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I review games. Cofounder of deargamers.net (@deargamers.bsky.social)

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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I was in 5th or 6th grade when it released. I remembered claiming to do homework in our basement but I was secretly playing. In 1994 though, controllers were wired so I was legit sitting against the TV stand. As soon as I heard someone come down the stairs, I would turn off the tv.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is how it all started. Dead Cells is the only modern title on here, mainly because it is what really got me into roguelites/metroidvanias. I played others before, but this reached levels of obsession that have introduced me to so many of my now-favorite games.
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Hana no Maude @hananomaude.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
2026 game #40: Well Dweller Kyle has rapidly become one of my fav devs. He makes metroidvanias but I call them whimsy action plaformers. While Crypt Custodian still has my fav story, Well Dweller wins for art, gameplay, & my new fav character EGBERT IS A CHAD AMONG CHADS
Well Dweller key art showing main character Glimmer with his matchstick
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InsipidGhost | Expansion Pass @insipidghost.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I was privileged to sit down with former PlayStation boss @shawnlayden.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation on PlayStation, Xbox, AAA development costs, AI, physical games, exclusivity, Kojima, live service... To Xbox: “This is your Dreamcast moment.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUwP...
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Shawn Layden: Xbox Is at Its “Dreamcast Moment” | PlayStation, AI & AAA Costs
YouTube video by The Expansion Pass
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Baseball playoffs is my favorite season of the year. Bonus: the Yankees are not on YES, meaning I don't need to shove spoons in my ears to block out Michael Kay.
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Hana no Maude @hananomaude.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m only a few hours in but even within the first hour, the gameplay immediately shows it’s a step up right from the get go with the matchstick/twists on metroidvania mechanics Also, this is his best art full stop. Same whacky designs, incredible environmental detail, lighting & color work
Well Dweller screen shot showing protagonist Glimmer passing by a weeping frog statue to meeting a new NPCGlimmer talking to Ilda by a campfire in front of a skeleton in Well DwellerGlimmer with his matchstick under a roof in the rain in Well DwellerPraise the birb
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
@evercade.co.uk Perfect ending to the work week:
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Finishing up Wolverine is the plan, and then jumping back into The Blood of Dawnwalker
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thank you. Finishing Wolverine and back to Dawnwalker. This was a busy week with the Well Dweller review and real world stuff that Astral was the best game to just jump in and out of when I could play.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#21: Astral Ascent I first reviewed this almost 3 years ago. It went free on Epic recently, and a few mutuals were speaking about it, so I figured I would revisit it to see what's changed. Well, now I have a shiny new Platinum trophy. I highly recommended it back then and recommend it again now.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congrats! This was a nice and easy platinum that just naturally happens (other than that one trophy but that is easy to achieve). This was the first time I have ever been first though (yeah yeah I cheated with my review copy...)
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#20: Well Dweller www.deargamers.net/reviews/well...
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Well Dweller Review — DearGamers
A new game from Kyle Thompson? Sign us up!
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hell yeah!
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Thank you to @tophatstudios.bsky.social for the advance code and thank you thank you thank you to @kylethompsondev.bsky.social for this wonderful game. Easily a favorite of mine, not just in 2026, but all-time.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
That's really cool. I just platinumed it a few months ago, and you can easily overlevel with the encounters on. There are definitely some challenging fights along the way that can one-shot your entire party.
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Rogueliker @roguelikerofficial.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Some games needed adding to my article about Metascores rogueliker.com/top-roguelik...
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The Best Roguelikes and Roguelites According to Metacritic and the Gaming Press - Rogueliker
Hades 2, Dwarf Fortress, and Cobalt Core, here are the best roguelike games according to Metacritic and the gaming press.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
And delete...for now
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
All good. I'm reviewing something releasing in 2 weeks so I'll be able to hold out
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Yeah. I found my groove but now I'm sitting at around 35 minutes each run. It's gone just beyond one more run
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Since I had to restart, I just reached the 3rd boss on a run. That unlocked almost every vendor/npc, that I can recall. Eventually, you can prevent items from appearing.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Once you kill your first boss, you realize how you have to plan out gambits and auras. It's not just about what is the most powerful each time.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Best and worst part of a roguelite. My save is gone so now I'm starting over. I'm not mad but I'm shaking a fist at you
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I have a full docket over here but at 2am, I'll be like "just one more run!"
