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Alex Cat

@alexrescuecat.bsky.social

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1/2 of @retropals.bsky.social - I play weird games on twitch and watch weird VHS in my spare time - library enjoyer - comedic thought leader

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Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 3d

Stream schedule's up for this week! Got some creepy cassettes for Tuesday's truckin stream.... alexcat.neocities.org

October 13th-19th 2025 SCHEDULE

MONDAY OCT 13th: No Stream!

TUESDAY OCT 14th: American Truck Simulator w/ Halloween Cassettes at 1pm CT on Rescue Cat!

WEDNESDAY OCT 15th: Showcase Stream at 7pm CT on Retro Pals!

THURSDAY OCT 16th: No Stream!

FRIDAY OCT 17th: Mascot Friday at 8pm CT on Retro Pals!

SATURDAY OCT 18th: No Stream!

SUNDAY OCT 19th: No Stream!

Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 20m

Road Trip! A janky choroQ localization with bonkers dialogue and talking cars

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MaxHell Yezpitelok @mrmxy.bsky.social · Nov 21

Satellaview+ deserves more attention: an emulator-based (so far) recreation of the '90s service that let players download games to their Super Famicoms via satellite. Today there's a big SFC in the in-game town in honor of the console's 35th birthday and last month they added a damn Spirit Halloween

Screenshot from BS-X: The Town Whose Name Was Stolen for Satellaview showing the boy character standing near a big Super Famicom console in the event plaza.

Screenshot from BS-X: The Town Whose Name Was Stolen for Satellaview showing the boy character standing near a Spirit Halloween store in the event plaza.

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Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 21h

Its part of the Blanton museum collection at UT (which is free every Tuesday and totally worth it)

Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 21h

Ellsworth Kelly's "Austin" is really neat

Inside ellsworth's Austin, showcasing square colored glass windows

Inside ellsworth's Austin, featuring a ring of diamond shaped colored glass windows

Inside ellsworth's Austin featuring a circle of line-shaped colored glass windows

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Barleybap @barleybap.bsky.social · 1d

new BlueSky users check this out:

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Proxy @proxyglitchcat.bsky.social · 1d

folks who enjoy handheld games should watch my streams
folks who don’t know shit about handheld games should watch my streams
you should watch my streams, they’re fun. i’m fun :)

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sardoose @sardoose.bsky.social · 1d

We're ssstreaming games about sssnakes tonight at 7 pm CT! Join us in the pit as we check out a bunch of console and computer stuff featuring our slithery serpentine friends! twitch.tv/retropals

My Dangerous Pet Snake Nintendo DS cover art

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smbl.bsky.social @smbl.bsky.social · 1d

happy 16th anniversary

john ‮‮ @wilddog.bsky.social · Oct 15

BREAKING NEWS: A 6-year-old boy is floating away in a hot air balloon. Watch live: www.cnn.com/live

www.cnn.com

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Brady Hartel @ashuraou.bsky.social · 1d

Hey friends. After having open heart surgery in Dec and another procedure in July, I've been left in 10k+ debt while recovering. During this, we were also laid off from Skullgirls. To try to help dig myself out, I have begun listing things on eBay: ebay.com/usr/mshinzan

a person is holding an empty wallet with a man in a suit inside of it .

ALT: a person is holding an empty wallet with a man in a suit inside of it .

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jordan 🍖💧 @jordo.bsky.social · 1d

i'll make a more formal post about this in the morning but that short story i've been working on for the last couple months is up 🥲 jordanmallory.itch.io/instrument

INSTRUMENT by Jordan Mallory

An estate sale score turns out to be an otherworldly bargain.

jordanmallory.itch.io

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outsidewolves @outsidewolves.bsky.social · 1d

A four panel comic strip. An anthropomorphic wolf man runs into an office where three others are working at their desks. He says, "The fire marshal is coming for annual inspections!" In the next panel, a seated wolf is playing with a remote control airplane, and a smoke detector with an open battery compartment is mounted on the wall above him. The first wolf says "Put that 9 volt back in the smoke detector!" In the third panel, an anthropomorphic dog holds a power strip while standing next to a sculpture comprised of multiple power strips. The first wolf says "Hide your..."Daisy Chain Power Strip" sculpture!?" In the fourth panel, a bear proudly displays his t-shirt which reads "I love storing combustibles around radiators." The first wolf, in exasperation, yells "CHANGE YOUR SHIRT!"

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Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 2d

I'm LIVE with American Truck Simulator + Halloween Airchecks and Cassettes! twitch.tv/rescue_cat

rescue_cat - Twitch

One half of the @retropals. I love Trash. Showing off Multimedia CD-ROMs and assorted VHS/Laserdisc/Home Media Ephemera!

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Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 2d

It sucks a lot!! There's a few safe brands listed but mannnnn that's a lotta lead

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Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 2d

I have officially drank lead for the stream surely that deserves twitch partnership

Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 2d

JOCKO NO!!!!!!!

Screenshot from the quoted article, showcasing that Jocko molk has 199% of daily allowed lead per serving

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Kahlil @kahlillkasir.bsky.social · 2d

I have a very small achievable goal, all money goes towards renting locations, special effects make up and gore, gas and food for everyone on set on any given day

Kahlil @kahlillkasir.bsky.social · 2d

The teaser trailer for By Time You See Me There Will Be Nothing Left, my directorial debut about a messy t4t serial killer couple, being a mentally ill cripple, and living in California in 2025, it’s a very depressing fucked up little movie and I can’t wait to show to yall (kickstarter below)

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Sid Menon @beamsplashx.wethoughtaboutgames.com · 2d

JRPG HERO: the only way to kill god is by unlocking the hidden potential in me thanks to my friends
ADVENTURE GAME HERO: by combining this chewing gum with talcum powder i got from saving a duck, i can kill god
CINEMATIC PLATFORMER HERO: [jumps frenchly at god]

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Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 2d

the acting is SO amazing

Alex Cat @alexrescuecat.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely love this game and the stupid directions it goes

Retro Pals @retropals.bsky.social · 2d

Our playthrough of I Will: The Story of London for the LaserActive is NOW on YouTube! Can we find Dr. Ozone's device before it's too late? www.youtube.com/watch?v=su3l...

I Will: The Story of London - Complete Playthrough - Retro Pals

YouTube video by Retro Pals

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Bad Game Hall of Fame @bghof.com · 3d

Fun fact: The hilarious cover for the PAL release of Ju-on: The Grudge on Wii attributes a flattering box quote to one "T. Kanazawa," providing no publication source.

Tomio Kanazawa is the senior producer for the game's European localization team; Rising Star Games.