Ains
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Editor-in-Chief Seasoned Gaming I Positivity in Gaming, FromSoft stanning, Horror, Fitness, Hockey, KC | Business: [email protected] / DMs open. “Only as far as the rise and fall”
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New #Promosky for October 🎃
I'm the EiC for @seasonedgaming.bsky.social - an independent, non-monetized outlet. I focus on reviews, opinions, and the good in gaming. ✌🏼
- FromSoft
- Halo/Gears/Finals/BF
- Witcher/Cyberpunk
- ARPGs/Looter-Shooters
- Horror movies/games
- Fitness/Hockey
- My pups
I'm the EiC for @seasonedgaming.bsky.social - an independent, non-monetized outlet. I focus on reviews, opinions, and the good in gaming. ✌🏼
- FromSoft
- Halo/Gears/Finals/BF
- Witcher/Cyberpunk
- ARPGs/Looter-Shooters
- Horror movies/games
- Fitness/Hockey
- My pups
More Yotei just because! 🌸
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
More Yotei just because! 🌸
LIVE (technical issue previously - sorry!) talking the Xbox 360 turning 20 years old, The Game Awards, Xbox Partner Direct, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBVy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBVy...
Bitcast 363 : Remembering the Xbox 360's Impact
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
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November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
LIVE (technical issue previously - sorry!) talking the Xbox 360 turning 20 years old, The Game Awards, Xbox Partner Direct, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBVy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBVy...
I've been blown away by the content @stacyongames.bsky.social has crafted so far so it's no surprise I love his latest video.
Please do give it a look. I promise it's worth it. 🙏🏼
Please do give it a look. I promise it's worth it. 🙏🏼
More games release daily than any of us could ever hope to play. The word "backlog" has become a regular part of our discourse.
@stacyongames.bsky.social argues, however, that our backlog is not a burden. Rather, loving a game is sometimes merely a matter of timing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mTg...
@stacyongames.bsky.social argues, however, that our backlog is not a burden. Rather, loving a game is sometimes merely a matter of timing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mTg...
Your Backlog is not a Burden
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
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November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I've been blown away by the content @stacyongames.bsky.social has crafted so far so it's no surprise I love his latest video.
Please do give it a look. I promise it's worth it. 🙏🏼
Please do give it a look. I promise it's worth it. 🙏🏼
At times, Ghost of Yotei is absolutely like art in motion. Stunning.
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
At times, Ghost of Yotei is absolutely like art in motion. Stunning.
While this isn't a big study, it highlights a few key aspects that have been reinforced in other areas we like to call out as part of our Good in Gaming initiative.
- Gaming is generally more fulfilling than other hobbies due to the level of engagement
- Gaming can be "productive" in numerous ways
- Gaming is generally more fulfilling than other hobbies due to the level of engagement
- Gaming can be "productive" in numerous ways
Xbox shares a study conducted over the summer titled "The Culture of Play."
They detail the responses and why gaming should be considered "Time well spent."
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
They detail the responses and why gaming should be considered "Time well spent."
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Gaming: Time Well Spent - Xbox Wire
Gaming gives back, turning moments into meaning. That’s the story behind The Culture of Play Report, a new look at why play feels different and why so many people say it’s time well spent.
news.xbox.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
While this isn't a big study, it highlights a few key aspects that have been reinforced in other areas we like to call out as part of our Good in Gaming initiative.
- Gaming is generally more fulfilling than other hobbies due to the level of engagement
- Gaming can be "productive" in numerous ways
- Gaming is generally more fulfilling than other hobbies due to the level of engagement
- Gaming can be "productive" in numerous ways
Very sad news.
An absolute legend in the gaming industry. If you're unaware of her accomplishments and contributions, take a few minutes to read up. It's worth it. ❤️
An absolute legend in the gaming industry. If you're unaware of her accomplishments and contributions, take a few minutes to read up. It's worth it. ❤️
Obituary: Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman has passed away at 62
Obituary: Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman has passed away at 62
The ground-breaking programmer and game designer heralded as the 'first-ever video game champion' has passed away.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Very sad news.
An absolute legend in the gaming industry. If you're unaware of her accomplishments and contributions, take a few minutes to read up. It's worth it. ❤️
An absolute legend in the gaming industry. If you're unaware of her accomplishments and contributions, take a few minutes to read up. It's worth it. ❤️
Checked out a few other games for a bit but continuing to enjoy my journey with Atsu. I’m definitely digging her and the overall story more than I did Tsushima. 🌸
November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Checked out a few other games for a bit but continuing to enjoy my journey with Atsu. I’m definitely digging her and the overall story more than I did Tsushima. 🌸
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Demonschool from @necrosoftgames.com is "A game for those who love nuance, antics, and those who like to embrace a sense of individuality" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
Review : Demonschool : A is for Apocalypse
I thought my school days were over. While I may be willing to learn new things, I lament the fact that none of it has anything to do with slaying demons.
