Marshall Honorof
@marshallhonorof.bsky.social
Husband, dad, writer, martial artist, reader, gamer. The rest is commentary.
It's an older meme, sir, but it checks out.
September 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
It's an older meme, sir, but it checks out.
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Xbox’ problems are documentary problems.
Sony’s problems are headline problems.
Sony’s problems are headline problems.
September 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Xbox’ problems are documentary problems.
Sony’s problems are headline problems.
Sony’s problems are headline problems.
A few decades later, I finally finished the postgame for Final Fantasy Tactics Advance! I'm (re)playing all the Ivalice games.
Overall, FFTA wasn't my favorite. I remember the main game being somewhat shallow and tedious, and the postgame was the same. The last questline was interesting, though.
Overall, FFTA wasn't my favorite. I remember the main game being somewhat shallow and tedious, and the postgame was the same. The last questline was interesting, though.
September 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM
A few decades later, I finally finished the postgame for Final Fantasy Tactics Advance! I'm (re)playing all the Ivalice games.
Overall, FFTA wasn't my favorite. I remember the main game being somewhat shallow and tedious, and the postgame was the same. The last questline was interesting, though.
Overall, FFTA wasn't my favorite. I remember the main game being somewhat shallow and tedious, and the postgame was the same. The last questline was interesting, though.
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I’m on a quiz show that only tapes 46 days a year and even I think this schedule is a little light.
House GOP leaders cancel votes on Thursday - sending lawmakers home later today until after the elections. That means the House can avoid a vote on the Hegseth impeachment plan from Rep. Thomas Massie R-KY.
September 16, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I’m on a quiz show that only tapes 46 days a year and even I think this schedule is a little light.
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Wanted to make a small thread about my journey over the past couple years not working games media. Maybe it'll help people who are struggling with finding work.
But the TL;DR: Do it. Find work outside games. Games will be here if you want to come back.
But the TL;DR: Do it. Find work outside games. Games will be here if you want to come back.
September 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Wanted to make a small thread about my journey over the past couple years not working games media. Maybe it'll help people who are struggling with finding work.
But the TL;DR: Do it. Find work outside games. Games will be here if you want to come back.
But the TL;DR: Do it. Find work outside games. Games will be here if you want to come back.
My wife and I are currently house-hunting, and this has been playing on a constant loop in my head ever since we started the process.
The yutes today won't understand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToJl...
The yutes today won't understand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToJl...
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September 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
My wife and I are currently house-hunting, and this has been playing on a constant loop in my head ever since we started the process.
The yutes today won't understand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToJl...
The yutes today won't understand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToJl...
If you're not reading Ed's newsletter, you should be. He's a voice of reason in a sea of AI misinformation.
LLMs can't lead to AGI/ASI unless you believe language is the same thing as cognition. (It's not.) The real danger is trusting selfish, ignorant people to run our businesses and government.
LLMs can't lead to AGI/ASI unless you believe language is the same thing as cognition. (It's not.) The real danger is trusting selfish, ignorant people to run our businesses and government.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
If you're not reading Ed's newsletter, you should be. He's a voice of reason in a sea of AI misinformation.
LLMs can't lead to AGI/ASI unless you believe language is the same thing as cognition. (It's not.) The real danger is trusting selfish, ignorant people to run our businesses and government.
LLMs can't lead to AGI/ASI unless you believe language is the same thing as cognition. (It's not.) The real danger is trusting selfish, ignorant people to run our businesses and government.
One fantastic thing about listening to Raffi with my daughter is that his songs are easy to play on the guitar. I played Baby Beluga for her the other night, and she looked at me the way you might look at a rock star appearing in your living room.
(She was less impressed with Simon and Garfunkel.)
(She was less impressed with Simon and Garfunkel.)
September 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
One fantastic thing about listening to Raffi with my daughter is that his songs are easy to play on the guitar. I played Baby Beluga for her the other night, and she looked at me the way you might look at a rock star appearing in your living room.
(She was less impressed with Simon and Garfunkel.)
(She was less impressed with Simon and Garfunkel.)
