sam-martinelli.bluesky.social

staff editor, @theflynews. Sometimes I write about games for @punishedbacklog. Otherwise, I tweet about mostly dumb stuff and sometimes smart stuff (he/him)

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

Hey if you wanna follow me elsewhere, check me out on Bluesky!

[The Punished Backlog @PunishedBacklog]

While we're excited about the #NintendoSwitch2, it's the perfect time to pay tribute to its predecessor! Read our list of The 23 Best Games on the Nintendo Switch: https://t.co/0W5jHNuLfA

#videogames in the 🧵 thread!

[The Punished Backlog @PunishedBacklog]

At a dark time for this industry, it's important to remember why we play games in the first place: to face setbacks, find new opportunities, and always hit continue.

To honor game devs and journalists alike, here are our top 50 #videogames ever:

https://t.co/lPoqj7tBlQ

[Amanda Tien (she/her) @amandajotien]

I wrote about why #DragonAge Inquisition @bioware deserves to be a bit higher than it was but alas. <3 Loved working on this #TheGameAwards #GOTY list with other writers at @PunishedBacklog!

[Amanda Tien (she/her) @amandajotien]

"Thank Goodness You're Here" is one of the most unhinged bits of content I've experienced in a while, and I absolutely loved it. I wrote why it's my Game of the Year at @PunishedBacklog. Great work @coalsupper @WontTodd @james_carbutt! #indiegames #goty https://t.co/hles16sbw0

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

Check out our latest edition of Punished Favorites, this time on one of my favorite gaming systems ever: the Nintendo DS!

[The Punished Backlog @PunishedBacklog]

20 years ago today, the Nintendo DS came out in North America and changed the gaming world forever. On its birthday, we at @PunishedBacklog decided to celebrate the 13 best games to ever grace the beloved handheld:

https://t.co/TcPIbJS76c

[The Punished Backlog @PunishedBacklog]

20 years ago today, the Nintendo DS came out in North America and changed the gaming world forever. On its birthday, we at @PunishedBacklog decided to celebrate the 13 best games to ever grace the beloved handheld:

https://t.co/TcPIbJS76c

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

@NintendoAmerica we have a super cool list here https://t.co/DDfOgyk5lF

[Brandon Streussnig @BrndnStrssng]

I’m gonna say it, gonna say it with love because it’s a lot of friends doing it, getting mad at folks for being exciting about the MI movies is some dork shit. It’s like one of two good blockbusters we have left. You guys don’t need to be Very Serious About Film 24/7

[shiv roy's bob @stellamilfburn]

this scene too

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

Here's my latest Punished Notes, with the main topic: There Is No Game For This Moment

[The Punished Backlog @PunishedBacklog]

In the midst of a tense political moment, what art can we turn to for an escape? In some cases, @sam_martinelli writes, we can't. The latest edition of Punished Notes: https://t.co/ZJ4mURKZYH

[Joel D. Anderson 🆓 @byjoelanderson]

The same people who likely whine about participation ribbon culture can’t help but show how entitled they feel to winning absolutely minor league extracurricular activities. If your daughter is going to be good at her chosen sport, I promise a trans girl isn’t going to stop her.

[mia🪐 @deedayman]

No explanation needed

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

@jaybeekeeper in2stellar?

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

@jaybeekeeper tenet 2? 2net?

[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

Don’t trust any Democrat who would throw our trans family under the bus. It is weak and cowardly to do so, when they should be standing with all people against MAGA fascism. Without exception.

To the trans community I say know this: I will always have your backs.

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

@RyanVanCamp @Srirachachau at least you might remember when everything was its own website!

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

at this point why not

[Stephen A Smith @stephenasmith]

Haaaaaa. Hey @AdamSchefter…….I’m Stephen A. Smith (@stephenasmith) and I approve this message!😀😀😀

[sam-martinelli.bluesky.social @sam_martinelli]

@jaybeekeeper the biggest star wars fans I know aren't even excited, it's so over