David Brownman

@xavdid
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Software developer, tinkerer, enthusiast.

Am @xavdid basically anywhere you can have a username.

Currently slinging bits at Stripe; he/him

Website + Bloghttps://xavd.id
Media Reviews / Now Playing + Readinghttps://david.reviews
Advent of Code Solutionshttps://advent-of-code.xavd.id
🏡San Mateo, CA

New game review! I finished SHADOWS OF DOUBT and rated it ⭐⭐ (out of 4).

https://david.reviews/games/shadows-of-doubt/

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david.reviews: Shadows of Doubt

★★☆☆: It's a technically impressive game, but wasn't for me. I end up with the same problem I have with most immersive sims- there are so many ways to approach something that playing it at all becomes...

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In case you missed it- I reviewed Map Map, a new cartography game from @pipapogames! I loved its unique gameplay and overall vibe. Check it out!

#videogames
#review

https://david.reviews/articles/map-map-review/

Map Map turns triangulation into triumph

Explore little islands and fulfil your cartographical dreams!

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New movie review! I watched THEATER CAMP (for the 1st time) and rated it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 4).

https://david.reviews/movies/theater-camp-2023/

#movies #review #davidreviews #davidreviewsmovies

david.reviews: Theater Camp

★★★★: This felt like they made Fame, but well. Everyone is earnest and over the top. You know where it's going, but the dry humor and unstoppable theater kid energy make it a delight.

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New movie review! I watched HOLES (for the 5th time) and rated it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 4).

https://david.reviews/movies/holes-2003/

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david.reviews: Holes

★★★★: Got to be one of the best book adaptations ever. Immaculately cast, covers its heavy bits well, and everything comes together nicely. Great watch in the TX summer.

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New movie review! I watched PIZZA MOVIE (for the 1st time) and rated it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 4).

https://david.reviews/movies/pizza-movie-2026/

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david.reviews: Pizza Movie

★★★★: I don't usually enjoy drug trip movies, but this was excellent. It felt like a cross between 21 Jump Street and Community, dialed up to 11. The segments of ludicity provided some nice character ...

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New game review! I finished TALES OF BERSERIA and rated it ⭐⭐ (out of 4).

https://david.reviews/games/tales-of-berseria/

#videogames #review #davidreviews #davidreviewsgames

david.reviews: Tales of Berseria

★★☆☆: As a longtime enjoyer of the Tales series, I came into Berseria with high hopes (and shame on me for letting the community set those expectations so high) and it failed to meet them. The bigge...

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Happy official start of summer #movie season! Now it's time for pirates, road trips, coming of age stories, and adventures.
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