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I've known new recruit Dr. Florez for all of 5 minutes and I already think she should be a department head at the FBC.

A screenshot from Control Resonant showing Dr. Florez, a recent survivor of the Manhattan AWE and subsequent FBC recruit. She is shown outside speaking to Dylan Faden, saying "That doesn't seem ethical" which is a morality bar that few previous heads in the FBC are able to clear

Why would you use an AI when you can recede into yourself by making a spreadsheet to track your collection like a proper herb. FOR FREE. 🤷‍♂️

Screengrab of my Vinyl Collection spreadsheet. I'm not going to rewrite each entry here, even though my collection is very modest, so you'll just have to trust me that there's some decent shit in here along with a few oddball picks.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 30/09/2026

Is this what playing Fatal Frame is like

A screenshot from Control Resonant, depicting an area within a black void, the ground covered with yellow grass and leaves, except for a patch of hardwood in the center frame. Atop it is the main character, Dylan, amidst a tableau of a bed, a chair, some pillows, a throw rug, and several unidentified cans of some kind of drink. In the background, as if illuminated by a flash of light, is a humanoid silhouette, a head and shoulders, in front of a thin black frame, almost like that of a television bezel.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 29/09/2026

47. Skin Deep (Give me a new take on McGyver where every week, Nina Pasadena saves a vessel full of cats from space pirates with little more than a paper clip and some black pepper. Six seasons and a movie, guaranteed.)

Screenshot from Skin Deep, it depicts a cat (Little Lion) in a 70s-esque suit, next to a open briefcase containing a manila envelope. Behind Little Lion is a projector, shining a red circle on an air vent connected to a building in the background, with the words POINT OF INFILTRATION above it.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 26/09/2026

46. Powerwash Simulator 2 DLCs: Caldera Chronicles, Adventure Time & Star Wars (I clean virtually to wash away the filthiness of the real world around me. This is the Way of the Spray.)

A screenshot from the Adventure Time DLC of Powerwash Simulator 2, in it the player character is receiving texts from Lumpy Space Princess who is lookin Shmow-ZOW

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 25/09/2026

I am uh..... obsessive, and was reading the whiteboard text in the Oldest House (which also contains some stuff that fits your hypothesis), when I learned that if you don't move Dylan for a few seconds, the camera zooms in a fair amount. That plus some positioning gets you:

A screenshot from Control: Resonant. It depicts Dylan Faden in a dark black void, standing atop a patch of yellow grass. In the foreground is an old CRT TV on the start screen of a fictional video game, "Severed Circle 2". Atop the TV set is a sepia toned photograph showing two figures, ostensibly parents, flanking a young smiling child. The face of the child is intentionally blurred.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 25/09/2026

(Image upload failed, putting it here for posterity:)

A screenshot from The Lake House, showing the 'self-portrait' made by Rudolf Lane, the last work he made prior to his death. It is the silhouette of a human figure, rendered in blood, surrounded by handprints and blood streaks, on a slab of concrete (which was part of his holding cell). It has since been removed and moved to a deeper level of the Lake House edifice for analysis by the rogue chapter of the FBC run by the Marmonts.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 25/09/2026

When he finally breaks and makes something FOR himself, a self-portrait OF himself (made WITH himself, his own blood), then *that* is the work that finally triggers Cauldron Lake to do its thing and make his art transcend into reality.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 23/09/2026

🖕 me waving goodbye to summer 🖕

Freddy Krueger, in the sunlight, wearing sunglasses and brandishing his claws in a way that could be construed as waving goodbye. maybe.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 23/09/2026

Can't fool me, that's a dang Salmonid

image of a Salmonid from the Splatoon game series, holding a frying pan. It bears a (fleeting) resemblance to the statue "Killer Whale" shown above

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 16/09/2026

45. Mixtape (I get that this isn't for everyone, but the way it is deeply for me. As an avid music lover who grew up in the burbs and carried some friendships from High School into current day, a lot of this felt almost biographical. The whole game is a fuckin VIBE.)

A screenshot from Mixtape, which depicts the character Cassandra Morino, looking directly into the camera with a stern look. One hand is in the frame next to her face, holding a lit lighter.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 15/09/2026

Whenever they end up making the biopic, I know a guy who would nail this role, no problem. @joshruben.bsky.social

A picture of Josh Ruben on an episode of Dropout's Game Changer, as "The Fisherman"

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 14/09/2026

44. Black Jacket (In a world full of Balatro-like parlor rogues, Black Jacket doubles down on a unique approach that distances it from others: a surprisingly compelling narrative reinforced by mechanics. Very much recommend it to others looking for something a little different.)

