version that didn't have a loading screen for every transition or opening the menu.
She doesn't even care how much we had to spend at the vet
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
She doesn't even care how much we had to spend at the vet
Oh, okay, thanks. I'll consider getting 8 hours of sleep next time. I dunno why I wasn't just doing that to begin with!
November 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Oh, okay, thanks. I'll consider getting 8 hours of sleep next time. I dunno why I wasn't just doing that to begin with!
Last year I started the first Trails game. Once I reached the ending, I immediately bought and played the sequel. I then played every game in the series, all 13 games.
Today I beat the remake of the first game, and its just as good (if a bit easier) than the original. Such an awesome series, man.
Today I beat the remake of the first game, and its just as good (if a bit easier) than the original. Such an awesome series, man.
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Last year I started the first Trails game. Once I reached the ending, I immediately bought and played the sequel. I then played every game in the series, all 13 games.
Today I beat the remake of the first game, and its just as good (if a bit easier) than the original. Such an awesome series, man.
Today I beat the remake of the first game, and its just as good (if a bit easier) than the original. Such an awesome series, man.
Ya'll have got to see how insane these stupid YouTube "inspiration" video "ideas" are that it's suggesting I make:
YouTube wants me to make a video where I have my HERMIT CRABS (which I do not own??) rank Castlevania games
As funny as this is, I REALLY wish I could turn this """feature""" off.
YouTube wants me to make a video where I have my HERMIT CRABS (which I do not own??) rank Castlevania games
As funny as this is, I REALLY wish I could turn this """feature""" off.
October 25, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Ya'll have got to see how insane these stupid YouTube "inspiration" video "ideas" are that it's suggesting I make:
YouTube wants me to make a video where I have my HERMIT CRABS (which I do not own??) rank Castlevania games
As funny as this is, I REALLY wish I could turn this """feature""" off.
YouTube wants me to make a video where I have my HERMIT CRABS (which I do not own??) rank Castlevania games
As funny as this is, I REALLY wish I could turn this """feature""" off.
"Wouldn't it be fun to spend $1000 at the vet today?"
October 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"Wouldn't it be fun to spend $1000 at the vet today?"
Oh hey, just hit 9K subs over on YouTube. Getting close to that big 10,000~
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Oh hey, just hit 9K subs over on YouTube. Getting close to that big 10,000~
Oh look, a battle system that can seamlessly transition from active to turn based, where positioning matters, strategy still exists, and isn't just "press 4 buttons and wait for cooldowns until you win."
Pokemon could do this! It could be amazing! If only!!
Pokemon could do this! It could be amazing! If only!!
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Oh look, a battle system that can seamlessly transition from active to turn based, where positioning matters, strategy still exists, and isn't just "press 4 buttons and wait for cooldowns until you win."
Pokemon could do this! It could be amazing! If only!!
Pokemon could do this! It could be amazing! If only!!
I'm in no way a graphics snob, but like... there is no reason why modern Pokemon games can't look as good as Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
I'm enjoying Z-A for what it is, but, you're kidding yourself if you don't think it looks ridiculously bland. Hell, Legends Arceus had more life in it.
I'm enjoying Z-A for what it is, but, you're kidding yourself if you don't think it looks ridiculously bland. Hell, Legends Arceus had more life in it.
October 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I'm in no way a graphics snob, but like... there is no reason why modern Pokemon games can't look as good as Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
I'm enjoying Z-A for what it is, but, you're kidding yourself if you don't think it looks ridiculously bland. Hell, Legends Arceus had more life in it.
I'm enjoying Z-A for what it is, but, you're kidding yourself if you don't think it looks ridiculously bland. Hell, Legends Arceus had more life in it.
Also if you ever want every nerd ever to talk to you, wear this shirt to a video game convention.
October 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Also if you ever want every nerd ever to talk to you, wear this shirt to a video game convention.
Some more pics from the con. Fun fact: I got THE ONLY LOOSE COPY OF QUEST 64 in the entire expo. I found ONE boxed copy as well but it was wayyyyy overpriced.
Also found a physical version of a game I worked on in the wild, so that was cool.
Also found a physical version of a game I worked on in the wild, so that was cool.
October 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Some more pics from the con. Fun fact: I got THE ONLY LOOSE COPY OF QUEST 64 in the entire expo. I found ONE boxed copy as well but it was wayyyyy overpriced.
Also found a physical version of a game I worked on in the wild, so that was cool.
Also found a physical version of a game I worked on in the wild, so that was cool.
My haul from Portland Retro Game Expo~
Had a great time with @samwithoutaplan.bsky.social. It definitely felt WAY bigger this year.
Had a great time with @samwithoutaplan.bsky.social. It definitely felt WAY bigger this year.
October 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
My haul from Portland Retro Game Expo~
Had a great time with @samwithoutaplan.bsky.social. It definitely felt WAY bigger this year.
Had a great time with @samwithoutaplan.bsky.social. It definitely felt WAY bigger this year.
"How do our couch cushions keep getting caved in on top?"
View of the couch from our living room camera:
View of the couch from our living room camera:
October 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
"How do our couch cushions keep getting caved in on top?"
View of the couch from our living room camera:
View of the couch from our living room camera:
A week and a half ago, Rainie started randomly limping. No clue why. Vet is unsure. She's supposed to take it easy (Trazadone and rest) but she gets super zoomies when she comes out of it. She doesn't yelp, always wants to play, but still favors it.
X-Ray next Monday, but this is super stressful.
X-Ray next Monday, but this is super stressful.
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
A week and a half ago, Rainie started randomly limping. No clue why. Vet is unsure. She's supposed to take it easy (Trazadone and rest) but she gets super zoomies when she comes out of it. She doesn't yelp, always wants to play, but still favors it.
X-Ray next Monday, but this is super stressful.
X-Ray next Monday, but this is super stressful.
I see she went for a much different profession than her cousins
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I see she went for a much different profession than her cousins
I tried to lookup gameplay. When I skipped around the video I either saw nothing but grey fog and BLOOM or the same Terminator Skull loading screen.
October 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I tried to lookup gameplay. When I skipped around the video I either saw nothing but grey fog and BLOOM or the same Terminator Skull loading screen.