PJ Walerysiak
@pjwalery.bsky.social
Writer for SUPERJUMP since '23, lover of video games since '93. Business Comms Advisor by day, aspiring Narrative Designer by night. B.A. in Journalism. https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/author/pjwalery/
The difference in smoothness between Legend of Zelda TOTK on Switch 1 and Switch 2 is insane. Feels like wearing glasses for the first time. Everything is so much smoother. Like Nintendo poured sweet digital melted butter all over the Switch 2 version. Idk what I'm saying anymore. It just rules.
The Legend of Aang movie slapped. Characters felt true to themselves. Solid villain with solid motivation. Animation was super crisp and gorgeous. Classic Avatar wisdom thrown at ya during it. Great to hang with the gAang again.
"A little bit of time, effort, and luck provides the opportunity for a story to grow." Story by PJ Walerysiak. ➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/rolling-a-natural-one-shot/
Rolling a Natural One-Shot
Roll the dice
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After starting Metal Gear Solid Delta, I've decided that more games need a James Bond style musical title intro
Esoteric Ebb is a friggin awesome game. Feels like a great tabletop experience. Also feels like Disco Elysium in the best way. But stands on its own manly legs. @chrisbodegard.bsky.social and team made something truly special. I want to run my next D&D campaign in the Esoteric Coast setting!
#StarFox launches on #Switch2 on June 25th. If you're like us and you can't wait to play it, check out our in-depth hands-on preview. Thanks to @nomibelle.bsky.social for the outstanding editing and narration, Liz Burns for the on-site video/photography, and @kuribojim.bsky.social for the script.
Star Fox on Switch 2: In-Depth Hands-On Preview
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Heads up for any games journalists/writers/essayists/etc. This website freegameshouse has been stealing content from websites, including @superjumpmagazine.com, (it looks like the entire website is just stolen content) and labelling them as written by "The FGH Team." Keep an eye out for your work.
@esotericebb.bsky.social is locked in as one of my favorite games this year
#Capcom's #Pragmata might be the closest thing we have to a video game youth serum. Welcome to the synaptic shooter sub-genre. Check out our latest #YouTube video, created by @kuribojim.bsky.social.
Growing Young With Pragmata
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"Mixtape's familiarity is a trick, and a good one" Story by Brandon R Chinn ➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/mixtape-isnt-just-a-video-game/
Mixtape Isn't Just a Video Game
Blurring the lines between romanticized nostalgia, short-form storytelling, and multimedia art
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I love the feeling of finally winning a boss fight after getting annihilated like forty times.
Wuchang is free this month???!! Hellllllllllll yes
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I have to brag that I nailed the cake-baking section in Paper Mario on the first try.
Our latest video explores the genius of #DonkeyKongBananza. Thanks to @kuribojim.bsky.social and @pjwalery.bsky.social for this one! We hope you enjoy it. 🙏
Donkey Kong Bananza: The Switch 2's First Must Own Game
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Interviewing Darren Korb, master of everything musical at Supergiant Games Interview by PJ Walerysiak ➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/performing-in-and-out-of-the-studio-interviewing-supergiant-games-darren-korb/
Performing In and Out of the Studio: Interviewing Supergiant Games’ Darren Korb
The music man
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I'm torn on what to start next, cuz they're wildly different. Kingdom Come : Deliverance II...or Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
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It's true: Good things come to those who wait. 🙏 We're pleased to present our comprehensive Games of the Year celebration for 2025. Featuring 24 authors (including 5 special guests) and 47 games. #GOTY
The 47 Best Games Released in 2025
The ultimate celebration of 2025's best video games
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Every time the Mime / Petank battle music starts in #Expedition33 I can't help but bounce in my seat a little
Modding games on a PC after being a lifelong console gamer feels like learning how to manipulate the Matrix
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Bursting with emotions after beating #Silksong. Had to explain with a quivering voice how incredible the ending of Act 3 was to my wife, who has never played either Hollow Knight game. Her, "Alright now I'M crying too." What a game. What. A. Game. @teamcherry.bsky.social
Angel's Egg celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, bit we've only begun to scratch the surface of its influence. From Final Fantasy to Dark Souls, Angel's Egg is a masterpiece that has quietly built the foundations of storytelling giants. Via @superjumpmagazine.com youtu.be/q--Gz2DgGkg?...
How the Haunting and Mysterious Angel's Egg Influenced Video Games
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Curating this list of our best stories from 2025 was a ton of fun (and very difficult!) I'm so proud of the whole team. When you stand back and look at this list, it's just banger after banger over and over again. It's such a privilege to work with this remarkable team. Thank you for everything! 🙏
SUPERJUMP@superjumpmagazine.com · 7mo agoHappy New Year, everyone! Our final newsletter for 2025 is a curated collection of our greatest stories from the year. We hope you enjoy it, happy reading. 🎉 ➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/superjump-2025-year-in-review/
I love how in-your-face French Expedition 33 can get. Wandering this gorgeous and torn fantasy world until BAM there's a mime?! And his battle theme slaps?!!
Between Expedition 33 and How a Game Lives by @jacobgeller.com the holidays are indeed very *very* happy
Merry Christmas to all, and may you all receive loads of sweet sweet gaming loot!
Christmas gaming memory: Watching my brother and cousins hook up a single N64 to two separate TVs, covering half of each screen with cardboard, and playing Goldeneye team scenarios without the ability to cheat.
Dear Remedy community, happy holidays and all the best for the new year! See you in 2026. It's gonna get weirder. Read our 2025 wrap up post: www.remedygames.com/article/wrapping-up-2025
"We hold on to our discs and cartridges even today, as they hold the memories of our experiences" Story by Nathan Kelly, Mike WIlson, PJ Walerysiak, and Jahan Khan ➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/the-stories-within-our-artifacts/
Will you find your next gaming obsession among the titles we're playing this month? Story by Charlotte Huston, B. Cantrell, CJ Wilson, PJ Walerysiak, and Bryan Finck ➡️ https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/now-playing-at-superjump-issue-36/
