David
@dsundy.bsky.social
World-renowned author of mediocre opinions. Addicted to playing games in release order. DC sports lover. Save scummer. Always lucky, never good.
Currently playing 🎮: Xenoblade Chronicles, Sonic Origins, Divinity:OS2
https://backloggd.com/u/DSundy/
Currently playing 🎮: Xenoblade Chronicles, Sonic Origins, Divinity:OS2
https://backloggd.com/u/DSundy/
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David
@dsundy.bsky.social
· Jul 21
Hi I’m David! I play all sorts of different games and genres. Here are some series I’ll talk about as I continue to work my way through the backlog and play them all for the first time!
Final Fantasy
Fire Emblem
Kingdom Hearts
Mass Effect
Xenoblade
🎮 PC, Playstation 5, Switch 2, Retro #promosky
Final Fantasy
Fire Emblem
Kingdom Hearts
Mass Effect
Xenoblade
🎮 PC, Playstation 5, Switch 2, Retro #promosky
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Inspired by a recent completion, I decided that it was time to rank my top 10 video game endings ever.
It ended up being a surprisingly emotional journey, because these endings all hit very hard. I hope you enjoy reliving them as well.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/30/b...
It ended up being a surprisingly emotional journey, because these endings all hit very hard. I hope you enjoy reliving them as well.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/30/b...
BigNerdGaming’s Top 10 Video Game Endings Of All Time
This might be a bad way to start off a “top 10 video game endings list,” but I strongly believe that video game endings are a bit overrated. A poorly done ending in a video game often b…
bignerdgaming.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Inspired by a recent completion, I decided that it was time to rank my top 10 video game endings ever.
It ended up being a surprisingly emotional journey, because these endings all hit very hard. I hope you enjoy reliving them as well.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/30/b...
It ended up being a surprisingly emotional journey, because these endings all hit very hard. I hope you enjoy reliving them as well.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/30/b...
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Repetition sucks. Roguelikes involve a lot of repetition. Hence, roguelikes suck.
So just HOW does Hades II manage to be so good?!
I tried to put that into words in my full, spoiler-free review 👇
So just HOW does Hades II manage to be so good?!
I tried to put that into words in my full, spoiler-free review 👇
Hades II Review: The Roguelike That Even Won Me Over
A spoiler-free Hades II review from someone who usually avoids roguelikes, covering combat, builds, characters, and why the game still won me over.
bornformedia.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Repetition sucks. Roguelikes involve a lot of repetition. Hence, roguelikes suck.
So just HOW does Hades II manage to be so good?!
I tried to put that into words in my full, spoiler-free review 👇
So just HOW does Hades II manage to be so good?!
I tried to put that into words in my full, spoiler-free review 👇
Thank you all for the love on this, was worried how it all would turn out in the end. And while there is certainly room for improvement, I'm proud of myself.
Here is a quick little sheet of all of my picks and @bignerdgaming.bsky.social 's
Here is a quick little sheet of all of my picks and @bignerdgaming.bsky.social 's
January 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Thank you all for the love on this, was worried how it all would turn out in the end. And while there is certainly room for improvement, I'm proud of myself.
Here is a quick little sheet of all of my picks and @bignerdgaming.bsky.social 's
Here is a quick little sheet of all of my picks and @bignerdgaming.bsky.social 's
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My first article and its one of the most ridiculous things I have ever written, predicting the 2026 Game Awards nominees... in January.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
The way, way, WAY Too Early 2026 Game of the Year Award Nominee Predictions
Hello fellow sickos.
medium.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM
My first article and its one of the most ridiculous things I have ever written, predicting the 2026 Game Awards nominees... in January.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
My first article and its one of the most ridiculous things I have ever written, predicting the 2026 Game Awards nominees... in January.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
The way, way, WAY Too Early 2026 Game of the Year Award Nominee Predictions
Hello fellow sickos.
medium.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM
My first article and its one of the most ridiculous things I have ever written, predicting the 2026 Game Awards nominees... in January.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
Had a lot of fun writing this. Hopefully you learn something new or about a game you haven't heard of before.
