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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Who needs saving in your Fortune’s Weave team? Who might be your weakest link? Bird Time builds an ally’s bond with Eshmel, improving their chance of surviving a fatal blow through intervention. Think about who needs that safety net. #FireEmblem #FortunesWeave

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Fortune’s Weave’s dungeons may be misunderstood: grab loot, boost weaker party members, then get out in minutes. Once that clicked, I loved them. They add a welcome change of pace when you know how to use them. #FortunesWeave #DungeonCrawling #GameDesign #FireEmblem #Nintendo

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You know you can also play Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on it?

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Not every game needs an ending to leave a mark. Here’s the journey so far: worlds explored, stories paused, battles survived, and a few wonderful detours still waiting for me. These are the games I’ve experienced in 2026, finished or not. 🎮✨ #Gaming #GamesOf2026 #GameJourney #IndieGames #VideoGame

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tried the mouse controls in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, but they just aren’t registering reliably for me. Bummer. Tried recalibrating. No go! The Nintendo/Switch setup feels more frustrating than helpful, so it’s back to traditional controller controls. #FireEmblem #FortunesWeave #Switch2

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The next adventure is here. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (physical) has just arrived, with the impossible choice of finding approximately 80-120 hours I have absolutely no idea where I’m going to find. Still: THE SCHEDULE WILL BEND!!! #FireEmblem #FortunesWeave #Nintendo #JRPG #StrategyGames

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman isn’t perfect. The constant “Master!” adoration gets old, but I love watching an older man finally believe in his skills publicly, while learning to connect with people from every level. Quietly charming.⚔️ #Anime #FromOldCountryBumpkinToMasterSwordsman

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Without saying your age, what is your favourite movie that came out when you were 20 years old. That would be Rain Man for me!

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

5 hours into 007 First Light on Steam. Great Bond atmosphere, soundtrack and solid action, but controller aiming and camera movement felt less fluid than, for example, Uncharted at first. It is improving. More sensitivity and dead zone options would help. #007FirstLight #JamesBond #Steam #PCGaming

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Its disorienting dialogue and resistance to easy victories feel deliberate. Combat often makes survival more important than triumph. I see the intent, but the constant resistance can weaken joy, momentum, and achievement. Perhaps one of the more frustrating gaming experiences in 2026.

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

About 21.5 hours into Titanium Court. I had gathered all necessary tools and thought I was close to moving on, but the game threw in another major obstacle. I admire the ambition, but its friction can feel exhausting. #TitaniumCourt #Gaming #IndieGames

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What I am still playing in 2026 (and some are not meant to be finished 😜). #currentlyplaying #playingin2026 #inprogress2026 #tofinish2026

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I used to be a non-Nintendo boy, until I realised that physical options do matter for me. Take away the right of physical ownership and this happens…

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Just teasing you @themuff1nmon.bsky.social . I am still stuck in Act 3 of BG3… I wish I could have a slice of Kevin on this one…

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I wonder what this says about me... 😂. But trust me, I am having fun! #BackloggdWeekly

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Started Zero Parades yesterday: already near the top of my GOTY list. Takes what I loved about Disco in a totally different direction. Whether it stays there depends on how those permanent skill point losses feel deeper in. #ZeroParades #GOTY #CRPG #Gaming

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Love relistening to older Games From the Backlog episodes, specifically when it comes to RPGs. @felipepepe.bsky.social and @realdavejackson.bsky.social . My heart skipped a beat when Planescape Torment was mentioned! So many good RPGs. Still need to play Wasteland. Love the book, Pepe! #RPG #CRPG

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Anime Awards 2026 coming up on May 23rd. Can you guess the anime series? Solution in the comments section. Here are the nominations: #animeawards #anime #crunchyroll

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Confession: I’m an audio-bibliophile. I love books… I just outsource the reading to my ears 👀. Eyes get tired, brain stays curious. This just dropped in my Audible library and I’m (as soon as I finish the last three "He Who Fights Monsters" books) very ready. #AminaAlSirafi #Fantasybooks

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Yea, I hear you SavoyPrime. Walking Man is definitely a better movie. You might watch it again.

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Finished Mixtape and absolutely loved it! 🎮 Not my GOTY (for now), but I’m sure it’ll snag plenty of nominations this year 🏆 . We’ll definitely do an episode soon to dive deeper into it. 🎧 #Mixtape #gaming #GOTY #videogames #podcast

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Delighted to have found an older episode covering the very first Baldur’s Gate, which was one of the gateway games that got me into crpgs. I probably spent in excess of 600 hours in the first 2 games, BG1 and BG2 back in the day. Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/t... #BaldursGate

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Love this thinking. Well put! share.snipd.com/episode/c3b9...

