Westen- BigNerdGaming
@bignerdgaming.bsky.social
Gaming Takes, Ranks, and Lists from a big ol' nerd. New posts twice a week.
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www.bignerdgaming.com
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Get to know me:
-My name is Westen
-I'm a mid 30s dad.
-My wife rulez
-I started this gaming blog because I was having an existential crisis and I needed a distraction from the inevitably of death
-I love ranking stuff!
-Please follow me otherwise I will think about how close to death I am.
-My name is Westen
-I'm a mid 30s dad.
-My wife rulez
-I started this gaming blog because I was having an existential crisis and I needed a distraction from the inevitably of death
-I love ranking stuff!
-Please follow me otherwise I will think about how close to death I am.
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It’s up!! I break down the fantastic @focus-entmt.com -published MIO: Memories in Orbit and how it tackles some of the mainstays of the #Metroidvania genre:
youtu.be/DGBrwIr9uxw
youtu.be/DGBrwIr9uxw
MIO: Memories in Orbit is PEAK indie Metroidvania!!
YouTube video by Cognitive Clips
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February 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM
It’s up!! I break down the fantastic @focus-entmt.com -published MIO: Memories in Orbit and how it tackles some of the mainstays of the #Metroidvania genre:
youtu.be/DGBrwIr9uxw
youtu.be/DGBrwIr9uxw
My wife read one of my blog posts recently (a rare event 😂), and told me that it read like AI wrote it. She meant is a compliment and didn't understand why I was mildly offended for a second 😭.
ALT:
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February 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
My wife read one of my blog posts recently (a rare event 😂), and told me that it read like AI wrote it. She meant is a compliment and didn't understand why I was mildly offended for a second 😭.
Making a BNG themed valentines card for my wife.
What should I go with?
"Talk Nerdy To Me"
"There's A Reason They Call Me BIG Nerd Gaming"
"Rank Your Top 10 Sexual Positions"
What should I go with?
"Talk Nerdy To Me"
"There's A Reason They Call Me BIG Nerd Gaming"
"Rank Your Top 10 Sexual Positions"
February 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Making a BNG themed valentines card for my wife.
What should I go with?
"Talk Nerdy To Me"
"There's A Reason They Call Me BIG Nerd Gaming"
"Rank Your Top 10 Sexual Positions"
What should I go with?
"Talk Nerdy To Me"
"There's A Reason They Call Me BIG Nerd Gaming"
"Rank Your Top 10 Sexual Positions"
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Alright, here’s my thoughts on everything we saw at the State of Play!
This was one of the best showings Sony has had in years, and there were SO MANY fun games to write about!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/s...
This was one of the best showings Sony has had in years, and there were SO MANY fun games to write about!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/s...
Sony’s Latest State of Play Felt Like a Classic E3 Showcase
Sony’s recent State of Play event tapped into a magic we haven’t felt since the days of E3.
sightingames.wordpress.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Alright, here’s my thoughts on everything we saw at the State of Play!
This was one of the best showings Sony has had in years, and there were SO MANY fun games to write about!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/s...
This was one of the best showings Sony has had in years, and there were SO MANY fun games to write about!
sightingames.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/s...
The rewards for winning runs in Mewgenics are so paltry that it barely feels worthwhile to do so right now.
Im almost better off returning to home base after I complete the 2nd of the 3 areas with how things are currently constructed. Hopefully that changes! Ive only done 9ish runs so far.
Im almost better off returning to home base after I complete the 2nd of the 3 areas with how things are currently constructed. Hopefully that changes! Ive only done 9ish runs so far.
February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The rewards for winning runs in Mewgenics are so paltry that it barely feels worthwhile to do so right now.
Im almost better off returning to home base after I complete the 2nd of the 3 areas with how things are currently constructed. Hopefully that changes! Ive only done 9ish runs so far.
Im almost better off returning to home base after I complete the 2nd of the 3 areas with how things are currently constructed. Hopefully that changes! Ive only done 9ish runs so far.
I definitely have several issues with Mewgenics, but I've been completely locked into it the past several nights because the strategy combat is so good.
There's a pretty wild amount of options, and it changes every run, so it keeps you constantly adapting. It's not like much else out there.
There's a pretty wild amount of options, and it changes every run, so it keeps you constantly adapting. It's not like much else out there.
February 14, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I definitely have several issues with Mewgenics, but I've been completely locked into it the past several nights because the strategy combat is so good.
There's a pretty wild amount of options, and it changes every run, so it keeps you constantly adapting. It's not like much else out there.