Years ago, my copy of Final Fantasy III (DS) disappeared just before I was going to fight the final boss. I still have the case with a big empty spot inside.
I finally ordered a new cartridge, and it's arriving today. This is one of the few FFs I've never completed. How do folks feel about FFIII?
I finally ordered a new cartridge, and it's arriving today. This is one of the few FFs I've never completed. How do folks feel about FFIII?
September 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Years ago, my copy of Final Fantasy III (DS) disappeared just before I was going to fight the final boss. I still have the case with a big empty spot inside.
I finally ordered a new cartridge, and it's arriving today. This is one of the few FFs I've never completed. How do folks feel about FFIII?
I finally ordered a new cartridge, and it's arriving today. This is one of the few FFs I've never completed. How do folks feel about FFIII?
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100%.
For those unfamiliar, Van Halen had a line in their rider that essentially said “no brown M&Ms.” It was a way to see if the promoter had actually read the contract. They had a shitload of gear to tour with, so if they’re skipping one thing, it’s guaranteed they’re skipping something essential.
For those unfamiliar, Van Halen had a line in their rider that essentially said “no brown M&Ms.” It was a way to see if the promoter had actually read the contract. They had a shitload of gear to tour with, so if they’re skipping one thing, it’s guaranteed they’re skipping something essential.
An AI flyer is a brown M&M test. If your event or business is cutting corners by using an AI flyer, where else are you cutting corners? What else are you cheating out on? Why should I be bothered to go somewhere you couldn't be bothered to promote with a little of your own personality?
September 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
100%.
For those unfamiliar, Van Halen had a line in their rider that essentially said “no brown M&Ms.” It was a way to see if the promoter had actually read the contract. They had a shitload of gear to tour with, so if they’re skipping one thing, it’s guaranteed they’re skipping something essential.
For those unfamiliar, Van Halen had a line in their rider that essentially said “no brown M&Ms.” It was a way to see if the promoter had actually read the contract. They had a shitload of gear to tour with, so if they’re skipping one thing, it’s guaranteed they’re skipping something essential.
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So excited for this! NYVGCC is putting together a really fun fundraiser stream next weekend. I'll be hanging out during it as we raise money for a great cause!
Join NYVGCC & special guests Saturday Sept. 19 at 1PM live on Twitch for an all day stream to support our Playing With Purpose Class of 2027.
Catch exclusive interviews as we stream all day to raise funds for the next generation of creators.
You can start donating today at bit.ly/pwpbts
Catch exclusive interviews as we stream all day to raise funds for the next generation of creators.
You can start donating today at bit.ly/pwpbts
September 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
So excited for this! NYVGCC is putting together a really fun fundraiser stream next weekend. I'll be hanging out during it as we raise money for a great cause!
Man, I remember watching this when it came out. I didn't know how to feel that TV was keeping a regular schedule in spite of all the chaos.
Either way, it's probably the best filler in the show. Fun fights and characters, but it also fleshes out some lore about Other World.
Either way, it's probably the best filler in the show. Fun fights and characters, but it also fleshes out some lore about Other World.
This is is Exhibit A in why "filler is GOOD," actually. Just a nice long extra stretch of "We'll get back the story when we're ready, for now it's a show about FIGHTING so now we're dumping out the sketchbook and doing **ANOTHER** Tournament. Oh hey look, a werewolf. Neat."
25 years ago on September 11, 2001, TV show 'Dragon Ball Z' aired episode "Tournament Begins"
September 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Man, I remember watching this when it came out. I didn't know how to feel that TV was keeping a regular schedule in spite of all the chaos.
Either way, it's probably the best filler in the show. Fun fights and characters, but it also fleshes out some lore about Other World.
Either way, it's probably the best filler in the show. Fun fights and characters, but it also fleshes out some lore about Other World.
In case I don't get to post later, I hope that everyone has a fantastic Rosh Hashanah! We all deserve a sweet new year. This is the time to celebrate with friends and family, but it's also the time to commit to trying something new. What do you want to achieve this year?
L'shana tova! 🍎🍯
L'shana tova! 🍎🍯
September 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
In case I don't get to post later, I hope that everyone has a fantastic Rosh Hashanah! We all deserve a sweet new year. This is the time to celebrate with friends and family, but it's also the time to commit to trying something new. What do you want to achieve this year?
