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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 2h

My brand of "slightly smug" right over here.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 23d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 21h

As per usual, played Absinthia aged ago and got distracted with other things. Came back to finish it and did a bunch of the optional side content too. Really nice, well put together (I assume RPG Maker?) game.

store.steampowered.com/app/1848070/...

Absinthia on Steam

Absinthia is a turn-based RPG featuring the story of scorned Knight Freya, her young apprentice Sera, and their individual struggles with loss, betrayal and acceptance as they fight to protect their h...

store.steampowered.com

VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 21h

and again...

mcc @dryad.technology · 1d

If you're using Windows 11, Microsoft is now surveilling you in a new way. This may already be turned on on your computer, and you would not be notified; it activates whenever they detect you are in a "game", which in my experience Microsoft often false-positives on

doublepulsar.com/microsoft-bu...

Microsoft builds on Recall with Gaming Copilot — fails basic privacy tests

Gaming Copilot, rolling out now to Windows 11, adds a new attack surface to Windows.

doublepulsar.com

VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 1d

MonHun especially. My copies of Rise and World that cost all of $5 look good, run well, and are very fun. I do not ever need a $70-80 game that can't run right on anything.

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 2d

This was another EGS freebie btw. If you mindlessly redeem your free games, you probably have this one.

VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 2d

Hello. :)

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 2d

Did NOT expect a New 2DS XL to be the first thing to go... huh. Note to self, 3ds/2ds are in high demand perhaps.

VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 2d

Another pleasant little surprise. Nice little Mario 2 meets Bonk's Adventure game. Short, not difficult. Modern visuals zoom in for some reason? 8-bit mode is literally just a NES game.

store.steampowered.com/app/2633950/...

Save 40% on Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland on Steam

When Tommy, Chuckie, Phil and Lil see a commercial for the new Reptar video game, they pretend that they're in a video game of their own! Toggle between beautiful 8-bit and HD art, select your favorit...

store.steampowered.com

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 3d

In markets that are overcrowded with a consumer that has no buying power left. Last gen consoles, and 8 year old PCs run most games well enough. You sure, Xbox? Super sure on this one?! Do you want to launch a $1000-1500 console with no games on it and explain to the consumer how its good really?

Shinobi602 @shinobi602.bsky.social · 3d

The next Xbox will be high-end and curated, teases Xbox president Sarah Bond:

"The next-gen console will be a very premium and high-end curated experience. You're starting to see some of the thinking we have in this handheld, but I don't want to give it all away"

▶️ youtu.be/yDmwJ7tuoD8?...

#Xbox

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 3d

To anyone that isnt into Genshin... this is kind of like when Nintendo announced Metroid Federation Force when you were hungry for more Prime or Dread or something new. This is ... neat I guess, but I can't imagine a ton of people want this.

VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 3d

But I dont want mini game friend slop in my Zelda/Ys game... :( Why you do this, Hoyo?

youtu.be/ZuzIRs8-SYI?...

Genshin Impact - Your saga continues on PS5 consoles

YouTube video by PlayStation

youtu.be

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Drew Mackie @drewgmackie.bsky.social · 4d

I made 27 gifs (from scratch!) of video game characters dying like Mario does to discuss the origin of this peculiar bit of pixel animation. Enjoy!

The Origin of Mario’s Trademark Death Animation — Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games

Super Mario Bros. taught side-scrolling heroes how to kick the bucket… even if Mario stole those moves.

www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 3d

A streamer started freaking out during a difficult boss fight... and starting panic singing Wouldn't It Be Nice by the Beach Boys. "You are too young to know that song." "So... you're super old then, huh?" ... sigh, yup. She got me good.

VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 3d

Time to start calling the place ahead, tell them you have an order, say what's happening and ask for a frosty with hot sauce, honey mustard, olives, and any other choice things in it. :)

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Absnerdity @absnerdity.bsky.social · 4d

This is why Twitch can't afford Amazon servers. They spent all the money on AI servers.

Bunch of mooks working there, I swear.

Zach Bussey 🍁 @zachbussey.tos.gg · 4d

You can now join the Waitlist for Twitch's upcoming AI-supported Alpha "Auto Clips" tool.

Auto-Clips will automatically create and publish the most engaging moments of your stream - and allow you to say "clip that" to generate a 60 clip.

dashboard.twitch.tv/settings/str...

Toggle on to request to join Alpha testing of Auto Clips, an AI-supported tool that identifies engaging moments from your streams, and helps you automatically create and publish clips with captions, including clips that contain multiple moments from your stream, saving you time on clip creation and editing.

If you are accepted into the testing, Auto Clips will be enabled for your channel and the tool will auto-create and auto-publish clips to your channel for you. The clips are your User Content under our Terms of Service, and you can delete the clips or opt out of the testing at any time. Alpha testing is currently only available for English language channels with VODs and clips enabled. Learn more.

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Grinda Goat🏳️‍⚧️🔞 @grindagoat.bsky.social · 4d

for general use

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Ironlily @ironlily.bsky.social · 4d

I know your kink.

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 4d

Clearly you aren’t trying hard enough…

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 4d

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the SEGA Mark III console in Japan, Astro Climber is now available for free on Itch ⬇️ #homebrew #mastersystem

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 4d

You're a monster. You'd think ANY ONE OF US would remember the LAST time you played these games.

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infinite brians @infinitebrians.neocities.org · Oct 21

pokemonth day 21: ribombee

#pokemonth #pokemon #pixelart

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Ichiro Ota @ichiohta.com · 5d

Infinity: An epic JRPG for Game Boy Color
The game I have been helping to realize is finally coming out soon!
Hope you enjoy 15 hours of gameplay :)

ゲームボーイカラー用大作 JRPG インフィニティ
開発のお手伝いをしていたゲームがリリース間近です！
15 時間のゲームプレイをお楽しみください :)

#inifintygbc #gameboycolor
@incube8games.bsky.social

Pre-orders are open! Infinity (1999 Lost Game Boy Color RPG) Trailer 2025

YouTube video by Incube8 Games

www.youtube.com

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 5d

This weekends items are a Super NT, TG16 Mini, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Special Edition. Much more to come soon. Some of you know I have some weird, rare, or just fun things in my collection. If you have questions, let me know.

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 5d

Selling more on Mercari. Going by PriceCharting and "make me an offer." Every time we get passed one thing, another not-good thing seems to happen so... Yeah.

Referral, save money: merc.li/vhTNZVNQb
My sales prfile: www.mercari.com/u/tiredwesle...

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VTNWesley @wesleyvtn.bsky.social · 5d

Even Microsoft's own first party laptops, the various Surface devices launched slow, unreliable, and one Windows update away from all basic functions taking minutes instead of seconds. This should tell EVERYONE everything they need to know about where Windows is going.