Westen- BigNerdGaming
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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 hurts my soul every time I see people posting stuff like "list your top X games this year!"
As a compulsive ranker, I'm desperate to share that info.
But alas... I must withhold for the blog. But just know, I'd love to share. I really would 😭
As a compulsive ranker, I'm desperate to share that info.
But alas... I must withhold for the blog. But just know, I'd love to share. I really would 😭
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It hurts my soul every time I see people posting stuff like "list your top X games this year!"
As a compulsive ranker, I'm desperate to share that info.
But alas... I must withhold for the blog. But just know, I'd love to share. I really would 😭
As a compulsive ranker, I'm desperate to share that info.
But alas... I must withhold for the blog. But just know, I'd love to share. I really would 😭
Game #38 of 2025 completed: Ghost of Yotei.
Once I made the decision to go full mainline, I had a great time. Mostly because of the characters and story. Despite tackling well worn themes, it does so with eloquence. Erika Ishii is top notch. Enjoyed it a decent bit more than GoT.
Once I made the decision to go full mainline, I had a great time. Mostly because of the characters and story. Despite tackling well worn themes, it does so with eloquence. Erika Ishii is top notch. Enjoyed it a decent bit more than GoT.
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Game #38 of 2025 completed: Ghost of Yotei.
Once I made the decision to go full mainline, I had a great time. Mostly because of the characters and story. Despite tackling well worn themes, it does so with eloquence. Erika Ishii is top notch. Enjoyed it a decent bit more than GoT.
Once I made the decision to go full mainline, I had a great time. Mostly because of the characters and story. Despite tackling well worn themes, it does so with eloquence. Erika Ishii is top notch. Enjoyed it a decent bit more than GoT.
Konatsu Kato as Hinako in Silent Hill f is the first ever non English speaking performance to get a "Best Performance" nomination at The Game Awards.
The more I play, the happier I am she got this unprecedented honor. What a freaking performance. I feel every word.
The more I play, the happier I am she got this unprecedented honor. What a freaking performance. I feel every word.
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Konatsu Kato as Hinako in Silent Hill f is the first ever non English speaking performance to get a "Best Performance" nomination at The Game Awards.
The more I play, the happier I am she got this unprecedented honor. What a freaking performance. I feel every word.
The more I play, the happier I am she got this unprecedented honor. What a freaking performance. I feel every word.
Yeah. He's definitely not showing up to The Game Awards 😭😭😭
November 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Yeah. He's definitely not showing up to The Game Awards 😭😭😭
Man. What a cool day. Never in my life did I expect to see numbers like this. The first time I've ever reached 10k in a month.
I'm about a week away from the 2 year anniversary of the launch of BNG. It has been a very cool journey. Im so glad I took the leap! Thank you for all the support!
I'm about a week away from the 2 year anniversary of the launch of BNG. It has been a very cool journey. Im so glad I took the leap! Thank you for all the support!
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Man. What a cool day. Never in my life did I expect to see numbers like this. The first time I've ever reached 10k in a month.
I'm about a week away from the 2 year anniversary of the launch of BNG. It has been a very cool journey. Im so glad I took the leap! Thank you for all the support!
I'm about a week away from the 2 year anniversary of the launch of BNG. It has been a very cool journey. Im so glad I took the leap! Thank you for all the support!
Game #37 of 2025 "completed": Rematch.
Realized I never marked this "complete". Ive played about 55 hours. Hoping to play more in a month or two when new games slow down. Most hours in a MP game for me since Infinite. Most fun since Overwatch. Love this game.
Realized I never marked this "complete". Ive played about 55 hours. Hoping to play more in a month or two when new games slow down. Most hours in a MP game for me since Infinite. Most fun since Overwatch. Love this game.
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Game #37 of 2025 "completed": Rematch.
Realized I never marked this "complete". Ive played about 55 hours. Hoping to play more in a month or two when new games slow down. Most hours in a MP game for me since Infinite. Most fun since Overwatch. Love this game.
Realized I never marked this "complete". Ive played about 55 hours. Hoping to play more in a month or two when new games slow down. Most hours in a MP game for me since Infinite. Most fun since Overwatch. Love this game.
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
Coming Friday... the top 8 games I abandoned in 2025!
Coming Friday... the top 8 games I abandoned in 2025!
