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The Potato Witch

@riathepotatowitch.bsky.social
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🦽Disabled gamer 🐲JRPGs ☕Cozy games 🦇Vampire addict 🍁Britnadian 15+ years writing about video games, SFF novels, & assorted geekery. they/them renderbug.quadnines@gmail.com quadnines.wordpress.com

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Ben Johnson 🏺👻 @gamedesignerben.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
When witches are cackling and telling you “Fire burn and cauldron bubble,” take a step back. Breathe. Those are normal things for fire and cauldrons to do. They’re trying to mess with you.
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Dan Pearce @gamedesigndan.bsky.social · 17h
I appreciate a lot of you shared that article the other day in good faith while processing complex feelings (probably not the right time to be posting fwiw) but, if you did, you're probably someone who should watch this too. youtu.be/qW9CbnoXjFQ?...
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Fear Of holding Jacob Geller accountable, "Restorative Justice" edition
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 17h
Love this idea! Also might give me a good prompt to finally play more than, like, 5 hours of the 1st game. ^^;
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PUNKI (PERPETUALLY POST DEBUT) @pun-ki.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You should be asking why Rockstar gets to do this and doesn't run into any issues with payment processors, while the rest of anyone drawing or writing "explicit content" on any platform have so much trouble getting paid
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Kurt @kaatokunart.bsky.social · 23h
A reminder that you don’t need to be content machines as creatives You don’t need to chase all the trends Making reels and videos helps sure, but if you’re not the type there are other ways to be engaging You don’t need to make a new post everyday, you can repost some old stuff you’re proud of
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Commander Sterling @commandersterling.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I reviewed Silent Hill: Townfall. At times it's utterly brilliant, at others it's creatively frustrating and bloody tedious. So much greatness, yet so many caveats. Read here: www.thejimquisition.com/post/silent-...
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Silent Hill: Townfall - Staying Silent (Review)
Silent Hill: TownfallReleased: September 24th, 2026Developer: Screen BurnPublisher: KonamiSystems: PC, PS5 (reviewed)Silent Hill: Townfall is a frustrating game, and I don’t mean that in the tradition...
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Charlie Stross @cstross.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Oh my: LibreOffice just made "no AI" one of their official features: blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/09...
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Yes, no AI is now a feature - TDF Community Blog
One of the comments on the announcement of LibreOffice 26.8 was a simple question: “So, no AI is now a feature?” LibreOffice does not reject artificial intelligence out of hand, but an office suite us...
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 20h
Last week's most popular post on Quadnines was my look at LSD Dream Emulator. Did you know this game actually has an ending? It's also an endurance challenge for your mind, just to get to it! #gamereview quadnines.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/r...
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Madness, Mayhem, and Mind-Melting Visuals [LSD Dream Emulator]
If you somehow missed LSD Dream Emulator’s heyday on Youtube about a decade ago, I don’t know whether to say you’re lucky or you really missed out. It’s a game known for its…
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Struggling to remember which Pokemon games I've actually beaten. I have a terrible habit of stopping right before the Elite 4, so most of them that I've played have not had the credits roll, despite me being pretty familiar with the game by the end. Clearly, I need to replay them to be sure!
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today's anniversary post is the time I wrote about how the games that are now considered retro just make me feel old. ^^; quadnines.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/a...
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Perhaps you prefer some under-the-radar monster training RPGs, like Nexomon Extinction. This game's story is awesome, the monster designs are fun, and it's often on sale for deep discounts, so don't sleep on it! quadnines.wordpress.com/2022/10/21/r...
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If Pokemon Committed to Darker Themes [Nexomon Extinction]
There are so many Pokemon-like games out there right now, despite the franchise not exactly being at the peak of its popularity. And while many are outright rip-offs of Pokemon (especially when it …
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Esper Quinn 💠 @esper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
it’s not like i have 300k followers or anything, but any woman working in game journalism or an adjacent field, please reply to this with something you worked on recently that you’re proud of and i’ll repost it. feel free to include cash’pp/payp’l/v’nmo links.
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's the last quarter of the year, and Quadnines is sitting at 10,431 views. Can we get that to 11k by the end of the year? I cover sim games, cozy games, and RPGs, so surely there's something worth reading, right? #gamereview #cozygame #JRPG #RPG quadnines.wordpress.com/review-index/
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's the last quarter of the year, and Quadnines is sitting at 10,431 views. Can we get that to 11k by the end of the year? I cover sim games, cozy games, and RPGs, so surely there's something worth reading, right? #gamereview #cozygame #JRPG #RPG quadnines.wordpress.com/review-index/
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Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 01/10/2026
I've also written a fair amount on Resident Evil too, if that's more your kind of thing :) kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/resident-evi...
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Resident Evil series
“Welcome to the world of survival horror. Good luck!” Luck is one thing Resident Evil never seems to need. Capcom’s series began life as a global trendsetter and then never really…
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's October! The weather is chilly and the leaves are turning all kinds of colours, and it's my favourite time of year!
