ArcHound
@archound.bsky.social
Multi-Industry Staff Writer @ CBR.com | Head of Site @ Strangely Awesome Games | Contributing Writer @ Ichigo Inc. (yumetwins.com, tokyotreat.com, blog.sakura.co)
Gang, I'm really sorry, but I'm actually just a giant nerd masquerading as a regular person
Gang, I'm really sorry, but I'm actually just a giant nerd masquerading as a regular person
Wizardry - Llylgamyn Saga (PSX) OST
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September 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This was a massive article to write, even as much as I worked to keep it simple. I thought I knew a ton about Sonic and I still learned tons of new stuff researching this. Give it a read and let me know what you think!
#videogames #sonic #sega
#videogames #sonic #sega
Even the Most Diehard Sonic Fans May Not Know the Series' Complicated History From the 90s Era
From the highest highs to the lowest lows, Sonic helped define and redefine Sega throughout the 90s.
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July 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This was a massive article to write, even as much as I worked to keep it simple. I thought I knew a ton about Sonic and I still learned tons of new stuff researching this. Give it a read and let me know what you think!
#videogames #sonic #sega
#videogames #sonic #sega
@jamesgunn.bsky.social I saw Superman three days ago. I havent stopped thinking about it since. I, a fully grown married man with a 15 month old baby, cried roughly half of the film. Seeing that S in such light, in such positivity, was exactly what I've needed for a long time.
Superman. Always.
Superman. Always.
July 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@jamesgunn.bsky.social I saw Superman three days ago. I havent stopped thinking about it since. I, a fully grown married man with a 15 month old baby, cried roughly half of the film. Seeing that S in such light, in such positivity, was exactly what I've needed for a long time.
Superman. Always.
Superman. Always.
I've had SGDQ on non-stop all week, I've beaten six games in my backlog, and I have a few more to try and wrap up before the finale.
I love GDQ and I hope everyone's having a blast!
#videogames #GDQ #speedrunning
I love GDQ and I hope everyone's having a blast!
#videogames #GDQ #speedrunning
July 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I've had SGDQ on non-stop all week, I've beaten six games in my backlog, and I have a few more to try and wrap up before the finale.
I love GDQ and I hope everyone's having a blast!
#videogames #GDQ #speedrunning
I love GDQ and I hope everyone's having a blast!
#videogames #GDQ #speedrunning
80s japanese city pop playlist
YouTube video by Best Japanese Songs
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June 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Ya'll like Mario? How about his larger, rougher, stankier counterpart, Wario? Surprisingly, such a rotund anti-hero actually has some truly amazing games to his name. I ranked all of them just for you (yes, you!) Give this little ol' list a read and see if you agree!
#videogames #nintendo #mario
#videogames #nintendo #mario
All of the Wario Games, Ranked
Wario, Mario's dastardly rival, has starred in several high-profile titles across multiple platforms, but which is the best?
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June 18, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Ya'll like Mario? How about his larger, rougher, stankier counterpart, Wario? Surprisingly, such a rotund anti-hero actually has some truly amazing games to his name. I ranked all of them just for you (yes, you!) Give this little ol' list a read and see if you agree!
#videogames #nintendo #mario
#videogames #nintendo #mario
Ya'll, I love video games. I love anime. I love Wizardry. So when all three of these things got mashed together, it resulted in one of the best anime of the 90s. Or ever, really. If you havent seen the Wizardry OVA, drop what youre doing and watch it now.
#videogames #anime #RPG
#videogames #anime #RPG
This 34-Year-Old Fantasy Anime Is the Best Action Movie You've Never Seen
Wizardry, one of the most influential RPGs in history, received an utterly amazing fantasy action anime adaptation.
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June 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Ya'll, I love video games. I love anime. I love Wizardry. So when all three of these things got mashed together, it resulted in one of the best anime of the 90s. Or ever, really. If you havent seen the Wizardry OVA, drop what youre doing and watch it now.
#videogames #anime #RPG
#videogames #anime #RPG
Another day, another list compiling the best of the best. The NES had some pretty amazing games, many of them licensed. Which ones are your favorites? I loved TMNT 2 and Batman growing up.
#videogames #nintendo
#videogames #nintendo
10 Greatest Licensed NES Games Ever Made, Ranked
From Batman to Star Trek, the NES is home to some of the very best licensed games ever made!
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June 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Another day, another list compiling the best of the best. The NES had some pretty amazing games, many of them licensed. Which ones are your favorites? I loved TMNT 2 and Batman growing up.
#videogames #nintendo
#videogames #nintendo
Here's a super fun list I wrote up. I wanted to cover each of these games individually, but making them into a list flowed better. Have you played any of these games before? Which one is your favorite? I'm all about Picross, myself.
