Zach Ryan

Games, sports, movies, pop culture

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 I actually did late last year, put in about 10-12 hours and fell off again lol

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 Third person Halo? 🤢

There are things I like here, but also things I don't. For instance, the art direction for Forerunner architecture is way to sleek and shiny, when it's supposed to be ancient and weathered. Just one example. I'll still be buying it.

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 The problem is it's not a full pivot back. They're still flip flopping by keeping many games like Halo and Fable on PS, but then removing Gears and Clockwork? They've previously said "all future Halo titles will be on PlayStation." Do they have the guts to go back on that?

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @NightSkyKing_ It's a bit jarring. To be fair, I'm someone who hates recastings in anything because it breaks immersion. Maybe it will grow on me over time.

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 It was for the first hour, but since then it's slowed down quite a bit for me

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 I think the female lead trend was "bold" 10 years ago, but in 2026? Just look at Playstation's first party franchises and how they've basically gender swapped across the board.

It's not the end of the world, but it is an interesting observation

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @super_ramio Same as Crisis Core, wouldn't make sense. It will be Return.

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 6.5/10

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

#Pragmata (2026) review: 9/10

+ Unique, satisfying combat system (quick puzzles mid-combat)
+ Endearing characters, emotional storyline
+ Wide breadth of environments to explore

- Pacing had some brief issues in the middle section

@PRAGMATAgame

[The Witcher @thewitcher]

Medallion's humming... that can only mean one thing! It's time to announce The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past! ⚔️

This brand new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will take you to the Path with Geralt of Rivia once more. It’s being co-developed with @Fools_Theory and is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in 2027. Stay tuned for more information in late summer. ⏰

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @Variety

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 Exactly. If you can't take the heat, it's time to get out of the kitchen lol. Can't be a games critic at a major publication then be upset when people push back.

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @longislandviper @VectoredPromise I was watching the livestream as it happened in real-time

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@DiscussingFish @moinsyyed2025 Fake account

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@VectoredPromise @moinsyyed2025 Permanent death, meaning Advent Children = bad ending, FF7 Return = good ending

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @VectoredPromise If it's executed well, it can serve as a good addition to the big scene in Cloud's mind. Do I have full confidence they'll pull it off? Not necessarily lol

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @VectoredPromise There will be a major scene where Zack learns that he is not meant to be alive or in this timeline at all. He will go out with some heroic moment where he ends his timeline and effectively his own life so things can be set back on course

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @VectoredPromise He's going to be the main party member while Cloud is unconscious, then probably take some action to willingly sacrifice his branch timeline in order for the plot to move forward. Mark my words 🤣

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @ryrevue @Zesyph_J I did like the finale. It's probably between 8 and 8.5 for me as an episode. Think it's a bit unbelievable that Fisk's deal would stay in place after he brutally murdered dozens of people out in the open, though. Matt in prison is very interesting. Let's see where it goes.

[Zach Ryan @ZenithUltima]

@moinsyyed2025 @ryrevue @Zesyph_J I think Heather/Lady Muse could have been cut entirely. I'm also really noticing the drop from 13 eps to 8. Not enough Matt this season. Costume was sick, but he spent 90% of the season in it and a good amount of that was dialogue scenes.