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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · 5d

Hey folks! So, there may be a bit of a delay on the next video, so consider this a preview of the next preview, which is for The Last Worlds: Crossed Souls. The developers reached out to me to take a look at it. And I'll be sharing my thoughts soon.

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The Last Worlds Crossed Souls - Open World 3D Action RPG

A game inspired by classic fantasy RPGs. Explore the vast planet Ness-444. Discover your past with your loyal companion, Lupio.

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · 14d

The great #indiegame extravaganza SAGExpo is back! And I decided to make a video about it, and being the stubborn soul I am, I decided to make things needlessly difficult by trying to talk about 44 games I liked in less than 5 minutes. Mistakes were made! youtu.be/sOEY4SQuYUo

SAGExpo 25 Reveal Round-up!

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · 16d

Working on a video for this year's SAGE 25. It is going to be a little different to some of the other videos I've done on the gaming channel. And if nothing else, just admire the effort of trying to talk about 44 different games in the span of less than 5 minutes.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · 17d

Running late, but that won't stop me from doing this week's indie game preview. This week, we're looking at Bobo Bay, a game that is a spiritual successor to the Chao Gardens from the Sonic Adventure games! #IndieGame #Game #BoboBay #Sonic youtu.be/5MpQo_oSlyo

Bobo Bay Preview: Chao Gardens Successor?

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · 25d

Time for another video on video game-related things. This week, I'm looking at the recent #PlayAcclaim event and giving my humble opinion on what was shown. Is it a grand return? Or a waste of time! Find out in this video! youtu.be/CoX6Br0RFpI #indiegame #videogame

Acclaim is back, kind of!

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · 26d

I have a feeling the Nintendo Switch Virtual Boy thing will sell more units than the original Virtual Boy. Not sure how to feel about that. But I know some classic game collectors are going to be steamed when they flood the second-hand market in a decade and they mistake them for the original.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · 26d

Back to wearing trousers again. Feels weird, man.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Sep 5

Time for another video on an upcoming #indie release. This time, a preview of Wonder Wand. A 2D Action game that feels in the tradition of the classic Legend of Zelda games. This is a review I've had in the back pocket for a while now. So I hope you enjoy it. #Indiegame #Gaming youtu.be/HSuaHD4OK4w

Wonder Wand Preview

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Last night, I saw my first Christmas advert of the year. Two days into September, and we're already getting Christmas adverts! 😬

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

If socks get too wet, then they become soaks.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 31

100 years ago, if you saw a job posting offering you double or triple your current pay, you'd go along to it and get chased by a Bela Lugosi-type mad scientist trying to revive his dead bride. These days, it's a front for some data broker or AI tech company. Either way, you're losing your soul.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 29

A new indie game review from me. This week, looking at the digital paint-by-numbers game Coloring Voxels. This isn't the kind of game I typically play, but I was impressed by it. Find out more here: youtu.be/VsOkXe-oD5g #indiegame #review

Coloring Voxels Review: Charmingly Colourful!

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 25

No offence to them, I'm sure it is a grand bit of kit, but it looks like one of those fake games machines you'd see in movies and TV shows when they don't want to pay for the rights for a real one.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yeah, I know of them, I just can't really afford them at the moment. But I look forward to when I can, though. Some of the homebrews look great!

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 22

I know this will seem like an odd take. But sod it, it's Friday. I will never stop being amazed that, thanks to homebrewers and we are living in a time period where there are new games coming out for the Amiga, Spectrum, N64 and more. Sure, I won't be playing them on real hardware, but still neat.

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 21

It has been a while since I've done a video on an indie game release. And, well, this week's video isn't on a game that has been released, but a preview instead! City Of Voices is an upcoming indie adventure game set in the UK in the early 2000s. And is pretty bloody neat! youtu.be/o1ovWWeIZCU

City Of Voices Preview: A New Voice In Adventure!

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 11

Major Vomit was what Bowie wanted to call Major Tom, but he just couldn't get it to scan properly.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 11

How the hell am I only just now hearing this one? www.youtube.com/watch?v=063R...

Divine - You Think You're a Man

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 6

I ate marmalade for the first time today. It was on toast too.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Aug 2

Remember folks, where there is smoke, there is coughing.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Jul 31

Confidential Killings is a neat up-coming point 'n' click adventure game. Whilst I have a video on it coming before too long, why not read what I had to say about it in the meantime? www.keengamer.com/articles/pre...

Confidential Killings Preview: Shadowy Situations

If you're looking for a moody Noir-inspired detective game, then upcoming PC game Confidential Killings may be for you. With an innovative puzzle system and compelling cases to solve, it offers a fres...

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Jul 28

I wouldn't be a day on Bluesky without seeing a picture of a dog that has been horrifically mangled and posted in a trending topic that has nothing to do with it. Joy, joy of joys. Good morning me.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Jul 26

Yeah, he is bringing his copy of Mario Kart World over. He just wants to hangout and shoot the breeze for a while before he does double shift this evening.

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Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Jul 24

When I was a kid, I thought Hulk Hogan was the coolest guy ever. It was right when he was at his apex as popularity, a pop culture icon. Then, when I grew up and learnt what an utter cock he was, it felt like a "Don't meet your heroes" thing. And I can't say I'll miss him now. Bollocks to him.

Chris Hall @cbhallbs.bsky.social · Jul 19

LinkedIn really is like a more modern MySpace. It is this continuum of random people adding in the effort of having the largest friends list around in the hope that it will lead to something grander down the line. And every now and again, someone posts a picture of their cat.