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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 As we near the 20th anniversary of the PS3 launching, I figured it was a good time to share my game collection. Tune in for some recommendations. Lots of great games that are still affordable (and some that sadly are not 😅)! LINK: youtu.be/tlM-8OVVnCE

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My PlayStation 3 Game Collection (2026) | 80+ Games!

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🏆 New Video is Live! 🏆 I share 10 short and relatively easy 3D platformers that also have great trophy lists. Even if you're not a trophy hunter, I'd encourage you to check it out. We all need more 3D platformers in our life! LINK: youtu.be/viOpDqY93Gg

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10 SHORT and EASY 3D Platformer Platinum Trophies

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Always an incredible time hanging out with these Gents! Tune in below for some fantastic indie game recommendations! 💙

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 This fall is jam packed with lots of new releases. I share 5 games you’ve probably never heard of that I’m really excited about. Tune in below! LINK: youtu.be/86kTkdp1RXs

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Latest video game vinyl pickup thanks to Fangamer! Looks incredible and sounds even better. I’m planning to do a gaming vinyl collection video on the YouTube channel soon! 📀

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🏴‍☠️ New Video is Live! 🏴‍☠️ In anticipation of the Black Flag remake, my Assassin’s Creed retrospective: Brief history of the franchise, how it won me back, my favorite games and much more. Tune in below! 👇 LINK: youtu.be/-qgvJFH_2XM

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Why I STILL Love Assassin's Creed in 2026

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Been spending the morning introducing my daughter to all kinds of music. From Oasis and U2 to Madonna and the Gap Band. Plus some of that sweet Matchbox Twenty “dad rock”. Nothing like physical media 😎🎶📀

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 I wasn’t planning to make a video on the recent PlayStation news, but I care too much about physical games not to. Tune in to hear my thoughts on the subject! LINK: youtu.be/Q-v0_eYXpuY

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 An updated PS5 Collection video with all my recent additions. RPGs, 3D Platformers, gated exploration gems, and some questionable jank. Consider tuning in to find a few new recommendations! LINK: youtu.be/ppW7nn_8tKs?...

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Rolled credits in 007 First Light! It's not my GOTY, but it's a fantastic action game that doesn't overstay its welcome, nails the Bond character, and shows that IO Interactive can do much more than make Hitman games. Looking forward to a sequel! #JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

There are moments in Resident Evil Requiem where I have literally screamed out loud. There are other moments that are so absurd and over the top it feels right out of a Fast & Furious film. This game continues to surprise in the best of ways, I cannot wait to keep playing!

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 My Top 10 MOST Anticipated Games of All Time. It was tough getting the list down to 10! Some real surprises, deep cuts, and a lot of nostalgia for past console generations. Consider tuning in! LINK: youtu.be/Xz2aWV0LzWI

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

It’s been a solid start to the year tackling my backlog. Playing some great games for the first time, revisiting the Far Cry games for trophy clean-up, and finally committing to a Final Fantasy X playthrough (still in-process, but loving it)! Some recent screenshot highlights 📸

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IndieQuest: An Indie Game Podcast @indiequestpod.com · 14/01/2026

Come hang out with us on our latest episode! It's an IQ OST which is our #indiegame music listening party, and this time we picked a variety of 2025 bangers to hang out and vibe to! Check it out below, or wherever podcasts are found! www.buzzsprout.com/1425403/epis...

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Episode 128: IQ OST - Best of 2025 - IndieQuest - An Indie Game Podcast

Welcome back to IndieQuest, a celebration of the indie and obscure! On the IQ OST recap for last year we bring highlights of the songs from various indie games that brought us a lot of joy. Enjoy list...

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

How I feel after recently shaving my head and returning to my original look when I started my YouTube channel 😂 2012 ➡️ 2026

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

ICYMI - My 2026 Backlog Goals video! I even share the spreadsheet I use to track my game beats, GOTY list, and backlog goals. Check it out if you haven’t already and are looking for a fun way to track your game playing this year!

