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Game critic (20 years and still counting) virtuacritic.bearblog.dev Noisy Pixel, SUPERJUMP Magazine, Old School Gamer Magazine, Retro Gamer Magazine

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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 14/10/2026
How we feel after a full afternoon playing the new #OcarinaofTime remake for #Switch2.
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Ocarina of Time: Yes, The Wonder Is Still There
A birthday reunion with an old friend
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James Burns @kuribojim.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Lovely gift from @virtuacritic.bsky.social! Excited to read through this.
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 14/10/2026
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Thank You Bus Driver Review - A Quirky Roguelite That Runs Out Of Gas
Thank You Bus Driver offers charming bus-driving chaos and roguelite progression, but repetitive runs and limited variety wear down the novelty.
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 12/10/2026
Our September issue of Noisy Pixel Magazine is here! This is FREE for all tiers on Patreon (even the free tier) Issue 22 features Silent Hill: Townfall, Tales of Eternia Remastered, an interview with Studio Daimon about Food Devils, and much more! Please share! www.patreon.com/noisypixel/p...
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 10/10/2026
Noisy Pixel Magazine September 2026 coming out Monday. Available for FREE to all Patreon Subscribers (even free tiers)! Please share 🙏 thank you for the support. Check it out: www.patreon.com/noisypixel
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CONTINUE Magazine @continuemag.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
WE ARE SOLD OUT AT @paxaus.bsky.social THIS YEAR. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL. YOU ARE THE BEST. YOU CAN STILL BUY THE MAG ONLINE AT ACMI OR GO INTO ACMI AT FED SQUARE AND GRAB SOME COPIES 💚 MORE SALES SPOTS IN THIS THREAD AFTER WE EAT FOOD FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEKEND XO
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Nadia Oxford @nadiaoxford.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Publishers, we can only review the games you give to us before launch day. You cannot reasonably expect us to foresee and review your v.1.8 that comes out nine months later. For the number of times we’re accused of being on the take, this POV is wild. Not uncommon, though!
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 08/10/2026
We spent a whole morning playing Nintendo Switch Sports Resort recently. And boy, are we happy to return to Wuhu Island! Story by @kuribojim.bsky.social. #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoSwitchSportsResort #SwitchSportsResort
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On: Back to Wuhu Island
Returning to Wuhu Island with greater fidelity and accuracy than ever before
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James Burns @kuribojim.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
My favourite part of PAX - the SUPERJUMP + Friends dinner - wraps up for another year. Thanks to everyone who joined us tonight! 🙏
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m so proud of this interview. How it came together and the reception towards it from our audience is motivating. NP does things our way, and it’s awesome to have an amazing group of gamers, writers, and creatives to bring that to life.
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 25/09/2026
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Ace Combat 8 Review - PS2-Era Greatness With AAA Firepower
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve pairs sublime flight controls with a huge campaign, spectacular presentation, and its most complete modern package.
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A little full-circle moment, but Noisy Pixel is a juror for The Indie Game Awards 2026 this year. We'll be nominating titles as a group and are excited to add our voice to the event. We have another juror announcement coming next week; some PR already know about it ;) Things are getting noisy!
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 25/09/2026
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Castlevania Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Free Mobile Release Of Original Game, Orchestral Concerts Announced For 2027
Castlevania celebrates its 40th anniversary with a free enhanced mobile release of the original game and orchestral concerts in Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles in 2027.
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Shaun Musgrave @shaunmusgrave.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
So weird to just be… playing Shatterhand on the Switch. So many games I never thought would get official rereleases again are popping up lately, and I am here for it.
Shatterhand on Switch
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 19/09/2026
The original Mystery Dungeon is back with a Classic HD remaster. Story by Jahanzewb Khan.
