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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · 2d

Races, battles, mini-games. Kirby Air Riders is complete chaos in the best kind of way! 🙌

In true Sakurai style, it feels like it'll be easy to pick up, but challenging to master. I've also been told that 18 is a great score in City Trial. Don't fact check that...

#KirbyAirRiders #NintendoSwitch2

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · 4d

Pokémon Legends: Z-A switches out the classic turn-based battles for a new, real-time battle system.

The gameplay feels fast paced, and adds a new level of challenge and strategy to an already fantastic formula. So ready to jump in! 🎮✨

@paxaus.bsky.social
#PokemonLegendsZA #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · 4d

Another incredible PAX in the books!

I played games, saw friends, opened cards, PAINTED MY FIRST MINI. I had such an amazing weekend, and I always feel so lucky to be surrounded by such a wonderful community. My heart is full. 💛✨

@paxaus.bsky.social
#PAXAus #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Sep 16

I had to travel all the way to Argent D'Nur for these shots.

How cool is the CORSAIR x DOOM: The Dark Ages collaboration! Love love love the Doom Slayer design on the side of the HS80 RGB Wireless headset. The rune even lights up! 🔥

@corsair.com
#CORSAIRANZ #Sponsored

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Sep 6

Huge thanks to @playstation.com for inviting me to the #PlayStationPlaymakers event this week! Played some great new releases (check out Sword of the Sea, it's GORGEOUS), and caught up with some amazing people.

Now I'm counting down the days until Ghost of Yōtei. I AM READY TO PAT THE WOLFO. #ad

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Aug 23

I've sunk so many hours into this now. Even managed to win a couple of games against my housemates. Just don't ask how many stars I've... borrowed from them. Yeah... borrowed. 😂✨

#SuperMarioPartyJamboree #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Aug 7

Edge of Eternities has been everything I was hoping for in a space themed MTG set. Spacecraft, stunning full-art lands, retro sci-fi special guests, AND THAT SOTHERA HEADLINER.

This space nerd is very happy. 🪐✨

@magic.wizards.com
#MTGEternities #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jul 27

With Edge of Eternities about to drop, I just wanted to appreciate how incredible MTG has been lately.

The theming, mechanics, and the NOSTALGIA in the Final Fantasy crossover has made it one of my favourite sets. Still need Sephiroth though. 👀

@magic.wizards.com
#MTGxFINALFANTASY #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jul 13

Looking to refresh your setup? CORSAIR are running a whole stack of fantastic Prime Day Deals over on Amazon!

They've got the K65 Plus Wireless keyboard for 36% off! It's such a satisfying keyboard to type on. You could say that it just... clicks. 😎

@corsair.com
#CORSAIRANZ #ad

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jul 8

Death Stranding 2 has more than delivered. 📦✨

Not only does it build on the first game, but it also has some of the most impressive scenery, performance, and performance capture that I've seen in a game. Period.

Huge thanks to @playstation.com for the launch kit!

#DeathStranding2 #ad

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jul 8

A cryptobiote a day, keeps the timefall away.

This cute little guy is a limited strawberry marshmallow from The Marshmallow Co and @playstation.com! He's almost too cute to eat. 🥹🐛

#DeathStranding2 #ad

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jun 28

What an incredible night! Got to catch @criticalrole.bsky.social live, thanks to @ubisoft.com, and it was AMAZING. There were dice rolls, skill checks, a pink unicorn, and a whole lotta laughs.

So keen to check out the new #CriticalRole crossover in #AssassinsCreedShadows. ⚔️✨

#Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jun 22

When you're so excited for Metroid, you forget to look at the camera. 👾✨

#NintendoSwitch2 #MetroidPrime4 #Invited

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jun 15

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been more than worth the wait. 🙌✨

The world design is beautiful, the combat feels fast and responsive, and the Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls are so SO good. I'm so excited for launch.

#NintendoSwitch2 #MetroidPrime4 #Invited

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jun 14

Donkey Kong and destruction are the perfect match in Donkey Kong Bananza. 🐵🍌

Rock in your way? Break it down. Ground too solid? Put a hole in it. Not enough rock skateboards? Never enough rock skateboards. This game is too much fun.

#NintendoSwitch2 #DonkeyKongBananza #Invited

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jun 10

Mario Kart World is an absolute joy. 🏎️✨

The new knockout tour mode is complete chaos in the best possible way. I'll be putting some serious hours into this. Cow main incoming. 🐮

#NintendoSwitch2 #MarioKartWorld #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Jun 8

I'm completely speechless. 🥰✨

Thank you so SO much to Nintendo for sending over a Nintendo Switch 2 for launch! I've already spent an entire day playing Mario Kart World on stream, and there's still so much more to check out!

#NintendoSwitch2 #MarioKartWorld #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · May 11

CORSAIR just launched the Void Wireless v2, and I seriously can't get over the 70hr battery life. That's a full month of streams. An entire RPG. The time it takes me to make a single character in any character creator.

It's wildly impressive. 🎧✨

@corsair.com
#CORSAIRANZ #ad

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Apr 29

So stoked with how CLEAN my setup has been looking lately. 🙌✨

Big shoutout to @corsair.com for the gorgeous K70 PRO TKL keyboard. The blue on white looks stunning.

#CORSAIRANZ #Sponsored

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Apr 27

South of Midnight is a visually stunning journey that weaves dark storytelling into a beautifully surreal depiction of the American South.

If you like worlds steeped in gothic folklore, this is an absolute must play. 🦉✨

@compulsiongames.bsky.social
@xbox.com
#SouthOfMidnight

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Apr 13

Sometimes, you've just gotta play a dragon that spawns dragons when he acts like a dragon. My dragon army isn't a threat. I don't know what you're talking about... 🐲✨

Had a blast at the #MTGTarkir Dragonstorm launch night! SO MANY DRAGONS.

@magic.wizards.com
#Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Apr 12

We opened Bolt! 🐶⚡️

I love that so many new characters have been joining the #DisneyLorcana roster, including a whole PACK of dogs in Archazia’s Island. Dog theme deck incoming.

Huge thanks to Disney for the amazing launch kit! And the doggos. 👀

#ArchaziasIsland #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Apr 5

It makes me so happy to see Xenoblade Chronicles X land on the Switch.

I've had my fingers crossed for a remaster like this for years, and Monolith Soft have given us one that's absolutely flawless. Easily the best way to pilot a Xenoblade mech in 2025. 🙌✨

#XenobladeChroniclesX #Gifted

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Mar 13

Just thinking about Bohemia. ⚔️✨

#KCD2 has taught me the importance of a good friend, a good sword, and checking the expiration date of everything you eat before you eat it. I love this game. 🧡

@plaion.bsky.social
@kingdomcomerpg.bsky.social
#Gifted #KingdomComeDeliverance

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Alli Flanagan @alli90.bsky.social · Mar 6

Looking for a compact gaming mouse to take out on adventures? CORSAIR’s M55 Wireless is a neat little travel buddy for gaming at home or on the go. 🙌✨

@corsair.com
#CORSAIRANZ #ad

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