L'shana tova! 🍎🍯
L'shana tova! 🍎🍯
When I got home from school on 9/11, my mom told me NOT to go out. But I had to see things for myself.
I took my bike to a nearby hill with a view of the city skyline. Nothing but smoke. I rode to the waterfront and looked toward NYC. A wall of pure gray. I'll always remember how surreal it felt.
I took my bike to a nearby hill with a view of the city skyline. Nothing but smoke. I rode to the waterfront and looked toward NYC. A wall of pure gray. I'll always remember how surreal it felt.
September 11, 2026 at 1:31 PM
When I got home from school on 9/11, my mom told me NOT to go out. But I had to see things for myself.
I took my bike to a nearby hill with a view of the city skyline. Nothing but smoke. I rode to the waterfront and looked toward NYC. A wall of pure gray. I'll always remember how surreal it felt.
I took my bike to a nearby hill with a view of the city skyline. Nothing but smoke. I rode to the waterfront and looked toward NYC. A wall of pure gray. I'll always remember how surreal it felt.
On the one hand, I'm bummed to hear that Wolverine isn't that great. I love Wolverine.
On the other hand, I don't know how a Wolverine game would impress people right now. We've had 20 years of really solid superhero adaptations. Was there a Wolverine story that folks were dying to play through?
On the other hand, I don't know how a Wolverine game would impress people right now. We've had 20 years of really solid superhero adaptations. Was there a Wolverine story that folks were dying to play through?
September 10, 2026 at 10:19 PM
On the one hand, I'm bummed to hear that Wolverine isn't that great. I love Wolverine.
On the other hand, I don't know how a Wolverine game would impress people right now. We've had 20 years of really solid superhero adaptations. Was there a Wolverine story that folks were dying to play through?
On the other hand, I don't know how a Wolverine game would impress people right now. We've had 20 years of really solid superhero adaptations. Was there a Wolverine story that folks were dying to play through?
Having a daughter is definitely my biggest life change in the past few years. Sometimes I think about how her childhood will be different than mine.
One cool thing: She'll never miss an episode of a TV show. That was such an annoyance! Although she won't build that sense of anticipation, either.
One cool thing: She'll never miss an episode of a TV show. That was such an annoyance! Although she won't build that sense of anticipation, either.
September 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Having a daughter is definitely my biggest life change in the past few years. Sometimes I think about how her childhood will be different than mine.
One cool thing: She'll never miss an episode of a TV show. That was such an annoyance! Although she won't build that sense of anticipation, either.
One cool thing: She'll never miss an episode of a TV show. That was such an annoyance! Although she won't build that sense of anticipation, either.
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Throw 2026 in the fucking garbage,.
Mike McFarland, voice of Master Roshi in Dragon Ball passes away at 56
The veteran English voice actor, known for Master Roshi, Buggy and Jean Kirstein, has reportedly passed away following his battle with glioblastoma.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Throw 2026 in the fucking garbage,.
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"We know we took your money, so give us more money," sure is some kind of corpo-think.
"The Customer Appreciation Sale... is made possible in part by tariff-related refunds. While Nintendo absorbed most tariff-related costs, the refunds helped make promotions like this one possible."
That's.... not how sales work. Such odd framing.
That's.... not how sales work. Such odd framing.
Adventure awaits! Nintendo of America announces Customer Appreciation Sale - News - Nintendo Official Site
Nintendo of America is excited to announce the Customer Appreciation Sale, one of our largest promotions ever, featuring 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles, plus savings on se...
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September 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
"We know we took your money, so give us more money," sure is some kind of corpo-think.
You can get a great phone for $500; you can get a perfectly decent phone for less than that.
$1,500 would buy you a pretty darn good vacation. You'll enjoy the vacation more in the long run.
$1,500 would buy you a pretty darn good vacation. You'll enjoy the vacation more in the long run.
Nobody needs a $2000 phone. No, you don't.