Screenshot of a cutscene from Black Jacket, which depicts a stylized black woman with an ornate necklace smiling and holding a pair of cards close to her face. She is sat at a table with come more cards down in front of her. In the foreground and background are numerous people watching her play.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 09/09/2026

Said extremely complimentarily, it's giving Patrick Nagle

Patrick Nagle illustration, "Untitled" | Depicting a woman with hair up off her neck, rising out of frame, with a piercing gaze towards the viewer. She is wrapped in a dark purple shaded jacket or fabric of some kind, covering the lower portion of her face, creating a downward diagonal plane towards the bottom right of frame

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 08/09/2026

Here a detail from the Ocarina of Time Remake that I really loved-- The Deku Baba tongues look like bigass root vegetables. Neat!

A screenshot from the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Nintendo Direct, showing Link ending with a Deku Baba enemy. It is a plant like creature with a king tongue draping out of its mouth as it readies to bite the player character

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 07/09/2026

43. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Initially excited to return to the Primeverse but this one ended poorly for me. Motorcycle didn't make up for its cost, exploration was weaker than previous entries; the final backtrack & last boss fight were sour notes imo. 🤞 Prime 5 does better!)

A screenshot from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, depicting a close up shot of the protagonist, Samus Aran, in the Vi-O-La Suit (man that name sucks) with its red & black color scheme, and violet visor and accent lighting.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 28/08/2026

42. PRAGMATA (A damn fine game. I'm a fraidycat who has a tough time with Resident Evil, despite loving Dead Space 1/2, so this was perfect. Surprisingly into the story, phreaking dug the hacking and the tension of juggling hack, shoot and dodge actions. Get Diana some shoes for the sequel tho!)

A screenshot from PRAGMATA, depicting protagonists Hugh and Diana, outside on the surface of a lunar base. They look out over the horizon, at space and Earth in the distance.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 26/08/2026

Listening to @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social's Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen preview, thinking of him...

Screenshot from Dragon's Dogma 2, showing my pawn, Victoire, solemnly waving goodbye to me after yeeting me into the distance so I can save the world. Miss you, papa.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 26/08/2026

It's been *months*, and Arlecchino's "GO ON, THEN, SHOW MEEE!!" still haunts my memories 😅

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 24/08/2026

41. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (What a strange, delightful game. Really enjoyed this peculiar synthesis between tower-defense and character action genres. Exceptionally cool boss fights as well!)

Screenshot from Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, depicting the central protagonist, wearing a mask, swinging a sword and surrounded by demonic enemies.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 19/08/2026

40. Voidling Bound (Pretty neat riff on the creature collector / Pokemon formula, but rather than turn-based RPG commands, training consists of ("amicably") possessing a Voidling, helping them improve and then splicing together crazy genetic oddities in a weird third person shooter.)

Screenshot of Voidling Bound, showing a Splicing UI where the player can alter not just abilities and perks but also creature morphology, changing skin, eyes, and other elements of each creature.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 19/08/2026

So can I, motherfucker. How about we remove one mistake making idiot from the process and let me PUT IN MY GODDAMN RESUME MANUALLY, UGH

Text from a job application AI chat bot that reads: "Olivia by Paradox. Olivia can make mistakes."

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 15/08/2026

39. Destiny 2: Monuments of Triumph (I wasn't going to include MoT, but it does have an ending(s) and who knows if I'll ever get to celebrate one of my favorite games of all time properly again so-- farewell to a real one. 🫗 I'll still be logging on to Raid on occasion, tho.)

A screenshot from Destiny 2. It shows the final cutscene with Commander Zavala, by his usual location in the Tower. My Titan, Veyna, is wearing white and gold armor with purple accents, an homage to the Leviathan raid. Zavala is saying: "It's quiet tonight. Peaceful."

A screenshot from Destiny 2. At the Zavala's usual location on the Tower, Ikora Rae, dressed in her usual purple/red Warlock robes, my Titan, Veyna, and Commander Zavala stand in silence, looking over the railing at the Traveler. In unison, one last time.

A screenshot from Destiny 2. My Titan, Veyna, leans on the railing of the Tower, looking over her left shoulder at her Ghost, Esme. Esme says, "Nothing ever stays the same, does it? What do you think is in our future?"

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 15/08/2026

"The peaceful city of Lungfishopolis is under attack tonight by a hideous, gigantic monster the terrified citizens have named-- "GOGGALOR."

