Blaven
@blaven.bsky.social
Just another nerd on the internet talking about vidya games.
Occasional pixel artist, mini painter, and Twitch streamer (www.twitch.tv/blaven2).
Occasional pixel artist, mini painter, and Twitch streamer (www.twitch.tv/blaven2).
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Blaven
@blaven.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Guess I should do the whole introductory post thing. I'm Mike, or Blaven, whatever works. I'm just here to see cool art and talk about video games. Sometimes I do pixel art stuff and stream.
Dispatch gonna be the next game I start up and work through. Mostly because I was hyped for it before release, and also because I've already been spoiled on shit (Thanks, Youtubers with no regard for spoilers in your thumbnails/titles) and want to get through the game before *more* gets spoiled.
November 16, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Dispatch gonna be the next game I start up and work through. Mostly because I was hyped for it before release, and also because I've already been spoiled on shit (Thanks, Youtubers with no regard for spoilers in your thumbnails/titles) and want to get through the game before *more* gets spoiled.
Rolled credits on Time Stranger, and while I think that it definitely improved upon the other Digimon Story games in tons of ways, I feel that the story was weaker than Cyber Sleuth.
The last sections of thd game were pretty great though, especially the final boss.
The last sections of thd game were pretty great though, especially the final boss.
November 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Rolled credits on Time Stranger, and while I think that it definitely improved upon the other Digimon Story games in tons of ways, I feel that the story was weaker than Cyber Sleuth.
The last sections of thd game were pretty great though, especially the final boss.
The last sections of thd game were pretty great though, especially the final boss.
You ever just absolutely pop off in a match as a low tier? Apparently that's cringe. #dbd #scrubquotes
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
You ever just absolutely pop off in a match as a low tier? Apparently that's cringe. #dbd #scrubquotes
I've realized that I've only completed two games this year: 1000xResist and Azure Striker Gunvolt 1. Everything else I've played this year, I've dropped probably around the 60-70% mark. All great games, but my ability to play through one game has just been horrible lately.
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I've realized that I've only completed two games this year: 1000xResist and Azure Striker Gunvolt 1. Everything else I've played this year, I've dropped probably around the 60-70% mark. All great games, but my ability to play through one game has just been horrible lately.
I already really liked the Cyber Sleuth games, but I think I'm enjoying Time Stranger more now that I've gotten into the *real* meat od the game's story.
November 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I already really liked the Cyber Sleuth games, but I think I'm enjoying Time Stranger more now that I've gotten into the *real* meat od the game's story.
Damn, it's really been that long, huh?
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Damn, it's really been that long, huh?
Bought mine. Should be a fun way to try and introduce my Warframe group into Starfinder.
Though I kind of wish there were more things added for making your own protoframe. Gonna have to see what the community homebrews using this.
Though I kind of wish there were more things added for making your own protoframe. Gonna have to see what the community homebrews using this.
Are you ready for a new kind of Starfinder adventure? Play as one of four unique protoframes from the world of Warframe in this standalone collaboration with Digital Extremes, Operation Orias, Available Today!
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October 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Bought mine. Should be a fun way to try and introduce my Warframe group into Starfinder.
Though I kind of wish there were more things added for making your own protoframe. Gonna have to see what the community homebrews using this.
Though I kind of wish there were more things added for making your own protoframe. Gonna have to see what the community homebrews using this.
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The Mana Seed Halloween Sale is now live! Get all my pixel art gamedev assets for 30% off (or 40% if you buy the whole collection). 🥳
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#pixelart #gamedev
itch.io/s/163388/-ma...
#pixelart #gamedev
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Mana Seed Halloween Sale is now live! Get all my pixel art gamedev assets for 30% off (or 40% if you buy the whole collection). 🥳
itch.io/s/163388/-ma...
#pixelart #gamedev
itch.io/s/163388/-ma...
#pixelart #gamedev
Having a lazy Sunday stream over at www.twitch.tv/blaven2. Just the usual DbD, still working on getting the last 4 achievements that I need for 100% completion.
October 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Having a lazy Sunday stream over at www.twitch.tv/blaven2. Just the usual DbD, still working on getting the last 4 achievements that I need for 100% completion.
Oh, wow. Youtube ads are getting worse and worse on mobile. After watching (skipping) two ads, they just plaster the last ad's side window onto the video. They even got rid of being able to close the side window in full screen mode, so I have to tilt my phone vertically to close a separate ad.
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Oh, wow. Youtube ads are getting worse and worse on mobile. After watching (skipping) two ads, they just plaster the last ad's side window onto the video. They even got rid of being able to close the side window in full screen mode, so I have to tilt my phone vertically to close a separate ad.
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In Ghost of Yōtei: Gēmuchenjā, Atsu finds herself on a hellish gameshow where the only way to learn is by playing, the only way to win is by learning, and the only way to begin is by beginning.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In Ghost of Yōtei: Gēmuchenjā, Atsu finds herself on a hellish gameshow where the only way to learn is by playing, the only way to win is by learning, and the only way to begin is by beginning.
paletteswap.site/dif...
paletteswap.site/dif...
