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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

I've finished two basic campaigns in Order of the Sinking Star and solved my first mixed mechanic puzzle. I'm enjoying it quite a bit. So far the difficulty has come from the multiple mechanics rather than lengthy sequences. It actually reminds me of The Witness in that way. Recommended. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

IONS are back! After a long silence it turned out their vocalist had left, but they are back with a new guy. I think he fits the band well but I'm hoping he has some grit/distortion abilities as the old singer used that masterfully in a mostly clean band. #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDIZ...

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IONS "Entropy of Me" (Official Video)

YouTube video by Willowtip Records

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Belmont's Curse is showing obvious Dead Cells movement in it, so I'm excited to see Motion Twin bring their brand of slick action to a non-rogue game. #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=wioD...

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Castlevania: Belmont‘s Curse Bloody Tears Trailer (ESRB) | KONAMI

YouTube video by Konami

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My vote for ONL reveal is Pony Island 2. The trailer kind of spoils that its going to be another multi-genre blender, but its not really a surprise for anyone who played Inscryption or the first Pony Island. #blutoid (My runner up goes to Showa American Story.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YlD...

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Pony Island 2: Panda Circus - Release Date Trailer

YouTube video by Daniel Mullins Games

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Took a picture of myself opening the blinds this morning. (The photo mode event is back in ZZZ! I wish this was available all the time because its great. You can pause and slo-mo at any time, and then free-cam around the battlefield.) #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Is there a word for when the devs are clearly having as much fun as the players? This season of ZZZ the MC got a JoJo Stand of sorts. Now your customized MC can aura farm next to them. This doesn't earn them any money, they just added it because it was clearly a great idea. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Coincidentally, I recently received one game that did things right. Rather than print discs at launch, they gave everyone download codes so they could wait until all the extra content was finished and added to the disc. This is my OG backers disc. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Mina thoughts: I think the start is unnecessarily difficult. Any direction you go there are things that one-shot you, and you don't save up enough bones. But after just running past everything to make it to the first dungeon, it got significantly easier. It could have been designed better. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I always enjoy a high-skill shit-post. Here's inhumanly good drummer Matt Garstka (of Animals as Leaders fame) flexing some insane metric modulation over a well-known classic. #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HB1...

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How to Rage Quite Your Broadway Gig

YouTube video by Matt Garstka

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The loathsome Dung Eater! (For real though, the "leaked" set pics look great.) #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptG5...

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Elden Ring Movie Filming DUNG EATER

YouTube video by UnBoxPHD

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

On the plus side, they didn't shy away from aspects of the game that most studios would have avoided due to the difficulty of translating it to live action. On the bad side, the result looks just as stupid as you might expect. #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4X...

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Street Fighter | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)

YouTube video by Paramount Pictures

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Aw, this one really bums me out. The First Berserker was super under-appreciated. It had tight thrilling boss battles, only let down by mid level design and enemy variety. The potential was there to pull a Nioh 2 and come back with a perfect sequel. #blutoid www.gamesradar.com/games/action...

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Despite good reviews, The First Berserker Khazan development team reportedly dissolved over disappointing sales just days after Nexon CEO praised the game

The team at Khazan developer Neople has apparently been reassigned

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I never thought I'd see the day, but Maudlin of the Well is getting back together to make a new album! They were an avant-garde metal band that really expanded my musical appreciation back in the day. Not for the casual listen, but worth a deep dive. #blutoid www.kickstarter.com/projects/mau...

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maudlin of the Well: 30th Anniversary Reunion and New Album

Re-entering the world that started it all, with a new studio album, deluxe vinyl release, and more.