#nintendo #videogames #puzzles
#nintendo #videogames #puzzles
10 Best Old School Nintendo Puzzle Games, Ranked
Mario, Kirby, Yoshi, and more delivered some of the very best puzzle games to fans across the NES, Game Boy, and SNES.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Here's a super fun list I wrote up. I wanted to cover each of these games individually, but making them into a list flowed better. Have you played any of these games before? Which one is your favorite? I'm all about Picross, myself.
#nintendo #videogames #puzzles
#nintendo #videogames #puzzles
Here's a super fun list I made. Ive been playing Mario for many a year now, so I had to sit back and really think: what ARE the best power-ups in Mario history? What do you think?
#videogames #mario #nintendo
#videogames #mario #nintendo
Super Mario: 10 Greatest Power-Ups, Ranked
From Super Mushrooms to Tanooki Suits, these are the best items Mario can find!
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May 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Here's a super fun list I made. Ive been playing Mario for many a year now, so I had to sit back and really think: what ARE the best power-ups in Mario history? What do you think?
#videogames #mario #nintendo
#videogames #mario #nintendo
Aw yiss, the list I will never be able to make perfect, no matter how long I stare at the screen, frowning. What are your thoughts on it? Trust me, I spent way too long on this.
#videogames #RPG #nintendo
#videogames #RPG #nintendo
20 Greatest RPGs For the Super Nintendo & Original PlayStation, Ranked
The SNES and PS1 were absolute powerhouses when it came to RPG's, with these 20 being the best of the best.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Aw yiss, the list I will never be able to make perfect, no matter how long I stare at the screen, frowning. What are your thoughts on it? Trust me, I spent way too long on this.
#videogames #RPG #nintendo
#videogames #RPG #nintendo
See? I told you I write about more than just Castlevania. If youve never played Picross and you really love puzzle games, you definitely need to give them a shot. Theyre super tough, but super addictive. Ive put hours and hours into these puzzles.
#videogames #mario #puzzles
#videogames #mario #puzzles
Nintendo's Best Puzzle Game Has Been All But Forgotten With Time
Easy to learn, difficult to master, and super addictive, Picross is Nintendo's puzzle series that never really took off in the West.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
See? I told you I write about more than just Castlevania. If youve never played Picross and you really love puzzle games, you definitely need to give them a shot. Theyre super tough, but super addictive. Ive put hours and hours into these puzzles.
#videogames #mario #puzzles
#videogames #mario #puzzles
In a move that I know will earn countless happy and enthusiastic opinions, I decided to discuss the very first manga series I ever bought/read. What are your thoughts on Chobits as its aged over the years? I'm discussing feminist theory in manga, I wont get any mean comments, right?
#manga #anime
#manga #anime
25 Years Later, This Classic CLAMP Manga Still Holds Up Despite the Controversy
Chobits may be a super cute and classic love story, but it's gotten creepier and creepier as the years go by.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Welp, I successfully submitted my audition to be a host for SGDQ this year last week. It was super nerve-wracking, but I had a ton of fun doing my best. Just being a part of something alongside so many people Ive been watching for years was super rad. Here's hoping it was good!
#gamesdonequick #gdq
#gamesdonequick #gdq
April 29, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Welp, I successfully submitted my audition to be a host for SGDQ this year last week. It was super nerve-wracking, but I had a ton of fun doing my best. Just being a part of something alongside so many people Ive been watching for years was super rad. Here's hoping it was good!
#gamesdonequick #gdq
#gamesdonequick #gdq
And I know no one is surprised by this, but yeah, surprise, more Castlevania coverage. Have you ever played Chronicles? Its so good. Really, really hard, but really, really good. And the music? Untouchable.
#videogames #castlevania #konami
#videogames #castlevania #konami
One of the Best Castlevania Games Was Originally On a Japanese-Only Home Computer System
The Sharp X68000 port of Castlevania still remains one of the best entries in the entire series.
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April 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
And I know no one is surprised by this, but yeah, surprise, more Castlevania coverage. Have you ever played Chronicles? Its so good. Really, really hard, but really, really good. And the music? Untouchable.
#videogames #castlevania #konami
#videogames #castlevania #konami
Hey gang, I wrote a list of some of the hardest, gnarliest, and most adult anime I could think of. Have you seen any of these shows? Which ones did I miss? Check it out and let me know what you think!
#anime #cyberpunk #horror
#anime #cyberpunk #horror
10 Dark Anime That Definitely Aren't for Kids
From ultraviolence and gore to explicit material, these anime are for mature viewers only.
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April 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Hey gang, I wrote a list of some of the hardest, gnarliest, and most adult anime I could think of. Have you seen any of these shows? Which ones did I miss? Check it out and let me know what you think!
#anime #cyberpunk #horror
#anime #cyberpunk #horror
Was I ever going to make this list perfect? Can a list like this ever be definitive and perfect? No and no, but I gave it a ton of thought as I put it together. Let me know what you think and tell me what other games should be here!
