Born for Media
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Just a guy from the Netherlands who occasionally writes about #games, #series and #movies. Sharing news, #reviews and random thoughts about what I'm playing or watching 🎮 📺
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· Oct 17
Hi everyone!
I'm Dustin and I love #gaming. I sometimes write about them. A few of my favourites:
-The Last of Us
-Mass Effect
-The Witcher
-RDR2
-Life is Strange
-Baldur's Gate 3
-Detroit
-Persona
-Alan Wake
-Cyberpunk
-Dragon Age
-GTA
Looking for mutuals to get a nice feed started on here 🤝
I'm Dustin and I love #gaming. I sometimes write about them. A few of my favourites:
-The Last of Us
-Mass Effect
-The Witcher
-RDR2
-Life is Strange
-Baldur's Gate 3
-Detroit
-Persona
-Alan Wake
-Cyberpunk
-Dragon Age
-GTA
Looking for mutuals to get a nice feed started on here 🤝
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2 years ago, BigNerdGaming officially launched.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew deep down I needed something like this in my life. It has been an even better ride than I could have expected.
Today, I'm reflecting on the journey and lore dumping.
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I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew deep down I needed something like this in my life. It has been an even better ride than I could have expected.
Today, I'm reflecting on the journey and lore dumping.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/12/04/t...
Two Years of Big Nerd Gaming
Two years ago today, I wrote my first blog post for Big Nerd Gaming. In that post, I talked about why I was starting this blog. While I didn’t want to go into massive detail at the time, ther…
bignerdgaming.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
2 years ago, BigNerdGaming officially launched.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew deep down I needed something like this in my life. It has been an even better ride than I could have expected.
Today, I'm reflecting on the journey and lore dumping.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/12/04/t...
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew deep down I needed something like this in my life. It has been an even better ride than I could have expected.
Today, I'm reflecting on the journey and lore dumping.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/12/04/t...
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Dear gamers, Monday again so reminder time WITH A TWIST!
You still have time to shout out up to 10 of your favorite new games of 2025... but we're adding an honorable mentions category so even if you already voted, you can share up to 10 NON 2025 games you played & loved this year
🔁's appreciated!
You still have time to shout out up to 10 of your favorite new games of 2025... but we're adding an honorable mentions category so even if you already voted, you can share up to 10 NON 2025 games you played & loved this year
🔁's appreciated!
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Dear gamers, Monday again so reminder time WITH A TWIST!
You still have time to shout out up to 10 of your favorite new games of 2025... but we're adding an honorable mentions category so even if you already voted, you can share up to 10 NON 2025 games you played & loved this year
🔁's appreciated!
You still have time to shout out up to 10 of your favorite new games of 2025... but we're adding an honorable mentions category so even if you already voted, you can share up to 10 NON 2025 games you played & loved this year
🔁's appreciated!
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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...
Fake 2025 Game Awards Betting Odds + My Full Predictions
Welcome to year three of my Game Awards winner predictions and fake betting odds. This idea was born out of a simple and foolish desire. My desire to actually bet on The Game Awards. The betting si…
bignerdgaming.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it!
While you're out celebrating, I'll be flying back after having spent a great week in New York. Airplane food instead of turkey for me 😭
While you're out celebrating, I'll be flying back after having spent a great week in New York. Airplane food instead of turkey for me 😭
November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it!
While you're out celebrating, I'll be flying back after having spent a great week in New York. Airplane food instead of turkey for me 😭
While you're out celebrating, I'll be flying back after having spent a great week in New York. Airplane food instead of turkey for me 😭
Hades 2 with a view 🏙
I think I deserve some rest after 5 days with 20.000+ steps. I have pain in places I didn't know I had.
Great trip though 😄
I think I deserve some rest after 5 days with 20.000+ steps. I have pain in places I didn't know I had.
Great trip though 😄
November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Hades 2 with a view 🏙
I think I deserve some rest after 5 days with 20.000+ steps. I have pain in places I didn't know I had.
Great trip though 😄
I think I deserve some rest after 5 days with 20.000+ steps. I have pain in places I didn't know I had.
Great trip though 😄
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A great reminder to not overwork yourself, and an outstanding metroidvania to boot, Constance is a special experience. Here's my review!
A top-of-the-line metroidvania and emotional cautionary tale, Constance respects your time and has the potential to change your life.
Our Review
pixelbytegaming.com/constance-re...
Our Review
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Constance Review – Constant Greatness - Pixelbytegaming
Ernest Hemingway once said, “I learned never to empty the well of my writing, but always to stop when there was still something there in the deep part of the well, and let it refill at night from the ...
pixelbytegaming.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A great reminder to not overwork yourself, and an outstanding metroidvania to boot, Constance is a special experience. Here's my review!
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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!
Share a tv series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
The first 3 of these I've watched at least 3 times.
