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|| Work in Progress? || - Videogame Dev/Game Critic. Pan, Italian, and hungry! πŸ— Videogame Dev/Game Critic. Former IGN Italy, Everyeye, Spaziogames, TechRadar contributor. Senior Editor at @thegamesmachine.bsky.social

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Every time someone encodes an anime opening at 60fps and upload it on Youtube, a professional animator in Japan dies, btw.

02.02.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Paper Boats
Paper Boats YouTube video by Mammal Hands - Topic

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Loma - Pink Sky (Official Video)
Loma - Pink Sky (Official Video) YouTube video by Loma the Band

youtu.be/1jmKrZeVYYE

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Psychic TV - We Kiss
Psychic TV - We Kiss YouTube video by Virgil Pink

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Hello 2026!

04.01.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm just very concerned about the POSSIBLE four seasons - and the time needed to create them, with the consequent alienation of today's audience - but we'll see.

25.12.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

in the first few episodes immediately defuses all the plotlines one would expect from a story with such an opening. It is intelligent, daring, eclectic, absurd, excellent, but also loaded with a pop appeal that is reminiscent of television phenomena such as Lost or Twin Peaks.

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conversation about the confrontation between individualism and collectivism.

This show is truly a mountain of interesting food for thought set against the backdrop of a fairy-tale staging. And science fiction has minimal space - so much so that in its self-awareness, the script

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humanity that cannot connect even in the face of a common threat, the North American-style Anglo-centrism replicated in international affairs, driven by slogans and cheap rhetoric, the cultural erasure proposed as necessary for a utopian future of global peace, and the perpetual

25.12.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

repressed American lesbian (and one from a certain type of America at that). What I love about Pluribus is everything that goes beyond the science fiction setting and is implied by the staging alone: the economic gap between the first and third worlds, the loneliness of a

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without pissing outside the toilet.

The main cast is basically ready to receive every award in existence, but I doubt that the characters will win over the hearts of the general public because of their human fallibility. First and foremost is Carol, who is truly an average

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sarcasm in previous episodes). The first season achieved considerable milestones when it first aired, but I highly doubt they can repeat them with the subsequent ones.

This stuff has to be written surgically if you want it to hold up, and I hope they manage to pull it off

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already knew precisely because they are necessary at that moment. I'm glad they took their time to stage some awesome cinematography, but I have a few more doubts about the script (which already started in episode 8, when Zosia began to be all witty despite not understanding

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the Netflix model (story *explained* for those who don't watch the screen, constant recaps for those who fall asleep). This is already happening here, and I am referring to that part in the last episode where they have to remind us of a whole series of things we

25.12.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The mystery plot can't hold up for that long, considering that it will take at least two years of work between seasons.

I can't believe Pluribus is going in a similar direction, considering the already well-known inability of the public to follow anything that isn't written according to

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My two cents on #Pluribus. A /thread
I deeply respect Gilligan and the entire cast involved in the production, but THERE'S NO WAY they can stretch this story out for FOUR seasons as we've read online, and if they plan on doing more seasons, I hope they stop at the second.

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Its freedom is thrilling, with quests that appear and vanish and stories shaped entirely by player curiosity, yet its opaque systems, slow pacing and lack of hand-holding will alienate many. For the patient, it’s a rare, unpredictable JRPG. Stubborn, messy, and unforgettable.

05.12.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International is a fascinating relic, as brilliant as it is hostile. This new edition adds Italian localisation and useful QoL tweaks, but visually and structurally it’s still a 2005 game with sharp edgesintact.

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Romancing Saga: Minstrel Song Remastered International | Recensione | TGM Romancing Saga: Minstrel Song Remastered International | Recensione | TGM | Il ritorno della serie Saga, ora anche in italiano!

Hi! @thegamesmachine.bsky.social just published my review of #RomancingSagaMinstrelSongRemasteredInternational, a rerelease of Square Enix's PS2 classic enriched and finally fully localized in collaboration with @redartgames.bsky.social Red Art Games.

www.thegamesmachine.it/romancing-sa...

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The village-building and huge cast add charm, even if exploration and pacing can drag. Visually it’s closer to the first game, with some performance hiccups, but the music and QoL features shine. A demanding, lengthy, but genuinely rewarding return to Orsterra.

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Octopath Traveler 0 is a massive, ambitious prequel that turns a former mobile-only project into a full JRPG epic. Its darker story, customizable lone protagonist, and deep 8-character battle system deliver tons of content and real strategic depth.

03.12.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Octopath Traveler 0 | Recensione | The Games Machine Octopath Traveler 0 | Recensione | Un prequel che cala i giocatori nei panni di un solo protagonista: formula stravolta o scommessa vinta?

My latest articles is now available on @thegamesmachine.bsky.social the GamesMachine's website! The review of #OctopathTraveler0 is now available. www.thegamesmachine.it/octopath-tra...

#OctopathTraveler

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If Expedition 33 wins GOTY it's going to lead to the most annoying discourse of all time
If Expedition 33 doesn't win GOTY it's still going to lead to the most annoying discourse of all time

In conclusion I think people should stop taking the game awards so seriously.

18.11.2025 07:36 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've teamed up with keychain, charm and standee manufacturers Vograce for the next month, perfect for artists wanting to create merch for their designs - UKANIME5 gets you $5 off!

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12.11.2025 10:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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While the first game shows its age and performance could be smoother, the trilogy’s warmth, optimism, and refined alchemy systems shine through. A colorful, feel-good journey about friendship and growthβ€”perfect for fans and newcomers alike.

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Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is a charming celebration of one of Gust’s most beloved RPG sagas. The three remastered titles look and play better than ever, packed with all DLCs, quality-of-life updates, and plenty of content.

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Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack | Recensione | The Games Machine Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack | Recensione | TGM | La grande avventura di Ryza in un unico pacchetto!

Just published my latest review for @thegamesmachine.bsky.social Italian magazine!

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack celebrates one of Gust’s most beloved JRPG sagas, with upgraded visuals, all DLCs, and tons of heart.

www.thegamesmachine.it/atelier-ryza...

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Hello! I love JRPGs~

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The environments and visuals show their age, but the remaster’s polish and improved accessibility make this a perfect chance to revisit a genuine classic. A sincere, character-driven adventure that reminds us why Tales still matters.

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