Joe | The Saved Game
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A gaming-driven newsletter about video game nostalgia, new and old favorites, and finding ways to rekindle your love for why you played games in the first place! Click to read The Saved Game, by Joe, ...
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Hey, I'm Joe! I love to write, especially about games! More of what I love down below for my #promosky👇
📸 Photography
👨💻 Design
🎃 Autumn weather
🎮 PlayStation consoles
💀 SoulsBorne
☢️ Fallout
🐉 Elder Scrolls
🌟 Lifting up others
🎸 Power Metal
🌮 Tacos
☕️ Coffee
💭 Nostalgia
🗒 Writing
📺 Anime & YouTube
📸 Photography
👨💻 Design
🎃 Autumn weather
🎮 PlayStation consoles
💀 SoulsBorne
☢️ Fallout
🐉 Elder Scrolls
🌟 Lifting up others
🎸 Power Metal
🌮 Tacos
☕️ Coffee
💭 Nostalgia
🗒 Writing
📺 Anime & YouTube
I get that the Switch and Switch 2 exists...
But I would honestly love an actual pocket-sized handheld again from Nintendo! I enjoyed being able to take my DS Lite with me everywhere, and it had so many fun games on it 🎮
But I would honestly love an actual pocket-sized handheld again from Nintendo! I enjoyed being able to take my DS Lite with me everywhere, and it had so many fun games on it 🎮
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I get that the Switch and Switch 2 exists...
But I would honestly love an actual pocket-sized handheld again from Nintendo! I enjoyed being able to take my DS Lite with me everywhere, and it had so many fun games on it 🎮
But I would honestly love an actual pocket-sized handheld again from Nintendo! I enjoyed being able to take my DS Lite with me everywhere, and it had so many fun games on it 🎮
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Chrono Trigger Revival Hopes Have Been Reignited Yet Again. (Repost)
Chrono Trigger Revival Hopes Have Been Reignited Yet Again
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December 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Chrono Trigger Revival Hopes Have Been Reignited Yet Again. (Repost)
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It's the last day to save on these PS4 & PS5 Hot Deals! Get Shantae games, the River City Girls series, RWBY: Arrowfell, LUNARK, and Mighty Switch Force Collection for up to 75% off!
December 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's the last day to save on these PS4 & PS5 Hot Deals! Get Shantae games, the River City Girls series, RWBY: Arrowfell, LUNARK, and Mighty Switch Force Collection for up to 75% off!
It's been a busy holiday week 😮💨
It was good though, just a lot going on! Haven't been too active here, but I'm looking forward to getting back to writing this week 🎮
Have a lot of ideas for articles, and will have a new blog going up tomorrow, as well as a new Game Save write-up on Thursday 😁
It was good though, just a lot going on! Haven't been too active here, but I'm looking forward to getting back to writing this week 🎮
Have a lot of ideas for articles, and will have a new blog going up tomorrow, as well as a new Game Save write-up on Thursday 😁
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December 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
It's been a busy holiday week 😮💨
It was good though, just a lot going on! Haven't been too active here, but I'm looking forward to getting back to writing this week 🎮
Have a lot of ideas for articles, and will have a new blog going up tomorrow, as well as a new Game Save write-up on Thursday 😁
It was good though, just a lot going on! Haven't been too active here, but I'm looking forward to getting back to writing this week 🎮
Have a lot of ideas for articles, and will have a new blog going up tomorrow, as well as a new Game Save write-up on Thursday 😁
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The Pac-Man balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
November 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Pac-Man balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Mario in New York City 🤩
The Super Mario Balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Mario in New York City 🤩
Awesome, thanks for the recommendation Alex 😁
Super happy I got this one written! Likewise, I'm happy I beat those bosses back then in 2013, as I have thoroughly enjoyed all the other SoulsBorne games ever since then!
Thanks again 🙌
#substack #writing #darksouls
Super happy I got this one written! Likewise, I'm happy I beat those bosses back then in 2013, as I have thoroughly enjoyed all the other SoulsBorne games ever since then!
Thanks again 🙌
#substack #writing #darksouls
November 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Awesome, thanks for the recommendation Alex 😁
Super happy I got this one written! Likewise, I'm happy I beat those bosses back then in 2013, as I have thoroughly enjoyed all the other SoulsBorne games ever since then!
Thanks again 🙌
#substack #writing #darksouls
Super happy I got this one written! Likewise, I'm happy I beat those bosses back then in 2013, as I have thoroughly enjoyed all the other SoulsBorne games ever since then!
