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Cognition Dissemination: The HD-2D Renaissance – Damage Control Blog Square Enix made it clear how they’re still just getting started with embracing the format.

I posted on @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social about Square Enix’s embracement of the HD-2D style, with the recent titles they’ve recently announced and showcased, making it clear that they’re just getting started with them. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/cogn...

Cognition Dissemination: The HD-2D Renaissance Square Enix made it clear how they’re still just getting started with embracing the format.

Square Enix made it clear how they’re still just getting started with embracing the format.

Late post, but what are you watching or playing this weekend?

Half of the staff is out for Otakon this weekend. Needless to say, no livestreams until next week.

Though games on hand include Fire Emblem Engage and Raidou Remastered.

#weekend #Gaming #Otakon

Fighting Games Friday: Let’s Gawk at Marvel Tōkon – Damage Control Blog The upcoming Marvel fighter from Arc System Works is truly a sight to behold, now that there are plenty of gameplay demonstrations.

I posted on @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social about how great Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls looks, thanks to the Beginner’s Guide and all the gameplay videos from influencers. There’s a lot of potential here. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/figh...

Fighting Games Friday: Let’s Gawk at Marvel Tōkon The upcoming Marvel fighter from Arc System Works is truly a sight to behold, now that there are plenty of gameplay demonstrations.

The upcoming Marvel fighter from Arc System Works is truly a sight to behold, now that there are plenty of gameplay demonstrations.

Quarantine Control #279: Eyes of a Journey Since some of us are on a journey ourselves.

Since some of us are on a journey ourselves.

Channel J: The Zootopia/Beastars Shared Universe Theory It's more than just Zootopia and Beastars...

It's more than just Zootopia and Beastars...

A collage of drink icons with various animals hugging a bottle or can of their favorite beverage.

I've got a few spots open for these! Drop me a DM or comment if you're interested!

We've been streaming for six years now on Twitch. A little longer if you count our time on YouTube before we made the jump over. It's eye-opening to see how many streamers give up after a month, a year, and three years.

Congrats, Fraz! His follow up skeet lists some great tips on avoiding burnout.

That's a nice long run, congrats on 10 years of streaming!

Examples of Damage Control in Gaming: Payment Companies are Feeling It – Damage Control Blog Mastercard’s response to the gaming audience angry about game removals from Steam and Itch.io is a positive step. But it’s only a “step.”

ICYMI I wrote about how pressure from the gaming audience on payment companies following title removals from Steam and Itch are getting minor results, and why they need to keep going, for a @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social post. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/exam...

Friendly reminder that we streamers don't get to control what gets advertised during our ad breaks.

If you see a questionable ad on our channels, let us know and report them like below. We don't want them there either.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger, Angela goes all in on Chrono Trigger. Angela goes for another ending. Unfortunately, this will take longer to obtain because it can only be unlocked a decent way into the game. Plus, she also spends quite a bit of time talking to the Twitch chat DC Live! Chrono Trigger, Part 14-1

Part 14-1 of our Chrono Trigger livestream is now on YouTube. This stream is longer than usual, so we split it into two parts. In this part, we get the ending where Tata goes to Magus' castle alone. It doesn't go well for him.

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#VideoGames #RetroGaming #RPG

Examples of Damage Control in Gaming: Payment Companies are Feeling It Mastercard’s response to the gaming audience angry about game removals from Steam and Itch.io is a positive step. But it’s only a “step.”

Mastercard’s response to the gaming audience angry about game removals from Steam and Itch.io is a positive step. But it’s only a “step.”

Geek News Roundup: Evo 2025 Edition – Damage Control Blog Despite the hype, Evo 2025’s announcements were less Fierce hitters and more a series of Jabs. And Shorts.

ICYMI I wrote about all the fighting game announcements from Evo 2025, which were solid despite being lighter than expected, for a @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social post. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/geek... (No, I could not and would not resist that top image.)

Checking Out Killing Floor 3 Tonight! COME JOIN ME! LIVE NOW!

TWITCH twitch.tv/mike_hero
YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/live/kohranz...

RT & Share Plz!