Also Friends, Fresh Prince and the Office. Probably quite a few more
The first 3 of these I've watched at least 3 times.
Also Friends, Fresh Prince and the Office. Probably quite a few more
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Share a tv series you've watched from beginning to end more than once.
The first 3 of these I've watched at least 3 times.
Also Friends, Fresh Prince and the Office. Probably quite a few more
The first 3 of these I've watched at least 3 times.
Also Friends, Fresh Prince and the Office. Probably quite a few more
Good Morning friends! ☕️
In 2 hours I'll be flying to New York 😁 looking forward to the trip. Also looking forward to not be bored during the 8 hour flight, cause it'll just be 8 hours of Hades II and Zelda 🥳
Have a good one!
In 2 hours I'll be flying to New York 😁 looking forward to the trip. Also looking forward to not be bored during the 8 hour flight, cause it'll just be 8 hours of Hades II and Zelda 🥳
Have a good one!
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Good Morning friends! ☕️
In 2 hours I'll be flying to New York 😁 looking forward to the trip. Also looking forward to not be bored during the 8 hour flight, cause it'll just be 8 hours of Hades II and Zelda 🥳
Have a good one!
In 2 hours I'll be flying to New York 😁 looking forward to the trip. Also looking forward to not be bored during the 8 hour flight, cause it'll just be 8 hours of Hades II and Zelda 🥳
Have a good one!
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If I'm being honest, as someone who got 76% of their Game Awards predictions right, not all that much shocked me when the nominations dropped yesterday 😉.
But inevitably, there's always at least a few surprises. Here are my 6 biggest.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/18/m...
But inevitably, there's always at least a few surprises. Here are my 6 biggest.
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My 6 Biggest Surprises From The 2025 Game Awards Nominations
We have finally arrived at my favorite time of the year for video games. As much as I love playing games throughout the year, internally debating which are my favorites makes me almost equally happ…
bignerdgaming.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If I'm being honest, as someone who got 76% of their Game Awards predictions right, not all that much shocked me when the nominations dropped yesterday 😉.
But inevitably, there's always at least a few surprises. Here are my 6 biggest.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/18/m...
But inevitably, there's always at least a few surprises. Here are my 6 biggest.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/18/m...
What in the kamehameha is going on here? Loving this
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What in the kamehameha is going on here? Loving this
My website is down because of Cloudflare but I'd like you all to remain calm and move on with your lives the best you can. All will be well.
Thank you
Thank you
November 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
My website is down because of Cloudflare but I'd like you all to remain calm and move on with your lives the best you can. All will be well.
Thank you
Thank you
And so it begins 🤩
November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
And so it begins 🤩
Traveling to USA in 3 days. Received a confirmation that my hotel booking was canceled today.
Stressful times, I'll have you know.
Stressful times, I'll have you know.
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ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the word boys in the background
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November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Traveling to USA in 3 days. Received a confirmation that my hotel booking was canceled today.
Stressful times, I'll have you know.
Stressful times, I'll have you know.
My Hades savefile just disappeared, so I guess that's my cue to start playing Hades 2 🥲
Sucks though
Sucks though
November 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My Hades savefile just disappeared, so I guess that's my cue to start playing Hades 2 🥲
Sucks though
Sucks though
My video review of Dispatch is now also live! If my earlier words didn’t sell you yet, maybe the footage will 👇
Dispatch Review (No Spoilers) – One of 2025’s Best Games
YouTube video by Born for Media
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November 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
My video review of Dispatch is now also live! If my earlier words didn’t sell you yet, maybe the footage will 👇
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Unfortunately, if you want to play Dispatch, you are officially a bit too late for it to feel like the event that it was.
But, you should still play it, because it's easily the best narrative game this year for me.
A rare Saturday BNG drop!
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/15/d...
But, you should still play it, because it's easily the best narrative game this year for me.
A rare Saturday BNG drop!
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/15/d...
Dispatch Review: The Best TV Show I Watched In 2025*
*I don’t watch TV. As you get older and continue to gain responsibilities in life, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. Especially as a parent, it’s common to end up in a routine wher…
bignerdgaming.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Unfortunately, if you want to play Dispatch, you are officially a bit too late for it to feel like the event that it was.
But, you should still play it, because it's easily the best narrative game this year for me.
A rare Saturday BNG drop!
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/15/d...
But, you should still play it, because it's easily the best narrative game this year for me.
A rare Saturday BNG drop!
bignerdgaming.com/2025/11/15/d...
Dispatch Loose Scraps!
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Dispatch Loose Scraps!
Dispatch was one of my most anticipated games this year, and despite my high expectations, it managed to surpass every one of them.
The game sets itself apart from others in the genre with its unique humour, stylish art direction, and memorable characters and performances.
