Russell Irving
@rginteger.bsky.social
Husband, Father of two, Atlanta Falcons masochist & player of video games. Lover of Final Fantasy. Newbie Warhammer painter.
You can find me streaming video games over at https://www.twitch.tv/deefunct
Mors veritatis et integritatis
You can find me streaming video games over at https://www.twitch.tv/deefunct
Mors veritatis et integritatis
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
A fun remake (2005) that defines the 3rd Ys entry into a single game. The signature, shredding soundtrack is intact from the series origins & the combat is much improved from the bump system. A surprising amount of VA, most of which is very good. Beware some BS boss fights.
A fun remake (2005) that defines the 3rd Ys entry into a single game. The signature, shredding soundtrack is intact from the series origins & the combat is much improved from the bump system. A surprising amount of VA, most of which is very good. Beware some BS boss fights.
September 22, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
A fun remake (2005) that defines the 3rd Ys entry into a single game. The signature, shredding soundtrack is intact from the series origins & the combat is much improved from the bump system. A surprising amount of VA, most of which is very good. Beware some BS boss fights.
A fun remake (2005) that defines the 3rd Ys entry into a single game. The signature, shredding soundtrack is intact from the series origins & the combat is much improved from the bump system. A surprising amount of VA, most of which is very good. Beware some BS boss fights.
I'm not much of a Pokémon person, but my son is & trying to buy him cards at retail prices has been nigh on impossible the last couple of years, and I refuse to pay scalpers for anything. So it warms the cockles of my heart to see so many of them having a full meltdown about the recent set. Enjoy!!
September 20, 2026 at 9:34 AM
I'm not much of a Pokémon person, but my son is & trying to buy him cards at retail prices has been nigh on impossible the last couple of years, and I refuse to pay scalpers for anything. So it warms the cockles of my heart to see so many of them having a full meltdown about the recent set. Enjoy!!
Pyre
Balls (or should that be Orbs?) to Hades, Pyre for me has been Supergiant's best game. Interesting, multi-faceted characters, a richly developed world, sportsball with RPG elements & choices that really do matter. A genuine hidden gem. Glorious music, truly glorious.
Balls (or should that be Orbs?) to Hades, Pyre for me has been Supergiant's best game. Interesting, multi-faceted characters, a richly developed world, sportsball with RPG elements & choices that really do matter. A genuine hidden gem. Glorious music, truly glorious.
July 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Pyre
Balls (or should that be Orbs?) to Hades, Pyre for me has been Supergiant's best game. Interesting, multi-faceted characters, a richly developed world, sportsball with RPG elements & choices that really do matter. A genuine hidden gem. Glorious music, truly glorious.
Balls (or should that be Orbs?) to Hades, Pyre for me has been Supergiant's best game. Interesting, multi-faceted characters, a richly developed world, sportsball with RPG elements & choices that really do matter. A genuine hidden gem. Glorious music, truly glorious.
Found it! Can't be many of these in the UK I imagine
June 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Found it! Can't be many of these in the UK I imagine
I have one of these tucked away somewhere, a 1996 Pinnacle 'Jeff George' brass coin
June 14, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I have one of these tucked away somewhere, a 1996 Pinnacle 'Jeff George' brass coin
Battle Chef Brigade
A bit outside of my comfort zone this one, though pleasantly surprised by well written the story was. Decent voice acting accompanies a host of characters that are... sparsely animated, though not so much as to ruin the vibe. Game mechanics are fun, if a little dry by the end
A bit outside of my comfort zone this one, though pleasantly surprised by well written the story was. Decent voice acting accompanies a host of characters that are... sparsely animated, though not so much as to ruin the vibe. Game mechanics are fun, if a little dry by the end
May 15, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Battle Chef Brigade
A bit outside of my comfort zone this one, though pleasantly surprised by well written the story was. Decent voice acting accompanies a host of characters that are... sparsely animated, though not so much as to ruin the vibe. Game mechanics are fun, if a little dry by the end
A bit outside of my comfort zone this one, though pleasantly surprised by well written the story was. Decent voice acting accompanies a host of characters that are... sparsely animated, though not so much as to ruin the vibe. Game mechanics are fun, if a little dry by the end
Right now, it's either VW ID7 Tourer or a Dacia Jogger. The practicality of both makes the Dad in me bristle with excitement (7 seats, roof bars as standard, look at the boot space!!! Etc)
April 22, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Right now, it's either VW ID7 Tourer or a Dacia Jogger. The practicality of both makes the Dad in me bristle with excitement (7 seats, roof bars as standard, look at the boot space!!! Etc)
Either the mixed kebab from the Turkish place I went to at the weekend, or the stupid burger (which looks stupid, but tastes fucking great)
April 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Either the mixed kebab from the Turkish place I went to at the weekend, or the stupid burger (which looks stupid, but tastes fucking great)
Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Finally. Ninjas. ACS is a very polished game, with sublime combat & a beautifully realised version of Japan. Despite some shortfalls in story & character development, there's still a flair for the dramatic. Bordering on great, ACS feels like a game of unfulfilled potential
Finally. Ninjas. ACS is a very polished game, with sublime combat & a beautifully realised version of Japan. Despite some shortfalls in story & character development, there's still a flair for the dramatic. Bordering on great, ACS feels like a game of unfulfilled potential
March 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Finally. Ninjas. ACS is a very polished game, with sublime combat & a beautifully realised version of Japan. Despite some shortfalls in story & character development, there's still a flair for the dramatic. Bordering on great, ACS feels like a game of unfulfilled potential
Finally. Ninjas. ACS is a very polished game, with sublime combat & a beautifully realised version of Japan. Despite some shortfalls in story & character development, there's still a flair for the dramatic. Bordering on great, ACS feels like a game of unfulfilled potential
I think Ian posted them online
March 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM
I think Ian posted them online
Fairytale of New York
March 18, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Fairytale of New York
It's already taken that turn from the look of it...
March 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM
It's already taken that turn from the look of it...
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO
February 27, 2026 at 8:10 AM
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO
Transistor
The DNA for Hades is right here. Transistor almost feels like an art-house project, with it's cyberpunk x art nouveau styling & abstract approach to providing details about what's going on in the world. Beautiful to look at, gorgeous music, clever combat. Cumbersome UI & short. Wonderful
The DNA for Hades is right here. Transistor almost feels like an art-house project, with it's cyberpunk x art nouveau styling & abstract approach to providing details about what's going on in the world. Beautiful to look at, gorgeous music, clever combat. Cumbersome UI & short. Wonderful
February 26, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Transistor
The DNA for Hades is right here. Transistor almost feels like an art-house project, with it's cyberpunk x art nouveau styling & abstract approach to providing details about what's going on in the world. Beautiful to look at, gorgeous music, clever combat. Cumbersome UI & short. Wonderful
The DNA for Hades is right here. Transistor almost feels like an art-house project, with it's cyberpunk x art nouveau styling & abstract approach to providing details about what's going on in the world. Beautiful to look at, gorgeous music, clever combat. Cumbersome UI & short. Wonderful
Citizen Sleeper
Like a digital Steve Jackson Fighting Fantasy novel, but with RPG mechanics & decisions that matter. Emotional & thought provoking, Citizen Sleeper had me hooked with it's well written dialogues, detailed art & hauntingly beautiful music. A 'Sleeper' hit one might say!
Like a digital Steve Jackson Fighting Fantasy novel, but with RPG mechanics & decisions that matter. Emotional & thought provoking, Citizen Sleeper had me hooked with it's well written dialogues, detailed art & hauntingly beautiful music. A 'Sleeper' hit one might say!
February 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Citizen Sleeper
Like a digital Steve Jackson Fighting Fantasy novel, but with RPG mechanics & decisions that matter. Emotional & thought provoking, Citizen Sleeper had me hooked with it's well written dialogues, detailed art & hauntingly beautiful music. A 'Sleeper' hit one might say!
Like a digital Steve Jackson Fighting Fantasy novel, but with RPG mechanics & decisions that matter. Emotional & thought provoking, Citizen Sleeper had me hooked with it's well written dialogues, detailed art & hauntingly beautiful music. A 'Sleeper' hit one might say!
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!
February 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!
Well it took long enough to get here, but it was well worth the wait! Is it a masterpiece? Not quite. Some peculiar control mechanic, skill & economy choices, along with some pacing issues mar what is otherwise a great game. Incredible soundtrack & even more beautiful art!