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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 2h

Been playing Hellraiser since we got the Review key last night... There is A LOT to sift through here but... My big thing though... This is the team. Somebody give these people the BloodRayne keys. Lets bring her back.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Grand Theft Auto VI, is going to be the death of an industry...

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As somebody that only has 2K25, I'm a sad panda.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I did not expect to feel the way I do about Ace Combat 8. Here is my review for it.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Meant to post my Lawn Mowing 2 sim yesterday but I was dead... On the Inside... So here it is now.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is a bummer, but Grave Seasons looks worth whatever wait there is.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New segment I'm workshopping. It's like all the other segments, exactly like it everywhere else, except that I wrote it... Which makes it better...

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Well, this doesn't come as much of a surprise. I was already not confident we would see Kena: Scars of Kosmora this year anyway. Can't wait to play the game when they are finally ready to release it.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My Silent Hill: Townfall review is live, my second of the day. I wanted to love this game so badly. The first maybe 3 hours are phenomenal, then it starts pushing these bizarre and poorly designed elements on you all the time. The combat is an albatross around the game's neck.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Remember when it was theoretically possible to 'catch 'em all'? Neither do I... I'm so old...

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is a blast from the past and a great remaster to get lost in.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I do love how in complete defiance to the genre, Silent Hill: Townfall protagonist Simon has a hand that comes pre jacked up.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So ready for Silent Hill: Townfall! So freaking ready!

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My Marvel's Wolverine Review is done. Overall I liked it but it does sadly suffer from some choices. I don't know where I expected to land honestly, the character does nothing for me but I do like Insomniac so, here we are.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I don't wear Oakley's because I'm not an assistant defensive coordinator. That said, the more annoying this is going to be listening to people bitch that this doesn't include the game. I remember having to listen to it for Mirrors Edge Catalyst and it has never been the issue they want it to be.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is awesome to hear! If you aren't playing Nighthawks you really should be!

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I have done a lot in the past, like, three weeks or so. I feel like shit that I have been lazy this week but my head isnt all here right now. I wrote my Nighthawks review in a litteral brain fog before having mental breakdown.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is absolutely phenomenal, and genuinely shows that Team Ninja has learned from past mistakes. This is them crafting something that could be really special.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Finally finished my Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember impression piece based on my time in the demo. Expect it tomorrow, or... Later today I guess... I have no sense of time. Fuck dude... Fucking fuck.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Have I mentioned how much I love the new traversal elements in Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember?

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Well this is pretty awesome. I have never been quoted before. If you are looking for a vampire experience that really lets you take on the role, I definitely do recommend Nighthawks! Remember to check out our review on Pixle Byte as well.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A little late. I needed yesterday to do nothing I was in a dark place. Anywho, I love the Lufia series so I am very excited to get to play these games. Must be like 20 years since last I played one.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I did a review thing on Nighthawks, which I definitely recommend!

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Platinum #128 - Wolverine Never has their been such a disconnect between the game I played and the game the internet was telling me it is. Is it perfect, no, can I got though a checklist of things I was outright told about that it really isn't, yeah. Freaking crazy.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Here it is my Train Sim World 7 review. I'm a train guy now. I'm that dude from Big Little Lies who played with his trains all day while.... Murder was going on? I never watched the show. The point remains though, I think. I don't remember the point...

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Not gonna lie, the whole face scanned Troy Baker villian thing in Marvel's Wolverine is really fucking throwing me off.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Have I mentioned that Nivalis Nights is probably my most anticipated game right now. I have been excited for this since they showed that first trailer and I genuinely cannot wait.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Well, I dont get collectors editions as much as I used too but went for it anyway with Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave. Love this series so it is always worth it to me.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Valor Mortis wasnt high on my radar... Then I played the demo. I think this has the potential to be high on my list of games this year and I love that they took the time to outline release plans like this. Cannot wait for October.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Lets go over this: 1. That title sounds like AI wrote it. 2. That gameplay looks roouuuugggghhh. 3. She has a shorter skirt, so... There's that... Conclusion: You can sell porn on Steam; I don't get it...

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New thing we are trying out at Pixel Byte, just seems like a fun thing to test out so remember to check it out.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember demo is definitely awesome. A way faster version of its predecessor and I am here for it.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My download is taking forevvvveeeeerrrrr. Cannot wait to play more Team Ninja awesomeness in Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember!

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Babe! Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember limited time alpha beta dropped!

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Everybody is over here playing that claw game and I am just here driving trains in Train Sim World 7. Thank you to #DovetailGames for providing a key, review incoming soon.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Very excited to finally play Hips N Noses because... Well, roguelikes and Management sims are my things. Conceptually reminds me a lot of Moonlighter, so I am pretty in on this. If you are at TGS and get to play, let me know how it is.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Oh no, everybody on X is telling me I shouldnt play Marvel's Wolverine. Guess Im going to play it anyway, cause I fucking feel like...

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The last of my reviews for today and the week. Took me a while to compile my thoughts on The Blood of Dawnwalker, which I liked but was hoping I would like more than I did. It really feels like a game of two halves, having a great idea before doing something less so.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I enjoyed the first Moonlighter a lot, so I was happy the second is more or less more of the same. Its a more bombastic take I think, but you can feel fairly confident if you already enjoy the series there is nothing to worry about.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Roguecraft DX was way more addictive than I expected it would be. It seems simple enough but you can definitely sink your time into it.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Coming out the day before my birthday, hooray! I haven't played Muramasa in forever so I cannot wait for this.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

For your Sunday reading, my thoughts on the Stupid Never Dies demo, which was has vibes and competent design.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One last thing for today, an impression piece for the demo of Final Fantasy Resonance, which I now need in my life more than I ever have. Seriously, I need the game to be released already.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Last review of the day. Starsand Island, which I wanted to really like, but just couldn't get there. I had like 30 hours to go before a game-breaking bug ruined my run, so I would have recommended it despite flaws up until that point...

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Here is my review for Resonance: a Plague Tale Legacy, which I definitely recommend.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Well I said I would get to it eventually. Remember that time they stated Lollipop Chainsaw 2 would be free from the “excessive creative restrictions in the name of DEI.” Yeah, well I remember... So now I just think they don't have any ideas.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

And... I was irresponsible with my money. I have all the others, so I need the Final Fantasy VII Revelation CE... Despite how stupidly expensive it is... But preordered and paid for it... So that's something.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Will cover tomorrow when not lazy but... TGS2026. Apparently this will be a thing. I'll be honest, I was expecting it to be more time before we saw Lollipop Chainsaw 2. Also, debating if I care.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I have 1000xResist on PC, but I never actually played it until now on the Nintendo Switch 2. Pretty much as good as I have heard so I was happy to see. The characters are so enjoyable which was the big draw.

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Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I did a review for the Nintendo Switch 2 release of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, hooray. I realized during the process I never really gave the combat the credit it deserves. It is insanely fun, but also some of the best combat in the genre.

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