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It's time for one of my most ridiculous articles to date.
I'm predicting almost all of the 2026 Game Awards nominees in January!
It's insane... but it's fun as well. I think it also serves as a great preview for what is to come in 2026. Check it out!
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/17/m...
I'm predicting almost all of the 2026 Game Awards nominees in January!
It's insane... but it's fun as well. I think it also serves as a great preview for what is to come in 2026. Check it out!
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/17/m...
My WAY WAY Too Early 2026 Game Awards Nominee Predictions
For the last two years, I have done something that I consider to be truly sick. I have attempted to predict most of The Game Awards nominees a bit after Summer Game Fest. This is a very difficult t…
bignerdgaming.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:59 PM
It's time for one of my most ridiculous articles to date.
I'm predicting almost all of the 2026 Game Awards nominees in January!
It's insane... but it's fun as well. I think it also serves as a great preview for what is to come in 2026. Check it out!
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/17/m...
I'm predicting almost all of the 2026 Game Awards nominees in January!
It's insane... but it's fun as well. I think it also serves as a great preview for what is to come in 2026. Check it out!
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/17/m...
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
The final list! There definitely will be additional games sprinkled in throughout the year, but this should hopefully be a nice mix of different genres, lengths and gameplay styles.
And for all the haters and non-believers out there, I will prove you all wrong 😤
The final list! There definitely will be additional games sprinkled in throughout the year, but this should hopefully be a nice mix of different genres, lengths and gameplay styles.
And for all the haters and non-believers out there, I will prove you all wrong 😤
January 15, 2026 at 1:51 PM
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
The final list! There definitely will be additional games sprinkled in throughout the year, but this should hopefully be a nice mix of different genres, lengths and gameplay styles.
And for all the haters and non-believers out there, I will prove you all wrong 😤
The final list! There definitely will be additional games sprinkled in throughout the year, but this should hopefully be a nice mix of different genres, lengths and gameplay styles.
And for all the haters and non-believers out there, I will prove you all wrong 😤
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#24 and #25: Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty and Hades 2
Beat Cyberpunk 2077 at the end of 2024 and was burnt out by the end of it, but I have put off the DLC for far too long
Hades 2 is Hades 2, nuff said 😂 Will definitely be something I play off and on through the year
#24 and #25: Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty and Hades 2
Beat Cyberpunk 2077 at the end of 2024 and was burnt out by the end of it, but I have put off the DLC for far too long
Hades 2 is Hades 2, nuff said 😂 Will definitely be something I play off and on through the year
January 15, 2026 at 1:24 PM
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#24 and #25: Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty and Hades 2
Beat Cyberpunk 2077 at the end of 2024 and was burnt out by the end of it, but I have put off the DLC for far too long
Hades 2 is Hades 2, nuff said 😂 Will definitely be something I play off and on through the year
#24 and #25: Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty and Hades 2
Beat Cyberpunk 2077 at the end of 2024 and was burnt out by the end of it, but I have put off the DLC for far too long
Hades 2 is Hades 2, nuff said 😂 Will definitely be something I play off and on through the year
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Episode 5 of The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast is here with @cognitiveclips.bsky.social!
It's the BNG + Friends top 10 games of 2025, done in the "Kinda Funny" style.
There are... a lot of ties. And a lot of games I wasn't happy about 😭.
Also on Spotify and Apple!
youtu.be/YUjXRP1q9Go?...
It's the BNG + Friends top 10 games of 2025, done in the "Kinda Funny" style.
There are... a lot of ties. And a lot of games I wasn't happy about 😭.
Also on Spotify and Apple!
youtu.be/YUjXRP1q9Go?...
BigNerdGaming (And Friends) Top 10 Games of 2025: Episode 5
YouTube video by BigNerdGaming
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Episode 5 of The Big Nerd Gaming Podcast is here with @cognitiveclips.bsky.social!
It's the BNG + Friends top 10 games of 2025, done in the "Kinda Funny" style.
There are... a lot of ties. And a lot of games I wasn't happy about 😭.
Also on Spotify and Apple!
youtu.be/YUjXRP1q9Go?...
It's the BNG + Friends top 10 games of 2025, done in the "Kinda Funny" style.
There are... a lot of ties. And a lot of games I wasn't happy about 😭.
Also on Spotify and Apple!
youtu.be/YUjXRP1q9Go?...
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Dear Gamers, this wasn't written with AI
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Dear Gamers, this wasn't written with AI
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
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For all the lists I make, there's still one that will always reign supreme, and that is my year-end top 10.
These are the games I truly stand behind. The ones I think you NEED to play. These are the games I will think about when I remember this year.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/09/b...
These are the games I truly stand behind. The ones I think you NEED to play. These are the games I will think about when I remember this year.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/09/b...
BigNerdGaming’s Top 10 Games of 2025
As much work as I put into all of my various 2025 lists, there really is nothing else like a plain old year end top 10. I can make a million different types of weird lists to hype various games up,…
bignerdgaming.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
For all the lists I make, there's still one that will always reign supreme, and that is my year-end top 10.
These are the games I truly stand behind. The ones I think you NEED to play. These are the games I will think about when I remember this year.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/09/b...
These are the games I truly stand behind. The ones I think you NEED to play. These are the games I will think about when I remember this year.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/09/b...
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#22 and #23: The Messenger and Pokemon Black/White 2
Having trouble deciding on the final couple of games.
The Messenger I definitely plan on playing before Sea of Stars. Played Pokemon White for the first time last year, time to continue on with 2.
#22 and #23: The Messenger and Pokemon Black/White 2
Having trouble deciding on the final couple of games.
The Messenger I definitely plan on playing before Sea of Stars. Played Pokemon White for the first time last year, time to continue on with 2.
January 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#22 and #23: The Messenger and Pokemon Black/White 2
Having trouble deciding on the final couple of games.
The Messenger I definitely plan on playing before Sea of Stars. Played Pokemon White for the first time last year, time to continue on with 2.
#22 and #23: The Messenger and Pokemon Black/White 2
Having trouble deciding on the final couple of games.
The Messenger I definitely plan on playing before Sea of Stars. Played Pokemon White for the first time last year, time to continue on with 2.
Introduce yourself with 4 indie games
January 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Introduce yourself with 4 indie games
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It's time.
My biggest annual post. The thing I work towards all year.
10 different top 10s for 2025.
Roughly 30 games have at least one rank in here.
7300 words.
If you actually read this, you are a legend.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/04/t...
My biggest annual post. The thing I work towards all year.
10 different top 10s for 2025.
Roughly 30 games have at least one rank in here.
7300 words.
If you actually read this, you are a legend.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/04/t...
The 2025 BigNerdGaming Awards
Welcome to year three of the BigNerdGaming Awards! All year long, every time I complete a game, one of the first things I do is open a “notepad” document on my laptop. From there, I upd…
bignerdgaming.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
It's time.
My biggest annual post. The thing I work towards all year.
10 different top 10s for 2025.
Roughly 30 games have at least one rank in here.
7300 words.
If you actually read this, you are a legend.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/04/t...
My biggest annual post. The thing I work towards all year.
10 different top 10s for 2025.
Roughly 30 games have at least one rank in here.
7300 words.
If you actually read this, you are a legend.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/04/t...
Just finished season 3 of The Clone Wars, so glad I didn’t listen to people teling me I could skip it. Really enjoyed my time so far, things are getting pretty crazy 👀
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Just finished season 3 of The Clone Wars, so glad I didn’t listen to people teling me I could skip it. Really enjoyed my time so far, things are getting pretty crazy 👀
Sonic 1 was enjoyable, definitely took some time to get used to the overall gameplay loop.
CD was kind of a slog. Really did not enjoy the level design of that game.
Now halfway through Sonic 2, and if that stupid fox steals an air bubble from me one more time I’m gonna kill him 😭
CD was kind of a slog. Really did not enjoy the level design of that game.
