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Brian
@brianwithani.bsky.social
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I’m perpetually working on my GAME/LIFE balance, and I’m somewhere at the intersection of cozy and soulslike games. Horror fan. New PS owner.

💙PS, 💚Xbox, ❤️ Switch, 💻 PC.

Current games: Cyberpunk 2077, Helldivers 2, Snowrunner, Starfield.
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My attachment to JRPG franchises

⚪️⚪️⚪️⭕️⭕️ Pokémon
⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⭕️ Bravely Default
⚪️⚪️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Monster Hunter
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ DQ
⚪️⚪️⚪️⭕️⭕️ Yo-Kai Watch
⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⭕️ Dark Souls
⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ NieR
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Persona
⚪️⚪️⚪️⭕️⭕️ SMT
⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ Mario & Luigi
⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⭕️ Etrian Odyssey
⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ SaGa
⚪️⚪️⚪️⭕️⭕️ Fire Emblem

I changed this 😉 And left some I’m starting soon.
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My attachment to JRPG franchises 💀

⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Pokémon
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Final Fantasy
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Monster Hunter
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Dragon Quest
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Kingdom Hearts
💚💚💚💚💚 Dark Souls
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Tales
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Persona
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ SMT
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Xeno
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Chrono
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ SaGa
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Mana
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Fire Emblem
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Ys
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Trails/Kiseki
dguy32.bsky.social DGuy32 @dguy32.bsky.social · 9d
My attachment to JRPG franchises!

⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Pokémon
💚💚💚⭕️⭕️ Final Fantasy
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Monster Hunter
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Dragon Quest
💚💚💚⭕️⭕️ Kingdom Hearts
💚💚💚💚💚 Dark Souls
💚💚💚💚💚 Tales
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Persona
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ SMT
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Xeno
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Chrono
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ SaGa
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Mana
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Fire Emblem
⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ Ys
💚💚💚💚💚 Trails/Kiseki
January 31, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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FINALLY started Cyberpunk 2077 the other day. And one of the first pieces of clothing I found was a ridiculous pink tactical vest. So of COURSE I have to wear it. 😂

Developers, please make more pink gear. Sincerely, someone who will fight for guys who wear pink.

Also transmog FTW. Thank you.
A screenshot of my main character in the video game Cyberpunk 2077. He is staring at himself in a mirror. My character is wearing a pink tactical vest and blue slacks
January 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Quote with a game you love but everyone else hates.

Starfield. My favorite game ever. I have well over 500 hours in 2 profiles and will never stop. It’s truly special and I wish more people would try it. I cannot wait for more. Please hurry, Bethesda. 😂

Also, Days Gone rocks. 🤘🏻
A promotional photo for the video game Starfield.
January 28, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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My stomach just sank as I’m sitting here drinking coffee. The local fire dept and EMS came to our lake and started breaking through the ice with axes and chainsaws. I thought for sure someone fell through the ice. 😱 It’s always a fear of mine. Alas, they are just training for rescue ops. Whew! 😥
January 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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If you invite me to your Helldive, rest assured I will try to land on whatever MFr I can. 😂 I heard my teammates screaming as I was loading, and I was like “Run! I’m coming in hot!” 🤣 Brian, reporting for duty! 🫡
January 10, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Perusing the PS store and suddenly remembered Avowed is coming in a few weeks. Will I repurchase this one on PS5? Very likely. 🥰 It was hands down one of my favs last year. Such a brilliant and engaging RPG. And the new content has me excited. PS players, please don’t sleep on this one. 💙
A screenshot from the PS store showing preorders for the Obsidian game, Avowed, are open for PS5.
January 10, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Last night a toxic rando joined my Helldive, and let’s just say I can be petty AF if you’re rude to people in my game. This dude learned FAFO real fast. The last thing he saw was my green laser before he got “solo silo’d” into orbit. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Never leave home without it. You know, democracy and all. 😂
December 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Another shout out to one of the nicest people I’ve met on social. Thank you, @aggrobeard.bsky.social for the gifts on Steam. 🤘🏻 You guys are all out here making me emotional. 🥺 I hope you have a wonderful holiday, my friend.
Cover art for the game Disco Elysium on Steam Cover art for the game Half Life on Steam.
December 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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And I don’t know who is responsible for this, but this also made my day yesterday. Thank you to whomever it was. 💙😭🥰 I love this community.
A picture of the “golden unicorn” steam community award that was given to me by some kind person.
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Thank you @geekwiththat.bsky.social for my gift on Steam, and moreover for being such a wonderful person that I get to call friend. 💙 Happy holidays to you and yours, I appreciate you. 🤘🏻
A screenshot of the title art for the video game Heavy Rain. There is an origami shape next to the title.
December 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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I don’t know who I need to speak to but, I need these end of year sales to CALM DOWN. 😂
A screenshot from a Xbox notification. It says “71 games on your wishlist are on sale!”
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Advice from other Helldivers needed:

