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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This might be one of the best summer announcement seasons we’ve had for gaming in a long time.

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Simmons of YoVideogames @matthewsimmonsyovg.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

It has not been a great week for Larian, but it makes for an excellent spring board into the ever present topic of generative AI and its ethical use in an artistic medium, even in pre production! We talk all about it in this weeks YoVideogames Podcast! youtu.be/vKBaSdlQriY

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YoVideogames Podcast Episode 518: Larian and the Ethics of Using Generative AI Ever!

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The hand made gifts will continue until she begs me to stop or kills me with them.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

*handles. I don’t own a forge, or a grinder so I bought blades from a couple companies known for good knives and I’m making the handles by hand using my woodworking hand tools.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

It’s feeling like fall and that means two things: Best time of year to hike - foggy mornings, cool breezes. Time to start making Christmas gifts. Last year I made bokken. This year I’m gonna make knives.

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Simmons of YoVideogames @matthewsimmonsyovg.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

As microsoft continues its death spiral we look into whats happening both with the future or non-future of the console, + the ever changing landscape of indie games future with self publishing and modern kickstarter projects in this weeks YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/_A4uAibaShc

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YoVideogames Podcast Episode 509: Fallout XBOX. 3rd Parties and the Future of Indies!

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

You’re just saying this to rile me up! And it’s working! IM FUCKING RILED!

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Simmons of YoVideogames @matthewsimmonsyovg.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Nintendo had a very bizarre direct yesterday, instead of swinging for the fences and showing off its big dick energy... they sold use expensive plastic and add ons? and games that could CLEARLY still run on Switch 1. this week on the YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/QjagU9SWuv8

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YoVideogames Podcast Episode 505: Nintendo's Bizarre Direct

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

“Cleanliness is next to godliness, sir.”

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Simmons of YoVideogames @matthewsimmonsyovg.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Real games journalism has always been tough, but its getting even worse now, and the worst part is, its really what the publishers actually want! We cover the insidious aspects of directs & Apps as well as the future of EVO & PD in this weeks YOVG podcast! youtu.be/c_ea9KqXW3c

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YoVideogames Podcast Episode 504: Games Journalism is Dying & Why Publishers Want That!

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I text elyse that a hero told me the song and all the lyrics came back to me. Gonna serenade her when she walks through the door. Lmao

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

This weeks episode features two old men crashing out over popular games that confuse us (or fill us with rage :P) Shout out to @mortemcfly.bsky.social who remembered the terrible song we used to sing during the live shows: it’s “I Got Bitches” by A2M youtu.be/upt5VMVu3gA

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YoVideogames Podcast Episode 503: Old Men Yell at Popular Games!

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Doing a lot better today. The fatigue and brain fog part of COVID lingered much longer than I expected but I think it’s finally clearing up. Thank you for asking!

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

There’s more to it than just a clone, obviously - more detailed speculation, here: youtu.be/x-A3Bl2hXoQ

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PS6 Dockable Handheld Leak: AMD Canis Specs CRUSH XBOX Ally X!

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Not sure how I feel about the PS6 handheld rumors. On the one hand I think handhelds are cool. On the other: we know this is just gonna be Sony’s steamdeck/switch clone. Add to it that they will release a more powerful home console as well… Not sure I find it exciting.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

I’m on the mend from COVID! Still fatigued and brain fogged some, but will hopefully be back to writing (and recording!) tomorrow.

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Jen @ladyjenpool.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you: Our funding depends on usage. So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Oh you use a notes app? Well, iiiiiii’m a romantic. I use a system of three notebooks for scratch ideas, world building and outlines and then compile them into a cleaner notebook in case I have to show someone else those notes.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

My only hesitation is if the port phoned it in on the controller mapping the game will be hell lol

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

- gameplay crafted with confidence and not chasing last years trend.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

I’d have to give it more thought to offer a complete answer but off the top of my head? For a shooter? - mechanics that encourage creative/lateral thinking (rather than one clear meta) - level design that is curated with flow in mind. - game modes created to suit levels, rather than vice versa.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

For me? Yes. I loved that game. Online especially. Probably the most fun I’ve ever had with a battlefield tbh.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

I dunno if anyone would call this game a 10/10 but I played the absolute hell out of this on GameCube.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Nothing wrong with that tbh. Probably saves you time and cash because you don’t fall into hype buys.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Quickly! What do the yoots like!?

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Might be Hot Rod - the scene where he punch dances his rage out.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

My dad rushed in and jumped onto the bed my brother and I were in to cover us from debris. Hell of a memory. Keep an emergency bag.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

My wife teases me about it sometimes, but I’ve kept a little 3 day emergency kit since I was a kid. I was six during the Northridge earthquake. I remember waking up and seeing a crack in the ceiling, a dresser thrown across the room and flipped over.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Man, these floods in Texas are insane. I hope everyone in the flash flood zone is evacuated by now, but evacuated or not - be safe!

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Simmons of YoVideogames @matthewsimmonsyovg.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

RE 9 will almost certainly be amazing, however, what we've seen so far has left me pretty whelmed. In an era where people say they want more of thing they love sometimes just selling that isnt enough. We discuss sequels in this weeks yovg podcast! youtu.be/MOfUAtxixcw

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YoVideogames Podcast Episode 495: What Sells You on a Sequel?

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This game has one of my favorite sound tracks. If you haven’t played it yet: it is worth every cent.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Microsoft cutting 9k jobs means games will be getting cancelled. Could mean studios being closed, as well. We’ll have to wait and see. All around just a shit day for the industry.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

He’s my choice for a young Indiana jones if they ever brought it back and didn’t try to make Indy a super hero. He’s got plenty of charm. My gripe for bond is I don’t want a young bond. He could put the muscle on for it for sure though.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

It sounds to me like they are going after Tom Holland tbh.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Casting Bond, and they want under 30. I think that’s a mistake. For fun, here’s my top three most interesting casting choices for Bond: Dev Patel Andrew Koji Barry Keoghan

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I’m sorry. I love this game but don’t buy this. Let it die. Ubisoft has bled it dry. 😭

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Simmons of YoVideogames @matthewsimmonsyovg.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In an industry constantly chasing trends, like extraction shooters, Madfinger Games decided to go in a completely different direction with Grey Zone Warfare! If you love realistic, tactical shooters check out our interview this week on the YOVG Podcast! youtu.be/hXf3iqhNylU

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YoVideogames Podcast Episode 493: Grey Zone Warfare and Going in a New Direction Interview!

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

My writing process is a lot of walking around the house pitching ideas to my dog.

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Showa Guy Joe @showaguyjoe.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

@phunkmachine.bsky.social Noticed this looking at Tokon Spidey.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Hahaaaaa that’s so cool.

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MaxDood @maxdood.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

TONIGHT, I'll be having an on-stream interview with Rick from @Evo . We'll be discussing EVO 2025, what to expect, what's changed, our own show at the event...and possibly some surprises?! Starting at 7pm PT on twitch.tv/maximilian_d...

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Every morning for the last four years, my alarm clock body slams me one minute before my phone goes off. Today, I body slammed *him*.

A photo of my dog, buried under the covers and dead asleep, mere seconds before I jump on him and we wrestled.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Because you’d be a constant reminder of the evils that had to be done to win. And a constant reminder that their heroism alone was inadequate. And they’re the only ones who know about you anyway. Anyway, great show. Best Star Wars in a long time.

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Andrew @phunkmachine.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Now that a little time has passed I think I’m most amused by Andor discourse wherein randos online picture themselves as Luthen or capable of doing what he did. The evil you would have to do and terror you would have to live in. And if you live and win you would be hated, especially by your allies.

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