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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I never said anything about no new Indie game purchases before GTAVI 😜 Move over Townfall it's time for some proper Silent Hill/Twin Peaks inspired chills. 'Tis the season after all.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

..and that's game 44 of 2026 completed - RetroSpace A game thats seemingly destined to be overlook due to the sheer volume of quality releases this past month. A real shame as this is a fantastic immersive sim that's an essential play for any fans of the System/Bio Shock series. I loved it!

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Had to break my no new games until GTA rule for this one. The lure of those Burnout-like vibes proved too great, plus it's a dev team that definitely deserves the support! @fusegames.com #StarWarsGalacticRacer

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Progress update..it's starting to take shape. Shelving is next on the list.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

..and that's game 43 of 2026 completed - 007 First Light Another from the backlog cleared. Undoubtedly a great use of the 007 license with some really impressive locations. However the linear nature of the gameplay felt overly restrictive and just left me yearning to replay Hitman again.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

..and that's game 42 of 2026 completed - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Been going through quite a stressful time lately and this has proven to be the perfect gaming antidote. Smashing LEGO bricks never gets old, especially in an open world that looks this good.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just got back from seeing this and can't remember the last time I felt so conflicted over a movie. There is lots to love about it, but my word it certainly makes some bizarre choices along the way. Some of the worst creature CGI I've seen in a long time too. #Hope

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Absolutely loved this.. way funnier than I expected (in an early Evil Dead kind of way). A bold take on the franchise with more than enough nods to feel part of the Resi universe. #ResidentEvil

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

41 so far.. including a full Resi series playthrough. bsky.app/profile/yewo...

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

..and that's game 41 of 2026 completed - The Blood of Dawnwalker A truly exceptional game that pushes the openworld RPG genre in all the right directions. It maintains a real focus on characters & meaningful choices. All of which actually shape the story into feeling like its one of your own making

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Games Room + Office Conversion - Work in Progress It's finally happening! A space to call my own and finally display (and enjoy) the gaming collection I've amased over the past 40 years. The fun part of decorating and furnishing it starts real soon! 😀

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's absolutely mental.. and no doubt we will soon see yet more publishers complaining about poor sales and closing more studios down, all because they flood the release schedule.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Only a few hours in but the time mechanic is already proving to be a genius addition (& probably the best implementation of such a thing since the original Dead Rising) It just immediately makes you focus on choices making every one more meaningful whilst still giving you plenty of scope to explore

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Absolutely. I've cut back massively on full price (day one) releases this year. Also driven by the shady business practices of pretty much all the big publishers at the moment. Thankfully indies are absolutely thriving at the moment.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I'm the same with Control. That's on next months list, and will tide me over nicely until GTA6.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

No doubt it'll be impressive but the pre-release stuff for it really hasnt grabbed me at all.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

With silly release season upon us, harsh decisions need to be made in terms of gaming commitments. I've settled on The Blood of Dawnwalker as my main (and only AAA) purchase.. no Wolverine or Onimusha for me. They will still be around to play when the time comes. How about you?

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

..and that's game 40 of 2026 completed - Zero Parades For Dead Spies Creating any kind of a follow-up to Disco Elysium was never going to be easy, but this does a good job of differentiating itself from its predecessor. With strong characters and some well implemented espionage gameplay elements.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

..and that's game 39 of 2026 completed - Twisted Tower Just my kind of game: no microtransactions, no DLC, no unnecessary padding. Just excellent level design and pure playability. It wears its BioShock influence proudly, blending it well with Boomer Shooter style gunplay. A steal at only £10 too!

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I left the VP scene behind a while ago, but still occassionally browse the shots being posted by the community and these stopped me in my tracks.. outstanding work. Love them👏

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

..and that's game 38 of 2026 completed - Esoteric Ebb Possibly one of the best video game interpretations of D&D I've played. It totally nails the vibe of a really well-made, small-scale one-shot, packed with political, religious, and often hilarious undertones from start to finish.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

..and that's game 37 of 2026 completed - Double Dragon Revive Not a patch on the likes of Streets of Rage 4. However brawler fans will still get some enjoyment from it, despite an infuriatingly brutal final boss. Double Dragon Neon still remains my favourite of the modern DD game.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

..and that's game 36 of 2026 completed: Dive or Die: Children of Rain Best described as a lovecraftian take on Dave the Diver. Offers plenty of challenge, a good balance of resource management and rewarding exploration. Already looking forward to my next run through (now I know what Im doing)

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I never actually thought I'd see the day that this happened! Oh yeah and Physical Gaming forever 📀😆

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

..and that's game 35 of 2026 completed: The Mermaid Mask This series has been an absolute delight; each game gradually builds in complexity and scale while perfectly retaining its signature charm, wit, brilliant writing, and stellar voice work. Hats off to #SFBGames, incredible work! 👏

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

So excited for this one. It's been on my Fantasy Games League draft for the past couple of years 😆

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

..and that's game 34 of 2026 complete: Tangle Tower I can't recommend this series of games enough. If you have even a passing interest in the detective/investigative or visual novel genre then you need to check them out. Great stories, fantastic voice acting & real heart. Next up The Mermaid Mask!

