#2026MediaThread
Forgot the #2026MediaThread again, gamers
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked (3DS game, 2011)
My 4th #12for12 game, recommended by @akvo.bsky.social! This was easily one of the games I've ever played, and I experienced every second of my time with it. I highly recommend this game to fans of this game. Real thoughts in the images
May 28, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Despite popular demand, I've decided to make another media thread for this year! I'll also start tagging things, so this will be the #2026MediaThread. Games that're part of the #12for12 challenge will also be tagged as such.
January 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Bound Destiny 1.5: Interlude (GBA romhack, 2026)
Full disclosure, the authors are good friends of mine, but I loved this! The story and character writing are Bound Destiny's greatest strengths IMO, so it's amazing that Chuji and Akvo have written dialogue that captures each (1/2)
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August 17, 2026 at 7:53 PM
#2026MediaThread number 2!!
Tiny Swords SMAAASH! (board game, 2017)
This is really cute, though I'm not sure it's "good"? It felt like games were over way too fast unless you played well, but what good play looks like is unclear to me. I suspect we were missing some important rules or strategies the rule book didn't hint at
January 6, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Echoes of Yesterday (DS romhack, 2025)
Another game RetroAchievements gave me an excuse to replay, thanks to an excellent new set by @chuji.bsky.social! I feel the same way I did the first time I played it (see below). You should play this!! (1/2) #2026MediaThread
May 22, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Later Alligator (PC game, 2019)
I watched my boyfriend play through this a while back, but I forgot how charming it was. It's just a collection of minigames and goofy, expressively animated characters. It's also kinda perfect to play through with people and take turns doing voices!
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April 7, 2026 at 1:33 AM
To the Moon (PC game, 2011)
This definitely dates itself in a lot of ways, but it's still a good story well told. The central concept (traveling backwards through someone's memories) is such a good one that I guess they made two more games about it?
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June 22, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Bad End Theater (PC game, 2021)
Some friends and I read through this together and it was really cute! This kinda feels made for Tumblr, with all the connotations that carries? It's the video game equivalent of a cupcake, and I like cupcakes #2026MediaThread
February 9, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Gato Roboto [Archipelago] (PC game, 2019)
This is an adorable little Metroidvania I played on Switch, and makes a great multiworld game. Or, at least, it probably does if the generator doesn't put your missiles (needed to progress past the small starting area) late in someone (1/2)
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June 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Fire Emblem: Bound Destiny (GBA romhack, 2023)
My 3rd #12for12 game, recommended by @chuji.bsky.social! It's another one I might not have played otherwise, but I loved* it! YOU should play this if you're a Pokémon furry, Fire Emblem fan, or both. (1/2)

*See full thoughts in reply
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March 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Lil Gator Game + In the Dark DLC (Switch game, 2022+2026)
I played the base game immediately on its release, and was glad to have a reason to replay it because it's just a delight, a sweet little few-hour-long adventure that's exactly as long as it needs to be. They basically (1/2) #2026MediaThread
February 15, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Mina the Hollower (PC game, 2026)
This is really good!! It's fairly long as indie games go, but doesn't overstay its welcome; and it's challenging but rarely feels unfair. There are great ideas old and new, and it's surprising and funny, for the whole playthrough. #2026MediaThread (1/2)
June 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Dragon Warrior [i.e., Quest] (NES game, 1986)
The first of my #12for12 games, recommended by @moxsully.bsky.social! This is what I'd call a Nintendo Power game (you need a guide to beat it), and one that makes me grateful for fast-forward in emulators. LOTS of grinding, which (1/2)
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January 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM
SGDQ 2026 (event)
I say it every time, but I mean it: GDQ is something beautiful. There's nothing in the world like it. I was especially glad to see them finally, explicitly address the genocide in Gaza this time, something that's felt conspicuously absent from a fundraiser for MSF.
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July 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Powered Investigations (fanfiction, 2024-ongoing)
A kinda-mystery, kinda-drama, kinda-slice-of-life story about Pokémon teen investigators. I highly recommend it if you enjoy having Big Feelings about Pokémon, which is to say, if you're a PMD fan. (1/2)
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September 9, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Gecko Gods (PC game, 2026)
This has light puzzles and platforming, and VERY light combat, but mostly it's about being a little lizard, exploring, climbing on walls, breaking pots, and eating bugs. Sometimes, that's exactly what you need. It has surprisingly good music, too! #2026MediaThread
May 25, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Celeste (Open World AP) (PC game, 2018+2025)
This was my third time playing through Celeste, and my first ever Archipelago! Finding creative ways around obstacles in the absence of important level mechanics has given me an even deeper appreciation for this game's movement. (1/2) #2026MediaThread
February 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Goodboy Galaxy (Switch game, 2026*)
A level-based Metroidvania which constantly *takes away* one of your abilities (jumping, shooting, or shield) temporarily. This leads to twisting, mazelike level design that's almost as clever as it is confusing and frustrating.
*2023 on PC/GBA
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August 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Deltarune Chapter 5 (PC game, 2026)
I heard some people didn't like this, and I'm not sure why? Probably anything would've felt like a bit of a letdown after the delirious heights of Chapter 4 and a year's wait, but it was still very good overall.
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June 26, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Golden Sun (GBA game, 2001)
This was one of my favorite games as a kid, but it definitely still holds up. The Djinn/Summon system is ingenious, and it's kind of amazing what they managed to squeeze out of the GBA. Next up: TLA (and maybe replaying Dark Dawn for the first time) (1/2) #2026MediaThread
January 24, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Viewfinder (PC game, 2023)
I've yet to find a first-person puzzle game I didn't like. This one has some really cool mechanical ideas, and I don't think it even really explores them completely, as none of the puzzles are especially hard. The story didn't do much for me, there's (1/2)
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January 19, 2026 at 4:05 AM
I finally put together the graphic for my #12for12 games! Thank you to everyone who gave a recommendation! #2026MediaThread
January 8, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Cobalt Core (PC game, 2023)
The 6th game in my #12for12 challenge, recommended by @bananarray.bsky.social! It turns out all you had to do to get me into a roguelike deckbuilder was make it about furries in space and give it an amazing soundtrack. The combinations of characters (1/2)
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July 15, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 (stream)
I know I say this for every one of these, but it's just so nice to have two weeks a year that are so unrelentingly positive, and inclusive, and fun. I caught even less of this live than usual, so any VOD recommendations would be appreciated lol #2026MediaThread
January 11, 2026 at 7:52 AM
UFO 50 (PC game, 2024)
A great game to play with your partner(s) over the course of a week, because it's actually 50 games! I probably won't get it myself, since I'd force myself to get all golds, if not all cherries. There are several games I'd like to play more of, though
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 AM