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Gaming • JRPGs • Final Fantasy • PlayStation • Nintendo • Indies • Accessibility • Anime • Manga • One Piece

Cofounder of deargamers.net (@deargamers.bsky.social)
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Approachable entry point 🤝 Accessible design

Sky FC nails so much accessibility that it’s important for me to spotlight it!!

Please take a look & share your thoughts on what this remake has to offer for accessibility & QoL 👀
Calling all Trails fans, newcomers, & the JRPG-curious!

In our latest review, we're asking if #TrailsInTheSkyFC is the most accessible JRPG of 2025

TLDR: Yes. BUT! Why and how can other games learn from its example?

Read here: www.deargamers.net/reviews/is-t...
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Windswept is a fun indie platformer that is pretty difficult if you're aiming to grab all of the collectibles. It's heavily inspired by classic Donkey Kong Country games and draws influences from Celeste and other platformers. It has no story but doesn't really need one.

This is my review for...
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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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...
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
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I've been breaking down why each of the games in the "Innovation in Accessibility" category at #TheGameAwards deserved the nomination.

Today is the last one focusing on EA FC 26!

youtu.be/Lzd1MYLU_aE
Why EA FC 26's Accessibility Deserved a Game Awards Nomination
YouTube video by Steve Saylor
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November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Update on Hades II progress from last night:

I guess I could summarize my feelings on the game by sayin-

DEATH TO CHRONOS 😤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

First victory achieved & more to come 😤

Can confirm. This WILL be the 1st game since May to break my top 3 of 2025
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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1 game, 2 games, 10 - any 2025 games that made your year it’s time to shout them out!

Reply in the comments for the post or DM me if you prefer, the more games getting love the better!

Last week alone we got 80 different games with votes 👀
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!
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Here's my first #NintendoSwitch #indiegame
highlight for this week! 🎮👍🏼

Game - Blade Chimera
Developer - Team Ladybug
Publisher - @playismen.bsky.social
Release date - January 16, 2025
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Ink on Winter’s Breath 🖤

📸 ~ Ghost of Yotei
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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HUGE ACCESSIBILITY UPDATE for Ghost of Yotei
- Remap touchpad controls to D-Pad
- Display Visual Indicator when led by animals
- Turn off fall damage (some are still lethal)
- Auto-Loot dead enemies
- Skip Painting mini game
- New alternative controls for mini-games

This legit changes a lot.
Update 1.100 is available now! 🎊

⚔️ New Game+
⚔️ Harder Difficulty Modes
⚔️ New Armor & Cosmetics
⚔️ New Accessibility Options
⚔️ Replay Content
⚔️ Photo Mode Enhancements
⚔️ 2 New Trophies

support.suckerpunch.com/hc/en-us/art...
Patch - 1.100
New Game Plus Added ability to replay challenge content after completing them once. All 22 Yotei Six Camps. 26 Replayable Duels. Added a New Game Plus Vendor.Ghost Flowers will be rewarded across...
support.suckerpunch.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
1 game, 2 games, 10 - any 2025 games that made your year it’s time to shout them out!

Reply in the comments for the post or DM me if you prefer, the more games getting love the better!

Last week alone we got 80 different games with votes 👀
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!
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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If you are curious as to why the games in the "Innovation in Accessibility" category for #TheGameAwards was nominated, I'm breaking down each game and what it did for accessibility.

Today's video is focusing on @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com Assassin's Creed Shadows

youtu.be/lb-aSRkbrB4
The REAL Reason AC Shadows Got Nominated at The Game Awards
YouTube video by Steve Saylor
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Constance is one of the most beautiful games of all time, both literally and figuratively. Its exquisite hand-drawn art style and delicate portrayal of burnout paint a masterful picture. Its crafty metroidvania backdrop serves as the perfect catalyst to elevate this indelible journey.

My review:
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 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Happy Fresh M•‿•nday everyone! ✨

Had a quick play through of Clair Obscur again, it's so good 😭.

#Sciel
#ClairObscur
#Expedtion33
#VPBlueMonday
#VPSupport
#VPRepost
#VirtualPhotography
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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The finale of The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is so BEAUTIFUL 😭😭😭

This has become one of my favorite anime. It's a wonderfully written slice of life/love story with lots of awkwardly cute moments. I'd love another season, but if that's it, then it ended pretty damn well. PEAK ROMANCE 🥹💜
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter is an excellent remake of the very first Trails game. I had an amazing time with this 🥹💜

While newcomers can start at the beginning of any arc, I'd say that this remake should be the first stop just to prevent any story/character spoilers.

This is my review for...
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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I drew another thing! DRAGON
I did this in one sitting instead of gaming and tried some new brushes.
I didn't use any reference at all for this and haven't really drawn dragons in ages, so anatomy may not be the best, but It was fun :D

#Art #DragonArt #Dragon #ShadowDragon22Art
November 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Last night, by my 5th run I’d made it to Hades 2’s 3rd boss, and I had moment where I felt it:

So long as I don’t burn out on the roguelite repetition, Hades 2 won’t only be a top 5 game for me this year, but it’ll be the 1st contender to break into my top 3 since May 😱

I’m 1000% IN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
November 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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I am working on some other drawings (that are actually not Beyblade XD)
But I wanted to draw Kai Hiwatari again! so I took a break from those to draw this smol Kai :D

#Beyblade #KaiHiwatari #ベイブレード #火渡カイ #Art #ShadowDragon22Art #BeybladeFanart
November 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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November 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Here we go! ✨

THE WINDS OF WAR is on sale for ONLY A DOLLAR!

This is the last time this year and for quite some time that it'll be discounted, so make sure to grab a copy. And if you know anyone who likes epic fantasy, let them know, too!

Reposts very appreciated! 🔁

// #Writing #Booksky
November 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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The peaceful fish pond outside the Palace of the afterlife.
🎮 Crypt Custodian

follow along on #YouTube for more

#cryptcustodian #gaming #virtualphotography #friday
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Sometimes in life, people commit random acts of kindness that lift up your day 🥹

Thanks to @jwac4780.bsky.social for gifting me eshop credit so I could pick up Absolum 👀🔥🔥🔥

Since I just started Hades 2 I won’t dive in just yet… but now the opportunity is there and waiting 🙌🙏🙌
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Kingdoms of the Dump is one of the year's most charming RPGs, an Earthbound-inspired game set in a world made of trash, where you fight in landfills and heal with moldy sandwiches. Which is fitting — it was made by two janitors.

This week's column: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
How Two Janitors Made One of the Year’s Most Charming RPGs
‘Kingdoms of the Dump’ reflects the democratization of video-game development.
www.bloomberg.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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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...
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 3:06 PM
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There are video games that move me to the core. Today I share with you a meditation on VIDEOVERSE, burgeoning platforms like Bluesky and our toxic relationship with social media.
VIDEOVERSE Is A Blueprint To What Social Media Should Be - Pixelbytegaming
Social media is a fickle beast. Over the course of my lifetime it has always been there for me in one way or another. I started at a young age in Tibia and Tales Of forums in the early 2000s, talking ...
pixelbytegaming.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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I'm breaking down what each of the games nominated in the "Innovation in Accessibility" category for #TheGameAwards had in terms of pushing accessibility forward.

Today is all about @doom.com DOOM: The Dark Ages

youtu.be/zUV8NU6q980
DOOM The Dark Ages: Breaking Down Its Game Awards Accessibility Nomination
YouTube video by Steve Saylor
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November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM