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Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️, but spooky 🦇 @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 21h

I'm not sure how Ys vs Trails is going to work on PC now I think about it! One of the reasons why I enjoyed it on PSP was how closely it tied itself to the system - unlockable themes, music player, casual handheld play, etc.

kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2025/04/18/y...

Ys vs Sora no Kiseki Alternative Saga: Fateful confrontation

I think every gaming company should have their own crossover fighter. Capcom have quite a few of them, encompassing everything from the obvious delights of Street Fighter II and Devil May Cry to sa…

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Marc Normandin @marcnormandin.bsky.social · 21h

I'll probably do an updated version of this article now that the game is officially released outside of Japan, but if you're curious what Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga even is, I've got you covered as of a couple of years ago.

It's new to me: Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga

Ys vs. Sora no Kiseki, really, because this fighting game crossover between two Falcom JRPG franchises hasn't been officially released outside of Japan.

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RPG Site @rpgsite.net · 2d

We've put together a new feature comparing Final Fantasy Tactics, The War of the Lions, and The Ivalice Chronicles covering the incredible RPG across platforms going over differences, visuals, load times, and more to help find the best version for you: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1859...

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Josh Broadwell @fionnthebrave.bsky.social · 2d

I spent the last week combing through reports and speaking with analysts about where EA's studios and most well-known franchises will likely fit under its new owners - and how that massive debt will potentially influence the way EA handles them

www.polygon.com/ea-deal-pred...

What the EA deal could mean for BioWare, The Sims, and more

The $55 billion deal would take the publishing powerhouse private

www.polygon.com

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Bowl of Lentils @bowloflentils.bsky.social · Feb 27

Here is a link to the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5Go...

The History of Leaf: Pioneer of the Visual Novel Genre

YouTube video by Bowl of Lentils

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 5d

While there are many shows in the next anime season to start yet, I'm watching a few from the previous one that I couldn't add to my weekly anime sessions. Clevatess has one of the best worldbuilding among them and some cool characters.

The official poster of Clevatess showing some of the main characters

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 6d

I am ready for the next episode but I did laugh with Zeztz winged mode last episode lol it looked like something you would see in one of those old batman shows

Tokusatsu GIFs @tokugifs.bsky.social · 8d

Kamen Rider Zeztz (2025)
Episode 4

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Oscar TK @mroscartk.bsky.social · 7d

I've been asked a few times about how to get into Atelier, so I put together a little something on what makes it stand out as a cozy RPG series and some different angles in (many of which are in the Steam sale atm). My main goal is hopefully explaining why you might want to check it out!

Where should you start with the Atelier JRPG series? This cozy, witchy, crafting series is one I'm always eager to share with more people

Atelier is a long-running JRPG series that can be intimidating, but getting cozy with its witchy vibes is anything but once you finally jump in

www.gamesradar.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 7d

I knew I was going to enjoy Despelote, but I wasn’t expecting to have a nostalgia trip as hard as I did

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HDKirin @hdkirin.bsky.social · 8d

With the release of Digimon Story: Time Stranger & its user numbers starting out VERY strong on Steam, I'd like to remind everyone that it was developed by Media.Vision, who also worked on The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy earlier this year.

2025 has been an incredible year for them.

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 8d

Glad to see people playing the game and I hope more can have the chance to see how good it is

domino @stopmrdomino.bsky.social · 8d

digimon story: time stranger is off to one of the best starts for a single player JRPG in steam's history re: concurrent users

- more than all single player FF games
- more than all Persona games
- more than all Dragon Quest games

the only turn based JRPGs that have had more are metaphor + e33

over 48k CCU for digimon story time stranger

time stranger is the 13th most popular JRPG ever on steam already, and the 3rd most popular turn based

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St1ka @st1ka.bsky.social · 9d

Let's hope the book doesn't have a section on Brazil or "third world countries"

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Dr. Emily Price @emilyprice.bsky.social · 8d

In which I argue trails in the sky meets Anthony Bourdain's premise that “through food we may also love life and, ultimately, the world.”

The Cookbook Theory of Trails in the Sky - Unwinnable

Cooking serves the world of Trails as much as the player within it. It’s an irremovable part of the worldbuilding.

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 9d

Happy to share my Digimon Story Time Stranger review. Time Stranger is probably my favorite game of the year (I know) and it is also the best Digimon game you can play now

www.polygon.com/digimon-stor...

Digimon Story: Time Stranger evolves the Digimon experience to a new level

You'll never want to leave the Digiworld

www.polygon.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 9d

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 9d

I second Mikhail here when he says that Steam Deck is the way to go for Time Stranger. It looks amazing on PS5, but considering you will want to manage your farm and grind a lot, it is a Steam Deck game for sure

Mikhail @va11halla.bsky.social · 9d

I covered the PS5 and Steam versions of Digimon Story: Time Stranger for @rpgsite.net to go over my full game Steam Deck recommended settings, PS5 impressions, and more: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1858...

Digimon Story on Switch, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth on Vita and hacker's memory on another vita next to physical copies of all 3 games. Digimon Story: Time Stranger on Steam Deck, Steam Deck OLED, PS Portal, and ROG Ally next to a cup of coffee. Read my Digimon Story: Time Stranger Steam Deck recommended settings and more here: https://www.rpgsite.net/feature/18585-digimon-story-time-stranger-steam-deck-full-game-recommended-settings-ps5-frame-rate-performance-rog-ally

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 9d

Happy to share my Digimon Story Time Stranger review. Time Stranger is probably my favorite game of the year (I know) and it is also the best Digimon game you can play now

www.polygon.com/digimon-stor...

Digimon Story: Time Stranger evolves the Digimon experience to a new level

You'll never want to leave the Digiworld

www.polygon.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 12d

Saros is probably one of the games I am most excited about and here’s why

Polygon @polygon.com · 12d

The King in Yellow will be waiting for us in Carcosa

Is Saros quietly a reference to this 19th-century book?

The King in Yellow will be waiting for us in Carcosa

www.polygon.com

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NTom64_HFC @ntom64.bsky.social · 13d

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 12d

Saros is probably one of the games I am most excited about and here’s why

Polygon @polygon.com · 12d

The King in Yellow will be waiting for us in Carcosa

Is Saros quietly a reference to this 19th-century book?

The King in Yellow will be waiting for us in Carcosa

www.polygon.com

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Josh Broadwell @fionnthebrave.bsky.social · 13d

I wrote about where I think Hades 2's story gets it wrong and the flawed narrative premise that all the problems stem from

www.polygon.com/hades-2-stor...

Hades 2 misses one thing Hades got extremely right

And that's a good story

www.polygon.com

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Giovanni Colantonio @marioprime.bsky.social · 17d

Baby Steps starts as an elaborate shitpost before slowly revealing itself to be a sincere game about male insecurity. A deconstruction of the kind of idealized picture of manhood that video games helped create wrapped in a terrific slapstick comedy. My review. www.polygon.com/baby-steps-r...

You will not survive Baby Steps' open world, but you'll laugh

QWOP goes open world in 2025's funniest game

www.polygon.com

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Polygon @polygon.com · 19d

Konami's newest Silent Hill ranks among its best

Konami's done it again with Silent Hill f

Konami's newest Silent Hill ranks among its best

www.polygon.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 19d

I tend to watch the animations in the first 10 hours of a trails games (and whenever a new character appears) but by the final boss I’m always skipping them. I do try to watch the animations of my favorite characters every time tho just to show them some love

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 19d

Zeztz and Tron Ares collab when

kamen Rider Zeztz armor glowing red in the dark

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