Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I have finally started playing DQ7 reimagined on the switch 2. The music is so good!! And i love being able to speed up battles, and tweak settings to make things easier or harder. I love having options for my playstyle at any moment 010
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Okay fine I put bsky back on my phone. Maybe I’ll use it more again. I kinda want to keep a log of what I’m playing every day. I don’t know. I’m treating it like old school social media where we just wrote all our thoughts out loud without a care in the world 😂 001
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I am once again at an airport and begging the @twopointstudios.bsky.social devs to make a Two Point Airport game. PLEASE 🙏 352
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I didn’t share last week that I had written on The Long Play. Because I wasn’t too proud of it. I wrote it on my phone, in the evening, after a long day out. But I wrote something today that I do want to share because it wasn’t written in a dark hotel room 😅 thelongplay.bearblog.dev/i-think-i-mi...thelongplay.bearblog.dev💭 I Think I Miss Having Fewer GamesI've been thinking a lot about how much digital ownership has changed the way I interact with games. And I think a lot of my problem isn't actually that I li... 020
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Remember that Nintendo switch add where they’re at an airport and share the joycon controller with a stranger? Well today that ad came true. My son made a random friend at the airport and now they’re playing Mario together. 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026One day late, because it's a busy summer holiday already and I didn't want to just rush a post out the door to hit my "streak". thelongplay.bearblog.dev/the-dream-is...thelongplay.bearblog.dev💭 The dream is coffee and a gameGood morning! This is unprecedented. This is a whole new thing, because for the first time in, I think, the last five years, I am waking up to an empty house... 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026I’m sorry but Paraguay are you okay? What’s with the violence on the football pitch? Geeze. 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Honestly, I'm even surprised that I have once again posted a post. Is the habit finally forming? Is it sticking? thelongplay.bearblog.dev/why-even-hav...thelongplay.bearblog.dev💭 Why even have a backlog if you're not going to play the games on it?We went away for a long weekend in Marseille. Which was really nice. But I came home from our trip really looking forward to playing a game. Like, really loo... 031
Reposted by JopoWes Fenlon @wes.readonlymemo.com · 28/06/2026Remember the internet before Google, before algorithmic feeds, before monolithic social media corralled us onto the same handful of apps? When small, *personal websites* and webrings linking them together reigned supreme? Time to bring it back.readonlymemo.comIntroducing Warp Point, a Web 1.0 gaming blog directory built for 2026It's a webring! And a website! 772805924
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026It’s hot. My son and I have been playing some games in the afternoon to avoid being out in the heat. thelongplay.bearblog.dev/a-heatwave-g...thelongplay.bearblog.dev💭 Things I've Learned About My Son Through MarioSo it's a heatwave, and unfortunately, I didn't really get a chance to sit down and really write anything this week. The schools are closed because of the he... 010
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Oh my gosh. That is so sweet even for a digital doggo. And they can hang out with their other doggo friends. I love this. 020
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I am trying to prove to myself that I can do this. So i've picked a little corner on the internet to try and do the thing. I kept my own promise and posted two weeks in a row! Here are my thoughts on the Nintendo Direct, and how I've rewired my brain... thelongplay.bearblog.dev/my-thoughts-...thelongplay.bearblog.dev💭 My Thoughts On The June 2026 Nintendo DirectYesterday was the Nintendo Direct, the big summer one. The last time they had a full direct like this was December 9th 2025! They've had game-specific direct... 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I was so happy to see Star Fox get the demo! As a kid I found it so hard. I don’t think I ever got past the first level. I really thought that after all these years of gaming I would have gotten better but turns out, it’s still a skill issue 😂 I redid that sharp left/right training way too much 😅 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 28/05/2026100% Agree! This game is so cozy. I just put it on, put on a podcast, and drive around. And buy all the cars along the side of the road 😂🚗 020
