John Rairdin NWR
@jtsknight92.bsky.social
Director of NintendoWorldReport.com
Volunteer Video Editor for GameHistory.org
Star Fox historian of some sort.
Can read various Hyrulean languages pretty well.
Open to writing and video production work.
https://www.rairdincreative.com/john-rairdin
Volunteer Video Editor for GameHistory.org
Star Fox historian of some sort.
Can read various Hyrulean languages pretty well.
Open to writing and video production work.
https://www.rairdincreative.com/john-rairdin
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The year is 2026. Are you making a Star Fox inspired game? I want to play it. I want to support your Kickstarter. I want to edit a trailer. (I'd also like to voice a random background character but that's not a support thing I just think it would be neat)
Show me your game! I'll probably like it!
Show me your game! I'll probably like it!
That seems like way too many games, but it's probably true.
January 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
That seems like way too many games, but it's probably true.
Honestly bro, I'm pretty sure if you just agree to go away and never come back, the rest of the world might be way more willing to let it slide. It's at least worth giving it a shot.
January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Honestly bro, I'm pretty sure if you just agree to go away and never come back, the rest of the world might be way more willing to let it slide. It's at least worth giving it a shot.
Holding off on giving it a score until I can test an upcoming patch but as long as some stability/performance issues (on Switch 1) are ironed out Big Hops is fantastic. youtu.be/YnyQGXT9Go8
Big Hops (Switch & Switch 2) Review in Progress
YouTube video by Nintendo World Report TV
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Holding off on giving it a score until I can test an upcoming patch but as long as some stability/performance issues (on Switch 1) are ironed out Big Hops is fantastic. youtu.be/YnyQGXT9Go8
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You only have a few days left to lock in your preorder of the newest NES game, Xcavator 2025! Brought to life by the folks over at the Video Game History Foundation, Mega Cat Games, and Retrotainment Games, this is a piece of gaming history you can play! https://bit.ly/xcavator-2025
January 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
You only have a few days left to lock in your preorder of the newest NES game, Xcavator 2025! Brought to life by the folks over at the Video Game History Foundation, Mega Cat Games, and Retrotainment Games, this is a piece of gaming history you can play! https://bit.ly/xcavator-2025
Apparently while I wasn't looking Avowed got a PS5 release date. You should play Avowed. Wound up being a top 5 if not top 3 game of 2025 for me.
Avowed is an obvious early contender for GOTY for me. Easily the most immediately engrossed in an Obsidian RPG I've ever been (and I've liked all of them).
Fun and funny characters, so many combat options, and a world that begs to be explored.
Fun and funny characters, so many combat options, and a world that begs to be explored.
January 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Apparently while I wasn't looking Avowed got a PS5 release date. You should play Avowed. Wound up being a top 5 if not top 3 game of 2025 for me.
Every time I revisit Fire Emblem from before the 3DS era, I remember why that series was dying.
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Every time I revisit Fire Emblem from before the 3DS era, I remember why that series was dying.
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This is not a drill: Path of Radiance is now out for the first time in more than two decades and without dropping three bills.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Added To GameCube Nintendo Classics Library - News
www.nintendoworldreport.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 AM
This is not a drill: Path of Radiance is now out for the first time in more than two decades and without dropping three bills.
It's bad out there right now, so take a break and look at this picture of Barbie, our sweet half-feral little goblin.
January 8, 2026 at 9:29 PM
It's bad out there right now, so take a break and look at this picture of Barbie, our sweet half-feral little goblin.
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Frey: I have a message for ICE: Get the fuck out of Minneapolis
January 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Frey: I have a message for ICE: Get the fuck out of Minneapolis
A personal favorite game of mine has caused @nwrdonald.bsky.social multiple years of trauma and I take great pride in that.
The 12th day of Christmas is apparently the 14th day of Festivus, because @nwrdonald.bsky.social has a lot of grievances to air - and you're gonna read them.
2025 In Review: The Games That Angry Up The Blood - Editorial
www.nintendoworldreport.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
A personal favorite game of mine has caused @nwrdonald.bsky.social multiple years of trauma and I take great pride in that.
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My friend had to message me late last night that he finally cracked it. Remember that sick opening to Toy Story 2? That scene is revealed to be a video game that looks amazing, but Rex is playing with a terrible controller? Rex has to be playing a BUZZ LIGHTYEAR FMV GAME, like Dragon's Lair!
January 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM
My friend had to message me late last night that he finally cracked it. Remember that sick opening to Toy Story 2? That scene is revealed to be a video game that looks amazing, but Rex is playing with a terrible controller? Rex has to be playing a BUZZ LIGHTYEAR FMV GAME, like Dragon's Lair!
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If you ever wondered why @nwrdonald.bsky.social debates starting to drink every weekend, his annual "State of the eShop" is now available for your perusal.
Another Record Year: The Switch eShop 2025 In Review - Editorial
www.nintendoworldreport.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
If you ever wondered why @nwrdonald.bsky.social debates starting to drink every weekend, his annual "State of the eShop" is now available for your perusal.
