Vincent Acovino
@vincentacovino.bsky.social
producer / games journalist at NPR
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love seeing stories I've been thinking about since i was 12 come to fruition.
On NPR - how the music of Katamari is linked to the genre of Shibuya Kei, and what it all means:
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
On NPR - how the music of Katamari is linked to the genre of Shibuya Kei, and what it all means:
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
How Katamari and Shibuya-Kei tie the world together
www.npr.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
love seeing stories I've been thinking about since i was 12 come to fruition.
On NPR - how the music of Katamari is linked to the genre of Shibuya Kei, and what it all means:
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
On NPR - how the music of Katamari is linked to the genre of Shibuya Kei, and what it all means:
www.npr.org/2025/11/14/n...
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reviewed Silent Hill F, whose tilt towards action is fundamental to depicting Hinako's eruption of rage.
she is a bonafide star in this stellar, sinister, but not especially scary return for the venerable horror series. words over @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/games/782012...
she is a bonafide star in this stellar, sinister, but not especially scary return for the venerable horror series. words over @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/games/782012...
September 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
reviewed Silent Hill F, whose tilt towards action is fundamental to depicting Hinako's eruption of rage.
she is a bonafide star in this stellar, sinister, but not especially scary return for the venerable horror series. words over @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/games/782012...
she is a bonafide star in this stellar, sinister, but not especially scary return for the venerable horror series. words over @theverge.com
www.theverge.com/games/782012...
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I don’t think the saying “we’re so back”applies more than with Silent Hill f, an intoxicating survival horror game that weaves a brilliant fragmented story, has phenomenal atmosphere, and some genuine surprises. Genuinely one of my favorite horror games of all time www.inverse.com/gaming/silen...
'Silent Hill f' Is a Heady, Grisly, and Surprisingly Timely Horror Masterpiece
'Silent Hill f' isn't just a gruesomely glorious return for the legendary franchise, it might genuinely be one the best survival horror games ever made.
www.inverse.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I don’t think the saying “we’re so back”applies more than with Silent Hill f, an intoxicating survival horror game that weaves a brilliant fragmented story, has phenomenal atmosphere, and some genuine surprises. Genuinely one of my favorite horror games of all time www.inverse.com/gaming/silen...
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Aside from being a horrifying idea, it is grimly hilarious that they are doing this to a movie about a family that is undone by new technology.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Orson Welles’ Lost Movie Will Use AI to Reconstruct Missing 43 Minutes
Amazon-backed firm Showrunner, led by Edward Saatchi, is using the film as a test case for how Hollywood can overhaul production. The results won't be commercialized — the tech giant hasn't obtained r...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Aside from being a horrifying idea, it is grimly hilarious that they are doing this to a movie about a family that is undone by new technology.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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Hugely thankful to @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social for coverage of our Games for Palestine charity bundle in @aftermath.site - a site I'm a huge fan of.
This is a really comprehensive overview of the organizations involved, including @unrwa.org and of the work to get this off the ground <3
This is a really comprehensive overview of the organizations involved, including @unrwa.org and of the work to get this off the ground <3
10 months in the making, Play for Peace bundle launches to raise money for Palestinian Aid: aftermath.site/play-for-peace...
September 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Hugely thankful to @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social for coverage of our Games for Palestine charity bundle in @aftermath.site - a site I'm a huge fan of.
This is a really comprehensive overview of the organizations involved, including @unrwa.org and of the work to get this off the ground <3
This is a really comprehensive overview of the organizations involved, including @unrwa.org and of the work to get this off the ground <3
Notes from SGF: Resident Evil was underwhelming, Pragmata ripped, and a whole bunch of indies impressed.
More at NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/06/14/g...
More at NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/06/14/g...
I played the new Resident Evil — and a whole lot more. Here are my thoughts
The annual Play Days showcase was far more interesting than the reveals themselves.
www.npr.org
June 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Notes from SGF: Resident Evil was underwhelming, Pragmata ripped, and a whole bunch of indies impressed.
More at NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/06/14/g...
More at NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/06/14/g...
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Here's the other: Two weeks ago, over Zoom, I spoke with Quarter Up founder Mike Willette about Invincible VS, the new 3V3 tag fighter.
Yesterday, before the final day of SGF, I went to Skybound's Beverly Hills office to play it for an hour. Holy shit, y'all.
www.gamespot.com/articles/inv...
Yesterday, before the final day of SGF, I went to Skybound's Beverly Hills office to play it for an hour. Holy shit, y'all.
www.gamespot.com/articles/inv...
June 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Here's the other: Two weeks ago, over Zoom, I spoke with Quarter Up founder Mike Willette about Invincible VS, the new 3V3 tag fighter.
Yesterday, before the final day of SGF, I went to Skybound's Beverly Hills office to play it for an hour. Holy shit, y'all.
www.gamespot.com/articles/inv...
Yesterday, before the final day of SGF, I went to Skybound's Beverly Hills office to play it for an hour. Holy shit, y'all.
www.gamespot.com/articles/inv...
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The theme for tonight seems to be sequels to 7/10 games that have a loyal following of reddit guys who get wildly defensive about liking it.
June 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The theme for tonight seems to be sequels to 7/10 games that have a loyal following of reddit guys who get wildly defensive about liking it.
