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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Finished up reading Project Hail Mary. Well worth it! Delightfully nerdy, occasionally humorous, plenty of mystery, tension, and twists -- hard to go wrong with this one! It gets a lot of praise, and I can totally see why! Looking forward to watching this year's movie to see how it compares.

Holding a copy of the book Project Hail Mary

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Pre-installing Gears of War E-Day on Steam. First brand-new Gears story in 6 years? I'm so there. Standard edition drops in a few days 👍

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Gears Of War E Day Police Car

Alt: Gears Of War E-Day GIF

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Brad @thecarnival.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Finished Astro Bot!

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tried a couple of classic NES shoot 'em ups -- Gradius and Life Force -- back-to-back. And I just gotta say: if you beat either of these games back in the 80s/90s without emulation, know that you have my utmost respect! I had fun, sure, but only because good ol' Rewind had my back lol.

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Matt @tripopt55.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I got a couple new Funkos. I don’t get a lot of these anymore but I like to grab one for my birthday and Christmas. They still make me smile when I look at them on my shelf 😃

A couple of new Funko Pops I just got of Lara Croft and Astro Bot with Barkster.

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you're anything like me, you enjoy seeing a new indie, top-down Zelda-like enter the scene. And as it turns out, *two* of them dropped pretty recently: Isle of Reveries & Draco and the Seven Scales. I haven't tried either myself yet, but the mere fact that they're a thing makes me quite happy.

Screenshot of Draco and the Seven Scales

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Recently tried out Project Reignition, a fan-made PC remake of Sonic and the Secret Rings. As far as 3D Sonics go, I still find Secret Rings itself very... okay. It's fine lol. Great music though, as per usual. But this fan project *does* provide nice control modernizations & graphical upgrades!

Gameplay from Project Reignition showing Sonic running in the rain toward a trail of rings

Cutscene footage from Project Reignition showing Sonic standing next to the genie Shahra

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Retro Game Art 🎮🖼️🍂👻🦇 @retrogameart.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

On this day 25 years ago, the Nintendo GameCube first released in Japan (2001) #retro #art #gaming #GameCube

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

All caught up on the latest Nintendo news. So nice to see how many of y'all are excited for stuff! I'd say my highlights are Ocarina Remake & Kirby. I'm in the minority that thinks most of the new OoT aesthetic looks pretty good, and open-world Kirby sounds like it could be interesting.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake promo art

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Retro Game Art 🎮🖼️🍂👻🦇 @retrogameart.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Luigi’s mansion official wallpaper artwork (2001) #retro #art #gaming #LuigisMansion

Luigi’s mansion official wallpaper artwork featuring Luigi’s different expressions (2001)

Luigi’s mansion official wallpaper artwork featuring the history of Luigi before Luigi’s Mansion (2001)

Luigi’s mansion official wallpaper artwork for the Nintendo GameCube (2001)

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hey, Bsky fam. Been a hot minute since I checked in. August had a lot of emotions attached to it, but y'know, I'm still hangin' in there. Starting the Dungeon Crawler Carl book series has helped. Some of y'all spoke highly of it & I can see why! Strong "Lit-RPG" vibes for sure, and I'm hooked.

Holding a copy of the book "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman

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Hourly Videogame Box Art @vgboxart.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

YOSHI'S ISLAND: SUPER MARIO ADVANCE 3

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DOKI DOKI CRT PIXEL @crtpixel.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

SONIC DRIFT SEGA 1994 GAME GEAR

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Fryguy64: King of Rot @nindb.net · 15/08/2026

Happy Lego Delivery Day!

Lego Luigi & Mach 2, and Lego Donkey Kong Arcade.

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Kept tabs on this indie game for a while, but lost track of its release date. Pleasantly surprised to see it came out recently! Skilled dev of a couple *great* Rayman fangames recently finished work on an original 2D Rayman-like: Connie and the Essence of Chaos! Rather cute & enjoyable so far!

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Sophie ⚘.𓏲ּ𝄢𖹭⋆.˚ @voidgal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

So... I got another Pac-Man Arcade1up cab 🧍‍♀️

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Classic Video Game Box Art @classicboxart.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (2002)

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Got in the mood recently for some Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. Crash 2 is one of my all-time faves, but I honestly can't remember if I ever finished this one, even a casual run (how I prefer to play Crash). So I felt it was about time to compare the two a little more in depth. And so far, so good!