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Torneko- The Unlikely Father of Mystery Dungeon
Tracing the origins of a beloved franchise's spin-off
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Sonic City ⋆★ Sonic News, Media & Community ★⋆🦔💨 @sonic-city.net · 17/09/2026
🛠️ Homebrew developers are bringing Sonic CD and Sonic Mania to the Sega Saturn, while a separate project is porting Sonic Mania to the 32X! All three remain works in progress. Details in our article, linked in the replies! #SonicNews
Sonic CD and Sonic Mania Are Being Ported to Sega Saturn and 32X by Homebrew Developers
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 16/09/2026
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Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Classic HD Review - A Rough Return For A Roguelike Pioneer
Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Classic HD preserves a foundational roguelike, but a barebones port and frustrating issues hold it back.
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Dagada's Story - ダガダストーリー 🔜 Stunfest @maluska19.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I am looking for content creators interested in trying the Dagada’s Story demo, coming September 15 !! If you’re interested, feel free to reach out! DMs are open :) #indiegame #videogame #platformer
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 10/09/2026
September digital issue of Noisy Pixel magazine is available for FREE on Patreon tomorrow! Featuring Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter We have a few exclusives in this one! Please subscribe (any tier), share, and support independent media. Thank you! www.patreon.com/noisypixel
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Shaun Musgrave @shaunmusgrave.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Western reviews of Torneko The Last Hope on PS1 back in the day were like
Screenshot from Torneko: “Everyone keeps talking about how mysterious this Mystery Dungeon is”Screenshot from Torneko: “but if you ask me the real mystery is why you’d want to venture into such a terrifying place!”
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Shaun Musgrave @shaunmusgrave.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Was in the mood so I ran through Zelda 1 today. Sometimes I see people say this game hasn’t aged well and I truly can’t understand that.
Zelda 1, Triforce sitting in a pile of Ganon goo.Zelda 1, the Princess in Blue.Zelda 1, ending screen.
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 08/09/2026
#SplatoonRaiders is so much more than a mere spin-off. It requires #Splatoon veterans to unlearn and adjust some long-standing habits. Story by @kuribojim.bsky.social.
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Splatoon Raiders: 5 Habits Veterans Must Unlearn
Repurposing your valuable Splatoon experience is the key to success in Raiders
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 05/09/2026
"Denshattack! might be the biggest surprise of the year." Review by Brandon R. Chinn. ➡️ www.superjumpmagazine.com/denshatta…
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Denshattack! An Off-The-Rails Review
Stylishly fighting the future with the power of friendship
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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The latest issue is on sale and features Sonic, Uncharted, Roller Coaster, Siren and much more. Grab it in shops or online. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 01/09/2026
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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Review - 4v4 Chaos Finds Strength In Numbers
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls delivers chaotic 4v4 battles, a strong Marvel cast, and deep team mechanics, even if its story mode plays it safe.
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 31/08/2026
Here's what our team at SUPERJUMP is playing! Story by Bryan Finck, Hazare Renne-Glover, Jahanzeb Khan, Nathan Kelly, and Ben Rowan. ➡️ www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playi…
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Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 43
What are you playing?
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Shaun Musgrave @shaunmusgrave.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Consider this old Onimusha fan more than pleased with what Capcom delivered here. It’s authentic to the series while bringing it fully up to modern code. I loved it!
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
👀 Noisy Pixel will have some news to share soon ;)
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Past few days have been difficult. Every time I’ve felt down though, I go through the press kit of Showa American Story and remember there are still things worth fighting for.
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 26/08/2026
"The journey is filled with equal measures of tragic heartbreak and triumph over insurmountable odds." Story by Jahanzeb Khan. ➡️ www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-beaut…
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The Beauty and Horror of A Plague Tale: Innocence
Endure and survive
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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Don't forget that the new issue is on sale now. It's filled with brilliance, from Codemasters and Marathon to Perfect Dark, Super Punchout!! and Patapon. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 14/08/2026
Noisy Pixel Magazine #20 is available now for FREE on Patreon. This issue includes an exclusive interview with Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa about his new game, Demons' Night Fever, and an interview with Kazkodaka and Sakakibara about Danganronpa 2x2. Please share: www.patreon.com/noisypixel/p...