I'm not arguing whether or not it is worth $2k. I'm just saying, now is maybe the time to stop spending this kind of money on something you're going to use to send texts and take selfies with your cat.
I'm not arguing whether or not it is worth $2k. I'm just saying, now is maybe the time to stop spending this kind of money on something you're going to use to send texts and take selfies with your cat.
iPhone Duo begins at $1,999. Preorders Oct 16, out Oct 23
September 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
You can get a great phone for $500; you can get a perfectly decent phone for less than that.
$1,500 would buy you a pretty darn good vacation. You'll enjoy the vacation more in the long run.
$1,500 would buy you a pretty darn good vacation. You'll enjoy the vacation more in the long run.
We're going to be in peak gaming season pretty soon. What are folks looking forward to this year? I've been focusing more on my backlog lately, but I will try to make time for:
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- Final Fantasy Resonance
- Ocarina of Time Remake
How about you?
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- Final Fantasy Resonance
- Ocarina of Time Remake
How about you?
September 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
We're going to be in peak gaming season pretty soon. What are folks looking forward to this year? I've been focusing more on my backlog lately, but I will try to make time for:
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- Final Fantasy Resonance
- Ocarina of Time Remake
How about you?
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- Final Fantasy Resonance
- Ocarina of Time Remake
How about you?
I snagged a Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 pre-order! That's exciting. But in the process, I noticed that the "scalpers instantly buying all the special edition gaming gear" problem is alive and well. I thought that would have dissipated by now. Any theories on why it's still so prevalent?
September 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I snagged a Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 pre-order! That's exciting. But in the process, I noticed that the "scalpers instantly buying all the special edition gaming gear" problem is alive and well. I thought that would have dissipated by now. Any theories on why it's still so prevalent?
I finished Avowed over the long weekend, and I was pleasantly surprised. People didn't seem to love the game when it launched, but I wonder if they were expecting a full Pillars of Eternity III. It's a solid action/RPG, and it advances the overall Eora plot. I hope we get more stories in this world.
September 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM
I finished Avowed over the long weekend, and I was pleasantly surprised. People didn't seem to love the game when it launched, but I wonder if they were expecting a full Pillars of Eternity III. It's a solid action/RPG, and it advances the overall Eora plot. I hope we get more stories in this world.
Every time I think I'm done with Yakuza, I dive right back in after a few months. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is exactly what I want out of this series.
And making the playtime 30-ish hours rather than 60+ is a brilliant move. This is how long these games SHOULD be.
And making the playtime 30-ish hours rather than 60+ is a brilliant move. This is how long these games SHOULD be.
September 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Every time I think I'm done with Yakuza, I dive right back in after a few months. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is exactly what I want out of this series.
And making the playtime 30-ish hours rather than 60+ is a brilliant move. This is how long these games SHOULD be.
And making the playtime 30-ish hours rather than 60+ is a brilliant move. This is how long these games SHOULD be.
My wife and I went to Rockaway Beach yesterday. Crossed Jamaica Bay on a subway, swam in the ocean, ate on the waterfront, took a ferry back home. You get so used to thinking of NYC as "Manhattan and a few nearby neighborhoods," you forget how big and diverse it really is.
The world's your oyster!
The world's your oyster!
September 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
My wife and I went to Rockaway Beach yesterday. Crossed Jamaica Bay on a subway, swam in the ocean, ate on the waterfront, took a ferry back home. You get so used to thinking of NYC as "Manhattan and a few nearby neighborhoods," you forget how big and diverse it really is.
The world's your oyster!
The world's your oyster!
Hello, world! I took a long hiatus from social media, but I've got a few exciting projects in the works, and I'd love to share them with you.
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to getting back in touch with folks. What's new with you? For me:
- Got married
- Became a dad
- Still writing!
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to getting back in touch with folks. What's new with you? For me:
- Got married
- Became a dad
- Still writing!
August 31, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Hello, world! I took a long hiatus from social media, but I've got a few exciting projects in the works, and I'd love to share them with you.
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to getting back in touch with folks. What's new with you? For me:
- Got married
- Became a dad
- Still writing!
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to getting back in touch with folks. What's new with you? For me:
- Got married
- Became a dad
- Still writing!