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 I share my 2025 gaming stats and reveal my 2026 Backlog goals! These goals were created to help curb decision paralysis and to get me to play a wider variety of games. Tune in below to hear all about it! LINK: youtu.be/ReDHfmSNcVk

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Thanks to anyone who’s supported the channel, I recently surpassed 4,000 subscribers! I haven’t always been consistent with the channel, but these past 2 years I have. It’s been a ton of fun. New video goes live tomorrow sharing my 2026 backlog goals!

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Josh Leslie @joshleslie.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I went ahead and made a game of the year 2025 video! youtu.be/zF-yVK9rJNo?...

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My Top 10 Games of 2025

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Sometimes I feel legally obligated to play a game, like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A collectathon 3D platformer based on the 1964 classic…and it’s actually good! Who doesn’t love a little seasonal jank? #JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025 was a year where I played a lot of older games via the Classics Catalog, still enjoyed plenty of new releases, and beat far more games than I usually do. Here’s the total list. 42 beats!

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IndieQuest: An Indie Game Podcast @indiequestpod.com · 31/12/2025

It's that time! The IndieQuest Awards 2025, are live! This is our biggest episode ever with discussion on dozens of #indiegames we enjoyed throughout the year! We crown winners in multiple categories including our own personal top 10s! Check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/1425403/epis...

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Episode 127: The IndieQuest Awards 2025 - IndieQuest - An Indie Game Podcast

Welcome back to IndieQuest, a celebration of the indie and obscure! Welcome to our yearly indie game award show where we put a spotlight on our favorite indies we enjoyed throughout the year!&nbs...

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I love revisiting games that I initially dropped, and after a 2nd attempt, it’s as if I’m playing a different game. The gameplay clicks in a way it didn’t previously. The story gets its hooks in me. I can’t say confidently I know exactly what’s going on in Death Stranding, but I do love this game!

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4realfan @markmartinfan5.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Last video of 2025! Going over the top 5 games I played this year! youtu.be/Z94BO8_diLw

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Top 5 Games I Played In 2025

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 My Top 10 Games of 2025! Indies, 3D Platformers, RPGs and more are all part of the list. Tune in to hear about my favorite games of the year, biggest disappointments, and honorable mentions. LINK: youtu.be/HT6sT8CCWsE

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Just finished editing my 2025 GOTY video. Most Disappointing games, Honorable Mentions and of course my Top 10 of 2025 are all captured. It's nearly 40 minutes long. SO much to unpack for another outstanding year of gaming. It'll go live Saturday, so please stay tuned!

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I only made it 8-10 hrs in when I originally played Death Stranding, but I really want to play the second game. Before we do that, time to restart the original and play it to completion. This opening is still just as wild as the first time I played it 😅

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

🏆 New Video is Live! 🏆 I share the final 10 Platinum trophies I earned in 2025, all of which were part of the Classics Catalog on PS+. You’d be surprised how many great games there are, especially platformers. Tune in below to hear all about it! LINK: youtu.be/dGz5ia1Fa5c

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

My Yooka-Laylee and Spyro collection got a bit bigger recently. A good friend painted this beautiful photo of my 3D platformer pals. Couldn’t be happier with the final result. Thank you, @tvandlust.bsky.social ! 💜💚

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 I share my 2025 PlayStation Wrap-up stats! Most played games, a deep dive into trophy milestones and more. I was a bit shocked at my most played game 😅 Tune in below to hear all about it! LINK: youtu.be/-izYixH4Mp0

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

🏆 New Video is Live! 🏆 I share 10 of the Platinum Trophies that I earned over the course of the year. Indie gems, JRPGs, and some great 3D platformers. There's a bit of everything here. Consider tuning in to hear all about them! LINK: youtu.be/-Fx3yVRJ0FQ

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Absolutely incredible! I asked Craig if he could do a follow-up painting to something he did for me several years ago (pictured below). The only instructions I gave for each was “a picture of these two characters!” He crushed it both times. Thanks Craig! 💜

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

My Black Friday pickups! Plus, the Analog 3D finally arrived! I’m planning to focus much more on my Nintendo backlog in 2026, and the Analog 3D and Switch 2 will certainly help with that. I’ve already cleared a few games from the Switch backlog, so off to a decent start!

