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I review games. Cofounder of deargamers.net (@deargamers.bsky.social)
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New year, new running list of games I have completed. Will this be the year I actually keep up with it the whole time, or will I just forget and add 30 games in a few days span?
Last year's numbers: 65 games started/returned to, 17 "abandoned", - 48 finished (27 reviewed).
Last year's numbers: 65 games started/returned to, 17 "abandoned", - 48 finished (27 reviewed).
AI Limit Progress Update:
Seriously??? I definitely heard Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" as I landed.
Seriously??? I definitely heard Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" as I landed.
January 14, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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Seriously??? I definitely heard Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" as I landed.
Seriously??? I definitely heard Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" as I landed.
I can't choose just one:
Peggle 2: Platinum trophy rocking my newborn to sleep.
Remant From the Ashes: Platinum trophy rocking my second child to sleep
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: first game that I played and finished in co-op (not fake controller co-op) with my daughter
Peggle 2: Platinum trophy rocking my newborn to sleep.
Remant From the Ashes: Platinum trophy rocking my second child to sleep
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: first game that I played and finished in co-op (not fake controller co-op) with my daughter
What’s one video game that will always hold a special place in your heart?
January 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I can't choose just one:
Peggle 2: Platinum trophy rocking my newborn to sleep.
Remant From the Ashes: Platinum trophy rocking my second child to sleep
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: first game that I played and finished in co-op (not fake controller co-op) with my daughter
Peggle 2: Platinum trophy rocking my newborn to sleep.
Remant From the Ashes: Platinum trophy rocking my second child to sleep
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: first game that I played and finished in co-op (not fake controller co-op) with my daughter
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This is something completely different from me today, but it’s important
I know a lot of us are tired of talking about AI, but if you know me, trust me to make good use of the time it will take to check this out
I hope it helps 🙏💙
I know a lot of us are tired of talking about AI, but if you know me, trust me to make good use of the time it will take to check this out
I hope it helps 🙏💙
Dear Gamers, this wasn't written with AI
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
This is something completely different from me today, but it’s important
I know a lot of us are tired of talking about AI, but if you know me, trust me to make good use of the time it will take to check this out
I hope it helps 🙏💙
I know a lot of us are tired of talking about AI, but if you know me, trust me to make good use of the time it will take to check this out
I hope it helps 🙏💙
It's not french fries but @hananomaude.bsky.social wrote something important here.
Dear Gamers, this wasn't written with AI
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
...but why is that a headline?
Please, if you have the time, read this: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
January 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
It's not french fries but @hananomaude.bsky.social wrote something important here.
AI Limit Progress Update:
You can pause??? Technically, this is my fault. I assumed, with all the souls/soulslikes I have played, that the menu was something you browsed when there was not even a chance the wind could knock you off a platform. Not only that, but you can swap items and spells.
You can pause??? Technically, this is my fault. I assumed, with all the souls/soulslikes I have played, that the menu was something you browsed when there was not even a chance the wind could knock you off a platform. Not only that, but you can swap items and spells.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM
AI Limit Progress Update:
You can pause??? Technically, this is my fault. I assumed, with all the souls/soulslikes I have played, that the menu was something you browsed when there was not even a chance the wind could knock you off a platform. Not only that, but you can swap items and spells.
You can pause??? Technically, this is my fault. I assumed, with all the souls/soulslikes I have played, that the menu was something you browsed when there was not even a chance the wind could knock you off a platform. Not only that, but you can swap items and spells.
AI Limit Progres Update:
I legit said, "hmmm, no achievement?" after defeating a boss (all the bosses so far had achievements), and I put my controller down. There was no achievement because there were TWO HEALTH BARS. This is now a tomorrow problem.
I legit said, "hmmm, no achievement?" after defeating a boss (all the bosses so far had achievements), and I put my controller down. There was no achievement because there were TWO HEALTH BARS. This is now a tomorrow problem.
January 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM
AI Limit Progres Update:
I legit said, "hmmm, no achievement?" after defeating a boss (all the bosses so far had achievements), and I put my controller down. There was no achievement because there were TWO HEALTH BARS. This is now a tomorrow problem.
I legit said, "hmmm, no achievement?" after defeating a boss (all the bosses so far had achievements), and I put my controller down. There was no achievement because there were TWO HEALTH BARS. This is now a tomorrow problem.
AI Limit Progress:
The best defense is bunny ears? Also, FFVI has taught me not to attack that guy when he's in his shell.
The best defense is bunny ears? Also, FFVI has taught me not to attack that guy when he's in his shell.
January 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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The best defense is bunny ears? Also, FFVI has taught me not to attack that guy when he's in his shell.
The best defense is bunny ears? Also, FFVI has taught me not to attack that guy when he's in his shell.