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

A few hours into Mixtape and I’m wrecked in the best way. Every vignette feels like a half-forgotten memory in 4K, scored by the teenage soundtrack I wish I’d had. Shoutout to @mixtapegame.bsky.social - a game that truly gets that nobody, *nobody*, forgets their first French kiss. #Mixtape

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Pony Island is not about ponies… and it definitely knows you are there 👀🎮. In this episode, we dive into @dmullinsgames.bsky.social cursed arcade machine and why this tiny game sticks with you 🌀 🍏: podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/t... ▶️: youtu.be/YC1jQm9L8jI?... #PonyIsland #IndieGames #IndieHorror

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I really enjoyed TGA this year. Well done to @geoffkeighley.bsky.social and his team. Congratulations to E33 on winning: • GOTY • Best Game Direction • Best Narrative • Best Art Direction • Best Score and Music • Best Indie • Best Debut Indie Game • Best RPG • Best Performance My highlight:

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🌸 Florence Yeoh is Malaysian-Australian, Krish is Indian-Australian, set in Melbourne. Diverse representation without making it the point of the story! Listen: Apple: tinyurl.com/yrzs2ftb or Spotify: tinyurl.com/2ercx5zj #FlorenceGame #Representation #IndieGames @annapurna.com #mobilegames

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🦷 The tooth brushing scene exists to feel boring ON PURPOSE. It captures Florence's mundane routine before love changes everything. Brilliant use of tedium as storytelling! Listen on Apple: tinyurl.com/yrzs2ftb or Spotify: tinyurl.com/2ercx5zj #FlorenceGame #IndieGames @annapurna.com

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

📱 Florence pioneered "interaction skeuomorphism" - every touch mirrors real actions. Shake Polaroids, brush teeth, pack boxes. Your phone becomes Florence's world! Listen: Apple: tinyurl.com/yrzs2ftb or Spotify: tinyurl.com/2ercx5zj #MobileGaming #IndieGames @annapurna.com

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

In this year’s Neva, a pulse-pounding chase erupts in a forest. As Neva nears prey, shadows twist & the earth fights her. She's no longer just hunting but fleeing for life, torn between attack & escape. In that moment, predator and prey blur - she is both, embodying nature’s cycle. What a highlight!

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Another solid Abercrombie tale - dark, funny, irreverent. Steven Pacey's voice work is incredible, bringing each Devil to life. These rogues are genuinely endearing despite being scoundrels. My favorite Abercrombie story yet. He keeps pushing the genre forward. Excited 4 more! 🔥 @joeabercrombie.com

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The “Flying Waters” level draws on Monet’s water lilies - gravity and reality blur in this dreamscape. Will you find your way? #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #ArtInGames #Monet #gaming #Dreamscape Apple: tinyurl.com/yfy8m9s4 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4v82pn56 My review: somanygames.co.uk/review/exped...

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The Gommage ritual echoes real-world themes of erasure and remembrance. How will you face the cycle of loss and renewal? Listen to our podcast here: Apple: tinyurl.com/yfy8m9s4 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4v82pn56 My review: somanygames.co.uk/review/exped... @sandfallgames.bsky.social #RPG #IndieGames

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Absolutely loving Joe Abercrombie’s The Devils—this irreverent, wild ride with a fantastical band of misfits (monsters, killers, and a doomed priest!) is unputdownable and hilariously brutal. #Fantasy #Grimdark #TheDevils @joeabercrombie.bsky.social

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Just finished El Paso, Elsewhere today. It has a gritty style, haunting soundtrack, and lots of raw emotion. A surreal, lo-fi dive into heartbreak and horror that sticks with you. Loved me some detective-noir monologues! #IndieGame #ElPasoElsewhere #GameDev #LoFiHorror @strangescaffold.bsky.social

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

This week on Tiny Game Chronicles: surprise! We dive deep into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - a not-so-tiny RPG masterpiece. Hear our thoughts now that we’ve finished it! @expedition33.bsky.social #RPG #gaming @sandfallgames.bsky.social Apple: tinyurl.com/yfy8m9s4 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4v82pn56

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Art Nouveau’s flowing curves and floral motifs inspired Lumière’s architecture. Explore every corner for hidden beauty and design secrets! @expedition33.bsky.social @sandfallgames.bsky.social #IndieGames #ArtinGames #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #gaming #RPG somanygames.co.uk/review/exped...

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

The Gestrals are inspired by whimsical French folklore and literary characters like Gavroche. Their resilience and humor bring hope to Lumière. See how they change your adventure! @expedition33.bsky.social @sandfallgames.bsky.social #IndieGames #RPG Review: somanygames.co.uk/review/exped...

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a master of Impressionism, captured fleeting the beauty of everyday life with luminous color and gentle brushwork. The Renoir in the game pays tribute to this spirit—fighting to preserve love in a world of darkness. Meet him on your journey. somanygames.co.uk/review/exped...

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The Eiffel Tower, built in 1889, symbolized progress and modernity. In Expedition 33, its fractured form looms over Lumière—a haunting reminder of ambition and loss. What will you find beneath its shadow? #ClairObscur #Expedition33 #gaming #RPG Review: somanygames.co.uk/review/exped...

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Clair Obscur drifts through the mind—a mosaic of memory and identity woven with delicate threads. Its story echoes the haunting notion that the heart itself may remember, as science begins to unveil: tinyurl.com/2vyjpssd #Expedition33 Read my review here: somanygames.co.uk/review/exped...

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Just finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—its melancholy, unforgettable characters and story linger with me. Congratulations to the devs and whole team at @expedition33.bsky.social for a masterclass in storytelling. This one haunts long after the credits roll. Review coming up soon! #RPG #Gaming

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Curious about Grunn? Listen to our episode for the answer and comment the correct option! Q1: What is the true focus of Grunn’s gameplay loop? A) Completing gardening tasks B) Exploring + uncovering secrets C) Earning high scores D) Defeating enemies Apple: bit.ly/3Yd3Vxx Spotify: bit.ly/3Ruz7of

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Drellesh @drellesh.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

After playing Disco Elysium, I was profoundly moved by what might be the most psychologically nuanced CRPG ever created. It doesn't just tell a story—it transforms your understanding of how games can explore the human condition, leaving me contemplating its insights long after the credits roll.

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