Notices by Damage Control Blog (damagecontrolblog@mastodon.social)

We're working through our backlog of Shorts. First up, we take on the major boss in Beyond Oasis, the giant crab. It's an enemy alright.

https://youtube.com/shorts/B6lOH7hh0-c?feature=share

#VideoGames #RetroGames #Genesis #BeyondOasis

Channel J: The Long Lost Robin Hood Comic Book
I think I can see why no one remembers this comic
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/channel-j-the-long-lost-robin-hood-comic-book/
#ChannelJ #RobinHood1973 #RobinHood1974ComicBook #RobinHood2026ComicBook

The Final Fantasy XIV Achievement Grind #6 – Large-Scale Achievement Grinds
There are plenty of fish in the sea... and that's the problem!
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/the-final-fantasy-xiv-achievement-grind-6-large-scale-achievement-grinds/
#FinalFantasyXIV #TheFinalFantasyXIVAchievementGrind

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The stream is over! We didn't finish Beyond Oasis, but we're that much closer to the end. We'll be back on August 16th for our next stream. A huge thank you @XyzzySqrl for the raid. We raided Yujisden who's playing TCG Card Shop Simulator.

Check him out here: https://www.twitch.tv/yujisden

The weekend has arrived! What do you plan to play or watch?

We're streaming more Beyond Oasis on Sunday.

Offline we're watching Strange New Worlds and Rick and Morty S9. We're playing Raidou Remastered, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, and Tales of Symphonia.

#Weekend #Gaming #TV

Random Roar: Digital Storefronts Used To Be Good…
Unfortunately, we're going to be stuck with the worst version of them once Sony stops providing us with a physical alternative
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/random-roar-digital-storefronts-used-to-be-good/
#RandomRoar

The Final Fantasy XIV Achievement Grind #5 – Giving Collectable Gathering A Second Chance
Now I know how Geoff felt when he came up with the title for Quarantine Control #321
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/the-final-fantasy-xiv-achievement-grind-5-giving-collectable-gathering-a-second-chance/
#FinalFantasyXIV #TheFinalFantasyXIVAchievementGrind

The weekend approaches! What do you plan to play or watch?

We have a full weekend for you with SteamWorld Heist II and Beyond Oasis.

Offline we're watching Dr. Stone S4, Rick and Morty S9, My Adventures with Superman S3, and X-Men '97 S2. We're playing Raidou Remastered.

#Weekend #Gaming #TV

Random Roar: Don’t Believe A Word Squirrel Girl Says!
But nod along with her anyway, I'm sure she'll simply ignore your protests
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/random-roar-dont-believe-a-word-squirrel-girl-says/
#ComicBooks #MarvelComics #RandomRoar #SquirrelGirl

The Final Fantasy XIV Achievement Grind #4 – It Was The Least I Could Do!
The most challenging thing about these posts is how much effort it takes to think of what to put here.
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/the-final-fantasy-xiv-achievement-grind-4-it-was-the-least-i-could-do/
#FinalFantasyXIV #TheFinalFantasyXIVAchievementGrind

We also have a very special goal. When we get 300 followers on Twitch, we'll stream Pit Fighter on the Sega Genesis for you. This is a retro game that's quite infamous. Help us reach our goal!

https://twitch.tv/damagecontrolblog

#RetroGaming #SegaGenesis #Twitch

We explore the sands of the desert and set out to save the world in Beyond Oasis.

https://www.dcgameblog.com/live/

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/damagecontrolblog

YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cllGiVwTP-k?feature=share

#Livestream #BeyondOasis #VideoGames

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The stream is over! We have Shade now, after doing a very hard dungeon that repeatedly kicked us in the face. We have another dungeon to do, but that can wait. For now we've raided @XyzzySqrl who's playing Torin's Passage.

Check her out: https://www.twitch.tv/xyzzysqrl

The weekend has arrived! What do you plan to play or watch?

Beyond Oasis continues on Sunday.

Offline, one of us is moving and making home repairs. We're playing Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance, Tales of Symphonia, Marvel Rivals, FInal Fantasy XIV, and Monster Hunter Wilds.

#Weekend #Gaming

Random Roar: Talking About My Games Backlog, Part 1
Huh, my backlog is so big, I need several thousand words to talk about it. Who would've thought?
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/random-roar-talking-about-my-games-backlog-part-1/
#PhysicalMedia #PlayStationbrand #RandomRoar #SonyComputerEntertainment

The Final Fantasy XIV Achievement Grind #3 – Today’s Adventure in the Amazing Digital Circus
It really does require a lot less effort to write a post like this when I'm not trying to earn hundreds of achievement points a week!
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/the-final-fantasy-xiv-achievement-grind-3-todays-adventure-in-the-amazing-digital-circus/
#FinalFantasyXIV #TheFinalFantasyXIVAchievementGrind

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The stream is over. Beyond Oasis is pretty enjoyable. Lots of interesting ideas here. We'll be back next Sunday. Thanks to @supernerdyguy for the raid! For now we've raided KrauserGetsNaked4K who's currently playing Resident Evil 2.

Check him out here: https://www.twitch.tv/krausergetsnaked4k

The weekend is here! What are you plans? Are you celebrating the 4th if you're in the US?

On Sunday we go retro with Beyond Oasis.

Offline we're playing Persona 3 Reload and Monster Hunter Stories 2 on physical media while side-eyeing Sony. We're rewatching Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.

#Weekend #VideoGames #Anime

Random Roar: Sony’s Shooting Themselves in the Foot Again
It would be absolutely hilarious if PCs won the next console generation.
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/07/random-roar-sonys-shooting-themselves-in-the-foot-again/
#PlayStationbrand #RandomRoar #Sony

The Final Fantasy XIV Achievement Grind #2 – Bread and (PVP) Circuses
Early Installment Weirdness: These first two columns are organized by date! None of the rest of them do this!
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2026/06/the-final-fantasy-xiv-achievement-grind-2-bread-and-pvp-circuses/
#FinalFantasyXIV #TheFinalFantasyXIVAchievementGrind