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Tamazoid

@tamazoid.bsky.social
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🇦🇺 living in 🇬🇧. Co-Host and editor of @blowingcartridges.bsky.social Gaming enthusiast/collector with a keen interest in gaming culture and history

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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Getting ready for my post-Fortune’s Weave gaming adventure
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Time for yet another Fire Emblem to completely take over my life. Been my favourite franchise since 2004! #nintendo #FireEmblem
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
25 years ago the Nintendo GameCube released in Japan. Five years ago @eggmond.bsky.social and I recorded an episode of @blowingcartridges.bsky.social to commemorate the 20th anniversary. Ignoring the fact it’s been five years since we recorded it - give it a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/6Cxs...
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20 Years of the Purple Cube: A Gamecube Retrospective
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Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast @hypefactor.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
EPISODE 23 IS LIVE! In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the hosts of the @blowingcartridges.bsky.social podcast, Zach @eggmond.bsky.social and Brendan @tamazoid.bsky.social , to talk biggest #FantasyCritic mistakes. Apple: tinyurl.com/kwtbf35e Spotify: tinyurl.com/3jhpjp2c #GetHyped
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
On our latest episode we invited @eggmond.bsky.social’s mum on for a Mother’s Day special, discussing all things Animal Crossing for the 25th anniversary of the series! #animalcrossing25 open.spotify.com/episode/4xBA...
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25 Years of Animal Crossing - A Mother's Day Special
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Very much enjoyed (virtually) meeting @marcusoneill79.bsky.social and having a chat about short games! Anyone who can maintain three podcasts has my eternal respect!
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Or rather, an episode that exists as @eggmond.bsky.social wanted to grill me about Pokemon at the Natural History Museum.
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
After a short hiatus we are back with another episode! Tune in as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon by talking about our memories of the series and the Australian competitive Pokémon scene with friend of the show Cam! #pokemon30
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30 Years of Pokémon: Reflecting on the Australian Competitive Scene
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Had a lot of fun putting my fantasy critic hat back on with this episode. Though I would highly recommend taking my advice with a grain of salt! #fantasycritic
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
We’ve just realised we’ve dropped the ball in terms of social media posts. The podcast is very much alive and still going forward into 2026! Earlier this month @nintendomaniacs.bsky.social joined us to dissect the dynamics of Nintendo Directs. open.spotify.com/episode/6fdC...
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Reading the Mario-shaped Tea Leaves: Charting Nintendo Direct Trends
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Our 6th annual (we can’t quite believe it ourselves) #VGM episode is live, just in time for Christmas! Joined once again by @aurapaladin.bsky.social , sit down in a comfy chair and enjoy music that makes waiting enjoyable! open.spotify.com/episode/4ReH...
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The Waiting is the Hardest Part: Loading Screen/Waiting Video Game Music (VGM)
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
ICYMI: While our last episode for 2025 is about to go live, make sure that you listened to our second last episode of the year @lvaneede.bsky.social joined us once again to talk all things #Xbox! open.spotify.com/episode/7gnB...
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This is Not an Xbox - This is a Podcast about Xbox
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
We were perhaps a bit hagiographical - but the N64 deserves it! The console truly defined a large chunk of my early childhood
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Perhaps late to the party - but I’m finally here #switch2
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Perhaps I say this often - but this is was a joy to record and is definitely one of my favourite episodes! I might suck at #shmups, but I sure love talking about them!
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Qualbert.com 🔜 MIGW @qualbert.com · 06/09/2025
We're giving away the ultimate gaming setup worth over $800 thanks to Logitech Australia! Here's how to enter: - Follow @qualbert.com - Like & repost this - Bonus entry: join our Discord and react to the #Giveaways post Winner drawn on 13 Sep 12pm AEST. Aus residents only. Good luck!
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
A hint for the next episode of @blowingcartridges.bsky.social - I received a message from @eggmond.bsky.social this morning suggesting that I read up on Earthion eyes 👀 #shmups #16bit
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Joined by (former) Australian competitive Mario Kart player and vtuber @NinStarRose we discussed the topic of changes and transitions in competitive multiplayer games. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/b...
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Shifting Gears: Transitioning Between Game Generations with NinStarRose
Podcast Episode · Blowing Cartridges · 21/07/2025 · 1h 12m
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
One of my favourite episodes of Blowing Cartridges yet! I highly recommend giving it a listen (in my obviously unbiased opinion) to hear us discuss the nuances of video game/console pricing in the current climate of 2025
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We may have ended our Herculean streak of having guests on the podcast, but we do continue our streak of fortnightly releases! Tune in to hear me grill Zach about Switch 2 advertising in Japan, all the merchandise he has been encountering/acquiring and geodude coat hangers!
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
We generally stay away from “news” style episodes that date themselves pretty quickly, but @eggmond.bsky.social and I couldn’t say no to discussing all things related to the latest Nintendo console!
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
It was great to reminisce about the Nintendo DS with @eggmond.bsky.social & the great @chocobalt.bsky.social! Apologies for the audio quality - there were some issues stemming from me forgetting to plug my mic into my laptop 🤦‍♂️ (I blame the flu I was battling whilst recording)
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
I think this is the first episode inspired by my mum sending a message to the family group chat - in this instance it was “did you know The Sims is 25 years old”. I assume I have Australian morning TV to thank.
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Heard about the latest discussions over gambling/loot boxes in video games? Playing Pokémon TCG? Listen in for a discussion about the latest regulatory moves on gambling in video games in Australia and our thoughts on what the ramifications will be. open.spotify.com/episode/0EQP...
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Rolling the Dice: Gambling and Lootboxes in Gaming
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
I don’t think anyone who knows my tastes will be surprised about the tracks that I chose this year!
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
We continue the podcast into 2025 for our sixth year of recording! The true surprise is @eggmond.bsky.social hasn’t gotten sick of me yet!
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
This may have been sitting in my edit bay for nearly three months… #videogamepodcasts
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Turns out I didn’t really get the chance to play much Switch in 2024…
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.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
from The Sims (2000) user manual. i am convinced this is how most games should engage with their players (and their own work)
picture of page from a manual that reads:

