Peter Bennett
@peterbennett.bsky.social
An optimistic generalist! Follow for mostly positive info on video games, coffee, beer, surfing, trees, camping, internet culture, music, science, tech, pets, and more!
My US schooling focused enough on standardized testing that I know C can never be correct based on the wording in A and B. Try again @Nintendo ! #switch2welcometourshouldhavebeenapackin
June 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
My US schooling focused enough on standardized testing that I know C can never be correct based on the wording in A and B. Try again @Nintendo ! #switch2welcometourshouldhavebeenapackin
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I'm looking for work! I specialize in gameplay programming and movement systems, but as a solo I've done it all. Unreal Engine.
Sharing appreciated 🙇
Sharing appreciated 🙇
May 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I'm looking for work! I specialize in gameplay programming and movement systems, but as a solo I've done it all. Unreal Engine.
Sharing appreciated 🙇
Sharing appreciated 🙇
Yay! I want all the takes.
With the little runway I now have, I will attempt to get a new, independent podcast into the air.
Original reporting. Every week.
Subscribe to the newsletter if you want to watch it being built.
Original reporting. Every week.
Subscribe to the newsletter if you want to watch it being built.
What's next
Like and subscribe
postgame.substack.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Yay! I want all the takes.
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i care about how shitty everything is but i will never stop being silly
May 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
i care about how shitty everything is but i will never stop being silly
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The producers of Conclave when they heard the news
April 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The producers of Conclave when they heard the news
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Nintendo Switch 2 preorder links (up on April 24):
Best Buy buff.ly/t1xM1qM
GameStop buff.ly/QSvhL0Y
Target buff.ly/xTZ6mm1
Walmart buff.ly/BWTVdL3 #ad
Amazon US not expected to have the console (no Switch 2 page available)
Best Buy buff.ly/t1xM1qM
GameStop buff.ly/QSvhL0Y
Target buff.ly/xTZ6mm1
Walmart buff.ly/BWTVdL3 #ad
Amazon US not expected to have the console (no Switch 2 page available)
April 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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I wrote about the Switch 2 pricing itself into a different competition bracket. Stoked to hear the pre-order news. Read about it on Backwards Compatible!
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/the-ninten...
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/the-ninten...
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Not a Toy
And that could spell its downfall
backwardscompatible.substack.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I wrote about the Switch 2 pricing itself into a different competition bracket. Stoked to hear the pre-order news. Read about it on Backwards Compatible!
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/the-ninten...
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/the-ninten...
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Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S. www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/...
April 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S. www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/...
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It might be nothing (like a placeholder date), but Target has their Nintendo Switch 2 console preorders on the wishlist backend as going up on April 30th.
April 30th is last day of the month, so it could mean nothing/placeholder. Just sharing what was discovered.
April 30th is last day of the month, so it could mean nothing/placeholder. Just sharing what was discovered.
April 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
It might be nothing (like a placeholder date), but Target has their Nintendo Switch 2 console preorders on the wishlist backend as going up on April 30th.
April 30th is last day of the month, so it could mean nothing/placeholder. Just sharing what was discovered.
April 30th is last day of the month, so it could mean nothing/placeholder. Just sharing what was discovered.
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I started a gaming newsletter! It’s all about games I’m playing from any and all eras. Check out Backwards Compatible now!
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/introducin...
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/introducin...
Introducing: Backwards Compatible
A positive space for games I’m loving, even if they’re a bit out of date
backwardscompatible.substack.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I started a gaming newsletter! It’s all about games I’m playing from any and all eras. Check out Backwards Compatible now!
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/introducin...
backwardscompatible.substack.com/p/introducin...
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Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich
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Audibly yelled noooooo in the brewery sfstandard.com/2025/03/27/c...
Crypto bro is buying storied Lower Haight beer bar. Will launch ‘ToronadoCash’ coin
A legendary Lower Haight beer bar is being bought by a crypto investor whose plans include launching something that sounds a lot like a meme coin.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Audibly yelled noooooo in the brewery sfstandard.com/2025/03/27/c...
Twice today my plans were foiled
Everybody has a plan until a cat falls asleep in their lap
March 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Twice today my plans were foiled
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Bethesda’s Oblivion Unreal Engine 5 remake could release as soon as next month according to VGC sources. NatetheHate says reveal in the coming weeks and release likely before June www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bethesd...
March 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Bethesda’s Oblivion Unreal Engine 5 remake could release as soon as next month according to VGC sources. NatetheHate says reveal in the coming weeks and release likely before June www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bethesd...
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
February 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
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NEW - Nashville Predators fans booed the Canadian national anthem tonight. And then got crushed by the Ottawa Senators on the ice. Go Sens Go.
February 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NEW - Nashville Predators fans booed the Canadian national anthem tonight. And then got crushed by the Ottawa Senators on the ice. Go Sens Go.
I just wanted to share with everyone a great news source, one which I will be relying on heavily for the next four or so years.
January 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I just wanted to share with everyone a great news source, one which I will be relying on heavily for the next four or so years.
@retrogamecorps.com on the Besties talking about handhelds and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle might be hard to beat as podcast episode of 2025 for me. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
How to Get Started in Handheld Gaming with Retro Game Corps
Podcast Episode · The Besties · 01/17/2025 · 58m
podcasts.apple.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
@retrogamecorps.com on the Besties talking about handhelds and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle might be hard to beat as podcast episode of 2025 for me. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Normalize calling it the Switch 1 now! Plus check out all my favorite games from 2024. open.substack.com/pub/peterben...
Peter's 2024 Game of the Year!
I played video games last year and I really liked some of them!
open.substack.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Normalize calling it the Switch 1 now! Plus check out all my favorite games from 2024. open.substack.com/pub/peterben...
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For those asking, the new C button is used exclusively to access Nintendo Switch 2's exclusive AI assistant feature
January 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
For those asking, the new C button is used exclusively to access Nintendo Switch 2's exclusive AI assistant feature
I know we’ve had rumors, but I am very excited for this! New Mario Kart! And all my Switch 1 games? Stoked!
Nintendo Switch 2 officially revealed. Nintendo Direct - Nintendo Switch 2 scheduled for April 2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpc...
NS2 Experience tour dates for the public:
North America:
New York, April 4-6, 2025
Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
NS2 Experience tour dates for the public:
North America:
New York, April 4-6, 2025
Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
January 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I know we’ve had rumors, but I am very excited for this! New Mario Kart! And all my Switch 1 games? Stoked!
New Retro Game Corps video! Stoked to hear about the Miyoo Flip and if it's worth buying if I have the @anbernic.bsky.social RG35XXSP already. youtu.be/-I_zp9A8NZ8?... @retrogamecorps.com
Miyoo Flip Impressions: Aww Snap
YouTube video by Retro Game Corps
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January 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New Retro Game Corps video! Stoked to hear about the Miyoo Flip and if it's worth buying if I have the @anbernic.bsky.social RG35XXSP already. youtu.be/-I_zp9A8NZ8?... @retrogamecorps.com
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video games are an invaluable tool in teaching children to find and kill god
January 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
video games are an invaluable tool in teaching children to find and kill god