Bally
@ballyman91.bsky.social
Co-host, This Nintendo Life Podcast - @Tnlpodcast.bsky.social
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Bally
@ballyman91.bsky.social
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I’m Bally, (Alastair Ballantyne irl). I’ve been podcasting about video games with Nbz since November 2013. Check out our podcast, This Nintendo Life.
I’m a husband and gamer dad to 2 boys. Love gaming, running and living in Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴
I’m Bally, (Alastair Ballantyne irl). I’ve been podcasting about video games with Nbz since November 2013. Check out our podcast, This Nintendo Life.
I’m a husband and gamer dad to 2 boys. Love gaming, running and living in Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴
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As the year draws to a close, we wanted to wish you a happy and restful holiday season, and thank you for supporting Hades II and our team!🙏🌖
This festive moment in the Crossroads brought to you by our environment artist Joanne Tran.
This festive moment in the Crossroads brought to you by our environment artist Joanne Tran.
December 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As the year draws to a close, we wanted to wish you a happy and restful holiday season, and thank you for supporting Hades II and our team!🙏🌖
This festive moment in the Crossroads brought to you by our environment artist Joanne Tran.
This festive moment in the Crossroads brought to you by our environment artist Joanne Tran.
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Metroid is a series about many things, but above all it's a series about driving around a desert and collecting Green Energy Crystals
December 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Metroid is a series about many things, but above all it's a series about driving around a desert and collecting Green Energy Crystals
I think I have some way to go to becoming a pc gamer.
December 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I think I have some way to go to becoming a pc gamer.
There’s times where this game couldn’t try any harder to feel like 2005
December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
There’s times where this game couldn’t try any harder to feel like 2005
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Episode 311 is here which means it is finally time to discuss the long awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. We go in depth on Nintendo's latest blockbuster with all it's highs and lows. Also some Game Awards chat. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsA5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsA5...
December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Episode 311 is here which means it is finally time to discuss the long awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. We go in depth on Nintendo's latest blockbuster with all it's highs and lows. Also some Game Awards chat. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsA5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsA5...
A lot of these hours were spent with Bally Jr
December 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A lot of these hours were spent with Bally Jr
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We’re deeply honored that HADES II is in the running for Game of the Year and more at #TheGameAwards tonight, especially since we’re in the company of such an amazing group of wildly different and beautiful games.
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We’re deeply honored that HADES II is in the running for Game of the Year and more at #TheGameAwards tonight, especially since we’re in the company of such an amazing group of wildly different and beautiful games.
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏
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So @ballyman91.bsky.social and I are cooked
December 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
So @ballyman91.bsky.social and I are cooked
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It's that time of year again. It's time to rank the top 10 Nontendo games of 2025.
Listen for $1.
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Listen for $1.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It's that time of year again. It's time to rank the top 10 Nontendo games of 2025.
Listen for $1.
www.patreon.com/posts/top-10...
Listen for $1.
www.patreon.com/posts/top-10...
This is so many levels of weird and awesome
Yes, you can put your arm inside the arm cannon. It's fantastic.
December 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
This is so many levels of weird and awesome
Metroid Prime 4 and Octopath Zero are both tracking on meta review scores lower than other games in their respective series however the reviewers I’ve followed for both games who love other games in these series seem to absolutely love the new games! I’m pumped to play both.
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Metroid Prime 4 and Octopath Zero are both tracking on meta review scores lower than other games in their respective series however the reviewers I’ve followed for both games who love other games in these series seem to absolutely love the new games! I’m pumped to play both.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶🎄
Also something happens on this pod that hasn’t happened since 2016!
Also something happens on this pod that hasn’t happened since 2016!
Episode 310 is here and SURPRISE it is GOTY time already! We count down our Top 10 GOTYTDACOTY (Games of the year that didn't actually come out this year) and discuss why they all made the list. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVu...
Game of the Year 2025 Special Part 1! - This Nintendo Life (Episode 310)
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December 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶🎄
Also something happens on this pod that hasn’t happened since 2016!
Also something happens on this pod that hasn’t happened since 2016!
It’s actually surprisingly easy to trap skin when you attach the Switch 2 joycons. 🤕
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It’s actually surprisingly easy to trap skin when you attach the Switch 2 joycons. 🤕
I mentioned on the most recent pod that I couldn’t remember the 1998 World Cup. That was also the last World Cup Scotland qualified for.
They’ve just qualified for 2026!!!! 🏴🏴🏴
They’ve just qualified for 2026!!!! 🏴🏴🏴
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I mentioned on the most recent pod that I couldn’t remember the 1998 World Cup. That was also the last World Cup Scotland qualified for.
They’ve just qualified for 2026!!!! 🏴🏴🏴
They’ve just qualified for 2026!!!! 🏴🏴🏴
I’m a very proud dad
Episode 309 is here! We chat Pokemon Legends Z-A & Bally Jr's journey to becoming a gamer alongside your emails regarding replaying games and our emulation preferences. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=si4j...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=si4j...
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I’m a very proud dad
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"If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine"
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine"
The meticulous planning in Hades II is such a step up from first game and actually necessary to progress!
There’s no winging it with this game.
I’ve also leaned away from turtling defensive builds in favour of max power to get through health bars. These bosses are too rough to hang around.
There’s no winging it with this game.
I’ve also leaned away from turtling defensive builds in favour of max power to get through health bars. These bosses are too rough to hang around.
November 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The meticulous planning in Hades II is such a step up from first game and actually necessary to progress!
There’s no winging it with this game.
I’ve also leaned away from turtling defensive builds in favour of max power to get through health bars. These bosses are too rough to hang around.
There’s no winging it with this game.
I’ve also leaned away from turtling defensive builds in favour of max power to get through health bars. These bosses are too rough to hang around.
Top three video game songs of the year:
Une vie à t'aimer - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Breaking Through (Heart of Gold) - Donkey Kong Bananza
Coral Crown - Hades II
If any of them can get a live performance at TGAs I will die
Une vie à t'aimer - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Breaking Through (Heart of Gold) - Donkey Kong Bananza
Coral Crown - Hades II
If any of them can get a live performance at TGAs I will die
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Top three video game songs of the year:
Une vie à t'aimer - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Breaking Through (Heart of Gold) - Donkey Kong Bananza
Coral Crown - Hades II
If any of them can get a live performance at TGAs I will die
Une vie à t'aimer - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Breaking Through (Heart of Gold) - Donkey Kong Bananza
Coral Crown - Hades II
If any of them can get a live performance at TGAs I will die
Nbz’s Game Trade picks are going from strength to strength. Curious Village was awesome.
Episode 308 is here! We chat Professor Layton & The Curious Village, Despelote, Lego Builder's Journey, PowerWash Simulator 2 & Earthion. After the break we answer your emails on difficulty in games and the perfect game length. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiOI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiOI...
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Nbz’s Game Trade picks are going from strength to strength. Curious Village was awesome.
Gg Professor Layton and the Curious Village
October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Gg Professor Layton and the Curious Village
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Episode 307 is here! We talk more Hades II, Undusted, Gunbrella and Crypt Custodian alongside your emails on refreshing stale franchises and our desert island games! Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l34...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l34...
October 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Episode 307 is here! We talk more Hades II, Undusted, Gunbrella and Crypt Custodian alongside your emails on refreshing stale franchises and our desert island games! Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l34...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l34...