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Schedule for Oct. 16th to Nov. 1st! Monday: #Subnautica Tuesday: #Left4Dead2 Wednesday: #Zelda Majora's Mask Thursday: #VampireSurvivors Friday: #ResidentEvil Saturday: #Castlevania Belmont's Curse Sunday: Probably break I'm gonna go insane this Halloween season. Worth it!

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As it turns out I'm in a super good spot! I built the Neptune cockpit, finally met the Sea Emperor, and have 2 out of the 5 plants needed to hatch the eggs, so I think I can finish #Subnautica next time LET'S GOOOOO! Thanks for watching, and tune in tomorrow for #Left4Dead2! See ya!

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By no means am I thalassophobic, but holy hell is #Subnautica starting to get a bit too creepy. Worst part is, WHERE DO I FIND THE SEA EMPRESS?! I DON’T KNOW. So let’s spend the stream freaking out! Stream starts at 8PM EST, see you soon! www.youtube.com/live/IXmpr7E...

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(BLUESKY WHY DO YOUTUBE LINKS STILL LOOK LIKE THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS) Also streaming Subnautica to Twitch tonight at the same time, 8PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

Okay, to hell with that mod pack, that was scary. Legitimately scary. Most of what I saw on stream tonight was not good for my heart and soul, and if I have trauma, I'm haunting @championwiggles.bsky.social forever. Thanks for watching, and tune in tomorrow for #Subnautica! See ya!

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Sunday fun-day collab day! Back to Lethal Company with the homies, because capitalistic horror is a kind of horror that can be made funny for one's amusement, by which I mean yours. At least I know I can wander off and survive this time! Stream starts at 9PM EST, see you soon! youtu.be/XmBjORlhFCc

(LOOK AT MY YOUTUBE LINK, BLUESKY, YOU ARE NOT FUCKING HELPING) Also streaming Lethal Company to Twitch tonight at the same time, 9PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

youtu.beHayaku! Island of Darkness Playtest DemoYouTube video by Pause & Effect

I tried Hayaku! Island of Darkness by Pizia! Metroidvania platforming mixed with speed platforming equivalent to Mega Man X and Zero is such a fun combination, and it being retro-inspired by those games is also a great time! Try it if you can, and enjoy the video! youtu.be/rzgz1cS1Llo

In tonight's #Zelda: Majora's Mask stream I conquered Great Bay Temple, Ikana Canyon, Bottom of the Well, the Swamp Spider House, Ikana Castle, and Stone Tower up to the warp IN ONE CYCLE! Tune in next week when I run more of it! Thanks for watching, and tune in Sunday for #LethalCompany! See ya!

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I've met with a terrible fate, which is what happens when YOU PLACE A DUNGEON INSIDE A GIANT MECHANICAL FISH!!! Starting #Zelda: Majora's Mask tonight with Great Bay Temple and running the land of the dead from there! Stream starts at 8PM EST, see you soon! youtu.be/GjbWNexWiD8

(GOD FUCKING DAMMIT BLUESKY, FIX YOUR YOUTUBE PREVIEWS) Also streaming Zelda: Majora's Mask tonight on Twitch at the same time, 8PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

The demos I played this time were half hit, half miss. There were some interesting games in this Steam Next Fest, and I'll provide all those games in the description and the responses, so keep an eye on those! Thanks for watching, and tune in tomorrow for #Zelda! See ya!

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(Crap, I meant to share the link to tonight's stream THREE HOURS AGO!) I'm playing more demos for #SteamNextFest tonight, some I was asked to play and some out of genuine interest! Last night was fun, so let's keep the good time rolling! Stream starts at 8PM EST, see you soon! youtu.be/o0Nr5i5Y_Tk

store.steampowered.comCramped on SteamEat the pigs to survive this oppressive concrete world. A short and surreal FPS.

I hesitate to even talk about this one, but Cramped by Luna Garcyn: store.steampowered.com/app/4940270/... Couldn't even play five minutes of it. Interesting time, don't get me wrong, but I was ultimately disgusted by its premise of eating dead bodies to heal and proceed, so I don't recommend.

store.steampowered.comMilitsioner on SteamEvery move you make is being followed by a Colossal Policeman. Anger, flatter, disappoint, deceive or even romance him to escape in this kafkaesque immersive sim.

I also took another look at Militsioner by TALLBOYS and @cr-games.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/app/1373530/... Now that I've played it again, I see its open-endedness for what it is, and got hit with decision paralysis, but I recommend giving it a try, it's still unique!

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store.steampowered.comToziuha Night: Nosferatu's Curse on SteamEight years have passed since the battle against Dracula, the hero of Transylvania who succumbed to the power of darkness. However, peace is once again in danger. A pair of young alchemists will fight...

Toziuha Night: Nosferatu's Curse by Danny Garay: store.steampowered.com/app/4731980/... This is a nifty throwback to the old 2D Castlevanias, but I wish I could have played more of it. Could only play a bit before a bug prevented me from changing modes and playing more. Oh well.

store.steampowered.comUNBIASED on SteamSalvation or Damnation? Measure the worth of human souls in this psychological anime & FMV visual novel about moral dilemma! Will you allow your prejudices to call the shots? Or can you remain unb...