This all feels so familiar. Legitimately bad dictator used (who people are glad is gone) being used as an excuse to make a move for resources. Tale as old as time.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yWmEeR/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yWmEeR/
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TikTok video by Aaron Parnas
www.tiktok.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
This all feels so familiar. Legitimately bad dictator used (who people are glad is gone) being used as an excuse to make a move for resources. Tale as old as time.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yWmEeR/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yWmEeR/
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Happy New Year from the sleepiest kitties I know 🎉
January 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Happy New Year from the sleepiest kitties I know 🎉
I distinctly remember seeing these watermelons in Toy Story 2 for N64 and having this realization that a 3D model in a game could lie. It was fun to grow up with N64 and pick apart the tricks. Because what 8 year old isn't pondering flat fruit. To this day I get nostalgic for these kind of textures.
January 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I distinctly remember seeing these watermelons in Toy Story 2 for N64 and having this realization that a 3D model in a game could lie. It was fun to grow up with N64 and pick apart the tricks. Because what 8 year old isn't pondering flat fruit. To this day I get nostalgic for these kind of textures.
The year is 2026. Are you making a Star Fox inspired game? I want to play it. I want to support your Kickstarter. I want to edit a trailer. (I'd also like to voice a random background character but that's not a support thing I just think it would be neat)
Show me your game! I'll probably like it!
Show me your game! I'll probably like it!
January 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The year is 2026. Are you making a Star Fox inspired game? I want to play it. I want to support your Kickstarter. I want to edit a trailer. (I'd also like to voice a random background character but that's not a support thing I just think it would be neat)
Show me your game! I'll probably like it!
Show me your game! I'll probably like it!
As the first person (probably) to finish Star Fox 64 in 2026, here is the standing high score. Let me know if you beat it.
January 1, 2026 at 6:20 AM
As the first person (probably) to finish Star Fox 64 in 2026, here is the standing high score. Let me know if you beat it.
I don't think I can make this any clearer
January 1, 2026 at 3:30 AM
I don't think I can make this any clearer
I'll give the Analogue 3D credit for ALMOST being able to run Hybrid Heaven in high-resolution mode at a reasonable frame rate.
Anyway happy new year, let's avoid letting any power hungry evil organizations take over the US Government... Starting now.
Anyway happy new year, let's avoid letting any power hungry evil organizations take over the US Government... Starting now.
January 1, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I'll give the Analogue 3D credit for ALMOST being able to run Hybrid Heaven in high-resolution mode at a reasonable frame rate.
Anyway happy new year, let's avoid letting any power hungry evil organizations take over the US Government... Starting now.
Anyway happy new year, let's avoid letting any power hungry evil organizations take over the US Government... Starting now.
It's not a flight-based rail-shooter but it IS a falling-with-style rail-shooter. I'm in.
Made a whole 50 level game for Xbox PlayStation and PC in 12 months. Thanks for supporting the journey this year it'll be out early 2026 but you can wish list it now
December 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It's not a flight-based rail-shooter but it IS a falling-with-style rail-shooter. I'm in.
Had a chance to give this a playthrough in its current beta state over the weekend. There is something pretty great here folks. Definitely keep an eye on it :)
A message from the FUR Squadron developer.
December 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Had a chance to give this a playthrough in its current beta state over the weekend. There is something pretty great here folks. Definitely keep an eye on it :)
PEGI has Switch 2 ratings for every Switch 1 game that got a free Switch 2 upgrade. Splatoon 3 got one earlier this year. They forgot to set a date beyond the year so it defaulted to the last day of the year. This is normal. Please go about your business.
December 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
PEGI has Switch 2 ratings for every Switch 1 game that got a free Switch 2 upgrade. Splatoon 3 got one earlier this year. They forgot to set a date beyond the year so it defaulted to the last day of the year. This is normal. Please go about your business.
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Just finished @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social’s Untold History of the NES Launch. Truly fantastic stuff. I learned a few things I’d never known before.
Great job by @frankcifaldi.bsky.social & @jtsknight92.bsky.social!!
youtu.be/uJvpRGibFhg?...
Great job by @frankcifaldi.bsky.social & @jtsknight92.bsky.social!!
youtu.be/uJvpRGibFhg?...
The Untold Story of the Nintendo Entertainment System
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
youtu.be
December 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Just finished @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social’s Untold History of the NES Launch. Truly fantastic stuff. I learned a few things I’d never known before.
Great job by @frankcifaldi.bsky.social & @jtsknight92.bsky.social!!
youtu.be/uJvpRGibFhg?...
Great job by @frankcifaldi.bsky.social & @jtsknight92.bsky.social!!
youtu.be/uJvpRGibFhg?...
That Retro Studios interview makes the fact that Metroid Prime 4 is as overall good as it is pretty remarkable. Sounds like they were handed a dumpster fire and told they had to keep the dumpster and just put out the fire. Somehow they came out with average review score of like 8/10. Amazing.
December 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
That Retro Studios interview makes the fact that Metroid Prime 4 is as overall good as it is pretty remarkable. Sounds like they were handed a dumpster fire and told they had to keep the dumpster and just put out the fire. Somehow they came out with average review score of like 8/10. Amazing.
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Four minute warning! Come hang out!
Merry Christmas! If you'd like to spend 45 minutes celebrating video game history with me, we're about to debut The Untold Story of the Nintendo Entertainment System. I worked on his ALL YEAR, and I genuinely think it will reshape how we all think about the system. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJvp...
The Untold Story of the Nintendo Entertainment System
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Four minute warning! Come hang out!