There's a pretty wild amount of options, and it changes every run, so it keeps you constantly adapting. It's not like much else out there.
The open world in Nioh 3 is so fun, but it's weirdly taking away from the highest highs of the game for me.
Im close to clearing the first open world area, and no boss or enemy has taken me out more than once since the demo boss. I'm cruising and barely having to try.
Im close to clearing the first open world area, and no boss or enemy has taken me out more than once since the demo boss. I'm cruising and barely having to try.
February 14, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The open world in Nioh 3 is so fun, but it's weirdly taking away from the highest highs of the game for me.
Im close to clearing the first open world area, and no boss or enemy has taken me out more than once since the demo boss. I'm cruising and barely having to try.
Im close to clearing the first open world area, and no boss or enemy has taken me out more than once since the demo boss. I'm cruising and barely having to try.
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
Coming next week, my review of MIO, finally. Also hoping to do a mini podcast episode. Been having a tough time fitting those in with everything else!
Coming next week, my review of MIO, finally. Also hoping to do a mini podcast episode. Been having a tough time fitting those in with everything else!
I didn't expect to write this article. Yesterday's State of Play was only faintly on my radar.
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
My 10 Biggest Winners From the Playstation’s February State of Play
I really didn’t expect to be writing this post. I had originally planned to drop my review for MIO: Memories in Orbit today. I was aware of the State of Play coming this week, but it had bare…
bignerdgaming.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
Coming next week, my review of MIO, finally. Also hoping to do a mini podcast episode. Been having a tough time fitting those in with everything else!
Coming next week, my review of MIO, finally. Also hoping to do a mini podcast episode. Been having a tough time fitting those in with everything else!
Bumping this up!
Also, a confession. When I make lists, I like to be random with the title picture I select.
Sometimes its the #1 game... sometimes it's #3, sometimes it's #5!
Gotta mix it up so the true Big Nerd Sickos don't know what's coming next.
Also, a confession. When I make lists, I like to be random with the title picture I select.
Sometimes its the #1 game... sometimes it's #3, sometimes it's #5!
Gotta mix it up so the true Big Nerd Sickos don't know what's coming next.
I didn't expect to write this article. Yesterday's State of Play was only faintly on my radar.
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
My 10 Biggest Winners From the Playstation’s February State of Play
I really didn’t expect to be writing this post. I had originally planned to drop my review for MIO: Memories in Orbit today. I was aware of the State of Play coming this week, but it had bare…
bignerdgaming.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Bumping this up!
Also, a confession. When I make lists, I like to be random with the title picture I select.
Sometimes its the #1 game... sometimes it's #3, sometimes it's #5!
Gotta mix it up so the true Big Nerd Sickos don't know what's coming next.
Also, a confession. When I make lists, I like to be random with the title picture I select.
Sometimes its the #1 game... sometimes it's #3, sometimes it's #5!
Gotta mix it up so the true Big Nerd Sickos don't know what's coming next.
Movie #2 of 2026 watched: Wake Up Dead Man
I'd put it at #2 for the series. It was a fun ride! But thr religion vs atheist stuff may havr been my favorite part.
boxd.it/d6XFsV
I'd put it at #2 for the series. It was a fun ride! But thr religion vs atheist stuff may havr been my favorite part.
boxd.it/d6XFsV
A ★★★★ review of Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Another satisfying Knives Out movie. I would put this above Glass Onion, but below the original. The fact that the movie was able to draw me in well before Benoit Blanc made an appearance really impre...
boxd.it
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Movie #2 of 2026 watched: Wake Up Dead Man
I'd put it at #2 for the series. It was a fun ride! But thr religion vs atheist stuff may havr been my favorite part.
boxd.it/d6XFsV
I'd put it at #2 for the series. It was a fun ride! But thr religion vs atheist stuff may havr been my favorite part.
boxd.it/d6XFsV
I didn't expect to write this article. Yesterday's State of Play was only faintly on my radar.
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
My 10 Biggest Winners From the Playstation’s February State of Play
I really didn’t expect to be writing this post. I had originally planned to drop my review for MIO: Memories in Orbit today. I was aware of the State of Play coming this week, but it had bare…
bignerdgaming.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I didn't expect to write this article. Yesterday's State of Play was only faintly on my radar.
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
Then Sony went and delivered one of the best SoPs that I've ever seen.
Tons of big surprises and excellent looking gameplay. Here are my 10 biggest winners.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/13/m...