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Not me downloading it now to see what has changed since my review. I'm still upset with you about deep rock and that rabbit hole haha
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I've been following the game since it was announced. This was so cool to experience. I cannot wait for Early Access.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Who complained?!? If you want, anonymously post their username, latitude and longitude.... Anyway, keep it up. I enjoy reading your posts.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Followed!
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Westen- BigNerdGaming @bignerdgaming.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
One more Astral Ascent point. I did a little email exchange with the devs over the process of improving as a dev. Still one of the more fun things I've done with the blog. I really should pursue more opportunities like this. Go get Astral Ascent!!! bignerdgaming.com/2023/12/14/h...
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How Hibernian Workshop Got Better And Delivered One of The Best Games of 2023
About a month back I purchased Astral Ascent, a game that has quickly skyrocketed up my Game Of The Year list. After following the dev, Hibernian Workshop, on twitter, I was struck by a tweet where…
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Full disclosure: this was at launch. I don't think much has changed in the essence of the game but it has had many updates
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Push a game like: www.deargamers.net/reviews/astr...
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Astral Ascent Review — DearGamers
Can this roguelite fill your “one more run” needs?
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The scene: Yankees and Rockies are tied 1-1. My 7-year-old walks in, looks, and goes, "damn it." I'm not mad, but...
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Finally! The season ends in a week and I'll have 100% of the trophies. This trophy was arguably one of the worst trophies I've ever gone after. Feels great now but this truly sucked
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
#19: Arms of God www.deargamers.net/reviews/arms...
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Arms of God Early Access Review — DearGamers
Imagine what you could do with 4 extra arms. For starters, mow down the hordes of hell in this exciting bullet heaven survivor-like.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Arms of God. It's a bullet-heaven survivor-like.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The review is just about done and will go live tomorrow. Notre Dame just went up by 3 scores, so I am definitely enjoying that right now.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Watching Notre Dame football and finishing up a review.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I would pick #2, but having two feral children, #4 and #1 are sometimes my only options.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Thank you! It is a bit overwhelming but I'll be checking out a number of them.
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Datvivar @datvivar.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Twist on #promosky, Moots that are great gamers! Give them a follow. 😊 @hananomaude.bsky.social - 🎮s, positivity, accessibility @bornformedia.bsky.social - 🎮s, reviews, other writing @nesstalgic.bsky.social - 🎮s, espec. cozy 🎮s @andresplays.bsky.social - 🎮 s, espec. indies, 🎮 journalism #gamingsky
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The best part of a 7am flight is.... Nothing! I've been awake for almost 8 hours and it's not even lunch time.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Chris Pratt: I See What You Did There
ALT: Chris Pratt: I See What You Did There
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I'll answer it this way: I wish I could just play a game, beat the game, and move on.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I got into The Doors when I was 14. I was 12 when the first Godsmack album was released and 30 years later, I'm going to see them in AC in October.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Describe your musical taste in three artists (no genres, just music) •Shinedown •Godsmack •The Doors
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
None. When I podcasted, I used to try to play specific games that were relevant or to keep up with the joneses. I had fun but I have way more fun just playing whatever I'm in the mood to play now. Sure, I keep a wishlist, but I'm content playing whatever whenever now.
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
What about 0 playthroughs?
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I'm excited, but as a Giants fan, I'm......
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I'm with you. I didn't care but that grew into a further dislike because I was told I was wrong
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Review games are probably the only ones that would overlap. I just haven't moved them yet. I got the 100% idea from Steam with the perfect game tag if you have all achievements
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Redactedjay @redactedjay.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Also, a WIP. I didn't realize at first that you can assign multiple categories to the same game and have not gone back.
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