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How in the fuck did one of my stove coils just catch on fire?!
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🦇 Katra Scariello, Spooky Apple Audio 🦇🏳️‍⚧️ @katrafiy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hey everyone, I'm really in a bind. I was just told earlier today that my job will be terminating me on October 13th, exactly one day before my upcoming requested paid medical leave to recover from bottom surgery. I intend to fight this in court, but I could really use some help in the meantime.
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Donate to Support Katra Through Bottom Surgery Recovery, organized by Katra Ariello
Hi, my name is Katra, and I’ve just been notified that I’ll be let go of… Katra Ariello needs your support for Support Katra Through Bottom Surgery Recovery
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Failbetter Games | Wishlist Mandrake on Steam! @failbettergames.com · 30/09/2026
We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs
Night. The House of Chimes - a tower which you might immediately think of as Big Ben - is adrift in the River Thames. It still seems to be keeping time. In the background, a large, alien building looms over the city of London.
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Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 28/09/2026
Um, holy crap. Y'all. Thanks to everyone who's donated so far, we've passed enough to cover the costs for the initial assessment and undoing the damage the original repair guy did! You're amazing. If you've ever enjoyed my CRT pics, and have the bandwidth, toss a coin to your Witcher.
A photograph of Lunar: Eternal Blue Complete on a CRT.A photograph of Saga Frontier 2 on a CRT.A photograph of Castlevania 4 on a CRT.A photograph of Chrono Trigger on a CRT.
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Heck yeah!
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Briggsy @briggsy.blacksky.app · 29/09/2026
Only $220 left, so close. ❤️
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Briggsy @briggsy.blacksky.app · 29/09/2026
I have to raise $1020 by the end of the day, or I’m out. Please share and help if you can; I don’t want my hard work to go to waste. 😞 PayPal: www.paypal.me/Briggsycakes Cash App: $briggsycakes Venmo: Briggsycakes
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Pay Brittany Gonzalez using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/Briggsycakes and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
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St1ka @st1ka.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I HAVE REVIEWED EVERY SINGLE EVANGELION GAME EVER MADE! All 51 of them. youtu.be/QRnrE4uS3lg
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There Are 51 Evangelion Games. I Played Them All.
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Jank @jank.cool · 22/09/2026
Are videogames trying to make me contemplate my mortality? Fine. I shall. By @jmrivera.bsky.social www.jank.cool/are-videogam...
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Are videogames trying to make me contemplate my mortality? Fine. I shall.
The quantified life
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just played the Final Fantasy Resonance demo and hoooooly crap! I want the full game, like, right now. I would absolutely play it all week if I could! XD Suffice it to say, looks like a good game. I approve.
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maria @eurothug4000.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#ad NEW VIDEO! I played SILENT HILL: Townfall and it got... quite close to home. The details of the in-game world are something that made the experience for me, so I wanted to make a lil essay focused on that <3 Thank you to KONAMI UK for sponsoring the vid! youtu.be/55mgRMzLcRw
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Alanah Pearce @alanahpearce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are you or have you ever been a narrative designer (as your official job title)? I would like to interview you for a video! Pls reply to this if you’re interested ❤️.
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Luna | Luna’s Gaming Log @lunasgaminglog.com · 29/09/2026
My review for Magical Blush is out today! It’s a game worth checking out if you’re a fan of metroidvanias. Thank you to the publisher @dangen-ent.bsky.social for the review key!
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Magical Blush review: I fought my way through with magic in this electrifying metroidvania – Luna's Gaming Log
Magical Blush is a game I had high expectations for after trying out the demo. It is an action-adventure metroidvania, which is out of my usual comfort zone, so
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Eteo Games @eteogames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What makes a great video game investigation? Our writers for this month's theme performed some sterling detective work to find out. Read the set below: 🔗 www.eteogames.com/archetypes/#volum…
Collage showcasing three mystery games with retro-style graphics.
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Jacob Strick @jacobstrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Despite everything, you’re still the powerhouse of the cell
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Gamers with Glasses @gamerswithglasses.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sometimes, you write about games. Sometimes, you write about not playing games. Sometimes there's a game called Exhausted Man, and you do both. New from @edmondchang.bsky.social, looking back on a summer without games through the lens of ludofatigue: www.gamerswithglasses.com/features/the...
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The Summer without Games, or, Living with Ludofatigue — Gamers with Glasses
Don’t you sometimes just feel…tired? Edmond Y. Chang discusses “ludofatigue,” how it feels to live with the persistent sense that play just isn’t fun anymore, and the perennial relevance of Candleman ...
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Jazz The JRPG Queen 👑❤️🎮 @jazzlikestogame.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Don’t let reviews or random people online deter you from playing a game you wanted to play. Sometimes the best judge is yourself playing. If it’s a game you’ve been looking forward to make the best decision for you. We let far too many people sway our thoughts and opinions.
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Last week's most popular post on Quadnines was my review of Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2. Which I really ought to replay to see if any meaningful updates have improved some of the things I had a problem with. #gamereview quadnines.wordpress.com/2023/07/10/r...