As a newcomer, which warbond do you suggest opening first, other than the free one? There are some planets I tend to struggle on (looking at YOU illuminate jerks) and wondered if there’s a specific warbond that would help? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤘🏻

Thanks in advance!
December 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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OMG I decided to do the daily challenge in Helldivers 2, and it was fighting The Illuminate. I felt like I was back on N’erud in Remnant II. 😵‍💫😭 I hate that sector. Swarms and GIANT shooty things everywhere.

As Hicks would say: “Game over, man. Game OVER!” 😂
a man in a skull and crossbones shirt says " that 's it man game over man game over "
Alt: Hicks from the movie Aliens is saying “That’s it. Game over, man. Game over!”
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December 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Walking into 2026
December 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Add five and keep it going!

SNOWBALL FIGHT!!! ⛄️⛄️⛄️

@shidira.bsky.social
@ejfanatic.bsky.social
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@geekwiththat.bsky.social

Also, Christoffer. Bc he’s my boy. But he left here and it’s not the same without him. 😭💔
December 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Catching up on TGA announcements, and I have to say I am VERY proud that Xbox is bringing South of Midnight to PS5 and NS2 in 2026. Do NOT sleep on this game, folks. It’s an incredibly beautiful and moving game. I hope this continues to break down console wars and lets people just enjoy games. 💙
a statue of a monster with trees growing out of its head
Alt: A gif from the video game south of midnight. It’s the alligator boss, Two Toed Tom
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December 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Why are Triscuits even a thing? I don’t get them. At all. It’s like eating 100 year old wicker furniture. 😬 Do people actually enjoy these crackers?
a man in a blue shirt is covering his face with his hand and the words why is this a thing ?
Alt: A young man in glasses and a blue shirt is asking “why is this a thing?”
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December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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I was nervous to play with randoms in Helldivers 2, but the community has been overwhelmingly amazing. I have met some crazy fun people who have taught me some things, and saved my bacon a few times. One dude even ran me over with his giant mech, and then hugged me when I respawned. 😂 Priceless. 💙
a man with his arms outstretched is standing in front of a brick wall with #theboys written on it
Alt: a man with his arms outstretched is saying “bring it in” for a hug.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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QTP with a gif to advertise your BlueSky account
December 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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This is easily the most fun I've had with combat in an Obsidian game. It can get so chaotic and magic feels awesome to use.

#Avowed
December 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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#MSGDeltaSweepstakes
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Gear up for your next mission 🐍

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December 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Never fear, folks. We rescued Christoffer. 😂 I just had to park on someone’s porch. 😬

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December 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Me in the background:

Christoffer, be careful.

Christoffer, wait, that looks deep!

Christoffer, NOOOOOOO! 😭

💀

😂

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December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Look what finally came in the post! 👀 This will be played very soon. 🥰
A picture of my console table. It has a fern in a white ceramic pot, a small ceramic dragonfly decoration, and a copy of Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS5) on an easel.
December 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney animation or Pixar.

Mine:
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM