MAG (Middle Aged Gamer)
@gromulus.bsky.social
Reviewer of Games/Dad of Boys/purveyor of pyjamas/lover of couch/proud owner of a ridiculous backlog
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Gaming as a parent or just a busy adult can sometimes feel like a tough hobby to have. Hopefully I can answer a few questions about the newest games or some old favorites for the time-strapped gamer
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As our team has been mostly enjoying some tike away from the website grind for the holidays we just wanted to say thank you to all our readers and supporters.
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
December 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
As our team has been mostly enjoying some tike away from the website grind for the holidays we just wanted to say thank you to all our readers and supporters.
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
2025 saw us grow by 970% 🤯 YoY as we published nearly 300 reviews alone. Here’s to a fantastic 2026!
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Get ready to update your wardrobe for 2026 with the new clothing collaboration between Final Fantasy IX and vaultroom, revealed today.
Final Fantasy IX x Vaultroom Clothing Collaboration Announced
The Final Fantasy anniversary that just keeps on giving!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Get ready to update your wardrobe for 2026 with the new clothing collaboration between Final Fantasy IX and vaultroom, revealed today.
So I fell in love with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and am now impatiently waiting the 2nd Chapter next Fall. In the mean time, I've decided to start with Cold Steel 1 & 2 before then trying to play OG 3rd Chapter and the Crossbell games. This year is a Trails year.
December 23, 2025 at 9:13 AM
So I fell in love with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter and am now impatiently waiting the 2nd Chapter next Fall. In the mean time, I've decided to start with Cold Steel 1 & 2 before then trying to play OG 3rd Chapter and the Crossbell games. This year is a Trails year.
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Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game of the Year Award Winners
The very best of 2025 according to us
The very best of 2025 according to us
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game of the Year Award Winners
The very best of 2025 according to us
gamersocialclub.ca
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game of the Year Award Winners
The very best of 2025 according to us
The very best of 2025 according to us
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With fighting games for Avatar, Invincible, and League of Legends releasing next year, I thought about what other IPs I'd want to see enter the ring.
Six IPs That Could Make A Great Fighting Game
Which IPs will knuckle up next?
gamersocialclub.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
With fighting games for Avatar, Invincible, and League of Legends releasing next year, I thought about what other IPs I'd want to see enter the ring.
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My Personal Game of the Year Winners in The Game Awards Era
My Personal Game of the Year Winners in The Game Awards Era
As the 2025 Game Awards wraps up. I revisited each year of the show to share my thoughts on the winners.
gamersocialclub.ca
December 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
My Personal Game of the Year Winners in The Game Awards Era
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Announcement Trailer Released
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Announcement Trailer Released
A teaser trailer for the Fall 2026 release of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter was just announced along with some new features!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Announcement Trailer Released
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Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
Our 2nd annual Game of the Year nominees are here!
gamersocialclub.ca
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Gamer Social Club’s 2025 Game Of The Year Award Nominees
In case you haven't heard, the 2025 Game of the Year (well deserved) has some new content! gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/12/e...
Go check it out!
Go check it out!
Expedition 33’s “Thank You“ Update is a Work of Art for Fans
As Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards, Sandfall Interactive release the highly-anticipated "Thank You Update".
gamersocialclub.ca
December 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In case you haven't heard, the 2025 Game of the Year (well deserved) has some new content! gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/12/e...
Go check it out!
Go check it out!
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Expedition 33’s Low Budget Saves Enough “For Those Who Come After”
Despite all it's success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was developed on a shoestring budget of less than $10m, confirms Sandfall CEO.
Despite all it's success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was developed on a shoestring budget of less than $10m, confirms Sandfall CEO.
Expedition 33’s Low Budget Saves Enough “For Those Who Come After”
Despite all it's success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was developed on a shoestring budget of less than $10m, confirms Sandfall CEO.
gamersocialclub.ca
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Expedition 33’s Low Budget Saves Enough “For Those Who Come After”
Despite all it's success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was developed on a shoestring budget of less than $10m, confirms Sandfall CEO.
Despite all it's success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was developed on a shoestring budget of less than $10m, confirms Sandfall CEO.
Check out this article about Expedition 33's crazy low budget! Good luck to @expedition33.bsky.social at the game awards and here's hoping you've started a new trend in game development!
gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/11/e...
gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/11/e...
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Check out this article about Expedition 33's crazy low budget! Good luck to @expedition33.bsky.social at the game awards and here's hoping you've started a new trend in game development!
gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/11/e...
gamersocialclub.ca/2025/12/11/e...
Check out my long form review for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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December 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Check out my long form review for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
ko-fi.com/post/Long-fo...
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This is pretty decent. Quite a few games I haven't managed to play yet and a couple I've been actually curious about previously. A small Christmas miracle from Sony here.
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for December includes:
🏜️ Assassin’s Creed Mirage
🐉 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
🛹 Skate Story
☁️ Granblue Fantasy: Relink
…and more. Full details: play.st/4ps8saJ
🏜️ Assassin’s Creed Mirage
🐉 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
🛹 Skate Story
☁️ Granblue Fantasy: Relink
…and more. Full details: play.st/4ps8saJ
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This is pretty decent. Quite a few games I haven't managed to play yet and a couple I've been actually curious about previously. A small Christmas miracle from Sony here.
TIME TAX
+ The art, music, story, characters and combat
- can be long
P.U.P.
+ Good balance of different things
- can be tough to return too after a break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Might not be clear to everyone what each difficulty means
@sandfallgames.bsky.social
+ The art, music, story, characters and combat
- can be long
P.U.P.
+ Good balance of different things
- can be tough to return too after a break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Might not be clear to everyone what each difficulty means
@sandfallgames.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
TIME TAX
+ The art, music, story, characters and combat
- can be long
P.U.P.