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A Radical Departure From Its Predecessor [Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2]
After having a pretty fun time playing Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story despite some of the game’s drawbacks, I was thus pretty excited for the sequel, aptly named Valthirian Arc: Hero Schoo…
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lex! ✨ sleepy @paavonia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
happy fish friday!✨ some self-care tips from the blue baby himself 🐟💙
a crop of my OC Hadley's face. white text reads "drink water"a crop of Hadley's shoulders, wearing a green short with gold edges. white text reads "stretch"a crop of Hadley's waist. he is wearing pulled tights. white text reads "grab a snack"a crop of Hadley's thighs. white text reads "remember you are loved <3"
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Spoonie the Ghoulie 🎃 @spoonienet.com · 28/09/2026
i have a lot of respect for fellow spoonies who have to deal with this one way or another. the poor treatment and/or negligence i've had around both conditions has been damaging in more ways than one, but as long as we fight for change we have a chance to improve quality of life for us all 🤝
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Happy anniversary to my very old review of a little indie game called Rain, whose grey-soaked atmosphere and ambiguous storytelling definitely left an impression. #gamereview #indiegame quadnines.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/r...
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Falling on my Head Like a Memory [Rain]
Rain Genre(s) – adventure Original release date – Oct 1, 2013 Available on – PS3 Played on – PS4 (through PS Plus) Rain’s premise immediately caught my attention. An i…
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Radderss / Lauren R VO 👩‍🦽 | @radderss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Only 74 practitioners in the UK have taken the new ME/CFS guidance module, out of tens of thousands of practitioners Sign this petition to help make it mandatory. ME/CFS sufferers in the UK deserve so much better than this utter wilful ignorance of our needs. www.change.org/p/make-me-cf...
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Sign the Petition
Make ME/CFS learning mandatory for NHS staff
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@pantswarrior.bsky.social, you may have heard about this already, but... new Suikoden game! www.konami.com/games/suikod...
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HOME | Suikoden STAR LEAP Official Website | KONAMI
A New Suikoden Series Title is Coming to PC and Mobile. New 108 Stars, A New Tale of Runes –
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tangomushi @tangomushi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NEW VIDEO! 👻 White Day has a cult following that stretches far beyond its home country of South Korea. Today we’ll be diving into this stalker horror classic, as well as the 1975 experimental folk song ‘Migung’ that helped shape its identity. youtu.be/ZwWFUQpQA98?...
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Exploring White Day, Korea's Beloved Horror Game
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
People aren’t faking their disabilities, they’re faking being well. We know society hates us. We know we will be judged for using assistive devices. Many of us take years to get the courage to lean in to accommodations. Stop judging. Help us build a more inclusive world.
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Olivia Falk @olivigarden.ca · 26/09/2026
I'm back on my late-night review posting shtick, and it's time to take a trip to the Bermuda Triangle! Down in Bermuda disappeared into the depths of my backlog for a long time, but was it worth it to finally seek it out? olivigarden.ca/2026/09/25/d... #gamereview #indiegame #videogames
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Down in Bermuda Review
Much like its title, Down in Bermuda disappeared into the depths of my backlog for a long time. Was it worth it to finally seek it out?
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This thread went places. Start off looking for AI art, end up finding nazis!
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Boo-rad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jennifer Hale once told me Canadians need to champion ourselves more. I wholeheartedly agree. Over the past few months, I reached out to dozens of Canadian devs to learn their favourite Canadian games. Their varied responses offer a wonderful spotlight on some of the incredible talent we have here.🍁
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These are must-play Canadian games, according to Canadian devs
As Canadians, we don't champion ourselves enough, so we asked dozens of game developers to do just that.
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Who was your first anime crush?
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Sailor Uranus Winks in Sailor Moon Anime
ALT: Sailor Uranus Winks in Sailor Moon Anime
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy anniversary to my review Epistory, an charming indie typing game with a beautiful origami-themed art style. Highly recommended if you're looking for something a little bit different. #gamereview #indiegame quadnines.wordpress.com/2019/09/25/r...
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[REVIEW] Epistory
Typing games seem to come in 2 different flavours: designed for kids and with a slight gimmick, or The Typing of the Dead. Not that style. Just… that game. So what do you do if you want somet…
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jake-o’-lantern 🎃 @baronduki.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
if i sits, i fits 📦🌱
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r o o @jakepaulsartre.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I wrote an essay about how 40k is bursting with British class pessimism, like "the avg human is a trivial lepton in the background of a story about more powerful men & thats all you'll ever be" Then someone pointed out 40k was created by Northern Brits during the Thatcher era & it was like ah. Yep.
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
ICYMI, yesterday I reviewed Crime Scene Cleaner, which gives cozy gameplay a dark twist. Highly recommended!
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The Potato Witch @riathepotatowitch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Trying to organize my Steam Games into collections is a daunting prospect, considering I feel like I own half a zillion of them at this point.
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