Reposted by JopoLuna | Luna’s Gaming Log @lunasgaminglog.com · 19/05/2026Taking a break from reviews this week with this opinion piece.lunasgaminglog.comCan we stop blindly accusing indie games of using generative AI? – Luna's Gaming LogA call for due diligence and open discussions over misinformation and speculation. 062
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026I finally wrote a thing about my experience with Dragon Quest 11s. thelongplay.bearblog.dev/why-dragon-q... 021
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026I’ve picked up dragon quest V again, after having put it down for a couple months, and oh my gosh…I just…LOVE dragon quest. There is a version of my life where I give up on the DQXI demo for the last time, and never get to experience this 😅 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026For some reason it feels like such a hump to open up #pokopia I had planned to just get through the story, but every time I try to boot it up it just feels like a chore 🫣 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 23/03/2026I wrote a little thing about being a "mom gamer"...then was too scared to post it because it felt dumb to even use a label...but then I realized... I AM a "mom gamer". joanaponder.com/blog/mom-gam...joanaponder.comWhat Does It Even Mean to Be a Mom Gamer?Gaming after bedtime, guilt about joy, and the identity shift nobody really talks about. 051
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026#Pokopia is cute. Pokopia stresses me out. joanaponder.com/blog/pokopia/joanaponder.comI Think I Need Closed Loops NowI broke my no-buy challenge for Pokopia. It stresses me out. Dragon Quest doesn't. I think I've changed. 011
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 03/03/2026@pewpewbang.bsky.social not @sarahpodz.bsky.social saying “then you’re like walking people. What you’re just doing this for your health? Embarrassing” While I am doing my daily walk…as a 40 year old mom...with no dog 😂 yall were coming for me with this episode 🤣🤣🤣 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Yay! My favourite podcast is back! I feel like y'all really captured the female experience in this episode. Kelsey's fear of everyone kicking her out of Pew Pew Bang is so real! 010
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Gosh I'm really liking seeing the full cover art for the games! So glad I finally made that change 😅 020
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Thank you for writing this. I remember hiding my 3ds back when I was in an abusive relationship because I didn’t want my partner to break it in rage (he had already broken my MacBook screen 😵). 1132
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 23/01/2026I cant stop thinking about #dragonquest y'all. DQ11s was my first. I'm still playing the post game, but there's something about the post game that I'm not super duper about. So I also picked up DQ5 on my 3DS. And oh my gosh...why is it so good? 120
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Made some UI changes to Backlog Explorer...It now shows the full game art and then the information on hover...what do we think? 140
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 21/01/2026I hate to be that person, but dang I hope this comes to Switch one day 😅 110
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 21/01/2026random gaming memory... playing Super Princess Peach in the SVA elevator on my way to a photo critique classmedia.tenor.coma video game screen shows a princess and a plant with the number 0000703 on itALT: a video game screen shows a princess and a plant with the number 0000703 on it 030
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 10/01/2026I’m going to attempt to keep a thread of games I completed this year (2026) 🧵 740
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Hi @chiaracokieng.bsky.social ! I wrote you a letter ✉️ joanaponder.com/letters/lett...joanaponder.comDear Chiara - January 10 2026A letter to Chiara inspired by their letter to Oli 020
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Went back to #dragonquest 11. Gosh…this truly feels less like a “game” game and more like a world and friends I’m visiting. 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 09/01/2026When I first built my site I felt like it had to be "done" before I shared it. I’ve just reworked a lot of how I write about games and play there, and it’s a good reminder that this is a living practice, not a finished thing. And I'm excited to like actually "work" in there :) joanaponder.com 010
