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Possibly a musician, definitely a CRT owner. Posting CRT photos until my equipment dies. Making MIDI music and slowly working on a portfolio. https://linksta.cc/@zoviazzg she/her 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 7h

In addition to being one of my favorite games, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1, 1997) is also one of the most cooperative photography subjects. Very easy to work with. Effortless. What a beauty. I wish every game were this photogenic.

#crt #retrogaming #castlevania

Richter Belmont, seemingly under the influence of some malicious magic spell, unleashes a kung fu werewolf and a shotokan minotaur to attack our hero Alucard. They go absolutely ape shit with special attacks, and Alucard leaps into the fray.

In a twisted nightmare prison depicting the lynching death of Alucard's mother, an evil succubus spreads her leathery bat wings and prepares to attack Alucard after he thoughtfully dispels her magical ruse. Her rude titties and clam are out, but Alucard is unfazed. Nothing he hasn't seen before.

After defeating the parasitic corpse demon Legion, Alucard takes a moment to gather his thoughts amidst thousands of human skulls. His faithful faerie companion rests on his shoulder, knee-highs kicked out playfully.

Finally Alucard confronts Richter Belmont in Dracula's throne room, having solved the mystery of Castlevania. Wearing special goggles, Alucard can see the mysterious green orb, actually the Dark Priest Shaft, that is controlling Richter.

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Bancho ZX @banchozx.bsky.social · 8h

// Gran Turismo | グランツーリスモ
// PlayStation
// Attract Demo

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 3h

I really like it! The characters are very memorable. Combat is kind of under-cooked, but also breezy. A+, would recommend for spooky season.

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 4h

This scene in Koudelka made me do the Orson Welles Citizen Kane clap.

Koudelka, protagonist of "Koudelka" (PS1, 1999) sits in front of a roaring fireplace with a mostly-empty bottle of hooch in her paw. Old traumas bubble just under the surface.

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 5h

Well said. I'm very much appreciating the background work on this play-through. They put so much work into giving everything *depth* in a way that makes the foreground actors pop and remain readable while suggesting three-dimensional space.

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Sick Combos @sickcombos.bsky.social · 6h

#crt #photography #squaresoft

sunlight bounces off the gently rolling water as the camera pans out into the horizon. text on the screen in plain white says 'I'll be here'
// Final Fantasy 8 for Playstation, photography on CRT TV

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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 9h

You versus the plate of shellfish he tells you not to worry about

A crt TV screenie from Super Mario Sunshine's intro with Mario dreaming of shellfish with hearts in his eyes as he sits next to Peach on a plane

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Neimi @aquaticscent.digital · 8h

many of you

"I hope this TV works..."
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Game: Haunting Ground
Developer: Capcom
Platform: Playstation 2
📺: Sanyo DS24425

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aww rawr ugh @blackholemom.bsky.social · 8h

another pressing concern

MegaMan legends: "it's a TV... but it's too big to carry home!"

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 7h

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Jeffrey Mays @jeffreymays.bsky.social · 1d

Sticking with PCEngine CD on the MiSTer for tonight’s spooky game… “Dead of the Brain” There was just an English translation released for this! Everything I’ve heard about this game is wild… and it definitely has a cult following. #halloweengames #pcengine #retrogaming #crtgaming #scanlines

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 1d

Jill Sandwich, stone-faced, discovers a talking typewriter. "Yo", it says, in greeting.

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 1d

Rest well, noble champion.

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DOKI DOKI CRT PANIC @crtpixel.bsky.social · 1d

BUBBLE BOBBLE
TAITO 1986
ARCADE

Bub the green dinosaur enjoying a quick coctail

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 1d

Resident Evil nears completion.

Barry left me for dead, but I forgave him, because Jill's just a good egg like that.

Then Lisa Trevor killed him, so I reloaded my save and kept him alive. Jill has seen too many comrades die already.

#crt #retrogaming #residentevil

The mighty Jill Sandwich turns to blast a ferocious scaled hunter looming in the foreground. Her trusty shotgun companion roars with glee.

Increasingly suspicious, Barry finally turns on Jill and draws down her. With cat-like reflexes she disarms him and, after briefly considering blowing his brain noodles all over the cave wall, decides to spare his life. You're more forgiving than I, Jill Sandwich.

The grotesque Lisa Trevor smiles devilishly from behind a mask of rotting face flesh. Jill and Barry nod at each other and blast away like John Woo protagonists.

Jill rushes towards the conclusion of the game, battle-hardened, scarred, wisened.

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Sick Combos @sickcombos.bsky.social · 2d

#crt #photography #retrogaming

Chelnov races to the end of the pier while the city skyline fights back the dark blue sky with twinkling lime green light // Atomic Runner for Sega Genesis, photography on CRT TV

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Sick Combos @sickcombos.bsky.social · 2d

Chelnov pumps his fist in the air, looking like Data Easts' version of a television tokusatsu hero // Atomic Runner for Sega Genesis, photography on CRT TV

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 2d

Incredible bad movie.

James Remar as Raiden was truly inspired casting.

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Sick Combos @sickcombos.bsky.social · 2d

Save the day in side-scrolling action this #ScanlineSunday with Atomic Runner for Sega Genesis ☢️

Run, jump, and shoot your way through enemy filled screens as Chelnov. Spiders, robots, and every manner of monster may get in your way, but Chelnov cuts them down with a variety of weapons & shot types

Atomic Runner Chelnov strikes a heroic pose after arriving with haste on the main screen // Atomic Runner for Sega Genesis, photography on CRT TV

Map screen shows chibi Chelnov running to the next stage, as the map depicts enemy monsters he will fight along the way

A mighty serpent slithers out from the wall before firing its fire breath out our jump and shoot man

another monstrosity blocks our hero's path, some sort of robot chicken? either way it is quickly dispatched with a barrage of laser fire

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Drew🖨️ @drewprints.bsky.social · 2d

Finally getting around to my first #ScanlineSunday 📺❤️

Sonic R (1997) via Sonic Gems Collection
Wii via component YPbPr
Toshiba 27a43

Sonic R (1997) via Sonic Gems Collection
The title screen

Sonic R (1997) via Sonic Gems Collection
Amy in a red convertible, on the character select screen

Sonic R (1997) via Sonic Gems Collection
Radical city flyover before the race

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zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 2d

(and don't do weed until you're 25, youths)

zoviazzg @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 2d

Headache from trimming weed, pop open a bottle of tylenol and chug it like Popeye the Sailor Man. No pain relief, it just supercharges my autism powers: Even more angry at the injustices of the world, polyester feels even more repulsive, etc.

(this is a jape, don't eat a bottle of tylenol)