Mike and I at Summer Game Fest standing in front of an SGF backdrop

Mike and I will be at Summer Game Fest again this year holding it down for @passthecontroller.bsky.social.

Please feel free to hit my inbox / DMs if you have stuff at the show you want us to see!

Brenden, Mike, and Dom at PAX East 2026 handing one of their “best of pax east” awards to Kiln in the Double Fine booth

We have emerged from our PAX East 2026 week of recovery with our post-show recap and Best of PAX episode— available now wherever you listen to podcast and VOD on YouTube.

Search “pass the controller podcast” or go to: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Ken, Jesse, Eric, and I on the pax twitch creator stage

Finn, Mike, Eric, Charlie, Jenny, and I having cocktails at The Wig Shop

A photo of the panelists after our panel about the most Boston game

Michael R, Michael H, Michael D, Moises, Jesse, and I on the showfloor at PAX East

PAX East always feels like coming home. So many people who I’m lucky enough to call friends and colleagues convening in the city I love. I’m grateful and humbled to be included. Always in awe of everyone’s accomplishments in this space. It gives me hope the industry isn’t doomed. Until next time. ❤️

The most recent episode of the @passthecontroller.bsky.social podcast we talk about this and a little more as PAX approaches this week: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Ptc podcast cover #515 “it’s like gaming but in person” says the sign in front of PAX East 2025

Episode 515 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. The gang chats:

- Pokopia
- Marathon
- PAX East Survival Guide 2026

Listen & watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Wicked pissah games the most Boston game Thursday 3/26 @ 6pm in the condor theatre We have assembled a collection of expert massholes to debate what makes a game “Boston” and decide on the most “Boston” game Pictures and names of panelists Panelists: Bryan Lally, LSW (he/him) [Human Services Coordinator II] Michael O’Leary (he/him) [Social Coordinator, IGN] Brenden Groom (he/him) [Editor Host, Pass The Controller] Noris Sola (she/they) [Molecular Biologist and Researcher Pixel Artist] Steph Klimov (she/her) [VP of Media Relations Copy Editor, Boss Rush Media] Brian Thomas (he/him) [Social Creative Designer]

See you at PAX East 2026 next week!

Wicked Pissah Games: The Most Boston Game!

🗓️ Thursday March 26th
⏰ 6:00PM-7:00PM
📍 Condor Theatre

Panelists:
@lallysup.bsky.social
@michaelroleary.bsky.social
@begroom.bsky.social
@cephalopolis.bsky.social
@klimovauthor.bsky.social
@itzamebt.bsky.social

A screenshot of the newsletter, Syntax, showing an alumni profile on me.

I was recently interviewed by my alma mater, Suffolk University, and featured in the English Department’s newsletter, Syntax.

Pretty neat.

Shoutout to Aiko for reaching out and putting this together!

PTC Podcast card #514 featuring Resident Evil Requiem

Episode 514 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. The gang chats:

- Pokémon Pokopia impressions
- Resident Evil Requiem review
- & more!

Listen & watch: passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Mike and Brenden at Super Nintendo world

Happy Mario Day!

Michael and Brenden at pax wast 2015 with a sonic statue

As PAX East 2026 approaches this month— enjoy this PAX from the past (2015) of Michael and Brenden.

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🍹 Stop him! He's Absorbing the Planet's Lifestream!! YouTube video by CameroxnWithAnX

Someone's — hic — poisoned the life stream 🥴
Well, maybe not poisoned, but is it supposed to get ya this giddy?

Chicago was fun, but it's back to Midgard in #FinalFantasyVII for a recipe by @passthecontroller.bsky.social See y'all in a bit!

www.youtube.com/live/Ey2kax2...

“Play more indies” in Pokemon pokopia font

Looking forward to Pokémon Pokopia this week 🥹

Indie world 3/3/2026

Play More Indies. World

Play. More. Indies.

@passthecontroller.bsky.social

I don’t know why I am doing this to myself.

I’ve been playing Resident Evil Requiem and am not sure how I’m going to make it through this whole game.

PTC Podcast cover #510 - under the island

Episode 510 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available. Brenden, Mike, and Dom chat:

- Returning to Overwatch
- State of Play
- Under The Island Review

passthecontroller.io/podcast/

PTC Podcast cover #509 - spaceballs

Episode 509 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available! The gang chats the PTC Movie Club for January— Spaceballs!

passthecontroller.io/podcast/

There’s a sentiment among some locals that eyes on Minnesota are waning. The situation has NOT changed here.

Local resistance is tired, but of course never giving up. Please stay plugged into the news of the Minneapolis ICE occupation and donate where able.

We need endurance in this moment.

Pass the controller podcast 508 featuring dragon quest

A special bonus Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Spoilercast episode of the Pass The Controller Podcast has now landed.

@begroom.bsky.social is joined by @hokutolucas.bsky.social and @camfinalmix.bsky.social as they chat all things DQ VII Reimagined!

Mike and I also sat down to chat about the Tomodachi Life Direct an my thoughts on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

We also recorded a Spoilercast with @hokutolucas.bsky.social and @camfinalmix.bsky.social where we delve into some of the deeper story elements— this will release a little later!

Hovering around 80+ hours while tinkering around with things I missed and maxing out jobs— I’ve really enjoyed my time with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined despite some of its setbacks.

Would love if you checked out my review :)

PTC Podcast cover 507 featuring dragon quest 7 reimagined

Need more Dragon Quest VII Reimagined in your life? Maybe with a side of Tomodachi Life Living the Dream?

Episode 507 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available.

passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | Review Forging something new from the fragments of the past.

“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined isn’t the best game I’ve played in the series but showcases the essence of Dragon Quest— or at least what it is to me– in abundance.”

Read @begroom.bsky.social’s full review:

passthecontroller.io/2026/02/02/d...

With January’s wrapping up— what’ve you enjoyed playing the most so far this year?

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Ptc podcast episode cover 502 featuring GTA 6

Episode 502 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available! The gang places their predictions for 2026 with next year’s game selection on the line.

passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Metroid prime cover for ptc podcast 500 best of 2025

Episode 500 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is now available! The gang chats our favorite video game, music, movies, and more of 2025!

passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Demonschool cover for pass the controller podcast #499

Episode 499 of the Pass The Controller Podcast is here, the gang chats:

- Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review
- Demonschool Review
- & more!

passthecontroller.io/podcast/

Always humbled when someone like Diego asks me to contribute to something as special as this.

Look for my words about Lumines Arise amongst all of these amazing pieces.