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Alex Carlson

@postmesmeric.bsky.social
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Youtube thinker. Twitch Affiliate. Lover of games, music, and anime. That's the way. youtube.com/@postmesmeric

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Last night's Gojira show was incredible. I can't remember the last time I felt this close to a band while they performed. It was unreal to see such a huge act play at such a tiny venue, so I couldn't help but be blown away.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Happy 30 years to Ænima by Tool, a wonderfully weird metal record that set the progressive trajectory for the band without losing the underground grime of Undertow. Psychedelic, heavy, a metal classic. Love it. #NowPlaying
Album art for Tool's Aenima record (floating eyes behind a panel of light) (Happy 30 years!)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I listened to Radiohead's Kid A album in its entirety for the first time.
I get it now.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Persona 5 turns 10 years old today. Even with Persona 6 on the horizon, it doesn't seem real that Joker and his band of Phantom Thieves are celebrating their first adventure's ten-year anniversary. We're still seeing Persona 5 everywhere. It still feels like a blockbuster to this day.
Joker and the Phantom Thieves on a street background
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
You see the announcement for the Russian Circles/Pelican shows, @jello44.bsky.social?
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
And for my Capcom faithful over on the PlayStation 2 side, God Hand turns 20 years old today. The last game by the best damn studio to do it, Clover Studio, you can see the lifeblood of PlatinumGames slowly rising in this wild, over-the-top, and endlessly fun action game.
God Hand art: Fighter getting punched by a tattooed fist
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Happy 25 years, Nintendo GameCube. Some of my best gaming memories came from this console's library, from Metroid Prime to Wind Waker, from Melee to Eternal Darkness. It was a humble system that still had plenty worth appreciating, even in the face of its competition.
Nintendo GameCube in indigo with controller
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Two incredible albums by two incredible bands turn 20 years old today: The Mars Volta's Amputechture and Mastodon's Blood Mountain. If you were even just dabbling in prog during the 2000's, these albums felt wild, untamed, and psychedelic in so many ways. I adore both of these records. #NowPlaying
Cover art of The Mars Volta's Amputechture album: three people holding a giant orange statue head wrapped in orange cloth.Cover art of Mastodon's Blood Mountain album: a mythical forest creature with three heads and large antlers in front of a rustic red background
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Gojira announced today that they're playing a charity show at a small venue here in STL. The show is just a week away. I'm insanely lucky that I was listening to my local alt-rock radio station at the exact moment when the DJ broke the news. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten my tickets! Hyped!
Gojira with special guest Locked Shut - promotional poster with red cardinal
September 18th, 2026
St. Louis, MO @ The Sovereign
All Proceeds from this show are going to Operation Food Search
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I still love that stupid-ass Blood Dragon font on "Ravenous." Watch this be the most totally radical Metroid game yet.
Metroid Ravenous (first word in typical white Metroid font, second word in radical neon pink font)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Discovered this pleasant campfire world in VRChat a couple weeks ago and found myself spending a lot of time just vibing in it. Ended up saying "this reminds me a lot of Outer Wilds," then heard the background music and it was a piano cover of one of the songs from the Outer Wilds OST. Perfect.
Campfire area surrounded by logs, pine trees, and a starlit sky (very Outer Wilds inspired)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Happy 25 years to one of the wildest, ugliest, most earth-shaking metal records of all time. The scene has had plenty of chances, but to this day, nothing else sounds like Jane Doe. #NowPlaying
Now Playing: "Homewrecker" by Converge (Happy 25 years to the metalcore band's groundbreaking album Jane Doe)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Wrapped up Denshattack! and got all achievements too. Think I'm going to write up a review of this for the blog, because there's a lot to talk about.
Denshattack! The End (text on yellow background)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
20 years ago, Volition challenged the king of open-world games and ended up building their own kingdom. Though it's changed a lot over the decades (for better or worse, depending on who you ask), the Saints Row series is a special one. It's still such a wild ride. Happy 20 years, Saints Row.
Saints Row promo image: four people holding weapons in front of a gold-tinted street with cars and decorative art
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Saw this on a Reddit thread about the project. Sounds like the Blue Dragon PC port clears.
Blue Dragon PC port Reddit thread
Graine: As someone who contributed to the project, it is not vibe coded
Zealotjohn: Hearing from a dev directly is great for a game I love.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Paul Simon's Graceland album turns 40 years old today. It's an exceptional record, but most importantly, this was one of my mother's favorite albums. Can't help but think of her whenever I hear it. I miss you so much, Mom. #NowPlaying
Album cover of Graceland by Paul Simon (rider on horse, tan background)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Happy 25 years to Devil May Cry, which launched on August 23, 2001 for the PS2 in Japan. Its influence cascades throughout the entire action game genre, always making you feel so cool as you hack n' slash through hordes of demons. This series, through all its highs and lows, still kicks so much ass.
