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@dfactor.bsky.social

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I make in-depth walkthroughs of retro video games with attention to detail, completion, preservation, enhancement and accessibility. Screenshots and videos are my own, covers are not. Alt text-friendly. patreon.com/dfactor / linktr.ee/dfactorlongplays

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · May 17

I've spent a lot of time organizing my walkthroughs (and livestreams) into playlists!

YouTube doesn't have channel-wide playlist search and scrolling through 500 of them is insanity, so I've made categorized spreadsheets sorted alphabetically so that you can find up-to date videos.

Dfactor Playlists

docs.google.com

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伊藤暢達/Masahiro Ito @adsk4.bsky.social · 4h

A shot from the opening of a PlayStation2 title, Silent Hill 3. The effect of the blinds shadow overlays was by the lead programmer Norihito Hatakeda and Fukushima. If they hadn't been in the team, the Heather's narrative would have been a mediocre one.

Heather, the protagonist of a Playstation 2 title called Silent Hill 3, she is in a restaurant. She has a look at something in her hands while being reflected in the setting sun. Also her body is overlaid with blind shadows.

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 4h

Has his priorities all figured out!

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 5h

Oh, I wanna see more Veronica Lainskeeting!

Not sorry for this one!

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 5h

He's also got the art of good timing and fancy moves nailed down!

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 5h

Oh, I wanna see more Veronica Lainskeeting!

Not sorry for this one!

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伊藤暢達/Masahiro Ito @adsk4.bsky.social · Jun 12

Some of the Otherworld of Midwich Elementary School in-game models from the 1st Silent Hill that I designed and modeled back then.
Rendered in a 3DCG software Softimage 3D that we used for the development.

Otherworld of Midwich Elementary School in-game model from the 1st Silent Hill. The corridors.

Otherworld of Midwich Elementary School in-game model from the 1st Silent Hill. There is a tunnel at the back of the evil huge ventilation fan.

Otherworld of Midwich Elementary School in-game model from the 1st Silent Hill. The reception room.

Otherworld of Midwich Elementary School in-game model from the 1st Silent Hill. The entrance.

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Barleybap @barleybap.bsky.social · 8h

I can't die yet, I have too many terrible video games to play.

chelsea bridge 🏳️‍⚧️ @secretaboutbox.bsky.social · 1d

if you're trans you have to stay alive. i do make the rules

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RockmanCosmo @rockmancosmo.bsky.social · 1d

Biohazard: The Episodes was preserved by @yuvi.app! Lost to time until today, this mission-based game was based on Biohazard 3. It appears to be the full game, minus extra characters. We have now preserved at least partial copies of all three keitai-exclusive 3D #Biohazard games!

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 10h

On the other hand, Revelations 1 has absolutely the best "modern" soundtrack in the series.

Of course, it's difficult to call it modern now.

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 10h

You're thinking of CODE: Veronica. That's one of the least accessible titles.

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 11h

Fairly strong first impressions for Digimon Story Time Stranger, although too many sewers/10 a bit later. Fortunately, it gets only better.

youtube.com/live/AJnCVsb...

It's a nice treat after DMW2003, Cyber Sleuth, but way more budget.

[ #DigimonStoryTimeStranger | #DigimonStory | #TimeStranger ]

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geneva / LBX 534 @gdbee.bsky.social · 1d

*Drag n Drop*
RIP Win10. I'm never upgrading 😭

Illustration of a witch in a pink hat, heart glasses and sweater dragging a mouse cursor magically across a desktop. There's multiple files overlaid across the desktop. Drawn by gdbeeart, Oct 2025

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 13h

This is how I found out, morning, Barley!

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 1d

Something's cooking in Dryfield.

...and it ain't gonna be Aya.

There's been progress during these past few days for sure!
I'll be running more future Patreon polls, so patrons can pick more walkthroughs such as this one, keep an eye out for those!

