iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Andrew Bluett @drubie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Bungie's ambitions nearly destroyed them, but it also produced one of the most influential video games of all time, for the second time. The Halo 2 Retrospective is now live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMxQ...

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The Halo 2 Retrospective

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downchasm @downchasm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do you have any questions for the phantasmagorical pixel artist @frankiepixel.bsky.social? We're soliciting for our Halloween episode on pixelated horror. But any questions for our guest or about video game horror are welcome! Use the form below! forms.gle/4dxdHdf3kCov...

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Brain Lord's Halloween question

This week we're talking to Francis Coulombe, creator of Look Outside, about pixelated horror. Please share your thoughts or questions about anything related to video game horror, the lower fidelity th...

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videogame history @vghistory.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

dinky kong, oric (1983) gamefaqs.gamespot.com/oric1/312806...

a man, running away from a large ape throwing wooden barrels and a fireball.

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In case you missed it! Part 1 of our Boku Lets Play/Retrospective/analysis/thinkin'-bout-video-games project is live! This covers all the spoiler free stuff with the story beats and ending coming in one week. youtu.be/7lvWBrs2hZA?...

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Our Summer With Boku Pt. 1 - BRAIN LORDS EP 43

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today we're recording with the #1 Natsumon fan, @rdbaaa.space so if you have any stories, please send them so we can read them!

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are you a fan of Boku no Natsuyasumi? We need your help! Whether you've played the game or even just watched a let's play, tell us about what made it special to you using the form below! Want to have it read on air? Email an mp3 to brainlordspod@gmail.com forms.gle/4YPnp13KaWQe...

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Your story with Boku

Are you a fan of Boku no Natsuyasumi or the Natsumon Series? Tell us about it! What drew you to the game or what stories do you have playing it? Have you played it once a day in August?

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Vivian (Now Loading) @aeonlamb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

more videogames should have a dedicated button to talking to a little freak of a woman

Button prompt to press Z to talk to Midna

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DOKI DOKI CRT PIXEL @crtpixel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

GIMMICK! SUNSOFT 1992 FAMICOM

Gimmick at peace on a cliff side lookout over the water while seagulls fly overhead

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chiba_latte @chibalatte.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Someone is into shmups at the local rescue

Screenshot of cat adoption page with multiple cats with shmup names (Gradius, Raiden, Twinbee, Garegga)

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This week on Brainlords were talking about decorating the Criterion Closet with rows of Amiibos. Ever finish a watching something and go "that was a video game ass movie"? Returning guest @gyarughouls.bsky.social helps us make the ultimate letterboxed list. youtu.be/Q4MrGZqAiNs?...

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Video Game Ahh Movies - BRAIN LORDS EP 42 feat. bansheebeat

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Jorge is currently playing: - Metroid - Copy Kitty - Inscryption - Boku No Natsuyasumi 2

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台羽正 @tadashidaiba.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

1997

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In our newest episode of Brain Lords, returning guest @strucci.bsky.social helps us answer the question: Are you actually breaking the rules if the game lets you be evil? Join us as we judge each other for hitting Whacka, the ultimate test of morality. youtu.be/ABmgDDdo4pk?...

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Morally Gray Gaming - BRAIN LORDS EP 41 feat. Shannon Strucci

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Cαrínα ᓚᘏᗢ @carina.delachancla.com · 15/08/2026

Yes, please be to me all the harb you has

From the game Ys III on Sega Genesis taken on a crt tv. A shop menu is on the screen and the current selection says “Buy some harb.”

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Kyle is currently playing: - Isles of Sea and Sky - Love Eternal - Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom - Boku No Natsuyasumi 2

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Tonight we're recording our next episode called "Video Game Ass Movies." Comment your favorite movies that feel like a video game. Whether that be by their structure, style, score, whatever!

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We're doing and episode recounting our first playthrough of 2 this month doing it one day at a time and we'd be delighted if you wrote in about that experience when we record it early September! Now that I'm familiar with the island after the first week it's really become something special.

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Are you playing it every day this month as well?

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Our next episode is about morality in video games! Do you have any moral choices in games you loved? How about games that made being "bad" compelling? Any questions or comments welcome. forms.gle/cjiJddwAkWRt...

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Brain Lords Podcast question

This week we're talking about morality in video games. What are your favorite games to be evil in? What is the hardest moral choice you've ever made in a video game? Any questions or types of response...

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This week is a crossover with @selectandstart.bsky.social! Using art criticism, philosophy, business analytics and Heat (1995) we determine exactly how to calculate if a game is "worth it". Don't believe us? Find out here! youtu.be/UxfI-zJJvIo?...