seasonedgaming.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Demonschool from @necrosoftgames.com is "A game for those who love nuance, antics, and those who like to embrace a sense of individuality" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
Just wanted to say a sincere Thank You to all who swung by, even momentarily, last night. 🙏🏼
It had been a long time since I last streamed but it was a lot of fun. Gonna aim to get back to it more often - maybe with some horror games. 🤓✌🏻
It had been a long time since I last streamed but it was a lot of fun. Gonna aim to get back to it more often - maybe with some horror games. 🤓✌🏻
Over the last several years I've raised nearly $7,000 for Extra Life & Children's Miracle Hospitals in KC.❤️
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
November 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Just wanted to say a sincere Thank You to all who swung by, even momentarily, last night. 🙏🏼
It had been a long time since I last streamed but it was a lot of fun. Gonna aim to get back to it more often - maybe with some horror games. 🤓✌🏻
It had been a long time since I last streamed but it was a lot of fun. Gonna aim to get back to it more often - maybe with some horror games. 🤓✌🏻
Alright, been a long time. But here we go!
Gonna show off The Finals for those who have maybe never seen the absolute chaos of it. Hope you can swing by. 🙏🏼
As always, 100% of bits/subs goes to @extralife4kids.bsky.social ! ❤️
Gonna show off The Finals for those who have maybe never seen the absolute chaos of it. Hope you can swing by. 🙏🏼
As always, 100% of bits/subs goes to @extralife4kids.bsky.social ! ❤️
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Alright, been a long time. But here we go!
Gonna show off The Finals for those who have maybe never seen the absolute chaos of it. Hope you can swing by. 🙏🏼
As always, 100% of bits/subs goes to @extralife4kids.bsky.social ! ❤️
Gonna show off The Finals for those who have maybe never seen the absolute chaos of it. Hope you can swing by. 🙏🏼
As always, 100% of bits/subs goes to @extralife4kids.bsky.social ! ❤️
Over the last several years I've raised nearly $7,000 for Extra Life & Children's Miracle Hospitals in KC.❤️
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Over the last several years I've raised nearly $7,000 for Extra Life & Children's Miracle Hospitals in KC.❤️
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
LOT to chat about today. Hope you can swing by and join us! 🙏🏼
At 11am EST, join the guys as they discuss Steam's big announcement and the impact it will have on the console market.
Also
- Dispatch, Lumines, and Possessor(s) reviews
- Black Ops 7 and Where the Winds Meet
- Ubisoft's future?
- Horizon MMO?
- and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
Also
- Dispatch, Lumines, and Possessor(s) reviews
- Black Ops 7 and Where the Winds Meet
- Ubisoft's future?
- Horizon MMO?
- and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
Bitcast 362 : Steam Comes After the Consoles
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
LOT to chat about today. Hope you can swing by and join us! 🙏🏼
I, for one, like that they added Rick Moranis to Metroid. It's about time.
November 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I, for one, like that they added Rick Moranis to Metroid. It's about time.
Very happy to welcome @robfrawley.com to Seasoned Gaming!
He did a fantastic job with his first review. And now...I need to play Dispatch, apparently.
He did a fantastic job with his first review. And now...I need to play Dispatch, apparently.
Dispatch's full story is now available and as his first review for SG, @robfrawley.com took the journey to see how @adhocstudio.com innovated.
Read why he says Dispatch "...sets a high bar for future games in the interactive narrative genre."
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/d...
Read why he says Dispatch "...sets a high bar for future games in the interactive narrative genre."
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/d...
Dispatch : Review : With Great Power
I’ve been looking for a classic storytelling experience reminiscent of Telltale’s former work ever since their abrupt closure in 2018. While their brand
seasonedgaming.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Very happy to welcome @robfrawley.com to Seasoned Gaming!
He did a fantastic job with his first review. And now...I need to play Dispatch, apparently.
He did a fantastic job with his first review. And now...I need to play Dispatch, apparently.
New Of Mice & Men album day! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
New Of Mice & Men album day! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like!
🎮Competitive shooters
💪🏼Working out
🎶Music (lot of metal)
🏎️Cars/Racing
👻Horror movies/games
🏒Ice hockey (Go Kings)
🥃Whisky
🎎Gaming collectibles
🐾Dogs/Cats
🍂Fall / Holidays
🎮Competitive shooters
💪🏼Working out
🎶Music (lot of metal)
🏎️Cars/Racing
👻Horror movies/games
🏒Ice hockey (Go Kings)
🥃Whisky
🎎Gaming collectibles
🐾Dogs/Cats
🍂Fall / Holidays
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like!
🎵 Listening to Metalcore
🥁 Playing Drums
❄️ Snowy weather/Rainy days
🌸 Anime
🐴 Horses
🛹 Skateboarding
🧟♂️ Horror movies/Games
🍕 Pizza
🎨 Tattoos
☕️ Coffee
🎵 Listening to Metalcore
🥁 Playing Drums
❄️ Snowy weather/Rainy days
🌸 Anime
🐴 Horses
🛹 Skateboarding
🧟♂️ Horror movies/Games
🍕 Pizza
🎨 Tattoos
☕️ Coffee
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like!