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VirtuaCritic @virtuacritic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I'm in this !
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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The latest issue of Retro Gamer celebrates 40 years of #codemasters It also includes Sensible Soccer Patapon The Sims Super Punch-Out!! Marathon Perfect Dark Mario Party 2 Rowan Software Afrika Fish and much more Grab it in stores on online www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Between projects, still finding a way to review the classics.
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Ivanir @ivanir.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Currently looking for work (freelance or otherwise) on games journalism. I'm still paid as a reviewer for Hardcore Gamer, but I'm not at a good place when it comes to money right now. I have a particular penchant for RPGs and visual novels, but I'm open to cover any titles of any genres. Open DMs.
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Bro making me cry. A few devs have also shared this feedback with me and I’m honestly humbled to find an audience through my goofiness. Go watch our SGF Day 3 content to see if you agree with the comment! Haha youtu.be/ztikFg2eGGw
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
lol they made a twitter page for the hamster! 🤣
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 17/07/2026
June's issue of Noisy Pixel Magazine is now available for FREE on our Patreon. All subscription tiers, free and paid, get access. This month has a few features and an interview with the Disgaea Mayhem developers. Enjoy! (please share!) www.patreon.com/noisypixel/p...
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I’m writing a review from the perspective of a hamster.
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
91,000 subs! Incredible. It’s been a ride. Is this the year we hit 100k 😭
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 16/07/2026
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Culdcept BEGINS Nintendo Switch 2 Review - If Monopoly Met Magic: The Gathering
Culdcept BEGINS brings the classic board game RPG back on Nintendo Switch 2 with deep deck building, online multiplayer, and strategic tabletop gameplay. 8/10.
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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 16/07/2026
June's Noisy Pixel magazine is launching tomorrow with an exclusive Disgaea Mayhem interview! Get it for FREE on our Patreon (you do NOT need to pay for ANY THING!) We're in the process of making this physical, but we need your help. The subs go a long way in proving this concept to advertisers.
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shmuplations.com @shmuplations.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Today we have something special: a newly translated interview from July 1996 between Shigeru Miyamoto and Kenji Eno! Conducted just weeks after the launch of Mario 64, Eno takes Miyamoto to task (in a friendly way) with several fascinating critiques of its design. shmuplations.com/miyamotoxeno/
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Shigeru Miyamoto x Kenji Eno (1996) - shmuplations.com
In July 1996, Kenji Eno visited Nintendo HQ to speak with Shigeru Miyamoto as the first of his "cross-talk" series.
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Azario Lopez @azario.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I want to point something out. We did not ask permission to do this ahead of time or prep the devs that we were even going to do it. I’ve gotten better at explaining the vision of one of my impulsive ideas, but these devs showed up to play. NP is down to get creative with you all.
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Shaun Musgrave @shaunmusgrave.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As one who rarely buys new physical anymore and hasn’t done much gaming on PlayStation since Vita you’d think I’d have little reason to be mad about this latest move. But I have had to see/hear the words “consume/consumer” a record total in the last 24 hours and for that I am *furious* at Sony.
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 23/06/2026
"Pokémon is at its best when it invites you to rediscover its world." Story by Jahanzeb Khan. ➡️ www.superjumpmagazine.com/renewing-…
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Renewing the Novelty of Pokémon
Exploring The Pokemon Company's roster of unique games that brought new perspectives to the series
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VirtuaCritic @virtuacritic.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Brain Lara Cricket '96. Still the best video game adaptation of the sport!
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SUPERJUMP @superjumpmagazine.com · 18/06/2026
We spent an entire morning playing #StarFox in late May. If you can't wait for the release on June 25th, check out our in-depth preview here. Edited and narrated by @nomibelle.bsky.social, script by @kuribojim.bsky.social.
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Star Fox on Switch 2: In-Depth Hands-On Preview
YouTube video by SUPERJUMP
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