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What Makes a Game Worth It - BRAIN LORDS EP 40 feat. Keifer Lirette

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are currently on day 3, but it is not too late to catch up! We will be playing using @hilltopworks.bsky.social fantastic translation. Patching instructions and translation files can be found here: www.patreon.com/hilltopworks...

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Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 English Patch Release! | Hilltop

After eleven months of work, I am beyond proud to present the long-awaited English patch for one of the most special games ever to grace the

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Cool Box Art @coolboxart.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken Hen / PlayStation 2 / Millennium Kitchen / 2002

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Play along with us! We're having a summer game club for an upcoming episode on Boku no Natsuyasumi 2. Play one in-game day ever day of August.

Brain Lords our summer with boku begins soon! Play one day in game every day of august along with us.

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This week on Brain Lords ever linger on a vista, or leave some suboptimal gear on because it was cooler? No need to press F to pay respect we already can do that...using our MINDS! Find out how every game could be an RPG below. youtu.be/4YGtNKrk5ms?...

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Every Game is an RPG - BRAIN LORDS EP 39

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Chairman George @superbunnyhop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Let's have an Odyssey party! Please give a warm welcome to Gamer Homer, who will be spending today discussing very serious literature art history topics such as translating the bing-bongs, tasteful male nudity, brain goop and the 1996 Atlantis Summer Games: youtu.be/0dRvg4Xa3zE

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Gamer Homer's Top 6 Odyssey Things

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Regulus @sirknightbot.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

When your dad's holographic ghost gifts you a sick new pair of kicks (2020)

I pen and marker illustration of the holographic projection of Dr. Light from the Mega Man X series. He is presenting some fancy new boots.

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We're recording with @selectandstart.bsky.social this week taking questions for the next episode: What makes a game worth it? Any questions welcome but we'd love to hear what "worth it" means to you or coming from someone else! forms.gle/sDU3wjkCs8QN...

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Brain Lords Podcast question

This week we're asking the question: what makes a game worth it? Any questions welcome but especially ones about what makes a game worth it to you or as a recommendation from someone else.

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台羽正 @tadashidaiba.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

1993

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Video Game Art Archive @gameartarchive.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Cover Artwork

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Nobody pointed out that I said Brian Lords instead of Brain Lords, so either you'll all very kind or just as tired as I am.

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This week on Brian Lords, let's duel! We discuss why we play digital card games over physical ones as well as the history of video game card games from humble GB adaptations to the modern Roguelike Deck builders. It's your move! youtu.be/HChXFs9Av6U?...

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Video Games About Card Games - BRAIN LORDS EP 38

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Andrew Bluett @drubie.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Eyes up, Spartans! The Halo Retrospective is here, just in time for Bungie Day! youtu.be/XFvtvZICwNI

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The Halo Retrospective

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maud @peloriemate.net · 04/07/2026

not gonna say it again

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Sean | Zimmerit @sean.zimmerit.moe · 28/06/2026

Kow Yokoyama cover for PC Engine insert that appeared in Famicom magazine (date unknown, grabbed from a Mercari listing)

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Chairman George @superbunnyhop.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The episode's out, and I helped record it! This panel was funniest thing I've seen in months, highly recommend: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJcC...

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Cursed Switch eShop Games - BRAIN LORDS EP 37

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Standard Issue Computing @standardissuecomputing.blog · 25/06/2026

I just opened up the manual in my copy of Shadow Hearts for the first time and found these hand-written/drawn notes and map!

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This week we take a look back at our Cursed Switch eShop Games Panel we hosted at Momocon AND we have the archive audio and slides of the panel itself! If you weren't able to attend at the ungodly morning hours, we're bringing the eSlop right to your home! youtu.be/GJcCX79sYEk

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Moook @moook.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Shadow Tower [1998] From Software - PlayStation

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Possum A-ko @kaiserbeamz.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Mamoru Oshii, Yoshiyuki Tomino, and Bart.

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Brain Lords Podcast @brainlordspod.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

This week we're talking about video game card games! Got any stories or questions about things like Pokemon TCG for Gameboy, Megaman Bettle Network, Slay the Spire, whatever! If it's got random little rectangles we want to hear about it! forms.gle/iEuK6ReQQ8dx...

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Brainlords Podcast question.

This week we're talking about card game video games. Ask us (or tell us any stories) about anything but especially things like digital versions of collectible card games, games with card based mechani...

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JMV @jmanvelez.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I'm blown away by how well Unbroken Hollower has been received! Here's the artwork for it, a new personal fav of mine 🐭 Mina is goin places!

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