VirtuaCritic
@virtuacritic.bsky.social
Game critic (20 years and still counting)
https://virtuacritic.bearblog.dev/
Noisy Pixel, SUPERJUMP Magazine, Old School Gamer Magazine
https://virtuacritic.bearblog.dev/
Noisy Pixel, SUPERJUMP Magazine, Old School Gamer Magazine
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Just a reminder that our new issue, is now on sale. It features Shadow Of The Colossus and tributes to our friend Nick Thorpe.
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Just a reminder that our new issue, is now on sale. It features Shadow Of The Colossus and tributes to our friend Nick Thorpe.
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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Forgive an older guy a little rambling, but I just want to talk a little bit about the state of games media. The written kind, in particular. There was a time where this could be an actual full-time job for many, but that was decades ago. It became a side hustle for 95% when the magazines died out.
January 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Forgive an older guy a little rambling, but I just want to talk a little bit about the state of games media. The written kind, in particular. There was a time where this could be an actual full-time job for many, but that was decades ago. It became a side hustle for 95% when the magazines died out.
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With Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights available now in the west, we spoke with the devs to learn what sets this fantasy #otome apart.
Please share!
Read here: noisypixel.net/temirana-luc...
Please share!
Read here: noisypixel.net/temirana-luc...
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
With Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights available now in the west, we spoke with the devs to learn what sets this fantasy #otome apart.
Please share!
Read here: noisypixel.net/temirana-luc...
Please share!
Read here: noisypixel.net/temirana-luc...
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Noisy Pixel Magazine is live now on our Patreon for all Subscribers (free and paid).
Thanks for the year of support on our quest to make a magazine. We're working towards physical distribution, and every sub on our Patreon helps us get there.
Please share! patreon.com/noisypixel
Thanks for the year of support on our quest to make a magazine. We're working towards physical distribution, and every sub on our Patreon helps us get there.
Please share! patreon.com/noisypixel
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Noisy Pixel Magazine is live now on our Patreon for all Subscribers (free and paid).
Thanks for the year of support on our quest to make a magazine. We're working towards physical distribution, and every sub on our Patreon helps us get there.
Please share! patreon.com/noisypixel
Thanks for the year of support on our quest to make a magazine. We're working towards physical distribution, and every sub on our Patreon helps us get there.
Please share! patreon.com/noisypixel
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I’ve finally put out my top 5 games list for 2025. However, I set up an intro do better at letting our audience know who we are.
I appreciate this year of growth. We WILL hit 100k subs this year. Be excited: youtu.be/xxYexh7a64g?...
I appreciate this year of growth. We WILL hit 100k subs this year. Be excited: youtu.be/xxYexh7a64g?...
January 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I’ve finally put out my top 5 games list for 2025. However, I set up an intro do better at letting our audience know who we are.
I appreciate this year of growth. We WILL hit 100k subs this year. Be excited: youtu.be/xxYexh7a64g?...
I appreciate this year of growth. We WILL hit 100k subs this year. Be excited: youtu.be/xxYexh7a64g?...
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Will you find your next gaming obsession among the titles we're playing this month?
Story by Bryan Finck, Ben Rowan, Cat Webling, Vitor Costa, Jahan Khan, and Matthew Lawrence
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-37/
Story by Bryan Finck, Ben Rowan, Cat Webling, Vitor Costa, Jahan Khan, and Matthew Lawrence
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-37/
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Will you find your next gaming obsession among the titles we're playing this month?
Story by Bryan Finck, Ben Rowan, Cat Webling, Vitor Costa, Jahan Khan, and Matthew Lawrence
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-37/
Story by Bryan Finck, Ben Rowan, Cat Webling, Vitor Costa, Jahan Khan, and Matthew Lawrence
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-37/
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We're excited to reveal our latest video essay, which is all about Mamoru Oshii's brilliant #AngelsEgg and its significant influence on some of our favourite video games.
Script: @brandonrchinn.bsky.social
Narration: @catwebling.bsky.social
Editor: @nomibelle.bsky.social
Script: @brandonrchinn.bsky.social
Narration: @catwebling.bsky.social
Editor: @nomibelle.bsky.social
How the Haunting and Mysterious Angel's Egg Influenced Video Games
YouTube video by SUPERJUMP
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:41 AM
We're excited to reveal our latest video essay, which is all about Mamoru Oshii's brilliant #AngelsEgg and its significant influence on some of our favourite video games.
Script: @brandonrchinn.bsky.social
Narration: @catwebling.bsky.social
Editor: @nomibelle.bsky.social
Script: @brandonrchinn.bsky.social
Narration: @catwebling.bsky.social
Editor: @nomibelle.bsky.social
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on fire today! I reviewed Cassette Boy.
Fans of solo-developed indies will easily love this creative puzzle action game. It reminded me of 3D Dot Game Heroes meets Fez lol
Fans of solo-developed indies will easily love this creative puzzle action game. It reminded me of 3D Dot Game Heroes meets Fez lol
January 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
on fire today! I reviewed Cassette Boy.
