On Button Mash/The Ringer-Verse, @matt-james.bsky.social and @jmrivera.bsky.social joined me to talk about 3 new IPs from international studios: Pragmata, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and Replaced.
• Capcom keeps killing it
• We miss the 1P FPS
• Is pixel art a personality?
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The finale of HANG UP AND LISTEN is out now. @benlindbergh.bsky.social assembled The Avengers of guests from the show's history to share one prediction each for the next 17 years of sports. It's been a pleasure to take a small role in the legacy of the podcast: slate.com/podcasts/han...
There are many reasons to support @ewpod.bsky.social on Patreon and every episode is amazing. This episode in particular, though, is such a delight. Loved every second of the interview with Dolly. I'd listen to her stories for another 3 hours. Listen and support if you can.
Our first episode for Patreon supporters (with a free preview for everyone) is up now. Here's where to sign up if you're interested in joining: patreon.com/effectivelyw...
In my defense, there's been more Major League Baseball in the last six days than in the previous six months
I like the challenge system. I'd prefer for it to stay. But I suspect it's going to be a gateway to full ABS.
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This is my most old-head take, too. 'Analytics' are great, but life isn't an open-book test.
ben is right and it's cool as hell to write "i have more information now and i changed my mind" 🤙
Some changes are coming to @ewpod.bsky.social, but don't worry! It's the same show, the same hosts, still no ads, and still three times a week. But as the show embarks on its 15th season, and its 10th year on Patreon, some changes are coming to how Effectively Wild funds itself. More here:
Ben is correct and he is correct for saying it
In-game scouting cards, pitch-calling from the dugout, and other forms of encroaching coaching/front-office interference on the field should be banned. I am not a crackpot.
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Miles is my tennis/Dexter/sci-fi soulmate, and I hope someone hires him soon because he's a great guy and a great writer, and also because I want to read his treatise on Season 5 of For All Mankind.
In-game scouting cards, pitch-calling from the dugout, and other forms of encroaching coaching/front-office interference on the field should be banned. I am not a crackpot.
www.theringer.com/2026/03/23/m...
The Preseason Predictions Game is now LIVE! Go to ewstats.com and fill out your ballot while listening along!
Had a highly engaging (for us, at least!) chat with @matt-james.bsky.social and @steveahlman.bsky.social about Crimson Desert: an ambitious, beautiful, confounding, unforgettable game.
You can play approximately 0.6% of Crimson Desert while you listen to this pod:
open.spotify.com/episode/29SQ...
Had a highly engaging (for us, at least!) chat with @matt-james.bsky.social and @steveahlman.bsky.social about Crimson Desert: an ambitious, beautiful, confounding, unforgettable game.
You can play approximately 0.6% of Crimson Desert while you listen to this pod:
open.spotify.com/episode/29SQ...
It was an honor to have hero @benlindbergh.bsky.social on Take Me In to the Ballgame, talking about "Charlie Brown's All Stars," his lifelong love of "Peanuts," time-traveling mystery solving, and other delights!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0a8aiu5...
A big Button Mash for a big week in gaming:
• @matt-james.bsky.social & @steveahlman.bsky.social on Marathon, live-service questions, and...console wars, again?
• @charlespulliam.bsky.social on Pokopia, Pokémon's past and future, and Switch 2
• Two "Rage Quit" rants
open.spotify.com/episode/1KpX...
Made a little guest appearance on this week's Button Mash to talk about the monsters that live in our pockets and hearts
A big Button Mash for a big week in gaming:
• @matt-james.bsky.social & @steveahlman.bsky.social on Marathon, live-service questions, and...console wars, again?
• @charlespulliam.bsky.social on Pokopia, Pokémon's past and future, and Switch 2
• Two "Rage Quit" rants
open.spotify.com/episode/1KpX...
Lot of fun to drop into the ringer-verse once more and talk about a fun video game, and being scared of the fun video game
Happy Resident Evil day to all who celebrate!
We played and finished Resident Evil Requiem.
I had a tremendously fun time talking about it with @benlindbergh.bsky.social and @jmrivera.bsky.social.
It feels great when a hyped game HITS.
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Hey! Listen! Enlisted fellow Legend of Zelda lovers @midimyers.com, @mackeza.bsky.social, and Zachary Small to p̶l̶a̶y̶ ̶F̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶S̶w̶o̶r̶d̶s̶ ̶A̶d̶v̶e̶n̶t̶u̶r̶e̶s̶ draft our favorite Links, bosses, dungeons, items, and more for the franchise's 40th birthday. Reminisce with us on Button Mash: open.spotify.com/episode/7h1Z...
Hey! Listen! Enlisted fellow Legend of Zelda lovers @midimyers.com, @mackeza.bsky.social, and Zachary Small to p̶l̶a̶y̶ ̶F̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶S̶w̶o̶r̶d̶s̶ ̶A̶d̶v̶e̶n̶t̶u̶r̶e̶s̶ draft our favorite Links, bosses, dungeons, items, and more for the franchise's 40th birthday. Reminisce with us on Button Mash: open.spotify.com/episode/7h1Z...
Very happy for R.J., whom I've known and Gchatted with almost daily for more than half of his life. Can't believe Screech the bald eagle mascot might meet him in person before I do.
Thanks, replied!
Sorry to bug you again, but I'm up against it timing-wise, so I figured I'd try one more message. If you follow back I could explain via DM, if that's easier!