Unbiased by @theotherworld-dev.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/app/4833340/... Was drawn in by the art, and uh...all I can say is that the game has an interesting story and point of morality to tell, but the storytelling itself wasn't for me. Worth keeping an eye on, though.

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store.steampowered.comSolace Creek on SteamA PSX-stylized horror mystery set in the lonely Taraset Station. Haunted by a monstrous presence, with six mysterious red coins, you embark on a tense and deliberate journey. Solace Creek is a retro-i...

Solace Creek by @starlitstudio.bsky.social and @monstertheater.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/app/3004130/... A nifty throwback to PSX-era horror that I want to see more of, but audio issues prevented me from fully enjoying this one. Still worth keeping an eye on!

store.steampowered.comLeaping Dungeon on SteamLeaping Dungeon is a frog themed bullet heaven with lots of jumping and roguelike dungeon exploration in the world of frogs vs flies. Wield 6 weapons and 3 tongues at the same time. Beat rooms swarmin...

Leaping Dungeon by @tinyfroggames.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/app/4417660/... Vampire Survivors gameplay meets Binding of Isaac dungeon crawling meets frogs and frog things! It's silly for a roguelike, and I like silly, so I recommend!

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store.steampowered.comDrowned Lake Demo on SteamTurn on your camera and face the ██████ waters of the Drowned Lake. Play as one of three characters: fish, explore, gather resources, and follow clues to a missing documentarian. Survive found-footage...

Games played on stream: Drowned Lake by @monumentalcollab.bsky.social and @cr-games.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/app/4335180/... Point-and-click adventure meets psychological horror in this dark and twisted, almost Lovecraftian-esque game. It's hard to describe, but give it a try!

Also playing demos for Steam Next Fest live on Twitch at the same time, 8PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

I played quite a bit of demos tonight, and I'm gonna be playing more TOMORROW! I'll also make sure I link all the games I played in the responses and the description of the stream, and the #SteamNextFest goodness continues tomorrow, so stay tuned for it! Thanks for watching!

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#SteamNextFest RETURNETH! I got some games I’ve curated and some games that I’ve been asked to play, and over the next two days I’ll be playing them live, so this’ll be fun! Stream starts at 8PM EST, see you soon! www.youtube.com/live/OKMh-Ll...

store.steampowered.comMomotaro and the Oni Island on SteamA bubble shooter roguelite based on the Japanese folktale. Throw orbs into the board to chain matches, play fire, water and plant against each other, and pick your path across Oni Island with companio...

Momotaro and the Oni Island by @nigirigames.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/4939960/... If Bubble Bobble was a match-3 puzzle roguelike, it would be this game, and I appreciated being able to stop and take my time with the strategy of it all! Overall a fun, calming time!

store.steampowered.comspin.exe on SteamBuild a battle top in your garage. Draft cassette tapes and wire them into its brain. Pull the cord, and it fights the tournament on its own. A roguelike strategy game where you win on the workbench, ...

spin.exe by Ivory Crow Games LLC store.steampowered.com/app/4619410/... Beyblade, but as an incremental physics-based auto-battler. Build your top, throw down against the competition across tournaments, and become either an immovable object or an unstoppable force against your foes!

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Militsioner by TALLBOYS and @cr-games.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/1373530/... It's hard to describe this game. Roguelike? Surrealist horror? Strategy? Stealth? Immersive? This game felt unique in its approach and I hardly think there's anything like it. Definitely give it a try!

store.steampowered.comCanvas City on SteamCanvas City is a turn-based tactics RPG where movement is core to the strategy. Grind rails, launch off ramps, and use every part of the map to your advantage as you outsmart rival crews and take back...

Canvas City by @disc2games.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/3226830/... Jet Set Radio meets Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics in this super stylish strategy RPG! Do tricks, tag walls, punch the competition, and flip the middle finger to the law with art and style! Give it a try!

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store.steampowered.comGarden Souls on SteamGarden Souls is a 2D action roguelite focused on fast combat, stylish combos and build crafting. Choose one of the four Garden Princesses, unlock new strikes, combine elements and adapt your combat st...

Garden Souls by @staterastudio.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/4362210/... A roguelite after my own heart! Lots of metroidvania conventions and roguelike features reminiscent of Spiritfall and Dead Cells, and I enjoyed this one! Looking forward to seeing what comes of this!

store.steampowered.comIronfront Express on SteamCustomize and upgrade the Ironfront Express to kingdom come in this bullet-hell, tower-defense roguelite. Engineer and command the Ironfront Express in a unique take on lane defense, where you upgrade...

Ironfront Express by @chemicalburnlabs.bsky.social and @monstertheater.bsky.social store.steampowered.com/app/4548190/... Very unique gameplay concept for a roguelike, and while I do think it's cool, I got hella overstimulated with it. Cool game overall, but not for the faint of eyes.

