Tronk
@tronk5.bsky.social
Name’s Troy (He/Him) | 24 | Writer/Video Editor | I specialize in making YouTube videos that are probably too long about video games. Currently Rick in Kirby Air Riders 🤠🤠
YouTube Channel: https://t.co/mVE8J03NOX
YouTube Channel: https://t.co/mVE8J03NOX
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Tronk
@tronk5.bsky.social
· Apr 6
Mario & Luigi is a series that means a great deal to me. It was a formative series for ironing out my taste in games and setting me on the path to experience many of my other favorites. Consider this a love letter of sorts... a VERY long one. I present to you all: Mario & Luigi Made Me Love RPGs! ⤵⤵
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Welcome back artists!🖌🎨✨️
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
Midna and Link
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
Midna and Link
December 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Welcome back artists!🖌🎨✨️
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
Midna and Link
Quote Post with an old piece that you still like!
Midna and Link
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As per tradition every year, I go over all the games I have played this year and write a review script about them.
I hope you enjoy my thoughts! These reviews will go onto Backloggd in January.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I hope you enjoy my thoughts! These reviews will go onto Backloggd in January.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Games I played in 2025
This script was not written by Generative AI Intro 2025. What year it has been for all the right and wrong reasons. For a big old alzheimer’s orange being a president of a big country to his economic...
docs.google.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
As per tradition every year, I go over all the games I have played this year and write a review script about them.
I hope you enjoy my thoughts! These reviews will go onto Backloggd in January.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I hope you enjoy my thoughts! These reviews will go onto Backloggd in January.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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heads up that bluesky doesnt show posts from other languages by default on your timeline, and its cutting you off from a lot of the community
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
heads up that bluesky doesnt show posts from other languages by default on your timeline, and its cutting you off from a lot of the community
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
This year’s been a pretty brutal one, but I hope everyone is able to enjoy Christmas and the holiday season in spite of this! Thanks to all who’ve been here with me this year, you’ve all helped make it better! Have a great one, or else ⚔️⚔️
December 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This year’s been a pretty brutal one, but I hope everyone is able to enjoy Christmas and the holiday season in spite of this! Thanks to all who’ve been here with me this year, you’ve all helped make it better! Have a great one, or else ⚔️⚔️
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wishing u a merry melia christmas and a happy nia new year! 🎄💝🌟
December 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
wishing u a merry melia christmas and a happy nia new year! 🎄💝🌟
I am overjoyed that I can finally post this iconic line having played the game it’s from and knowing how insane the context is.
December 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I am overjoyed that I can finally post this iconic line having played the game it’s from and knowing how insane the context is.
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I may not be particularly jolly but I still got the fit 🙂↕️
December 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I may not be particularly jolly but I still got the fit 🙂↕️
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Every time a Zelda game comes out, there is an unavoidable conversation that pops up about its timeline.
Not only do I find these debates boring, I think they ultimately pull us away from what this series excels at.
Embrace the "Legend" of Zelda. It's better that way.
nebula.tv/videos/kingk...
Not only do I find these debates boring, I think they ultimately pull us away from what this series excels at.
Embrace the "Legend" of Zelda. It's better that way.
nebula.tv/videos/kingk...
KingK — The Zelda Timeline Doesn't Matter
For all of my years playing Zelda games, there is one thing that has never mattered to me; yet, it has dominated online discussion of the series to a degree that I continue to find baffling.
nebula.tv
December 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every time a Zelda game comes out, there is an unavoidable conversation that pops up about its timeline.
Not only do I find these debates boring, I think they ultimately pull us away from what this series excels at.
Embrace the "Legend" of Zelda. It's better that way.
nebula.tv/videos/kingk...
Not only do I find these debates boring, I think they ultimately pull us away from what this series excels at.
Embrace the "Legend" of Zelda. It's better that way.
nebula.tv/videos/kingk...
My sister started playing Super Mario Galaxy for the first time today and it’s somehow making me love this game even more. Just seeing her absorb the mechanics and visual language of the game is so fun to watch. I’m stoked to see her play more, honestly, it’s so cool.
December 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
My sister started playing Super Mario Galaxy for the first time today and it’s somehow making me love this game even more. Just seeing her absorb the mechanics and visual language of the game is so fun to watch. I’m stoked to see her play more, honestly, it’s so cool.
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BREAKING: Instacart is ending all price testing on its platform in the wake of this report.
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
BREAKING: Instacart is ending all price testing on its platform in the wake of this report.
