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Matt James

@matt-james.bsky.social

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Art (and some words) @ The Ringer sports/video games/political despair Often talking about fun video games on the Button Mash podcast

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@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 3:24 PM

@brianphillips.lolOct 9, 2026, 2:20 PMReposted by @matt-james.bsky.social

I wrote about Jim Bakker, whose parasocial style of grifter evangelism seemed freakish to mainstream society in the 80s and is now the machinery by which mainstream society operates

@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 7:01 PM

We’ve had a lot of games deal with grief very well in the past few years but I think what Forever Ago really nails is how connecting with others helps us reconnect with ourselves. The small moments of Forever Ago are the ones that will stick with me.

@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 6:59 PM

59. Forever Ago I didn’t connect with much of the first half of this game and its two-dimensional portrayal of love between the protagonists. The gameplay is also pure walking simulator (not a negative for me but not a positive). But this game made me CRY.

Alfred and his dog explore an abandoned pirate-themed theme park
@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 10:08 PMReposted by @matt-james.bsky.social

58. Well Dweller This is a real breezy metroidvania. The boss fights just want to show you a cool character design and an interesting moveset and let you continue on your way, rather than forcing you to play them 10+ times. As relaxing as you can get in the genre. Great map, clear objectives.

Glimmer the bird stands before a large being wearing a crown
@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 10:08 PM

58. Well Dweller This is a real breezy metroidvania. The boss fights just want to show you a cool character design and an interesting moveset and let you continue on your way, rather than forcing you to play them 10+ times. As relaxing as you can get in the genre. Great map, clear objectives.

Glimmer the bird stands before a large being wearing a crown
@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 6:55 PMReposted by @matt-james.bsky.social

57. Normal Golf Game Its fun, quirky tone is instantly apparent but what really grabbed me here is the control scheme. A good golf game lets you develop a feel for your shots and I couldn't believe how dialed in I eventually felt. I was so engrossed that I finished every challenge in this game.

The driver is used to hit a fade off the top of a hill
@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 6:55 PM

57. Normal Golf Game Its fun, quirky tone is instantly apparent but what really grabbed me here is the control scheme. A good golf game lets you develop a feel for your shots and I couldn't believe how dialed in I eventually felt. I was so engrossed that I finished every challenge in this game.

The driver is used to hit a fade off the top of a hill
@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 9:41 PMReposted by @matt-james.bsky.social

56. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve I had never played an Ace Combat before! I had a little trouble getting up to speed with it at first but I had an incredible time overall. The mission variety is crazy impressive for a genre that could easily feel stale. Exhilarating soundtrack! Weird PS2ish tone!

A fighter jet sits on the surface of an aircraft carrier
@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 9:41 PM

56. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve I had never played an Ace Combat before! I had a little trouble getting up to speed with it at first but I had an incredible time overall. The mission variety is crazy impressive for a genre that could easily feel stale. Exhilarating soundtrack! Weird PS2ish tone!

A fighter jet sits on the surface of an aircraft carrier
@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 4:42 AM

I’m not missing Prue at all

@benlindbergh.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 5:39 PMReposted by @matt-james.bsky.social

Gaming weeks don't get much busier or better than this: I Button Mashed with @matt-james.bsky.social and @steveahlman.bsky.social about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and Gears of War: E-Day. Spoiler: We liked them all. But which was our favorite?
open.spotify.com/s/WDCBiCe

@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 2:30 AM

Whole soundtrack absolutely bangs

@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 1:48 AM

IGOR SHESTERKIN GOAL! FINALLY!

@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 10:52 PM

Two of my favorite games of the past couple years. If you like figuring stuff out in a spooky setting you really can't do better than these two right here.

@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 3:03 AM

It’s nice to watch a man find peace 😂

@matt-james.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 1:38 AM

Mike Tomlin would literally ghost NBC if someone showed him Pokemon Pokopia

@matt-james.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 2:40 AM

They really should have a best of five series at least in the first round of the wnba playoffs but LIBERTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

@matt-james.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 2:19 AM

Liberty playing like they’re (rightfully) mad that none of them got to host SNL when they won

@matt-james.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 3:51 AM

I should get an extra win for winning my fantasy matchup while starting Drake Maye

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