I have one game from State of Play that just blew me away well above anything else. But I feel like it's getting very little discussion. I kinda understand why, but I'm excited to hype it up more tomorrow
February 13, 2026 at 2:58 AM
I have one game from State of Play that just blew me away well above anything else. But I feel like it's getting very little discussion. I kinda understand why, but I'm excited to hype it up more tomorrow
Son of Sparta trailer looked great. But PS5 shadowdrops just don't hit like Xbox ones for me.
It's probably good, but I'm always tepid about paying money to play a game that no one has touched yet. I gotta wait a few days.
If it's free (game pass), then I have no problem jumping in immediately.
It's probably good, but I'm always tepid about paying money to play a game that no one has touched yet. I gotta wait a few days.
If it's free (game pass), then I have no problem jumping in immediately.
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Son of Sparta trailer looked great. But PS5 shadowdrops just don't hit like Xbox ones for me.
It's probably good, but I'm always tepid about paying money to play a game that no one has touched yet. I gotta wait a few days.
If it's free (game pass), then I have no problem jumping in immediately.
It's probably good, but I'm always tepid about paying money to play a game that no one has touched yet. I gotta wait a few days.
If it's free (game pass), then I have no problem jumping in immediately.
OK. I went dark to stay spoiler free.
State of Plays rarely move me much. But that was amazing. An all timer. Off the top of my head, I am not sure there's ever been a better State of Play.
Frantically pivoting to write about it for tomorrow instead of my original plans!
State of Plays rarely move me much. But that was amazing. An all timer. Off the top of my head, I am not sure there's ever been a better State of Play.
Frantically pivoting to write about it for tomorrow instead of my original plans!
February 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
OK. I went dark to stay spoiler free.
State of Plays rarely move me much. But that was amazing. An all timer. Off the top of my head, I am not sure there's ever been a better State of Play.
Frantically pivoting to write about it for tomorrow instead of my original plans!
State of Plays rarely move me much. But that was amazing. An all timer. Off the top of my head, I am not sure there's ever been a better State of Play.
Frantically pivoting to write about it for tomorrow instead of my original plans!
I did a whole ass top 10 list for this in 2024, though it was 76 or lower.
Also, Rematch would now be my #1 on this
bignerdgaming.com/2024/04/26/m...
Also, Rematch would now be my #1 on this
bignerdgaming.com/2024/04/26/m...
February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I did a whole ass top 10 list for this in 2024, though it was 76 or lower.
Also, Rematch would now be my #1 on this
bignerdgaming.com/2024/04/26/m...
Also, Rematch would now be my #1 on this
bignerdgaming.com/2024/04/26/m...
I once wrote an entire article about how 7/10 games are good.
But this is also very true. There's more 8/10s and 8.5/10s than ever before. We don't have more 9s than ever before but the "middle class" has grown more wealthy if you will.
7s are good... but they often dont feel good enough.
But this is also very true. There's more 8/10s and 8.5/10s than ever before. We don't have more 9s than ever before but the "middle class" has grown more wealthy if you will.
7s are good... but they often dont feel good enough.
Obviously 7/10 isn’t bad but we are swimming in an endless sea of 9/10 and 10/10 games. Hard to justify playing those with out limited amount of time.
Can we talk about how fucking ridiculous this is getting...
7/10 games are not bad, they're not even mid, they're good. I thought we were moving past this mindset last year. Or also taking reviewer scores seriously. This is not even just grifter channels doing this but also Nintendo fans.
7/10 games are not bad, they're not even mid, they're good. I thought we were moving past this mindset last year. Or also taking reviewer scores seriously. This is not even just grifter channels doing this but also Nintendo fans.
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I once wrote an entire article about how 7/10 games are good.
But this is also very true. There's more 8/10s and 8.5/10s than ever before. We don't have more 9s than ever before but the "middle class" has grown more wealthy if you will.
7s are good... but they often dont feel good enough.
But this is also very true. There's more 8/10s and 8.5/10s than ever before. We don't have more 9s than ever before but the "middle class" has grown more wealthy if you will.
7s are good... but they often dont feel good enough.
My next Game Awards predictions will probably have Mewgenics nominated for best soundtrack.
Cannot believe how good it is. And its insanely memorable because it's so weird and funny. So I do not think voters will forget about it.
Cannot believe how good it is. And its insanely memorable because it's so weird and funny. So I do not think voters will forget about it.
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 AM
My next Game Awards predictions will probably have Mewgenics nominated for best soundtrack.
Cannot believe how good it is. And its insanely memorable because it's so weird and funny. So I do not think voters will forget about it.
Cannot believe how good it is. And its insanely memorable because it's so weird and funny. So I do not think voters will forget about it.