Now halfway through Sonic 2, and if that stupid fox steals an air bubble from me one more time I’m gonna kill him 😭
January 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Sonic 1 was enjoyable, definitely took some time to get used to the overall gameplay loop.
CD was kind of a slog. Really did not enjoy the level design of that game.
Now halfway through Sonic 2, and if that stupid fox steals an air bubble from me one more time I’m gonna kill him 😭
CD was kind of a slog. Really did not enjoy the level design of that game.
Now halfway through Sonic 2, and if that stupid fox steals an air bubble from me one more time I’m gonna kill him 😭
So Sonic Origins is my "first" Sonic game. Going in I had this idea in my head that Sonic was all about going as fast as possible, all the time.
I was very very wrong, game hard. This sums up my experience 😭
I was very very wrong, game hard. This sums up my experience 😭
January 4, 2026 at 11:42 PM
So Sonic Origins is my "first" Sonic game. Going in I had this idea in my head that Sonic was all about going as fast as possible, all the time.
I was very very wrong, game hard. This sums up my experience 😭
I was very very wrong, game hard. This sums up my experience 😭
25 Games I Will Play in 2026:
#20 and #21: God of War Ragnarok and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
As I get towards the end of the list, I am starting to realize I am in the middle of way too many series and I have picked a lot of long games... 😅
Time to finish off GoW and continue making a dent into FE
#20 and #21: God of War Ragnarok and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
As I get towards the end of the list, I am starting to realize I am in the middle of way too many series and I have picked a lot of long games... 😅
Time to finish off GoW and continue making a dent into FE
January 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
25 Games I Will Play in 2026:
#20 and #21: God of War Ragnarok and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
As I get towards the end of the list, I am starting to realize I am in the middle of way too many series and I have picked a lot of long games... 😅
Time to finish off GoW and continue making a dent into FE
#20 and #21: God of War Ragnarok and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
As I get towards the end of the list, I am starting to realize I am in the middle of way too many series and I have picked a lot of long games... 😅
Time to finish off GoW and continue making a dent into FE
Wrapped up Child of Light a couple of days ago after it has sat on my backlog for years (bought it over 10 years ago 😬).
Gorgeous art, a beautiful soundtrack and simple, yet deceptively challenging combat. Certainly not without its flaws, but still well worth your time.
7.5/10
Gorgeous art, a beautiful soundtrack and simple, yet deceptively challenging combat. Certainly not without its flaws, but still well worth your time.
7.5/10
January 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Wrapped up Child of Light a couple of days ago after it has sat on my backlog for years (bought it over 10 years ago 😬).
Gorgeous art, a beautiful soundtrack and simple, yet deceptively challenging combat. Certainly not without its flaws, but still well worth your time.
7.5/10
Gorgeous art, a beautiful soundtrack and simple, yet deceptively challenging combat. Certainly not without its flaws, but still well worth your time.
7.5/10
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#18 and #19: God of War (2018) and Spider-Man 2
Another two games I said I would get to last year...
Something something this time will be different or new year, new me blah blah blah 😭
#18 and #19: God of War (2018) and Spider-Man 2
Another two games I said I would get to last year...
Something something this time will be different or new year, new me blah blah blah 😭
January 3, 2026 at 11:27 PM
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#18 and #19: God of War (2018) and Spider-Man 2
Another two games I said I would get to last year...
Something something this time will be different or new year, new me blah blah blah 😭
#18 and #19: God of War (2018) and Spider-Man 2
Another two games I said I would get to last year...
Something something this time will be different or new year, new me blah blah blah 😭
No cheating - repost with the most recent picture of your pet
Lamb Chop successfully herded 🐑
Lamb Chop successfully herded 🐑
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
No cheating - repost with the most recent picture of your pet
Lamb Chop successfully herded 🐑
Lamb Chop successfully herded 🐑
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Dear gamers, we're proud to announce:
THE 2025 GOTYEE AWARDS as presented by the GOAT of GOATS, the GOUDA BOI himself: Manny "Manchego" the GOTY goat with the greatest goatee in gaming
We guarantee these game awards won't be like any others you've seen...
