Screenshot of “Only Faces Remain”. A computer monitor gives off a green glow in a dark room.
Played a very short 15-minute indie horror game called Only Faces Remain.
Won’t be writing a full review due to how short the game is, but if you want two of the most diabolically placed jump scares ever then this is worth checking out 😅
Oh… is this game “shackled” to a “repeating noise”?
Gotta love positive vibes!!
I am SOOOOOO excited to jump into OPLA tonight! Literally counting down the hours and can’t wait to make some popcorn and relax with it.
And now I’m trying to figure out what game you’re talking about 🤔🤔🤔
There’s nothing wrong with taking a break or changing your approach. I’ve gone through several patches of limited writing or taking a break altogether, so I get it.
It’s wild how many formative games from that era have these multiple-decade anniversaries that make me go “That can’t be true, I played it when I was a kid” only to realize that, yes, those anniversaries are correct… I’m just getting old. 😅
And I liked Lord of the Flies lol
Happy Mario Day!
Super Mario Bros. on the NES was the first video game I ever played, and it sparked a lifelong passion for the medium. I will always be in debt to this jolly jumping plumber.
Film poster for “The Girl Who Cried Pearls”. As the title suggests, the poster depicts a girl laying down and crying pearls.
Ending the night with The Girl Who Cried Pearls.
A stunning stop-motion fable with some of the most fluid and lifelike animation I’ve ever seen. The insane amount of detail packed into every frame is unbelievable.
(Didn’t realize the YouTube upload I watched wasn’t official, so I won’t share it)
Next on the list we have Forevergreen!
An adorable animated short with a hand-carved wooden art style and an uplifting message about what matters most in life. Directed by Jeremy Spears and Nathan Engelhardt of Disney animation fame with a team of over 200 artists.
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Working through the Oscar nominated shorts tonight.
First up is Butterfly, a gorgeous hand-painted/oil-on-glass film about French Jewish swimmer Alfred Nakache, an Olympic Athlete and Auschwitz survivor. Beautifully crafted and emotionally raw. Free to watch on YouTube.
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Great review! This sounds like such a fun mix of genres and ideas.
Enviable in its simplicity, Minishoot' Adventures is a great mix of ideas. From Zelda to Galaga, it finds the right balance between challenge and exploration.
My review.
🤣🤣🤣
This is such a wild casting decision and I absolutely LOVE IT!
I can’t wait!! Loved the first season and thought the cast was awesome and that they did a great job of adapting it and leaning into some of the absurdity with costumes/character designs.
Oh hey, I just started this on @hananomaude.bsky.social’s recommendation! Only watched the first episode, but I think it’s really interesting and I’m looking forward to seeing where they go with this “perception of time” theme.
Screenshot of “Kena: Bridge of Spirits”. The titular Kena can be seen smiling and holding two fingers up as a peace sign while an adorable little creature perches on her shoulder.
Sneaking in a Kena replay before the new one comes out later this year! Glad to be back in this world 😊
Pure nutrients and vitamins.*
*This statement not approved by the FDA.
A very healthy donut that consists of chocolate, chocolate, and a little more chocolate.
Having a healthy Sunday morning breakfast by eating *checks notes* a chocolate donut with chocolate frosting and mini M&M’s. 😅
I’ll probably be the chump spending $570 when a legit new Zelda drops 😭
As someone who lost over 100 hours to Vampire Survivors, I think this game could be dangerous for me 😅
One of my favorite soundtracks of the generation!
Congratulations on ridding me of my Pokopia FOMO lol
Sending all my prayers and thoughts your way
Nice! I want to get to this at some point since I liked the first one so much.
The logo for Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf can be seen at the top ✅️ The narrative is structured better in the sequel and it's a more adventurous sci-fi story, like something out of Star Wars. Lana and Mui deal with a new threat while also discovering long-forgotten secrets. ✅️ I feel the hand-painted art style is clearer and retains the same beauty as the first game. There's a lot more detail in the backgrounds of various biomes. ✅️ The soundtrack expands on the original game and enhances the story and the cinematic experience with a bigger orchestra. Sound effects are incredible. ✅️ Since Lana is now older, this affects the gameplay greatly as she can wall jump, dive underwater, and even slide while sprinting. It really helps make the platforming sections more exciting. ✅️ One of my favorite improvements is that Mui has a larger range with commands, and it plays a deeper role in helping out with puzzles in cool new ways. ✅️ Puzzles in general aren't as difficult as before. They are also more dynamic and not as repetitive. ✅️ There are 10 secret holograms to find that piece together the hidden, true history of the planet. ✅️ The accessibility hasn't improved much, but I had a better experience with this game since there isn't any QTEs or button mashing to kill my poor wrist. ❌️ The game's finale explained a lot of things, but I felt it ended on a cliffhanger too abruptly.
Planet of Lana II is an excellent sequel that improves on the original game in various ways, although I found the length to be the same - around 6 hours long. It brings in fresh new ideas for an even greater cinematic experience and more truths about the past.
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Did you try turning it off and back on again?
Seriously though, that sucks.
Picture of the Platinum Trophy for Highguard.
Yes, I stayed up way too late, but I am now officially part of the 0.3% of players who got the Platinum Trophy in Highguard.
Film poster for “Hamnet”. A man and woman are seen embracing in the woods.
16th Film Watched in 2026 - Hamnet (2025)
This film had me in a weepy mess by the time the credits rolled. What a beautiful, heartbreaking, and meaningful story packed with stellar performances and true heart. And this might have the best film ending of the decade???
It must suck to not enjoy things.
