Patrick Klepek
@patrickklepek.bsky.social
editor @ Remap // editor @ Crossplay // pr: patrick@remapradio.com and patrick@crossplay.news // tips: patrick.klepek@protonmail.com // signal: 224-707-1561
Can you hear it in the wind? That’s the sound of a new Dragon’s Dogma game, which heralds the arrival of Austin Walker on Remap Radio https://remapradio.com/podcasts/episodes/remap-radio-157-theyre-masterworks-all-2/
Remap Radio 157 — They’re Masterworks All
Can you hear it in the wind? That’s the sound of a new Dragon’s Dogma game, which heralds the arrival of Austin Walker on the podcast.
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We had the chance to talk a bit about Forever Ago and its development with @patrickklepek.bsky.social & @remapradio.bsky.social! It was a fun conversation that you can read about or listen to here 👇👇👇
Remap Radio@remapradio.bsky.social · 3d agoForever Ago is about two best friends ditching the world of advertising to craft a story about grief and whether it's possible to become a better person, even as mortality stares back https://remapradio.com/articles/forever-ago-anger-and-change-in-the-face-of-death/
I gave Braid an A+ back in my press days. I spent 100s of hours working on The Witness at PlayStation, fighting for it, getting it into conferences, and being Jon's personal wrangler. I even coined "Metroidbrainia" after it. I will not be buying Order of the Sinking Star, and neither should you.
Forever Ago is a sappy game, but I am a sucker for sappy stories, especially ones that center the anger and jealousy that people experiencing grief are often embarrassed to share or talk about. My chat with the game's developers for Remap: remapradio.com/articles/for...
Forever Ago: Anger (and Change) in the Face of Death
From the world of advertising to weaving a story about becoming better people, even as mortality stares back.
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Was the LANTERNS finale a sublime and subtle ending for a great season of TV? Or was it a disaster? Watch/listen to @patrickklepek.bsky.social and I debate it on Decoding TV: youtu.be/XqP1i3MGcM4
Was ‘Lanterns’ Season Finale Great? Or a Disaster?
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I adore my six-year-old with all my heart. But her love for Kidz Bop is tearing us apart https://www.crossplay.news/p/kidz-bop-sucks
The Curse of Kidz Bop
My six-year-old has picked up a music preference that’s causing a real problem.
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Mark Cooper-Jones & Jay Foreman: Heretic Keith's Grave
ALT: Mark Cooper-Jones & Jay Foreman: Heretic Keith's Grave
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Remap Radio@remapradio.bsky.social · 7d agoCome hang with Patrick while he builds a graveyard and catches up on the news from the weekend Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/remapradio // YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYHhwCWKB8U
Control Resonant may have completely turned a corner for me—mechanically, narratively—at the Underpass.
This podcast is a real journey—and was really fun to record
Remap Radio@remapradio.bsky.social · last wk.Aftermath's Chris Person joins the show to free-associate about retro gaming, the Steam Frame, David Graeber, vibe coding, and Control Resonant https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remap-radio/id1690437343?i=1000792848682
The New York Times recently published a list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st Century. For Decoding TV, @patrickklepek.bsky.social I break down what we thought of their choices, some stuff they missed, and just some of the weird-ass stuff that made it www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_7Y...
The Top 100 TV Shows of the 21st Century - What Did The NYTimes Get Right/Wrong
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i believe in rehabilitation and redemption and change but i also believe in the victims in my life and have to put them first. that's really all it is.
it’s not like i have 300k followers or anything, but any woman working in game journalism or an adjacent field, please reply to this with something you worked on recently that you’re proud of and i’ll repost it. feel free to include cash’pp/payp’l/v’nmo links.
You do not have to know much of anything about Dark Matter beyond its basic premise to enjoy this sublime episode of TV.
David Chen@davechen.bsky.social · 2w agoIs the most recent episode of Dark Matter one of the greatest hours of sci-fi TV ever? @patrickklepek.bsky.social and I discuss on Decoding TV youtu.be/PEGQbcXqt-8
Really been enjoying these 20 minute-ish dispatches that we've been doing to document our weekly emotional sports rollercoaster.
Remap Radio@remapradio.bsky.social · 2w agoA week ago, Rob and Patrick were on the brink of throwing up their hands at yet another disastrous season for the Chicago Bears. Now…Super Bowl? Super BEARS? A new Sports! mini is here https://remapradio.com/podcasts/episodes/sports-mini-case-keenum-closed/
Everyone’s life is busy. Video games are long. What are your coping strategies? What games do you prioritize over others? I wrote a little bit about my daily routine for video games https://www.crossplay.news/p/parents-how-do-you-fit-games-into
Parents, How Do You Fit Games into Your Life?
Everyone’s life is busy. Video games are long. What are your coping strategies? What video games do you prioritize over others?
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Patrick is a twerking menace. Watch as Janet, Patrick, and Chia take on the goofy physics platformer Human Fall Flat! https://youtu.be/ZIlFyMLP_XE
I loved the new Yoshi game. But then I watched my kiddos play & was delighted to find out 1) I was playing it wrong and 2) they really want sentient flowers to be happy. Thanks @patrickklepek.bsky.social for letting me hang w/ the @crossplayblog.bsky.social crowd www.crossplay.news/p/yoshi-and-...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Playstyles of Children
My sons are playing Nintendo’s latest Yoshi game much different than I am, and likely closer to how it was intended to be played.
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Just did this ride and basically shit my pants (complimentary) youtu.be/jWXgKCa42I0?...
Wrath of Rakshasa front seat on-ride 4K POV @60fps Six Flags Great America
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In advance of this week's Remap Radio, I was thankfully able to give Control Resonant a spin with its recent damage boost patch. I still have structural concerns about the game, but it felt *so much* better immediately https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remap-radio/id1690437343?i=1000791610801
Remap Radio 155 — Patch Notes
Podcast Episode · Remap Radio · September 25 · 2h 37m
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Going to Six Flags' Fright Fest for the first time (ever) tonight—any tips? We'll be there with both of my kids, fwiw.
Really excited to finally check this out! And flop around with my friends!
Remap Radio@remapradio.bsky.social · 3w agoThe Jump, Rank, Repeat crew are leaving Chained Together behind for ANOTHER physics co-op platformer, Human Fall Flat! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/remapradio // YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRL0Drul3CE
Normal Golf Game, the most unconventional take on hitting a golf ball since Wii Sports, is a beautifully weird triumph and a GOTY candidate. It was a pleasure talking to its designer about making such a chaotic experiment https://remapradio.com/articles/the-most-normal-golf-game-ever-made/
The Most Normal Golf Game Ever Made
A conversation with the designer behind one of 2026's most pleasant surprises, and arguably the most unconventional take on hitting a golf ball since Wii Sports.
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Credit where credit is due: Roblox has added a meaningful new parental safety feature to Roblox. Each week, Roblox now sends a summary of what your kids have been playing. More platforms (like YouTube!) should do this and they do not https://www.crossplay.news/p/new-roblox-parental-controls
Roblox Has Added a Great New Tool for Parents
Each week, Roblox now sends you a weekly summary of what your kids have been playing. More platforms should do this.
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I am prepared to spend the next 2+ hours accomplishing absolutely nothing in Normal Golf Game and having an incredible time doing it. Come hang! Twitch: www.twitch.tv/remapradio // YouTube: youtube.com/live/XDUOpmZ...
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