AI Limit Progress Update:
I finished the nightmare that is Blighttown, errr Twilight Hill. This is actually the first area in the game that had me backtracking often because I lost my way. Falling was not cool, nor was falling into poison. The boss at the end was a bit of a challenge/surprise.
I finished the nightmare that is Blighttown, errr Twilight Hill. This is actually the first area in the game that had me backtracking often because I lost my way. Falling was not cool, nor was falling into poison. The boss at the end was a bit of a challenge/surprise.
January 9, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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I finished the nightmare that is Blighttown, errr Twilight Hill. This is actually the first area in the game that had me backtracking often because I lost my way. Falling was not cool, nor was falling into poison. The boss at the end was a bit of a challenge/surprise.
I finished the nightmare that is Blighttown, errr Twilight Hill. This is actually the first area in the game that had me backtracking often because I lost my way. Falling was not cool, nor was falling into poison. The boss at the end was a bit of a challenge/surprise.
Blighttown, is that you?
Poison? Check
Death from gravity? Check
Winding pathways that lead to nowhere and everywhere? Check
The only thing we need now is sudden and devastating FPS drops.
Poison? Check
Death from gravity? Check
Winding pathways that lead to nowhere and everywhere? Check
The only thing we need now is sudden and devastating FPS drops.
January 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Blighttown, is that you?
Poison? Check
Death from gravity? Check
Winding pathways that lead to nowhere and everywhere? Check
The only thing we need now is sudden and devastating FPS drops.
Poison? Check
Death from gravity? Check
Winding pathways that lead to nowhere and everywhere? Check
The only thing we need now is sudden and devastating FPS drops.
AI Limit Progress Update:
Despite the loss of currency on death, I like that I don't HAVE to return to the place of my demise. I've cleared 3 areas, and the boss fights have been enjoyable. Deaths to the environment are competing with deaths to enemies, so that tracks. The camera still sucks.
Despite the loss of currency on death, I like that I don't HAVE to return to the place of my demise. I've cleared 3 areas, and the boss fights have been enjoyable. Deaths to the environment are competing with deaths to enemies, so that tracks. The camera still sucks.
January 7, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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Despite the loss of currency on death, I like that I don't HAVE to return to the place of my demise. I've cleared 3 areas, and the boss fights have been enjoyable. Deaths to the environment are competing with deaths to enemies, so that tracks. The camera still sucks.
Despite the loss of currency on death, I like that I don't HAVE to return to the place of my demise. I've cleared 3 areas, and the boss fights have been enjoyable. Deaths to the environment are competing with deaths to enemies, so that tracks. The camera still sucks.
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I have killed two bosses so far, one on the 1st try, the second on the 3rd. There is a fair amount to explore. My only real complaint thus far is the camera. Several enemies get airborne, and if you are locked on, the camera initiates vomit mode.
I have killed two bosses so far, one on the 1st try, the second on the 3rd. There is a fair amount to explore. My only real complaint thus far is the camera. Several enemies get airborne, and if you are locked on, the camera initiates vomit mode.
January 7, 2026 at 3:17 AM
AI Limit Progress Update:
I have killed two bosses so far, one on the 1st try, the second on the 3rd. There is a fair amount to explore. My only real complaint thus far is the camera. Several enemies get airborne, and if you are locked on, the camera initiates vomit mode.
I have killed two bosses so far, one on the 1st try, the second on the 3rd. There is a fair amount to explore. My only real complaint thus far is the camera. Several enemies get airborne, and if you are locked on, the camera initiates vomit mode.
Introduce yourself with 4 indie games
January 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Introduce yourself with 4 indie games
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My first session was brief and played a bit further than the demo I tried last year. Second session started off horribly as the game tanked (stuttering and slow motion). After checking the Steam discussion page, iI was able to get it to run better.
My first session was brief and played a bit further than the demo I tried last year. Second session started off horribly as the game tanked (stuttering and slow motion). After checking the Steam discussion page, iI was able to get it to run better.
January 6, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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My first session was brief and played a bit further than the demo I tried last year. Second session started off horribly as the game tanked (stuttering and slow motion). After checking the Steam discussion page, iI was able to get it to run better.
My first session was brief and played a bit further than the demo I tried last year. Second session started off horribly as the game tanked (stuttering and slow motion). After checking the Steam discussion page, iI was able to get it to run better.
Starting up a new game tonight.
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Starting up a new game tonight.
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
Platinum Completed!! If you watch to the end of the video, I almost died after it happened. That would have been fitting. Perhaps I'll finish the DLC trophies when the next DLC because I'm not putting 80 more hours in for one trophy.
