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MW_Jimmy

@mwjimmy.bsky.social

Videogames, Music mainly.

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MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Currently enjoying Ratchet & Clank (PS2) a lot more than Ratchet & Clank (PS4). What is immediately obvious is how clear of a line there is here to the Spyro series, which is lessened over time.

MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Playstation execs are severely underestimating the soft culture power they've nurtured from the very beginning, when it was the coolest zietgiesty thing around. It's been chipped away at bit-by-bit and they can't see it because it doesn't show up easily on their spreadsheets. But when it's gone...

MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 5mo ago

For entirely different reasons, Nintendo and Capcom are companies that are absolutely on the decline in terms of game product philosophy and design. It's not across everything they release, but the cracks are there, and the core fanbases are completely blind to this change.

MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 8mo ago

After 8 years of waiting I finally played (some) UFO50! It's everything I hoped it would be - lots of brilliant old school designs with slightly modern touches, particularly in the controls. I'm currently limiting myself to the first 11 games, but lots of hidden depth and mechanics. 4 early favs:

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MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I didn't quite like the farce of No Other Choice as much as the slow passion of Decision to Leave, but the cinematography on display here is incredible (yet again). Park Chan-wook doing things you just don't see elsewhere in cinema.

MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I probably know about a third of Hirigana now, and following on with Japanese song lyrics with the parts I now know, has been a really satisfying feeling! Super motivating to learn more of it!

MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 9mo ago

New Game+ Showcase highlighted one I definitely forgot about... Denshattack! But as I mentioned on the podcast, I'm probably not even aware yet of the games that'll be my favourites of 2026. youtu.be/DBLzuO368OQ?...

Denshattack! Exclusive Look | New Game+ Showcase 2026

YouTube video by New Game+ Showcase

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Playing Catch-up@playingcatchup.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Get over it. 2025 is DONE. Time to look forward. Episode 57 covers our most anticipated games of 2026, including: • Earth Must Die • Mina the Hollower • The Incident at Galley House • Romeo is a Dead Man • Saros • Rhythm Heaven Groove Podcast platform links below. plinkhq.com/i/827542901?...

MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I had a lot of fun discussing my favourite games of 2025 with Tom, and hope you enjoy listening too! There was so much variety this year that it was really difficult to whittle down from my shortlist of 15. Although some of these didn't make the podcast I highly recommend all of these!

2025 Shortlist: Absolum Blippo+ Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved Katamari Damacy Rolling Live Long Puppy Night Striker Gear Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Promise Mascot Agency Sektori Silver Bullet Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Sword of the Sea Tiny Turnip Wheel World
Playing Catch-up@playingcatchup.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Hello! Here’s a new episode celebrating the best games of 2025. Games discussed (in alphabetical order): • Absolum • Blue Prince • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 • Promise Mascot Agency • Sektori • Silver Bullet • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds • Time Flies • Wheel World plinkhq.com/i/827542901?...

Qichin | Bard Vtuber@qichin.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Using genAI in any part of your creation process is just a bad tactic. Nobody is going to buy a game they wouldn't have bought because it used AI, but many people who would have bought a game now won't. Like, I was thinking of eventually buying BG3, but now I don't want to support Larian anymore.

MW_Jimmy@mwjimmy.bsky.social · last yr.

Starting to think about End of the Year lists. Big empty spot on albums this year - plenty of my favourites have released stuff, just haven't got around to them. Yet!