At SGF with NPR! In addition to a beefy radio story we’re doing for All Things Considered about VR, going to post some more incremental impressions and updates here, as I play through the dozens of game appointments I have this weekend…
June 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
At SGF with NPR! In addition to a beefy radio story we’re doing for All Things Considered about VR, going to post some more incremental impressions and updates here, as I play through the dozens of game appointments I have this weekend…
NPR let me go long on my post-GDC dispatch, which gets at the many tensions around layoffs, generative AI, and inflated budgets that the industry is grappling with right now.
You should listen if only for Keita Takahashi's very blunt assessment of AI.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
You should listen if only for Keita Takahashi's very blunt assessment of AI.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The video game industry at a crossroads
Podcast Episode · Consider This from NPR · 04/05/2025 · 10m
podcasts.apple.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
NPR let me go long on my post-GDC dispatch, which gets at the many tensions around layoffs, generative AI, and inflated budgets that the industry is grappling with right now.
You should listen if only for Keita Takahashi's very blunt assessment of AI.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
You should listen if only for Keita Takahashi's very blunt assessment of AI.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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I love the new episode of The MinnMax Show, it captures the excitement, confusion, and hot takes only available at the big unveiling of a new console.
Any help sharing The MinnMax Show is appreciated! youtu.be/zqUsDdnxqKM
Any help sharing The MinnMax Show is appreciated! youtu.be/zqUsDdnxqKM
The new episode of The MinnMax Show is live, with @gameonysus.bsky.social, @kelslewin.bsky.social, @jacobgeller.com, @leovader.com, and @yozetty.bsky.social unpacking their full thoughts on the big Switch 2 Direct. It's a fun one! youtu.be/zqUsDdnxqKM
April 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I love the new episode of The MinnMax Show, it captures the excitement, confusion, and hot takes only available at the big unveiling of a new console.
Any help sharing The MinnMax Show is appreciated! youtu.be/zqUsDdnxqKM
Any help sharing The MinnMax Show is appreciated! youtu.be/zqUsDdnxqKM
90 dollar physical cartridges is actually evil. I loved collecting Switch physicals and now that's a legitimately difficult purchase to justify
April 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
90 dollar physical cartridges is actually evil. I loved collecting Switch physicals and now that's a legitimately difficult purchase to justify
A game I played at GDC and was v much endeared by is now out!
There were like 5 bug games at Day of the Devs and they all ripped
There were like 5 bug games at Day of the Devs and they all ripped
It's all happening here: store.steampowered.com/app/1985740/...
Bugaboo Pocket on Steam
A virtual pet game starring bugs from land, air and sea! Play as a research scientist living in a cabin with just your bugs and a penpal for company. Spoil them with pets, minigames, food and furnitur...
store.steampowered.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A game I played at GDC and was v much endeared by is now out!
There were like 5 bug games at Day of the Devs and they all ripped
There were like 5 bug games at Day of the Devs and they all ripped
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It's all happening here: store.steampowered.com/app/1985740/...
Bugaboo Pocket on Steam
A virtual pet game starring bugs from land, air and sea! Play as a research scientist living in a cabin with just your bugs and a penpal for company. Spoil them with pets, minigames, food and furnitur...
store.steampowered.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's all happening here: store.steampowered.com/app/1985740/...
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i typed this faster than i can think techcrunch.com/2025/04/02/t...
The Nintendo Switch 2 release date is June 5 | TechCrunch
Nintendo unveiled new details on Wednesday about its hugely anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console, which will be the company's first new console
techcrunch.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
i typed this faster than i can think techcrunch.com/2025/04/02/t...
Sakurai should end every direct till the end of time
April 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Sakurai should end every direct till the end of time
Vanilla Wind Waker vs the remaster is the most bizarre Nintendo decision I’ve seen in a long time. Purely from a Nintendo centric financial standpoint
April 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Vanilla Wind Waker vs the remaster is the most bizarre Nintendo decision I’ve seen in a long time. Purely from a Nintendo centric financial standpoint
The partner showcase isn’t that meaningful to me but this is definitely big for the many, many people I know who are only plugged into the Nintendo infrastructure.
April 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The partner showcase isn’t that meaningful to me but this is definitely big for the many, many people I know who are only plugged into the Nintendo infrastructure.
The biggest twist of the direct is the upgrade pack lmao. Like a knife to the heart
April 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The biggest twist of the direct is the upgrade pack lmao. Like a knife to the heart
Metroid Prime 4 mouse controls is actually cracked
April 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Metroid Prime 4 mouse controls is actually cracked
Showing upgraded jamboree instead of Tears of the Kingdom is top tier Nintendo trolling
April 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Showing upgraded jamboree instead of Tears of the Kingdom is top tier Nintendo trolling
Nintendo answering the burning questions
April 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Nintendo answering the burning questions
Was afraid replaying Bioshock 1 was going to be a case of “revisiting your formative adolescent media and being disappointed” and that is very much not the case.
Also kind of a shock to see how scripted those first few hours are (to its benefit!)
Also kind of a shock to see how scripted those first few hours are (to its benefit!)
March 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Was afraid replaying Bioshock 1 was going to be a case of “revisiting your formative adolescent media and being disappointed” and that is very much not the case.
Also kind of a shock to see how scripted those first few hours are (to its benefit!)
Also kind of a shock to see how scripted those first few hours are (to its benefit!)
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At GDC 2025, we attended a presentation from Atlus' Lead Battle Planner Kenichi Goto going over the potential of turn-based battle systems through the lens of Metaphor: ReFantazio: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1706...
March 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
At GDC 2025, we attended a presentation from Atlus' Lead Battle Planner Kenichi Goto going over the potential of turn-based battle systems through the lens of Metaphor: ReFantazio: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1706...