Platinum Completed!! If you watch to the end of the video, I almost died after it happened. That would have been fitting. Perhaps I'll finish the DLC trophies when the next DLC because I'm not putting 80 more hours in for one trophy.
January 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
Platinum Completed!! If you watch to the end of the video, I almost died after it happened. That would have been fitting. Perhaps I'll finish the DLC trophies when the next DLC because I'm not putting 80 more hours in for one trophy.
Platinum Completed!! If you watch to the end of the video, I almost died after it happened. That would have been fitting. Perhaps I'll finish the DLC trophies when the next DLC because I'm not putting 80 more hours in for one trophy.
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
I hit level 44 this morning on hardcore. It has not been difficult but had a few uncomfortably close calls. I hope to finish today and put the game away for a bit (the DLC has an obnoxious grindy trophy that I will not be tackling now).
I hit level 44 this morning on hardcore. It has not been difficult but had a few uncomfortably close calls. I hope to finish today and put the game away for a bit (the DLC has an obnoxious grindy trophy that I will not be tackling now).
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January 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
I hit level 44 this morning on hardcore. It has not been difficult but had a few uncomfortably close calls. I hope to finish today and put the game away for a bit (the DLC has an obnoxious grindy trophy that I will not be tackling now).
I hit level 44 this morning on hardcore. It has not been difficult but had a few uncomfortably close calls. I hope to finish today and put the game away for a bit (the DLC has an obnoxious grindy trophy that I will not be tackling now).
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
Matter Combatant Trophy completed. A friend had to help me because no one seems to be in the area and/or Marked for Death. All that remains is Hardcore. I may or may not go for the DLC trophies now or just wait for the 2nd DLC as they don't impact the Platinum.
Matter Combatant Trophy completed. A friend had to help me because no one seems to be in the area and/or Marked for Death. All that remains is Hardcore. I may or may not go for the DLC trophies now or just wait for the 2nd DLC as they don't impact the Platinum.
January 5, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
Matter Combatant Trophy completed. A friend had to help me because no one seems to be in the area and/or Marked for Death. All that remains is Hardcore. I may or may not go for the DLC trophies now or just wait for the 2nd DLC as they don't impact the Platinum.
Matter Combatant Trophy completed. A friend had to help me because no one seems to be in the area and/or Marked for Death. All that remains is Hardcore. I may or may not go for the DLC trophies now or just wait for the 2nd DLC as they don't impact the Platinum.
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2026 game #4:
Keeper
ONE MORE 😤 Ending my weekend indie binge w Keeper. I don’t have Xbox/PC but despite not being Deck verified wanted to try. The game is beautiful, cool concepts in its 2nd half, but not sure the story landed for me. Also can confirm: don’t play this on Deck, almost unplayable 🤣
Keeper
ONE MORE 😤 Ending my weekend indie binge w Keeper. I don’t have Xbox/PC but despite not being Deck verified wanted to try. The game is beautiful, cool concepts in its 2nd half, but not sure the story landed for me. Also can confirm: don’t play this on Deck, almost unplayable 🤣
January 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
2026 game #4:
Keeper
ONE MORE 😤 Ending my weekend indie binge w Keeper. I don’t have Xbox/PC but despite not being Deck verified wanted to try. The game is beautiful, cool concepts in its 2nd half, but not sure the story landed for me. Also can confirm: don’t play this on Deck, almost unplayable 🤣
Keeper
ONE MORE 😤 Ending my weekend indie binge w Keeper. I don’t have Xbox/PC but despite not being Deck verified wanted to try. The game is beautiful, cool concepts in its 2nd half, but not sure the story landed for me. Also can confirm: don’t play this on Deck, almost unplayable 🤣
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update
Only two trophies remain: Hardcore to 50 and 5 PVP kills. I still cannot find anyone in the PVP area despite running around for an hour last night. Started a hardcore character and made it to 30, but got a bit overzealous, so we're back at 1.
Only two trophies remain: Hardcore to 50 and 5 PVP kills. I still cannot find anyone in the PVP area despite running around for an hour last night. Started a hardcore character and made it to 30, but got a bit overzealous, so we're back at 1.
January 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update
Only two trophies remain: Hardcore to 50 and 5 PVP kills. I still cannot find anyone in the PVP area despite running around for an hour last night. Started a hardcore character and made it to 30, but got a bit overzealous, so we're back at 1.
Only two trophies remain: Hardcore to 50 and 5 PVP kills. I still cannot find anyone in the PVP area despite running around for an hour last night. Started a hardcore character and made it to 30, but got a bit overzealous, so we're back at 1.
If anyone can help out with the PVP trophy in Diablo 4, it would be greatly appreciated. I've tried on every difficulty level, but no one seems to be Marked for Death. I've killed the Abomination so many times looking, I am starting to feel bad for it.