Went to a Halloween festival tonight. Had a lot of fun just hanging with some buddies and checking out the stalls. The live band had a lot of personality in between songs and did a great job with the punk rock vibes.
October 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Went to a Halloween festival tonight. Had a lot of fun just hanging with some buddies and checking out the stalls. The live band had a lot of personality in between songs and did a great job with the punk rock vibes.
Updated my DbD Ghostface cosplay for an event I'm going to tonight. The gloves were spandex or polyester or something, and a hole torn in one of them easily. Seapped them for cheap pleather ones. The knife was also blocky and matte, went with a thinner, shinier alternative.
October 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Updated my DbD Ghostface cosplay for an event I'm going to tonight. The gloves were spandex or polyester or something, and a hole torn in one of them easily. Seapped them for cheap pleather ones. The knife was also blocky and matte, went with a thinner, shinier alternative.
Grinding for the new Nokko frame in Warframe over at www.twitch.tv/blaven2 and then we'll check out the Haunted by Daylight event in DbD. Come on by, and meet a fun guy (not me)!
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Grinding for the new Nokko frame in Warframe over at www.twitch.tv/blaven2 and then we'll check out the Haunted by Daylight event in DbD. Come on by, and meet a fun guy (not me)!
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Pokemon Legends Z-A’s Lumiose City is too much of a flat wallpaper for me to enjoy. 2.5 stars.
In this review, I reflect on how Pokemon helped me through my cancer recovery, and how today, I hope it learns as I have, that survival is only the beginning.
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In this review, I reflect on how Pokemon helped me through my cancer recovery, and how today, I hope it learns as I have, that survival is only the beginning.
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Review | I’m 44, and ‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ makes me feel the walls closing in
“Pokémon Legends: Z-A” injects some energy into battles. But the series has never had a world this lifeless.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Pokemon Legends Z-A’s Lumiose City is too much of a flat wallpaper for me to enjoy. 2.5 stars.
In this review, I reflect on how Pokemon helped me through my cancer recovery, and how today, I hope it learns as I have, that survival is only the beginning.
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
In this review, I reflect on how Pokemon helped me through my cancer recovery, and how today, I hope it learns as I have, that survival is only the beginning.
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs
Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
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Saw a cheap cosplay for sale of the Guardians and Shadows version of DbD's Ghostface and the seller just... completely ignored all the cyan on the outfit. It's a real shame that I don't know shit about sewing, 'cause I might've tried to add those on to get a more authentic version of the cosplay.
October 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Saw a cheap cosplay for sale of the Guardians and Shadows version of DbD's Ghostface and the seller just... completely ignored all the cyan on the outfit. It's a real shame that I don't know shit about sewing, 'cause I might've tried to add those on to get a more authentic version of the cosplay.
Dipping my toes into Blue Protocol and the first thing that really stuck out to me is that they lifted Genshin's UI wholesale.
October 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Dipping my toes into Blue Protocol and the first thing that really stuck out to me is that they lifted Genshin's UI wholesale.
Had a bunch of currency and pulls saved up and got Galbrena in about 50 pulls. Guess I can try for the weapon now, but I'm still not *super* invested in the game yet.
October 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Had a bunch of currency and pulls saved up and got Galbrena in about 50 pulls. Guess I can try for the weapon now, but I'm still not *super* invested in the game yet.
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When it comes to A.I., all of its ideal use cases are utterly moot until the underlying issues are first resolved.
The dangers is presents must first be tackled with unrestrained gusto and diligence. The power usage, the misinformation, the incentivization of dismantling industries.
The dangers is presents must first be tackled with unrestrained gusto and diligence. The power usage, the misinformation, the incentivization of dismantling industries.
October 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
When it comes to A.I., all of its ideal use cases are utterly moot until the underlying issues are first resolved.
The dangers is presents must first be tackled with unrestrained gusto and diligence. The power usage, the misinformation, the incentivization of dismantling industries.
The dangers is presents must first be tackled with unrestrained gusto and diligence. The power usage, the misinformation, the incentivization of dismantling industries.
Sister sent me a Japanese treat box and a scratch poster for my birthday. Wore my wrist out having to scratch out all these tiles, so I'm just gonna snack for the rest of the day.
October 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sister sent me a Japanese treat box and a scratch poster for my birthday. Wore my wrist out having to scratch out all these tiles, so I'm just gonna snack for the rest of the day.
Potentially no stream tonight. Struck by a sudden desire to go up to Toronto for some nerd shopping. If I get home at a reasonable time, we'll progress a bit more through Time Stranger.
October 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Potentially no stream tonight. Struck by a sudden desire to go up to Toronto for some nerd shopping. If I get home at a reasonable time, we'll progress a bit more through Time Stranger.