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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Glad you're still with us, my friend. And that you will be for a long, long time.

Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I had no idea how much death-defiance was behind the "no CJ tonight" in this 9/21 @p1podcast.com post. If you know Chris Johnston/@superpac.bsky.social at all -- personally, as an EGM reader, etc.-- you HAVE to listen to the latest episode. Chris, I'm so glad you're OK. What a harrowing experience.

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Yeah, I’m totally mid-30s now.

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If that be my legacy… (I think it’s been like 5 years at this point. Crazy.)

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Will do. Thanks for the reminder, Alexa.

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I hate that the first thing I think of now when I see that amazing image is the “no X-Men or Fantastic Four”-era version they put on T-shirts.

Ha… Yeah, Texas does high school football like no one else, that’s for sure.

I grew up rooting for—and wanting to go to—the University of Texas. Instead, I went to the University of Tennessee. And I've been a proud Vol ever since. Today, my two UTs face off for the first time in my life. Not a bad way to spend the last day of my 40s. GO VOLS!!!

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Fair enough. The original design of that store had a lot more Marvel stuff in it, but the license didn’t allow for it. Alpha was there out of necessity. 😀 The Slingers suits dated back to Edge of Time. The only one I remember being truly new was Spider-Carnage. Oh, and Superior! Which was brand new

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As someone who worked on both ASM games, I feel I can pretty confidently say, no, it didn’t. 😀 But maybe I’m wrong! What set it apart for you there? The comic book store, maybe?

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Same, but it did literally inspire Disney Infinity, so it definitely had some significance. I’ve actually heard the Cars games were good for what they were, too.

True, but those were PS2/Xbox. Incredibly biased here, but I thought The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America were at least “pretty good/solid.”

Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You know you’re a retro gamer when the tiny background rainbow that kinda-sorta looks like the LJN logo is what catches your eye in a train station ad.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Focus on family” is never a bad call.

Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Just saw this, and I’m so sorry to hear they’ve let you go. If there’s anything I can do to help with anything, just ask.

Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Juan is one of my favorite people I’ve ever worked with, period.

Juan Vaca @juancow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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I am part of this round of layoffs and am seeking new opportunities. If your team needs a narrative director / storyteller, please reach out.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I hate the only way I can keep my collection of officially licensed NES Batmen complete is to pay more than I did for these combined, for like 1/8 the plastic.

PrimeOp (from ScrollBoos) @scrollboss.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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"It's #BatmanDay, he's gonna link to that 2021 Sprite Showcase he did again!" ALMOST. I found the file for the small 2022 update and, since this site lets us do bigger uploads, I'm just posting it right here!

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Quote post this with a picture of the aircraft you'll accept as a bribe.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Looks amazing, Joe! Thanks for sharing.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Shame on me for not responding with this right away.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

So true! I mean…it’s really hard to recommend to a modern gamer today. But it was very much a “founding father” of superhero games, and arguably even gaming in general. Essential Mt. Rushmore material! 😀

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The TL;DW on (probable) gaming firsts highlighted in my video. You can also add first game ever awarded Game of the Year by a magazine (source: a search I did of @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social’s archive when it launched).

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Legitimately curious if they’re deliberately halving sauce portions for 40-nugget customers or if they’re just that bad at math.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

(See my response in this thread, written before I read this.)

Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Your legendary hatred for that Adventures — I still remember your demoing the trip to enter the shop for me, which is about all I’ve seen of it — causes me to think of you right away whenever it’s mentioned.

Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

They make good stuff there. Congrats!

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

That’s definitely cooler than planting your foot bard on uneven ground.

Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Playing soccer literally GAVE me a bad knee. 😀

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Hot Blooded Tough Guy Rusty Shackles @rustyshackles.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

final day! i should mention the ones marked as clearance ALSO are discounted, so they are 5 instead of 7

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Nick Cagnetti @nickcagnetti.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My Archie in Hell issue 1 variant cover is now up for pre-order over at Stadium Comics. This is the third of the connecting covers I did for the three number 1’s! Should I post the complete image tomorrow to celebrate the launch of Archie issue 1?? 👀 @oni-press.bsky.social @archiecomics.bsky.social

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Craig Harris @craigharris.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

In the NES universe it's Coyote vs. Ace

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iam8bit @iam8bit.com · 28/08/2026

Today at gamescom we arrived to our station in the business area hall to discover that our two laptops had been stolen over night, despite the presence of Koelnmesse security. We ask that anyone who may have information about what happened to please reach out to us.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If I remember correctly, @jwhdavison.bsky.social’s MGS2 review for OPM wasn’t allowed to mention Raiden.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I think so! It’s basically just “what if Jurassic Park showed up in a 1982 neighborhood?” While not overly bloody, it also doesn’t hold back on dinos munching on people—especially in one scene—so keep that in mind. But 12YO has probably seen worse. It’s more visceral than JP in that regard.

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Chris Baker @cbake.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Just caught The End of Oak Street. So fun. Wishing it was, like, 2004—‘cause I’d totally buy a mediocre tie-in game right now.

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How a Justice League Genesis Game Led to Diablo - An Interview With David Brevik

The Genesis and SNES versions were developed completely independently of each other, by Condor and Blizzard, respectively. The two teams hit it off when they met at CES, combining forces months later to form Blizzard North. Without JL Task Force, there would be no Diablo. youtu.be/s64sGfDwAo4?...

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YouTube video by Chris Baker - SUPERHEROdotVG (Chris Baker)

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…it was cool to see the Injustice games absolutely nail what a story could be in a fighting game. The comic by Tom Taylor was fantastic as well—probably my favorite read of the 2010s. Oh, and speaking of DC fighters, one last anecdote I would have added to you Justice League Task Force chat…

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I was kind of shocked when Capcom just straight up went with my suggestion of “Fate of Two Worlds” as a subtitle—and it came at a time in development when it sounded like we’d actually have a somewhat involved story mode. I always regretted that didn’t happen, but…

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