Stu Kimball
@superdonk.bsky.social
Dumb But Good 🤠
Editor on the SkillUp YouTube channel, writer at This Week In Videogames.
Former Video Producer at GameSpot, known as SUPER DONK on YouTube.
Editor on the SkillUp YouTube channel, writer at This Week In Videogames.
Former Video Producer at GameSpot, known as SUPER DONK on YouTube.
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Stu Kimball
@superdonk.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Thanks for all the new follows! Just so the expectation is set, cat content and random gaming stuff I’m working on is pretty much what you’re gonna be seeing.🫰
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I finally got around to writing about Goodnight Universe. I talk about growing up, minimizing myself in familial spaces, and how sometimes you feel like by being quiet, you can help plug the cracks in the foundation
www.restart.run/articles/goo...
www.restart.run/articles/goo...
Goodnight Universe Review: Among the Stars | Restart
Goodnight Universe's strong blend of webcam tricks and powerful storytelling help craft a short-but-sweet adventure.
www.restart.run
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I finally got around to writing about Goodnight Universe. I talk about growing up, minimizing myself in familial spaces, and how sometimes you feel like by being quiet, you can help plug the cracks in the foundation
www.restart.run/articles/goo...
www.restart.run/articles/goo...
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"I was deeply invested in the overarching intrigue of a mysterious driver, a time loop, and the massive web of family dynamics and small town intentions..."
"Unfortunately, the final few hours of Rue Valley completely threw away the choices and characters that I had spent so much time mulling over"
"Unfortunately, the final few hours of Rue Valley completely threw away the choices and characters that I had spent so much time mulling over"
Rue Valley Review
Rue Valley is a fascinating time loop game with intriguing systems that starts off strong, but throws everything away in its final hours.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"I was deeply invested in the overarching intrigue of a mysterious driver, a time loop, and the massive web of family dynamics and small town intentions..."
"Unfortunately, the final few hours of Rue Valley completely threw away the choices and characters that I had spent so much time mulling over"
"Unfortunately, the final few hours of Rue Valley completely threw away the choices and characters that I had spent so much time mulling over"
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Fellow GameSpot layoff veteran @superdonk.bsky.social is quickly becoming one of my favourite videogame reviewers
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/rue-v...
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/rue-v...
Rue Valley Review
Rue Valley is a fascinating time loop game with intriguing systems that starts off strong, but throws everything away in its final hours.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Fellow GameSpot layoff veteran @superdonk.bsky.social is quickly becoming one of my favourite videogame reviewers
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/rue-v...
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/rue-v...
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Why is Hollywood suddenly so obsessed with mining videogames for ideas, and more importantly, making sure they get it right?
We get some industry perspectives, including BAFTA Award-winning actress of film, TV, and games Jane Perry (Hitman, Returnal)
We get some industry perspectives, including BAFTA Award-winning actress of film, TV, and games Jane Perry (Hitman, Returnal)
Videogames Are a “Natural Goldmine” in Film Industry’s Hunt for the Next Great IP
"What we're seeing in games now are really sophisticated narrative designs," says actress Jane Perry. "The same ingredients that would make a great film or TV series."
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Why is Hollywood suddenly so obsessed with mining videogames for ideas, and more importantly, making sure they get it right?
We get some industry perspectives, including BAFTA Award-winning actress of film, TV, and games Jane Perry (Hitman, Returnal)
We get some industry perspectives, including BAFTA Award-winning actress of film, TV, and games Jane Perry (Hitman, Returnal)
Late to the party but I put up my thoughts on the new Skate over on YouTube 🛹
youtu.be/gLO9tXz4aqg?...
youtu.be/gLO9tXz4aqg?...
Some Thoughts On Skate.
YouTube video by SUPER DONK
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Late to the party but I put up my thoughts on the new Skate over on YouTube 🛹
youtu.be/gLO9tXz4aqg?...
youtu.be/gLO9tXz4aqg?...
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Infuriating, disappointing, exhilarating, and richly satisfying, @superdonk.bsky.social learned to trust the process while playing the martial arts roguelite game, Forestrike.
Forestrike Review
A well-crafted, difficult, but rewarding brawler, Forestrike will teach you to trust the process.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Infuriating, disappointing, exhilarating, and richly satisfying, @superdonk.bsky.social learned to trust the process while playing the martial arts roguelite game, Forestrike.
My Forestrike review is up on @thisweekinvideogames.com ! Check it out!
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/fores...
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/fores...
Forestrike Review
A well-crafted, difficult, but rewarding brawler, Forestrike will teach you to trust the process.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
My Forestrike review is up on @thisweekinvideogames.com ! Check it out!
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/fores...
thisweekinvideogames.com/review/fores...
Watched The Lost Boys for the first time last night, can’t stop thinking about him…
a man is playing a saxophone in front of a fire while a woman plays drums in the background .
ALT: a man is playing a saxophone in front of a fire while a woman plays drums in the background .
media.tenor.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Watched The Lost Boys for the first time last night, can’t stop thinking about him…
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This op-ed from Maddie, who was extremely ready to die dramatically on this hill, has so many good bits in it, not least of which is the idea that we've largely lost our ability to find joy in imperfect games.
Also the idea that hobbits are supposed to be kinda gross and weird and a bit boring
Also the idea that hobbits are supposed to be kinda gross and weird and a bit boring
With cave monsters and mortgages, cosy games aren’t so cosy anymore — so why did so many decry Tales of the Shire’s return to humdrum form? @maddie-b-a.bsky.social goes to bat for the Hobbit life sim.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/in-d...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/in-d...
