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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 7h

Same.

streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 7h

The way overpriced killswitch that was defective at first (people were having issues with the joycon seperating). Dbrand had to replace everyone's L and R grips. It works good now and I like the texture.

streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 8h

I have a nice grip for S2, but the screen just isn't as smooth for really fast paced games. I have noticed that I play S2 full screen most of the time, while it was reverse with the oled.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 9h

I use the Mobapad M6 HD. The face buttons and dpad are microswitches. It's the best Ive found for portable play.

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 16h

Former Team Ninja boss Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away, as confirmed by his Facebook and personal friends. "Words of departure - my life's light is about to run out." www.facebook.com/tomonobu.ita...

Itagaki's farewell post, which I will not be translating in full because I don't want to do it an injustice. It says it was posted by someone close to him.

Itagaki's final photo of himself, sitting in a restaurant, looking off into the distance.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 17h

YES! Thank you!!!
Luckily, I love shmups, but the obvious other reason to turn the screen... a piece of plastic cannot fix.
If Nintendo sold a stupid 3d printed attachment, and added DS games to their library... GOLD!
It's already worth a few times what the $30 Gamepass offers, imo.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 17h

YES! Thank you!!!
Luckily, I love shmups, but the obvious other reason to turn the screen... a piece of plastic cannot fix.
If Nintendo sold a stupid 3d printed attachment, and added DS games to their library... GOLD!
It's already worth a few times what the $30 Gamepass offers, imo.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 19h

I still use my Switch OLED regularly... also, the FlipGrip is awesome! I've had, and used it, since release. It's fantastic!!
Obviously doesn't work on Switch2, but the screen isn't as good--I'd rather play Shmups/STG's on the OLED anyway, with my preferred joycon replacement.
#blutoid #flipgrip

Mushihimesama on the Switch OLED w/FlipGrip. Almost perfect!

The excellent Crimson Clover.
I'm still waiting for my physical from 1st Press Games. It's been 3 F'ing years!!!
Anyway, CC is absolutely Cave tier top quality! Absolutely recommended 👌

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 1d

My favorite game on the Saturn. I still play it every couple years.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 1d

Finally get to play Earthion.
Guess I'll take a break from Absolum, which I'm having a really good time with. Reminds me of Dragons Crown, but with the roguelite mechanics. Starts slow, but quickly opens up when you unlock the 2 other characters and some permanent buffs
#blutoid #Earthion #Absolum

Been waiting for this for a while. Old school Genesis/MegaDrive STG action. It's getting an actual Genesis physical cartridge next year.

Playing this just reminds me that we need a real Golden Axe sequel. I'd prefer a different art style for that though. So far this has been a good time.

I've done 5-6 runs (first two were pretty short) and it does a great job of giving small permanent buffs that immediately help the player move farther. There are a bunch of branching paths and secret areas that keep new runs fresh... at least that's my feeling now.
We'll see if it holds up throughout.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 2d

I'm from the little known spin off, Avatar the 'Fish-Bender'

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Pita @pita-m.bsky.social · 2d

A few last minute edits, and my little 32x32px Doom sprite collection is complete. ✌️

(mostly) 32x32px fan sprites of the classic Doom monsters. The Cyberdemon is 40x40px; the Spider Mastermind is 64x40px.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 2d

Drive is on TUBI for free, with ads. Definitely worth a watch.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, It's been reported multiple times over the last 20 years, upper management didn't see it as a viable business for them and considered selling Xbox entirely, then they spend 69 billion on ABK. 🤷🏻‍♂️
Short term board decisions. Gotta have something for the shareholders every few months, I guess

streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, if Sony has data that shows even 1 year is too early and hurts overall profit potential, it's still relevant considering the new $15 Gamepass tier says 1st party titles will be added 1 year after release.
I just don't know what the Xbox strategy is at this point? I wonder if they even know, ha

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. I read something earlier today that basically said the same. Towards the end it seemed like you'd have a choice with chronos, but it plays out the same regardless.
Now I just got to find time to do the extra stuff in-between Absolum, Ninja Gaiden 4, and everything else constantly coming out

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 3d

The sister blades were very much my best early weapon, with the crazy backstab damage.
Black coat was used quite a bit too. It's just fun to use. The scythe was kinda my easy mode. Even with terrible boons I'd get something I could cheese enemies with.
The cat was helpful too. Extra death defiance.

streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 4d

Congrats. What was your go-to weapon of choice? I liked a few a lot, but the scythe maxed with +40% speed was mine.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 4d

They put it the premium tier a year after it released. It definitely wasn't day one. I'm pretty sure it was early 2023. It released in Feb 2022.

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台羽正 @tadashidaiba.bsky.social · 4d

Treasure HeadQuarters,1994

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 4d

Yup, did all of that. My question is if you can actually run credits without doing the incantations? I had to do 5 runs after my first defeat of Typhon to get there, and another incantation and defeat of Chronos to roll credits.
I'll let you know about Absolum. It'll be tomorrow before I start.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 4d

Rolled credits on Hades2. Apparently I got the true ending. I didn't look up anything during my playthrough, so I'm not sure what I could've done different? I'll probably check out a YouTube video, or two, and figure that out. I know there's after game stuff, but it's time for Absolum now #blutoid

Great game! At least a 9 out of 10 for me. I will definitely come back and grind the end game stuff. Absolutely worth every bit of its $30 price tag imo. Hell, Im still buying the $50 physical in November.
For $80 (digital and physical) total, I've already put more time in this than MarioKart World.
Overflowing with content, if you're into the gameplay, at least.

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 4d

a man with a clown face painted on his face drinking a bottle of soda

ALT: a man with a clown face painted on his face drinking a bottle of soda

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 4d

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streetmagik @streetmagik.bsky.social · 7d

Yeah, it's more a grenade/rocket launcher.