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Post your favorite memes to dunk on this trash. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Picked up Blasphemous for a criminally low price (under $3). I'm liking it more than I expected. Its slower pace is a relaxing way to end the day. But the questlines are nonsense. Everything is so weird that I can't use logic. I just wander until I randomly stumble on the next quest point. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Rolled credits on Nioh 3 but I felt that something was off. Despite having more mechanics than ever, combat seemed to boil down to Samurai=deflect or Ninja=Dodge/Mist. You just pick one and cruise through. It's no longer a core part of the game to learn the subtleties of each weapon skill. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I commented about how Nioh 3 lacks tension. But I'm realizing its not just the open world design, its Ninja style itself. The mobility and range is so strong that multi-enemy encounters (normally the bane of these games) are easy. I don't fear ambushes so basic exploration is relaxing. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I'm going to put my money on Castlevania. I played a ton of Dead Cells, so I'm excited to see Motion Twin apply that smooth sweet action into a Castlevania game. #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3-S...

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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games

YouTube video by PlayStation

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Let's go, I got Sunna in only 20 pulls! By far the luckiest I've ever been in ZZZ. (Obligatory don't spend money on gacha games disclaimer. In this case I didn't have to use any polychrome; the free master tapes they gave out were already enough). #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Impressions of Nioh 3 PC Demo: - Performance sucks - Open world is bland and lacks tension - New skills (frost moon) improve all weapons - Arts Proficiency is a new fun meta - Ninja style is low stance on steroids (low stance felt redundant) - Easier than previous games due to last 2 points #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

I might be cooked if there isn't a day 1 patch for Nioh 3. My CPU is only 4 cores (not 6), and even at minimum settings with 30 FPS lock, I am getting severe stuttering at the demo castle boss. I can gut through some launch issues (i.e. Elden Ring), but this is basically not playable. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Finally started the Nioh 3 demo. I know it's temporary, but I hate how they gated stance changes. Samurai style feels like absolute garbage with only once stance. I legit think it may turn off newbies who don't how good the system gets once you unlock your full moveset. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Hit credits for Angeline Era at just under 20 hours. Overall I really enjoyed it. The devs brought a new twist on exploration while evolving gameplay compared to Anodyne1/2. My main critique is the 3/4 view. It gets hard to tell what is going on during combat, and even some platforming. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

After some very stressful work stuff, gaming is back! I'm really enjoying Angeline Era. Its just as weird as Anodyne, but still really fun to explore. My only complaint is that the bump combat feels really chaotic. I'm glad I picked Normal because a harder difficulty would be frustrating. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Hope folks are getting some time off for the holidays. I finally got some time after 3 weeks of non-stop work (not even weekends off) and watched Knives Out 3. I really enjoyed it! I agree it felt a bit long, but I liked that it was a real-ass murder mystery as opposed to Glass Onion. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Phantom Blade 0 is my hype pick. From the first preview it looked too good to be true. But every subsequent look is proving that its the real deal. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

G(rind)otY Blue Prince utterly defeated me. Saying the goal is to reach Room 46 is like saying the goal of Tetris is to get a single Tetris. There's a mind blowing amount of game afterwards. But the RNG grind was too much for me. I would have loved a version with less rogue elements. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

G(reatsword)otY The greatsword in Khazan: The Last Berserker made me feel like a Dark Souls boss. You get the speed, stagger, and poise that doesn't make sense for a weapon that big. (But the game is still challenging, because the bosses also have those abilities.) #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I haven't been paying too much attention to Nioh 3, but we finally know all the weapons that will be in the game. Even though some weapons seem to be in both Samurai and Ninja styles, they are actually treated as completely different weapons (with different skills.) I'm hyped now. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally? #blutoid (Just found out I need to collect all the lost fleas in order to unlock Act 3 in Silksong)

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I've been ok with Silksong runbacks. I learn how to kill enemies quickly, or my platforming skills improve, and find satisfaction in optimizing the route. But Bilewater really pushed the limit. It's not even the length, its that bench to boss has so much RNG that every attempt is annoying. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Getting back into Silksong after a 2 week break and my skills came back surprisingly quickly. If anything, I'm enjoying it even more because I expect to be bad, so I'm not as frustrated when I die. But then I got this achievement after 30 hours of play time. This game is insanely dense... #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Silksong PSA: There are at least 2 completely different ways to reach Act 2, and one way is harder. The Steam achievement stats seem to support this. All this to say, if you are stuck due to apparent difficulty, try a different route. There's no reason to do the hard way first like I did. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Near the end of Shinobi, and had a thought. The combat doesn't really get harder (if anything it's easier) because your growing combat abilities outpace the enemy difficulty. But the platforming does get harder because the more abilities you get, the more complex the levels get to match. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Decided to treat myself for Labor Day and pick up Shinobi. So far I'm having a great time, but I can see the critique that it is not sufficiently old-school. Funny enough, it actually reminds me of Guacamelee. Similar combo-heavy combat, puzzle-platforming, and a fairly easy modern design. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Hmm, it appears I have been sleeping on Igorrr. Previously Youtube only ever recommended me their "Very Noise" video so I mistakenly assumed they were some mostly electronic D&B group. But this is actually super interesting prog metal. #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OB...

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IGORRR - HEADBUTT

YouTube video by Igorrr

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Woah, Lost Soul Aside is releasing in less than 24 hours? Is it just me or was there almost no marketing for this? I would have thought Sony would have thrown more money at hyping up the launch. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Wuchang finished. I enjoyed it enough, but I have no desire to play NG+. I think it is less than the sum of its parts: A capable engine often used for brown caves and shacks, complicated level design without a greater purpose, and a combat system that doesn't build up to anything. 7/10 #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

I've put enough hours into Wuchang to have some initial impressions. It feels clunky and slow; basic actions feel like molasses. But your enhanced special attacks feel great, so it seems like a deliberate choice. I'm going to play more, but Lies of P and Khazan feel way better than this. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Success! This might be the proudest I've been to finish a game on "Standard Mode." It wasn't close either. My first win on Malenia, Isshin, etc. were all messy, desperate affairs. But here I was a complete bad-ass because that's the only way to survive. There's no room for sloppiness. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Day 3 of trying to beat the final Nine Sols boss. Probably one of the hardest bosses ever. There are so many patterns to learn that I gave up and used YouTube to learn them faster. But it's still taking hours to be able to react to them in game. Not sure if it's more awesome or frustrating. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Whoever is running the WKUK youtube channel has brilliantly (re)titled some of the old sketches. #blutoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0aE...

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Epstein Client List

YouTube video by WKUK: Whitest Kids U’ Know

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

The Nikke DLC boss for Stellar Blade was something. Hardest boss in the game in terms of attacks and damage, and even an insta-kill mechanic. But also very easy to knockdown and combo, so you can turn it into more of a back-and-forth tug-of-war. Not sure if its worth the money to be honest. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Stellar Blade is a weird game. It tries to do so much and yet is fairly clumsy at almost everything. Only the boss battles feel cohesive; everything else feels like they copied other games with out really understanding them. Yet despite it all I'm having a pretty enjoyable time with it. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Started Compiling Shaders (aka Stellar Blade). It's surprisingly clunky at the start. The basic combat feels quite bad, (especially coming off two SK bangers: Lies of P and Khazan). Fortunately it's improving with some upgrades, but the fundamentals are a bit shaky. #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Obligatory "don't play gacha games" caveat, but ZZZ 2.0 patch introduced a new character, and this is the accompanying EP's cover. I can't help but feel joy when I see devs having fun with things. (She's part of a martial arts temple, hence the old-school kung fu cover.) #blutoid

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Apparently I missed this, but here's a short free game to unwind. Each maze has some sort of twist, and the whole thing can be done in an hour or so. Not bad for $0. #blutoid store.steampowered.com/app/2570630/...

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20 Small Mazes on Steam

This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.

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Spaceloaf @spaceloaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I think I'm giving up on Blue Prince. I love the puzzle-solving, but the RNG (particularly in the post-game) is too tedious. The rogue aspect is actually pointless; it doesn't even matter if I complete the run. I'm just trying to get certain combinations of rooms/items to appear. #blutoid

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