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 29/12/2025I did it!! I rolled credits on #dragonquest 11s! A game that I started like a year ago. I know there’s a third act, I know. But for me it was important to roll those credits before the end of the year and I did it! As a notorious non finisher of games, this feels like such a win! 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Eee!! 💛 Level Up Journal – Save File 02 is live!! Inside: a deep dive into permission to play. As well as a letter to a game, collages, game thoughts, and a Co-op Mode question for you Flip through it: joanaponder.com/blog/zine-is... #zine #zinepromojoanaponder.comLevel Up Journal - Issue 02The second issue of the Level Up Journal. In Issue 02, I explore permission, play, and the rules I follow around rest and gaming. I also share my thoughts on the games I played this month, and write a... 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Ellie is always my go to for cozy games! I never manage to leave a video without adding something to my wishlist 130
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Oh my gosh. I’m loving dragon quest 11s. I know it’s taking me forever to get through because I play so sporadically but I’m in act 2 and it’s just so…good! Im constantly smiling and giggling. It’s so good. I’m going to try and finish this game before the end of the year. #dragonquest #backlog 030
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 26/11/2025"nowadays I often gravitate towards tips or compilations of things to know before even starting a game." @lunasgaminglog.com put into words exactly how I’ve been feeling about playing games lately. I’m on a little journey to rediscover the child-like wonder of play myself. 110
Reposted by JopoLuna | Luna’s Gaming Log @lunasgaminglog.com · 22/11/2025I have a Steam curator page where I made lists for hidden indie gems, games that kept me awake at night, upcoming indie games I'm looking forward to and more. Follow if you feel you might be interested in my recommendations:store.steampowered.comSteam Curator: Luna's Gaming LogOne-of-a-kind, cozy and not-so-cozy indie games that stick with you. 031
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Sometimes you just need your brother @oponder.bsky.social to help you get things going. What started as a 45 min creative session to just play around with some code, has turned into a full day of work on Backlog Explorer! 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Another game crossover I never expected to hear on a podcast. @nadiaoxford.bsky.social mentioning Milles Bornes on @bloodgodpod.bsky.social. Another game I used to play a lot as a kid. 010
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025I had no idea there was the @cozyquest.bsky.social showcase! It's happening right now and it's a four day showcase, with an awards show at the end. The opening showcase had a trailer for a beautiful game called The Regreening by @cozy-impact.bsky.social www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...youtube.comCozy Quest 2025 - YouTubeThe coziest Steam event of the year is back for 2025! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/CozyQuest2025 152
Reposted by JopoJanet (on Vacation 🇯🇵) @gameonysus.bsky.social · 15/11/2025🫶🏼media.tenor.coma man is talking to a group of people while standing in front of a tree .Alt: Arrested development gif where Tobias says there are dozens of us. Dozens! 3241
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 14/11/2025I made a cozy digital zine! 💛 Level Up Journal – Save File 01 is live. Inside: a deep dive into cyclical gaming, thoughts on the games I played this month, a photo collage, podcasts I loved, and a Co-op Mode question for you. Flip through it: joanaponder.com/blog/zine-issue01 #zinepromo #zinejoanaponder.comLevel Up Journal - Issue 01The first issue of the Level Up Journal. In Issue 01, I explore cyclical gaming, share my thoughts on the games I played this month, and offer a snapshot of the rhythms that shaped my playtime. 181
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 17/10/2025❤️ Hey Backlog Explorer users! Quick update! I’ve temporarily moved Backlog Explorer to Supabase’s free plan so I can keep costs low while I’m job-hunting. That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!backlogexplorer.comBacklog Explorer 130
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Wow hello! It's been a while since I updated. My bad. I'm still here and still busy looking for a job. Meanwhile I've been cleaning up the code, which means not much front facing updates to Backlog Explorer. 000
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 16/09/2025DONKEY KONG BANANZA! DK DK DK! What a GAME! I love it. Finally rolled credits. My gosh.media.tenor.coma cartoon drawing of a yellow object with a green light behind itALT: a cartoon drawing of a yellow object with a green light behind it 010
Jopo @levelupjo.bsky.social · 16/09/2025I am still actively working on backlog explorer! Just doing a lot of clean up and refactoring because I’m also trying to find a job 😅 so no big backlog explorer updates, except things are smoother behind the scenes. Still working on making the steam import more user friendly! 010