Razputin from the game Psychonauts stomping around Lungfishopolis as an inadvertent kaiju named "Goggalor"

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 11/08/2026

38. Destiny 2: Renegades (While I wasn't as concerned as others about Destiny getting a hot Star Wars injection so late in its life, I left QUITE IMPRESSED how much of it was overtones & gesturing rather than outright references. Bungie cooked, but sadly the already existing bill came due.)

A screenshot from Destiny 2: Renegades, showing a table with cards being played atop it. Surrounding the table are four Vex Goblins (robots) adorned with yellow jackets. At the 12 o'clock position, stands a Vex Minotaur, also bejacketed, holding a handcannon pointing down at the table felt, assertively.

A screenshot from Destiny 2: Renegades. My Hunter, Djaina, stands with her hands above her shoulders in a "I'm unarmed" pose, while her Ghost, Sharpish, floats in the air to her left. The background is the interior of a spaceship, vaguely Star Wars Imperial themed.

A screenshot from Destiny 2: Renegades. My OTP, Eris Morn and The Drifter / Dredgen Hope / Germaine, share a passionate kiss.

A screenshot from Destiny 2: Renegades. In a dimly lit cantina, at a small table with a single white light at the center, three characters toast their drinks to the camera. From left to right, Aunor Mahal, a Praxic Warlock, dressed in a form fitting black and yellow robe; Eido, an Eliskni scribe of the House of Light, lifts her drink with one of her four arms; and my Hunter, Djaina, in a white & gold vest and bright red scarf with her Ghost, Sharpish, in the air just above her drink.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 07/08/2026

37. Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate (In returning for Monuments of Triumph and having my interest reinvigorated, I decided to play through the expansions I missed during my absence. EoF and the Kepler setting were not high points for me, but I LOVED what it was setting up for the future. Alas.)

$Screenshot from Destiny 2's The Edge of Fate campaign, showing the new Emissary of the Nine, Lodi, speaking while looking off screen elsewhere. Behind him is my character, Cerise-60, also looking off screen. Lodi is a middle-aged man with thick glasses, stubble, and one eye socket adorned with a sort of cosmic fracture pattern, glowing a light blue that emanates from under his skin. Cerise-60 is an Exo (robot) Warlock, wearing a deep red jacket. She is without her helmet during this scene, so her black frame is visible, with a thick white light down the center of her face, white audio antennae on the sides of her face, and two glowing pink eyes.$

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 29/07/2026

36. Untitled Goose Game (Never finished this one at release, but got to play completely in co-op with my nephew, which was a hoot. He thinks an asshole goose that honks relentlessly is the funniest thing ever created. And he is correct. Can't wait for Big Walk!)

A screenshot from Untitled Goose Game. Two evil geese torment a young boy between them into the fetal position with a barrage of cacophonous honks that would break the spirit of a full-grown man. There are no limits to their torture, for they have not a conscience or morals. In the black void where a soul would reside is only all-encompassing knowledge of pain and how to inflict it on innocent passersby. Pray they do not find you next, for surely you will not survive. Read this in Werner Herzog's voice for added enjoyment.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 28/07/2026

You said you're in "Backend Development," but what I heard was:

Dropout PA Kaylin Mahoney on an episode of Game Changer, holding up a handheld whiteboard that reads "Nerd Butt Stuff"

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 28/07/2026

I AM IN A GLASS CASE OF EMOTION

PA Kaylin Mahoney pressed up against an old Telephone booth, filled with nervous anxiety

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 26/07/2026

35. 007 First Light (Thoroughly enjoyed my time with this, was genuinely surprised that IOI were able to strike a pretty ideal balance across many variables. Obvs a lot of Hitman influence, but not too much. Kept a serious tone, but still had some of the glib humor of eras past. Loved it.)

Screenshot of 007 First Light showing James Bond at a resort in Vietnam. His back to the camera, he is leaning on a railing, looking out over the view of tropical vegetation, stone cliffs and a pristine blue sea in the distance.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 18/07/2026

FUCK, new obsession unlocked--

recap of an Outlier game, Day 59's board -- 777 points, rank #279. Labeled as a 'Sharpshooter'. Rarest fine: Whiteners. 5 finds today no one else found: Chastened, Weathering, Erodes, Whiteners, Shive

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 17/07/2026

Two men get stuck in a bathroom and play a game to pass the time.