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

🎮 New Video is Live! 🎮 I told myself I was going to wait on getting a Switch 2 for at least a year or more…that all changed recently. Tune in to find out why I bought a Switch 2 and what I think about the console so far! LINK: youtu.be/cBLQTVE3xFo

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Craig @tvandlust.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Yooka-Laylee x Spyro wip for @relewis2011.bsky.social

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Nick Westwood @retrobreak.co.uk · 21/11/2025

New video! I put so much time into making this celebration of the past 18 years of work! Hope you all enjoy ❤️ 18 Years On YouTube! My Journey So Far... youtu.be/j_l4RRV31Jw

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18 Years On YouTube! My Journey So Far...

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

🎮 New video is live! 🎮 I share 5 reasons why I’ve been playing a lot of older games this year. From timeless design and replay value to accessibility of many classics on modern hardware, there’s a lot to love about the past. Consider tuning in! LINK: youtu.be/SE0UgOxSJiY

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

As we get closer to the end of the year, I’m trying to play only the finest 2025 game releases in an effort to finalize my Top 10 GOTY list. Some real gems among my recently played games 😏

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I’m currently working on a video sharing why I’ve spent so much time this year playing games of the 360/PS3 era and before. I love a lot of recent modern games, but it’s been nice to play some older games recently too. Does anyone else miss focused, simpler 6-10 hr games?

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

All other games are temporarily shelved. We have important matters to attend to… So excited to jump back in and replay Yooka-Laylee! 💜💚

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

ICYMI - I released a video celebrating Yooka-Laylee in anticipation of the remaster which releases TODAY on all gaming platforms! Tune in below to hear why I love this 3D platformer and why more folks should play it! #YookaLaylee 💜💚 LINK: youtu.be/PGK_YsvAQ_o

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

It’s not perfect, but Yooka-Laylee reminded me why I fell in love with 3D platformers in the first place. My new video is a love letter to this underrated gem ahead of its remaster. I hope more folks give it a chance! #YookaLaylee 💚💜 LINK: youtu.be/PGK_YsvAQ_o

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Ghost of Yotei looks absolutely stunning (to nobody’s surprise). Combat is incredibly immersive and cinematic. Story opens with a bang and has some real Kill Bill energy to it. Cannot wait to keep playing!

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Blink @blinkoom.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

@polymedianetwork.bsky.social, the podcast network that IndieQuest and PK belong to, is doing a 24 hr charity stream for Doctors Without Borders. I'm live right now for 2 hours of No One Can Stop Mr Domino, a game I have never played before! Come hang out and donate! www.twitch.tv/polymedianet...

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I’ve been having a blast replaying and capturing footage of Yooka Laylee for my upcoming retrospective video. The demo of the Remaster also gives me confidence that many of the things that bothered people will be fixed. I hope more folks will give this game a chance in a few weeks! 💚💜

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

🏆 New Video is Live! 🏆 I share 10 of the #PlatinumTrophy I'm most proud of earning. From 100+ hour RPG grinds to tough first person shooters, there's a little bit of everything. Including Yooka Laylee & the Impossible Lair, which was...rough. Tune in below! LINK: youtu.be/78w2vlFV4HU

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Mafia: The Old Country delivered the experience I was hoping for. A shorter 8-10hr experience, great story, fantastic voice acting, and a beautiful depiction of early 1900s Sicily. Gameplay feels very PS3/360 era, but that never bothers me. I enjoyed it! #JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

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Rusty @relewis2011.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Tomorrow a NEW Hot Shots Golf game releases on PS5, Switch and PC. Truly one of my favorite series dating back to the PS2. ICYMI, be sure to check out my video below where I share memories of the series and recommend the best games! #HotShotsGolf ⛳️ LINK: youtu.be/uSJCOGXXCM0?...

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Why I STILL LOVE Hot Shots Golf | A Retrospective Before the New Game

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