Dante (white haired gun-toting demon hunter) with Devil May Cry logo in front (with Trish silhouette in tow)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Magikarp filet
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Magikarp Pokédex entries: "Magikarp is worthless, pathetic, pitiful, idiotic, and the weakest Pokemon to ever exist." Magikarp Pokédex entry in Pokémon Sun: "Magikarp is incredibly fertile."
Pokemon Sun: Although weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you'll soon grow tired of seeing them.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Hard to believe this one is 10 years old now. Doesn't seem that long ago when everyone collectively lost their minds over it.
Metroid Prime Federation Force Nintendo 3ds cover art: four astronauts in multiple colors standing in front of deep space
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The band's second LP, In/Casino/Out, released just two years later to the day. I love this one almost as much as Relationship of Command and Vaya. Good day to celebrate by playing lots of At the Drive-in.
Now Playing: "Napoleon Solo" by At the Drive-in (Happy birthday to In/Casino/Out too!)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Happy 30 years to the first LP by At the Drive-in: Acrobatic Tenement. Though it's often overlooked in favor of later records like Relationship of Command, it's such a raw and honest collection of songs. It's well worth experiencing the humble beginnings of this very important band. #NowPlaying
Now Playing: "Initiation" by At the Drive-in (Happy 30 years to Acrobatic Tenement)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Tetsuya Nomura made a surprise appearance at the Kingdom Hearts D23 panel and he's wearing a shirt that says "Black Honey Chili Cookie," a store from NEO: The World Ends With You. That made me smile.
Tetsuya Nomura from Kingdom Hearts D23 panel wearing a "Black Honey Chili Cookie" shirt. Reference to NEO: The World Ends With You!
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It's just this thing again.
Tangled guy surrounded by swords used for unpopular opinion topics
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Get back to me when "this game plays like a Playstation 2 game" means "this game plays like Psi-ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy."
Psi-ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy box art (protagonist Nick with glowing eye and hand, with smoking gun and enemies in background)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
2008 cooked. Art Direction was the hardest to nail down because Mirror's Edge and Wario Land: Shake It! both released that year too, but damn...that '08 Prince of Persia was gorgeous. I should revisit it sometime soon.
PostMesmeric's Best of 2008
Game of the Year: Persona 4
Best Gameplay: Devil May Cry 4
Best Narrative: Persona 4
Best Art Direction: Prince of Persia (2008)
Best Soundtrack: Persona 4
Best Multiplayer: Super Smash Brothers Brawl
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Happy 20 years to Dead Rising, first released way back on August 8, 2006. It's hard to think of Capcom's 7th-gen console output without bringing up Frank West's first chaotic adventure through a zombie-filled mall. Definitely rough around the edges, but a wild game that's difficult to put down.
Frank West, the photojournalist protagonist of Dead Rising (first released on August 8, 2006), carrying a television to attack a swarm of zombies. Dead Rising logo in the top-left corner.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Paledusk announced a 15-date US headlining tour and one of the dates is at a tiny venue here in STL. It's less than a week after the Mastodon/Deafheaven/Alcest show, but I couldn't help myself. I expect it to be a SOLD OUT show, so I jumped on this right away. Excited to see these guys live!
What is Paledusk?? US TOUR 2026
with GUESTS:Slow Degrade / Headwreck

Tour Dates
・Thu 15 Oct: Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's
・Fri 16 Oct: Anaheim, CA @ Parish at HOB
・Sat 17 Oct: Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room
・Mon 19 Oct: Austin, TX @ CATT
・Tue 20 Oct: Dallas, TX @ Three Links
・Thu 22 Oct: St Louis, MO @ Duck Club
・Fri 23 Oct: Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
・Sat 24 Oct: Columbus, OH @ Ace Of Cups
・Sun 25 Oct: Detroit, MI @ Catacombs
・Mon 26 Oct: Lakewood, OH @ Mahalls
・Wed 28 Oct: Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents
・Thu 29 Oct: Worcester, MA @ Palladium Upstairs
・Fri 30 Oct: Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
・Sat 31 Oct: Washington, DC @ Pearl Street Warehouse
・Sun 1 Nov: New York, NY @ (le) Poisson Rouge

Tickets on Sale Friday 7 August - 10am
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Happy 40 years to Metroid, a legendary series that's changed the way I and many others have experienced video games. Thank you to all the devs and staff, new and old, who've kept this series going over all these years, and of course, to the birthday girl herself.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I really oughta revisit Metal Gear Solid V again at some point. Haven't played it since it launched back in 2015. Is it a compromised project with issues and holes everywhere? Yeah. Is it a fun game to play and just mess around in? Also yeah.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Beast of Reincarnation looks neat, but what's a guy gotta do to get a sequel to Tembo the Badass Elephant?
Tembo the Badass Elephant sweating
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The main character Yashiro just wants to eat pizza, drink beer, and play legally distinct Magic: The Gathering card games with his fellow jaded assassin friends. And dammit, that's the realest you can get.