Everyone Else Is Wrong, Tales of the Shire Is Fun
It must be hard to hold a 'good' game up against an acclaimed films and novels, but ultimately it’s okay to play a game that doesn’t ask a lot from you.
thisweekinvideogames.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This op-ed from Maddie, who was extremely ready to die dramatically on this hill, has so many good bits in it, not least of which is the idea that we've largely lost our ability to find joy in imperfect games.
Also the idea that hobbits are supposed to be kinda gross and weird and a bit boring
Also the idea that hobbits are supposed to be kinda gross and weird and a bit boring
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"I did not expect the garish walking simulator from the brain behind QWOP and Getting Over It to place a mirror in front of me that would help examine my isolationist tendencies, but thank god it did."
@superdonk.bsky.social on Baby Steps:
@superdonk.bsky.social on Baby Steps:
Baby Steps Review
At the heart of Baby Steps is an invisible, but unrelenting plea for us to breathe, slow down, and take in every moment, step by step.
thisweekinvideogames.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"I did not expect the garish walking simulator from the brain behind QWOP and Getting Over It to place a mirror in front of me that would help examine my isolationist tendencies, but thank god it did."
@superdonk.bsky.social on Baby Steps:
@superdonk.bsky.social on Baby Steps:
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Today's the launch of our new show, Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered. Really proud of how this turned out and I hope you enjoy it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVPO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVPO...
Heck of a Week to Start a Gaming News Show | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered
YouTube video by GameSpot
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today's the launch of our new show, Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered. Really proud of how this turned out and I hope you enjoy it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVPO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVPO...
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Given that they share the same developer, you'd think that 007 First Light would basically just be Hitman with hair.
But the big thing @superdonk.bsky.social took away from this first glimpse: IO Interactive know Bond needs friends.
(Sorry, 47)
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/007-...
But the big thing @superdonk.bsky.social took away from this first glimpse: IO Interactive know Bond needs friends.
(Sorry, 47)
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/007-...
The Big Difference Between 007 First Light and Hitman? Bond Has Friends
Human connection and interaction is the newest foray for Hitman developer IO Interactive as it explores what it means to be James Bond.
thisweekinvideogames.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Given that they share the same developer, you'd think that 007 First Light would basically just be Hitman with hair.
But the big thing @superdonk.bsky.social took away from this first glimpse: IO Interactive know Bond needs friends.
(Sorry, 47)
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/007-...
But the big thing @superdonk.bsky.social took away from this first glimpse: IO Interactive know Bond needs friends.
(Sorry, 47)
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/007-...
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Our resident cool guy @superdonk.bsky.social has spent a good amount of time in EA's live-service Skate reboot.
Sounds like it's in top shape mechanically, but the weirdly soulless wrapper sits at odds with the traditional vibes of the series (and culture).
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/ea-s...
Sounds like it's in top shape mechanically, but the weirdly soulless wrapper sits at odds with the traditional vibes of the series (and culture).
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/ea-s...
EA's Skate Reboot Is Disappointingly Corporate (but the Skating Is Great)
The Skate reboot feels at odds how the series has historically represented itself, but the actual skateboarding is the best it's ever felt.
thisweekinvideogames.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Our resident cool guy @superdonk.bsky.social has spent a good amount of time in EA's live-service Skate reboot.
Sounds like it's in top shape mechanically, but the weirdly soulless wrapper sits at odds with the traditional vibes of the series (and culture).
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/ea-s...
Sounds like it's in top shape mechanically, but the weirdly soulless wrapper sits at odds with the traditional vibes of the series (and culture).
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/ea-s...
Never thought I would be back here in 2025 🥹
April 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Never thought I would be back here in 2025 🥹
Nothin like a tornado warning in a place that isn’t supposed to get tornados to start your day 🌪️
December 14, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Nothin like a tornado warning in a place that isn’t supposed to get tornados to start your day 🌪️
No Rizzler at the Game Awards, 5/10
December 13, 2024 at 4:22 AM
No Rizzler at the Game Awards, 5/10
Everyone talks about the Star Wars 1313 cancellation. No one talks about how LucasArts put out this teaser, and then left it to die in the annals of YouTube. Sort of fitting I guess. youtu.be/a1hHT8968Io?...
Indiana Jones - Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by Logan Ferguson
youtu.be
December 7, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Everyone talks about the Star Wars 1313 cancellation. No one talks about how LucasArts put out this teaser, and then left it to die in the annals of YouTube. Sort of fitting I guess. youtu.be/a1hHT8968Io?...
Now who left their sealed copy of Wii Fit in the laundromat lost and found.
December 1, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Now who left their sealed copy of Wii Fit in the laundromat lost and found.
Physical version of the MVC Fighting Collection came with a tiny little comic book, and I think that’s neat 💥
December 1, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Physical version of the MVC Fighting Collection came with a tiny little comic book, and I think that’s neat 💥
“Yeah kid, I got your GOTY’s right here”
November 18, 2024 at 7:15 PM
“Yeah kid, I got your GOTY’s right here”
Yeah dude, Friday nights are crazy over here.
November 16, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Yeah dude, Friday nights are crazy over here.
Thanks for all the new follows! Just so the expectation is set, cat content and random gaming stuff I’m working on is pretty much what you’re gonna be seeing.🫰
November 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for all the new follows! Just so the expectation is set, cat content and random gaming stuff I’m working on is pretty much what you’re gonna be seeing.🫰
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