☕️ Home-brewed pour over
🍥 Tonkotsu Ramen
🍂 Crunchy autumn leaves
🎵 Collecting vinyl albums
🌳 Long walks at the park
👹 Tattoos
⚔️ Fantasy books/movies/games
⛳️ Miniature Golf
🦈 Sharks
❄️ Winter days where everything is crystallized in ice
☕️ Home-brewed pour over
🍥 Tonkotsu Ramen
🍂 Crunchy autumn leaves
🎵 Collecting vinyl albums
🌳 Long walks at the park
👹 Tattoos
⚔️ Fantasy books/movies/games
⛳️ Miniature Golf
🦈 Sharks
❄️ Winter days where everything is crystallized in ice
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Get to know your mutuals. List 10 random things that you like!
🎮Competitive shooters
💪🏼Working out
🎶Music (lot of metal)
🏎️Cars/Racing
👻Horror movies/games
🏒Ice hockey (Go Kings)
🥃Whisky
🎎Gaming collectibles
🐾Dogs/Cats
🍂Fall / Holidays
🎮Competitive shooters
💪🏼Working out
🎶Music (lot of metal)
🏎️Cars/Racing
👻Horror movies/games
🏒Ice hockey (Go Kings)
🥃Whisky
🎎Gaming collectibles
🐾Dogs/Cats
🍂Fall / Holidays
The answer is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and will continue to be Kingdom Come Deliverance 2...
Fill in the blank:
Before you pick your Game of the Year, make sure you play _______
Before you pick your Game of the Year, make sure you play _______
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The answer is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and will continue to be Kingdom Come Deliverance 2...
Extremely proud to be a part of the panel this year for the @indiegameawards.gg - representing @seasonedgaming.bsky.social of course. 🤘🏼
The guys at @sixoneindie.com are amazing so I hope you'll tune in and support! 🙌🏼
The guys at @sixoneindie.com are amazing so I hope you'll tune in and support! 🙌🏼
Introducing the nominees for The Indie Game Awards 2025, airing on December 18th at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @ign.com, @gamespot.com, and @sixoneindie.com's YouTube and Twitch channels.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
Visit indiegameawards.gg for the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Extremely proud to be a part of the panel this year for the @indiegameawards.gg - representing @seasonedgaming.bsky.social of course. 🤘🏼
The guys at @sixoneindie.com are amazing so I hope you'll tune in and support! 🙌🏼
The guys at @sixoneindie.com are amazing so I hope you'll tune in and support! 🙌🏼
Battlefield 6 is a real video game.
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Battlefield 6 is a real video game.
I just need to make sure we're all aligned on the name "GabeCube."
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I just need to make sure we're all aligned on the name "GabeCube."
Reposted by Ains
The nominees and presenters for the 2025 Indie Game Awards will be revealed tomorrow at 10 AM ET 🏆
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The nominees and presenters for the 2025 Indie Game Awards will be revealed tomorrow at 10 AM ET 🏆
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg
Reposted by Ains
ARC Raiders North Line Update launches tomorrow and brings with it a new region, new ARC, new items, and more.
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
ARC Raiders North Line Update Details
ARC Raiders is a certified hit with Nexon announcing that the game has already sold-through more than 4 million copies since launch. Now, in it's first
seasonedgaming.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
ARC Raiders North Line Update launches tomorrow and brings with it a new region, new ARC, new items, and more.
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
Reposted by Ains
Devolver Digital’s latest is here in Possessor(s), developed by @heartmachine.bsky.social .
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Review : Possessor(s) : A Devilishly Good Time
At first glance, Possessor(s) appeared to have everything I enjoy in games these days. Developed by Heart Machine (of Hyper Light Drifter fame), this is a
seasonedgaming.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Devolver Digital’s latest is here in Possessor(s), developed by @heartmachine.bsky.social .
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
It had already been an absolutely incredible year for games and over this last week I added Ghost of Yotei, The Outer Worlds 2, and ARC Raiders to the list. Now, with Lumines Arise, 2025 has to be an all-timer.
What a time to be gaming.
What a time to be gaming.
November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It had already been an absolutely incredible year for games and over this last week I added Ghost of Yotei, The Outer Worlds 2, and ARC Raiders to the list. Now, with Lumines Arise, 2025 has to be an all-timer.
What a time to be gaming.
What a time to be gaming.
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Lumines Arise is "...an incredibly emotional ride that holds onto you tightly and doesn't want to let go" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Review : Lumines Arise : Electronic Soup for the Soul
Hello everyone, Steve Esposito here, the world’s busiest gaming nerd with a review of the much-anticipated Lumines Arise from the studio that previously
seasonedgaming.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Lumines Arise is "...an incredibly emotional ride that holds onto you tightly and doesn't want to let go" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...