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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Fuck yeah! Castlevania is so back! Can't wait for the release tomorrow!

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I was already excited, but I didn't expect it to be this well received! Can't wait to ppay it myself! 🙌🏎️

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Perfect timing for the anniversary direct. Beautiful.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Rewatching the Revelation trailer, I just saw that they are finally calling Red by his real name in the subtitles. Happy to see that. 🥰

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Interesting keynote where they go more into detail on how DLSS 5 will work. They very much emphasize on the fact that it will retain the art direction. Also it looks more polished now and doesn't seem to change any character geometry details anymore. www.youtube.com/live/vXDetI2...

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NVIDIA Keynote Live at SIGGRAPH 2026

YouTube video by NVIDIA

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The gaming industry needs games like Keeper and South of Midnight. Not just huge blockbuster games that costs millions. Diversity and games that try new weird things are just as important. It could be the next big thing or inspire people to greatness. Following trends will not.

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Brandon Jones @trailerjones.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Such a profound difference between “Oh, hey, I made some money. Better fire these people and pocket it.” And “Oh, hey, I made some money. Let’s all make more cool stuff together.”

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Yeah, that's not really surprising, but sucks... Such a great company that just wasn't given the right tasks... I wouldn't be surprised if Sony closes #Bungie soon. I hope the devs will find a place were they can thrive! www.eurogamer.net/bungie-sony-...

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Sony and Bungie layoffs claim "most" of the Destiny 2 team but also some from Marathon, describing them as "necessary" to studio's future

In what is described as an effort to "reorganize" the company, many of Destiny 2's developers are being laid off.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Every time I hear the #DonkeyKongCountry music, I'm impressed how amazing it is and easily holds up still to this day.

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

What's the secret to Final Fantasy VII Revelation only taking three years to make? A consistent vision and retaining 95% of their staff. I spoke to director Naoki Hamaguchi about Revelation's development, what he's doing next (no more remakes!), and much more. www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

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Why ‘Final Fantasy VII Revelation’ Took Only Three Years to Make

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the keys were retaining staff and sticking to his vision

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Seeing a lot of misunderstanding about this. Profit margin is the percentage of revenue that is kept as profit. A 3% margin means that for every $100 you make, you're spending $97 and keeping $3. Margins don't reflect how much money you're making; they reflect how efficient the business is.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Never feel like it's a disappointment to delay a game. People will thank you if you give them a polished version. The version you want people to see. Announcing a game several months early and nailing it on the day is bonkers anyway. #Fable www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/fa...

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Fable delay was a "disappointment," Playground boss says, but avoiding GTA 6 can give the RPG "the attention this game deserves"

Mind you, February is also looking a bit stacked, but anyway

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

BREAKING: Xbox is planning major layoffs next month, Bloomberg has learned, as new CEO Asha Sharma confronts a bleak picture and plans what she calls a "reset" of the business www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Xbox Plans Significant Layoffs as It Transforms Under New CEO

Asha Sharma’s first major cuts will arrive in July

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For all the Jelly Cube haters. I made the game better. You're welcome. #GodOfWarJellaye #GodOfWar #Phranque #Laufey

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

FWIW I wouldn't read too much into God of War Laufey not getting a release date or window — in contrast to a lot of other big announcements, this one *isn't* years away

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#SteamDeck is back in stock and quite the price hike. Probably an indicator on how the #SteamMachine won't come cheap either.

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Pleased to report that Mina the Hollower is a masterpiece — a rollicking blend of 2D Zelda, Castlevania, and Bloodborne with loads of clever mechanics and delightful secrets. I love it so much that I played through it all, got 100%, and then replayed it with the built-in item randomizer. GOTY

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I like the models of the #StarFox characters. Maybe the lower bodies are a bit weird, but you don't really see them most of the time anyway.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Since it's boring to just pile on to the dump that says DLSS 5 looks like shit, I want to make another more nuanced post. I know that doesn't happen often on the internet. I do, like most people, not like how most of the faces look like, because they do differ to much from the OG

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Hoo boy... Don't think I like where this is going. The environments do look better... I'm not sure about directional shadows and those faces... They often times stray a bit too far from the original art. youtu.be/dJACkKbN-Eo?...

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Announcing NVIDIA DLSS 5 | AI-Powered Breakthrough in Visual Fidelity for Games

YouTube video by NVIDIA GeForce

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I wonder if that is truly the right step. It will cost lots more than what we're used to from a console and therefore also more than PS6, I'd guess. XBox fans might not want to convert to such an hybrid system.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Too bad. I really liked to have the chance to max out details with high framerates. With the new PSSR version, it does a well enough job giving you both, though. Also, so far the ports didn't go way beyond what you can get on the PS5 graphics-wise.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

"No gen AI was used..." is the new "There are no microtransactions..."

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Since #XBox might not be around anymore in the near future... hey, @sega-west.bsky.social , wanna make a comeback into the console market? #Dreamcast2 anyone? 👀

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Wouldn't be suprised if they announce another price hike for #GamePass soon. Or more subscription options where none of them have decent value anymore.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

So... most people actually interested in games are leaving.. that's a good sign...

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Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

BREAKING: Xbox boss Phil Spencer is stepping down, will be replaced by Microsoft AI platform president Asha Sharma. Sarah Bond is also leaving. Matt Booty staying. Seismic news for the video-game industry.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This is completely nuts. Another example of how the people responsible for closing studios have no idea what they're doing. Bluepoint was one of the best at what they're doing. So much talent just thrown away. It's just sad. Hope that everyone affected will find a new job soon.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

"We didn't use AI to make this game" is the new "There are no microtransactions".

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Can't wait for the shitstorm and idiots calling the #GodOfWarTrilogyRemake woke, because they inevitably will remove the sex mini games.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Welp... it was in development hell for a while now. Since I don't know about the state of it, this might even be the right choice. I played the OG recently and it still holds up. If you are interested, play that one.

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Just checked the @square-enix-games.com merch store and they don't have plushs of the frog versions of the #FinalFantasyVII characters. Totally a missed opportunity!

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I did some testing and I think that the default "Use app setting" will still use the old model. Meaning that if you have a pre 40 series GPU, you don't need to do anything (I would set it fixed to be sure). If you got at least a 40 series GPU, you should set "Recommended".

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The new DLSS 4.5 is officially out and it's pretty amazing (on 40 and 50 series GPUs). Even the Ultra Performance setting looks really good now!

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GamePaddPat @gamepaddypat.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Since I'm done with my #GamesOfTheYear list, I'll now post games I still have to play or finish.

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