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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Part 3 of Astro Bot Origins has finally landed, which looks at the origins of all the VIP Bots featured in Astro Bot's Third World, Serpent Starway. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 9th Oct @ 13:30 BST. youtu.be/t9HQqGTO148

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Tier 3 Channel Members can currently watch the final section of Astro Bot Origins - Part 3. Tier 2 Channel Members can see the full video on 6th Oct @ 13:30 BST. Regular Viewers will have to wait until 9th Oct @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Tier 3 Channel Members can now watch the second section of Astro Bot Origins - Part 3.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tier 3 Channel Members can currently watch the first section of Astro Bot Origins - Part 3. Tier 2s & Regular Viewers will have to wait until the final video is completed.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A studio making a game that underperforms or is seen as disappointing is pretty much an inevitability, though they're usually given a chance a redemption... these developers weren't that lucky. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 25th Sep @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's expected that when a series gets rebooted there'll be some changes... what's not expected is when the reboot is pretty much an entirely new IP with next to no resemblance to the original. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 11th Sep @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

14. Pictonico! (Mobile) WarioWare if you gave it access to your photo reel.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

13. Marvel Cosmic Invasion (PS5) Beautiful pixel art and a lot of incentive for multiple playthroughs, though it didn't full win me over due to a general lack of familiarity with the actual comics and the gameplay getting a bit repetitive by the end.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

12. Asura's Wrath (PS3) Even with performance issues on PS3 and the ending being locked behind paid DLC... this is one of the best games I've ever played.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

11. Metroid: Zero Mission (NS) I can appreciate what this game does, and objectively speaking it’s very good… but it also helped affirm my opinion that I don’t like Metroidvanias.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

For anyone new to the channel, this is a series where I share some thoughts on some games I played recently.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Time for a long overdue return to the backlog, with a look at three sci-fi games I was mostly going into blind: Metroid: Zero Mission, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, & Asura's Wrath. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 28th Aug @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A bad game can sting, a bad sequel can hit even worse, but what if it the sequel was so bad it effectively ruined any chances for the series to see any future success. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 14th Aug @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Games based on movies don't have the best track record, but that doesn't mean that all of them are bad, in fact some truly horrible films have resulted in some great interactive experiences. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 31st Jul @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

DLC should be a great thing in theory, serving as way to give new content without making the customer buy a second copy, so it's all the more baffling when so much of it can be considered scams. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 17th Jul @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Not much can sting worse than a game you've been looking forward to being suddenly cancelled, which can makes the few times that a long thought dead game got resurrected all the more miraculous. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 3rd Jul @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's a common story that when a game ends up in development hell, it ends up being incredibly disappointing... but what about the times where it not only survives, but comes out as a masterpiece. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 19th Jun @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

10. Hang-On (Arcade) After playing Super Hang-On a bunch of times in Yakuza, finally getting to play the original on a proper cabinet makes you realise how much better this game feels to play with bike handlebars.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

9. The Simpsons Arcade Game (Arcade) Managed to play a 4-player game with my family. It's very simple but I enjoyed my time with it, though we had to stop by level 4 because my dad's hand was cramping from the button mashing.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

8. OutRun 2 SP: Special Tours (Arcade) It's basically just OutRun but with 3D visuals and a few other bells and whistles, and luckily I already like OutRun after playing it multiple times in Yakuza.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

7. Buzzsaw+ (ZX Spectrum) It's basically a fan made Spectrum conversion of Cosmo Gang The Puzzle/Pac-Attack, so if you like either of those or just puzzle games in general you'll like this.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

6. Mayhem (ZX81) Very simple but pretty fun and addicting projectile dodging game. Would recommend trying if you either have the means of playing microcomputer games, or can make it to the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Playable demos are one of the longest lasting methods that have been used to convince people to buy a game... so what would happen if you screwed your big first impression. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 5th Jun @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

5. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (PS5) Very solid effort of making an Arkham game for kids, clearly made by people who love the character. Only real major complaint I have is some WB over-monetisation with skins locked behind buying real Lego sets & a HBO Max subscription.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

After talking about the recent leak with friends, I felt the urge to draw Persona 6 guy with a pinwheel hat. (I spent too much time on this garbage)

