HDKirin
@hdkirin.bsky.social
Senior Staff Writer for RPG Site. Anime & Video Game Enthusiast. Opinions are my own & not those of my employer. Email: [email protected]
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HDKirin
@hdkirin.bsky.social
· Oct 20
A self-intro in less than 300 characters.
I'm Josh, aka Kirin / HDKirin in online spaces. Life-long video game enjoyer & been writing about them for a decade mostly at RPG Site. Love watching anime as well.
I like experiencing things myself & meeting new people in general. Thanks for your support!
I'm Josh, aka Kirin / HDKirin in online spaces. Life-long video game enjoyer & been writing about them for a decade mostly at RPG Site. Love watching anime as well.
I like experiencing things myself & meeting new people in general. Thanks for your support!
There's a lot going on in the Code Vein II segment inside today's issue of Famitsu.
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There's a lot going on in the Code Vein II segment inside today's issue of Famitsu.
Reanimal in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Reanimal in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Code Vein II in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Code Vein II in Weekly Famitsu No. 1925.
Reposted by HDKirin
Oh hey look, it's my first piece for the AV Club!
The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest might modernize these ancient RPGs, but could anything recreate the experience of playing them on the NES? www.avclub.com/dragon-quest...
A quest for relevance: Dragon Quest’s remakes search for the impact it had in the ‘80s
The HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest might modernize these ancient RPGs, but could anything recreate the experience of playing Dragon Warrior on the NES?
www.avclub.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Oh hey look, it's my first piece for the AV Club!
I let my brainworms take control of me this weekend & made the big push to get to Trial Rank 60 in Duet Night Abyss. Over the past week, I unlocked Intron 6 Lady Nifle & the Embla Inflorescence bow and it's become my favorite way to play the game now.
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I let my brainworms take control of me this weekend & made the big push to get to Trial Rank 60 in Duet Night Abyss. Over the past week, I unlocked Intron 6 Lady Nifle & the Embla Inflorescence bow and it's become my favorite way to play the game now.
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
I tell myself I can quit anytime...
Still one of the coolest OPs ever.
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Still one of the coolest OPs ever.
There's been a lot of games released recently huh.
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 AM
There's been a lot of games released recently huh.
Started & beat Birdcage in a single sitting. My fingers want to die after that final boss. I have a few qualms with the game, but I think it's overall incredible. Killer aesthetic & OST. Incredible props to the developers of it. Very tight, focused, and responsive experience.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Started & beat Birdcage in a single sitting. My fingers want to die after that final boss. I have a few qualms with the game, but I think it's overall incredible. Killer aesthetic & OST. Incredible props to the developers of it. Very tight, focused, and responsive experience.
Bandai Namco,
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Bandai Namco,
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
Remaster Gundam Breaker 2 & 3 for all modern platforms with support for high framerates & all DLC included and my life is yours.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924.
November 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924.
A first look at one of NIS's new titles, Shinigami Hime, in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924. It was initially revealed earlier this year & will be releasing on April 30 in Japan.
November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A first look at one of NIS's new titles, Shinigami Hime, in Weekly Famitsu No. 1924. It was initially revealed earlier this year & will be releasing on April 30 in Japan.
Does anyone remember the Tales of Zestiria TV anime that randomly inserted drips of Berseria to market it or did I hallucinate that
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Does anyone remember the Tales of Zestiria TV anime that randomly inserted drips of Berseria to market it or did I hallucinate that
Literally everyone: "Ok besides Xillia 2, Bandai Namco is totally working on remastering Abyss / Legendia next and we'll hear about it in a few months. Optimistically, maybe Destiny 2???"
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Tales of Berseria Remastered announced (Steam/Switch/PS5/Xbox Series - Feb 26) www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQEA...
scarlet.tales-ch.jp
scarlet.tales-ch.jp
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Literally everyone: "Ok besides Xillia 2, Bandai Namco is totally working on remastering Abyss / Legendia next and we'll hear about it in a few months. Optimistically, maybe Destiny 2???"
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Bandai Namco: "Lol. Lmao."
Reposted by HDKirin
Steins;Gate Re:Boot delayed to 2026, new screenshots/info: www.kagaku-adv.com/news/1715/
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Steins;Gate Re:Boot delayed to 2026, new screenshots/info: www.kagaku-adv.com/news/1715/
If there were a "most improved show" this season, it's SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes for me. I wasn't too hot on it after its first 3 episodes, but it definitely found its footing and has been consistently enjoyable and entertaining. I'm glad I didn't drop it when I seriously considered it early on.
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If there were a "most improved show" this season, it's SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes for me. I wasn't too hot on it after its first 3 episodes, but it definitely found its footing and has been consistently enjoyable and entertaining. I'm glad I didn't drop it when I seriously considered it early on.
Just finished Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Story Mode.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
November 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Just finished Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Story Mode.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
That whole entire finale.... cinema.
THE FUCKING THING THAT HAPPENS AT THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER 7 IN INAZUMA ELEVEN: VICTORY ROAD'S STORY MODE IS FREAKING AWESOME OH MY GOD
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
THE FUCKING THING THAT HAPPENS AT THE BEGINNING OF CHAPTER 7 IN INAZUMA ELEVEN: VICTORY ROAD'S STORY MODE IS FREAKING AWESOME OH MY GOD
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.
I'm doing my best to not spoil it. That was such a cool surprise.
I’m over 13 hours into Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road’s main story & just finished the 2nd Football Frontier match & not gonna lie,
Unmei (localized as Destin) is already one of my favorite main characters this year - easily top 5 at the moment. Top to bottom an incredible protagonist.
Unmei (localized as Destin) is already one of my favorite main characters this year - easily top 5 at the moment. Top to bottom an incredible protagonist.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I’m over 13 hours into Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road’s main story & just finished the 2nd Football Frontier match & not gonna lie,
Unmei (localized as Destin) is already one of my favorite main characters this year - easily top 5 at the moment. Top to bottom an incredible protagonist.
Unmei (localized as Destin) is already one of my favorite main characters this year - easily top 5 at the moment. Top to bottom an incredible protagonist.
Ball X Pit featured as the Title of the Week in Weekly Famitsu No. 1923.
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Ball X Pit featured as the Title of the Week in Weekly Famitsu No. 1923.
Akiba Lost in Weekly Famitsu No. 1923. This was initially revealed back in September & is an adventure game using live-action shots like 428: Shibuya Scramble. Developed by IzanagiGames in cooperation with Nippon Television Network Corporation & Nippon Television AX-ON. Coming in 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Akiba Lost in Weekly Famitsu No. 1923. This was initially revealed back in September & is an adventure game using live-action shots like 428: Shibuya Scramble. Developed by IzanagiGames in cooperation with Nippon Television Network Corporation & Nippon Television AX-ON. Coming in 2026.
I'm roughly 6 hours into Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's story mode and there's been barely any soccer gameplay, but it does such a good job slowly building up its core team members. A good chunk of it is because the main character himself is actually a really compelling figure. I... I kinda love it.
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I'm roughly 6 hours into Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's story mode and there's been barely any soccer gameplay, but it does such a good job slowly building up its core team members. A good chunk of it is because the main character himself is actually a really compelling figure. I... I kinda love it.
I wasn't convinced that Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's character creator was godlike until it gave you the option to specifically choose if you wanted to pop off your collar.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I wasn't convinced that Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's character creator was godlike until it gave you the option to specifically choose if you wanted to pop off your collar.
Endgame Duet Night Abyss is silly, stupid, and was absolutely worth it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Endgame Duet Night Abyss is silly, stupid, and was absolutely worth it.