OST-posting once again, but I’ve gotta sing the praises of So Nah, So Fern from Xenoblade X. May just be a top 5 song in the series. I don’t even know how many hundreds of times I’ve listened to it while writing/working since finishing this game in April. Sawano cooked 🔥🔥
youtu.be/WzNbgIb7kC0?...
youtu.be/WzNbgIb7kC0?...
X-BT3 (So nah, so fern Instrumental) - Xenoblade Chronicles X OST - Hiroyuki Sawano
YouTube video by maxGALACTICA
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December 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
OST-posting once again, but I’ve gotta sing the praises of So Nah, So Fern from Xenoblade X. May just be a top 5 song in the series. I don’t even know how many hundreds of times I’ve listened to it while writing/working since finishing this game in April. Sawano cooked 🔥🔥
youtu.be/WzNbgIb7kC0?...
youtu.be/WzNbgIb7kC0?...
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My Tears of the Kingdom retrospective is out... finally!
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social, art by kemple_t on Twitter/Instagram
youtu.be/ks_jppGWOWQ
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social, art by kemple_t on Twitter/Instagram
youtu.be/ks_jppGWOWQ
December 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My Tears of the Kingdom retrospective is out... finally!
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social, art by kemple_t on Twitter/Instagram
youtu.be/ks_jppGWOWQ
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social, art by kemple_t on Twitter/Instagram
youtu.be/ks_jppGWOWQ
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If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
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Reconnect
December 20th at 1PM EST
(Art by kemple_t on Instagram)
December 20th at 1PM EST
(Art by kemple_t on Instagram)
December 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Reconnect
December 20th at 1PM EST
(Art by kemple_t on Instagram)
December 20th at 1PM EST
(Art by kemple_t on Instagram)
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I like video games because they allow me to act out my wildest power fantasies
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I like video games because they allow me to act out my wildest power fantasies
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Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
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“Öoo” is currently 20% off on Steam!
Players say it makes you feel like a genius when everything clicks.
Perfect to play during the year-end and New Year holidays
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
Players say it makes you feel like a genius when everything clicks.
Perfect to play during the year-end and New Year holidays
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
“Öoo” is currently 20% off on Steam!
Players say it makes you feel like a genius when everything clicks.
Perfect to play during the year-end and New Year holidays
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
Players say it makes you feel like a genius when everything clicks.
Perfect to play during the year-end and New Year holidays
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
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Bowser's Fury isn't exactly the strongest 3D Mario game, but it brings so many great ideas to the table that excite me for the future of the franchise. Let's talk about it.
NEW VIDEO:
Bowser's Fury Retrospective
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social
youtu.be/sxF61PBBkcQ
NEW VIDEO:
Bowser's Fury Retrospective
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social
youtu.be/sxF61PBBkcQ
Bowser's Fury Retrospective
YouTube video by Kohana
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Bowser's Fury isn't exactly the strongest 3D Mario game, but it brings so many great ideas to the table that excite me for the future of the franchise. Let's talk about it.
NEW VIDEO:
Bowser's Fury Retrospective
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social
youtu.be/sxF61PBBkcQ
NEW VIDEO:
Bowser's Fury Retrospective
Thumbnail by @hotcyder.bsky.social
youtu.be/sxF61PBBkcQ
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Keep thinking about this term "pre-digested" that Kojima used to describe art that's instantly gratifying. And how it's better when people grow to love something instead.
I've gravitated, as player and designer, toward the latter, but that term "pre-digested" is new and feels very strong.
I've gravitated, as player and designer, toward the latter, but that term "pre-digested" is new and feels very strong.
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Keep thinking about this term "pre-digested" that Kojima used to describe art that's instantly gratifying. And how it's better when people grow to love something instead.
I've gravitated, as player and designer, toward the latter, but that term "pre-digested" is new and feels very strong.
I've gravitated, as player and designer, toward the latter, but that term "pre-digested" is new and feels very strong.
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the all time greatest me and who
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
the all time greatest me and who
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Pirate the series. Make your own physical media. That's the only answer when this happens and they haven't put it out any other way.
‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ is scheduled to leave Netflix on February 21, 2026.
(source: www.whats-on-netflix.com/leaving-soon...)
(source: www.whats-on-netflix.com/leaving-soon...)
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Pirate the series. Make your own physical media. That's the only answer when this happens and they haven't put it out any other way.
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Everyone is more or less okay with it” dude you make people emigrate to work there because you don’t do remote work, they risk having to change countries if they disagree with it
sigh
December 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Everyone is more or less okay with it” dude you make people emigrate to work there because you don’t do remote work, they risk having to change countries if they disagree with it