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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Introducing the Apple-rol Witch Whether you’re traveling to Salem this fall or looking to get in the spirit of the season. This easy drinking and simple to make fall cocktail is the perfect potion for your spooky season. Full recipe at the link in our bio.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The second annual Dog Mayor of Salem election is here and Navi is on the ballot to be Salem’s first Cat Mayor. “Voting” is dollars and all of the money raised goes directly to the non-profit org Salem Main Streets. Vote for Navi here: givebutter.com/DogMayor2026...

Me campaigning downtown for “dog mayor of Salem” for my cat Navi

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crowbar. @crowbar.diy · 11/09/2026

New bird. Same goal. Introducing three annual Steam events hand-curated to champion, elevate, and celebrate the very best of the indie scene. 🌸 Bloom Fest: Spring 2027 🏎️ Demo Derby: Summer 2027 🏆 Indie Encore: Winter 2027 But first… 🍁 Grand Theft Autumn: Nov. 16th - 23rd 🔗 www.crowbar.diy/events

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prada saugus resident dj💽 @domigan.co · 21/08/2026

my new album buddy list 2 is now available to stream on all major platforms linktr.ee/domigan

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The homie @domigan.co’s new album is out on all platforms today make sure you go cop that wherever you buy/stream music. You might even hear a familiar voice on track one 👀

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Grab yourself a nice beverage and come hang out with me while I catch up on some games I need to play Twitch.tv/passcontroller

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The summer of inconsistency continues! Our schedules have been a nightmare to wrangle still, we apologize again for a delay in this week’s episode. We’ll make it up with a bonus episode as soon as we can :)

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’m hoping to up the follower count for @passthecontroller.bsky.social across our platforms. If you’re able to toss a follow on any or all of these it would be greatly appreciated! Twitch.tv/passcontroller youtube.com/@passcontroller instagram.com/passcontroller

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We’ve been playing Big Walk and although we haven’t finished it yet and are still early on, we are absolutely loving our time with House House’s latest. Listen & Watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We played Orbitals at Summer Game Fest and both agreed that this needs to be on everyone’s wishlist leading up to September.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

SGF Preview: Michael and Brenden had a chance to go hands-on together with Orbitals at Summer Game Fest. passthecontroller.io/2026/07/07/o...

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Oribtals Is The Saturday Morning Co-op Game of Our Dreams | SGF Preview

Anime-zing co-operative cosmic adventure.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Summer Games Done Quick starts today so you know what that means— you need a delicious cocktail to go with it! passthecontroller.io/2024/06/30/s...

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Summer Games Done Quick Inspired Cocktail Recipe

Raising money and a glass to speedrunning.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Happy Fishing Week to @giantbomb.com, but only because Jan asked so nicely.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Michael and Brenden got to see a hands-off presentation of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 at Summer Game Fest earlier this month. You can hear what we thought later this week on the Pass The Controller Podcast.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We went hands-on with STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ at Summer Game Fest and came away impressed with what we were able to play. passthecontroller.io/2026/06/23/s...

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STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™ Hands-On Preview | SGF 2026

On the galaxy’s edge of my seat.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Part 3 of our Summer Game Fest recap is now available on the PTC Podcast feed. We chat: - My Arms Are Longer Now - Stranger Than Heaven - Control Resonant - Alien Isolation 2 - Onimusha Way of the Sword - Resident Evil Veronica - Clutch Listen & watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Mike sitting down with a fake copy of control resonant ps2

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Once God of War Laufey got revealed at the State of Play we just had to make a Phranque inspired recipe. Full recipe and video: passthecontroller.io/2026/06/18/g...

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Michael and Brenden caught up with their friend Alex Van Aken to chat some favorites from Summer Game Fest. Slap Out of It and Blood Dungeon were two standouts from Play Days! Slap Out of It is a slap-and-solve puzzle adventure and Blood Dungeon is a 2D platforming rogue-like auto shooter!

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Once God of War Laufey got revealed at the State of Play we just had to make a Phranque inspired recipe. Full recipe and video: passthecontroller.io/2026/06/18/g...