Dehler55 - Twitch Casual nonsense & variety. Be respectful but relax & have a good time.

#twitch #twitchstreamer #streamer #playstaion #playstation2 #Nightshade #Shinobi #retro #ps2

www.twitch.tv/dehler55 Streaming Nightshade (PS2) the direct sequel to Shinobi

Geek News Roundup: Evo 2025 Edition – Damage Control Blog Despite the hype, Evo 2025’s announcements were less Fierce hitters and more a series of Jabs. And Shorts.

I posted on @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social about the fighting game announcements from Evo 2025, which were less heavy hitters and more a series of jabs. But there was some fun stuff here. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/geek...

Geek News Roundup: Evo 2025 Edition Despite the hype, Evo 2025’s announcements were less Fierce hitters and more a series of Jabs. And Shorts.

Despite the hype, Evo 2025’s announcements were less Fierce hitters and more a series of Jabs. And Shorts.

DC Live! Chrono Trigger, Part 14 (Final) Livestream – Damage Control Blog Tonight is my final Chrono Trigger livestream. Let's see how many endings I manage to get.

ICYMI I updated last night'sChrono Trigger livestreaming announcement on @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social with embedded video from Twitch. I ended up getting another five endings on stream which took about eight hours. Worth it? Yes for the game's 30th anniversary.

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The stream is over! We ran for 8.5 hours (with a half hour break) and got another five endings. In total we unlocked about 9 endings. Everyone was asleep, so we didn't raid anyone. No stream next Sunday due to Otakon. We'll be back on August 17 before another short break for Furrydelphia!

Game cover art from Chrono Trigger. The titular character, Crono, sword at the ready lunges at a large walrus-like monster. Behind him Princess Marle sets his sword ablaze while a knight named Frog (an anthropomorphic frog) is on his hands and knees, clutching his own sword. The text at the top of the screenshot says "Now Live! Twitch dot TV slash DamageControlBlog"

Chrono Trigger turned 30 this year. Let's cap off our celebration by grabbing as many endings as possible in new game plus. Come and hang out!

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#Livestream #TwitchStreamer #RPG #ChronoTrigger

DC Live! Chrono Trigger, Part 14 (Final) Livestream at 8 ET Tonight is my final Chrono Trigger livestream. Let's see how many endings I manage to get.

Tonight is my final Chrono Trigger livestream. Let's see how many endings I manage to get.

Fighting Games Fri… Saturday: The Cool Current Commonality in Evo 2025 News – Damage Control Blog This is one way for fighting games to veer into 2000s nostalgia.

ICYMI I wrote about how two announcements made early at Evo 2025 had a fun commonality, between Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. and the Capcom Fighting Collection 2, for a @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social post. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/figh...

Fighting Games Fri… Saturday: The Cool Current Commonality in Evo 2025 News This is one way for fighting games to veer into 2000s nostalgia.

This is one way for fighting games to veer into 2000s nostalgia.

fry from futurama is shown with a very serious look on his face Alt: Fry from Futurama is shown with a very serious look on his face as he narrows his eyes.

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Cognition Dissemination: The Specters Over the Partner Showcase – Damage Control Blog It was tough not to think about Game-Key Cards the entire time -- and the number of games announced overall.

ICYMI I wrote about the specters that hung over the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase that aired this week, specifically the inevitable Game-Key Cards and the lack of overall announcements, for a @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social post. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/cogn...

I'm getting close to the endgame in Fire Emblem Engage, though I'm not quite there yet. I have a number of chapters left, but I'm sure more Paralogues will unlock after I complete a few more of them.

Cognition Dissemination: The Specters Over the Partner Showcase – Damage Control Blog It was tough not to think about Game-Key Cards the entire time -- and the number of games announced overall.

I posted on @damagecontrolblog.bsky.social about the specters that hung over the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, mainly the Game-Key Cards and overall small number of new announcements. www.dcgameblog.com/2025/08/cogn...

Cognition Dissemination: The Specters Over the Partner Showcase It was tough not to think about Game-Key Cards the entire time -- and the number of games announced overall.

It was tough not to think about Game-Key Cards the entire time -- and the number of games announced overall.