I really want to like Beast of Reincarnation, but an important NPC just told me "Ah... you're awake" and "It's time you got some sleep" within the same 2 minute conversation/cutscene. C'mon man 😂
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Just a guy from the Netherlands who occasionally writes about #games, #series and #movies. Sharing news, #reviews and random thoughts about what I'm playing or watching 🎮 📺 www.bornformedia.com
My Born for Media 'to review' list for the coming period. Help
If I ever make a game and need to decide where to spend my resources, remind me to make my main character an android or a human stripped of emotion, so I can get away with a lifeless voice performance and a static personality 🙂
First Beast of Reincarnation impressions: -Reminds me of Stellar Blade in terms of the soundtrack, combat, and overall vibe. -Combat and movement feel smooth. Both have a nice tempo to them. -Feels a bit unpolished at times, but that might very well be my laptop 😅 Pretty decent start!
Yoooo Old Gods of Asgard again?? Hell yeah 🤩 This section was just as awesome as people said. Got proper Alan Wake "we sing" vibes, which is one of my favorite gaming moments in recent years.
Been playing a lot of Control these last days, preparing for Resonant. Gonna start the Ashtray Maze any minute now, which I'm very excited about after all I've heard 😁
I'm not really big on celebrating my birthday. But it's a good opportunity to reflect. And also, I'm a sucker for easy blog content. So, for the third straight year, here are the things I learned from video games this year. Featuring: the power of friendship?? bignerdgaming.com/2026/07/29/t...
The Biggest Things I Learned Through Video Games at Age 37
Welcome to one of my favorite posts that I write here at BigNerdGaming. I’m actually not very big on my birthday. I’m someone who prefers to stay mostly under the radar on this day, but…
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It happened, your boy is married! 💍 Unfortunately I can't show off my beautiful wife (still strange to say), but she looked absolutely stunning 😍 As hoped, this did turn out to be the best day of our lives. It was one full of love, fun and emotion. One of the things we loved the most... 1/2
Assassin's Creed Black Flag was the last game in the franchise I truly fell in love with. Playing Black Flag Resynched reminded me why the Caribbean is still one of the greatest open worlds I've ever explored. The video version of my latest article is now live 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTOK...
Black Flag Did Freedom Better Than Most Open Worlds
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I sat on this one for a while. I don’t want my words to be misunderstood or misused in bad faith arguments But silence is not my strength Please read; there’s a lot more than just the headline here And then let’s discuss 💙🫡
DearGamers@deargamers.bsky.social · 2w agoDear PlayStation, It's not just what you said. But how you said it. Weeks after they announced the death of discs, we've got an experienced marketer's take on PlayStation's greatest mistake Read here: www.deargamers.net/features/pla...
One week to go until our wedding 🤩 Time went very fast these past months, but it seems to crawl forward very slowly these last days, now that we're so close. So excited 😁 aaand a tiny bit nervous for having the spotlight on us for a day, which I hate.
It's finally time for the most anticipated July list in all of niche video game blogging! Here are my top 10 games for the first half of 2026 (cut off was end of June). This honestly might be one of my weirdest lists to date. Enjoy. bignerdgaming.com/2026/07/17/b...
BigNerdGaming’s Top 10 Games of the First Half of 2026
Gaming content has become pretty depressing these days. We have literally had news of massive layoffs, price increases, or the end of physical games happen pretty much weekly in recent months. Desp…
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My girlfriend asked me if it was possible to jump into the water from here. It's like I'd been waiting my whole life for that question. Needless to say, the eagle jump rocked her world 😌
Forgot to set this to auto post earlier, but I’m back on the blog! Wrote a hybrid piece with my thoughts on some recent news, the fun of not worrying about the release calendar, and an update on what I’ve been playing the last month. Enjoy! sightingames.wordpress.com/2026/07/15/s...
State of the Industry / Learning to Ignore the Release Calendar / What I’ve Been Playing
Get ready for a grab bag of random topics and game discussions!
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Every time I step aboard the Jackdaw and take the helm, I feel a genuine sense of anticipation. An endless stretch of ocean lies ahead, and I know I could stumble upon any number of unpredictable adventures. Black Flag still has one of gaming's greatest open worlds and strongest senses of freedom.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Gives You Freedom and Earns the Right to Take It Away
Assassin's Creed Black Flag rewards curiosity, makes exploration worthwhile, and proves why freedom is more than just a massive open world.
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Sitting under the ventilator, feeling that gentle breeze while it's 36°C outside, really adds to the immersion 🏴☠️
Chasing song sheets is the main mission in Black Flag
Good morning everyone! ☕ This might have been the first week in the past 25 years or so that I haven’t played any games. Tonight I finally have an evening “off” from wedding prep and what better way to spend it than to start Black Flag? Already looking forward to the sea shanties. Have a good one!
It's time for my pride and joy. The BigNerdGaming Mid Year Awards are here! 10 categories. Top 5s for each from 2026 so far. There is nothing else like this on the entire internet. bignerdgaming.com/2026/07/07/t...
The 2026 BigNerdGaming Mid-Year Game Awards
There are many reasons why I started this blog, but one of the biggest was that I desperately needed a place to showcase the insane amount of ranking I was doing purely for myself. Posting the BigN…
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WHY is everyone saying Balogun shouldn’t have received that red card in the first place? I’ve been watching football for 30 years and I can barely remember a more obvious red card in all those years. I'm shocked that I seem to be alone in this
Keanu Reeves Asks 'Am I Crazy?' Meme
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Hi friends! 👋🏻 Hope you're all doing well! Haven’t been very active here lately because I’ve been busy with the final wedding preparations and trying to move as little as possible to survive this heat 🫠 This is just temporary! I’ll be more active again soon but things are hectic at the moment
The BigNerdGaming Podcast is live! With @dsundy.bsky.social and @paulwall.bsky.social! -What is the future of games? -$80 GTA discourse. -Final Fantasy Chronicles Rant + 13 Sentinels boobs rant -Our top 5 games we played in June. youtu.be/Gm44W09wlOA?...
The Future of Video Games, GTA at $80 + Our Top 5 Games In June- Big Nerd Gaming Podcast Ep 9
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Tonight's the night 🤩 This tournament is going to make me wake up at 3AM just to be able to support my team. I'm going to be a zombie the rest of the week, so it better be worth it 💪🏻
Alien: Isolation credits rolled! Had this one on my "I should probably play this but I'm too scared" list, but it was very doable in the end. Loved the tense moments and atmosphere and am now very excited for the upcoming game. Glad I can take a breather before that comes along, though
Dear Gamers, are we being priced out? The Steam Machine is the latest in a line of price announcements that has gamers seriously concerned Why are costs so high? What can we do about it? We try to discuss some of the biggest talking points here: www.deargamers.net/blog/dear-ga...
Turns out it was indeed my bachelor party yesterday, and they cleverly combined it with the Netherlands vs. Sweden game. Y'all think I can pull this off?
Pretty sure it's my bachelor party today. Seeing my friend jump through hoops to throw me off track has been entertaining. Unless it turns out not to be the case. Then I've made a fool of myself.
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Its time for the BigNerdGaming June Mailbag!! -A few reflections on the state of the blog with my life getting busier of late -My thoughts on balancing company ethics with purchase decisions for games -My thoughts on leakers + more! bignerdgaming.com/2026/06/19/t...
The BigNerdGaming June Mailbag- Ethical Gaming, Showcase Leaks, and More!
Hello friends! When I first started this blog, I was doing a lot of different experimenting to figure out what types of posts I could write in order to keep up my two blog post a week quota. So at …
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