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The Common Gamer

@benthecommongamer.bsky.social

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Dad, husband, and video game enjoyer. Looking to spread positivity! I'm simply here to explore a love for games!

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 9h

"You cannot change fate. However, you can rise to meet it, if you so choose."

May be one of my favorite edits so far...

#photography #nature #studioghibli #anime #photooftheday

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 8h

Took a nice stroll by the creek yesterday...

Haven't picked up Pokemon Legends:Z-A yet, but it looks like people are having a blast with it!

#photography #pokemon #pokemonza #nintendo #gamefreak #switch #switch2 #videogames #rpg #jrpg #pokemonlegends

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 8h

Made this Starter Pack a while ago, but I still feel that it's a great starting point for anyone new to #bluesky that's looking to get videogame discussion and news!

go.bsky.app/TFXrkBH

#videogames #games #nintendo #ps5 #sony #Xbox #switch2 #rpg #jrpg #promosky

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 9h

Last on my QoL Mount Rushmore is Mini-Map/Quest Markers!

I feel like this changed the game in terms of open-world games and made the digital worlds much easier to explore!

#videogames #games #nintendo #ps5 #sony #Xbox #switch2 #rpg #jrpg

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 9h

I think I've decided for the third QoL improvement, it'd have to be difficulty settings!

I like playing games on easy to medium difficulty! After spending all day working and taking care of the kid I like a nice chill experience!

#videogames #games #nintendo #ps5 #sony #Xbox #switch2 #rpg #jrpg

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 9h

Up next on the "Quality of Life Improvements in video game Mount Rushmore"... Saving and Checkpoints!

Losing your progress is the worst... Not being able to save is the worst...

#videogames #games #nintendo #ps5 #sony #Xbox #switch2 #rpg #jrpg

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 9h

QoL Mount Rushmore Thread:

I've been thinking about the Quality of Life Improvements in video games Mount Rushmore. One has to be Fast Travel, right?

Being able to traverse large maps quickly is so nice! It respects your time!

#videogames #games #nintendo #ps5 #sony #Xbox #switch2 #rpg #jrpg

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 9h

"You cannot change fate. However, you can rise to meet it, if you so choose."

May be one of my favorite edits so far...

#photography #nature #studioghibli #anime #photooftheday

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 23h

a man sitting at a table with a box of cheerios on it

ALT: a man sitting at a table with a box of cheerios on it

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 1d

Still trying to figure out my "Video Game QoL Improvements" Mount Rushmore...

I think I've decided for the third QoL improvement, it'd have to be difficulty settings!

Having the option for a game to be easier or harder is a HUGE game changer!

What do you think?

#videogames #ps5 #nintendo #xbox

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 1d

The sunrise surprised me a bit...

Good morning, #bluesky!

Heisei Godzilla's design will always be my favorite!

#photography #godzilla #goodmorning #photooftheday

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 1d

Memories of waking up groggy at 1AM on the couch and hearing "Boc-boc-boc, ba-boc boc boc, ba-boc-boc-boc-ah-boc-ah- boc-boc-boc" ending theme are burned in to my mind!

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 1d

Cozy!

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 1d

It's WAY past Flaco and Rodgers bedtimes...

#herewego #steelers #bengals #nfl #tnf

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 1d

On the last chapter of Trails in the Sky... man, I absolutely love this game.

Having played the original, I know what's coming. But it's that awareness that makes my anticipation for the finale so high!

Truly, if you love video games you owe it to yourself to play this game...

#JRPG #PS5 #RPG

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 2d

Man, I would love to see Baker win it for the way he's been playing! Dak's been great too! I just don't know if they will win enough (Similar to last year with Joe Burrow)

Mike Straw | Insider-Gaming.com @mikestrawmedia.com · 2d

We're fast approaching the halfway point of the NFL season, so who am I looking at as possible MVP favorites so far?

From Baker Mayfield to Jonathan Taylor to even a couple of surprises, these are the players worth talking about.

My latest for @forbes.com 👇

www.forbes.com/sites/mikest...

NFL MVP Favorites: Baker Mayfield And Jonathan Taylor Lead The Way

From Baker Mayfield's hot start to Jonathan Taylor's powerful rushing, here are the NFL MVP favorites as the 2025 season approaches the halfway point.

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 2d

Up next on the "Quality of Life Improvements in video game Mount Rushmore"... Saving and Checkpoints!

What are some other QoL improvements that you'd put on the Mount Rushmore of QoL?

#videogames #games #nintendo #ps5 #sony #Xbox #switch2 #rpg #jrpg

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 2d

My wife made me watch it last night right before bed and it was an emotional end to the day I'll tell you that!

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 2d

"The Earth has music for those who listen."

The view from my back porch looked a bit different yesterday!

#photography #studioghibli #anime #photooftheday #ghibli

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 2d

Even at 30... Chucky still unsettles me...

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 3d

I try to pass on what I have learned... However, I'm finding more and more of my students each year that play video games... Only actually play Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, for sure! Plus winning GotY definitely helped those numbers I'm sure!

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 3d

For sure! GH3's Battle Mode, Co-Op Career, and Boss Battles were such great additions! Good luck when you get to Guitar Hero Live!

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 3d

In a lot of ways, playing through the old games is how you access hard mode for a Pokemon game!

The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 3d

I've been thinking about the Quality of Life Improvements in video game Mount Rushmore... One has to be Fast Travel, right?

What are some other QoL improvements that you'd put on the Mount Rushmore of QoL?

#videogames #games #nintendo #ps5 #sony #Xbox #switch2 #rpg #jrpg

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The Common Gamer @benthecommongamer.bsky.social · 3d

Which one would you say has been the best one you've played so far? Guitar Hero 3 and Rock Band 2 are the two I remember the most!