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🎙️On the baunfire Gaming Podcast #407 we chat about GameStop’s PS5 Pro shenanigans, Ubisoft Massive’s new role and much more. 🟪Listen: tr.ee/xtlodh62RX 🟪Watch: youtu.be/0XM1tKKA42M #gamestop #ubisoft #callofduty

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For a long time I've supported making game review scores a measure of recommendation rather than of quality.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I genuinely feel so lucky to have upgraded when I did. I got a 5070 Ti 16gb card for MSRP ($750) and upgraded to 64gb of DDR5 RAM for $200 (now the kits would be >$1,000). It's insane.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If people think the next generation gaming consoles are going to be too expensive just wait until they see how much a decent gaming PC from scratch will be. Especially if hardware prices don't improve/get worse.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy Mass Effect Monday! What character from the Trilogy or Andromeda do you most want to see in the next game? #masseffect

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Good morning and happy Monday.☕️ How was your weekend?

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My current gaming thoughts: - Still playing a lot of Battlefield 6 and loving it - Gears of War: E-Day has grabbed me more than previous titles - Witcher 3 Remaster still hasn't clicked and feels bad IMO - Getting hyped for Modern Warfare 4 - Hopeful for Mass Effect's N7 Day 2026

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We have to stop believing the forecasts of people who are making money from this. Don't think for a second that they are going to do anything to relieve the crunch. A crash is the only relief I can see and there's a lot of people who will try to keep that from happening.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I won't pretend to be a big Gears of War fan but so far E-Day is awesome and I'm enjoying the origin story since I don't know much about the lore outside of random bits. #xbox Here's a link to the first ~30 minutes on Xbox Series X in Balanced mode: youtu.be/-h_Lf4SPMZY

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Gears of War: E-Day | First 30 Minutes | Xbox Series X Balanced Mode

YouTube video by baundiesel

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the baunfire Gaming Podcast @thebaunfire.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Episode #407 will be delayed. I will record it and release it early next week. Here's why: - I've caught a cold and my voice can't hold up to much talking right now - I'm not going to be able to record an episode next week (October 9th)

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy Friday everyone!🥳 What are you up to this weekend?

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I need some more optimism in my life... and I need to stop taking the bait so much. What is making you happy in these strange times?

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I guess all of that hype around the leaked 6/10 review was pointless. I won't pretend to be the biggest Gears of War fan but I am excited to experience the visual spectacle.👀 #xbox

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Gears of War: E-Day Reviews

Gears of War: E-Day is rated 'Mighty' after being reviewed by 36 critics, with an overall average score of 87. It's ranked in the top 2% of games and recommended by 89% of critics.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Meanwhile I've been getting the runaround from Support on recovering one of my accounts for two months.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Some old Andromeda concept art got my mind racing and my speculation rolling when it comes to a Mass Effect 5 teaser we saw a few years ago on N7 Day.🤔 Am I huffing hopium? Probably. Check it out below.👇 #masseffect 🟥: youtu.be/rzod8_7n1Nk

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy Mass Effect Monday! What is your favorite concept art for the next game? #MassEffect

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Good morning and happy Monday.☕️

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Me seeing Zac Taylor remind us who he is as a offensive coordinator:

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John Cena at No Mercy

ALT: John Cena at No Mercy

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the baunfire Gaming Podcast @thebaunfire.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🎙️On the baunfire Gaming Podcast #406 we chat about Xbox’s newest reset, The Division 2 showing off their next DLC and much more. 🟪Listen: tr.ee/xtlodh62RX 🟪Watch: youtu.be/rsBMuq9Jjdk #xbox #thedivision2 #masseffect

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Catching up on the Legacy Manhunts in The Division 2 and was reminded how pretty the game is all of these years later.⭕️ #TheDivision2

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

As long as it's Cavill again.😅

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

At this point... why not? Let's get freaking weird with it. lol

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'll keep that in mind.😁

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yeeees! I was afraid no DLC would happen. Might need to do another playthrough before it comes out.😅

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Talking about The Division in my podcast today felt nostalgic... reminded me of when the thumbnails looked like this😅:

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You aren't ugly. You look great. Happy to see you living your best life Mab.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I hate layoffs as a person, I hate the things they're doing to lessen the value of their offerings as a consumer but what they're doing makes sense from a high level. Should that matter to me? I'll talk more about that in this week's @thebaunfire.bsky.social Gaming Podcast.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My simplest take on what's going on with Xbox is that due to Game Pass and COVID they grew way too fast and got way too little return on that investment. Now they're shrinking down to a more viable sized platform as they head towards a new console generation under new leadership.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy Friday everyone!🥳 What are you up to this weekend?

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not a concert combo I ever expected to see but I won't say I'm not considering grabbing a couple tickets.😅

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What's the next game that you're excited about?🤔

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I loved the nod to the folks who glitched into Central Park back in The Division 1.😅 Excited to check out The Echoes Of Central Park DLC for The Division 2 on November 3rd!

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚀On the Mass Effect HYPEcast #016 we speculate about N7 Day 2026, chat about how EA’s acquisition may impact BioWare and much more. 🟦Listen: tr.ee/mli-vkW3sM 🟥Watch: youtu.be/POubFdh-UIU #masseffect #bioware #N7day

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I wish gamers would take more of a "observe and react" method of interacting with changes in the games industry. Too many people try to play armchair business analyst when most of us don't know shit about fuck which makes most of our hot takes reactionary and ignorant.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The hype around The Division 2's upcoming The Echoes Of Central Park DLC has me wanting to catch up. It looks like I dropped out before the Burden Of Truth Manhunt.😅 Any tips on content to focus on completing and gear to focus on farming?⭕ #TheDivision2

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

After Xbox's newest round of layoffs and reorganization we are seeing their vision for a more streamlined and (hopefully) more efficient company come to fruition. I have thoughts. Check out the video below.🎮 #xbox 🟥: youtu.be/3IcvspY6jww

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Me and a bunch of other people talking about the video game industry on social media like we know anything or have anything interesting to say:

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Patrick Star: Btweers - Spongebob Squarepants

ALT: Patrick Star: Btweers - Spongebob Squarepants

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Both but more of the first one.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

You never fail to have the most predictably bad takes. No one under 20 cares because 343/Halo Studios has mismanaged the brand since they took it over and now the brand will be under studios that can bring that audience back in. Don't let anyone interrupt your bait posting though.

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baun @baundiesel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'd rather this and them make Fallout than to be shuttered entirely but I don't disagree. It still bums me out that The Outer World 2 wasn't more universally enjoyed... it's one of my favorite games in a long time.🙃 I do fear that folks like Josh Sawyer could end up bouncing after this. We'll see.

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