Michael Arbuthnot
@michaelarby.bsky.social
Gamedev lecturer at Belfast Met, 3D modeller, comic book artist. Retro game collector
Www.michaelarby.com
Www.michaelarby.com
Just replayed Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (AKA Mystic Quest Legend here in Europe) for the first time in 25 years!
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
December 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Just replayed Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (AKA Mystic Quest Legend here in Europe) for the first time in 25 years!
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
A simple, entry level RPG, is never taken as seriously as its peers, but it was my first JRPG and served its intended purpose well, getting me into the genre!
#JRPG #finalfantasy
I see they've enshittified Audacity now...
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I see they've enshittified Audacity now...
Reposted by Michael Arbuthnot
Using @chaosium.bsky.social 's Basic Roleplaying System, In Death from @jacobdimwood.bsky.social finds a bridge between trad and story tabletop gaming as much as one between life and death. @jellyfishlines.itch.io explores these connections in his review:
www.thefandomentals.com/in-death-ttr...
www.thefandomentals.com/in-death-ttr...
Don't Fear The Reaper: Handling Mortality With 'In Death' TTRPG - The Fandomentals
Whether or not Death scares you or you're fascinated by it, the new TTRPG In Death is sure to spark some curiosity when playing in an afterlife.
www.thefandomentals.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Using @chaosium.bsky.social 's Basic Roleplaying System, In Death from @jacobdimwood.bsky.social finds a bridge between trad and story tabletop gaming as much as one between life and death. @jellyfishlines.itch.io explores these connections in his review:
www.thefandomentals.com/in-death-ttr...
www.thefandomentals.com/in-death-ttr...
The 90s tintin cartoon theme tune is an all-timer!
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The 90s tintin cartoon theme tune is an all-timer!
Reposted by Michael Arbuthnot
All I can say is it's always great to see people appreciating the N64 and bringing those games alive in a new way!
www.wired.com/review/analo...
www.wired.com/review/analo...
The Analogue3D Is a Retro Gamer’s Dream
This is the best way to play classic N64 games in 2025.
www.wired.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
All I can say is it's always great to see people appreciating the N64 and bringing those games alive in a new way!
www.wired.com/review/analo...
www.wired.com/review/analo...
I cant remember the last time I recieved an email that actually mattered.
November 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I cant remember the last time I recieved an email that actually mattered.
21... yikes...
Happy 21st Birthday to the OG Nintendo DS 🎉🎊. Another generational handheld console released by Nintendo! Holds many memories from my childhood. Mostly w/ Pokémon games and even a tad bit of Super Mario 64 DS. What’s your favorite Nintendo DS game? #NintendoDS #games
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
21... yikes...
Reposted by Michael Arbuthnot
We should be asking this
c o n s t a n t l y.
c o n s t a n t l y.
October 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
We should be asking this
c o n s t a n t l y.
c o n s t a n t l y.
Finished Expedition 33. Fantastic game.
Its amazing how good a JRPG story can be when the characters react with honest emotions and actually say words a real human might say, and not anime shouty nonsense!
Its amazing how good a JRPG story can be when the characters react with honest emotions and actually say words a real human might say, and not anime shouty nonsense!
September 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Finished Expedition 33. Fantastic game.
Its amazing how good a JRPG story can be when the characters react with honest emotions and actually say words a real human might say, and not anime shouty nonsense!
Its amazing how good a JRPG story can be when the characters react with honest emotions and actually say words a real human might say, and not anime shouty nonsense!
Reposted by Michael Arbuthnot
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
Just rewatched Rogue One. I think it and Andor make for the best all round 'trilogy' since the original, and Cassian Andor is now a bigger face in Star Wars to me than Luke.
I was cold on Star Wars for the last 5 or 6 years, lots of meh content. But this is top tier.
I was cold on Star Wars for the last 5 or 6 years, lots of meh content. But this is top tier.
July 31, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Just rewatched Rogue One. I think it and Andor make for the best all round 'trilogy' since the original, and Cassian Andor is now a bigger face in Star Wars to me than Luke.
I was cold on Star Wars for the last 5 or 6 years, lots of meh content. But this is top tier.
I was cold on Star Wars for the last 5 or 6 years, lots of meh content. But this is top tier.
Reposted by Michael Arbuthnot
An AI slop factory apparently tried to rewrite our article about AI not replacing workers en masse, but hit the paywall... so just summarised the paywall. If this is the robot that takes my job I'll be v embarrassed
July 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
An AI slop factory apparently tried to rewrite our article about AI not replacing workers en masse, but hit the paywall... so just summarised the paywall. If this is the robot that takes my job I'll be v embarrassed
@bobchipman.bsky.social
Ooooh theory - im not keen on the s shield emblem in the new superman. Why mess with perfection.
Im also not overly keen on 'its a krypton symbol for hope' over 'its an S for Superman'.
Perhaps the sequel has him drop the kryptonian 'hope emblem' and replace it...
Ooooh theory - im not keen on the s shield emblem in the new superman. Why mess with perfection.
Im also not overly keen on 'its a krypton symbol for hope' over 'its an S for Superman'.
Perhaps the sequel has him drop the kryptonian 'hope emblem' and replace it...
July 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
@bobchipman.bsky.social
Ooooh theory - im not keen on the s shield emblem in the new superman. Why mess with perfection.
Im also not overly keen on 'its a krypton symbol for hope' over 'its an S for Superman'.
Perhaps the sequel has him drop the kryptonian 'hope emblem' and replace it...
Ooooh theory - im not keen on the s shield emblem in the new superman. Why mess with perfection.
Im also not overly keen on 'its a krypton symbol for hope' over 'its an S for Superman'.
Perhaps the sequel has him drop the kryptonian 'hope emblem' and replace it...
Drawing comics for the first time in ages!
July 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Drawing comics for the first time in ages!
When was the last time you played the Maximo games?
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
June 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
When was the last time you played the Maximo games?
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
Had these on the shelf for years but dont think ive even started 2 yet!
Basically Ghouls and Ghosts in 3d, right down to the difficulty!
#ps2 #retrogaming #playstation
Reposting some concept arts!
June 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Reposting some concept arts!
So... millions of teams?
Daredevil: Born Again's finale leaves NYC in shambles and everyone is on one of three teams: Fisk, Daredevil, or up to their own agenda.
DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN's Finale Divides a Chaotic City Into Three Teams
nerdist.com
April 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
So... millions of teams?
Stylized treasure chest game asset!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
March 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Stylized treasure chest game asset!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
Modelled in Max and Zbrush, textured in Substance Painter!
March 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
March 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
March 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Firion from Final Fantasy 2. Sketched from a screenshot. Just wanted to do a little practice tonight whilst watching tv! #finalfantasy
March 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Firion from Final Fantasy 2. Sketched from a screenshot. Just wanted to do a little practice tonight whilst watching tv! #finalfantasy
Worlds first time traveller, haggard and exhausted, taking a drag of cigarette -
'Ok, show me the target again'.
'Ok, show me the target again'.
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Worlds first time traveller, haggard and exhausted, taking a drag of cigarette -
'Ok, show me the target again'.
'Ok, show me the target again'.