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Episode 527 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. Part 2 of our Summer Game Fest recap including: - Ithaca - Sea of Remnants - Shot One Fighters - My Time at Evershine - Demi and the Fractured Dream - Saw Genesis - Blood Dungeon Listen & Watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

PTC Podcast 527 Mike and Brenden standing in front of Remedy at SGF Play days

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Michael and Brenden had a chance to play Lazy River at Summer Game Fest. A new survival co-op game that has you building and defending your raft against zombies as you travel down a lazy river. #playmoreindies

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Episode 526 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. Part 1 of our Summer Game Fest Recap featuring: - N Plus Infinity Times Two - Escape Academy 2 - Super Yooka-Laylee Kart - Slap Out Of It - Lazy River - Bub - Screenbound Listen & watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

PTC Podcast episode 526 - Mike and Brenden at play days

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

What if we ran into our good pal @mamavitelli.bsky.social at Summer Game Fest and asked them what one of their favorite games was from Play Days? See what Jesse had to say about Maverick Games upcoming narrative focused racing game Clutch.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Michael and Brenden had a chance to play Bub at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Easily one of the best games we had the pleasure of playing there and one that should be on your radar!

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Brenden had a chance to go hands-on with Stranger Than Heaven at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026. passthecontroller.io/2026/06/11/s...

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Stranger Than Heaven Got Hands Hands-On Preview | SGF 2026

A fistful of combat.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Michael and Brenden had a chance to see an extended look at the upcoming Saw Genesis at Summer Game Fest 2026.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Brenden and Michael are joining the cast for this— come hang!!

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 28/05/2026

🎉 Summer Game Fest is only a week away! We'll be streaming the video game showcase from our remote studio in Los Angeles and sharing our live reactions. 🎉 Friday, June 5, at 1:50 PM PT at Twitch.tv/GameInformer Or watch with us on YouTube: youtube.com/live/61um0FT...

"Summer Game Fest 2026 Live Reactions" The image features colorful text and three iconic characters: Lara Croft, Wolverine, and Cloud Strife. The top left of the image features a Game Informer symbol badge.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I’ll be on this with a bunch of amazing folks! Come through!

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Starting off Summer Game Fest in the best possible way.

Brenden and Mike standing in front of Super Nintendo World

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Episode 525 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. The gang chats: - 007 First Light early thoughts - Mina The Hollower review - & more! Listen & watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

PTC podcast #525 featuring Mina the hollower

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Introducing the Plasma Bone an original cocktail inspired by Mina The Hollower. Full recipe can be found at: passthecontroller.io Original recipe by @begroom.bsky.social Video edited by @mamavitelli.bsky.social

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Time to get boned up with this original cocktail recipe inspired by Mina The Hollower. passthecontroller.io/2026/06/02/m...

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Mina The Hollower Inspired Cocktail Recipe | Plasma Bone

Getting Boned Up.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

can’t wait to try all of the food this year at SGF

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Read Brenden’s full 10/10 review of Mina The Hollower here: passthecontroller.io/2026/05/27/m...

Mina The Hollower 10/10

Mina The Hollower is not just a love letter to the games it was inspired by, it’s an evolution, a reevaluation from the bones up.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Watch Brenden ( @begroom.bsky.social) play the first hour of Mina The Hollower for the first time with his live impressions. youtu.be/PJY1TWGJJdo?...

First play: Mina the Hollower with a screenshot of Mina

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“Mina The Hollower is not just a love letter to the games it was inspired by, it’s an evolution, a reevaluation from the bones up.” Read @begroom.bsky.social’s full review of Mina The Hollower from @yachtclubgames.bsky.social: passthecontroller.io/2026/05/27/m...

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Mina The Hollower | Review

A squeak to the past.

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Brenden Groom @begroom.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Mina The Hollower is as close to perfect as a game can be, and shouldn’t be missed. My review ⤵️⤵️

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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Mina The Hollower | Review

A squeak to the past.

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Curious about Bubsy 4D? Watch Brenden play the first hour with his raw impressions of the game. youtu.be/31hP8Ub3Iuo?...

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First Play: Bubsy 4D | Pass The Controller

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Episode 523 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. Brenden and Mike chat: - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Bubsy 4D Review Watch & listen: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

PTC podcast episode 523 featuring bubsy 4D

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Episode 522 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. The gang chats: - Mixtape Review - Mina The Hollower Preview - & much more! Listen & watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

PTC Podcast episode 522 cover featuring Mina the Hollower

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Pass The Controller @passthecontroller.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Episode 521 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available: - Star Fox Direct - Vampire Crawlers - & more! Listen / watch at: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

PTC podcast 521 thumbnail featuring star fox

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