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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 23h

Is there anything nerdier than hundreds of fans singing na na na along to Sonic’s Green Hill Zone? And I was one of them. Incredible.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It might be basic with shallow repetitive combat, but I still enjoyed Wolverine more than I expected - mainly because the story between these two has so much heart and is so well performed. Still I wish it had been an X-Men game playing as multiple characters to give more variety.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Brilliant Fire Emblem review from @dompepin.bsky.social has me even more hyped for this, though this line terrifies me with so many other great games to play through:

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Help I’ve been loving Onimusha all week but I’ve got to the final boss and it’s just…….impossible. I might cry.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Yeah it’s not for me. The extra environmental detail is nice, but the porcelain doll faces I really dislike, not to mention the voices. But more so, there’s nothing new? I was foolishly hoping for the FF7Remake treatment. But all we got is a jump and an app?!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Ok I didn’t know Onimusha would be this FUNNY?! Two mins in and I am CACKLING.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Absolutely devoured the demo for Final Fantasy Resonance. Sure its mobile origins are clear and the story is typical fantasy stuff. But the battles are great, it’s full of references, and when the fanfare kicks in any negatives are completely forgiven. Also it’s incredibly generous for a demo!!

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Swapping Joysticks Podcast 🎙️ @swappingjoysticks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

⭐New Episode⭐ We survived Gamescom 2026! We chat about the games we played, the biggest Opening Night Live announcements, Fable, Alien Isolation 2, and our highlights from Cologne. Plus, a massive German pickle. With @biggusbennus.bsky.social and @ednights.bsky.social! ⬇️LINKS⬇️

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

And I thought the first game was l’nonsense… This is such an overcorrection that barely relates to the first and is inferior in every way. The structure is convoluted, the open areas run awfully, the combat lacks strategy. Why am I playing as grown up Sora from Kingdom Hearts?!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

First gamescom as a PR is done! May not have played as many games, but still had a brilliant time on the METRO 2039 booth, caught up with industry pals, and even met Leon Kennedy himself Nick Apostolides. Now I’m exhausted.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My Duskbloods experience: I don’t think this is for me. I don’t think this is for me. I don’t think this is for me. OMFG I WON. Close game. Done.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I turn 39 today and I’m spending my birthday morning in the gym. Wtf has become of me 😭 (Aching back and legs, that’s what. Officially old)

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It’s my birthday next week so @biggusbennus.bsky.social treated me to a Danish baking workshop. Please enjoy my buns.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Well this has absolutely made by day! #Duskbloods

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

So I've played about two hours of Beast of Reincarnation and I don't think there's an original thought in the entire thing?! On paper it's very much for me but I'm just.......bored?

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"Bringing taste back into the room. Metrics are a tool, not a decision-maker, said the group, which recommended reinvesting in editorial judgment – people whose job is to recognise great work and advocate for it." It's almost like games journalism is good, actually.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Had a hankering. Plugged in the old console. Popped in the disc. Everything works. Fancy that? Anyway I maintain this game is great. It still looks incredible. Lightning is badass. And it’s the best battle music of the series. (Let’s forget the story is nonsense though eh?)

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Catching up on the FF14 Fan Fest keynote. I’m always astounded at the art design and production value in 14. Evercold is no exception. Love that it’s going for a more traditional fantasy setting this time. And a FF7 Raid?! Yes please. I really need to get back into this.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Been meaning to play Chrono Cross for years and now finished it. Brilliant battle system and some clever ideas, but it all feels too complex for the PS1. Too many companions. Nonsense story. Not a patch on Chrono Trigger 🙃

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

007 completed! It’s sexy and thrilling and an authentic Bond experience. Its individual parts (stealth, shooting, driving) aren’t always top tier but in this package it all feels like a playable film in the best way.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy London Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Thanks for having me @playstation.com! #ad #invite

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I watched this trailer SO many times 🥲

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Started Bond last night and loving it so far. It’s flashy and sexy and the training montage is incredible and it’s so youthful and cool. But mainly, where the hell can I buy this jacket please?