Thanks again 🙌
#substack #writing #darksouls
How the hell did the Cowboys just win that game 🤯
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November 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
How the hell did the Cowboys just win that game 🤯
Ooh, Nintendo has some sales on… finally 🔥
If you’ve never played it, Super Mario Odyssey is 50% off, and it’s a hilariously fun game!
Amazon link if you're interested 👉 a.co/d/8UIVTtO
I need to get back into it too at some point for another playthrough!
If you’ve never played it, Super Mario Odyssey is 50% off, and it’s a hilariously fun game!
Amazon link if you're interested 👉 a.co/d/8UIVTtO
I need to get back into it too at some point for another playthrough!
a close up of mario wearing a red hat
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November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ooh, Nintendo has some sales on… finally 🔥
If you’ve never played it, Super Mario Odyssey is 50% off, and it’s a hilariously fun game!
Amazon link if you're interested 👉 a.co/d/8UIVTtO
I need to get back into it too at some point for another playthrough!
If you’ve never played it, Super Mario Odyssey is 50% off, and it’s a hilariously fun game!
Amazon link if you're interested 👉 a.co/d/8UIVTtO
I need to get back into it too at some point for another playthrough!
New article posted today on Dark Souls! Check it out in the link below 👇
There’s a lot of screenshots in this write-up, as well as a bit of background from where I first learned about this awesome game!
Hope you like it, and I hope that you have an amazing weekend ahead 🙌
#TheSavedGame #DarkSouls
There’s a lot of screenshots in this write-up, as well as a bit of background from where I first learned about this awesome game!
Hope you like it, and I hope that you have an amazing weekend ahead 🙌
#TheSavedGame #DarkSouls
Dark Souls | A Brutal Introduction to Death
The revelation of what a challenge meant to me in video games, and how Dark Souls began my twisted journey into the SoulsBorne collection!
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
New article posted today on Dark Souls! Check it out in the link below 👇
There’s a lot of screenshots in this write-up, as well as a bit of background from where I first learned about this awesome game!
Hope you like it, and I hope that you have an amazing weekend ahead 🙌
#TheSavedGame #DarkSouls
There’s a lot of screenshots in this write-up, as well as a bit of background from where I first learned about this awesome game!
Hope you like it, and I hope that you have an amazing weekend ahead 🙌
#TheSavedGame #DarkSouls
Saw that Super Mario 64 DS was released on this day 21 years ago 🤯
It was one of the best re-releases of a game, and it added so much new content! Plus, it played pretty damn well on the DS too 🤩
Definitely worth picking up if you have a Nintendo DS!
It was one of the best re-releases of a game, and it added so much new content! Plus, it played pretty damn well on the DS too 🤩
Definitely worth picking up if you have a Nintendo DS!
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November 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Saw that Super Mario 64 DS was released on this day 21 years ago 🤯
It was one of the best re-releases of a game, and it added so much new content! Plus, it played pretty damn well on the DS too 🤩
Definitely worth picking up if you have a Nintendo DS!
It was one of the best re-releases of a game, and it added so much new content! Plus, it played pretty damn well on the DS too 🤩
Definitely worth picking up if you have a Nintendo DS!
After finally finishing up Zombie Army 4 recently with the final season, I can't help but think that it had some of the best atmospheric and sound effects in recent memory!
Absolutely terrifying game, and I thank Rebellion for such an amazing experience 🔥
#zombiearmy4 #game #TheSavedGame #horror
Absolutely terrifying game, and I thank Rebellion for such an amazing experience 🔥
#zombiearmy4 #game #TheSavedGame #horror
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
After finally finishing up Zombie Army 4 recently with the final season, I can't help but think that it had some of the best atmospheric and sound effects in recent memory!
Absolutely terrifying game, and I thank Rebellion for such an amazing experience 🔥
#zombiearmy4 #game #TheSavedGame #horror
Absolutely terrifying game, and I thank Rebellion for such an amazing experience 🔥
#zombiearmy4 #game #TheSavedGame #horror
Thanks so much for the recommendation Alex! This was a fun one to write and research!
Likewise, I loved working on the design parts of this one too! I actually used my IRL Fallout bobbleheads for that one photo/design 😁
I also enjoyed helping promote the other articles too in there!
Thanks again!
Likewise, I loved working on the design parts of this one too! I actually used my IRL Fallout bobbleheads for that one photo/design 😁
I also enjoyed helping promote the other articles too in there!
