Mikhail
@va11halla.bsky.social
Words about games on multiple platforms with a handheld focus and some good coffee on the side. Find my work on RPG Site, TouchArcade, Into The Spine, Nintendo Insider, & more. Avatar by Kiri from Sukeban Games.
Opinions my own.
Opinions my own.
I'm maintaining a list of Switch 2 RPGs for @rpgsite.net where I keep track of the native releases, upgrades, and whatever is announced with monthly updates and links to our port coverage. You can bookmark this link if you want to be up to date: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1716...
January 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I'm maintaining a list of Switch 2 RPGs for @rpgsite.net where I keep track of the native releases, upgrades, and whatever is announced with monthly updates and links to our port coverage. You can bookmark this link if you want to be up to date: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1716...
Cairn is fantastic so far. I actually delayed an indie game feature I'm working on in case I end up liking Cairn enough. I'm glad I did.
I think I should play Cairn because I developed a weird fascination with trying to climb all the mountains in Breath of the Wild while it was raining / freezing / boiling
January 30, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Cairn is fantastic so far. I actually delayed an indie game feature I'm working on in case I end up liking Cairn enough. I'm glad I did.
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No Switch 2 native release? Skipping it
January 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
No Switch 2 native release? Skipping it
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Finally, the new Prototype N demo is out! This is a massive update as the game has moved to a new engine. The game can now also be played on higher refresh rates too!
Demo Link:
arrietty.itch.io/prototype-n/...
Changelog:
arriettylunaris.neocities.org/posts/PNChan...
#indiedev #prototypen
Demo Link:
arrietty.itch.io/prototype-n/...
Changelog:
arriettylunaris.neocities.org/posts/PNChan...
#indiedev #prototypen
Prototype N v5.0.0 is now out!
The new demo of Prototype N is finally out! Sorry it took so long. As mentioned in the last devlog, the game went under a developmental reboot as we've switched engines to Godot. Naturally, a lot of c...
arrietty.itch.io
January 30, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Finally, the new Prototype N demo is out! This is a massive update as the game has moved to a new engine. The game can now also be played on higher refresh rates too!
Demo Link:
arrietty.itch.io/prototype-n/...
Changelog:
arriettylunaris.neocities.org/posts/PNChan...
#indiedev #prototypen
Demo Link:
arrietty.itch.io/prototype-n/...
Changelog:
arriettylunaris.neocities.org/posts/PNChan...
#indiedev #prototypen
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tfw you're darumi and you're not in a better game
January 30, 2026 at 6:09 AM
tfw you're darumi and you're not in a better game
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BIRDCAGE Update 1.1.0 is out now, bringing scoring changes, balance tweaks, bug fixes and more! Check out the full patch notes at the link below! 🖥️🥚
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
BIRDCAGE - BIRDCAGE Update 1.1.0 - Steam News
Scoring changes, balance tweaks and more!
store.steampowered.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:56 PM
BIRDCAGE Update 1.1.0 is out now, bringing scoring changes, balance tweaks, bug fixes and more! Check out the full patch notes at the link below! 🖥️🥚
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
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tfw you wake up motivated
January 29, 2026 at 6:35 AM
tfw you wake up motivated
No Switch 2 native release? Skipping it
January 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
No Switch 2 native release? Skipping it
Next time please announce FF9 separately so I can keep up the bit.
Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, Final Fantasy III 3D Remake, and Final Fantasy IV 3D Remake are now available on GOG and included in the GOG Preservation Program: www.rpgsite.net/news/19462-f...
January 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Next time please announce FF9 separately so I can keep up the bit.
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listening to Pig Destroyer is now hustling
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
listening to Pig Destroyer is now hustling
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Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, Final Fantasy III 3D Remake, and Final Fantasy IV 3D Remake are now available on GOG and included in the GOG Preservation Program: www.rpgsite.net/news/19462-f...
January 29, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, Final Fantasy III 3D Remake, and Final Fantasy IV 3D Remake are now available on GOG and included in the GOG Preservation Program: www.rpgsite.net/news/19462-f...
tfw you wake up motivated
January 29, 2026 at 6:35 AM
tfw you wake up motivated
gaming is saved
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered launches worldwide on May 27 via Steam: https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19460-utawarerumono-past-present-rediscovered-launches-worldwide-on-may-27-via-s
January 29, 2026 at 5:17 AM
gaming is saved
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I reviewed Dispatch for @nintendoinsider.bsky.social on Switch 2. It plays great in handheld with touch controls, but the forced visual censorship is baffling. I still enjoyed it a lot, but some of this was just distracting: www.nintendo-insider.com/dispatch-swi...
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I reviewed Dispatch for @nintendoinsider.bsky.social on Switch 2. It plays great in handheld with touch controls, but the forced visual censorship is baffling. I still enjoyed it a lot, but some of this was just distracting: www.nintendo-insider.com/dispatch-swi...
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Reviews are coming in now for the Switch versions of Dispatch: www.metacritic.com/game/dispatc...
"Dispatch feels right at home on Nintendo Switch 2, perfectly suiting portable play with touch controls." - Mikhail Madnani, Nintendo Insider
"Dispatch feels right at home on Nintendo Switch 2, perfectly suiting portable play with touch controls." - Mikhail Madnani, Nintendo Insider
January 28, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Reviews are coming in now for the Switch versions of Dispatch: www.metacritic.com/game/dispatc...
"Dispatch feels right at home on Nintendo Switch 2, perfectly suiting portable play with touch controls." - Mikhail Madnani, Nintendo Insider
"Dispatch feels right at home on Nintendo Switch 2, perfectly suiting portable play with touch controls." - Mikhail Madnani, Nintendo Insider
I reviewed Dispatch for @nintendoinsider.bsky.social on Switch 2. It plays great in handheld with touch controls, but the forced visual censorship is baffling. I still enjoyed it a lot, but some of this was just distracting: www.nintendo-insider.com/dispatch-swi...
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I reviewed Dispatch for @nintendoinsider.bsky.social on Switch 2. It plays great in handheld with touch controls, but the forced visual censorship is baffling. I still enjoyed it a lot, but some of this was just distracting: www.nintendo-insider.com/dispatch-swi...