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store.steampowered.comMeat Safari on SteamMeat Safari is a multiplayer open-world restaurant simulator! Hunt ingredients, cook meat, stack cargo, and race across Meat World solo or in 4-player online co-op. Choose your driver and vehicle, and...

Games played on stream: Meat Safari by @goblinruntgames.com store.steampowered.com/app/5200400/... Turn both farm and wild animals into roadkill to create food for a delivery service! It made me laugh, but there's only so much I can do by myself. Better with friends!

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‪Also streaming these Steam Next Fest demos tonight on Twitch at the same time, 8PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

youtu.beGravity Circuit 2 DemoYouTube video by Pause & Effect

I tried Gravity Circuit 2 by @gravitycircuit.bsky.social and @dearvillagers.com! I'll keep my thoughts in the response, but in short, this demo is great and everyone should try it, especially if they liked the first! Enjoy the video! youtu.be/z_9rIVHiv-0

The first Gravity Circuit was one of my favorite games when I first tried it in 2024, and I was not disappointed with the sequel! More of what made the original great with another character, new levels, new mechanics, and incredible music is never a bad thing, and I can't wait for the release!

Yeah, sidequesting in #FinalFantasyX ain't no joke, man. There's still more celestial weapons, crests, and sigils I need to find, and I still have to suffer through Blitzball...well, looking forward to next time regardless! Thanks for watching, and tune in tomorrow for #SteamNextFest demos! See ya!

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I need a break from the spooky, so I’m returning to Final Fantasy X! Plus, sidequesting in a JRPG, specifically THIS JRPG, is its own kind of horror show. So let’s see how I fare! Stream starts at 8PM EST, see you soon! www.youtube.com/live/_DDJYa8...

(So YouTube links on BlueSky are gonna be dumb as fuck today, got it) Also streaming Final Fantasy X tonight to Twitch at the same time, 8PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

youtu.be[PARISIAN HORROR SHOW] Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Part 3YouTube video by Pause & Effect

#Castlevania: Belmont's Curse continues to impress despite the cracks starting to show a bit. Also, post-4th boss I am VERY LOST. So I'll mess around off-stream for a while before I stream this again (on Halloween!). Thanks for watching, and tune in tomorrow for #FinalFantasyX! See ya!

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Last time I played #Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, I didn't really fight more bosses but I got lost and accidentally got the bad ending, so uh...let's try not to do that again. It should work out this time, I'm sure. Stream starts at 8PM EST, see you soon! youtu.be/2GzimMnNOlU

youtu.be[PARISIAN HORROR SHOW] Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Part 3YouTube video by Pause & Effect

Also streaming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse tonight on Twitch at the same time, 8PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

youtu.beIf I say the name of this game, YouTube will shadowban me. Just read the thumbnail.YouTube video by Pause & Effect

#NoMoreRoomInHell2 was good! Proximity chat kinda sucks in it, but I enjoyed playing, especially with this crew! Thank you to ChampionWiggles, Kaze3173VT, Punkie4Life, and SixViolentFish for joining me! Thanks for watching, and tune in tomorrow for #Castlevania! See ya!

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I've no fancy thing to say other than tonight's stream, which I kept a mystery until now, is gonna be #NoMoreRoomInHell2! I've played it once already, and now I'm playing it live, it'll be a good time! Stream starts at 9PM EST, see you soon! youtu.be/tDw9rdxWMGM

youtu.beIf I say the name of this game, YouTube will shadowban me. Just read the thumbnail.YouTube video by Pause & Effect

Also streaming No More Room In Hell 2 live on Twitch tonight at the same time, 9PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...

Schedule for October 19th to 25th! Monday: #Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Tuesday: #FinalFantasyX Wednesday and Thursday: #SteamNextFest Demos Friday: #Zelda Majora's Mask Sunday: #LethalCompany Kind of a long week, but go hard or go home, and I already stream from home, so...

youtu.beNightbound DemoYouTube video by Pause & Effect

I tried Nightbound by Crooked Cats Studios! This was a different approach to strategy RPG's compared to what I'm used to, but I got invested and had a great time! The strategic nature really led to some fun moments, and I'm looking forward to what comes next! Enjoy the video! youtu.be/R7m1HZaqhzQ

youtube.com[DEMON IN THE STREETS] Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Part 2YouTube video by Pause & Effect

Y'know what? I'm gonna say it. #Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a contender for my GOTY of 2026. This game is incredible, and I still love it no matter what I experience, it's SO GOOD. I'll continue it next week! Thanks for watching, and tune in for Sunday's collab! See ya!

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#Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse was everything I wanted and more. I loved streaming it last night, so I’m streaming it AGAIN! Picking up on my way to the 4th boss, it’ll be fun! Stream starts at 8PM EST, see you soon! www.youtube.com/live/ORePVPZ...

youtube.com[DEMON IN THE STREETS] Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Part 2YouTube video by Pause & Effect

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‪Also streaming Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on Twitch at the same time, 8PM EST! www.twitch.tv/pauseandeffe...