Keeper makes me think about how I've grown as a gamer over the years.
It also makes me think about Rocky Balboa?
My review of a game that I found difficult to write about for reasons I will explain.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/25/k...
It also makes me think about Rocky Balboa?
My review of a game that I found difficult to write about for reasons I will explain.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/25/k...
Keeper Review: If I Can Change, And You Can Change…
There was a time in my life when I was very quick to abandon games. If a game had a few hour stretch where it wasn’t clicking for me, I’d be quick to throw it away. As I’ve gotten…
bignerdgaming.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
Coming Friday... the top 8 games I abandoned in 2025!
Coming Friday... the top 8 games I abandoned in 2025!
I have done 0 research on 2026 games yet because I'm so wrapped up in 2025.
But here are the games from the past that I hope to play next year.
RDR2 + FF8- Didn't finish
SotC- somehow have never played
Wolf Among Us- I want to replay before the sequel
But here are the games from the past that I hope to play next year.
RDR2 + FF8- Didn't finish
SotC- somehow have never played
Wolf Among Us- I want to replay before the sequel
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I have done 0 research on 2026 games yet because I'm so wrapped up in 2025.
But here are the games from the past that I hope to play next year.
RDR2 + FF8- Didn't finish
SotC- somehow have never played
Wolf Among Us- I want to replay before the sequel
But here are the games from the past that I hope to play next year.
RDR2 + FF8- Didn't finish
SotC- somehow have never played
Wolf Among Us- I want to replay before the sequel
The headers!
Featuring movie references for movies I have not seen.
Featuring movie references for movies I have not seen.
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The headers!
Featuring movie references for movies I have not seen.
Featuring movie references for movies I have not seen.
You can literally just stumble into so many great shots in Ghost of Yotei.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
You can literally just stumble into so many great shots in Ghost of Yotei.
Keeper makes me think about how I've grown as a gamer over the years.
It also makes me think about Rocky Balboa?
My review of a game that I found difficult to write about for reasons I will explain.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/25/k...
It also makes me think about Rocky Balboa?
My review of a game that I found difficult to write about for reasons I will explain.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/25/k...
Keeper Review: If I Can Change, And You Can Change…
There was a time in my life when I was very quick to abandon games. If a game had a few hour stretch where it wasn’t clicking for me, I’d be quick to throw it away. As I’ve gotten…
bignerdgaming.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Keeper makes me think about how I've grown as a gamer over the years.
It also makes me think about Rocky Balboa?
My review of a game that I found difficult to write about for reasons I will explain.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/25/k...
It also makes me think about Rocky Balboa?
My review of a game that I found difficult to write about for reasons I will explain.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/25/k...
Resident Evil vs Silent Hill is so interesting now that Ive played multiple games from each series.
For me, RE gameplay is so much better. The combat is tighter and boss fights are way more refined and interesting. More fun resource management too.
Buuut Silent Hill stories blow away RE.
For me, RE gameplay is so much better. The combat is tighter and boss fights are way more refined and interesting. More fun resource management too.
Buuut Silent Hill stories blow away RE.
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Resident Evil vs Silent Hill is so interesting now that Ive played multiple games from each series.
For me, RE gameplay is so much better. The combat is tighter and boss fights are way more refined and interesting. More fun resource management too.
Buuut Silent Hill stories blow away RE.
For me, RE gameplay is so much better. The combat is tighter and boss fights are way more refined and interesting. More fun resource management too.
Buuut Silent Hill stories blow away RE.
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Dear Gamers, it's Monday so you know what that means...
Time for your 1st reminder to vote in our GOTY community poll! 👀
If you missed last week, we'll do a reminder every week til voting closes. Whether it's 1 game or 10, shout out your fav games that made YOU happy this year 🥳
🔁's appreciated!
Time for your 1st reminder to vote in our GOTY community poll! 👀
If you missed last week, we'll do a reminder every week til voting closes. Whether it's 1 game or 10, shout out your fav games that made YOU happy this year 🥳
🔁's appreciated!
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Dear Gamers, it's Monday so you know what that means...
Time for your 1st reminder to vote in our GOTY community poll! 👀
If you missed last week, we'll do a reminder every week til voting closes. Whether it's 1 game or 10, shout out your fav games that made YOU happy this year 🥳
🔁's appreciated!
