Shaz @ Pixel Swish

Question: What are three games that, if they did a three-way fusion DBZ style, would make your perfect video game?

Here are mine:

#gaming

Playing Patapon 1 on the PS Vita

PATA PATA PATA PON!

YouTube video by Pixel Swish I Went Back to Playing the PS Vita in 2025 for No Reason

This one’s for you, @gameovergreggy.bsky.social

Appreciate it! The A1X looks like a beast. A bit tough to get your hands on but will definitely look into it. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽

This is a fun one! Here are mine, nice to meet ya 🤙🏽

@kepler-interactive.bsky.social

‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Is A Love Letter To Gaming Greatness | The Pixel Swish Review Shaz reviews Sandfall Interactive’s debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. A game who takes a lot of inspiration from classic JRPGs like Persona and Nier, but injects some modern Dark Soul…

For all its inspirations and nods to gaming's past greats, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 never feels derivative. Instead, it stands on its own as a product that feels thoroughly unique, and is a triumphant achievement for Sandfall Interactive.

Watch/Read my full review here:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a good ass video game.

That is all, as you were.

‘South of Midnight’ Is Special, But Not Perfect – The Pixel Swish Review South of Midnight is a tremendous achievement in audiovisual design whose narrative explores poignant themes of generational trauma and perseverance, writes Shaz from Pixel Swish.

Though some gameplay and narrative woes keep ‘South of Midnight’ from being perfect, it’s still a tremendous achievement and an experience I won’t soon forget. Hope Xbox know they have something special here and invest in a sequel.

My full review is out. Give it a read/watch here 👇🏽

Let’s gooo!

I am flabbergasted

A little over halfway through South of Midnight. Really digging it. @compulsiongames.bsky.social have done something unique here. Also, that soundtrack 👌🏽Review coming soon 👀

YouTube video by Pixel Swish Assassin’s Creed Shadows Does Dual Protagonists Right (and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Doesn’t)

The most striking element about playing through Rift Apart and then going right into AC Shadows was the difference in approach to the dual protagonist setup each developer took.

It’s not often I praise Ubisoft, but I gotta give props to ‘em this time for making Yasuke and Naoe feel so unique.

All the PR Nintendo’s spewing about the “considerations” they took into account about Switch 2 not having an OLED is BS.

Y’all just wanna sell us fools a Switch 2 OLED in two years. And I, a fellow fool, am gonna snag that damn thing day one.

Shot in Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s Photo Mode

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one helluva pretty game.

WHATEVER THEY'RE PAYING THE ASSASSIN'S CREED SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ITS NOT ENOUGH

…aaand he’s got it, in less than 3 minutes into the 4th lol.

LeBron has 12 minutes to score 7 points to keep his streak alive. There’s no way he doesn’t do this right? Right?! #lakers

Raw Story v @RawStory Follow Errol Musk, the father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, believes that his son can't be racist due to his past relationships with "Black servants" who worked for the family in apartheid South Africa.

Ngl “I can’t be racist, some of my best friends were slaves” is a good bit.

In Praise of 'The Pitt' Episode 12 and People Who Know What They're Doing A shooting at a music festival challenges the ED doctors to rise to the occasion — and makes for an hour of sensational, gripping television.

Great read for Pitt fans. This show is the best competence porn you will ever see.

“Black Bag” was a solid time. Slick, well-paced, and sharply written. Fassbender and Blanchett had damn good chemistry, too.

YouTube video by Pixel Swish In Praise of Mafia III’s Voice Acting

The Mafia games have always excelled in their writing, direction, and vocal performances. Taking some of its gameplay shortcomings aside, Mafia III’s performances do such a tremendous job of bringing this world to life. Really proud of how this video turned out.

Completely agree and I don’t even care much for Bethesda-esque Western RPGs, but Avowed has been such a treat.

1. Nier Automata
2. Spiritfarer
No. 3 is tough! But it’s probably between the two CD Projekt REDs: Witcher 3 & Cyberpunk 2077.

You can not find fucking common ground with people who believe you and other marginalized folks should be suffering and eventually, dead.

I Tried Gaming On A Chromebook Chromebooks have historically been known as cheap, under-powered laptop alternatives. Google is looking to change that sentiment with their new Chromebook Plus initiative. But can these devices han…

I have a thing for trying to play games on devices not widely known as gaming machines. Not sure what that is—maybe it’s the thrill of getting something to work. Well, having been the owner of a Chromebook for a little over a year, I thought to do some unnecessary testing. Here’s how it went:

Ralph Fiennes in Conclave

I know Adrien Brody’s Oscar win was significant due it being somewhat of a comeback for him, which is cool. But boy was Ralph Fiennes absolutely incredible in Conclave.

With no Reaves, too. I knew Luka + Bron would work, but thought it would take more time.

This looks dope! Champloo has been on my watchlist forever; guess it’s finally time for me as well.