Crash Bandicoot: Warped gameplay showing that the portal to the level called Gee Wiz is open with Crash standing next to it

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Classic Video Game Box Art @classicboxart.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Wario Land II (1998)

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Retro Game Art 🎮🖼️🍂👻🦇 @retrogameart.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

On this day 31 years ago, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island first released in Japan (1995) #retro #art #gaming #Mario

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Japanese box artwork
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island start screen (1995) (Japan)

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island screen shot (1995)

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Been reading "Console Wars" lately -- a pretty good book on the Sega/Nintendo rivalry of the 80s & 90s -- and that got me in the mood to do a run of Sonic 2, because why not? I'll go on record with my hot take of preferring 3D Sonic to 2D, but this is still a classic for a reason. A fun revisit.

Sonic jumping and posing in the sky with Tails close behind in his plane

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Retro Game Art 🎮🖼️🍂👻🦇 @retrogameart.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

On this day, 25 years ago Pokémon Crystal Version released in North America on the GameBoy Color (2001) #retro #art #gaming #Pokemon

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Recently started the newly released cinematic platformer Lifted. I've heard it's the brainchild of a former Disney ride engineer & I totally believe it. So far it's rather breezy, very charming & visually appealing. One of those games you play for the fun story rather than a ruthless challenge.

Lifted gameplay showing main characters Ari, the Professor & Julius on a sunny, lush pirate island

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Endless Mike @squirrelsquirrel.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

got a pin of the best Sonic game, no I will not be discussing this sentence further

a pin of Sonic from Sonic Adventure doing the Sonic Adventure pose

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Retro Game Art 🎮🖼️🍂👻🦇 @retrogameart.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Mario Tennis was first released 26 years ago, yesterday marking Waluigi's debut into the Mario Series (2000) #retro #art #gaming #Mario

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Big day as far as my "reinventing & investing in myself" plans go. Officially started enrollment for an online college course through Eastern Michigan focusing on legal transcription -- with the goal being to hopefully pivot to it as my career later on. Ol' TTrom's goin' back to school.

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Sophie ⚘.𓏲ּ𝄢𖹭⋆.˚ @voidgal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Showing my game room again because I remembered how much I love it ✨️

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Classic Video Game Box Art @classicboxart.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997)

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

An aquarium maybe an hour-ish away from me was doing an Animal Crossing tie-in stamp rally event. Fun, cute idea, neat reason to check the place out & it was topped off with an Isabelle meet 'n greet!

Me posing with someone in an Isabelle costume near a colorful backdrop that says "Animal Crossing New Horizons x Sea Life Aquarium Tour" on it

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Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 11/07/2026

@doctorswithoutborders.org is the embodiment of compassion knows no borders. When we say we're here together, we mean it. Here to stand for what is right and together as a collective to help those in need. Don't underestimate the impact of your support making this world a better place ❤️ #SGDQ2026

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DOKI DOKI CRT PIXEL @crtpixel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

POKÉMON RED VERSION GAME FREAK 1998 (Captured on Game Boy Pocket)

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Looking for some good news in the world of video games? Happy to say @gamesdonequick.com is back for more of that 24/7 heartwarming speedrun goodness raising money for Doctors Without Borders (@msf.ca). Huzzah for the beginning of one of my favorite weeks of the year! #SGDQ2026

Screenshot of the Summer Games Done Quick 2026 livestream featuring Castlevania: Symphony of the Night gameplay

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Something witty about doing a barrel roll.

Holding the box for Star Fox on Switch 2

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Spent the last hour or so trying out some Scott Pilgrim EX. So far it's done a pretty good job making me a bit wistful for 2010 & my high school days, back when the first Scott Pilgrim beat-em-up came out. I love that Anamanaguchi returned to do the soundtrack too.

Scott Pilgrim EX gameplay showing Scott standing in a street with a rift opening off to the left

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DOKI DOKI CRT PIXEL @crtpixel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ANCIENT CO 1991 MASTER SYSTEM

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Incredibly relieved to say that my hard work on my health is paying off, y'all. Had a wellness exam with my new doctor today, and with my 50lb weight loss & meds, my A1C is officially down from 6.5% (cusp of diabetes) to 5.6% (in normal range). Hard for me to wrap my head around, but in a good way.

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Decided what the next game on the docket is gonna be. A Bubsy game that plenty of folks are saying is actually pretty good? Oh yeah, this I *gotta* see.

Bubsy standing in one of the first areas in Bubsy 4D

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🎮 TTrom 🎮 @ttromplaysgames.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I don't usually post stuff like this on here, but part of me figures why not atm. It was a fantastic day for a walk in one of my local parks. And with the nice weather & all this weight I've lost since October, I felt a bit of self-confidence return to me. Life's been wild, but I'm tryin' my best.