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Sad to say I’m not enjoying Mina the Hollower as much as I’d hoped or others have. The thing with Souls games is they’re tough but fair with precise controls. But combine that trickiness with old school controls and sensibilities…it’s just a recipe in frustration for me.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The original is perfect and already available on Switch. Don’t give us remakes. Give us something new and not this unnecessarily hyper realistic UE5 stuff. Sigh.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Finally caught up on SGF and the Revelation reveal. Open world, jobs, Cid and Vincent combat, the Highwind…it’s all looking incredible. I just hope they can stick the landing and actually resolve this convoluted trilogy. Also new Fumita Ueda HELLO! And give me Control Resonant now please!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I’m off on holiday today and then travelling for work next week so Mina the Hollower has come at exactly the right time. One of those “this was absolutely made for me” games. Can’t wait to get stuck in.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I’m not really a car or racing gay - my usual rule is if I have to brake I’m not interested - but apparently sexy cars in Japan with hyper pop is enough to have me hooked. Absolutely loving Forza!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

And the Saros platinum! Expansion over Returnal brings approachability and lack of balance. But nobody does shooting like Housemarque. Brilliant stuff.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

And that’s credits on Saros. I do think Returnal was a tighter experience with its narrative and gameplay intrinsically linked, and its explorable biomes with hidden depth. But Saros has outstanding visual design: grand, elegant and alien.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

There’s a line in Mixtape about getting “the panic” in silence, the need for music to provide soundtrack. It struck a chord. Like playing music when going to the shops and pretending you’re in a music video. How music makes the mundane cinematic.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Fox buddy, what have they done to you?!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Yeah Saros is already incredible after just a couple of hours. I can’t get over the intricate visuals and details, and it feels so smooth to play. Also huge thanks to actual @rahulkohli13.bsky.social for popping by my Twitch stream?!! 🤯 Sorry I thought you were a troll 🙈

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

That’s a wrap on Pragmata. Just a brilliant, unique action game. Like Capcom decided to try and one up Platinum. Best game so far this year. Yes, better than Requiem. (Still hate the training missions though)

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The FF14 team are SO good at building hype and speculation. Brilliant trailer for Evercold. Promised Land??!! youtu.be/b0IWVeqvQGk?...

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold Teaser Trailer

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I didn’t think Pragmata would be for me but after just over an hour it very much is. Desperate to keep playing. And Diana isn’t as annoying as I feared!

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Just in time for Saros, and after 90 odd hours, I finally have the platinum in Returnal. I had appalling luck trying to get all the cyphers. But still, what a game.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Always enjoy @gamemakerstoolkit.com's videos, especially on Zelda. This analysis between active and passive gameplay is exactly what I want from Zelda in future - open world, but with focused, linear dungeons. Surely there's a way to do this?! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MILJ...

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Has Zelda Changed Forever?

YouTube video by Game Maker's Toolkit

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Been reading the Expanse books which put me in a Mass Effect mood so about time I finally played 2 in the Legendary Edition. It’s showing its age these days but still looks and plays great as a nostalgia trip. And I finally have the platinum.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Turns out Mario Galaxy is still brilliant all these years later. Finished it last night ahead of the film release - it’s got a lot to live up to.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

And that’s Resi Requiem done. Had a blast playing it. But the more I think about it, the more I don’t think it reached its potential. With the pendulum swing to horror extremes, neither style quite satisfies. I’d rather something in the middle, elegant, sophisticated and subtle.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I can’t remember who but someone told me there weren’t any spiders in Resi 9. They were very wrong. That was HORRENDOUS.

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Ed Nightingale @ednights.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Was planning on playing more Resi tonight but I’ve got completely hooked on this instead. What if Zelda but a twin stick shooter? It’s bullet hell meets heart pieces, dungeons, bosses, and breaking pots. It’s wonderful! (Switch 2 but also Game Pass!) youtu.be/NHKaVDQ4mYI?...