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

It's great when a game shows a large amount of ambition... unless the people behind it end up promising way too much and come no where close to actually being able to pull it off. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 22nd May @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Games can fail for a wide variety of reasons, but none can prove more catastrophic than when the studio behind it seemingly went out of their way to make the exact opposite of what people wanted. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 8th May @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Part 2 of Astro Origins has finally landed, which looks at the origins of all the VIP Bots featured in Astro Bot's Second World, the Tentacle System. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 24th Apr @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

4. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (NS) It’s basically the same thing as the last one but with more customisation options and gay people… so pretty good.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Tier 3 Channel Members can currently watch the final section of Astro Bot Origins - Part 2. Tier 2 Channel Members & Regular Viewers will have to wait until the 21st/24th.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Tier 3 Channel Members can currently watch the second section of Astro Bot Origins - Part 2.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Tier 3 Channel Members can currently watch the first section of Astro Bot Origins - Part 2. For any new viewers that missed Part 1, it's a series in which I discuss the origins of every VIP Bot in Astro Bot. Tier 2s & Regular Viewers will have to wait until the final video is completed.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It's often joked how quickly some live service games seem to shut down now-a-days, but there's been a handful of releases that have closed so suddenly that it goes well beyond the point of parody. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 10th Apr @ 13:30 BST.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Sometimes all it takes is one small mistake missed by the developers in order to completely snap a game in half and render it impossible to progress, finish, or ever play again. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 27th Mar @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

For every cool crossover, there's just as many that have fallen to the wayside, whether it be one side not willing to play ball, or the ownership of the series being a convoluted mess. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 13th Mar @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

3. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PS5) backloggd.com/u/findersfla... tl;dr: I stand by the fact that I think it’s a good game, but Kiwami 3 often feels misguided in attempts to “fix” issues the original version of 3 had, & Dark Ties is a 90 min movie that was stretched out to be a 3 hour long game.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

A game's success is often dependent on the ads and campaigns used to promote it... and other times you get ones that backfire so badly, it sinks the game down with it. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 27th Feb @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

2. Kirby Air Riders (NS2) Depending on the mode, this is either a more simplified Mario Kart with a lot more content on offer than grand prix & time trial, or the racing game equivalent of crack (without the downsides).

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Sometimes instead of being revived with a new game, a series will opt to make it's comeback as a guest character, which can make for a really cool return, or it can make people question who or why The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 13th Feb @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

My attachment to each Nintendo franchise: ❤️❤️🖤🖤🖤 Earthbound 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Metroid ❤️❤️🖤🖤🖤 Star Fox 💖💖💖💖💖 Mario ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Rhythm Heaven ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ WarioWare/WarioLand 💖💖💖💖💖 Kirby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Donkey Kong ❤️🖤🖤🖤🖤 Pokemon ❤️❤️❤️❤️🖤 F-Zero 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Fire Emblem ❤️🖤🖤🖤🖤 Zelda 💖💖💖💖💖 Pikmin ❤️❤️❤️❤️🖤 Animal Crossing ❤️❤️❤️🖤🖤 Splatoon 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Xenoblade

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

1. Yakuza (PS2) If you’re willing to put up with some minor cases of first game syndrome and PS2 clunk, I’d say it’s just as fine a way to experience the story as the remake. Though maybe emulate it, if for no other reason than to avoid the famously bad English dub.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Time to start tracking everything I end up playing this year

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

slightly late but here's my ranking for every game I played in 2025

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Sometimes a follow-up can be disappointing, and sometimes it can prove to be so universally despised that everyone invovled can just agree to pretend it didn't happen. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 30th Jan @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

also new profile pic and banner incoming (can you tell I drew it).

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Sometimes games can radically change during development, and sometimes it can shift so much that something originally pitched as a sequel can end up shifting into a completely new IP. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 16th Jan @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

It's expected that when a game is brought to weaker hardware, it's going to be worse than the version for the newest set of consoles. But these ports can sometimes prove to be better than their counterparts. The new vid is up for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 2nd Jan @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

21. Donkey Kong Bananza (NS2) It's effectively Mario Odyssey 2, now with fully destructable environments and transformations. In other terms it's peak.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

This week sees start of a new series going over the origins all the characters which appear in 2024's Astro Bot, with the hopeful end goal of gaining a deeper appreciation of PlayStation's history The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 19th Dec @ 13:30 GMT.

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FindersFlanders @findersflanders.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It's not uncommon for people to find a game is too hard for them to beat, but sometimes it isn't a skill issue, and it is actually completely impossible to beat. The new video is available now for tier 2 channel members, and will be public on 5th Dec @ 13:30 GMT.

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