Time for your 1st reminder to vote in our GOTY community poll! 👀
If you missed last week, we'll do a reminder every week til voting closes. Whether it's 1 game or 10, shout out your fav games that made YOU happy this year 🥳
🔁's appreciated!
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Hey, I'm Krista. I start too many games & never finish them. I also like to write about games on leekscosycorner.com
✨ Current Games: Pokémon Legends Z-A, Infinity Nikki, Kirby Air Riders, Atelier Ryza
✨ Things I Like: Cats, K-Pop, Pokémon TCG, Reading, Concerts & Writing
↺/♡︎ welcomed 💖 #promosky
✨ Current Games: Pokémon Legends Z-A, Infinity Nikki, Kirby Air Riders, Atelier Ryza
✨ Things I Like: Cats, K-Pop, Pokémon TCG, Reading, Concerts & Writing
↺/♡︎ welcomed 💖 #promosky
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hey, I'm Krista. I start too many games & never finish them. I also like to write about games on leekscosycorner.com
✨ Current Games: Pokémon Legends Z-A, Infinity Nikki, Kirby Air Riders, Atelier Ryza
✨ Things I Like: Cats, K-Pop, Pokémon TCG, Reading, Concerts & Writing
↺/♡︎ welcomed 💖 #promosky
✨ Current Games: Pokémon Legends Z-A, Infinity Nikki, Kirby Air Riders, Atelier Ryza
✨ Things I Like: Cats, K-Pop, Pokémon TCG, Reading, Concerts & Writing
↺/♡︎ welcomed 💖 #promosky
Silent Hill 2 Remake was the first time I had ever played a Silent Hill game.
Now I'm buying another one the next year.
Guess I'm a Silent Hill guy now.
Now I'm buying another one the next year.
Guess I'm a Silent Hill guy now.
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Silent Hill 2 Remake was the first time I had ever played a Silent Hill game.
Now I'm buying another one the next year.
Guess I'm a Silent Hill guy now.
Now I'm buying another one the next year.
Guess I'm a Silent Hill guy now.
It is just past 5pm est on Nov 23rd.
And BigNerdGaming officially has its most views in a month ever 😮
Excited to see how this month ends numbers wise.
And BigNerdGaming officially has its most views in a month ever 😮
Excited to see how this month ends numbers wise.
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It is just past 5pm est on Nov 23rd.
And BigNerdGaming officially has its most views in a month ever 😮
Excited to see how this month ends numbers wise.
And BigNerdGaming officially has its most views in a month ever 😮
Excited to see how this month ends numbers wise.
Game #36 of 2025 completed: Keeper.
Honestly, I was ready to shit on this one pretty hard after the first few hours. But it keeps evolving and getting better the further you go. I still had lingering frustrations, but it ended up being pretty neat. And omg it's very pretty.
Honestly, I was ready to shit on this one pretty hard after the first few hours. But it keeps evolving and getting better the further you go. I still had lingering frustrations, but it ended up being pretty neat. And omg it's very pretty.
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Game #36 of 2025 completed: Keeper.
Honestly, I was ready to shit on this one pretty hard after the first few hours. But it keeps evolving and getting better the further you go. I still had lingering frustrations, but it ended up being pretty neat. And omg it's very pretty.
Honestly, I was ready to shit on this one pretty hard after the first few hours. But it keeps evolving and getting better the further you go. I still had lingering frustrations, but it ended up being pretty neat. And omg it's very pretty.
My Game Awards vote card.
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My Game Awards vote card.
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Another fun list from your resident D&D nerd who owns too much D20 merch. Some co-op RPGs for when an in-person tabletop sesh isn't in the cards.
comicbook.com/gaming/list/...
comicbook.com/gaming/list/...
5 Co-Op RPGs That Almost Capture the Feeling Of Playing D&D With Your Friends
Nothing really compares to rolling dice with your friends IRL, but these co-op RPGs certainly come close to capturing that D&D feeling.
comicbook.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Another fun list from your resident D&D nerd who owns too much D20 merch. Some co-op RPGs for when an in-person tabletop sesh isn't in the cards.
comicbook.com/gaming/list/...
comicbook.com/gaming/list/...
One other thing about Yotei.
I wrote a piece last year about how reviewers shouldn't dock their scores for weaker optional content. This is exactly why.
