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Matthew Buzzi @buzzi.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Replaying The Witcher 3 (NG+) with the next-gen update on PC for the first time and can't stop taking screenshots as I travel It was already in my top 3 all time, even more stunning now [1440p, RT Ultra, RTX 5070 Ti]

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Matthew Buzzi @buzzi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A beautiful sunset on MAMDANI'S NEW YORK tonight 😌

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Matthew Buzzi @buzzi.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Chelsea, world champions! What an outing

Matthew Buzzi @buzzi.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Tough task but gave it a shot~

Matthew Buzzi @buzzi.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Had a super busy week covering Computex. Taiwan showed me a great time in my few free hours, which is a testament to what an interesting place it is

The center courtyard of Longshan temple in Taipei

Distant view of Taipei from adjacent hillside

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Matthew Buzzi @buzzi.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Every new detail that comes out about Switch 2 since the stream ended

1. DREAD DELUSION The most engrossing game world in 2024. Its worldbuilding, writing, and atmosphere operate at such a high level—especially for a small team—with a striking visual style all its own. It left the most lasting impression on me this year and, I suspect, will do so for far longer.

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2. Helldivers 2 Launching in February has somewhat diminished its impact by the end of the year, but looking back on 2024, I loved HD2. A great time, every time. Succeeds as a unique live game, a silly satirical sandbox, and an intense shooter. A generator for great gaming memories with friends.

3. Balatro I admire the simple genius of Balatro's design as much as I enjoy playing it. Throw the rules of poker out the window, manipulate your deck, hunt for synergies, and watch the numbers run up. So much style in a small space, and that theme song...!

4. Astro Bot Distilled joy. In addition to its hyper-inventive levels and powers, there are so many small touches that did not remotely *need* to be there, but bring a smile to your face because they are. For me, the Sony nostalgia is just a foot note in this pure expression of fun and creativity.

5. Dragon's Dogma II For all its attributes, DD2 is at its best as an exploration simulator—a feeling I loved, especially early on. The intentional hostility and friction were big draws for me. There was a time I thought this may be my GOTY, but the second half didn't quite hold its spell over me.

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6. Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Like Remake, it feels like a miracle Rebirth exists. It (mostly) succeeds in modernizing its open map, and combat is thrilling, but it's lovable chiefly for the characters and small stories. Sidetracked by its (too many?) side missions, I need to finish out the story

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7. Marvel Rivals Yes it's Marvel, and yes, it's a hero shooter OW clone, but it's also...good? Fun, fast, and stylish, Rivals really filled a growing void for this type of game. Suited well to casual and competitive play, with a big, varied roster. A very pleasant surprise I will continue to play.

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8. Unicorn Overlord A serviceably generic fantasy story with nice art, but that's secondary to the gameplay. Unicorn Overlord is mix of things I enjoy about tactics, strategy, and RPGs, assembled in a way that hooked me for many hours. The writing is exactly as expected, but a good overall package.

9. Age of Mythology: Retold As much as I played Age of Empires, AoM always had a special place in my heart, and it was great to revisit a remastered version. They put care into it, added content, and made it really enjoyable to play years later while keeping the charm.

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10. Tactical Breach Wizards Uncommonly funny writing and premise make it especially memorable. My love for it lessened a little as I accepted it was more of a puzzle game than strategy or tactics game, but it's very clever.