+ Good balance of different things
- can be tough to return too after a break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Might not be clear to everyone what each difficulty means
@sandfallgames.bsky.social
+ The art, music, story, characters and combat
- can be long
P.U.P.
+ Good balance of different things
- can be tough to return too after a break
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+Many options and ways to play
- Might not be clear to everyone what each difficulty means
@sandfallgames.bsky.social
No big shock here for me, except my son has played that many hours of ARK!? My son has taken the first place spot...I'm a proud dad.
December 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
No big shock here for me, except my son has played that many hours of ARK!? My son has taken the first place spot...I'm a proud dad.
Long Form review out now
ko-fi.com/post/Trails-...
ko-fi.com/post/Trails-...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (Long Form Review)
MAG published a post on Ko-fi
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November 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Long Form review out now
ko-fi.com/post/Trails-...
ko-fi.com/post/Trails-...
TIME TAX
+ Lived in world, amazing characters, great story
- Slow start
P.U.P.
+ Fun combat and more time with the cast
- can feel grindy, long cutscenes cut into free time, takes time to get bearings
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+ All the choice
- Nothing
FINAL GRADE
One of the best JRPGs of the year
+ Lived in world, amazing characters, great story
- Slow start
P.U.P.
+ Fun combat and more time with the cast
- can feel grindy, long cutscenes cut into free time, takes time to get bearings
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+ All the choice
- Nothing
FINAL GRADE
One of the best JRPGs of the year
November 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
TIME TAX
+ Lived in world, amazing characters, great story
- Slow start
P.U.P.
+ Fun combat and more time with the cast
- can feel grindy, long cutscenes cut into free time, takes time to get bearings
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+ All the choice
- Nothing
FINAL GRADE
One of the best JRPGs of the year
+ Lived in world, amazing characters, great story
- Slow start
P.U.P.
+ Fun combat and more time with the cast
- can feel grindy, long cutscenes cut into free time, takes time to get bearings
CHALLENGE FLEXIBILITY
+ All the choice
- Nothing
FINAL GRADE
One of the best JRPGs of the year
My 4 favorite games I finished this year:
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lunar Remastered Collection
Chained Echoes
I know the Lunar collection is two games but I don't care, you won't make me Sophie's Choice this!
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lunar Remastered Collection
Chained Echoes
I know the Lunar collection is two games but I don't care, you won't make me Sophie's Choice this!
November 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My 4 favorite games I finished this year:
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lunar Remastered Collection
Chained Echoes
I know the Lunar collection is two games but I don't care, you won't make me Sophie's Choice this!
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lunar Remastered Collection
Chained Echoes
I know the Lunar collection is two games but I don't care, you won't make me Sophie's Choice this!
Long-form review out now
ko-fi.com/mag123456
ko-fi.com/mag123456
November 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Long-form review out now
ko-fi.com/mag123456
ko-fi.com/mag123456
Ghost of Yotei
Time Tax - 5/5
+ starts with a bang, freedom of choice, worth time/effort
- maybe needs short refresher
P.U.P. (Pick Up and Play) - 4/5
+ satisfying in short bursts, freedom
- big world, maybe repetitive
Challenge flexibility - 5/5
+ Many difficulty options, even custom
- none
Time Tax - 5/5
+ starts with a bang, freedom of choice, worth time/effort
- maybe needs short refresher
P.U.P. (Pick Up and Play) - 4/5
+ satisfying in short bursts, freedom
- big world, maybe repetitive
Challenge flexibility - 5/5
+ Many difficulty options, even custom
- none
November 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Ghost of Yotei
Time Tax - 5/5
+ starts with a bang, freedom of choice, worth time/effort
- maybe needs short refresher
P.U.P. (Pick Up and Play) - 4/5
+ satisfying in short bursts, freedom
- big world, maybe repetitive
Challenge flexibility - 5/5
+ Many difficulty options, even custom
- none
Time Tax - 5/5
+ starts with a bang, freedom of choice, worth time/effort
- maybe needs short refresher
P.U.P. (Pick Up and Play) - 4/5
+ satisfying in short bursts, freedom
- big world, maybe repetitive
Challenge flexibility - 5/5
+ Many difficulty options, even custom
- none
Gaming as a parent or just a busy adult can sometimes feel like a tough hobby to have. Hopefully I can answer a few questions about the newest games or some old favorites for the time-strapped gamer
November 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Gaming as a parent or just a busy adult can sometimes feel like a tough hobby to have. Hopefully I can answer a few questions about the newest games or some old favorites for the time-strapped gamer
I'm just a guy with a controller in my hand and a dream in my heart...that dream being finding a job I can do from home that pays me just enough to pay the bills, feeds the kids and leaves a bit left for games. My CV is ready...
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I'm just a guy with a controller in my hand and a dream in my heart...that dream being finding a job I can do from home that pays me just enough to pay the bills, feeds the kids and leaves a bit left for games. My CV is ready...
Dear Bluesky, I'll be leaning on you and the great people here to help me out. My comfort and my bright spots and my unceasing joy is lessening more and more because of work and money, so I'm trying to find any extra boosts I can so it's not all on my family (and video games).
October 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Dear Bluesky, I'll be leaning on you and the great people here to help me out. My comfort and my bright spots and my unceasing joy is lessening more and more because of work and money, so I'm trying to find any extra boosts I can so it's not all on my family (and video games).
I'm truly in the midst of a dilemma. I am loving every second of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, but Ghost of Yotei is coming soon! Another dilemma I'm facing is numerous sales happening for games but I still want to feed my family! Tough choices!
September 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I'm truly in the midst of a dilemma. I am loving every second of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, but Ghost of Yotei is coming soon! Another dilemma I'm facing is numerous sales happening for games but I still want to feed my family! Tough choices!