[ #ParasiteEve | #ParasiteEve2 | #PSX | #PS1 ]

Parasite Eve 2 PlayStation 1 video game screenshot via DuckStation.
Aya is on the second floor of the Bronco Motel, dodging a wall of fire from a boss, who's being poisoned (therefore purple) by Aya's Necrosis LVL3 parasie energy. It is nighttime.

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Argonaut Games @argonautgames.com · 1d

GOG players! Croc Legend of the Gobbos Platinum Edition is now available to play, which includes Time Attack Mode, 16 New Achievements/Trophies, Music Select, and Crocipedia Updates .
Platinum edition is a free update for Croc. Buy on @gog.com here:

www.gog.com/en/game/croc...

Croc Legend of the Gobbos Platinum Edition

The classic version of Croc Legend of the Gobbos will be automatically added to your libr

www.gog.com

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 1d

Unearthing our first Everdark Tricephalos attempt in ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and we got beaten up, convincingly.

youtube.com/live/caPbFfi...

[ #EldenRingNightreign | #EldenRing | #FromSoftware ]

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 1d

The flip side of the coin is that you're risking bumping into them when getting too close. In that regard, it's similar to Metal Gear Solid's grab.

You also might've noticed, but these games have auto-aim permanently engaged, even if you're not holding the aim button.

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 1d

Oh yeah, dealing with that type of taser is a bit tricky.
It has a very short range, but does not require manual aim to operate.

If you're close enough to the target when tasing, the game stops them from moving, so it's possible to do takedowns on moving targets and when they're walking past you.

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 1d

Morning, Sasha!

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 1d

Hope you'll have the patience for the stealth-based missions!

There's quite a few of them sprinkled in the beginning, but at least the checkpoints are frequent enough.

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 3d

I wasn't a good week and I was looking for some immersion, and System Shock 2 did the trick. I had some fun in it, first time experiencing it.

youtube.com/live/D62xgjH...

[ #SystemShock225thAnniversaryRemaster | #SystemShock2Remaster | #SystemShock2 | #SystemShock | #PC ]

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 3d

I am solely responsible for this and I have no regrets.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 5d

This is "debanking", and its a problem that has plagued sex workers for decades. It isnt right when its targetting sex workers and its not right when its targetting game devs and creators either.

Give paypros and your givt reps your grievances and demand that debanking of adult content stop

Ana Valens | 🔞 | COMMS: (3/5) @acvalens.net · 5d

Per Reddit: Steam adult developer in the UK is sitting on a USD equivalent of six figures, can’t find a bank to take his money because the developer creates adult games

www.reddit.com/r/UKPersonal...

r/UKPersonalFinance
3 hr. ago
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I develop adult video games on Steam. I can't find a bank that will actually let me withdraw my money from Steam. Can I get some advice?
Game has sold quite well on Steam. I've got almost £90,000 ready to withdraw after Steam's cut + VAT taken off.

However, it's been 2 months now and I can't find ANY bank in the UK who will let me withdraw my money from Steam.

I've been banned/refused/unable to get a business account with:

Wise
Revolut
Monzo
Monese
Chase
Starling
Nationwide
Halifax
Barclays
Lloyds
RBS

It always comes down to, "Where did you get this money from?"

"It's coming from games I sell on Steam."

"Can we see the store page?"

"Sure."

"I'm sorry, we can't do business with you at this time."

It keeps coming down to a commercial decision purely because I make adult content.

What the hell am I supposed to do? I've pretty much exhausted the whole banking system. I just want to be able to be paid for products I've sold.

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Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 3d

Morning, Sasha!

Barely surviving the M.I.S.T.'s shooting range, Aya did not deserve a mini-game that barely has anything to do with actual combat.

Dfactor @dfactor.bsky.social · 3d

If you're interested in the depths of either PE1 or PE2, I already have existing recent walkthroughs.

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Bounty Mode will come at a later date, is still in production, as it takes 1~4 weeks to produce an in-depth walkthrough.

Parasite Eve Walkthrough Collection - YouTube

www.youtube.com

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