My full review 👇
The game sets itself apart from others in the genre with its unique humour, stylish art direction, and memorable characters and performances.
My full review 👇
Dispatch Review: Hilarious Superheroes, Sharp Writing, and Standout Performances - Born for Media
Dispatch Review: Stunning visuals, brilliant humour, and a clever dispatching system make this one of the most entertaining games of 2025.
bornformedia.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Dispatch was one of my most anticipated games this year, and despite my high expectations, it managed to surpass every one of them.
The game sets itself apart from others in the genre with its unique humour, stylish art direction, and memorable characters and performances.
My full review 👇
The game sets itself apart from others in the genre with its unique humour, stylish art direction, and memorable characters and performances.
My full review 👇
Wholesome. Party got interrupted though
November 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Wholesome. Party got interrupted though
Dispatch credits rolled 😭
While this wrapped up perfectly, I want more. Already had a 2nd playthrough going, so we'll see how that one turns out.
What more can I say? Fantastic writing, performances, visuals..everything.
Some minor minuses, but the rest more than makes up for them.
Review soon ✍️
While this wrapped up perfectly, I want more. Already had a 2nd playthrough going, so we'll see how that one turns out.
What more can I say? Fantastic writing, performances, visuals..everything.
Some minor minuses, but the rest more than makes up for them.
Review soon ✍️
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Dispatch credits rolled 😭
While this wrapped up perfectly, I want more. Already had a 2nd playthrough going, so we'll see how that one turns out.
What more can I say? Fantastic writing, performances, visuals..everything.
Some minor minuses, but the rest more than makes up for them.
Review soon ✍️
While this wrapped up perfectly, I want more. Already had a 2nd playthrough going, so we'll see how that one turns out.
What more can I say? Fantastic writing, performances, visuals..everything.
Some minor minuses, but the rest more than makes up for them.
Review soon ✍️
Good Morning friends! ☕️
Really looking forward to the last 2 episodes of Dispatch tonight. Sad to see it coming to an end, let's hope there will be more 🤞
This will no doubt be the fourth game I'll be giving at least a 9/10 this year, which is crazy.
Have a great day!
Really looking forward to the last 2 episodes of Dispatch tonight. Sad to see it coming to an end, let's hope there will be more 🤞
This will no doubt be the fourth game I'll be giving at least a 9/10 this year, which is crazy.
Have a great day!
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Good Morning friends! ☕️
Really looking forward to the last 2 episodes of Dispatch tonight. Sad to see it coming to an end, let's hope there will be more 🤞
This will no doubt be the fourth game I'll be giving at least a 9/10 this year, which is crazy.
Have a great day!
Really looking forward to the last 2 episodes of Dispatch tonight. Sad to see it coming to an end, let's hope there will be more 🤞
This will no doubt be the fourth game I'll be giving at least a 9/10 this year, which is crazy.
Have a great day!
He dropped in like an angel from the heavens. As suddenly as he appeared, he was gone again after we said goodbye.
The guy will never know he was my first. The one who took my multiplayer virginity.
My first experience with Arc Raiders, and my first time actually talking to a stranger online:
👇
The guy will never know he was my first. The one who took my multiplayer virginity.
My first experience with Arc Raiders, and my first time actually talking to a stranger online:
👇
Is Arc Raiders Solo Friendly? My First Experience as a Gamer Who Avoids Multiplayer - Born for Media
Is Arc Raiders solo friendly? As a gamer who avoids multiplayer, my first runs showed me it’s more welcoming and intriguing than I expected.
bornformedia.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
He dropped in like an angel from the heavens. As suddenly as he appeared, he was gone again after we said goodbye.
The guy will never know he was my first. The one who took my multiplayer virginity.
My first experience with Arc Raiders, and my first time actually talking to a stranger online:
👇
The guy will never know he was my first. The one who took my multiplayer virginity.
My first experience with Arc Raiders, and my first time actually talking to a stranger online:
👇
Well there goes any kind of credibility 😂
The Billboard Classical-topping Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 soundtrack has been snubbed in the 2026 Grammy game nominations, with Helldivers 2, Avatar, and Star Wars: Outlaws up for the award.
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Clair Obscur snubbed in Grammy video game soundtrack nominations | VGC
This year’s Grammy games noms include Helldivers 2 and Star Wars Outlaws…
vgc.news
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Well there goes any kind of credibility 😂
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Few games have excited my imagination and impacted me as strongly this year as Keeper. I’ve written a short post discussing why I think it’s such a special game, but it does contain major spoilers.
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Unpacking the Mystery of Keeper
More than just a quirky concept, Keeper is full of surprises that deserve to be talked about.
sightingames.wordpress.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Few games have excited my imagination and impacted me as strongly this year as Keeper. I’ve written a short post discussing why I think it’s such a special game, but it does contain major spoilers.
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/u...
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/u...