#videogames #writing #nintendo
#videogames #writing #nintendo
10 Greatest Retro Video Games Ever Made, Ranked
Of all the countless games that have ever been released, these are the ten best games ever released.
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April 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Was I ever going to make this list perfect? Can a list like this ever be definitive and perfect? No and no, but I gave it a ton of thought as I put it together. Let me know what you think and tell me what other games should be here!
#videogames #writing #nintendo
#videogames #writing #nintendo
Got my confirmation email to audition to be a host for SGDQ 2025! Woo! I have some time to submit my audition, so I'm going to read and reread and reread the content I was given over and over. It would be the raddest thing in the world if I got it.
#gdq #videogames
#gdq #videogames
April 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Got my confirmation email to audition to be a host for SGDQ 2025! Woo! I have some time to submit my audition, so I'm going to read and reread and reread the content I was given over and over. It would be the raddest thing in the world if I got it.
#gdq #videogames
#gdq #videogames
See? I told you I write more than just Castlevania. If you wanna know why I have Lobo as my profile picture, or how DC single-handedly created the greatest comic character of all time, this is for you.
#comics #dc #lobo
#comics #dc #lobo
10 Lobo Comics Fans Should Read Before His DCU Debut
The Main Man has a sizable backlog of stories to get through before his DCU debut, but these are a few of the best for any fan of the Last Czarnian.
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March 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I promise I write more than just Castlevania stuff, but Ive been on a Belmont roll lately.
If youve never played the OG Game Boy games you really should. The first is really hard, but the second is absolute perfection. Christopher Belmont needs a comeback.
#gaming #castlevania #konami
If youve never played the OG Game Boy games you really should. The first is really hard, but the second is absolute perfection. Christopher Belmont needs a comeback.
#gaming #castlevania #konami
Castlevania's First Game Boy Adventures Introduced Players to This Forgotten Belmont
Christopher Belmont led the Castlevania series onto Nintendo's handheld system to some truly impressive results.
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March 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I promise I write more than just Castlevania stuff, but Ive been on a Belmont roll lately.
If youve never played the OG Game Boy games you really should. The first is really hard, but the second is absolute perfection. Christopher Belmont needs a comeback.
#gaming #castlevania #konami
If youve never played the OG Game Boy games you really should. The first is really hard, but the second is absolute perfection. Christopher Belmont needs a comeback.
#gaming #castlevania #konami
Have you played the PS2 Castlevania games? I still love them, even if they have some rough spots. If you haven't check out my latest article and learn why you should definitely give them a chance!
#gaming #castlevania
#gaming #castlevania
Castlevania's PS2 Titles Are Still Amazing Action Games That Hold Up to Today's Best
Lament of Innocence and Curse of Darkness were solid action games that showcased what Castlevania could be in 3D.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Have you played the PS2 Castlevania games? I still love them, even if they have some rough spots. If you haven't check out my latest article and learn why you should definitely give them a chance!
#gaming #castlevania
#gaming #castlevania
Listen, I loved the first Lords of Shadow. The 3DS one was okay, and LoS 2 was...well, it's a game. If you've ever wondered what these games did for Castlevania, check out my latest article!
#gaming #videogames #castlevania
#gaming #videogames #castlevania
The Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Titles Completely Transformed the Series - So Where'd They Go?
With three titles serving to reboot the entire Castlevania series, the Lords of Shadow games have been quietly swept out of sight.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Listen, I loved the first Lords of Shadow. The 3DS one was okay, and LoS 2 was...well, it's a game. If you've ever wondered what these games did for Castlevania, check out my latest article!
#gaming #videogames #castlevania
#gaming #videogames #castlevania
Is Simon's Quest perfect? No, not at all. But is it as bad as everyone thinks it is? Nope, not by a long shot. Give my latest article a read to learn why you, too, should play Castlevania II!
#videogames #castlevania
#videogames #castlevania
The Most Notorious Castlevania of All Time Is Way Better Than Fans Remember
Simon's Quest has garnered a horrible reputation over the years, but is actually a very rewarding adventure game underneath its flaws.
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February 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Is Simon's Quest perfect? No, not at all. But is it as bad as everyone thinks it is? Nope, not by a long shot. Give my latest article a read to learn why you, too, should play Castlevania II!
#videogames #castlevania
#videogames #castlevania
We all love whipping monsters. But we also love throwing all sorts of cool weapons at them, too. But which is the best? Check out my latest article as I break down which sub-weapon is the one every vampire killer needs to master!
#videogames #castlevania
#videogames #castlevania
Which Sub-Weapon in Castlevania is the Best?
The Belmont's have an impressive arsenal at their disposal to combat Dracula, but which is the best tool for the job?
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February 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We all love whipping monsters. But we also love throwing all sorts of cool weapons at them, too. But which is the best? Check out my latest article as I break down which sub-weapon is the one every vampire killer needs to master!
#videogames #castlevania
#videogames #castlevania