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Alex Carlson

@postmesmeric.bsky.social

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Youtube thinker. Twitch Affiliate. Lover of games, music, and anime. That's the way. https://youtube.com/@postmesmeric

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · Jul 13

NEW VIDEO: Sonic 3 (& Knuckles), my all-time favorite game, is the best that the medium has ever shown me. Listen to me talk about it for 30 minutes.

Link to the video is...right here! 👉 youtu.be/uF9UcXcREio?... 👈

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, I was all-in on FighterZ around the launch and original season DLC releases. It's pretty much what got me interested in fighting games in general, so it means a lot to hear this news.

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 1d

I think they've already won me back over by announcing that big balance patch. I can hear my arcade fightstick calling back to me, I swear..

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 30 years to an enormously underrated debut album, Hello by Poe. Everyone should know her music, especially anyone who played Alan Wake II. #NowPlaying

Now Playing: "Angry Johnny" by Poe (Happy 30th anniversary to her first album Hello)

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 3d

Happy 25 years, you beautiful, surreal, totally fucked-up album. godspeedyoublackemperor.bandcamp.com/album/lift-y... #NowPlaying

Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven turns 25 years old today. Godspeed You! Black Emperor

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 4d

Guess I'll be seeing Nine Inch Nails live in concert next year. 🤯

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 4d

I agree. The Resident Evil blood is super visible in Devil May Cry 1. Gives it a very mysterious and haunting vibe, which makes it very different from later Devil May Cry games.

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 4d

The way we critique and evaluate video games shifts over time, but if our views on a game's quality change, should we fault the creators for making a game that we'd eventually find to be lackluster? I'm not sure on that. I can't say that's very fair.

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 4d

Playing it in 2025, I don't think Devil May Cry 1 has "aged badly." I think a lot of that comes from the perspective that Devil May Cry 3 substantially stepped things up on the combat and narrative side. I don't believe a sequel improving on what came before somehow makes the older game worse.

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 5d

If I had a nickel for every time a famous prog rock trio enlisted a musician with a Youtube channel as their new drummer, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird it happened twice.

Rush Announce 2026 Reunion Tour Dates + New Drummer

Rush are returning next year! See who will be playing in place of the late Neil Peart.

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 8d

I had the biggest, dumbest grin on my face.

Donkey Kong and Pauline on DK Island in DK Bananza, with the Bongo Controller Islands in the background

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Marchshift @pendingshift.bsky.social · 9d

Hollow knight zero

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 9d

30 years since Adrenaline, the first album by Deftones was released. It's so raw and aggressive, but it's a pretty underrated first step in their discography. It's awesome to hear the band still playing old tracks like "7 Words" and "Engine No. 9" live. Jamming this hard today. #NowPlaying

Now Playing: "Engine No. 9" by Deftones (Happy 30 years to Adrenaline, the band's first album!)

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 10d

I think there's a productive discussion surrounding how the medium can change for the better, but every time I hear it come up, it's in the most exclusionary, holier-than-thou tone. You need to get more people at the table when tackling this topic. That's the first step.

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 10d

"We need more video games that push the medium forward."

Cool. Who gets to decide what counts as "pushing the medium forward" because that's an important step that often gets conveniently overlooked?

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 10d

Happy 10 years to Deafheaven's album New Bermuda. I know Sunbather is their magnum opus to many, but New Bermuda is my favorite from Deafheaven. It's the enduring bridge between their heavier black-metal side and the genre-agnosticism of Ordinary Corrupt Human Love. I love this record. #NowPlaying

Now Playing: "Luna" by Deafheaven (Happy 10 years, New Bermuda!)

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 11d

It's blowing my mind just how good this OST is. When I'm not scrambling to avoid enemies and bottomless pits, I get to appreciate this theme's overwhelmingly full mix and roaring electronic noise. It goes so hard. Perhaps another game music analysis video is in order (someday). #NowPlaying

"Death Ruins" by Jun Senoue (Shadow the Hedgehog OST)

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 11d

I'm the newest guy in this Kongtent Krew, so I'm essentially the Kiddy Kong of the group.

Seriously, though, this was super fun. Please give it a watch if you're up for Bananza discussion of the highest caliber.

wizawhat @wizawhat.bsky.social · 12d

Special video today...

I gathered a bunch of my DK pals to talk in depth about Donkey Kong Bananza!

youtu.be/WAQnpDY3dSo

We have Bananza'd and We are Emotional | Donkey Kong Bananza Discussion

YouTube video by wizzy

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 12d

Listening to video game music outside of playing the game itself can be pretty damn enlightening. For example, you can hear so many cool instrumental subtleties here when there are no explosions or talking characters. #NowPlaying

Now Playing: "Westopolis" by Jun Senoue (Shadow the Hedgehog OST)

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 12d

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13d

This song goes harder than it really needed to, ngl. #NowPlaying

Now Playing: "Free" by Chris Madin (Sonic Free Riders OST)

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13d

Honestly, that's not too far off.

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13d

I'll play that game someday. I really oughta.

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13d

Not this time.

Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 13d

A game made me break down and start sobbing last night. You'll never guess what the game was.

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Alex Carlson @postmesmeric.bsky.social · 22d

No disrespect, but I've heard plenty of much less negative opinions on the game from people that have better morals than the vulturous grifters that Hamish is rightfully calling out. If you're someone who was excited about Drag x Drive, I implore you to try it out for yourself. You may be surprised.