Thanks again!
Reconnect Recommends:
Game Save #06 | Removed Content from Fallout 4, Game Ownership, & Community Spotlight
#gaming #videogames
Game Save #06 | Removed Content from Fallout 4, Game Ownership, & Community Spotlight
#gaming #videogames
Game Save #06 | Removed Content from Fallout 4, Game Ownership, & Community Spotlight
This article has been curated by Reconnect, the games writing discovery platform.
thesavedgame.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Thanks so much for the recommendation Alex! This was a fun one to write and research!
Likewise, I loved working on the design parts of this one too! I actually used my IRL Fallout bobbleheads for that one photo/design 😁
I also enjoyed helping promote the other articles too in there!
Thanks again!
Likewise, I loved working on the design parts of this one too! I actually used my IRL Fallout bobbleheads for that one photo/design 😁
I also enjoyed helping promote the other articles too in there!
Thanks again!
I loved my last playthrough of Mass Effect with the Legendary Edition!
The photo mode was a nice addition too 📸
#thesavedgame #videogamenostalgia #gamesave #gaming #masseffect
The photo mode was a nice addition too 📸
#thesavedgame #videogamenostalgia #gamesave #gaming #masseffect
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I loved my last playthrough of Mass Effect with the Legendary Edition!
The photo mode was a nice addition too 📸
#thesavedgame #videogamenostalgia #gamesave #gaming #masseffect
The photo mode was a nice addition too 📸
#thesavedgame #videogamenostalgia #gamesave #gaming #masseffect
A new Game Save article went live this morning 🔥
For today, I went over my thoughts on a recent update for Fallout 4, shared two amazing articles from the gaming community, went over some changes to my Substack, and more!
Thanks all 🙌
#substack #TheSavedGame #GameSave #writing #gaming #games
For today, I went over my thoughts on a recent update for Fallout 4, shared two amazing articles from the gaming community, went over some changes to my Substack, and more!
Thanks all 🙌
#substack #TheSavedGame #GameSave #writing #gaming #games
Game Save #06 | Removed Content from Fallout 4, Game Ownership, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about a recent update for Fallout 4 that seemingly removed content and the idea of game ownership, jumping into two incredible articles from the gaming community, and more!
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Yay, thank you again Alex for the recommendation! This was such a fun article to write and reflect back on, and I'm glad you liked it!
Thank you again 🙌
#Substack #TheSavedGame #Skyrim #Writing
Thank you again 🙌
#Substack #TheSavedGame #Skyrim #Writing
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Yay, thank you again Alex for the recommendation! This was such a fun article to write and reflect back on, and I'm glad you liked it!
Thank you again 🙌
#Substack #TheSavedGame #Skyrim #Writing
Thank you again 🙌
#Substack #TheSavedGame #Skyrim #Writing
I'm definitely looking forward to the second season of Fallout!
Just watched the new trailer for it 👉 youtu.be/ECI3eCAxRGw?...
I do wish it was coming out all at once, but I’ll be watching it every week! Hoping it'll be as good as the first season, but it looks pretty good so far!
#fallout #game
Just watched the new trailer for it 👉 youtu.be/ECI3eCAxRGw?...
I do wish it was coming out all at once, but I’ll be watching it every week! Hoping it'll be as good as the first season, but it looks pretty good so far!
#fallout #game
Fallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm definitely looking forward to the second season of Fallout!
Just watched the new trailer for it 👉 youtu.be/ECI3eCAxRGw?...
I do wish it was coming out all at once, but I’ll be watching it every week! Hoping it'll be as good as the first season, but it looks pretty good so far!
#fallout #game
Just watched the new trailer for it 👉 youtu.be/ECI3eCAxRGw?...
I do wish it was coming out all at once, but I’ll be watching it every week! Hoping it'll be as good as the first season, but it looks pretty good so far!
#fallout #game
Fantastic article on the Steam Deck from @lunasgaminglog.com!
I've been thinking lately about some of the newer handheld/hybrid consoles nowadays, and this was a fantastic write-up that gave me a lot of insights behind the Steam Deck!
Def worth checking out 👇
lunasgaminglog.com/2025/11/11/s...
I've been thinking lately about some of the newer handheld/hybrid consoles nowadays, and this was a fantastic write-up that gave me a lot of insights behind the Steam Deck!
Def worth checking out 👇
lunasgaminglog.com/2025/11/11/s...