APPENDIX 2 
RECOMMENDED READING

Here are some titles that might enhance your understanding of some of the background and social issues entertained in The Sims. Warning: all are filled with provocative ideas; Maxis disavows any responsibility for encouraging deep thought. 
Home: A Short History of an Idea by Witold Rybczynski (July 1987), Penguin USA; ISBN: 0140102310 Notes on the Synthesis of Form by Christopher W. Alexander (June 1970), Harvard University Press; ISBN: 0674627512 A Pattern Language : Towns, Buildings, Construction by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, Murray Silverstein (1977), Oxford University Press (Trade); ISBN: 0195019199 Architecture : Form, Space, & Order by Frank D. K. Ching, Francis D. Ching (February 1996), John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0471286168 Housing by Lifestyle : The Component Method of Residential Design by James W. Wentling (November 1994) McGraw-Hill; ISBN: 0070692939 Time for Life : The Surprising Ways Americans Use Their Time by John P. Robinson, Geoffrey Godbey (Contributor), Robert Putnam (June 1997)Pennsylvania State University Press (Trade); ISBN: 0271016523 Maps of the Mind by C. Hampden-Turner (March 1982), MacMillan Publishing Company; ISBN: 0025477404 Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life by David D. Friedman (September 1997), HarperCollins; ISBN: 0887308856 Making the Most of Your Llama by Linda C. Beattie (Editor), Araneen Witmer (Illustrator), Kathyrn Doll (Editor), Dr. Linda Beattie (September 1998), Kopacetic Ink; ISBN: 0961963417 Finding Your Perfect Love by Arthur Clark, Cassandra Skouras (January 1998), Rosebud Press; ISBN: 0965276902 The User Illusion : Cutting Consciousness Down to Size by Tor Norretranders, Jonathan Sydenham (Translator) (April 1998), Viking Press; ISBN: 0670875791 
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 13/01/2024
While I am still confused by the existence of this set, I couldn’t let myself not grab it before it was discontinued #lego #Horizon
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Tamazoid @tamazoid.bsky.social · 12/12/2023
The news of the death of E3 is unsurprisingly, yet nonetheless saddening. I have a lot of nostalgic memories of avidly watching E3 presentations in my late high school/early uni days, both from staying up till the early hours of the morning or scouring the internet for news (1)
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Blowing Cartridges Podcast @blowingcartridges.bsky.social · 08/12/2023
Joining us in this special episode was Andrew Hung, former game dev at Transmission Games and EA Melbourne/Visceral Australia. We took a walk down memory lane, discussing Andrew’s experiences in the Australian industry in the mid to late 2000s. #ausgamedev #gamedev #cancelledgames #deadspace2Wii
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‎Show Blowing Cartridges, Ep Developing Games in the mid 2000s Australia: A Gamedev Retrospective - 5 Dec 2023
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