Fans of solo-developed indies will easily love this creative puzzle action game. It reminded me of 3D Dot Game Heroes meets Fez lol
Fans of solo-developed indies will easily love this creative puzzle action game. It reminded me of 3D Dot Game Heroes meets Fez lol
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🌸 Issue 464 of Hanafuda Report is out now: hanafuda.report/issues/464/
Here's what Switch games to look out for in 2026 - Hanafuda Report
hanafuda.report
January 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM
🌸 Issue 464 of Hanafuda Report is out now: hanafuda.report/issues/464/
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The first issue of 2026! ⤵️
Features links to @oliwelsh.bsky.social, @solfleet.bsky.social, @robinbombus.bsky.social, @plante.bsky.social, @virtuacritic.bsky.social, @theloniusly.bsky.social and others. 🤙
Start the year off with some certified good reads. 😊
Features links to @oliwelsh.bsky.social, @solfleet.bsky.social, @robinbombus.bsky.social, @plante.bsky.social, @virtuacritic.bsky.social, @theloniusly.bsky.social and others. 🤙
Start the year off with some certified good reads. 😊
🌸 Issue 464 of Hanafuda Report is out now: hanafuda.report/issues/464/
Here's what Switch games to look out for in 2026 - Hanafuda Report
hanafuda.report
January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The first issue of 2026! ⤵️
Features links to @oliwelsh.bsky.social, @solfleet.bsky.social, @robinbombus.bsky.social, @plante.bsky.social, @virtuacritic.bsky.social, @theloniusly.bsky.social and others. 🤙
Start the year off with some certified good reads. 😊
Features links to @oliwelsh.bsky.social, @solfleet.bsky.social, @robinbombus.bsky.social, @plante.bsky.social, @virtuacritic.bsky.social, @theloniusly.bsky.social and others. 🤙
Start the year off with some certified good reads. 😊
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The @superjumpmagazine.com team is currently building our latest huge GOTY piece. As usual, I'll be looking for collaborators from other publications to join as guests. Let me know if you're interested! We have plenty of time - we won't publish until the end of January. 👋
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
The @superjumpmagazine.com team is currently building our latest huge GOTY piece. As usual, I'll be looking for collaborators from other publications to join as guests. Let me know if you're interested! We have plenty of time - we won't publish until the end of January. 👋
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We review A LOT of indie games at Noisy Pixel. Today, we've curated our top 30 most must-play creative games we've covered this year.
Please support indie teams as we head into 2026, and thank you for making this year an adventure.
The list: noisypixel.net/top-30-indie...
Please support indie teams as we head into 2026, and thank you for making this year an adventure.
The list: noisypixel.net/top-30-indie...
December 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We review A LOT of indie games at Noisy Pixel. Today, we've curated our top 30 most must-play creative games we've covered this year.
Please support indie teams as we head into 2026, and thank you for making this year an adventure.
The list: noisypixel.net/top-30-indie...
Please support indie teams as we head into 2026, and thank you for making this year an adventure.
The list: noisypixel.net/top-30-indie...
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Anaconda was better than Avatar.
January 2, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Anaconda was better than Avatar.
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"I love a lot of things about Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade, but the lasting moments to me are when things slow down to a mindful halt..."
Story by Jahan Khan.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/diving-into-the-heart-of-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade/
Story by Jahan Khan.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/diving-into-the-heart-of-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade/
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"I love a lot of things about Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade, but the lasting moments to me are when things slow down to a mindful halt..."
Story by Jahan Khan.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/diving-into-the-heart-of-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade/
Story by Jahan Khan.
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/diving-into-the-heart-of-final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade/
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What a lovely tribute. Nick would have been delighted.
On this year's SEGAbits year in review show we introduced a new award celebrating SEGA Writing and Journalism, which we awarded to Nick Thorpe of @retrogamermag.bsky.social - Thank you for everything Nick, you will never be forgotten.
January 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
What a lovely tribute. Nick would have been delighted.
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Happy New Year, everyone! Our final newsletter for 2025 is a curated collection of our greatest stories from the year. We hope you enjoy it, happy reading. 🎉
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/superjump-2025-year-in-review/
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/superjump-2025-year-in-review/
December 31, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Happy New Year, everyone! Our final newsletter for 2025 is a curated collection of our greatest stories from the year. We hope you enjoy it, happy reading. 🎉
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/superjump-2025-year-in-review/
➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/superjump-2025-year-in-review/
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I’ve written for magazines before but this is the first time I’ve seen a book about something I worked on. Very cool.
December 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I’ve written for magazines before but this is the first time I’ve seen a book about something I worked on. Very cool.
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Did you know that the #NES was not #Nintendo's first home game console? Our latest #YouTube short is now live, and showcases our video essay: Nintendo's Road to the NES.
The NES Was Not Nintendo's First Home Game Console...
YouTube video by SUPERJUMP
youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Did you know that the #NES was not #Nintendo's first home game console? Our latest #YouTube short is now live, and showcases our video essay: Nintendo's Road to the NES.
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We'll be running a few tribute pieces in our January issue to celebrate the sad passing of our colleague Nick Thorpe.
What was your favourite article by Nick and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
What was your favourite article by Nick and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
December 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We'll be running a few tribute pieces in our January issue to celebrate the sad passing of our colleague Nick Thorpe.
What was your favourite article by Nick and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
What was your favourite article by Nick and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.