One year gaming on a Steam Deck: the good and the bad – Luna's Gaming Log
It’s my first Steam Deck-versary! Here’s why I got one in the first place and my experience gaming on it during this first year.
lunasgaminglog.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Fantastic article on the Steam Deck from @lunasgaminglog.com!
I've been thinking lately about some of the newer handheld/hybrid consoles nowadays, and this was a fantastic write-up that gave me a lot of insights behind the Steam Deck!
Def worth checking out 👇
lunasgaminglog.com/2025/11/11/s...
I've been thinking lately about some of the newer handheld/hybrid consoles nowadays, and this was a fantastic write-up that gave me a lot of insights behind the Steam Deck!
Def worth checking out 👇
lunasgaminglog.com/2025/11/11/s...
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The Galaxy awaits. The official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here. Only in theaters April 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Galaxy awaits. The official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here. Only in theaters April 2026.
Happy Anniversary to Skyrim! I’ve got a special article released today for this awesome game 🥳
I wrote some reflections today for its 14th anniversary, with it originally being released on 11/11/11!
Out now on my Substack 👇
#writing #skyrim #substack #gaming #game #bethesda #TheSavedGame
I wrote some reflections today for its 14th anniversary, with it originally being released on 11/11/11!
Out now on my Substack 👇
#writing #skyrim #substack #gaming #game #bethesda #TheSavedGame
Reflecting on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Has it really been 14 years already? A short reflection on the immersive world of Skyrim that I often escape to!
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thanks so much Alex! I'm glad you liked my article on the PS2!
Very much appreciate the recommendation 🙌
Very much appreciate the recommendation 🙌
Reconnect Recommends:
The PlayStation 2 | Over 20 Years Later, is the PS2 the Best Console Ever?
#gaming #videogames
The PlayStation 2 | Over 20 Years Later, is the PS2 the Best Console Ever?
#gaming #videogames
The PlayStation 2 | Over 20 Years Later, is the PS2 the Best Console Ever?
This article has been curated by Reconnect, the games writing discovery platform.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Thanks so much Alex! I'm glad you liked my article on the PS2!
Very much appreciate the recommendation 🙌
Very much appreciate the recommendation 🙌
My latest article just came out this morning, and you can check it out below! In it, I go over my experiences with my old Slim PS2 🔥
I also take a look at some games that were my favorites, both exclusive to the PS2 and not!
Check it out now 🙌
#substack #TheSavedGame #PS2 #PlayStation2 #writing
I also take a look at some games that were my favorites, both exclusive to the PS2 and not!
Check it out now 🙌
#substack #TheSavedGame #PS2 #PlayStation2 #writing
The PlayStation 2 | Over 20 Years Later, is the PS2 the Best Console Ever?
Taking a look at my Slim PS2, the video game console that defined my gaming experiences in the 2000s, and the games I loved that you need to play!
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My latest article just came out this morning, and you can check it out below! In it, I go over my experiences with my old Slim PS2 🔥
I also take a look at some games that were my favorites, both exclusive to the PS2 and not!
Check it out now 🙌
#substack #TheSavedGame #PS2 #PlayStation2 #writing
I also take a look at some games that were my favorites, both exclusive to the PS2 and not!
Check it out now 🙌
#substack #TheSavedGame #PS2 #PlayStation2 #writing
Oh wow, now Grand Theft Auto VI will be releasing in November of next year 😳
Not too surprised, but I’m pretty sad to see it getting delayed again 😔
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Not too surprised, but I’m pretty sad to see it getting delayed again 😔
www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Oh wow, now Grand Theft Auto VI will be releasing in November of next year 😳
Not too surprised, but I’m pretty sad to see it getting delayed again 😔
www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
Not too surprised, but I’m pretty sad to see it getting delayed again 😔
www.rockstargames.com/newswire/art...
Been playing some Zombie Army 4! I picked it up a few days ago on sale, and it’s a blast! I played it several years ago when I still had PS Plus, but finally grabbed it and the rest of the DLC I was missing!
Very fun and brainless game, and I’d definitely recommend it for its sale price 🔥
Very fun and brainless game, and I’d definitely recommend it for its sale price 🔥
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Been playing some Zombie Army 4! I picked it up a few days ago on sale, and it’s a blast! I played it several years ago when I still had PS Plus, but finally grabbed it and the rest of the DLC I was missing!
Very fun and brainless game, and I’d definitely recommend it for its sale price 🔥
Very fun and brainless game, and I’d definitely recommend it for its sale price 🔥