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/the...
THE 2025 GOTYEE AWARDS as presented by the GOAT of GOATS, the GOUDA BOI himself: Manny "Manchego" the GOTY goat with the greatest goatee in gaming
We guarantee these game awards won't be like any others you've seen...
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/the...
January 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Dear gamers, we're proud to announce:
THE 2025 GOTYEE AWARDS as presented by the GOAT of GOATS, the GOUDA BOI himself: Manny "Manchego" the GOTY goat with the greatest goatee in gaming
We guarantee these game awards won't be like any others you've seen...
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/the...
THE 2025 GOTYEE AWARDS as presented by the GOAT of GOATS, the GOUDA BOI himself: Manny "Manchego" the GOTY goat with the greatest goatee in gaming
We guarantee these game awards won't be like any others you've seen...
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/the...
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This is one of my biggest projects each year.
My top 20 moments of 2025. 14 games. Over 5100 words.
No one (as far as I know) goes harder on a favorite moments list than me!
I avoided spoilers in any pictures or titles so it's easy to scroll through.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/01/b...
My top 20 moments of 2025. 14 games. Over 5100 words.
No one (as far as I know) goes harder on a favorite moments list than me!
I avoided spoilers in any pictures or titles so it's easy to scroll through.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/01/b...
BigNerdGaming’s Top 20 Moments of 2025
This is probably my second favorite post I do every year. As great as it is talking about the characteristics of different video games, there’s something extra special about diving deep and e…
bignerdgaming.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
This is one of my biggest projects each year.
My top 20 moments of 2025. 14 games. Over 5100 words.
No one (as far as I know) goes harder on a favorite moments list than me!
I avoided spoilers in any pictures or titles so it's easy to scroll through.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/01/b...
My top 20 moments of 2025. 14 games. Over 5100 words.
No one (as far as I know) goes harder on a favorite moments list than me!
I avoided spoilers in any pictures or titles so it's easy to scroll through.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/01/01/b...
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#16 and #17: Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Odyssey
"Wait a minute, so you are telling me you ate a whole banana with the peel on in excitement for DK Banana and didn't even end up playing the game?!?"
Yes, yes I did do that 😭
#16 and #17: Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Odyssey
"Wait a minute, so you are telling me you ate a whole banana with the peel on in excitement for DK Banana and didn't even end up playing the game?!?"
Yes, yes I did do that 😭
December 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
25 Games I Will* Play in 2026:
#16 and #17: Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Odyssey
"Wait a minute, so you are telling me you ate a whole banana with the peel on in excitement for DK Banana and didn't even end up playing the game?!?"
Yes, yes I did do that 😭
#16 and #17: Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Odyssey
"Wait a minute, so you are telling me you ate a whole banana with the peel on in excitement for DK Banana and didn't even end up playing the game?!?"
Yes, yes I did do that 😭
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Honorable mention usually means just that, a quick mention.
But I refuse. The "Honorable Mentions" are so good these days that they still deserve to be highlighted.
Thus, here are my favorite games this year that did not make my top 10.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/12/29/b...
But I refuse. The "Honorable Mentions" are so good these days that they still deserve to be highlighted.
Thus, here are my favorite games this year that did not make my top 10.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/12/29/b...
BigNerdGaming’s 2025 Honorable Mentions
The point of an honorable mention is exactly that, to be a quick mention. When it comes to video game top 10s, the honorable mentions are meant to be a way to briefly remark on a very good game tha…
bignerdgaming.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Honorable mention usually means just that, a quick mention.
But I refuse. The "Honorable Mentions" are so good these days that they still deserve to be highlighted.
Thus, here are my favorite games this year that did not make my top 10.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/12/29/b...
But I refuse. The "Honorable Mentions" are so good these days that they still deserve to be highlighted.
Thus, here are my favorite games this year that did not make my top 10.
bignerdgaming.com/2025/12/29/b...