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

..and that's game 33 of 2026 completed: Desktop Explorer An incredible puzzle game! It scratches that nostalgic itch perfectly with it's 90's based OS interface whilst cleverly hiding lots of surprises and emotional storytelling within. Gets you really thinking outside the "text" box at times too.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

..and that's game 32 of 2026 completed: Detective Grimoire Prior to starting my playthrough of The Mermaid Mask, thought I'd check the previous Grimoire games out first, and really glad I did. It has a real Lucasarts "Point and Click" charm, and is perfect for a single sitting session.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

..and that's game 31 of 2026 completed: Gothic Remake Possibly the most difficult RPG of its type I've played. Zero handholding, no waypoints and limited fast travel all contribute to a tough but rewarding adventure. If you can survive the punishing first few hours you are in for a real treat.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Some really great looking Indies arriving over the next week. These definitely have my attention. Any you have your eye on? #IndieGaming

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

..and that's game 30 of 2026 completed - Streets of Rage 4 Time for my annual playthrough of my favourite arcade brawler. For me it's simply unmatched and always a joy to play. I'll also take the oppoortunity to give Absolum a shoutout, another Dotemu classic with lots of SoR4 DNA. Don't skip it.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Well that straight up fucking sucks.. feels quite surreal being around long enough to witness the birth and death of physical gaming. A digital only future is certainly not for everyone :(

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

..and that's game 29 of 2026 completed - StarFox Easily one of my favourite games of the year so far... a lovingly crafted remake that offer the perfect balance of old and new. It's easily one of the Switch 2's best looking titles to date as well, with some surpringly well directed cutscenes too.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Spent the weekend working though a massive backlog of NextFest demos. Here are just a few of my favourites: #PenguinColony - Penguins and Cthulhu (say no more) #Takeover2 - A great Streets of Ragelike #PrisonofHusks - A PS1 styled Soulslike #RetroSpace - A variation on System Shock

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

..and that's game 28 of 2026 completed - No, I'm Not A Human After a bit of a gaming break due to life "stuff" I'm now back on an indie kick and this one proved right up my street (after being recommended by my daughter). It's quirky, weird, unsettling and defintiely unique.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

3 Days, 90,000 Steps, 19 acts and memories that will last a lifetime! Thankyou Download community... until next time! 🤘 #Download @downloadfest.bsky.social

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I've also no idea why I seem incapable of spelling the word "playthrough" in my posts! 😆

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For some reason I prefered my first playthough.. second time around I'd rate 6 over it. ..and Resi 6 in VR certainly takes some beating.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For those interested here's my Tiermaker ranking for the series based on this 2026 playthough: I struggle to seperate the S-Tier titles, each equally brilliant in their own way.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

..and that's game 27 of 2026 completed - Resident Evil Village So that concludes not only the story of Ethan Winters (surely one the most mistreated protaganists in recent gaming history) but also my re-playthough of the entire mainline Resi series. Can't see me ever tiring of these games.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

..and that's game 26 of 2026 completed - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Now that's more like it! Feel this is possibly one of the most underrated games in the series. For me it ticks all the right Resi boxes and is a great return to form. Next up: Resident Evil Village (nearing the end now)

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Tonight's cinema visit.. what an outstanding film! #Obsession

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

..and that's game 25 of 2026 completed - Resident Evil 6 This was such a slog. Incredible how a series can go from the heights of Resi 4 to whatever the hell this game is! Just glad Capcom decided to take the series in a fresh direction following this one. Next up: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

My latest Indie obsession has arrived - #DeadAsDisco It's like the gaming lovechild of Sifu & Hi-Fi Rush mixed with the combat of Batman Arkham, and I'm all here for it! It's Early Access at the moment but still well worth a purchase. A demo is also available on Steam if you need convincing.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

..and that's game 24 of 2026 completed - Resident Evil Revelations 2 Had fond memories of this one and the replay held up. It's a marked improvement over the first Revelations game. Puts its episodic structure to good use and has an AI partner system that actually works Next Up: Resident Evil 6

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Yep Notts. Fantastic gig, I even somehow survived the floor right near the stage. Had the pleasure of seeing them with Keith a couple of times in the 90's (one of my few remaining photos). Incredible how they are still going and bringing this level of show.

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Yewone @yewone.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

What a night! - #TheProdigy It's about 20 years since I last saw them live and they are as good as ever. I'm going to ache tomorrow though 😆

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