Yashiro of Scum of the Brave wearing a green, pink-flowered shirt and playing card games in front of a bar's wall of alcohol
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Scum of the Brave really came out of nowhere for me. Kinda had that old mid-2000's shonen vibe going for it. Its story of a jaded assassin rekindling his faith in humanity by mentoring some younger warriors-in-training isn't the most unique, but damn, its cast is great. Surprisingly fun show.
Scum of the Brave promo art with main characters
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
You've come a long way, my dude.
Shhh... I've Never Played Mega Man X by @razbuten
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Someone I know shared this from the other site and I got a bit emotional reading it.
Kazutaka Kodaka (@kazkodaka of Danganronpa / Master Detective Archives RainCode / and The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy) [Translated from Japanese]: A few days ago, my mother passed away. I let her know that she raised a son who's making games that a fair number of people enjoy playing, and that she can feel a fair bit of pride in that.
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Got a couple of purchases online this week. I really enjoyed The Unwanted Undead Adventurer when it aired, so a physical edition of Season 1 was a must-buy. And this Metal Gear spin-off was only $10 on PlayStation 4! Really nice...huh? Of course it's a Metal Gear spin-off! What else could it be?
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer Season 1 and Left Alive
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Imagine an audience full of this guy.
Is this an out of season April Fools joke?
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Happy 45 years, Donkey Kong. Thanks for changing the game back in 1981. Can't imagine gaming without you and that little jumping dude too.
Donkey Kong arcade art with Donkey Kong (a giant ape) holding Pauline (a blonde maiden) being chased by Jumpman/Mario (a man in red and blue clothing) with barrels flying atop girders
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Watched the first episode of Yani Neko last weekend. What a filthy, disgusting, relentlessly undignified look into addiction and how it affects a person and the people around them. It has its moments of lightheartedness, but it's the lack of glamor that's keeping me invested in its lead.
Yani Neko (Chainsmoker Cat) main character
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The roads of post-rock and noise rock have all become weathered over the decades, but it's beyond eye-opening to learn where all of those roads led back to. I can't imagine being a jaded, artsy New Yorker in the early 80's and hearing, for the first time, something that sounds like this. #NowPlaying
Now Playing: The Ascension by Glenn Branca (Person in a suit holding another falling person in a suit)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Lots of people are gonna miss out on weird, experimental video games like Tokyo Jungle and Murasaki Baby because Sony refuses to keep the lights on for their digital storefronts.
Tokyo Jungle box art, little dog on bloody empty Tokyo street Murasaki Baby box art, young cartoon girl with purple heart balloon
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Like not even just the literal "forge" definition. His name sounds like some mythic viking hero, but he's just a goofy guy who wears face paint, dances and pirouettes on camera, and listens to ABBA. What a champ.
Tobias Forge, lead singer of Ghost, without his trademark makeup
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Happy 35 years, old friend. I wouldn't be playing video games without you. #Sonic35
Sonic the Hedgehog 1 title screen. Happy 35th birthday to the first game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series!
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
People who complained about the MAXIMUM THE HORMONE tracks in the second half of the Death Note anime just hate fun. This shit rocks. #NowPlaying
Now Playing: "Zetsubou Billy" by MAXIMUM THE HORMONE
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
VA-11 Hall-A writer/programmer Fernando Damas published a post celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the game. This section about the creative feedback loop and publicly honoring your influences (and influencees) through your own art strikes a very, VERY loud chord. sukeban.moe/index.php/20...
We believe in ideas being out there to be polished by everyone that loves the idea. It’s why we’re always open about our inspirations be it on the macro or in small details. A creative feedback loop is one of the most beautiful things one could see in the wild and becoming too zealous about it is like starting a garden and killing all bugs. A crusade where every creature becomes the gnat that killed a sprout once, making your soil barren and your trees fruitless before long. (From VA-11 Hall-A writer/programmer Fernando Damas of Sukeban Games) [Happy 10 years to VA-11 Hall-A!]
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Happy 10 years to The Glowing Man by Swans. While it's not my favorite of the trilogy (that'll go to The Seer), it's the one whose individual tracks are most digestible. While The Seer is best experienced as a whole, I can come back to "Cloud of Unknowing" or the title track easily here. #NowPlaying
Now Playing: "Cloud of Unknowing" by Swans (Happy 10 years to The Glowing Man!)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Happy 55 years, Boss. Thinking about you a lot these days. #NowPlaying
Now Playing: "California Love" by 2Pac (featuring Roger Troutman and Dr. Dre)
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Great Fairy from The Legend of Zelda dressed in a black t-shirt with "Tool" on it, holding a guitar with the fiery-eye logo of Lateralus (the Tool album) saying: HA HA HA HAAA! Tell me, Chosen One... have you ever witnessed the beauty of Lateralus?"
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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
You folks playing this game for the first time are gonna rage quit right at this exact moment.
Donkey Kong ape characters all standing together in a shooting gallery for the Krazy Kong Klamour! minigame
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