I don't have to do any of this optional content that I dont think is compelling. The game is essentially telling me its not as good. /1
I wrote a piece last year about how reviewers shouldn't dock their scores for weaker optional content. This is exactly why.
I don't have to do any of this optional content that I dont think is compelling. The game is essentially telling me its not as good. /1
But regardless, since I started mainlining Im having a much better time. Just had a pretty epic ass moment happen too.
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
One other thing about Yotei.
I wrote a piece last year about how reviewers shouldn't dock their scores for weaker optional content. This is exactly why.
I don't have to do any of this optional content that I dont think is compelling. The game is essentially telling me its not as good. /1
I wrote a piece last year about how reviewers shouldn't dock their scores for weaker optional content. This is exactly why.
I don't have to do any of this optional content that I dont think is compelling. The game is essentially telling me its not as good. /1
Im at the 63% mark on Ghost of Yotei.
I'd say Tshushima's story hits higher highs. But I'd also say that Ghost of Yotei is more consistently enjoyable. A higher number of interesting story beats in Yotei imo.
Mainlining has been a good call for me.
I'd say Tshushima's story hits higher highs. But I'd also say that Ghost of Yotei is more consistently enjoyable. A higher number of interesting story beats in Yotei imo.
Mainlining has been a good call for me.
November 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Im at the 63% mark on Ghost of Yotei.
I'd say Tshushima's story hits higher highs. But I'd also say that Ghost of Yotei is more consistently enjoyable. A higher number of interesting story beats in Yotei imo.
Mainlining has been a good call for me.
I'd say Tshushima's story hits higher highs. But I'd also say that Ghost of Yotei is more consistently enjoyable. A higher number of interesting story beats in Yotei imo.
Mainlining has been a good call for me.
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
This contest will be open until the start of The Game Awards, so Ill bump it a few more times in the coming weeks.
Coming next week on the blog... im not sure yet! Maybe I'll talk shit about Blue Prince again 😭
This contest will be open until the start of The Game Awards, so Ill bump it a few more times in the coming weeks.
Coming next week on the blog... im not sure yet! Maybe I'll talk shit about Blue Prince again 😭
CONTEST
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
It's time for one of my favorite articles that I do every year.
All of my game awards predictions
PLUS
My fake betting odds for all categories.
Stay tuned for a contest related to this later today 👀
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/20/f...
All of my game awards predictions
PLUS
My fake betting odds for all categories.
Stay tuned for a contest related to this later today 👀
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/20/f...
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Last bump. Appreciate the support as always!
This contest will be open until the start of The Game Awards, so Ill bump it a few more times in the coming weeks.
Coming next week on the blog... im not sure yet! Maybe I'll talk shit about Blue Prince again 😭
This contest will be open until the start of The Game Awards, so Ill bump it a few more times in the coming weeks.
Coming next week on the blog... im not sure yet! Maybe I'll talk shit about Blue Prince again 😭
This character is so fucking funny
Spoilers for the character gimmick potentially in this video
Spoilers for the character gimmick potentially in this video
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This character is so fucking funny
Spoilers for the character gimmick potentially in this video
Spoilers for the character gimmick potentially in this video
Bumping this up!
We have two entries thus far, so if you are able to enter, your odds of a prize are looking pretty dang good!
We have two entries thus far, so if you are able to enter, your odds of a prize are looking pretty dang good!
CONTEST
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
-Must repost this tweet (you don't have to follow me)
-Pretend you have $50 in Nerd Bux
-Reply with 5 fake bets you'd place based off my odds listed on my site, min $5 bets
-Must wager all 50 NBs
-Most NBs wins
Winner: Gets up to a $60 game
2nd- up to a $40 game
3rd- up to a $20 game
It's time for one of my favorite articles that I do every year.
All of my game awards predictions
PLUS
My fake betting odds for all categories.
Stay tuned for a contest related to this later today 👀
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/20/f...
All of my game awards predictions
PLUS
My fake betting odds for all categories.
Stay tuned for a contest related to this later today 👀
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/20/f...
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Bumping this up!
We have two entries thus far, so if you are able to enter, your odds of a prize are looking pretty dang good!
We have two entries thus far, so if you are able to enter, your odds of a prize are looking pretty dang good!