January 4, 2026 at 2:37 AM
If anyone can help out with the PVP trophy in Diablo 4, it would be greatly appreciated. I've tried on every difficulty level, but no one seems to be Marked for Death. I've killed the Abomination so many times looking, I am starting to feel bad for it.
One of the best trilogies ever. Also, remember I got to interview the developer FOREVER ago (it may have been pre-Obilisk days - COVID years screwed with the time/space continuum and it's all blurry).
2026 game #3:
Cat Quest
I don’t have a cat but I still did CATURDAY 😤 Fell in love w CQ3 last Xmas as part of my “indie binge” tradition for Xmas/NYE. Was too busy this year so this weekend I gifted myself a break w indie backlog joy. Cat Quest is simple but purfect for preserving my peace today 🙏
Cat Quest
I don’t have a cat but I still did CATURDAY 😤 Fell in love w CQ3 last Xmas as part of my “indie binge” tradition for Xmas/NYE. Was too busy this year so this weekend I gifted myself a break w indie backlog joy. Cat Quest is simple but purfect for preserving my peace today 🙏
January 4, 2026 at 2:28 AM
One of the best trilogies ever. Also, remember I got to interview the developer FOREVER ago (it may have been pre-Obilisk days - COVID years screwed with the time/space continuum and it's all blurry).
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2026 game #3:
Cat Quest
I don’t have a cat but I still did CATURDAY 😤 Fell in love w CQ3 last Xmas as part of my “indie binge” tradition for Xmas/NYE. Was too busy this year so this weekend I gifted myself a break w indie backlog joy. Cat Quest is simple but purfect for preserving my peace today 🙏
Cat Quest
I don’t have a cat but I still did CATURDAY 😤 Fell in love w CQ3 last Xmas as part of my “indie binge” tradition for Xmas/NYE. Was too busy this year so this weekend I gifted myself a break w indie backlog joy. Cat Quest is simple but purfect for preserving my peace today 🙏
January 4, 2026 at 1:25 AM
2026 game #3:
Cat Quest
I don’t have a cat but I still did CATURDAY 😤 Fell in love w CQ3 last Xmas as part of my “indie binge” tradition for Xmas/NYE. Was too busy this year so this weekend I gifted myself a break w indie backlog joy. Cat Quest is simple but purfect for preserving my peace today 🙏
Cat Quest
I don’t have a cat but I still did CATURDAY 😤 Fell in love w CQ3 last Xmas as part of my “indie binge” tradition for Xmas/NYE. Was too busy this year so this weekend I gifted myself a break w indie backlog joy. Cat Quest is simple but purfect for preserving my peace today 🙏
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
After 140 hours, this stupid thing dropped. By far the worst trophy in the set.
After 140 hours, this stupid thing dropped. By far the worst trophy in the set.
January 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Diablo IV Trophy Progress Update:
After 140 hours, this stupid thing dropped. By far the worst trophy in the set.
After 140 hours, this stupid thing dropped. By far the worst trophy in the set.
January 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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January #Promosky 💜
Howdy! Name’s Amy! 29, British! Let's be friends if we share similar interests!
🎮 Date Everything
🎮 Tropico 5
🎮 AC Syndicate
📺 IT: Welcome To Derry
📺 MHA
📺 RWBY
📺 The Thick Of It
🎥 The Nightmare Before Christmas
🎥 Lord Of The Rings
🎥 Hot Fuzz
♡ & 🔁 are appreciated!
Howdy! Name’s Amy! 29, British! Let's be friends if we share similar interests!
🎮 Date Everything
🎮 Tropico 5
🎮 AC Syndicate
📺 IT: Welcome To Derry
📺 MHA
📺 RWBY
📺 The Thick Of It
🎥 The Nightmare Before Christmas
🎥 Lord Of The Rings
🎥 Hot Fuzz
♡ & 🔁 are appreciated!
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January 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
January #Promosky 💜
Howdy! Name’s Amy! 29, British! Let's be friends if we share similar interests!
🎮 Date Everything
🎮 Tropico 5
🎮 AC Syndicate
📺 IT: Welcome To Derry
📺 MHA
📺 RWBY
📺 The Thick Of It
🎥 The Nightmare Before Christmas
🎥 Lord Of The Rings
🎥 Hot Fuzz
♡ & 🔁 are appreciated!
Howdy! Name’s Amy! 29, British! Let's be friends if we share similar interests!
🎮 Date Everything
🎮 Tropico 5
🎮 AC Syndicate
📺 IT: Welcome To Derry
📺 MHA
📺 RWBY
📺 The Thick Of It
🎥 The Nightmare Before Christmas
🎥 Lord Of The Rings
🎥 Hot Fuzz
♡ & 🔁 are appreciated!