My biggest problem with Mewgenics is how insanely crowded the screen is at all times.
You can't rotate the map and there are many times that enemies are blocked from vision by my own cats or by all the UI elements. It's very messy and can take time to parse through.
You can't rotate the map and there are many times that enemies are blocked from vision by my own cats or by all the UI elements. It's very messy and can take time to parse through.
February 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
My biggest problem with Mewgenics is how insanely crowded the screen is at all times.
You can't rotate the map and there are many times that enemies are blocked from vision by my own cats or by all the UI elements. It's very messy and can take time to parse through.
You can't rotate the map and there are many times that enemies are blocked from vision by my own cats or by all the UI elements. It's very messy and can take time to parse through.
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Nioh 3 is the most expansive entry in the series. It is also the most accessible. Here is my essential guide encompassing everything you need to know.
Everything You Need to Know About Nioh 3 - Pixelbytegaming
Nioh 3 is the latest entry in the series and Team Ninja's magnum opus. Featuring an expansive open world, here is our comprehensive guide.
pixelbytegaming.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Nioh 3 is the most expansive entry in the series. It is also the most accessible. Here is my essential guide encompassing everything you need to know.
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I put my soul in this one
I confronted my own bias & challenged my old position. It was uncomfortable, but important to do
Pls read, share & help me create this conversation. Not just for today, but as a part of our daily gaming discourse. I hope it helps 🙏💙
I confronted my own bias & challenged my old position. It was uncomfortable, but important to do
Pls read, share & help me create this conversation. Not just for today, but as a part of our daily gaming discourse. I hope it helps 🙏💙
Do games need easy mode to be accessible?
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
February 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM
I put my soul in this one
I confronted my own bias & challenged my old position. It was uncomfortable, but important to do
Pls read, share & help me create this conversation. Not just for today, but as a part of our daily gaming discourse. I hope it helps 🙏💙
I confronted my own bias & challenged my old position. It was uncomfortable, but important to do
Pls read, share & help me create this conversation. Not just for today, but as a part of our daily gaming discourse. I hope it helps 🙏💙
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
Coming later this week, my review of MIO.
Coming later this week, my review of MIO.
This blog often references fatherhood, and I love to rank things, so I finally went all the way with it and ranked my 10 favorite children's books ever as a fun break from gaming content.
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
BigNerdGaming’s Top 10 Children’s Books of All Time
If you’ve followed this blog at all, you probably know that I really love ranking video games. It tickles something in my brain that makes me happy. But I don’t just love to rank video …
bignerdgaming.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
Coming later this week, my review of MIO.
Coming later this week, my review of MIO.
Bumping this up!
I created a new category on the blog which is not listed on the main page. It's called "life" and it puts together my stuff that has some non video game elements to it for anyone interested 🙏.
bignerdgaming.com/category/life/
I created a new category on the blog which is not listed on the main page. It's called "life" and it puts together my stuff that has some non video game elements to it for anyone interested 🙏.
bignerdgaming.com/category/life/
February 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Bumping this up!
I created a new category on the blog which is not listed on the main page. It's called "life" and it puts together my stuff that has some non video game elements to it for anyone interested 🙏.
bignerdgaming.com/category/life/
I created a new category on the blog which is not listed on the main page. It's called "life" and it puts together my stuff that has some non video game elements to it for anyone interested 🙏.
bignerdgaming.com/category/life/
I wasn't sure how Mewgenics would handle its cat breeding.
And... it does not disappoint 😭
And... it does not disappoint 😭
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I wasn't sure how Mewgenics would handle its cat breeding.
And... it does not disappoint 😭
And... it does not disappoint 😭
This blog often references fatherhood, and I love to rank things, so I finally went all the way with it and ranked my 10 favorite children's books ever as a fun break from gaming content.
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
BigNerdGaming’s Top 10 Children’s Books of All Time
If you’ve followed this blog at all, you probably know that I really love ranking video games. It tickles something in my brain that makes me happy. But I don’t just love to rank video …
bignerdgaming.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This blog often references fatherhood, and I love to rank things, so I finally went all the way with it and ranked my 10 favorite children's books ever as a fun break from gaming content.
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
Games that I have never played on my Steam Deck but really need to.
I've played all these, but they all feel like they'd hit harder on a portable system.
I've played all these, but they all feel like they'd hit harder on a portable system.
February 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Games that I have never played on my Steam Deck but really need to.
I've played all these, but they all feel like they'd hit harder on a portable system.
I've played all these, but they all feel like they'd hit harder on a portable system.