Collage of movie posters, with white Impact text over top that says: Describe your favorite movie as boring as possible

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 08/07/2026

34. Forza Horizon 6 (positive review cancelled by inept upper management)

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 03/07/2026

Tim Sweeney is a colossal dumbfuck and the only AI truly needed is an Agent Smith to give him the appropriate cure to his ails:

Neo from the Matrix with his mouth being erased / sealed shut

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 03/07/2026

33. Saros (Very much enjoyed my time with Rahul Kohli and frenemies! Stands strong alongside its kin, even though I think I ultimately enjoyed the themes and weird disjointed narrative of Returnal more. Would happily take another game from Housemarque adjacent to both in a few years.)

Saros's main character Arjun Devraj standing in front of giant 8 arms figure, silhouetted by an eclipsed sun in the background.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 23/06/2026

32. Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Full spectrum of thoughts on this one -- enjoyed the campaign and setting a lot, moreso than Vessel. Warlock was above average for me, not as bad as some say, but does feel a bit off. Finally realized I just don't like Diablo endgame.)

Screenshot of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. It depicts the player character, on a sunny cliffside that is ringed with ruins and broken statues. Think 'Greco/Roman'. HUD elements are also visible, as is series character Lorath.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 16/06/2026

31. Big Hops (had Big HOPES for this one, but it sadly fell a little short of what I personally look for in a platformer. Bugs kept me from achieving 100% which is a real sour note to leave off on for me -- but I had fun and would still recommend overall)

Screenshot from Big Hops, it depicts the main character Hop, an anthropomorphic frog wearing a sweater and shorts. They are standing in a purple environment, The Void, surrounded by floating islands in various orientations (upside down, orthagonal to the player, etc).

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 16/06/2026

IIf you find yourself seeking droplets of joy in the desert of misery that we find ourselves in... you MUST seek the oasis that is Game Changer.

Rekha Shankar on the set of Game Changer, behind a table with a cactus on it, wearing boxing gloves and a dog cone. Why? Who can say.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 12/06/2026

Several others were spectating, when a passerby came and only said 'moon larp,' which was genuinely hysterical. Then that new person and a couple others took over attempts, which freed up myself & my financier to heckle them ruthlessly, like Statler and Waldorf. But on the Moon. It was glorious. 🌝

Excerpt from a chat log in Destiny 2. It reads-- Me: and belong (finishing a previous thought) Stranger: NO. NEVER BACK DOWN. NEVER GIVE UP. Stranger 2: moon larp

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 12/06/2026

After over 10 years of play, I just had maybe THEE BEST interaction with a stranger in Destiny, who cheered me on endlessly and bankrolled my attempts at obtaining a perfect score in the Tire Game on the Moon. For like 45 minutes. Except... I already had the Perfect Score triumph. And had forgot. 😆

Excerpt of a chat log from the game, Destiny. It reads-- Stranger: Its still going. Me: I'm TIREd, grandpa. Stranger: Son. If I know one thing. Its that you ain't no quitter. Me: I wanna quit so bad. Stranger: But don't you want to show everyone here. Show me. Your dear grandpappy. That you can do it? Me: I belong down there with the tires.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 12/06/2026

To wit, here is the first page of posts on the Crazy Taxi World Tour discussion board. It's not every post, but it is most of them.

Screenshot from Crazy Taxi World Tour's Steam Discussions board, showing most most of the first 15 topics are AI-related, either damning the game for its AI-use, or a couple of Anti-anti-AI posts by people who are looking for attention more than having a legitimate critique.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 09/06/2026

<< Minor spoils for 007 First Light >> I just had one of my favorite physics / ragdoll moments in a long time, punctuated masterfully a combat bark ironically interrupted by sudden death: "I guess it's all up--" 😆😆

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 07/06/2026

Just one of the many, MANY, incredible women in Destiny. Forever my Vanguard, Ikora Rae. 💠

Image of Ikora Rae from Destiny -- she is a Black woman with short hair, wearing a Warlock robe/jacket, firing a shotgun at something off screen.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 04/06/2026

If I send you this, I am already mid-crashout. @joshruben.bsky.social

John Ruben, on the set of Game Changer's Rulette 2 episode, on the precipice of death after spending all episode giving 120% at all things. At 42 years old. Indubitably.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 03/06/2026

I know the last thing the world needs is another riff on this, but it came to me in a dumb dream and I needed to make it real to vacate my brain:

A parody of the classic 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster, but it is blue and reads "Capcom and Game On". Instead of the crown above, it is a silhouette of Mega Man X's helmet.

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Alex J. Sandoval @omglx.com · 03/06/2026

30. LEGO Horizon Adventures (Slow played this one with my nephew. I have watched him throw people into a recycling and laugh maniacally TOO many times.)

A screenshot from LEGO Horizon Adventures, showing the base camp.

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